IP Regime

India's Intellectual Property (IP) regime is anchored by legislation such as the Patents Act 1970, Trade Marks Act 1999, Copyright Act 1957, Designs Act 2000, and GI Act 1999, aligned with global commitments including TRIPS, WIPO, and the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (adopted in November 2024). It balances innovation promotion with public interest.

Recent Developments

  • The Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024, notified by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on March 15, 2024, aim to enhance the efficiency of patent filings and processing.
  • The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, implemented in 2024, decriminalized certain offenses ....
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