India approved its first ever Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy on 13th May 2016 with a vision to stimulate creativity and innovation and to promote...
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NIPR Policy – Action points on Geographical Indications, Trademarks and Designs
The National IPR Policy for India, released on 13th May 2016 outlines seven broad objectives laid down by the policy, as discussed in the earlier...
Read more about NIPR Policy – Action points on Geographical Indications, Trademarks and DesignsMake in India and the untapped potential of Geographical Indications
The Make in India program was launched by Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, in September 2014 as part of a wider set of nation-building...
Read more about Make in India and the untapped potential of Geographical IndicationsSelling Genuine GI: A GoI Initiative.
The boom of ecommerce has brought a major change in how commercial transactions are carried out today. Ecommerce platforms are blooming and everyone is embracing...
Read more about Selling Genuine GI: A GoI Initiative.India Bags the Basmati GI tag
At last the long awaited GI tag has finally been bestowed upon the Basmati Rice grown in seven north Indian Basmati rice-producing states including Punjab,...
Read more about India Bags the Basmati GI tagThe GI battle for Rasgulla
Two neighboring states - Odisha and West Bengal have entered into a sweet battle regarding the origin of the famous delicacy Rasgulla! In the month...
Read more about The GI battle for RasgullaA Toast to Scotch Whisky
Folks, this news is sure to get you in high spirits. Scotch Whisky recently got GI registration in all the 17 countries that are members of...
Read more about A Toast to Scotch WhiskyIntellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 12
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first National Handloom Day in Chennai, with the aim to resolve various problems faced by weavers. He delved into the...
Read more about Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 12Changalikodan banana variety gets GI Protection
Glad tidings to all our readers! It is a happy Onam indeed, as Kerela adds another feather to its GI hat. Besides the ‘Palakkadan...
Read more about Changalikodan banana variety gets GI ProtectionIntellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 5
The post below gives details about the statistics of Geographical Indications (GI) filed and registered in India in the past decade India's journey with Geographical Indications...
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