National IPR Policy 2016

Question 1

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purpose

Answer 1

bring all IPRs onto a single platform to stimulate innovation

Approved by the Union Cabinet on 12th May 2016, it provides a future roadmap for IPRs in India.

The mission is to create a balanced IPR system that encourages innovation, development, and entrepreneurship.

Question 2

DPIIT - Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

Answer 2

promotes industrial development and investment, and frames industrial policies at the central government level, including for IPRs, E-commerce, startups, and trader welfare

originally known as Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion and renamed DPIIT in 2019

Question 3

objectives of NIPRP

Answer 3

7 main objectives:

Objective 1: Increase awareness of IPR and economic, social and cultural benefits

Objective 2: Stimulate innovation and IPR generation

Objective 3: balance interests of IPR holders with public interest

Objective 4: Modernize and streamline IPR administration.

Objective 5: Commercialization of IPRs by connecting creators and investors.

Objective 6: Strengthen enforcement mechanisms to combat IPR infringement.

Objective 7: Expand institutions for IPR training and HR development

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Question 4

e-filing and auto allocation

Answer 4

new systems like e-filing, record digitisation and auto-allocation of patent applications to streamline IP administration

Question 5

drawbacks

Answer 5

• excessive focus on patenting academic researchmay restrict public access to innovations
• policy aligns too closely with TRIPS standards, potentially prioritizing corporate interests over local needs e.g. affordable medicines or promoting TK

Question 6

IPR schemes

Answer 6

1. Support International Patent Protection in Electronics and IT (SIP-EIT) - covers up to 50% of costs for patent processing for Indian MSMEs.
2. The Startup India program - IPR advisors for startups
3. Startup Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) - IPR support for startups based in Maharashtra provided they are recognised by Maharashtra State Innovation Society.