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Fri, May 1, 2026

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US Special 301 Report Flags Persistent IP Protection Concerns in India
PatentsGlobal

US Special 301 Report Flags Persistent IP Protection Concerns in India

India Retains Priority Watch List Status Amid Ongoing Disputes Over Patent Laws, Trade Secrets, and Counterfeiting

The United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report has once again placed India on its priority watch list, citing ongoing challenges in the country's intellectual property protection and enforcement. The report highlights issues in pharmaceutical patent laws, trade secret safeguards, and the prevalence o…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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India on US priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights: What it means and why it matters
PatentsIndia

India on US priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights: What it means and why it matters

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enfo…

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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US places India on priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights. What it means
PatentsGlobal

US places India on priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights. What it means

+ 20 moreUS Iran War LIVETrendingHTCityElection 2026 LIVEAstrologyCricketHoroscope 2026US NewsHT PremiumHT The Next VoiceGamesHT BanglaHT TeluguBusinessReal EstateEducationLatest…

+ 20 moreUS Iran War LIVETrendingHTCityElection 2026 LIVEAstrologyCricketHoroscope 2026US NewsHT PremiumHT The Next VoiceGamesHT BanglaHT TeluguBusinessReal EstateEducationLatest NewsLivemint The annual report reviews how effectively US trading partners safeguard IP rights such as patents, copyrights and trademarks.

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Anand and Anand Launches National Conference Celebrating Indian Scientific Innovations
PatentsIndia

Anand and Anand Launches National Conference Celebrating Indian Scientific Innovations

Centenary event to spotlight historic and modern Indian inventions through law student competition

Anand and Anand, a leading Indian intellectual property law firm, has announced 'The Indian Science Inventions and Innovations Conference' as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations. The event, held under the Raj Anand Moot Court Competition, invites law students nationwide to research and present on Indian-origin…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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US Special 301 Report Flags Persistent IP Protection Concerns in India

The United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report has once again placed India on its priority watch list, citing ongoing challenges in the country's intellectual property protection and enforcement. The report highlights issues in pharmaceutical patent laws, trade secret safeguards, and the prevalence o…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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US places India on priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights. What it means

+ 20 moreUS Iran War LIVETrendingHTCityElection 2026 LIVEAstrologyCricketHoroscope 2026US NewsHT PremiumHT The Next VoiceGamesHT BanglaHT TeluguBusinessReal EstateEducationLatest NewsLivemint The annual report reviews how effectively US trading partners safeguard IP rights such as patents, copyrights and trademarks.

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Anand and Anand Launches National Conference Celebrating Indian Scientific Innovations

Anand and Anand, a leading Indian intellectual property law firm, has announced 'The Indian Science Inventions and Innovations Conference' as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations. The event, held under the Raj Anand Moot Court Competition, invites law students nationwide to research and present on Indian-origin…

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