Discuss our national policy on generation and management of intellectual property.
In short
India's National IPR Policy (2016) aims to stimulate innovation by strengthening IP laws, administration, awareness, enforcement and commercialisation in line with TRIPS while protecting public welfare. It integrated IP offices under DPIIT and fast-tracked start-up filings, though R&D spending of about 0.65% of GDP still limits IP generation.
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Legal and Legislative Strengthening
The Novartis AG v. Union of India1 (2013) judgment exemplifies India’s balanced IP laws protecting innovation and access to medicines. Additionally, the modernization of IP laws supports enforcement and adjudication, enhancing protection against infringements.
Awareness and Outreach Gaps
Public IP awareness remains low in Andhra Pradesh, limiting grassroots innovation and commercialization. This is especially evident in rural and semi-urban areas where knowledge about IP benefits is scarce.
R&D Investment Constraints
With R&D expenditure at 0.65% of GDP, sectors like biotechnology face innovation challenges despite digitalization successes like AI-enabled IP searches and expedited patent examination. The Start-Up Intellectual Property Protection Scheme has helped but financing and valuation of IP remain hurdles.
Strengthen Commercialization and Digital Infrastructure
Developing IP valuation frameworks and expanding AI-driven IP management tools for innovators in Andhra Pradesh will improve financing and accessibility. Scaling virtual hearings and digital services will further reduce pendency and support innovators.
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