The master of the event was, Madhavi Reddy R, Professor, The programme started with the welcome address by Dr. Kalyani R, Director, Research and Development Cell, SDUAHER , Kolar. There were 07 students.The IP innovation in healthcare course was designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and regulations governing IP (patent, copyright, design). Patents play a crucial role in protecting and encouraging innovation, and this course aimed to equip students and professionals with the necessary knowledge to navigate the complex world of patents. Join our IP Innovation in Healthcare course and learn how to safeguard our ideas and inventions. This course explored the latest trends in IP law as they apply to the healthcare sector, and provided the skills and knowledge to navigate patent and licensing agreements, monetize medical inventions, and collaborate more effectively.The course was started from August 2023 to October 2023 with the duration of 32 hours and 16 sessions. The target audience was undergraduates, postgraduates, PhD scholars and also faculties.  The course was carried out both online and also offline mode. Total units planned was eight, first unit was covered with introduction of what is innovation and importance of innovation, in second unit scope of intellectual property rights and types of IPR – copyright, trademarks, patents followed by design patents, intellectual property in medical AI in other units.

After completion of this course students were aware of  Intellectual Property Laws, ability to Identify and Protect IP Assets and also knowledge of the Patent Process, Trademark and Brand Protection, Copyright and Creative Works, Trade Secrets and Confidential Information, ethical Considerations and also Importance of IPR in health care sector, as well as IP Management and Commercialization.

Assessment was done in two different modes, first one was patent search and the second one was one-to-one presentations and discussion. Attendance was mandatory for all the sessions at least 75% for successful completion of the course. Students completed successfully were awarded with the certificates on 29.11.2023. Seven candidates successfully completed the course.

The concluding session  certificate distribution ceremony was graced by Dr. B. Vengamma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. Prabhakar K, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, SDUAHER and Principal, SDUMC, Dr. C. D Dayanand, Dean, Faculty of Allied Health and Basic Sciences, SDUAHER.

Dr. Kalyani R, Director, Research and Development Cell, SDUAHER delivered welcome address. The Hon'ble VC addressed the gathering and gave completion certificates to the successful candidates. Dr. Madhavi Reddy, Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics delivered vote of thanks.

The below are the details of few pictures representing the concluded session and certificate distribution of value added course.