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R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical College and Research, Shirpur organized One day National Conference on “A Global Perspective on Pharmaceutical IPR: Challenges and Potential” on 8th September 2018.
The Seminar was sponsored by Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. Deliberation witnessed participation of more than 300 delegates comprising of research scholars, under graduate, post graduate students and faculty members from various pharmacy institutes.
The event commenced with the inaugural ceremony by lightening of lamp at the hands of Chief Guest Prof. Dr. D. R Patil (Principal, R. C. Patel Arts, Commerce and Science College & Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, KBC NMU, Jalgaon) accompanied with chief guests Dr. Bhushan L. Chaudhari (Professor, Dept of Microbiology, KBC NMU, Jalgaon), Dr. S. S. Toshniwal, (Director, Vidarbha Institute of Pharmacy, Washim and Pharma Patent Consultant), Dr. Mrs. S. R. Shahi (Associate Professor, Govt College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad), Prof S. J. Surana (Principal, RCPIPER, Shirpur), Dr. S. B. Bari (Principal, H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur), Dr. Atul A. Shirkhedkar, Vice- Principal & Convener with Dr. Saurabh B. Ganorkar (Assistant Professor, RCPIPER and Co-Convenor) were present on the dais. The blessings from Goddess Saraswathi were sought with the recitation of the vandana.
The presidential address from Dr. D. R. Patil was followed by the introductory remarks from Principal, Dr. S. J. Surana, in which he briefed about the logarithmic development of the institutes. He has also mentioned about the various sophisticated research facilities available with the institutes and quality research work going on therein. Dr. A. A. Shirkhedkar highlighted the conference topic and the motive for which it was organized.
Dr. B. L. Chaudhari enlightened the participants with his guiding words and. The abstract souvenir in the electoronic format was released after all the addresses.
The event then continued with the plenary sessions that witnessed talk on recent advances in the field of Intellectual Property Rights. Dr Toshniwal gave a comprehensive talk on the introductory remarks of the IPR. Dr. Toshniwal in his presentation discussed importance of IPR and patents. Through various case studies, he has explained about IPR and patents. He has also mentioned about the precaution needs to be taken while drafting the patents.
Dr. Shahi presented her talk on Information Resources, courses related to IPR, certification and ANDA filing. Her talk was important for the student participants to make them aware of all the courses where they can register for IPR. Further, Dr. Chaudhari threw light on International and National scenario of global innovation index and related things.
In the final plenary lecture, Dr. U. K. Patil, Prof. Dept. Of Microbiology, R. C. Patel Arts, Commerce and Science College, Shirpur has presented his talk by discussing few case studies from the pharmaceutical field.
The couple of selected scientific posters were presented during the conference. The plenary sessions were followed by the panel discussion. The students participated actively to get their queries answered.
The seminar ended with the valedictory ceremony. Dr.Ganorkar concluded the ceremony with vote of thanks. All the speakers were felicitated with a memento and certificate.
The inaugural session and various events in the conference were anchored by Dr. Mrs. P.H. Agarkar and Mrs. Snehal K Bhavsar. The event was completely covered by print and press media of various news papers.
The institute is thankful to Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon for sponsoring the event and thank all the guests, speakers, participants and faculty members whose contribution made it a great success. The organizing committee also thanked the Management of Institute for their constant encouragement and also for providing wonderful infrastructural facilities. On a whole the hard work of organizing committee members, Dr. C. R. Patil, Dr. A. U. Tatiya, Dr. H. S. Mahajan, Dr. S. S. Chalikwar, Dr. N. G. Haswani, Dr. P. S. Jain, Dr. R. R. Patil, Dr. S. C. Khadse, Dr. A. B. Mundada, Dr. H. M. Patel, Dr. Md. M. G. Khan, Dr. S. D. Firke, Dr. M. S. Ghodke, Dr. A.G. Nerkar, Dr. Mrs. Priti Jain, Dr. V. G. Ugale, Dr. D. K. Lokwani, Dr. Mrs. P. V. Joshi, Mr. A. S. Patil, Mr. S. R. Chaudhari, Mr. P. J. Chaudhari, Mr. J. G. Jadhav, Ms. Y. B. Wani and student participants and delegates made the event a success.
