Online Seminar on Patents and Copyrights Their Importance in Nursing Excellence

About the Program

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare and nursing education, the creation of innovative ideas, teaching methods, and clinical practices plays a crucial role in advancing professional excellence.

This online seminar aims to enlighten nursing faculty and students about the importance of patents and copyrights in protecting intellectual contributions, encouraging research and innovation, and fostering a culture of originality in nursing practice and academics.

Through this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how intellectual property rights (IPR) serve as tools to recognize, protect, and commercialize creative ideas within the nursing profession.

Meeting Objectives

• To introduce the fundamental concepts of patents and copyrights in the context of nursing education and practice.
• To highlight the importance of intellectual property rights (IPR) in promoting innovation and safeguarding nursing research outputs.
• To provide insights into steps and procedures involved in filing patents and obtaining copyrights.
• To enhance awareness on ethical and legal aspects of intellectual property in the healthcare field.
• To motivate faculty and students to engage in research and creative projects that contribute to professional excellence.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate understanding of patents and copyrights and their relevance to nursing.
• Identify potential areas in nursing practice, research, and education suitable for intellectual property protection.
• Apply ethical and legal principles in developing innovative ideas and research projects.
• Contribute to institutional and professional growth through innovation and intellectual property awareness.
• Foster a research-oriented mindset that aligns with national and global trends in nursing excellence.