The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Presidency University, Bengaluru, is organising a Guest Lecture on the topic:

 

“Basics of Intellectual Property Rights and its Importance for Innovators and Entrepreneurs”

 

Date: 21 January 2026

Resource Person
Mr Vineeth Kumar S R
Project Engineer
Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST)

Scope of the Event

 

The guest lecture aims to provide participants with a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and industrial designs. The session will highlight the role of IPR in protecting innovations and creative works within academic and industrial environments.

 

The lecture emphasises the importance of IPR awareness in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and start-up development. It will outline the procedures involved in securing intellectual property, managing ownership rights effectively, and ensuring legal and ethical compliance. The session will also address the commercialisation of intellectual assets and technology transfer opportunities.

 

Overall, the event aims to support the development of an innovation-driven and legally informed entrepreneurial ecosystem among students, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs.