6.1.i: IPR Enforcement

Step up national coordination of IPR enforcement efforts in India.

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National coordination of IPR enforcement efforts in India must be stepped up. Today, enforcement is handled on the state level, and the results vary dramatically. Many of the specialized police units set up by the states are barely active and lack training, manpower and resources. Actions by the Ministries of Information and Broadcasting and Human Resources Development (HRD) to co-ordinate state enforcement efforts are important first steps. The goal should be a national unit dedicated to IPR enforcement and with powers to enforce across state borders. As a first step, a single centralized body should be designated to coordinate IPR enforcement efforts, identify and publicize best enforcement practices at the state level, and direct national resources to IPR enforcement. Action: GoI.

Stakeholder(s):

• Ministry of Information and Broadcasting


• Ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD)


• Government of India

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