Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM)”:
1. It is a professional body which ensures focused action on issues related to IPRs.
2. It works under Department of Science & Technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
A professional body under the aegis of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) which ensures focused action on issues related to IPRs and addresses the 7 identified objectives of the policy.
- CIPAM assists in simplifying and streamlining of IP processes, apart from undertaking steps for furthering IPR awareness, commercialization and enforcement.
- Simplifying and streamlining of IP processes by formulating and implementing a focused strategy for each policy objective
- Coordination with State level agencies and Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India, industry bodies as well as international agencies; IP cells to be set up
- IPR awareness campaign across the country in schools,colleges/universities and the industry
- Training and sensitization porgrammes for enforcement agencies and Judiciary; coordination for effective enforcement of IPR rights.
- Study and facilitate implementation of best practices for promotion and commercialization of IP within the country
Source: ForumIAS factly