Geopolitics of the Intellectual Property Rights: Implications for India’s National Security

This article highlights the pivotal role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in science and technology and the complex dynamics of power projection in the global IPR regime, particularly in defence research and development. As innovation becomes a key driver of economic and military power, it has occupied centre-stage. While IPR laws encourage and protect innovation, they also raise challenges, especially for developing countries, which face barriers to accessing cutting-edge technologies. The discussion also delves into how developed nations, particularly those with strong IPR regimes, dominate technological innovation and global arms markets. By analysing India’s IPR laws in the context of defence technology and comparing them with the practices of developed countries, the article sheds light on how IPR affects not only technological innovation but also military modernisation and global power dynamics.

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