Itanagar, Apr 26: The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology today observed World Intellectual Property Day 2026 on the theme “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!” The programme was organized by the Patent Information Centre, APSCS&T in collaboration with the Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic College through its IPR Cell. Around 50 students from different departments of the institution participated in the event.
Delivering the welcome address, Er. Tenzin Sherap, Scientist-C, APSCS&T, welcomed the guests and encouraged students to transform their passion into practical solutions through innovation.
In his opening remarks, C. D. Mungyak, Director-cum-Member Secretary, APSCS&T, highlighted the growing relevance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), describing it as the backbone of the modern innovation ecosystem. He stated that innovation begins with an idea, while intellectual property safeguards both ideas and innovations. He also emphasized the importance of IPR for Arunachal Pradesh, particularly in empowering sportspersons, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
Resource person Dr. Topi Basar, Dean, Faculty of Law, RGU, delivered an insightful talk on the fundamentals of IPR, international and national legal frameworks, and local relevance. She discussed patents, copyrights, trademarks, geographical indications, infringement issues, and India’s growing strength in the global IPR landscape. She also highlighted GI tags from Arunachal Pradesh and stressed the need to preserve traditional knowledge systems through suitable legal protection.
Resource person, Professor Sandeep Singh, Mechanical Engineering Department, NERIST, spoke on startups, innovation, and scalability. He shared practical insights on the commercial value of intellectual property, citing examples from leading technology companies. He also explained the importance of timely registration of designs and patents, along with relevant provisions under patent law and notable case studies.
Guest of Honour Banu Otem Dai, Principal Incharge, Training and Placement officer, RGGPC  urged students to observe societal needs, generate innovative ideas, and secure them through proper patenting and IPR mechanisms, especially in the context of traditional knowledge inherited over generations.
Chief Guest, Professor Dr. Prakash Divakaran, Vice Chancellor, Himalayan University, Jollang  spoke on the industrial opportunities available in Arunachal Pradesh and encouraged youth to utilize knowledge and innovation for building a stronger future.

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