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Intellectual Property Rights

Apr 29, 2025, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

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.



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. Further, the IPR division is a platform for continuous interaction between the industry and the Government with a view to providing an interface for businesses to resolve their issues pertaining to IPRs. Most importantly, FICCI is also instrumental in offering substantive and comprehensive inputs and feedback to the Government on policy-related matters.
 
FICCI IPR Division has established an Intellectual Property Education Centre (IPEC) with the objective to impart specialized education in IP field. The objective is to develop awareness about IPR as well as to develop a pool of professionals in the area of IPR, whose knowledge and services will benefit the Industry at large.
 
The IPEC intends to become a premier IP Education place both for students and Industry.
 
For further details about course/s offered by IPEC, please visit www.ficciipcourse.in

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Ruchita Singh

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Feb
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Patent Examiner Technical Training Program

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2024
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Intellectual Property Talent Search Examination: 7th edition of IP Awards and Conclave 2024

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WIPO-FICCI-ICA Webinar: Mediation and Arbitration for Life Sciences Disputes

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FICCI-CLC 1st National Virtual Moot Court Competition, 2024

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Faculty Development Programme: "Upholding Copyright in India’s Creative Industries - A Primer"

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Apr
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Contribution, sharing, collaboration and fostering are key to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Hon’ble Justice Anish Dayal, Delhi High Court

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World IP Day 2024

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Mar
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Roundtable on "Trade Secrets Protection: Challenges and Solutions"

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Feb
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Indo-Danish Roundtable on IP enforcement - Benefits and Challenges

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2023
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FICCI Study:IP Newsletter, December 2023

IP Newsletter, December 2023

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May
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Four-fold increase in the number of patents filed by women in India: Himani Pande, Joint Secretary, DPIIT

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World IP Day 2023

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Feb
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WIPO-FICCI-ICA webinar on Managing and Resolving IP & Commercial Disputes through Arbitration & Mediation

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Jan
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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

2022
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Intellectual Property Talent Search Examination: 5th edition of IP OLYMPIAD 2022

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Apr
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Significant increase in filing of IP applications a positive step: Secretary, DPIIT

Jan
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Stakeholder Suggestions on Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Division Rules 2021

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2021
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Value of Valuation! Estimating your Patent's Worth

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Apr
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Govt taking measures to enable MSMEs protect IP Rights, monetize creative innovations: Joint Secretary, DPIIT

2020
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FICCI Submission on Proposed Copyright Act Amendment

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Webinar on SEP & FRAND Licensing : Recent Global Developments

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FICCI-US Chamber organise 3rd edition of India-US IP Dialogue

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3rd edition of India-US IP Dialogue: Opportunities for US - India Collaboration

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Nov
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Webinar on Customs & IPR Protection in India

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Sep
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Need to curb Counterfeiting & Piracy to ensure the relevance of Intellectual Property: Justice Prathiba M. Singh

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Webinar on IP Protection & Enforcement in Digital World

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Webinar on IP & Access to Technology & Resources by MSMEs

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FICCI Submission on Decriminalization of Offenses Under Copyright Act 1957

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Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights & Social Media

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Webinar on IP & Emerging Technologies: AI, IoT, Big Data

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Webinar on Design Protection & Enforcement in India

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Webinar on IP Enforcement in India: Changing Trends

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Webinar on IP & Collaborative Research in Pharma Industry

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Webinar on E-filing in Courts & Data Privacy Issues during Lockdown

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Green IP for Global Health Innovation

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Webinar on "IP Sector Imperatives for COVID-19: Dealing with the Pandemic Challenges"

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Feb
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FICCI Submission on Standard Essential Patents related Issues in India

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Jan
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IPO-FICCI Awareness Program on Intellectual Property Rights

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2019
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One day Awareness Program on Intellectual Property Rights

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FICCI-IMI-IFPI organise seminar on Digital Piracy

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Awareness Program on Intellectual Property Rights, Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida

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Oct
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FICCI Submission on the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2018

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FICCI Submission on the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2019

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FICCI Submission on the Draft Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2019

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India-US dialogue key to pragmatic solutions on intellectual property issues - FICCI IPR Committee Chair

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2nd Annual IP Dialogue: Opportunities for U.S.-India Collaboration

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May
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Intellectual Property to help secure economic value of sports activities in India - Justice Pratibha M. Singh

Apr
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Reach for Gold: Intellectual Property and It's Strategic Use in Sports

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Feb
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Conference on IPR for Global Business in Bangalore on February 22

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FICCI-IPO Awareness Program on Intellectual Property Rights

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2018
Nov
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International governance approach required to address issues arising from data generation globally: DG, WIPO

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An Interaction with WIPO Director General Francis Gurry on the theme Intellectual Property and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities

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Oct
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FICCI and US Chamber Jointly Launch First-Ever India-U.S. Dialogue on Intellectual Property

Jul
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FICCI welcomes India's Accession to WIPO 'Internet' Treaties

