When a person gives birth to an invention, product or innovation, patent is provided for its protection. Patents are provided for a period of up to 20 years.
Copyright rights in India are regulated under the Copyright Act, 1957. Copyright is provided to any creator for its literary and artistic works. The creation cannot be reproduced or reproduced without the permission of the creator for the composition that is provided to the creator. Whereas trademark is different from patent and copyright.
The difference between the goods and services of an enterprise's goods and services and other enterprise is clarified by the trademark. Trademarks in India are regulated by the Trademark Act 1999.
India's global position in intellectual property:-
In the case of intellectual property, India's position is very weak. In the year 2017, India has been ranked 43th out of 45 countries in the Intellectual Property Index released by the United States Chamber of Commerce.
India has the lowest position in comparison to other BRICS groups.
It is notable that BRICS countries have been given Brazil 32rd, Russia 23rd, China 27th and South Africa 33rd place.
Major goals set under the National Intellectual Property Policy, 2016
In order to make intellectual property rights in the country in line with international rules and to encourage innovation and innovation, the National Intellectual Property Policy was released in 2016, under which the following goals have been set-
To make all sections of the society aware so that they can understand the social, economic and cultural benefits of intellectual property rights.
To promote the commercial importance of intellectual property rights and to encourage creation of them.
Establish reconciliation and balance between intellectual property rights and matters related to widespread public interest.
Empowering the judicial system and enforcement system so that matters related to the violation of intellectual property rights can be properly resolved.
To modernize the administration that is a service-based intellectual property authority can be empowered.
To promote education, training and research to create a new India in relation to intellectual property rights.
Conclusion:
It can be concluded that India's position in the case of intellectual property rights is very weak. Changes in this situation can be brought about by implementing the objectives of the National Intellectual Property Rights Policy, 2016.
