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US Special 301 Report Flags Persistent IP Protection Concerns in India

India Retains Priority Watch List Status Amid Ongoing Disputes Over Patent Laws, Trade Secrets, and Counterfeiting

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The United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report has once again placed India on its priority watch list, citing ongoing challenges in the country's intellectual property protection and enforcement. The report highlights issues in pharmaceutical patent laws, trade secret safeguards, and the prevalence o…
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