The IPR Innovation Centre of SDM Law College organized a workshop on “Safeguarding Digital Creativity and the Role of Data Protection in Combating Cyber IP Crimes” on 14th November 2025. The programme featured sessions by Dr. Ravindra Krishna Rajput and Ms. Meghna R. Anand, Assistant Professors at SDM Law College. Dr. Rajput delivered an insightful session on the rising incidents of cybercrimes and the challenges they pose in the digital era, highlighting real-time threats and practical measures to safeguard digital creativity. Ms. Anand focused on the importance of data protection and its crucial role in preventing cyber-IP violations, emphasizing legal frameworks and best practices necessary for secure handling of digital information.

The programme was presided over by the Principal, Dr. Tharanatha, and was attended by the Vice-Principal, Dr. Balika; Dr. Santhosh Prabhu, HOD of Law; Mrs. Apoorva Shetty, Faculty Convenor of the IPR Innovation Centre; and Ms. Shruthi J. Poojary, Secretary of the IPR Innovation Centre.