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Intellectual Property Rights
The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Division at FICCI is intensively involved with issues pertaining to protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights. It has taken decisive steps in raising the levels of awareness about Intellectual Property Rights amongst the citizens of India. In this regard, FICCI’s constructive contributions span various capacity building exercises and training programs for the industry, the judiciary, and the law enforcement agencies.
Team Leader
Ruchita Singh
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Patent Examiner Technical Training Program
Intellectual Property Talent Search Examination: 7th edition of IP Awards and Conclave 2024
WIPO-FICCI-ICA Webinar: Mediation and Arbitration for Life Sciences Disputes
FICCI-CLC 1st National Virtual Moot Court Competition, 2024
Faculty Development Programme: "Upholding Copyright in India’s Creative Industries - A Primer"
Contribution, sharing, collaboration and fostering are key to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Hon’ble Justice Anish Dayal, Delhi High Court
Roundtable on "Trade Secrets Protection: Challenges and Solutions"
Four-fold increase in the number of patents filed by women in India: Himani Pande, Joint Secretary, DPIIT
World IP Day 2023
WIPO-FICCI-ICA webinar on Managing and Resolving IP & Commercial Disputes through Arbitration & Mediation
IPR is an emerging area and research with their results have wider scope in terms of its impact on citizens: Som Parkash, MoS for Commerce and Industry
Intellectual Property Talent Search Examination: 5th edition of IP OLYMPIAD 2022
Significant increase in filing of IP applications a positive step: Secretary, DPIIT
Stakeholder Suggestions on Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Division Rules 2021
Value of Valuation! Estimating your Patent's Worth
Govt taking measures to enable MSMEs protect IP Rights, monetize creative innovations: Joint Secretary, DPIIT
FICCI Submission on Proposed Copyright Act Amendment
FICCI-US Chamber organise 3rd edition of India-US IP Dialogue
Need to curb Counterfeiting & Piracy to ensure the relevance of Intellectual Property: Justice Prathiba M. Singh
FICCI Submission on Decriminalization of Offenses Under Copyright Act 1957
FICCI Submission on Standard Essential Patents related Issues in India
FICCI-IMI-IFPI organise seminar on Digital Piracy
FICCI Submission on the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2018
FICCI Submission on the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2019
FICCI Submission on the Draft Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2019
India-US dialogue key to pragmatic solutions on intellectual property issues - FICCI IPR Committee Chair
Intellectual Property to help secure economic value of sports activities in India - Justice Pratibha M. Singh
Conference on IPR for Global Business in Bangalore on February 22
FICCI-IPO Awareness Program on Intellectual Property Rights
International governance approach required to address issues arising from data generation globally: DG, WIPO
An Interaction with WIPO Director General Francis Gurry on the theme Intellectual Property and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities
FICCI and US Chamber Jointly Launch First-Ever India-U.S. Dialogue on Intellectual Property
FICCI welcomes India's Accession to WIPO 'Internet' Treaties
FICCI's Submission on the DIPP's Discussion Paper on Standard Essential Patents and their Availability on FRAND Terms - Additional Points
Capacity building & enforcement of IP laws a priority: DIPP Secretary
FICCI World IP Day 2018: Promoting Innovation, Creativity and IP Generation among Women
FICCI-IPO Joint IP Awareness Programme
FICCI Conference on Copyright and the Creative Economy
Government is taking steps to reduce the patent application examination time to 18 months
FICCI-INTA Workshop: Building a Best Practices Guide on Counterfeit Detection Mobile Apps
Launch of FICCI-DIPP IPR Enforcement Toolkit for Police
FICCI-ICC International Conference on IP: Key Enabler to Growth & Innovation
DIPP FICCI Joint Workshop on Protection of Trade Secrets
IPR Policy Roundtable on Strengthening Copyright Industries
FICCI-EUIPO-GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks & IP Tools for the IP Lawyers & Professionals
FICCI-EUIPO-GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks & IP Tools for the IP Lawyers & Professionals
FICCI-EUIPO-GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks & IP Tools for the IP Lawyers & Professionals
Webinar on IPR Policy of India, hosted by: FICCI in association with K&L Gates
Capacity Building Program on IPR for Delhi Police Officers
Roundtable on Effective Implementation of National IPR Policy
FICCI's Submission on the DIPP's Discussion Paper on Standard Essential Patents and their Availability on FRAND Terms
FICCI – EUIPO – GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks and industrial Designs for the IP Lawyers & Professionals
FICCI Welcomes New IPR Policy
DIPP appointing new examiners to speed up examining of patents, designs and trademarks applications: DIPP Secy.
