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Awareness Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) was conducted on 19th November 2025 at the NIT–AP TEL Center
A one-day Awareness Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) was conducted on 19th November 2025 at the NIT–AP TEL Center, organized by the Patent Information Centre (PIC), Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology, in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Arunachal Pradesh.
The programme began with an inaugural address by Prof. Mohan V. Aware, Director, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, who highlighted the growing importance of patents and IPR in academic research and innovation. He emphasized that awareness of IPR is essential for researchers to safeguard their ideas and contribute effectively to national development.
Shri C. D. Mungyak, Director-cum-Secretary, and Dr. Tage Taki, Chairman, Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology, spoke on the need for patents in research and how intellectual property can strengthen the innovation ecosystem of the state. They encouraged faculty members and scholars to actively engage in patent filing to translate their work into impactful technologies.
The technical session was led by Shri Sidharth Debnath, IP professional and expert from PDTCS, Guwahati, Assam. He conducted hands-on training on patent searching, filing procedures, and the overall patenting process. Participants were introduced to practical tools and strategies to identify patentable ideas and navigate the formalities involved in securing intellectual property rights.
A total of 97 participants, including faculty members, research scholars, and students, attended the programme. The sessions received an overwhelmingly positive response, with participants remaining actively engaged throughout the workshop.
The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Saikat Kumar Jana, Coordinator of the IPR Cell, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, and Mr. Terpo Ronya, Coordinator of PIC Arunachal Pradesh. They acknowledged the support of PIC–Arunachal Pradesh and appreciated the enthusiasm of students, research scholars, and faculty members.
The workshop successfully enhanced awareness on IPR-related issues and motivated the academic community to pursue innovation with a stronger understanding of patent processes.