International IP index.

February 27, 2023

India ranked 42^nd on International IP Index released by US Chambers of Commerce.
S topped the index.
Annual Index evaluates protection of Intellectual Property (IP) rights in 55 of world’s leading economies, together representing around 90% of global GDP.
Key Findings for India
- Improved enforcement against copyright-infringing content and provides a best-in-class framework to promote better understanding and utilisation of IP assets.
- Concerns: Dissolution of IP Appellate Board (2021), under-resourced and overstretched judiciary, limited framework for the protection of biopharmaceutical IP rights etc.