FISME IPFC To Assist MSMEs Get Reimbursement For Filing IPRs
New Delhi, Oct 10 (KNN) In a significant boost for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Federation of Indian Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME) has announced that its Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC) will assist these businesses in securing reimbursement for their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) filings. FISME IPFC, while aiming to […]
India Sees Surge In Patent Issuance, Grants 100,000 Patents In 2024
New Delhi, Jul 1 (KNN) In a significant development for India’s intellectual property landscape, the country has witnessed a substantial rise in patent issuance over the past decade. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal revealed that India granted approximately 100,000 patents in 2024, a stark contrast to the mere 6,000 patents issued annually […]
Online Patent Course Launched By Andhra University And Turnip Innovations
New Delhi, Jun 29 (KNN) The DPIIT-IPR Chair Centre for Intellectual Property Rights at Andhra University, in collaboration with Kolkata-based Turnip Innovations, has introduced a two-week online certificate course on patents. This initiative aims to foster patent awareness and culture, with the course receiving evaluation from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and […]
Six Traditional Products From Assam Granted GI Tags
Guwahati, Apr 1 (KNN) In a major boost for Assam’s traditional arts and crafts, six iconic products from the state have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Government of India’s GI Registry. The announcement was made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through a social media post on Sunday. Sarma […]
India Has A Balanced Approach To Intellectual Property Rights in Trade Deals: GTRI
New Delhi, Feb 16 (KNN) In proposed trade agreements, India’s stance on intellectual property rights (IPRs) and pharmaceutical issues strikes a balance between fostering innovation and addressing public health needs, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). This approach ensures the availability of affordable medicines and supports the growth of the […]
Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric Gets GI Tag
Guwahati, Dec 4 (KNN) Turmeric produced in the Lakadong village of Meghalaya has received the Geographical Indications (GI) tag from the Registrar of GI, Chennai. The spice from the North eastern village is coveted with Geographical Indication tag No. 741 vide Journal No 185 Part 1 of the Government of India. Three other GIs for […]
Four more products get GI tag in UP, total tally goes up to 52
Varanasi, June 15 (KNN) The tally of Geographical Indication (GI) certified products from Uttar Pradesh has gone up to 52 with four more products getting a GI tag, reported TOI. The four products to get a GI tag include Baghpat Home Furnishing, Amroha Dholak, Kalpi Handmade paper and Barabanki Handloom. Read More..
India ranks 42nd in global IP index out of 55 nations
New Delhi, Feb 25 (KNN) According to the US Chamber of Commerce’s latest International IP Index report India has been ranked 42nd out of 55 countries. The annual International IP Index evaluates the protection of IP rights in 55 of the world’s leading economies, together representing around 90 per cent of global GDP. Read More..