The CGPDTM has invited comments from the public on reviewing the organisational structure of the office of the controller general of patent, industrial design, trademark and geographical indications (CGPDTM) to make it more responsive to the needs of Intellectual Property (IP) holders and users while
enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of its operations.
The department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP), in a a discussion paper, said that given the radically different skill requirements of trademark and patent office staff, the operational difficulties and the present challenges being faced by CGPDTM and raised the question whether it was important to establish an independent office for the trademarks and geographical indications registry.
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