16 Oct 2020

IPR Session-IPR in Life Sciences

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IPR session - IPR in Life Sciences

Date: 16th and 17th October 2020
Organized By: UIIC, IIC REVA in association with School of Applied Sciences, Department of Biotechnology
Subject: Session on IPR Life Sciences
Coordinator: Prof. Renuka Madhu, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, SoAS

Description of Event:
UIIC, IIC REVA University in association with School of Applied Sciences, Department of Biotechnology conducted a session on IPR in Life Sciences on 16th and 17th of October for the students of BSc Biotechnology, 5th SEM and III SEM MSc Biotechnology. 150 students attended the session. The resource person for the session was Rathan M, Technical Lead, UIIC Detailed account of different types of IPR and its implications in Biotechnology was given by the resource person.
The modules of the session included following topics:
1. Introduction on Patents and Copyrights
2. Importance and Significance of IPR and Copyrights
3. Trademark
4. Trade-secret
5. Design
6. Geographical Indications
7. Implications in Life Sciences
Basic criteria of patentability was discussed, detailed information on prior art was given. The procedure for patenting was also explained. The major emphasis was given to the patent in Life science domain with relevant examples from Biopharma companies. Patenting of Genetically modified organisms was discussed in detailed. The concept of provisional patenting which is very relevant for student community was also discussed. The session was highly interactive and productive. All the queries of the students were answered by the resource person.
We would like to thank our Honorable Chancellor Dr. P. Shyama Raju Sir and the management for the support extended in organizing such events. Special thanks to Dr. Beena G, Associate Dean, Applied Sciences for the immense support extended.