<h1>India Celebrates IP Excellence: National Awards Highlight Innovation, AI in Trademarks, and Women Entrepreneur Participation</h1> The National Intellectual Property Awards 2024, held in New Delhi, recognized outstanding contributions to intellectual property (IP) creation and commercialization in India. The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry emphasized innovation as crucial for India's development, advocating for AI and data analytics in trademark searches and stronger copyright protection. The government aims to enhance the IP ecosystem through legislative reforms and initiatives like the Anusandhan National Research Foundation. India's Global Innovation Index ranking has improved, and efforts are underway to streamline IP processes and encourage participation from women entrepreneurs, startups, and MSMEs. The awards also align with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recognition.