Shillong: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, the State Council of Science Technology and Environment (SCSTE), Government of Meghalaya, and National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, successfully organized an Awareness Program on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The program aimed to educate and empower various sectors on the importance and benefits of IPR.
The sessions commenced with an inauguration by Gunanka S. B., IFS, Joint Secretary, Planning, Investment Promotion & Sustainable Development Department, Government of Meghalaya, and Member Secretary, SCSTE, Meghalaya. Ishantor Sobhapandit, Regional Director - NER, Indian Chamber of Commerce, in his welcome address, highlighted that the Indian Chamber of Commerce has established the Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre for the North Eastern Region in Guwahati. This center has been instrumental in assisting MSME units to secure their IPR rights and obtain reimbursements under the guidelines of the Ministry of MSME, Government of Meghalaya. Mr. Sobhapandit also urged all stakeholders to take advantage of such forums, as conferences and workshops on IPR provide invaluable information for entrepreneurs in Meghalaya.
The technical session featured several distinguished speakers who addressed various aspects of IPR. Pradipta Kumar Bagchi, Designated IP Attorney at the ICC-Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre, Guwahati, provided a comprehensive overview of IPR and its legal prospects. S. S. Barua, Assistant Director at the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, discussed the guidelines on IPR, including Geographical Indications (GI), trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. Kundan Kumar, Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs at the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, emphasized the importance of innovation and the protection of IP rights
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