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US Maintains India on Special 301 Priority Watch List Citing Patent and Enforcement Concerns

Washington highlights ongoing challenges in India’s patent framework and intellectual property enforcement in latest trade report

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The United States has retained India on its Special 301 Priority Watch List, underscoring persistent issues related to India’s patent regime and gaps in intellectual property enforcement. The annual report signals continuing scrutiny of India’s IP landscape amid broader trade tensions and evolving bilateral relations.
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US Maintains India on Special 301 Priority Watch List Citing Patent and Enforcement Concerns The United States has retained India on its Special 301 Priority Watch List, underscoring persistent issues related to India’s patent regime and gaps in intellectual property enforcement. The annual report signals conti... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/us-maintains-india-on-special-301-priority-watch-list-citing-patent-and-enforcement-concerns

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