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Pharma and IP Workshop: Exploring Innovation and Intellectual Property in Pharmaceuticals


The Institute of International Trade along with FTCCI to organise the "Pharma and IP Workshop: Exploring Innovation and Intellectual Property in Pharmaceuticals on 16th August at Novotel HICC in Hyderabad.


The workshop will be held in support of organisations such as KIIT-TBI TTO, Rohan Consultancy, LexOrbis, RVR Associates

The workshop will give insights into drug regulatory affairs, R & D Processes, Clinical Trials, Patentability, Trade Secrets and the US FDA approval process.

The other highlight of the workshop includes Regulatory compliance and approval process; Research and development for drug discovery; Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) requirements; US FDA approval process and pathway; Patent protection and exclusivity considerations and Novelty criteria and trade secrets protection.

Some of the key speakers include Abhai Pandey, LexOrbis, a comprehensive intellectual property law firm based in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Abhai Pandey is a Partner at LexOrbis with over 21 years of experience in Corporate, IP and TMT and Competition Laws.

Dr. Niti Dewan, Head of Patents at R. K. Dewan & Co. R. K. Dewan & Co., one of the top patent and trademark attorneys in India. Dr Niti Dewan is a patent and trademark attorney. Dr Dewan has been recognised as a leading IP professional. With more than 22 years of experience in the IP field, Dr Dewan is a one-stop source for clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies that need business-savvy advice on cost-effective strategies for patent filing and prosecution in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide.

Dr. V. R. Reddy, Senior Advocate and has experience as Addl Solicitor General of India. Dr. Venkat Reddy Donthi Reddy is an advocate and founder of M/s. RVR Associates. He is a known personality in the field of Intellectual Property Related matters, Constitutional Law, Law related to Mines and Geology, Arbitration, Civil and Criminal litigations, Family related matters and Company matters.

Dr Alpesh Pathak, Intas Pharma, is the Global IP Head at Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. With over two decades of experience in the field of IP, he is recognized as one of the "Top 50 Global IP Leaders." Dr Pathak is the author of two highly acclaimed books on patent fundamentals and global patent litigations.

The other speakers include: Dr. Amaresh Panda -- KIIT-TBI TTO; Dr. Gautam Bakshi -- Unichem Laboratories Ltd; Dr. Krishnaji Rao -- Divis Laboratories; Dr. Patnala Sri Rama Chandra Murthy -- Neuland Laboratories; Dr. Venkat Reddy Donthi Reddy -- Senior Advocate; Jyoti Chauhan -- Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited; Ms. Ifrazunnisa Khan -- Tatva Legal; Prof. (Dr.) Amit Kumar Tiwari -- R. K. Dewan & Co.; Rajeshwari Hariharan -- Rajeshwari and Associates; Shikha Singh -- LexOrbis; Sumesh Reddy -- Cipla Limited and Tarun Khurana -- Khurana & Khurana


The "Pharma and IP Workshop" offers an exclusive opportunity to delve into pharmaceutical innovation and intellectual property. Scheduled for 26th August 2023, this event will take place at Novotel HICC, Hyderabad, providing participants with valuable insights into the intricate interplay between pharmaceuticals, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property strategies.

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