The Inter-University Centre for IPR Studies (IUCIPRS), CUSAT under the aegis of the RUSA project organised a two-day workshop on 'Prior art search, patent drafting, and filing' at the Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod on 21st & 22nd February 2024. Prof. K.C. Baiju, Vice Chancellor (i/c) inaugurated the programme. Prof. V.B. Sameer Kumar, Head, Department of Genomic Science, Dr. H.P. Gurushankara, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, and Dr. Ratheesh I.G, Assistant Professor, IUCIPRS, CUSAT spoke on the occasion.Faculty Members, Research Scholars and Students participated in the workshop.