Government’s Quest For IP Awareness Through Schemes & Policy Interventions
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 24
- 2 min read
Gautam Punjwani, BBA LLB, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies
ABSTRACT
Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are fundamental instruments in a nation’s journey toward innovation-led development. In a diverse country like India, where creativity is surrounded in the practices of farmers, artisans, and other grassroot innovators, it becomes imperative to ensure that the benefits and knowledge of IP laws reach the broader population and not just the educated or urban elite. In today’s innovation-driven economy, the rising significance of Intellectual Property (IP) in the global knowledge has necessitated robust governmental intervention to foster awareness, accessibility, and effective utilization of IP rights.
In India, the government has progressively acknowledged the vital role of IP in creating innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development. The cornerstone of India’s IP framework, the National IPR Policy 2016, India consolidated its commitment to fostering a "Creative & Innovative India." Furthermore, flagship programs such as "Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM)", "Startup India", and “Make in India” have integrated IP components to ensure that creators, startups, MSMEs, and educational institutions are sensitized and empowered to register and enforce their rights.
In alignment with international standards such as the TRIPS Agreement under the WTO, India has modernized its statutory IP regime to improve accessibility, efficiency, and transparency. The government’s collaborative efforts with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), industry bodies, and academic institutions underscore its commitment to creating an inclusive IP ecosystem.
Simplified procedures, fee concessions for start-ups and educational institutions, online filing systems, and expedited examinations have further democratized access to the IP system. Awareness campaigns, capacity- building initiatives, IP literacy programs in schools and colleges, and training for enforcement agencies have played a pivotal role in bridging the knowledge gap across stakeholders.
Through this article the author attempts to highlight the initiatives taken up by the Government of India and certainly by the Intellectual Property Office of India to enhance the availability of IP to the society. Through their various collaborative and individual efforts which undeniably have proven to be a success, these policies have helped in educating the people about various dimensions of the Intellectual Property Laws.
The article is ultimately going to talk about the threshold of effectiveness of these governmental schemes and policy interventions in fostering a culture of innovation and respect for intellectual property in India. It explores how these initiatives contribute to national development, economic growth, and global competitiveness.
Keywords: Intellectual Property Rights, Indian IP Laws, IP Regime, IP Consciousness, Intellectual Creations, IP Literacy.
