India calls for IPR waiver in WTO, dismantling trade barriers in global fight against pandemic
In May this year, a revised proposal was submitted by 62 co-sponsors, including India, South Africa, and Indonesia.
Oct 12, 2021, 19:14 PM ISTFacebook to tell users how it makes money
The updates, effective from July 31, are the result of Facebook's work with the European Consumer Protection Cooperation Network and inputs from ongoing conversations with regulators, policymakers and consumer protection experts around the world, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
Jun 28, 2019, 13:44 PM ISTIndia ranks 43 out of 45 nations in global innovation index
India ranks abysmally at 43rd out of 45 countries in a global innovation index, according to a report released by US Chambers of Commerce which cited the country's "anemic" Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy and patent act as challenges to innovation.
Feb 08, 2017, 21:37 PM ISTOffer study of IPR as elective subject: UGC to varsities
Emphasising on importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked varsities to offer it as a generic elective subject under the Choice Based Credit System.
Jul 17, 2016, 09:52 AM ISTBy 2017 it will take only one month to register a trade mark
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the national intellectual property rights (IPR) policy.
May 13, 2016, 14:05 PM ISTIPR policy to help India become innovative economy
The national Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy being prepared by government will help India become an innovative economy over the next 10 years, a top official said Wednesday.
Dec 02, 2015, 15:39 PM ISTDr Reddy's buys IPR for anti-coagulant drug for $17.5 mn
The company had earlier inked a term sheet for this transaction in September.
Nov 18, 2015, 16:25 PM ISTPlea on IBL's IPR to be heard on December 10
BAI has recently announced that they will conduct the 2nd edition of IBL in January 2016 on their own.
Nov 03, 2015, 21:37 PM ISTPM Modi meets media honchos, promises protection to IPR
Presenting India as a technology-driven society, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday pledged protection to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as he met top executives of major media and communication companies here.
Sep 25, 2015, 01:38 AM ISTDraft IPR Policy under inter-ministerial consultation: Nirmala
The Commerce and Industry Ministry would send the draft National IPR Policy for Cabinet's approval after getting inputs from different departments, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Monday.
Jul 20, 2015, 16:45 PM ISTNokia, LG join hands, ink smartphone patent licence
The detailed royalty payment obligations will be subject to commercial arbitration and is expected to conclude within a 1-2 year timeframe. Other terms of the agreement remain confidential.
Jun 16, 2015, 17:16 PM ISTGovernment forms task force on capital goods to tackle irritants
The Heavy Industries Ministry has set up a task force to sketch out a road map for the country's capital goods sector.
May 17, 2015, 12:06 PM IST'US move to put India on Priority Watch List unilateral'
India on Friday termed the US move to retain it on the 'Priority Watch List' on intellectual property rights (IPRs) concerns as a "unilateral measure" and it is inconsistent with the established norms of the WTO.
May 08, 2015, 16:07 PM ISTTalks on India-EFTA free trade pact stuck over IPR issues
The negotiations between the European Free Trade Association and India over a free trade pact are stuck due to intellectual property rights issues but the Swiss government is hopeful that talks could soon resume.
May 01, 2015, 12:51 PM ISTPeps wins intellectual property case against UK brand
Spring mattress company Peps Industries today said it has won an intellectual property rights case against a UK brand for using Hypnos brand name in the Indian market.
Apr 24, 2015, 16:03 PM ISTNo question of 'appeasing' US or anyone else on IPR: Nirmala Sitharaman
As the government readies its national IPR policy, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that there is no question of "appeasing" the US or anyone else.
Feb 09, 2015, 22:59 PM ISTIPR policy: Think tank to hold meetings on Feb 5
A think tank on intellectual property rights (IPR), constituted by the Commerce and Industry Ministry, would hold meetings with stakeholders on February 5 on its first draft report.
Jan 13, 2015, 19:19 PM ISTIndia-US trade meet on Nov 25; IPR, market access on agenda
Intellectual property rights, market access for agri products, visa matters and a boost to investments are some of the issues that will come up for discussions during the Trade Policy Forum (TPF) meeting between India and the US on November 25 here.
Nov 19, 2014, 18:21 PM ISTIPAB directs Apple Inc to respond on trademark issue
Intellectual Property Appellate Board today directed US-based Apple Inc to file its response on a plea by a companny in Tamil Nadu seeking to remove 'iPhone' trademark from the Trademark Registry in India.
Oct 31, 2014, 06:40 AM ISTGovt to formulate IPR policy, set up think tank: Sitharaman
The government will come out with a policy on intellectual property rights and set up a think tank on IPR to strengthen the country's patent regime and encourage innovation.
Sep 08, 2014, 21:57 PM IST