Q. With reference to the “National Intellectual Property Rights Policy” consider the following statements:
1. It reiterates India’s commitment to Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS agreement.
2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating Intellectual Property Rights in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) Only 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Only 1
d) Both 1 and 2
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2024
Correct Answer: d) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1: It reiterates India’s commitment to Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS agreement.
– This statement is correct. The National IPR Policy explicitly reaffirms India’s commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement under the World Trade Organization (WTO). The policy ensures that India’s IPR regime is in compliance with international agreements while safeguarding national interests.
Statement 2: Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating Intellectual Property Rights in India.
– This statement is also correct. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), now renamed as the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is the nodal agency responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to intellectual property rights in India. It oversees the administration of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property.
Both statements are correct. Hence, the correct answer is d) Both 1 and 2.
