Teresian College Research Centre (Commerce), Mysuru, organised a one-day national conference on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on February 4, 2026. The event aimed to raise awareness about the rising importance of IPR in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, industry, and the digital economy. The inauguration was attended by notable academicians such as H. Rajashekar from the University of Mysore and P. Ishwar Bhat, former Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata. Prof. Rajashekar highlighted that "rapid industrial growth has increased the risk of duplication of creative and innovative works," stressing the importance of IPR in today's digital era. Prof. Bhat added, "IPR plays a vital role in protecting original ideas, fostering innovation, preserving culture, and contributing to national economic growth." Rev. Dr. Sr. Sahaya Mary, Principal of Teresian College, reminded participants of their responsibilities as learners. Veena M. D’Almeida, director of research, Vivek Charles, IQAC coordinator, and assistant professor P.M. Shivaprasad also took part. The conference included four technical sessions covering patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights, and IPR's role in the digital age. Experts and academicians led these sessions, providing a valuable platform for in-depth discussions on Intellectual Property Rights.