<h1>India Boosts IPR Framework: Faster Patent Exams, E-Filing Expansion, and New Support Centers in Punjab & Chennai.</h1> The Minister for Commerce and Industry reviewed initiatives by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion to enhance India's Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) framework. Efforts include modernizing IP offices, expanding e-filing for patents and trademarks, and increasing the number of examiners to reduce application pendency. Patent examination time is targeted to decrease from seven years to 18 months by 2019, and trademark examination time has been reduced to under a month. The government is promoting IPR awareness in schools and universities, and has launched the LetsTalkIP campaign. Additionally, Technology and Innovation Support Centers are being established in Punjab and Chennai.