Uttaranchal University celebrates World IP Day

 

Uttaranchal University celebrated World IP Day by organizing a workshop on Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation for Startups on 25 April 2024 with support from the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST). Shri Jitender Joshi, Chancellor inaugurated the event and encouraged students to work on innovations and startups, while Prof (Dr) Dharam Buddhi, Vice- Chancellor discussed the challenges associated with startups and how to overcome them. 

Dr Ramakrishnan shared his extensive expertise with students and experience in the field, emphasizing our nation’s third place ranking in UNICON, additionally elucidating the distinction between the startups and established business. 

The book “the art of starting up” was authored by one of our prestigious guests Mr Joginder Rohilla a well-known entrepreneur and author. Dr Lakshmi Priya Vinjamuri, Associate professor, Law College Dehradun discussed the usage of IP in plenary session one and numerous questions were rebutted by the panel. The panel highlighted how protecting ideas and innovations is vital for fostering fair competition. 

Plenary session two started with Himanshu Goel who explained the concept of copyrights under intellectual property rights. Mr Arpit Kalra, Associate, S S Rana and Co took the reins, engaging students in a lively dialogue about the indispensable role of patent laws in contemporary society.  

Further, Dr Brij Mohan Sharma displayed a mesmerizing film over the screen which gives everyone an idea or gist of what life is and how hard it is to survive if you don't have any skills further, he elaborated about the work of SPECS how it is being a helping hand to many. 

The event was graced by Dr Rajesh Singh, Director, Division of Research and Innovation, Dr Poonam Rawat, Principal, Law College Dehradun, Dr Anita Ghelot, Head, Division of Research and Innovation, Dr Lakshmi Priya Vinajmuri, Convenor of the event, Law College Dehradun and faculty members of the different departments of the university. At last, the whole organizing committee was awarded by the certificates by the respected dignitaries and with the national anthem the event came to an end.