UK Police cracking down on online piracy; Holds lessons for India in tackling the menace
FICCI Conference on Digital Advertising: Protecting Brand Integrity & Stimulating Content Creation
FICCI Submission on USTR Special 301 Review 2016
FICCI's Suggestions on Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2015
FICCI's Recommendations on Draft Trademark Rules, 2015
European Union-FICCI-DIPP Seminar on Registration, Promotion & Marketing of Geographical Indications
FICCI-EPO-EBTC Workshops on 'The European Patent System and EPO Examination Practice in the field of Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology & Commercialisation of IP'
Sensitisation Program on Intellectual Property Rights for Officers of Chennai Customs Zone
Minister felicitates Mircomax for acquiring 1.25th Million International Trademark
Felicitation of 1.25th Million International Trademark & Seminar on Protecting Brands Abroad with the Madrid System
Launch of Intellectual Property Tool Kit & Capacity Building program on IPR for Police Officials
WIPO-DIPP-FICCI International Forum on 'Leveraging IP for Enterprise Growth & Competitiveness'
Capacity Building Program on IPR for Customs Officials
Seminar on Gathering Technical and Commercial Information from EPO's patent information products & Commercialisation of IP
Seminar on Gathering Technical and Commercial Information from EPO's patent information products & Commercialisation of IP
WIPO-IPO-FICCI Roving Seminar on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
FICCI Suggestions on Proposed IPR Policy
Intellectual Property Awareness Program 2014-15: State level IP Awareness program
One Day Workshop on Protecting Pharma & Biotech inventions in Europe
Intellectual Property Awareness Program 2014-15: State level IP Awareness program
'Indian IP law is TRIPS Compliant and more. Indian copyright law is one of the strongest and best in the world'USTR Annual 2014 Special 301 Report
Conference on Fostering Innovations and Creativity in Indian Industry through Intellectual Property for Higher Growth Trajectory
FICCI's rebuttal to arguments made during the USTR's public hearing on 24 February 2014 on designating India as "Priority Foreign Country" in the USTR's 2014 Special 301 report
Seminar on Importance of IT Compliance in Automobile Industry -Benefits of Strengthening Supply Chain
Cluster Level IP Awareness Programme for Machine Tool Cluster
Indo-European Conference on the Role of the Patent System in Fostering Innovation and Technology Transfer
FICCI-WIPO-IPO Public Awareness Building Programme on the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks
Regional seminar on 'Indian Intellectual Property Rights Regime, Changing Trends, Issues'
Indian Intellectual Property Rights Regime, Changing Trends, Issues
Sensitization Programme on IPR in Software for MSMEs
WIPO-FICCI-NBAI: Conference on IPR
Management Development Programme on "IP Management for Business advantage"
IP Protect Expo
Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA) Delegation to India
FICCI Suggestions on Draft National Competition Policy
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Issued Notices to Combat piracy of Films & Music
FICCI's Suggestions on Proposed National Intellectual Property Policy
Industry Consultation on "MIB's Task Force Recommendations on Piracy"
FICCI Suggestions on Discussion Paper on Utility model Proposed by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)
One Day National Consultation on Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions
FICCI’s Position on Section 3(D) of the Patents Act, 1970
FICCI's Position on Compulsory Licensing
Conference Report on "5th International Forum on Creativity and Inventions - A Better Future for Humanity in the 21st Century"
