Indian government to restructure patent laws

The Indian government is seeking to overhaul the patent rules in the country to spur innovation and research and development (R&D). Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said the commitment to quality will transform manufacturing in the country.

He added that the traditional approach of labeling specially-cared-for and carefully-handled products as 'export quality' should be abandoned, as all goods should be of good quality.

In addition to establishing testing centers across the country, the government is working to ensure the production of quality products. The amendment to the patent act will be conducted with the legislative intent to limit the interference of courts.