Patent, Copyright, Trademark & Trade Secret

Patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets form the core instruments of India’s IP regime. Together, they protect technological inventions, creative works, brand identity, and confidential business knowledge, supporting innovation, fair competition, and commercialisation across industry, startups, and the knowledge economy.

The Basics

  • Patent: Protects technological inventions.
  • Copyright: Protects creative and intellectual expression.
  • Trademark: Protects brand identity and consumer trust.
  • Trade Secret: Protects confidential business information without registration.

Key Initiatives & Policy Measures

  • National IPR Policy Framework: Covers 8 forms of IP - Patents, Trademarks, Designs, Copyrights, GIs, SIC Layout Designs, Trade Secrets, and Plant Varieties - ensuring comprehensive protection.
  • Procedural & Legal ....
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