WIPO International Forum on the "Creativity Inventions - A Better Future for Humanity in the 21st Century"
National IP Seminar on "IPR and Innovation: A Way Forward for SME's" on the occasion of World IP Day
Intellectual Property Rights Sensitization Programme
Intellectual Property Rights Sensitization Programme
Intellectual Property Rights Sensitization Programme
Intellectual Property Rights Sensitization Programme
Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) Sensitization Programme
Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) Sensitization Programme
Intellectual Property Rights Sensitization Programme
WIPO Inter-Regional Forum on The Role of Intellectual Property In The Innovative Economy
Seminar on Public Funded R&D (Protection, Utilization and Regulation of Intellecttual Property) Bill, 2007
Conference on Development and Intellectual Property (IP)
World IP Day Seminar
Feb, 2025
Nov, 2024
Intellectual Property Talent Search Examination: 7th edition of IP Awards and Conclave 2024
Nov 19, 2024 New DelhiOct, 2024
WIPO-FICCI-ICA Webinar: Mediation and Arbitration for Life Sciences Disputes
Oct 14, 2024 Virtual Platform, 05:00 PM
FICCI-CLC 1st National Virtual Moot Court Competition, 2024
Oct 09 - Oct 10, 2024 Virtual PlatformJul, 2024
Faculty Development Programme: "Upholding Copyright in India’s Creative Industries - A Primer"
Jul 05, 2024 Virtual Platform, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.Apr, 2024
Mar, 2024
Roundtable on "Trade Secrets Protection: Challenges and Solutions"
Mar 12, 2024 FICCI, New DelhiFeb, 2024
Indo-Danish Roundtable on IP enforcement - Benefits and Challenges
Feb 07, 2024 FICCI, New DelhiMay, 2023
Feb, 2023
WIPO-FICCI-ICA webinar on Managing and Resolving IP & Commercial Disputes through Arbitration & Mediation
Feb 08, 2023 3:00 - 4.30 PMNov, 2022
Intellectual Property Talent Search Examination: 5th edition of IP OLYMPIAD 2022
Nov 30, 2022Jul, 2021
Value of Valuation! Estimating your Patent's Worth
Jul 02, 2021 Virtual Platform, 3.00 to 4.30 pmDec, 2020
3rd edition of India-US IP Dialogue: Opportunities for US - India Collaboration
Dec 04, 2020 Virtual PlatformNov, 2020
Sep, 2020
Aug, 2020
Jul, 2020
Jun, 2020
May, 2020
Webinar on E-filing in Courts & Data Privacy Issues during Lockdown
May 12, 2020 Virtual PlatformApr, 2020
Webinar on "IP Sector Imperatives for COVID-19: Dealing with the Pandemic Challenges"
Apr 13, 2020 Webinar, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMJan, 2020
Nov, 2019
Awareness Program on Intellectual Property Rights, Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida
Nov 20, 2019 Greater Noida, Delhi NCROct, 2019
2nd Annual IP Dialogue: Opportunities for U.S.-India Collaboration
Oct 16, 2019 FICCI, New DelhiApr, 2019
Reach for Gold: Intellectual Property and It's Strategic Use in Sports
Apr 30, 2019 FICCI, New DelhiFeb, 2019
Nov, 2018
An Interaction with WIPO Director General Francis Gurry on the theme Intellectual Property and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities
Nov 14, 2018 FICCI, New DelhiApr, 2018
FICCI World IP Day 2018: Promoting Innovation, Creativity and IP Generation among Women
Apr 27, 2018 Hotel Lalit, New DelhiFeb, 2018
FICCI-IPO Awareness Program on Intellectual Property Rights
Feb 09, 2018 Jamia Millia Islamia, New DelhiSep, 2017
Aug, 2017
Jul, 2017
Apr, 2017
Mar, 2017
FICCI-INTA Workshop: Building a Best Practices Guide on Counterfeit Detection Mobile Apps
Mar 17, 2017 New DelhiFeb, 2017
FICCI - IPO Awareness Program on Intellectual Property for Industry & MSME Sector
Feb 18, 2017 KochiJan, 2017
Nov, 2016
FICCI-ICC International Conference on IP: Key Enabler to Growth & Innovation
Nov 18, 2016 FICCI, New DelhiOct, 2016
