Gujarat Technological University
Organizes
Two Days Workshop on Patenting in Pharmaceuticals
For Pharmacy Faculties of GTU
On 3rd & 4th September, 2011
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
This is a unique workshop first organized by GTU for Pharmacy Faculty on the theme of Patents and IPR.
India has become a favorable destination for Pharmaceutical MNCs after becoming a signatory of TRIPs
Agreement. According to WIPO report (July-2008), India ranked 1st in the world in terms of growth of
patent filing in Pharmaceutical sector. But out of this nearly 60 % patents filed by MNCs, 35 % filed by
Indian companies and only 5 % filed by Indian Academia. So if we will not awake then MNCs will
monopolize in our country. Therefore GTU has taken a step to sensitize Pharma-academicians to
understand the concept of Patent & IPR, so that we can have our own technology for our country and also
generate revenue from the research, which ultimately helps to drive “Knowledge economy” of the
country.
OBJECTIVES
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To highlight recent trends and advances in the field of Patenting in pharmaceuticals
To give hands-on-training of patent searching and patent filing procedures.
To familiarize the participants with the concepts of patent and patenting in India, U.S.
and U.K.
To provide an overview of how to select Research topic so that it can be Patentable and
later on generate Revenue.
COURSE CONTENT IN BRIEF
 Concept of IPR and Patenting in India (Pre-GATT and Post GATT era)
 Importance of patenting in pharma industry as well as pharma-academia
 Type of inventions patentable under Indian Patent Act
 Patent Filing Procedures in India
 Claim Drafting and drafting of Patent application
 Different techniques for Patent search using Free and Paid Databases
 How to generate revenue from the research
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RESOURCE PERSONS
1) Prof. Anamik Shah, Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
2) Shri Padmin Buch, Director, GITCO Patent Cell, Ahmedabad
3) Mr. Anil Pandey, Honorary consultant of IPR, NIF & SRISTI, Ahmedabad
4) Dr. Rajesh Acharya, Advocate & Patent Attorney, H. K. Acharya & Co., Ahmedabad
5) Dr. Alpesh Pathak, Head, IPR Cell, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Baroda
6) Dr. Nagesh Nanda, Manager, Product Development, TRC, Ahmedabad
7) Mr. Makarand Waiker, Marketing Head, Scifinder, Pune
8) Mr. Atulya Nath, CEO, Global Institute of Intellectual Property (GIIP), New Delhi
9) Dr. Manish Rachchh, Registered Patent Agent, S. J. Thakkar Pharmacy College, Rajkot
PARTICIPANT’S ELIGIBILITY
Pharmacy teachers, PG teachers and PhD supervisors from GTU affiliated Pharmacy colleges as
well as non-GTU affiliated colleges of the stat (Max. 75 participants only).
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
Participating faculties have to make necessary arrangement for their travel and accommodation
and TA/DA will not be provided.
REGISTRATION FEE
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Registration is Free for Faculties affiliated with GTU.
Rs. 5,000/- (Rs. Five Thousands) For non-GTU Faculties ( Non-refundable)
HOW TO REGISTER?
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For GTU Faculties: Send Registration form by e-mail mentioning “Workshop on
Patenting in Pharmaceuticals” subject on the [email protected] before 20th
August 2011.
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For non- GTU Faculties : Send Registration form along with DD in favor of
“GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY” by speed post / registered post
along with Registration Form mentioning “Workshop on Patenting in
Pharmaceuticals” on the cover and send to,
S. J. Thakkar Pharmacy College
Opp. Drive In Cinema,
Avadh Road, Near N.R.I. Bunglows,
Kalawad Road, P.O. Box no. 1508,
RAJKOT-360 005, Gujarat, India
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and also send through e-mail on [email protected] before 20th August 2011.
CALENDER OF EVENTS
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Last date of receipt of application
: 20th August 2011, Saturday
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Date of intimation of selection
: 25th August 2011, Thursday
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Program Dates
: 3rd & 4th September, 2011 (Saturday & Sunday)
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Venue
: AMA Hall, Opp. IIM,
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
NOTE: For any clarification or query you can contact:
Dr. Manish A. Rachchh
Head (PG), S. J. Thakkar Pharmacy College, Rajkot
(M) 9099063164
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Two Days Workshop on
“Patenting in Pharmaceuticals”
For Faculties of Pharmacy organized by GTU
(3rd & 4th September 2011)
Schedule at a Glance
3rd September 2011, Saturday
8.30-9.30
Registration & Breakfast
9.30-10.00
Inauguration
10.00-11.00
IPR – An Overview
Prof. Anamik Shah
Department of Chemistry,
Saurashtra University,
RAJKOT
11.00-11.15
Tea Break
11.15-12.15
Patent Perspective in Pharmaceuticals
Mr. Padmin Buch
Director, GITCO Patent Cell,
Ahmedabad
12.15-1.15
Types of Patenting in Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Manish A. Rachchh
Head (PG), S. J. Thakkar Pharmacy College,
Rajkot.
01.15-02.30
Luncheon
02.30-3.30
Patent & Indian Generic Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Alpesh Pathak
Head, API Patent Cell, Alembic Research Centre, Vadodara.
3.30-4.30
Drafting of Pharmaceutical Patents with example
Dr. Nagesh Nanda
Product Development Manager, TRC, Ahmedabad
4.30-5.00
5.00-5.30
Panel Discussions
High Tea
4th September 2011, Sunday
9.00-10.00
Break fast
10.00-11.00
Claim Drafting
Dr. Rajesh Acharya
Advocate, Patent & Trademarks Agent,
Proprietor, H. K. Acharya & Company,
Ahmedabad.
11.00-11.15
Tea Break
11.15-12.00
Patent Search Methodology
Dr. Manish A. Rachchh
Head (PG), S. J. Thakkar Pharmacy College,
Rajkot.
12.00-01.00
Patent Search using Scifinder
Mr. Makarand Waiker
Manager, Scientific and patent information,
Sci-Edge Information,
Pune.
01.00-02.00
Luncheon
02.00-03.00
Patent Filling Procedure in India
Mr. Anil Pandey
Honorary Consultant for IPR, NIF & SRISTI,
Ahmedabad.
03.00-4.00
How to generate Revenue from Patent?
Mr. Atulya Nath
CEO, GIIP, New Delhi.
04.00-4.15
Tea Break
04.15-4.45
Panel Discussions
4.45-5.15
Assignment to all participants
5.15-5.30
Valedictory Session