Jun
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FICCI's Submission on the DIPP's Discussion Paper on Standard Essential Patents and their Availability on FRAND Terms - Additional Points

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Apr
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Capacity building & enforcement of IP laws a priority: DIPP Secretary

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FICCI World IP Day 2018: Promoting Innovation, Creativity and IP Generation among Women

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FICCI-IPO Awareness Program on Intellectual Property Rights

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2017
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FICCI–IPO Awareness Program on Intellectual Property Rights

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FICCI-IPO Joint IP Awareness Programme

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Jul
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FICCI Conference on Copyright and the Creative Economy

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Apr
Press Release

Government is taking steps to reduce the patent application examination time to 18 months

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World IP Day 2017 "Innovation To Drive Business And Competitiveness"

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FICCI-INTA Workshop: Building a Best Practices Guide on Counterfeit Detection Mobile Apps

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FICCI - IPO Awareness Program on Intellectual Property for Industry & MSME Sector

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Launch of FICCI-DIPP IPR Enforcement Toolkit for Police

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2016
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FICCI-ICC International Conference on IP: Key Enabler to Growth & Innovation

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DIPP FICCI Joint Workshop on Protection of Trade Secrets

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IPR Policy Roundtable on Strengthening Copyright Industries

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FICCI-EUIPO-GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks & IP Tools for the IP Lawyers & Professionals

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FICCI-EUIPO-GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks & IP Tools for the IP Lawyers & Professionals

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FICCI-EUIPO-GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks & IP Tools for the IP Lawyers & Professionals

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Webinar on IPR Policy of India, hosted by: FICCI in association with K&L Gates

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Capacity Building Program on IPR for Delhi Police Officers

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Roundtable on Effective Implementation of National IPR Policy

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FICCI's Submission on the DIPP's Discussion Paper on Standard Essential Patents and their Availability on FRAND Terms

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FICCI – EUIPO – GOVT. OF INDIA SEMINAR: Specialized training on Trademarks and industrial Designs for the IP Lawyers & Professionals

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May
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FICCI Welcomes New IPR Policy

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DIPP appointing new examiners to speed up examining of patents, designs and trademarks applications: DIPP Secy.

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FICCI WORLD IP DAY 2016

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UK Police cracking down on online piracy; Holds lessons for India in tackling the menace

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FICCI Conference on Digital Advertising: Protecting Brand Integrity & Stimulating Content Creation

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Roundtable on IP Ecosystem in India: Boosting Indo-US Business Ties

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FICCI Submission on USTR Special 301 Review 2016

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FICCI's Suggestions on Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2015

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FICCI's Recommendations on Draft Trademark Rules, 2015

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European Union-FICCI-DIPP Seminar on Registration, Promotion & Marketing of Geographical Indications

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2015
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FICCI-EPO-EBTC Workshops on 'The European Patent System and EPO Examination Practice in the field of Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology & Commercialisation of IP'

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Sensitisation Program on Intellectual Property Rights for Officers of Chennai Customs Zone

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Minister felicitates Mircomax for acquiring 1.25th Million International Trademark

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Felicitation of 1.25th Million International Trademark & Seminar on Protecting Brands Abroad with the Madrid System

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Launch of Intellectual Property Tool Kit & Capacity Building program on IPR for Police Officials

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Apr
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The World IP Day

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WIPO-DIPP-FICCI International Forum on 'Leveraging IP for Enterprise Growth & Competitiveness'

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2014
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Capacity Building Program on IPR for Customs Officials

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Seminar on Gathering Technical and Commercial Information from EPO's patent information products & Commercialisation of IP

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Seminar on Gathering Technical and Commercial Information from EPO's patent information products & Commercialisation of IP

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WIPO-IPO-FICCI Roving Seminar on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)

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FICCI Suggestions on Proposed IPR Policy

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Intellectual Property Awareness Program 2014-15: State level IP Awareness program

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Oct
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One Day Workshop on Protecting Pharma & Biotech inventions in Europe

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Intellectual Property Awareness Program 2014-15: State level IP Awareness program

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Jul
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Copyright & Trademark Enforcement Sensitization Program

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May
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'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

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Roundtable on Copyright Enforcement Tool Kit

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Conference on Fostering Innovations and Creativity in Indian Industry through Intellectual Property for Higher Growth Trajectory

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Mar
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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

Jan
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FICCI Events: Session on IT Compliance in Supply Chain

Seminar on Importance of IT Compliance in Automobile Industry -Benefits of Strengthening Supply Chain

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2013
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Cluster Level IP Awareness Programme for Machine Tool Cluster

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Seminar on IP Compliance in Software for MSMEs

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Nov
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Indo-European Conference on the Role of the Patent System in Fostering Innovation and Technology Transfer

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Aug
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FICCI-WIPO-IPO Public Awareness Building Programme on the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks

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Apr
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Conference on IP Creation, Protection & Exploitation-A Way Ahead

