Thrust for Protection of Intellectual Property Right of Indian Innovators Globally
The
third WIPO-IPO PCT Roving seminar was organised by the Indian Patent
Office, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property
Organisation, ASSOCHAM and Cell
for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), on June 24 in Kolkata to
spread awareness about process for protection of Intellectual Property
Right of Indian Innovators .
Four
Roving seminar are being organised organised by the Indian Patent
Office, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property
Organization, ASSOCHAM
& other stake holders in Dehradun , Lucknow , Kolkata , Bhubaneswar in 2019 .
The
third WIPO-IPO PCT Roving seminar was organised by the Indian Patent
Office, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property
Organisation, ASSOCHAM and Cell
for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), and Government of West
Bengal on June 24 in Kolkata .
Seminar was inaugurated by Shri K. S. Kardam, Senior Joint Controller, Indian Patent Office in
the presence of Mr Allal Aloui, Head Technical Cooperation Section, PCT International Cooperation Division,Mr Mougamadou Abidine HeadPCT
Operations Section 1 of WIPO , Dr Rajesh Dixit, Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs, Ms. G. B. Bimi Assistant Controller In Charge RO/IN , Dr Sanjay
Bhattacharya, Head Patent Office Kolkata, Smt Perminder Jeet Kaur Director East and North East ASSOCHAM .
Inaugurating
the seminar Shri K.S.Kardam said “…Intellectual Property movement
started in India from Kolkata in 1856 . Patent Cooperation treaty
application also started in Kolkata …” Shri Kardam
stressed on the need to protect property rights of various inventions
by various individuals as well as institutions like university , R&D
labs , MSMEs across the nations .
National policy on Intellectual Property Right in India was notified in 2016 .
Creativity
and innovation have been a constant in growth and development of any
knowledge economy. There is an abundance of creative and innovative
energies flowing in India. India has a TRIPS compliant,
robust, equitable and dynamic IPR regime. An all-encompassing IPR
Policy will promote a holistic and conducive ecosystem to catalyse the
full potential of intellectual property for India’s economic growth and
socio-cultural development, while protecting public
interest. The rationale for the National IPR Policy lies in the need to
create awareness about the importance of IPRs as a marketable financial
asset and economic tool.
The National
Policy of IPR in India lays down seven objectives which are elaborated
with steps to be undertaken by the identified nodal Ministry/Department.
The implementing or Nodal Ministry/Department
shall coordinate with all other concerned stakeholders, including other
Ministries/ Departments, towards attaining the objectives.
OBJECTIVE 1 IPR Awareness: Outreach and Promotion : To create public
awareness about the economic, social and cultural benefits of IPRs among
all sections of society OBJECTIVE 2 :Generation of IPRs To stimulate the generation of IPRs OBJECTIVE
3 :Legal and Legislative Framework To have strong and effective IPR
laws, which balance the interests of rights owners with larger public
interest
OBJECTIVE 4 :Administration and Management To modernise and strengthen service-oriented IPR administration OBJECTIVE 5 :Commercialisation of IPRs Get value for IPRs through commercialisation
OBJECTIVE
6 :Enforcement and Adjudication To strengthen the enforcement and
adjudicatory mechanisms for combating IPR infringements OBJECTIVE
7 :Human Capital Development To strengthen and expand human resources,
institutions and capacities for teaching, training, research and skill
building in IPRs
The present
IP Policy aims to integrate IP as a policy and strategic tool in
national development plans. It foresees a coordinated and integrated
development of IP system in India and the need for a
holistic approach to be taken on IP legal, administrative,
institutional and enforcement related matters. Thus, the Department of
Industrial Policy and Promotion shall be the nodal point to coordinate,
guide and oversee implementation and future development
of IPRs in India. The responsibility for actual implementation of the
plans of action will remain with the Ministries/ Departments concerned
in their assigned sphere of work. Public and private sector institutions
and other stakeholders, including State governments,
will also be involved in the implementation process.
Dr. K. S Kardam mentioned WIPO-IPO PCT Roving seminars are being organised
in various cities for spreading
more awareness among the stakeholders and to provide information and
training on Patent Cooperation Treaty to the innovators and creators. He
also highlighted the importance of conducting this seminar in Kolkata
as it is a hub of Research and Development institutions,
Colleges, Universities and Start-ups and MSMEs. He encouraged Start-ups
and Entrepreneurs to come forward and to avail the services of the IPO.
His said the purpose of the series of such programs is to reach out to
young innovators across various cities.
To promote awareness about IPR , Government of India as well as State
Governments are introducing IPR as a part of academic curriculum at
school & college level .
A
detailed presentation on WIPO and its history and prospects was made
by Mr Mougamadou Abidine Head PCT Operations Section 1 of WIPO.
Mr Allal Aloui Head Technical Cooperation Section, PCT International Cooperation Division delivered a special
address during the inaugural session of the seminar . Mr. Allal Aloui gave overview and live demonstration of ePCT System .
In her welcome address Mrs Perminder Jeet
Kaur
extended heartfelt thanks to the IPO and WIPO for organising such an
enriching and insightful seminar in Kolkata. She also said that ASSOCHAM
is committed to support entrepreneurs, start ups, academic institutes
of the region and that all possible support shall be extended to
conduct any such future events. She further hoped that innovations and
creations from East and North East cities will definitely
take this region forward in its journey of development.
Mr S A Baba, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department
of Science and Technology and Biotechnology
mentioned about Government of West Bengal ‘s effort to promote IPR as
a part academic curriculum at school , college and university level .
Academic course modules in IPR are being developed in collaboration
with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University
of Technology, West BengaL and a presentation from the department was delivered on the work and opportunities with Patent office in Kolkata.
Dr. Rajesh Dixit, Deputy Controller, In Charge International Search Agency (ISA), said that WIPO-IPO PCT Roving seminars will assist the innovators to learn about this cost-effective and effective system to protect their innovations and through this system Indian innovators can file for patent applications in multiple countries.
In his concluding remarks,Dr .Kardam said “Government of India is proactively facilitating to develop IPR eco system in India.”
The Roving Seminars in India are part of WIPO’s ongoing support, aimed at promoting awareness of the value of the international patent system or WIPO’s Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), in helping innovators to seek patent protection in export markets around the world.
The PCT assists applicants in seeking patent protection internationally for their inventions and facilitates public access to a wealth of technical information relating to those inventions. The PCT makes it easier and more cost-effective for companies and inventors to seek patent protection for their inventions in multiple countries. A single international patent application under the PCT has legal effect in all of the countries bound by the Treaty.
The seminars provided key insights for innovators seeking to take their business overseas as well as means to ensure how to protect their intellectual property (IP) rights. It also guided innovators about new developments in global IP services to help them protect and leverage their intangible assets, and to grow their business .
————————————————————————– Partha Roy