New Delhi, May 1 (KNN) In a recent report, US Trade Representative (USTR) has mentioned that the Modi Government is seriously examining key issues related to the intellectual property rights (IPR).
 
Indian government took steps for establishment of a domestic IPR-focused experts group, committed to technical engagement on specific issues of concern, and announced encouraging domestic policy regimes, the report has noted.
 
IPR protection and enforcement are major issues raised by United States in recent period regarding the future of the innovative climate in India.
 
United States is working with India to foster an environment that will enable India to achieve its important domestic policy goals of increasing investment and stimulating innovation through, not at the expense of, IPR protection and enforcement," the report said  retaining India in the list of Priority Watch countries said.
 
The US also urged India to reconsider how to meet its domestic policy objectives through fostering a climate that incentivizes innovation.
 
The report further said that the US continues to encourage India to strengthen civil IPR enforcement by increasing judicial efficiency and reducing court backlogs through electronic case management, instituting fast-track procedures for certain IPR matters, training and instituting a system of using specialised judges, and other judicial reform measures. (KNN/DB)