Discussion on "Impact of the New Product Patent Regime on Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Agro-Chemicals and Food Industry"
New Delhi, November 2, 2004

Government of India is in the process of initiating changes in the Indian Patents Act 1970, which would be enforceable from January 2005. The changes would relate primarily to the product patent protection in pharma, agro-chemicals and food sector.

To discuss and debate some of the issues, FICCI Institute of Intellectual Property Development proposes to organize a panel discussion on the "Impact of the New Product Patent Regime on Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Agro-Chemicals and Food Industry" on 2nd November 2004 at 3.00pm at FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi. A panel of experts will make presentations on the sectoral issues. Mr. Ashok Jha, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion will preside over the deliberations.

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