Mysore/Mysuru: St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysuru, had organised a talk on the role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in academia and entrepreneurship by Dr. Hanumanthachar Joshi, Principal, Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, at St. Philos’ Under-Graduate Auditorium in city recently.

Intellectual Property Rights serve as the cornerstone for safeguarding public interest, fostering innovation and promoting entrepreneurship.

Dr. Joshi’s talk covered various dimensions of IPR, including copyright, patents, trademarks, industrial design rights and digital assets.

Attendees gained valuable insights into leveraging intellectual property for branding, marketing and protecting assets that confer a competitive advantage.

Dr. Joshi emphasised the significance of converting intellectual capital into financially viable assets, thereby driving innovation and product commercialisation.

The session facilitated meaningful dialogue and collaboration among participants, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities and opportunities surrounding intellectual property.

St. Philomena’s College has expressed its gratitude to Dr. Hanumanthachar Joshi for his enlightening presentation, which served as a catalyst for advancing discussions on IPR.