Department of Chemical Engineering reports on the one day Instituitional Responsibility Program on Intellectal Property Rights on 01.04.22 by Dr.T.Pavan Kumar, senior scientist, CSIR, Institute of Minerals and Materials, Bhuvaneshwar.

Dr Viswanathan, Rector, gave the inagural address and briefed about the importance of IPR activities and the need to our society.

Dr L.Ramesh , Joint Registrar, Events, Patents and Publication gave key note address and motivated the participants by explaining the support provided by the University for patents.

Mrs.Francis Panimathi Assstant professor of chemical engineering department introduced the speaker.

Student Miss. Vihnuvardini, final year moderated the whole program.

Welcome speech given by Dr.N.Jaya Chitra, Professor and Head, detailed about the need for new knowledge with respect to the topic.

The salient points of the speech are detailed as follows
Definition ,introduction, importance,types,examples of IP was illustrated.
°The tangible and intangible propertieswas also explained.Role of IP as intangible property also explained
°Idea to market concept was elaborated.
° Duration of protection was detailed
°creativity and impact,inventions and inventors,discovery were differentiated well.
*Trade mark and kinds,copy right,designs and trade secrets were explained.Patentworks,examples,patent wars were elaborated .
*MAITRI program was briefed. IP offices in India was displayed.

Talk concluded by doubt clarification for students.
Mr.Ulaganathan co- ordinated the event.

We sincerely thank our Honourable President sir for continuous support and encouragement given to the department progress.