Report on IPR and Copyright Session - UIIC in association with School of Applied Sciences, Department of Biotechnology

Title:  Report on IPR and Copyright Session
Date: 19th February 2020
Organized By: UIIC in association with School of Applied Sciences, Department of Biotechnology
Subject: Session on IPR and Copyrights
Coordinator: Prof. Renuka Madhu
Venue: Science Block, REVA University

UIIC, REVA University in association with School of Applied Sciences, Department of Biotechnology conducted a session on IPR on 19^th of February to the students of B.Sc Biotechnology, II sem students. 70 students attended the session. The resource person for the session was ArshiyaAmbreen, Corporate Executive and Trainer, 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

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. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Kiran KumariPatil, Director, University Industry Interaction Center for the initiative taken in organizing the event. We appreciate the efforts put by the faculty members of Biotechnology department in this regard.

The session was very productive where students learned about IPR laws in India and its implication in clinical research and other domains of life sciences.