25 Sep 2019
Report on talk on IPR
School: Applied Sciences, Department of Biotechnology
Venue: Room no 203, Science Block
Date: 25/9/2019
IPR and its implications in Life Science
Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Science organized an interactive session on IPR in the Field of Life Science on 25th September 2019. The session was conducted by Mrs. Arshiya Ambreen, Corporate Executive & Trainer, REVA University. The session started with a brief introduction to IP. Resource person gave a deeper insight of IP the basic characteristics of creations and innovation required for it be called as an IP, examples that students could easily relate to and understand easily. Further discussions were on different types of IPs which are majorly of 6 types: Copyright, Design, Trademark, Geographical indictors, Patent and Integrated circuit. Each type of IPs was briefed about with very relatable examples. Students were enlightened with the basic knowledge of IP infringement in India, IP related scheme in India and overview of patent documentation. The topics covered were the various IPs that can be patented, the duration of patents and copyrights, different schemes available in India that help in getting IPRs, how to apply for patent, whom to approach etc.
Brief session about the documentation of the patent was also given regarding the format and information that should be given in a systematic manner.
The session was very insightful and knowledgeable as the importance of the IPR in the fields of Life Science was discussed in detail.
