Date: 19 February 2026
Venue: Online Platform
Organized by: Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly
Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly, constituent college of Bareilly International University organized an Online Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on 19th February 2026 under the aegis of the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM), an initiative of the Government of India, with the support of the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual Property Management (RGNIIPM), Nagpur.
The workshop aimed to promote awareness regarding Intellectual Property Rights among medical students and to encourage innovation, research protection, and patent filing in the healthcare sector.
Chairpersons
The programme was chaired by:
Dr. Lata Agarwal Ma’am, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor
Dr. Rajneesh Pathania Sir, Principal
In their address, the dignitaries emphasized the growing importance of innovation, research integrity, and intellectual property protection in medical education and clinical practice. They encouraged students to develop an innovative mindset and protect their original ideas.
Coordinators
The workshop was successfully coordinated by:
Dr. Preeti Lata Rai, Professor & Head, Department of Pediatrics
Dr. Abhinav Srivastava, Professor & Head, Department of ENT
The coordinators ensured smooth execution of the programme and active engagement of participants.
Speaker
The session was delivered by Dr. Bharat N. Suryawanshi, Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual Property Management (RGNIIPM), Nagpur.
Dr. Suryawanshi provided an in-depth understanding of:
Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Rights
Types of IP: Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, and Industrial Designs
Criteria for patentability
Step-by-step patent filing procedure
Protection of medical innovations and research outputs
Importance of IPR in promoting entrepreneurship and start-ups
The session was highly informative and included real-life examples relevant to medical professionals.
Participants
The workshop was attended by 250 MBBS students, who participated enthusiastically. An interactive question-and-answer session allowed students to clarify doubts related to patents and research protection.
Objectives of the Workshop
To create awareness about Intellectual Property Rights among undergraduate medical students.
To promote innovation and research culture within the institution.
To encourage protection of novel clinical techniques, devices, and research findings.
To sensitize students about the legal and commercial aspects of intellectual property.
Outcomes
Enhanced understanding of IPR concepts among students.
Increased motivation to pursue innovative research.
Awareness about patent filing procedures and institutional support mechanisms.
Strengthened alignment with national initiatives promoting innovation and self-reliance.
Conclusion
The Online Workshop on IPR was conducted successfully and proved to be highly beneficial for the students. The initiative reflects the institution’s commitment toward fostering innovation, research excellence, and intellectual property awareness in alignment with national policies.
The programme marked an important step in integrating intellectual property education into mainstream medical training at Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly.
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