The Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), in collaboration with the Centre for IPR Law and Research, MAHE, Bengaluru, successfully conducted a workshop titled "Fundamentals for IPR and Design in Architecture and Planning" on January 11, 2025. This initiative, organized under the aegis of IQAC, was meticulously coordinated by the Research and Collaboration team of MSAP.

The event was held under the patronage of Dr. Veena Rao, Head of Department, MSAP, MAHE, Manipal, and the guidance of Dr. Kalyan Kumar Mukherjee, Director, MAHE, Manipal, as the Chief Patron. The session was led by Dr. Indranil Saha, Associate Professor of Law at Manipal Law School, MAHE, Bengaluru, and Coordinator for the Centre for IPR Law and Research, MAHE.

The workshop, which commenced at 10:00 AM and concluded at 4:30 PM, provided a comprehensive understanding of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), with a special focus on their relevance in the fields of architecture and planning. Dr. Saha shared valuable insights into the processes of trademark filing, patent applications, and design registrations, emphasizing the unique challenges architects and designers face during these procedures.

The interactive seminar featured in-depth discussions on various legal and practical aspects of IPR and included a robust Q&A session, where participants engaged in one-on-one conversations to address specific queries. The session highlighted the importance of protecting intellectual assets and the role of IPR in fostering innovation and sustainable development.

Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4 (Quality Education) and 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), the workshop aimed to empower participants with knowledge critical for the evolving landscape of architecture and planning.

The event served as a platform for capacity building and underscored MSAP’s commitment to integrating interdisciplinary learning and research into its academic framework.