National Intellectual Property (IP) Awards are conferred every year by Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to recognize and reward the top achievers, comprising individuals, institutions, organisations, enterprises, police units and other legal entities, for IP creation, commercialization and enforcement, which has contributed towards strengthening IP eco-system in the country and encouraging creativity and innovation.

There are 11 categories of National IP Awards 2020 which will be presented to the awardees in an event to be organized in Delhi by Indian Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 26th April 2020, coinciding with the World IP Day which falls on 26th April.

The Information brochure, application form and other documents in this regard are also available at website, www.ipindia.nic.in, at the provided link: http://www.ipindia.nic.in/newsdetail.htm?652. The last date to send the completed application to this office is 6th February 2020.

You are requested to kindly spread the message among the eligible entities and encourage them to apply for these awards.