Explanation:

CIPAM is a professional body under the aegis of the DIPP, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Its mandate is to effectively implement National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy adopted in May 2016 with slogan – “Creative India; Innovative India”. It has undertaken several measures to strengthen IP ecosystem in the country. It has been mandated to undertake:

• Simplifying and streamlining of IP processes by formulating and implementing a focused strategy for each policy objective
• Coordination with State level agencies and Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India, industry bodies as well as international agencies;
• IP cells to be set up
• IPR awareness campaign across the country in schools, colleges/universities and the industry
• Training and sensitization porgrammes for enforcement agencies and Judiciary; coordination for effective enforcement of IPR rights.

Study and facilitate implementation of best practices for promotion and commercialization of IP within the country.