Date:01/04/2005 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/04/01/stories/2005040102591703.htm

Back Seminar on IPR in Hyderabad

Our Bureau

HYDERABAD: The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will jointly organise a national seminar here on the `Importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for Handicrafts,' from April 5-7 at NIFT.

Experts from WIPO like Mr Guriqbal Singh Jaiya, Director of Small and Medium Enterprises, and Ms Lien Verbauwhede are expected to take part. Speakers from reputed legal firms and stakeholders, including the Government agencies, State Handicrafts Organisations will address a range of IPR issues that affect the sector.