The IIC in collaboration with Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Suren Das College, Hajo organised an offline seminar on Intellectual Property rights, on 12th April, 2021 in the college auditorium. Dr. Ranjit Kumar Barman, Head, Science & Technology Division & Nodal Officer, Patent Information Centre Assam Science Technology & Environment Council (ASTEC), was the resource person. The event was inaugurated by Dr Hiranya K. Sarma, Principal, Suren Das College, and was also graced by Dr. Jogen C. Kalita, Head, Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University. Dr. Ranjit Kr. Barman delivered a very enlightening lecture on the topic ‘Importance of IPR: Socio-economic and educational perspective’, and also emphasised how innovation works in natural ecosystems as well. More than 160 students and 30 faculty members participated in the seminar and also engaged themselves in active interaction with the speaker.