Dr. Abhijit Sinh Parmar delivered an insightful lecture on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) tailored for civil engineering students on 8/2/2024. The session aimed to highlight the importance and implications of IPR in the field of civil engineering and beyond. The lecturer discussed how IPR is crucial for civil engineers, particularly in protecting innovative designs, construction techniques, and engineering solutions. Emphasis was placed on patents for new construction technologies and methods, which can give engineers a competitive edge and foster innovation.