Govt launches scheme to increase awareness about IPR

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The ministry of commerce and industry has launched a scheme for awareness on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to inspire artists and budding inventors so that they can protect their creations and inventions.
Taking forward the National Intellectual Property Rights Policy 2016, a 'Scheme for IPR Awareness - Creative India; Innovative India' has been launched by Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), an official statement said.
"The scheme aims at raising IPR awareness amongst students, youth, authors, artists, budding inventors and professionals to inspire them to create, innovate and protect their creations and inventions across India including Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 cities as well as rural areas in the next 3 years," it said.

The Scheme aims to conduct over 4,000 IPR awareness workshops/seminars in academic institutions (schools and colleges) and the industry, including MSMEs and start-ups, as also IP training and sensitisation programmes for enforcement agencies and the judiciary.
Workshops will cover all vital IP topics including international filing procedures, promotion of Geographical Indications and highlighting the ill-effects of piracy and counterfeiting.
The scheme for IPR awareness would be implemented through partner organisations to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, for which complete details can be viewed on the website of department of industrial policy and promotion.