Early Times Report
NAGROTA, Apr 28: In a significant step towards fostering innovation and legal awareness among students, the Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) of Government Degree College (GDC) Nagrota organized an expert lecture on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The session aimed to enlighten students and faculty on the critical role of IPR in protecting creativity and driving economic growth.
The lecture featured Prof. Jaspal Singh from the Department of Punjabi as the distinguished resource person. Prof. Singh provided a detailed exploration of various types of Intellectual Property, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, geographical indications, and industrial designs. He emphasized the growing importance of IPR in safeguarding innovations, supporting entrepreneurship, and promoting fair trade practices, particularly in the context of India's dynamic digital and industrial sectors.
Faculty members actively participated in the session, enriching the discussion with their insights. Prof. Singh illustrated key concepts with case studies, highlighting examples from Jammu and Kashmir and discussing the relevance of IPR in academic research and business ventures. He urged students to stay informed about intellectual property laws to protect their innovations and ideas effectively.
The lecture concluded with an interactive Q&A session where students posed thoughtful questions about patent filing processes, copyright regulations, and emerging issues in digital IP protection. The audience expressed appreciation for the session's informative content and acknowledged the growing relevance of IPR knowledge in their academic and professional careers.
Commending the initiative, Prof. Anjali Mahajan, Principal of GDC Nagrota, lauded the efforts of the IIC committee. She emphasized the importance of organizing such events to enhance students' understanding of legal and technological frameworks crucial for their future endeavors.
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