Seminar on IPR Awareness
16th February, 2023
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Ministry of Education (MoE), Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurgaon organized a seminar on "IPR Awareness" under the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) on 16th February 2023. The session aimed to educate students and faculty members about the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and its role in fostering innovation and protecting creative ideas. A total of 130 students and faculty members actively participated in the seminar, engaging in discussions on the process of patent filing, legal aspects of IPR, and the significance of safeguarding innovations in the technological era.
The event was graced by Mr. Prashant Sharma, NIPAM Officer, Examiner of Patents & Designs, and Group A Gazetted Officer, who served as the keynote speaker. His insightful session covered various aspects of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs, emphasizing how intellectual property can be leveraged for academic and professional growth. The interactive nature of the session provided attendees with practical knowledge and encouraged them to explore IPR as a valuable asset in their academic and entrepreneurial journey.
At the end of the session, certificates of participation were distributed to all attendees. The seminar was an enriching experience, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to fostering a culture of research, innovation, and intellectual property protection among students and faculty.
The event concluded on a high note, with participants gaining valuable insights into the evolving landscape of intellectual property rights and innovation-driven growth.