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India’s 2002 Patent Law Reform Drives Long-Term Growth in Manufacturing Exports and Innovation

India’s 2002 amendment to its patent law, aimed at aligning with global IP standards, has had profound economic effects beyond compliance. Enhanced patent protections incentivized Indian manufacturing firms to increase exports, import higher-quality intermediate goods, invest in R&D, and expand patent filings internat…

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India’s 2002 amendment to its patent law, aimed at aligning with global IP standards, has had profound economic effects beyond compliance. Enhanced patent protections incentivized Indian manufacturing firms to increase exports, import higher-quality intermediate goods, invest in R&D, and expand patent filings internat…
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