Sep, 2016
FICCI-EUIPO-GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks & IP Tools for the IP Lawyers & Professionals
Sep 17, 2016 Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi
FICCI-EUIPO-GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks & IP Tools for the IP Lawyers & Professionals
Sep 15, 2016 Hotel The Raintree, Annasalai, Chennai
FICCI-EUIPO-GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks & IP Tools for the IP Lawyers & Professionals
Sep 13, 2016 Hotel Vivanta by Taj, M .G. Road, BengaluruAug, 2016
Webinar on IPR Policy of India, hosted by: FICCI in association with K&L Gates
Aug 03, 2016 New DelhiJul, 2016
Jun, 2016
FICCI – EUIPO – GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks and industrial Designs for the IP Lawyers & Professionals
Jun 08 - Jun 11, 2016 Kolkata, MumbaiApr, 2016
FICCI Conference on Digital Advertising: Protecting Brand Integrity & Stimulating Content Creation
Apr 04, 2016 FICCI, New DelhiMar, 2016
Roundtable on IP Ecosystem in India: Boosting Indo-US Business Ties
Mar 15, 2016 FICCI, New DelhiFeb, 2016
European Union-FICCI-DIPP Seminar on Registration, Promotion & Marketing of Geographical Indications
Feb 22 - Feb 26, 2016 Nagpur, Chennai and KolkataOct, 2015
FICCI-EPO-EBTC Workshops on 'The European Patent System and EPO Examination Practice in the field of Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology & Commercialisation of IP'
Oct 05 - Oct 09, 2015 Bengaluru, MumbaiSep, 2015
Sensitisation Program on Intellectual Property Rights for Officers of Chennai Customs Zone
Sep 15, 2015 ChennaiJul, 2015
Felicitation of 1.25th Million International Trademark & Seminar on Protecting Brands Abroad with the Madrid System
Jul 20, 2015 FICCI, New DelhiJun, 2015
Launch of Intellectual Property Tool Kit & Capacity Building program on IPR for Police Officials
Jun 23, 2015 GandhinagarApr, 2015
Jan, 2015
WIPO-DIPP-FICCI International Forum on 'Leveraging IP for Enterprise Growth & Competitiveness'
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2015 FICCI, New DelhiDec, 2014
Nov, 2014
Seminar on Gathering Technical and Commercial Information from EPO's patent information products & Commercialisation of IP
Nov 28, 2014 Taj Hotel, Chandigarh
Seminar on Gathering Technical and Commercial Information from EPO's patent information products & Commercialisation of IP
Nov 24, 2014 Courtyard Marriot, Ahmadabad
WIPO-IPO-FICCI Roving Seminar on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
Nov 17 - Nov 24, 2014 Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi
Intellectual Property Awareness Program 2014-15: State level IP Awareness program
Nov 01 - Nov 02, 2014 New DelhiOct, 2014
Intellectual Property Awareness Program 2014-15: State level IP Awareness program
Oct 09 - Oct 10, 2014 GuwahatiJul, 2014
Apr, 2014
Conference on Fostering Innovations and Creativity in Indian Industry through Intellectual Property for Higher Growth Trajectory
Apr 26, 2014 FICCI, New DelhiJan, 2014
Seminar on Importance of IT Compliance in Automobile Industry -Benefits of Strengthening Supply Chain
Jan 28, 2014 AhmedabadDec, 2013
Cluster Level IP Awareness Programme for Machine Tool Cluster
Dec 20, 2013 Le Meridien, Bangalore
Nov, 2013
Indo-European Conference on the Role of the Patent System in Fostering Innovation and Technology Transfer
Nov 29, 2013 Hotel Hyatt Regency, New DelhiAug, 2013
FICCI-WIPO-IPO Public Awareness Building Programme on the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks
Aug 30, 2013 FICCI, New DelhiApr, 2013
Conference on IP Creation, Protection & Exploitation-A Way Ahead
Apr 26, 2013 Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi
Mar, 2013
Regional seminar on 'Indian Intellectual Property Rights Regime, Changing Trends, Issues'
