QUESTION 5
GS3
10 marks
What is the present world scenario of intellectual property rights with respect to life materials? Although, India is second in the world to file patents, still only a few have been commercialized. Explain the reasons behind this less commercialization.
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150 words
What the examiner wants
Describe the global IPR scenario for life materials and explain why few Indian patents are commercialised.
ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.
Demand-wise check
- 1Global: TRIPS Article 27.3(b), patenting of microbes and genes, plant variety protection (UPOV), biopiracy (neem, turmeric), Nagoya Protocol, WIPO Treaty on genetic resources and traditional knowledge (2024)≈35 words
- 2India: Section 3(j) bars patents on plants and animals; PPVFR Act 2001; Biological Diversity Act≈35 words
- 3Low commercialisation: weak industry-academia links, low R&D spending, small market for licensing, funding gaps, patent quality≈35 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Global scenarioIndia's legal positionReasons for low commercialisationMeasuresConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Skipping the global scenario
- Not explaining reasons
Draw this
- Funnel: patents filed → granted → commercialised
Value addition
- FactWIPO adopted a Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge in May 2024, requiring disclosure of origin.World Intellectual Property Organization
- DataIndia's gross R&D spending is about 0.65% of GDP.DST R&D Statistics
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