The Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are exclusive rights over the intellectual property granted to creator or holders which protect their rights from misappropriation by third parties without their authorization.
The concept of IPR has become one of the most important engines to drive economic growth of a nation particularly in this globalized environment. IPR plays a key role in almost every sector now and has become a crucial factor for taking the investment decisions. Common types of intellectual property rights include patents, copyright, industrial design rights and trademarks to name a few.
Keeping in view the importance of the above subject, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Department of Industrial policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry is organising a seminar here on the theme ‘IPR Awareness Programme - Expanding IP Regime” on November 27 and 28 at Hotel Palash Residency where the individuals, Industries, Universities, R&D Organisations and other stakeholders would express their coherent efforts to create an IP culture that encourages creativity and protection of IPR’s.
The Chief Guest for the occasion will be Chief Secretary Madhya Pradesh Anthony Jc De Sa while the special guest on the occasion will be Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks & Registrar of Geographical Indications Chaitanya Prasad. Certificate of participation will be distributed at the end of the conference on both days. The workshop will be free of charge for all the delegates.
Regional Director, PHDCCI RG Dwivedi said that the seminar will provide a platform to sensitize the participants about the basic anatomy of IPR and address the challenges faced by them. It will also disseminate information about IPR and its benefits in boosting up the Industry and bring academicians, researchers and industry under one umbrella to deliberate upon the areas of co-operation.