I recently had the privilege of participating in a fascinating Interactive Round Table meeting on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Goa. This insightful discussion was held in conjunction with the 9th Edition of ICT4SD (ICT for Sustainable Development) and brought together a diverse group of experts to delve into the critical role of IPR in today’s world. Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized this event. The meeting was chaired by a distinguished panel of legal professionals, industry leaders, and academics, including:
- Nakul Sharedalal, Founder, NS Legal
- Manguirish Pai Raiker, Owner, SRCS
- Aninda Bose, Executive Editor, Springer Nature Group
- Jamshed Mistry, Founder, International Legal Alliance
- Krishma Merchant Patel, Partner, I. V Merchant & Company
- Mangirish Salelkar, CEO & Co-Founder, Umang Software
- Ruhi Parikh, Associate, Gandhi Law Associates
- Sanjay Amonkar, Director General, GCCI
- Milind Prabhu, CEO and Managing Director, Genora Infotech
- Milind Anvekar, Sr. Vice President, Open Destinations
- Amit Joshi, Director, Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry
And of course, myself, Prajyot Mainkar, Founder and CEO of SoFueled.
Key Takeaways:
The discussions were dynamic and thought-provoking, covering a wide range of topics related to IPR, including:
- The importance of IPR protection for businesses and innovators
- The challenges of enforcing IPR in a globalized world
- The role of technology in managing and protecting IPR
- The need for greater awareness and education about IPR
It was particularly insightful to hear perspectives from different sectors and backgrounds.
Looking Ahead:
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the importance of IPR will only grow. This roundtable meeting served as a valuable platform for dialogue and collaboration, and I’m confident that it will contribute to a better understanding of IPR and its role in fostering innovation and economic growth. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have participated in this important discussion and look forward to continuing the conversation about IPR in the future.