Traditional Knowledge Digital Library

National IPR Policy – Traditional Knowledge Related Objectives

The National IPR Policy focuses on protecting traditional knowledge through awareness, legal measures, and digitisation. It emphasizes safeguarding India’s diverse heritage and supporting innovation by traditional knowledge holders.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 11

This post presents a statistical overview of pharmaceutical patents in India over the past decade, focusing on trends and key contributors. It objectively discusses the impact of legal changes and regulatory measures on patent filings in the pharmaceutical sector.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 10

The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library has played a pivotal role in India’s efforts to safeguard traditional knowledge from bio-piracy. This post outlines TKDL’s major milestones and its impartial approach to patent examination based on traditional knowledge evidence.

India Claims Patents

India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library has become a crucial tool in preventing foreign patent claims on traditional medical knowledge and practices. Through CSIR-TKDL, India has successfully protected its traditional resources such as Ayurveda and yoga from international misappropriation.