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Science & TechnologyEXAMINEYear 201310 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder

What are the salient features of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy in India? How does India balance intellectual property protection with public health imperatives under TRIPS?

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Developments in IT, space, computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR).

Syllabus Tags:TRIPS FlexibilitiesCompulsory Licensing (Natco Pharma)Affordable Generic DrugsPublic Health SafeguardsIndian Patent Act Section 3(d)

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: TRIPS Flexibilities, Compulsory Licensing (Natco Pharma), Affordable Generic Drugs

Recurring Theme Trend: “TRIPS Flexibilities”

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