Building IP Intelligence: A Strategic Partnership between India and WIPO

New Delhi, May 2025 — In a significant move to strengthen intellectual property (IP) capabilities, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on capacity building in IP analytics.

The agreement was formalized by Prof. (Dr.) Unnat P. Pandit, Controller General, IP Office, and Mr. Daren Tang, Director General, WIPO, in the presence of Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

This partnership aims to bolster analytical competencies within the CGPDTM and other relevant Indian government agencies. Enhanced IP analytics will support the understanding of technology trends, patent landscapes, and innovation potential—empowering startups, academia, and industry to align IP strategies with evolving market needs.

By integrating data-driven insights into policymaking and R&D investments, the collaboration seeks to drive innovation, support strategic decision-making, and foster an evidence-based IP ecosystem in India.

A Letter of Intent (LoI) has been signed between the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) and WIPO to collaborate on capacity building in IP Analytics in the Office of the CGPDTM and other relevant agencies of the Government of India in collaboration with the Office of the CGPDTM. The LoI was formally signed by Prof. (Dr.) Unnat P. Pandit, Controller General, IP Office, and Mr. Daren Tang, Director General, WIPO in the presence of Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), IP Analytics plays a crucial role in understanding technology trends, identifying white spaces for innovation, assessing patent landscapes, and supporting startups, academia, and industry in aligning their IP strategies with market and technological opportunities. This collaboration aims to enhance analytical capabilities in the field of intellectual property, fostering evidence-based policy making, strategic R&D investment, technology forecasting, and innovation-driven decision-making.

Source: https://www.ipindia.gov.in/newsdetail.htm?1075/