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Ministry of MSME Collaborates with Denmark Patent Office to Enhance IPR Accessibility for Indian Enterprises.

National | Dated: 27 May 2025

In May 2025, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), Government of India (GoI), partnered with the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO), based in Denmark, under the Support for Commercialisation of Intellectual Property (MSME-SCIP) programme.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This collaboration aims to streamline the acquisition and commercialization of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for Indian MSMEs, thereby enhancing innovation capacity and boosting global competitiveness.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The partnership will support MSMEs in acquiring patents, trademarks, and technology licenses, addressing long-standing challenges related to technology transfer and IP protection that have historically hindered innovation for smaller enterprises.
  • (ii) Through its Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs), the Ministry will work with DKPTO to process applications for technology transfer under the IPR framework, and assist MSMEs in obtaining trademarks and patents (licensing).
  • (iii) The Ministry will cover 70% of registration and acquisition costs, with an aim to register 2,500 innovations during the financial year 2025–26.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, the Ministry of MSME partnered with the Patent and Trademark Office of which country to boost Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) access for Indian enterprises?

Correct Answer: Denmark

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