The “Protecting IPR and IP Management for Start-ups” program was organized by the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Buldhana, with the aim of creating awareness among students about Intellectual Property Rights and their importance in entrepreneurship and innovation. The program was conducted to provide students with basic and practical knowledge regarding patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets.
The program was inaugurated by welcoming the guest and participants. Mr. A. D. Pawar (Coordinator) gave the introduction to the program. Adv. Venktesh Joshi (Intellectual Property & Brand Protection Professional) was the keynote speaker and guided the students on the importance of protecting innovative ideas and managing intellectual property effectively. He explained how IPR can help entrepreneurs safeguard their innovations, build strong brands, gain competitive advantage, and support the commercialization of new ideas.
The session encouraged students to consider entrepreneurship, innovation, and intellectual property management as potential career and professional opportunities. The program provided valuable insights into identifying and protecting intellectual assets and highlighted the role of IPR in the growth and sustainability of start-ups. Overall, the session was informative and beneficial in developing an IP-conscious and innovation-oriented mindset among students.
