First India-US Dialogue on Intellectual Property held in New Delhi

The first ever India-US Dialogue on Intellectual Property (IP) was launched in New Delhi to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation on IP policy. It was launched by US Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) and Industry body Federation of ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018

Government launches logo, tagline for GI

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under Ministry of Commerce and Industry has unveiled tricolour logo for geographical indication (GI) certified products. The logo has tagline “Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India” printed below it. Key Facts In the open ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

IP Nani mascot launched at conference on National Intellectual Property Rights Policy in New Delhi

The Minister of Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu launched the Intellectual Property (IP) mascot – IP Nani – at the conference on National Intellectual Property Rights Policy in New Delhi on May 16, 2018. An anti-piracy video featuring Mr. Amitabh ..

CSIR wins National Intellectual Property (IP) Award 2018

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was awarded National Intellectual Property (IP) Award 2018 in category “Top R&D Institution/Organization for Patents and Commercialization”. The National IP Award is awarded annually by Indian Intellectual Property Office (under Ministry of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

2018 World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD)

The World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) is observed every year on April 26 to highlight the role of intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and copyright, in spurring innovation and creativity. The 2018 theme is “Powering Change: ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM)

Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM) has been created as a professional body under the guidance of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to take forward the implementation of the National IPR Policy that was approved by the Government in ..