Orientation Program on National IPR Policy-Gujarat

Creativity and innovation have been a constant in growth and development of any knowledge economy. There is an abundance of creative and innovative energies flowing in India. India has a TRIPS compliant , robust, equitable and dynamic IPR regime. An all-encompassing IPR Policy will promote a holistic and conducive ecosystem to catalyze the full potential of intellectual property for India’s economic growth and socio cultural development while protecting public interest. The rationale for the IPR policy lies in the need to create awareness about the importance of IPRs as marketable financial asset and economic tool.
Prof. Norman Dias from the Computer Engineering
Department and Prof. Ramnath Prabhu Bam, from the Mechanical Engineering
Department attended a 3 day Orientation program on National IPR Policy from 26th to 28th June 2018 at Gujarat Science City Ahemdabad, Organised by Gujarat council on Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology , Government of Gujarat.
The Orientation program began with an inaugural function chaired by Shri. Dhananjay Dwivedi, IAS Secretary, DST Govt. of Gujarat, Mr. Ravindra Gaur ,Member secretary SSTP DST, Govt. of India, Shri. Yashwant Dev Panwar, TIFAC, Govt. of India, Shri. S.D Vora, IFS Executive Director ,GCSC.
The 3 day orientation Program mainly focused on the seven Objective of IPR
Dr. Padmin Buch ,Pharma and IPR Domain Expert Former CMD, GITCO, Briefed on the National IPR Policy, Vision and Mission Implementation.
Shri. Yashwant Dev Panwar Head PFC,TIFAC, had an interactive session and an action plan for PIC to achieve the objectives of National IPR Policy.
Shri. Anil Pandey Deputy Director and Head , IPFC CII-Ahmedbad, spoke on the role of MSME and Grass root Innovators for economy of the country and generation of IP index.

Dr. Raj Dave, GUJCOST-GNLU Chair Professor, spoke on National IPR policy Objective 1, IPR awareness, Outreach and promotion, reaching out to less visible IP generators and holders of IPR and its management in Museums and theatres.
Dr. Nidhi Buch, Director ,GUJCOST-GNLU center of excellence in IPR ,gave an insight on the legal and legislative framework of the National IPR Policy
Mrs. Satya Sridevi Pogaru, Member GUJCOST, spoke on Emerging era of
Geographical Indications , its importance and benefits.
Shri. Omkar Acharya,IP attorney Gujarat, HK Acharya and company briefed on Administration and Management of National IPR Policy and also patent search Techniques and Types of Techniques.
Dr. Jayshanker Das, Joint Director GBRC elaborated on the impact of National IPR Policy on Biotechnology & Pharma. Sector.
Dr. Narottam Sahoo , Advisor and Member secretary , Gujarat council of science City, Dept. of Science and Technology, GoG, briefed on Patent Information centerA public platform to connect innovator to potential user, buyer and stakeholders.
Dr. Sachin Sharma, Deputy Registrar of TN, AMD, spoke on commercialization of IPR.
Shri. Jatin Trivedi ,Y.J. Trivedi & Co., spoke on Enforcement and Adjudication of the National IPR Policy.
Dr. Vipin Kumar , Director NIF, Briefed on Human Capital Development of the National IPR Policy.
The valedictory session was chaired by Dr. Narendra V.Nitnaware, Deputy Director General, Geological Survey of India.