India and WIPO Sign Strategic LoI to Boost IP Analytics Capacity

New Delhi, May 2025 — In a significant move to strengthen intellectual property (IP) capabilities, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on capacity building in IP analytics.

The agreement was formalized by Prof. (Dr.) Unnat P. Pandit, Controller General, IP Office, and Mr. Daren Tang, Director General, WIPO, in the presence of Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

This partnership aims to bolster analytical competencies within the CGPDTM and other relevant Indian government agencies. Enhanced IP analytics will support the understanding of technology trends, patent landscapes, and innovation potential—empowering startups, academia, and industry to align IP strategies with evolving market needs.

By integrating data-driven insights into policymaking and R&D investments, the collaboration seeks to drive innovation, support strategic decision-making, and foster an evidence-based IP ecosystem in India.

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