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Debate on Intellectual Property

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Mar
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Regional seminar on 'Indian Intellectual Property Rights Regime, Changing Trends, Issues'

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Feb
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Indian Intellectual Property Rights Regime, Changing Trends, Issues

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2012
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Sensitization Programme on IPR in Software for MSMEs

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Jul
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WIPO-FICCI-NBAI: Conference on IPR

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Management Development Programme on "IP Management for Business advantage"

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Apr
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Conference on National IP Policy

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Debate Competition on Intellectual Property

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Mar
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IP Protect Expo

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Jan
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Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA) Delegation to India

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Policy

FICCI Suggestions on Draft National Competition Policy

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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Issued Notices to Combat piracy of Films & Music

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2011
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Sensitization Programme on IPR in Software for MSMEs

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Nov
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FICCI Study:Pilot Study on IPR Issues Faced by Ayurveda Base MSME Industries

Pilot Study on IPR Issues Faced by Ayurveda Base MSME Industries

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Oct
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FICCI's Suggestions on Proposed National Intellectual Property Policy

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FICCI Study:Report on Industry Consultation on Piracy

Report on Industry Consultation on Piracy

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Industry Consultation on "MIB's Task Force Recommendations on Piracy"

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Sep
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Sensitization Programme on IPR in Software for MSMEs

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Jun
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FICCI Suggestions on Discussion Paper on Utility model Proposed by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)

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Apr
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One Day National Consultation on Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions

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Mar
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FICCI Study:Report on Indo-German Conference on Intellectual Property Rights

Report on Indo-German Conference on Intellectual Property Rights

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Indo-German Conference on Intellectual Property Rights

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Feb
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Workshop for Officials of Intelleetual Property Facilitation Centers (IPFC)

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2010
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Launch of Anti-piracy Coordination Cell

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Sep
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FICCI’s Position on Section 3(D) of the Patents Act, 1970

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FICCI's Position on Compulsory Licensing

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Aug
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Launch of FICCI - MSME Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC)

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Jul
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Sensitization Programme on IPR For SMEs

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Jun
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FICCI Events: (From Left to Right) Mr. T.C James, Consultant, FICCI-IPR Division and Former Director, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, Mr. Biswanath Bhattacharya, President , FOSMI, Ms. Mousumi Ghose, Director, FICCI ERC, , Mr. Ajay Bandyopadhyay, Deputy Director, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Development Institute, Government of India

Sensitization Programme on IPR For SMEs

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May
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FICCI Events: (From Left to Right) Mr. Param Shah, Head, FICCI Gujarat State Council, Mr. Arvind Patwari, Director, Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises, DI, Government of India, Mr. T.C James, Consultant, FICCI-IPR Division and former Director, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India

Sensitization Programme on IPR For SMEs

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Sensitization Programme on IPR For SMEs

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Apr
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FICCI Events: (From Left to Right) Mr. Dominic Keating, First Secretary for Intellectual Property, Embassy of the United States of America, New Delhi, Ms Mini Nair Senior Asst. Director, FICCI IPR Division, Mr. Dinesh Jotwani, Co-Chair, BSA India Committee, Delhi , Ms. Ruchi Tiwary, Deputy Controller of P&D Patent Office, Mr. Nandan Pendsey, AZB & Partners, Mumbai

Sensitization Programme on IPR For SMEs

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Conference on National IP Strategy

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Mar
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Roundtable on Section 3d of the Patents Act, 1970

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Sensitization Programme on IPR For SMEs

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2009
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FICCI Study:Report on FICCI International Conference of Traditional Knowledge

Report on FICCI International Conference of Traditional Knowledge

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FICCI International Conference on Traditional Knowledge

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FICCI Study:Conference Report on "5th International Forum on Creativity and Inventions - A Better Future for Humanity in the 21st Century"

Conference Report on "5th International Forum on Creativity and Inventions - A Better Future for Humanity in the 21st Century"

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WIPO International Forum on the "Creativity Inventions - A Better Future for Humanity in the 21st Century"

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National IP Seminar on "IPR and Innovation: A Way Forward for SME's" on the occasion of World IP Day

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Mar
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Intellectual Property Rights Sensitization Programme

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Intellectual Property Rights Sensitization Programme

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Intellectual Property Rights Sensitization Programme

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Feb
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Intellectual Property Rights Sensitization Programme

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Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) Sensitization Programme

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Jan
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Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) Sensitization Programme

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2008
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Intellectual Property Rights Sensitization Programme

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Nov
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WIPO Inter-Regional Forum on The Role of Intellectual Property In The Innovative Economy

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Oct
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FICCI - EPO - IPO Programme on Prosecuting And Litigating Patents In Europe And India

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Seminar on Public Funded R&D (Protection, Utilization and Regulation of Intellecttual Property) Bill, 2007

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Sep
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Conference on Development and Intellectual Property (IP)

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Apr
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World IP Day Seminar

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