Date of Event:
April 25, 2025

Organized by:
Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning),
Anurag Engineering College, in association with the Department of Research & Development
Under the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)

Convenor:
Mrs. T. Indira Priyadharsini, HoD – CSE (AI & ML)

Resource Person:
Mr. Arnab Bhattacharyya
Examiner of Patents & Designs, DPIIT, Government of India

Target Audience:
Faculty Members and Staff

Total Participants:
172 (Internal: 120 | External: 52 including students, research scholars, and faculty from various states)

Summary of the Event:
The Department of CSE (AI & ML), in collaboration with the Department of R&D, Anurag Engineering College, organized an online Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) Awareness Programme on April 25, 2025, at 12:30 PM. The event was conducted under the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) initiative with the goal of fostering awareness and understanding of intellectual property rights among the academic community.

The webinar featured Mr. Arnab Bhattacharyya, Examiner of Patents & Designs, DPIIT, Government of India, as the keynote speaker. His expert talk covered the significance of IPRs in both academic and industrial contexts, and the need to protect creative and innovative works. The presentation offered a detailed overview of different types of intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and industrial designs, with emphasis on their importance in research and innovation.

Sessions and Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights
• Types of IPR and Their Relevance in Academia and Industry
• Patent Filing Procedure and Patentability Criteria
• Copyrights, Trademarks, and Industrial Designs
• Role of IPR in Academic Research and Startups
• Real-Life Case Studies and Applications of IPR

The program included a presentation on the legal aspects of patent filing and a live interactive Q&A session, where participants asked questions related to the patent process, IP protection strategies, and practical implications for researchers. The speaker addressed the queries with practical examples, making the session highly informative and engaging.

Activities Conducted:

• Welcome address and speaker introduction
• Expert talk by Mr. Arnab Bhattacharyya
• Presentation on legal aspects and patent filing procedure
• Interactive Q&A session
• Vote of thanks and concluding remarks

Participant Feedback:
Feedback was collected at the end of the program. Participants found the session informative, especially appreciating the clarity of the speaker and the practical examples shared. Many expressed interest in attending future IPR-related workshops and training programs.

Program Outcomes Strengthened:

• PO1 – Engineering Knowledge
• PO6 – The Engineer and Society
• PO7 – Environment and Sustainability
• PO8 – Ethics
• PO9 – Individual and Team Work
• PO10 – Communication

Conclusion:
The Intellectual Property Rights Awareness Programme was successful in educating faculty, students, and research scholars about the fundamentals of intellectual property rights and the patenting process. It empowered attendees with the knowledge necessary to protect their innovative work and encouraged them to explore opportunities in academic research and entrepreneurship through proper IP channels.

This initiative contributed to building a more informed academic environment where innovation, legal awareness, and ethical research practices are strongly encouraged.