ENA Sectors 2026-02-26 13:16:09 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Feb 26 (KNN)</strong> The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued a Public Notice announcing the relocation of the Well-Known Trade Marks Section to the Intellectual Property Office, Dwarka.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The move aims to enhance operational efficiency and streamline technical evaluation processes related to Well-Known Mark applications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Key Developments</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The headquarters of CGPDTM has been shifted from Mumbai to New Delhi. Consequent to this relocation, the Well-Known Trade Marks Section has also been moved to New Delhi.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">All matters, applications, communications, representations, and related correspondence concerning Well-Known Trade Marks must now be addressed to the Trade Marks Registry, New Delhi.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>NIPEKM to Cover Well-Known Applications</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The National Intellectual Property Pendency Elimination Karma Mission (NIPEKM) will now also be implemented for Well-Known Trade Mark applications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This initiative is expected to reduce pendency in examination and review, improve processing timelines and strengthen institutional efficiency within the Trade Marks Registry (TMR).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Strengthening Trade Mark Administration</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The CGPDTM has expressed appreciation for the cooperation and continued support of the IP fraternity in modernising operations within the Trade Marks Registry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The relocation is part of broader reforms aimed at centralised administrative coordination, faster disposal of applications and improved transparency and predictability in IP processes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This development signals continued efforts to strengthen Indias intellectual property framework and improve service delivery for applicants and stakeholders.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span><br /> </p> 45284 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/cgpdtm-relocates-well-known-trade-marks-section-to-delhi 2026-02-26 13:16:09 knnindia.co.in