BRICS intellectual-property offices reaffirm cooperation in New Delhi
The 18th meeting of IP-office heads brought about 35 delegates together to discuss cooperation in intellectual property, innovation and creativity.
About 35 delegates took part in the second day of the 18th meeting of BRICS intellectual-property office heads in New Delhi.
The participating offices discussed multilateral cooperation in intellectual property, innovation and creativity within the expanded BRICS grouping.
Why it matters
Cooperation between IP offices can influence search and examination practice, information exchange, examiner capability and the experience of businesses seeking protection across multiple markets.
SCULTRA point of view
The practical value will depend on specific work products, interoperable data, processing improvements, training and user-facing outcomes. A meeting is useful coordination, but it is not a substitute for measurable delivery.
Limitations
The release reports a meeting and a shared commitment to cooperation. It does not establish binding legal harmonisation, mutual recognition or a quantified improvement in examination performance.
Source: Press Information Bureau / Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, 2 September 2026, 21:54 IST.