Mar 13, 2013 FICCI, New DelhiFeb, 2013
Indian Intellectual Property Rights Regime, Changing Trends, Issues
Feb 07, 2013 Bengal Club, KolkataOct, 2012
Jul, 2012
Management Development Programme on "IP Management for Business advantage"
Jul 03, 2012 IIM LucknowApr, 2012
Mar, 2012
Jan, 2012
Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA) Delegation to India
Jan 16, 2012 FICCI, Federation House, New DelhiDec, 2011
Oct, 2011
Industry Consultation on "MIB's Task Force Recommendations on Piracy"
Oct 17, 2011 Hotel JW Marriott, MumbaiSep, 2011
Sensitization Programme on IPR in Software for MSMEs
Sep 15, 2011 Federation House, FICCI , New DelhiApr, 2011
One Day National Consultation on Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions
Apr 26, 2011 New DelhiMar, 2011
Feb, 2011
Workshop for Officials of Intelleetual Property Facilitation Centers (IPFC)
Feb 17, 2011 New DelhiOct, 2010
Aug, 2010
Launch of FICCI - MSME Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC)
Aug 17, 2010 New DelhiJul, 2010
Jun, 2010
May, 2010
Apr, 2010
Mar, 2010
Nov, 2009
WIPO International Forum on the "Creativity Inventions - A Better Future for Humanity in the 21st Century"
Nov 11 - Nov 13, 2009 New DelhiApr, 2009
National IP Seminar on "IPR and Innovation: A Way Forward for SME's" on the occasion of World IP Day
Apr 27, 2009 New DelhiMar, 2009
Feb, 2009
Jan, 2009
Dec, 2008
Nov, 2008
WIPO Inter-Regional Forum on The Role of Intellectual Property In The Innovative Economy
Nov 26 - Nov 27, 2008 New DelhiOct, 2008
FICCI - EPO - IPO Programme on Prosecuting And Litigating Patents In Europe And India
Oct 24, 2008 New Delhi
Seminar on Public Funded R&D (Protection, Utilization and Regulation of Intellecttual Property) Bill, 2007
Oct 16, 2008 New DelhiSep, 2008
Apr, 2008
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Mr. Anil Rajput
President -Corporate AffairsITC India
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FICCI Submission on Special 301 Review, 2019
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Rear Admiral Atul Khanna and OP Gupta from GoI address IPR workshop at IIMB on Feb 22
Priyank Kharge, Rear Admiral Atul Khanna to address IPR workshop at IIMB on Feb 22
New IPR policy aims for 'Creative India: Innovative India' but few kinks remain
Separate FDI-FPI cap in defence, banking to keep 'fly-by-night operators' at bay
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Detail PageSignificant increase in filing of IP applications a positive step: Secretary, DPIIT
Detail PageGovt taking measures to enable MSMEs protect IP Rights, monetize creative innovations: Joint Secretary, DPIIT
Detail PageFICCI-US Chamber organise 3rd edition of India-US IP Dialogue
Detail PageNeed to curb Counterfeiting & Piracy to ensure the relevance of Intellectual Property: Justice Prathiba M. Singh
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Detail PageIndia-US dialogue key to pragmatic solutions on intellectual property issues - FICCI IPR Committee Chair
Detail PageIntellectual Property to help secure economic value of sports activities in India - Justice Pratibha M. Singh
Detail PageConference on IPR for Global Business in Bangalore on February 22
Detail PageInternational governance approach required to address issues arising from data generation globally: DG, WIPO
Detail PageFICCI and US Chamber Jointly Launch First-Ever India-U.S. Dialogue on Intellectual Property
Detail PageFICCI welcomes India's Accession to WIPO 'Internet' Treaties
Detail PageCapacity building & enforcement of IP laws a priority: DIPP Secretary
Detail PageGovernment is taking steps to reduce the patent application examination time to 18 months
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