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Saturday, May 2, 2026

US Again Flags India on Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Keeps It on Priority Watch List

India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property righ…

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India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement. The designation places India among six countries identified by the US as having significant concerns re…
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Vietnam Designated as 'Priority Foreign Country' in USTR Intellectual Property Report

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U.S. Maintains India on Priority IP Watch List Amid Ongoing Disputes Over Drug Patents

The United States has once again placed India on its Priority Watch List in the 2024 Special 301 Report, citing ongoing concerns over India's pharmaceutical patent policies, data protection, and enforcement mechanisms. The move underscores a longstanding divide between the two nations over balancing intellectual prope…

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