The Department of Commerce and Economics at B.A.M. Khalsa College, Garhshankar, in collaboration with the Institutional Innovation Council (IIC), held a one-day workshop titled “Basics of Intellectual Property Rights and Its Importance for Innovators and Entrepreneurs” on 11 November 2024. This impactful event was organized under the insightful leadership of Prof. Kanwar Kulwant Singh, Head of Commerce, and Dr. Ajay Dutta, President of the IIC, with the goal of inspiring students to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and safeguard their innovations through intellectual property protection.
The program began with a warm welcome by Dr. Amandeep Heera, Principal of the College, who commended the Department of Commerce and IIC for organizing such a forward-thinking event. She highlighted the essential role of Intellectual Property (IP) in fostering creativity and driving growth within the business world.
The workshop’s keynote speaker, Prof. Gurjinder Kaur, delivered an enlightening presentation on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), discussing its significance, various types, and the legal protections that safeguard these rights.
The event was further enriched by the presence of distinguished faculty members Dr. Gurpreet Singh, Prof. Gurpreet Singh Kalsi, Prof. Deepti, and Prof. Ankush from the Department of Commerce and Economics.
Students actively engaged in the workshop, gaining practical insights into IP registration and enforcement, making the experience both educational and hands-on.
The workshop concluded as a resounding success, achieving its goal of enhancing participants’ understanding of IP rights and their invaluable role in today’s economy.
