THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025
Nagaland Districts
Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland and Indian Chamber of Commerce jointly conduct awareness programme on Intellectual Property Rights in Atoizu town.
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DIMAPUR — Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have jointly conducted a one-day awareness programme on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on Thursday at Jubilee Hall in Atoizu town under Zunheboto district.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Samuel Akho Konyak P, extra assistant commissioner of Atoizu, emphasised that intellectual property is not merely a legal or technical subject but a cornerstone of modern development. He underlined the need for the people of Nagaland especially the youth, entrepreneurs and artisans to understand and utilise IPR tools to safeguard their creativity and ensure that their ideas and products receive rightful recognition and benefit.
An update from Dr. Samuel stated that Pranjal Barua, ICC assistant director (NER), spoke on the MSME innovative scheme and how the protection of intellectual property could help small businesses scale up and compete in wider markets. He illustrated how geographical indications, patents and trademarks could create economic value for indigenous products and crafts.
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Zabenthung Khuvung, IPFC facilitator, conducted a technical session, explaining in detail the processes of filing for patents, copyrights and trademarks, while also addressing common misconceptions about intellectual property protection.
The presentation was followed by an interactive session.
It stated that the event witnessed participation from members of Atoizu Town Council, Gaon Buras, Sumi Totomi Loka Atoizu, SHGs, CSOs, entrepreneurs, artisans and craftsperson.