Infrastructure upgradation, manpower augmentation, regulatory reforms and IT enablement have resulted in speedy disposal of intellectual property application, DPIIT said in a statement.
According to the data, 1,35,289 trademark registrations have been given during April-November 2020-21. A total of 2,78,023 applications were filed.
Similarly, 9,221 copyrights were granted out of 13,861 applications filed during the period.
“Electronic filing systems are in place for filing of applications for patents, trademarks, designs and geographical indications,” the department said.
It added that the scheme for facilitating start-ups’ intellectual property protection, launched for encouraging innovation and creativity of start-ups, has now been extended up to March 2023.
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