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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India

India's Intellectual Property (IP) filings rose by 44% in last 5 years, led by a 380% surge in Geographical Indications.

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India's Intellectual Property (IP) filings rose by 44% in last 5 years, led by a 380% surge in Geographical Indications. Legal & Procedural Simplification of IP laws & rules E.g. Patent examination timeline reduced from 48 months to 31 months and mandatory e-submission for patent documents.
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