We expect India to improve rank in intellectual property index: Kilbride

Our expectation is that India will improve its rank, both in absolute terms and in relation to other countries, says Patrick Kilbride

India has fared poorly in the US Chamber of Commerce’s International Intellectual Property Index over the past five years. This year could be different, says Patrick Kilbride, vice-president, international, Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC). On a recent visit, he shares with Sudipto Dey what makes him optimistic on India’s performance in the latest edition of the index, slated for release first week of February. Edited excerpts:

GIPC recently went through a re-branding exercise. What is the idea behind the changes?

Instead of Global Intellectual Property Center, it is now Global Innovation Policy Center. The focus is more on outcomes than means. We