Theme of the Workshop

IPR plays an important role in the Economic Growth and in today’s modern world, Information Technology (IT), Communication and Electronics are some of the most innovative, dynamic and highly advanced segments that drive economic growth. IPR thus plays an important role is value creation in these technologically advanced segments thereby fostering innovation.

Today there is a dire need for the technology businesses, star-ups, and academic institutions focusing on research to understand and become aware of the key issues & recent developments in IPR related to technology segments.

Why Should You Attend?

Opportunity to Listen to Leading IPR Experts and Attorney.
Opportunity to Interact with Representatives of Ministry, Patent Office for IPR issues
Tremendous IPR Knowledge Sharing Opportunity with 9 Keynote & Expert Talks
One to One Interaction Session with the Experts
Participate in Panel Discussion
Networking Opportunity with Delegates of Different Fields & Backgrounds
There is NO registration fee for attending the workshop
Open to Students, Research Scholars, Faculty, Industry Professionals and Start-ups of all engineering and sciences domains
Participation Certificate

Day 1

S.No.	Time	Program	Resource Person
1	9:00 - 9:30AM	Registrations & Tea
2	9:30-9:45AM	Inauguration & Welcome Address	Chief Guest - Scientist, Innovation and IPR Division, MeitY, Government of India
3	9:45 - 10:30AM	Session 1 - Introduction Overview on IPR and Components of IPR Importance of IPR Awareness Overview of patent system (India & International)	Dr. Parikshit Bansal, Director, Corporate IP Consultants, Chandigarh
4	10:30- 11:30AM	Session 2 - Keynote Talk Patent Search and Patent Information	Dr. Nidhi Sandal, Scientist E, DRDO (Master Trainer, MeitY)
5	11:30AM- 12:00PM	Networking Tea
6	12:00- 1:00PM	Session 3 Developments in IP Related to Electronics and Telecommunication	Mr. Nitin Nair, Senior Partner & Chief Technology Officer, Banana IP Counsels
7	1:00PM – 1:45PM	Session 4 Role of IPR in Information Technology & Computer Related Inventions – Relation, Impact, Challenges & Way Forward	Mr. Mayank Sood, Intellectual Property Attorney, K&S Partners
8	1:45 - 2:45PM	Lunch
9	2:45 - 4:00PM	Session 5 - Breakout Sessions Opportunity for the Participants to have one to one discussion with the experts	Dr. Parikshit Bansal, Mr. Nitin Nair, Mr. Mayank Sood and Ms. Ankita Tyagi

Day 2

S.No.	Time	Program	Resource Person
1	9:00 - 9:30AM	Registrations & Tea
2	9:30 - 10:15AM	Session 6 - Keynote Talk Overview of the IPR activities in the state of Himachal Pradesh What are the important general guidelines for the inventor who is seeking to patent his/her research/project/idea.	Mr. Kunal Satyarthi, IFS Joint Member Secretary, State Council for Science, Technology & Environment H.P.
3	10:15 - 11:00AM	Session 7 Patenting Electronic Inventions In India and The Impact of CRI Guidelines on Software Related Patents	Mr. Anil Kumar, Senior Consultant, Lex Orbis
4	11:00- 11:30AM	Networking Tea
5	11:30AM – 12:15PM	Session 8 IPR basics, Patentability criteria, IPO filing procedures, Examination process in IPO with emphasis on ICTE patents	Mr. B.P. Singh, Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs, The Patent Office
6	12:15 – 1:00PM	Session 9 Highlights of the National IPR Policy & its impact on electronics & IT industry Scheme for Start-up IPRs	Mr. Anupam Trivedi, Patent Attorney, K & S Partners IP Law Firm, Gurgaon
7	1:00 – 1:45PM	Session 10 Understanding the 3 I's: Idea, Innovation, Invention How these 3 I’s can lead to successful entrepreneurship Importance of IPR for entrepreneurs	Mr. S M Rounaque Mustafa, Founder & CEO, StartupActivator.com and Vice President, IIM Lucknow Incubation Center
8	1:45 – 2:30PM	Lunch
9	2:30 - 3:30PM	Session 11 – Panel Discussion What all constitutes a strong IPR protection framework in a fast growing country like India to protect technology innovations & inventions	Panelists – Mr. Anil Kumar (Lex Orbis), Mr. Anupam Trivedi (K&S Partners), Mr. Kunal Satyarrthi (HPSCSTE), Mr. S M Rounaque Mustafa (StartupActivator.com ) & Ms. Kompal Bansal (Patent Attorney Corporate IP Consultants) Moderator – Dr. Archana Mantri (Pro VC, CURIN, Chitkara University)
10	3:30 - 4:00PM	Valedictory – Certificates Distribution And Vote Of Thanks	Chief Guest - Mr. Kunal Satyarthi, IFS Joint Member Secretary, State Council for Science, Technology & Environment H.P.

Last Date for Registration is September 12, 2017
Two Methods of Registrations are available – 1) Online 2) Mail to Convener
Online - You may register by filing out an online form – CLICK HERE
Mail to Convener – Send a mail to sagar.juneja@chitkarauniversity.edu.in with following details – Your Name, Profession, Department, Organization, Contact Number, Why you wish to attend this workshop. In the subject of the mail write ‘IPR Workshop Registration’
There is NO registration fee for attending the workshop

Free Bus Transport Facility is available from various places of tri-city – Panchkula, Mohali, Chandigarh; Zirakpur, Kalka, Parwanoo and Nalagarh
There is an accommodation arrangement available in the hostels on sharing basis at very nominal price.
We will take care of local hospitality (Lunch and Refreshments) of all the delegates during the workshop.

Contact Us

Sagar Juneja (Convener)
Associate Professor (ECE), CURIN, Chitkara University
Email:- sagar.juneja@chitkarauniversity.edu.in
+91-9625441043

Venue
Chitkara University Himachal Pradesh,
Atal Shiksha Kunj, Pinjore-Barotiwala National Highway (NH-21A),
Solan District, Himachal Pradesh 174103

Core Organizing Committee

Name & Designation

Dr. Archana Mantri, Pro Vice Chancellor, CURIN, Chitkara University

Dr. Varinder S. Kanwar, Registrar, Chitkara University H.P.

Dr. Sachin Ahuja, Associate Director, Research, CURIN, Chitkara University

Mr. Sagar Juneja, Associate Professor (ECE), CURIN, Chitkara University

Dr. Hitakshi Dutta - Deputy Registrar, Chitkara University H.P.

Mr. Sumeer Walia - Director, CEED, Chitkara University