18 Feb 2020
Report on talk on IPR for B.Sc.
School: Applied Sciences, Department of Biotechnology
Venue: Room no 202, Science Block
Date: 18/02/2020
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 18th February 2020 for B.Sc final year students. 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. The session was fruitful and beneficial for the students.
