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ARTICLE · 31 MAY 2017

India And Britain Sign MoUs On Intellectual Property Rights

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On Monday, 07th December, 2016, INDIA and Britain signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on intellectual property rights (IPR).

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On Monday, 07th December, 2016, INDIA and Britain signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on intellectual property rights (IPR). This MoU will help both the countries in establishing a wide network of IPR.

It envisages establishing a mechanism for furthering cooperation between the intellectual property offices of India and Britain in the field of intellectual property and related information technology services. It further includes exchange of best practices, experience and knowledge of intellectual property awareness among the public, businesses, industry, research and development organizations and educational institutions, as well as on processes for disposal of applications for patents, trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications.

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