🧠 National Seminar on Research, Startups, and Intellectual Property Rights Held at St. Mary’s College Thrissur

📍 Thrissur | June 18, 2025 —
St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur, proudly hosted a National Seminar on “Research, Startups and Intellectual Property Rights” at the prestigious Chavara Hall. The Department of Botany, in collaboration with the Patent Information Centre – Kerala (PIC) under KSCSTE, organized this impactful one-day event focused on empowering students and researchers across Kerala.

🌟 Seminar Highlights

• 📅 Date: June 18, 2025
• 📍 Venue: Chavara Hall, St. Mary’s College, Thrissur
• 👥 Participants: Over 150 students, scholars, and faculty members

The seminar was designed to spotlight the role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in academic research and startup ventures, particularly relevant for Kerala’s growing innovation ecosystem.

🧑‍🏫 Expert Sessions and Resource Persons

Session I: Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Research

• Speaker: Adv. Febin James
• Designation: Trademark Attorney & Partner, M/s Legalites IP Services, Thrissur

Session II: Significance of Trademarks & Industrial Designs for Startups

• Speaker: Ms. Manju A. B
• Designation: Associate Partner, Altacit Global, Chennai

Session III: Patent Searching & Filing Procedures

• Speaker: Ms. Chaithanya P. C
• Designation: Project Scientist-I, Patent Information Centre – Kerala, KSCSTE

These interactive sessions offered practical knowledge on trademarks, patents, and legal frameworks, enabling young minds to think beyond conventional academic boundaries.

👏 Organizing Committee

The event’s smooth execution was led by:

• Dr. Sr. Meena K Cheruvathur – Principal
• Dr. Manju Madhavan – Head, Department of Botany
• Dr. Divya Menon K – Faculty Co-ordinator

With the active support of dedicated faculty members and student volunteers, the seminar was a resounding success.

💡 Impact on Kerala’s Academic and Startup Culture

This seminar marked a significant step in spreading IPR awareness in Kerala’s academic circles, encouraging students to take bold steps in entrepreneurship and innovation. It provided a much-needed platform to understand the legal rights and protections available for ideas and inventions—critical for Kerala’s startup ecosystem.

📢 Conclusion

By integrating intellectual property rights with research and innovation, the seminar inspired a new wave of thought leadership among students and faculty. Events like these help build a knowledge-based economy and reflect the growing academic excellence in Kerala.

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