SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
(Developing Business Leaders)
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Jointly with
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Organises
One week National Level Faculty Development Program
On
Empowering Academia through Intellectual Property Rights: Protection, Management, and Commercialization of Innovation
Date: 10-05-2025 to 19-05-2025
VENUE- BLOCK 5, 5th Floor, Room No-509
Participants: Faculties of FOM
Day: 1 (10-05-2025)
Topic-Understanding the Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Rights”
Resource Person
Dr.JM.Jaffar Sadiq
Assistant Professor
Department Of Commerce
The New College
Dr. Sadiq’s comprehensive presentation covers the four primary forms of intellectual property protection (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets), relevant national and international legal frameworks including India’s Patent Act
Day: 2 (12-05-2025)
Topic-IPR in Academia and Research: Protection and Commercialization”
Resource Person
Dr.VijayaLakshmi
Assistant Professor
Department Of Management Studies
Stella Maris Cathedral Rd, Poes Garden, Gopalapuram,
Chennai.
This session in the Faculty Development Program (FDP) aims to enhance the awareness and understanding of IPR among faculty members, researchers, and academicians, focusing on the protection and commercialization of intellectual assets.
Day: 3 (13-05-2025)
Topic–Patent Filing and Drafting Techniques for Faculty and Researchers”
Resource Person
Dr.SM.Jasima Praveen
Assistant Professor
Department of Management Studies
SIET COLLEGE-Teynampet. Chennai
The third day of the Faculty Development Program focused on equipping faculty members and researchers with essential knowledge and practical skills related to intellectual property, particularly patent filing and drafting.
Day: 4 (14-05-2025)
Topic-Role of IPR in Startups and Innovation Ecosystems
Resource Person: Dr. Ranjitha. KC
Assistant Professor
Saveetha School of Management Studies, SIMATS
The fourth day of the Faculty Development Program highlighted the pivotal role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in nurturing startups and strengthening innovation ecosystems.
Day: 5 (15-05-2025)
Topic-Ethical and Legal Issues in IPR for Educational Institutions
Resource Person: Dr.Sneha
Assistant Professor
Department Of Management Studies
Anna Adarsh College for Women, Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600040
This session focuses on the critical ethical and legal dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the context of educational institutions.
Day: 6 (16-05-2025)
Topic-Intellectual Property Awareness and Capacity Building in Educational Institutions
Resource Person: Dr.Raja.S
Assistant Professor
Department Of Commerce
The New College .Chennai
This session was conducted to equip faculty members with essential knowledge about intellectual property rights (IPR) and the strategies for fostering an IP-driven culture in academic settings.
Day: 7 (19-05-2025)
Topic- Intellectual Property Rights: Protection, Management, and Commercialization of Innovation
Resource Person: Dr.Tharini.S
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Management
The session concluded with a call to action for faculty to actively contribute to the creation of IP-friendly ecosystems, ensuring that their institutions become not only centers of learning but also hubs of creativity and innovation.
