Protecting Innovation in Nursing: An Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Awareness Workshop
Event Date: 31-05-2025
Event Description:
Galgotias College of Nursing, Greater Noida, successfully organized an insightful workshop titled "Protecting Innovation in Nursing: An Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Awareness Workshop". The objective of this workshop was to empower nursing students and faculty with knowledge about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and its critical role in safeguarding innovations in healthcare and nursing practice. The workshop featured expert speakers from the fields of law, healthcare, and innovation who emphasized the critical role of IPR in promoting creativity and protecting original ideas in nursing practice. Attendees gained valuable knowledge about patents, copyrights, trademarks, and the legal processes involved in securing rights for their innovations. Interactive sessions and real-world case studies helped bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application.
Event Detailed Description-
The workshop not only empowered participants with the tools to recognize and protect their innovations but also encouraged a culture of innovation within the nursing community. Overall, the event was well-received and marked an important step towards integrating IPR awareness into the professional development of nurses.
Objective:
- To raise awareness about the importance of Intellectual Property Rights in nursing.
- To educate participants on how to protect innovations, research, and clinical practices.
- To promote a culture of innovation and ethical knowledge dissemination in the nursing profession.
Participants:
The event witnessed active participation from:
- B.Sc Nursing students
- Nursing faculty members
- Welcome Address: The workshop began with a warm welcome by Dr. Lekha Bist, Dean Principal, and Galgotias College of Nursing, who emphasized the growing need for IPR awareness in healthcare education.
GuestSpeakerSession:
The keynote address was delivered by Shailendra Singh, Assistant Controller of Patents and Design, Group A Gazetted Officer, Patent Office, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi, a renowned expert in IPR. The speaker shared valuable insights into:
- Types of Intellectual Property (Patent, Copyright, Trademark, etc.)
- The relevance of IPR in nursing innovations, such as patient care techniques, clinical tools, and research.
- Procedures for filing a patent in India.
- Real-world examples of protected innovations in healthcare.
InteractiveSession:
A dynamic Q&A session allowed students and faculty to clarify their doubts regarding IPR filing, ownership rights, and institutional support for innovation.
Hands-onActivity:
Participants were engaged in a short activity to draft a sample IPR idea based on a hypothetical innovation in nursing practice.
Implementation
The workshop significantly enhanced the participants’ understanding of IPR and motivated them to think creatively and responsibly about their academic and clinical contributions. Students expressed a strong interest in learning more about protecting their innovations through formal channels.
Acknowledgments
The workshop significantly enhanced the participants’ understanding of IPR and motivated them to think creatively and responsibly about their academic and clinical contributions.
Conclusion and Future Recommendations
The IPR Awareness Workshop at Galgotias College of Nursing marked an important step toward integrating innovation and legal awareness in nursing education. The college plans to organize more such events to foster a forward-thinking and legally informed academic environment.
Department Name – Galgotias School of Nursing
Event Outcome –
The workshop significantly enhanced the participants’ understanding of IPR and motivated them to think creatively and responsibly about their academic and clinical contributions. Students expressed a strong interest in learning more about protecting their innovations through formal channels.
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