On February 25, the government issued a notification stating that the office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has been transferred from Mumbai to New Delhi. The CGPDTM oversees the functioning of the Patents Act, Designs Act, and Trademarks Act. Additionally, it advises the government on matters related to these subjects.
The notification, issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), confirmed that the central government had decided to shift the headquarters of CGPDTM to New Delhi with immediate effect. Official communications from CGPDTM will now be addressed to the Patent, Design, and Trademark Controller General Office, Intellectual Property Building, Dwarka, New Delhi.
Key Points:
- The office of CGPDTM has been officially moved from Mumbai to New Delhi.
- CGPDTM supervises the working of the Patents Act, Designs Act, and Trademarks Act.
- It also advises the government on intellectual property-related matters.
- Official communication will now be sent to the new office in Dwarka, New Delhi.
Conclusion:
The shift of CGPDTM's office to New Delhi is a significant change in the administration of intellectual property matters in India. This move is expected to streamline operations and facilitate better management of patents, designs, and trademarks across the country.
