DIMAPUR — The departments of Botany and Management Studies, St. Joseph University (SJU), Chümoukedima, in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), organised a one-day online session on ‘Basics of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and its importance for innovators and entrepreneurs’ on November 18. Delivering the keynote address, Venkatesh Bharti, founder and director of Vastav Intellect IP Solutions, New Delhi, provided a comprehensive overview of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and its pivotal role in the world of innovation and entrepreneurship, stated SJU in a press release. Bharti outlined the critical stages of innovation – ideation, innovation, and implementation – and emphasised the importance of protecting intellectual assets through various forms of IPR, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Drawing from his own experiences and patent examples, he explained the process of filing for IPR and the challenges faced in safeguarding innovations. “His practical insights were particularly valuable to the aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators in the audience,” it stated. The session also provided a platform for students to better understand how IPR can serve as a valuable tool in establishing and growing businesses, especially for start-ups that often struggle with protecting their novel ideas. Bharti’s interactive session highlighted the strategic benefits of...