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International 2 September 2026 · Event date: 2 September 2026
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18th Meeting of Heads of IP Offices of BRICS Countries Held in New Delhi

18th Meeting of Heads of IP Offices of BRICS Countries Held in New Delhi
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

The 18th Meeting of Heads of IP Offices of BRICS countries was held in New Delhi from September 1-3, 2026, hosted by India's Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. Around 35 delegates from BRICS nations participated to enhance multilateral cooperation in intellectual property, adopting Updated Operational Guidelines and deliberating on patent examination cooperation, traditional knowledge protection, and new initiatives including IP awareness series and FinTech innovation monitoring.

Why It Matters

Relevant for UPSC and state-PSC candidates studying international relations, India's role in BRICS, intellectual property policy, and government administrative structures. Also relevant for those preparing for commerce/trade-related competitive exams.

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In Simple Words

India hosted the second day of the 18th Meeting of Heads of Intellectual Property (IP) Offices of BRICS countries in New Delhi, part of a three-day meeting (September 1-3, 2026) chaired by India's Patents, Designs and Trade Marks office. Around 35 delegates took part, with Russia, Iran and Ethiopia joining virtually.

The meeting adopted Updated Operational Guidelines for IP cooperation and discussed protecting traditional knowledge, speeding up patent examination, and new projects like an IP Awareness Series and a BRICS FinTech Innovation Monitor.

Key Points

  • Meeting held September 1-3, 2026 in New Delhi
  • Hosted by Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (O/o CGPDTM), DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • Around 35 delegates participated in virtual and physical formats
  • Delegates from Russia, Iran and Ethiopia joined online
  • Theme aligned with India's BRICS Chairship: 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'
  • Updated Operational Guidelines adopted to guide IP cooperation
  • Study on Reinforced Patent Examination Cooperation in BRICS to reduce backlogs
  • Initiatives include BRICS IP Awareness Series, FinTech Innovation Monitor, Industrial Property Commercialisation Forum, and Best Practices Repository

Exam Angle

Host
Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), DPIIT
Meeting duration
3 days, September 1-3, 2026, New Delhi
Delegates
~35, with Russia, Iran and Ethiopia joining virtually
India's BRICS Chairship theme
Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability

A. Russia, Iran and Ethiopia.

Source: Press Information Bureau

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