Expert talk on Intellectual Property Rights
Event Date: 4th August, 2023
Venue: D004, M.B. Patel Institute of Technology, New Vallabh Vidyanagar.
Speakers: Mr. Pritesh Gohil and Mr. Tejas Patel, Founders, Intellect Peritus, Surat
Mr. Pritesh Gohil and Mr. Tejas Patel, esteemed professionals from Intellect Peritus, Surat, shared their expertise on the subject of Intellectual Property Rights at a talk organized at the M.B. Patel Institute of Technology, New Vallabh Vidyanagar.
The speakers began their talk by providing a clear and concise definition of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), explaining it as legal rights that result from intellectual activity in the industrial, scientific, literary, and artistic fields.
The major types of Intellectual Property Rights – patents, copyrights, and trademarks were explored in-depth. The importance of patents in fostering innovation and encouraging technological development was stressed upon. They elucidated the necessity of copyrights in protecting the original work of creators, thus incentivizing creativity and culture. The speakers also highlighted the role of trademarks in establishing brand identity, customer trust, and promoting healthy competition.