Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights to Be Organized at SN College Alathur

ALATHUR — Sree Narayana College, Alathur, will organize an expert seminar on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to raise awareness among students, research scholars, and faculty members regarding patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

The seminar is jointly organized by the college’s R&D Cell, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC – Kerala Startup Mission), Entrepreneurship Development Club (ED Club), and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC – Ministry of Education Initiative).

The program is scheduled for Thursday, 12th November 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at Gurukripa Hall.

Resource Person & Key Topics

• Resource Person: Dr. Vimal K. P., Assistant Professor and Head, Post Graduate Department of Microbiology, Markaz Arts and Science College, Athavanad.
• Core Topics Covered:
  • Patents & Trademarks: Fundamentals of patenting scientific innovations and protecting brand identities.
  • Copyright & Trade Secrets: Legal frameworks governing academic research protection, creative works, and proprietary knowledge.
  • Innovation Ecosystem: Encouraging student-led startups and IP filing through campus incubators.

Event Summary

Event Detail	Information
Program Title	Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Date & Time	Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 10:00 AM
Venue	Gurukripa Hall, Sree Narayana College, Alathur
Resource Person	Dr. Vimal K. P. (Head, PG Dept. of Microbiology, Markaz Arts and Science College, Athavanad)
Organizing Bodies	• R&D Cell • KSUM IEDC (Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre) • Entrepreneurship Development (ED) Club • Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC – MoE Initiative)
Institutional Leadership	• Prof. (Dr.) Praveena Vijayan (Principal) • Prof. (Dr.) S. Dhiva (IQAC Coordinator) • Dr. N. S. Rajendran (Program Coordinator)

Institutional Quality Profile

Sree Narayana College, Alathur (affiliated with the University of Calicut), is reaccredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ Grade and maintains high quality standards across national and state ranking frameworks including NIRF and KIRF.