BRICS countries update guidelines on patent and innovation cooperation

Source: Moneycontrol | Original Published At: 2026-09-02 16:49:17 UTC

Key Points

• Updated guidelines were adopted on the second day of the 18th Meeting of Heads of Intellectual Property Offices of BRICS countries in New Delhi.
• Member offices are exploring ways to reduce patent examination delays and share patent search results to make greater use of one another's work.
• Delegates discussed using patent data to track emerging technologies and support innovation.
• Discussions on geographical indications focused on protecting regional products and helping them access markets across BRICS countries.
• New projects include a FinTech innovation monitor, a forum to help businesses use intellectual property and a repository of best practices.
• Participants highlighted the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional systems of medicine.
• India's intellectual property office is hosting the September 1–3 meeting, with around 35 delegates participating in person and online.