Intellectual Property Rights Policy, 2016
National IPR Policy aims to boost innovation and entrepreneurship while safeguarding public interest by making IPR a marketable fiscal asset.
There are following types of intellectual property rights covered under Intellectual Property Rights Policy Management (IPRPM) framework:
- Patents,
- Trade mark,
- Industrial Designs,
- Copyrights,
- Geographical Indications,
- Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Layout Design,
- Trade Secret, and
- Plant Varieties.
- The framework was launched in the form of National IPR Policy 2016 encompassing all IPRs into a single vision document setting in place an institutional mechanism for implementation, monitoring and review of IP laws. The policy has seven objectives designed for creating an environment that encourages innovation and creativity by providing stronger protection and incentives for inventors, artists, and creators.
- There are several measures undertaken to achieve the given objectives. Among measures taken are compliance and timeline reduction in IP filing and disposal, fee rebate for Startups, MSMES, Educational Institutions and expedited examination for certain categories of applicants.
National IPR Policy Objectives:
- IPR Awareness: Outreach and Promotion:
- Conducting over 100 IPR awareness programs annually in collaboration with CIPAM.
- Inclusion of IPR in school and college curricula.
- RGNIIPM conducts around 100 public training programs annually.
- Generation of IPRs:
- Implemented online IP applications filing, real-time status tracking, and electronic payment.
- Reduced fees for startups and SMEs in patents and trademarks.
- Expedited examination for patents, accelerated trademark registration processes.
- Establishment of Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISC).
- Legal and Legislative Framework:
- Restructured institutional IPR framework.
- Updated and simplified IPR legal framework, including amendments to Patents and Trade Marks Rules.
- Ongoing consideration of draft amendments to various rules.
- Accession to WIPO treaties for global IP platform presence.
- Implemented a pilot PPH program with Japan.
- Administration and Management:
- Rationalized IPR administration with uniform practices.
- Automation and re-engineering of IP procedures.
- Online filing for Patents, Designs, Trademarks, and Copyright.
- Strengthened IPR-helpdesks and internal quality control mechanisms.
- Substantial increase in manpower for speedy examination/disposal of IP applications.
- Commercialization of IPR:
- Income tax deductions on patent royalty income.
- Introduction of Patent Box concept in India.
- CIPAM entrusted with creating awareness on IPR commercialization.
- Enforcement and Adjudication:
- CIPAM focus on awareness for IPR enforcement and adjudication.
- Capacity-building programs for State enforcement officials.
- Regular participation of IPO officers in relevant programs.
- Human Capital Development:
- Office of CGPDTM and RGNIIPM conduct IPR training and awareness activities.
- RGNIIPM empowered for training in IP administration, management, and legal aspects.
- IPO officers contribute as resource persons for IPR awareness programs across various stakeholders.
