The National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes, and Narcotics (NACIN), Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Government of India is hosting a three-day National Conference on Enforcement and Capacity Building in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) at its new Campus. The conference was inaugurated by Shri. Surjit Bhujabal, Member (Customs), CBIC, who emphasized on the need for enhancing Indian Customs' role in IPR enforcement, augmenting Customs officers' capacity building, leveraging technology, and devising strategies against IPR violations, while also aiming to strengthen collaboration among government agencies, rights holders, and international organizations for developing a unified approach towards IPR protection in India.

The conference will focus on themes including strengthening inter-agency coordination for effective IP administration and enforcement as well as capacity building in India, engaging with rights holders as well as Customs officers to understand and address challenges faced by them in IP protection, through IPR training facilities at NACIN Palasamudram. The Conference will cover aspects related e-Commerce, National IP database, among other things. The event will witness participation of senior officials from various government agencies, representatives from international organizations, industry associations, and right holders.

 

A key highlight of the conference will be the showcase of NACIN Palasamudram's state-of-the-art Immersive Training Centre, which is dedicated to IPR enforcement. This cutting-edge facility is designed to provide comprehensive training to CBIC officers and other stakeholders on the complexities of IPR laws and its enforcement. The IPR Study Centre, within the facility, offers immersive learning experience through advanced technologies, Interactive LFD Walls, Flipbooks, and learning kiosks. The facility also includes a self-learning space with structured content on major IPR cases, enabling in-depth understanding and practical application of IPR laws.

The outcomes of this conference are expected to significantly shape and strengthen India’s policy and commitment towards IP protection.  The conference reinforces the message that 'Collaboration in the field of enforcement and Capacity Building are the keys to effective IP enforcement in India.'

 

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