A new payment gateway integrated to the e-filing system of the Intellectual Property Office was also inaugurated by Shri Kant. This facility enables payment using internet banking, credit cards or debit cards of more than 70 Banks as against internet banking of 2 banks earlier. The comprehensive e-filing facility covering all Forms was made available earlier by IPO for patents and for trademarks. Through the launch of new payment gateway, the online filing which has already shown a quick leap from 25% to 75 % is expected to increase further. Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary said that the Intellectual Property Office of India has infrastructure that matches the best in the world. He stated that it is commendable that the office is functioning in a fully electronic environment and has established the highest standards of transparency. He said that this office under the Government of India is a unique blend of great hardware and software. He stressed the importance of intellectual property in upgrading the manufacturing abilities of the fledgling Indian manufacturing sector. He informed that the government will be soon formulating an IPR policy.During the occasion, Shri Kant released the first issue of “IP Expressions”a technical magazine that provides a platform for the officials of IPO to share the knowledge and experience gained in the field of intellectual property. Starting initially as a biannual publication, the IP Expressions is expected to benefit the IP fraternity, researchers, students, academicians and public at large as a source of IP information.
