Intl IP index 2019

Question 1

Who releases International IP index ?

Answer 1

Global Innovation Policy centre

Question 2

What does it indicate ?

Answer 2

It evaluates IP infrastructure in each economy based on 45 indicators and 8 categories of IP protection.
It also demonstrates close corelation between effective IP protection and economic growth, global competitiveness and creation of 21st century knowledge based economies

Question 3

What is India’s rank in 2019 ?

Answer 3

36/50 (it is good as it has taken a jump of 8 places from 2018)

Question 4

What are the main reasons of India’s improvement ?

Answer 4

1) Accession to WIPO internet treaties

2) Agreement to initiate a Patent Prosecution Highway with Japan

Question 5

What is Global Innovation Policy Center

Answer 5

The Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC) is the principal institution of the United States Chamber of Commerce handling all issues relating to intellectual property.

Started in 2007