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<strong>Report</strong> of the One-day Intellectual Property Rights Awareness Programmes for
Small and Medium Enterprises of the Plastics Clusters of Delhi NCR
A one-day awareness programme on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) for the
Plastics Clusters of Delhi NCR was conducted at CIPET- IPFT Campus, Sector 20,
Udyog Vihar, NH-8, Gurgaon on 30th August, 2011 .
2. The objective of the programme was to create a general awareness about
Intellectual Property (IP), the advantages and need of Small and Medium Enterprises
(SMEs) to protect their own IPs and also not infringing IP that belongs to others. It was
also the objective to apprise the participants about the procedures for securing IP, ways
and means of effectively using IP and abut steps that can be taken against infringement
of their IPRs.
3. The methods used consisted of
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(ii)
(iii)
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Screening of a film on SMEs and IPRs
Power point presentations, and
Interactive sessions where participants were encouraged to share
experiences and ask questions about IPRs.
Informal consultations and interactions during breaks
4. The programme evoked considerable interest among the cluster members and there
was a good participation. List of Participants is annexed.
5. The programmes commenced at 1 0:00 a.m. and concluded at 5:00 p.m.
6. The IPR expert first showed a short film on SMEs and Intellectual Property Rights
and then made his presentations. Copies of the presentations are attached. The film
brought out the significance of IPRs for the Indian SME sector.
7. The following presentations were made:
i. SMEs and IPRs
ii. IPRs: An Introduction
iii. Utility Models and SMEs
iv. Securing IPRs
v. Enforcing IPRs
vi. Effective Use of I P System
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