16 Oct 2020
Title: Report on IPR session-skill development program
Date: 16th and 17th October 2020
Organized By: UIIC in association with School of Applied Sciences, Department of Biotechnology
Subject: Session on IPR and skill development program
Coordinator: Prof. Renuka Madhu, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, SoAS
Description of Event:
UIIC, 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 , 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:
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. Heartfelt thanks to respected Arshiya Ambreen, UIIC for the initiative taken in organizing the event.
Report on IPR session-skill development program
