OBJECTIVES OF PATENT INFORMATION CENTRE (PIC)
- Introducing patent information as a vital input in the process of promotion of R&D programmes.
Providing patenting facilities to scientists and technologists in the country for Indian and foreign patents on a sustained basis. - Keeping a watch on developments in the area of IPR and make important issues known to policy makers, scientists, industry etc.
- Creating awareness and understanding related to IPR and the challenges and opportunities of this area including arrangement of workshops, seminars, conferences etc.
- Promoting Intellectual Property filings.
- Providing advisory and facilitation services for IP protection such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, geographical indications etc.