Goyal Clarifies CGPDTM Office Shift Amidst Political Blame Game

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal refutes claims of shifting the CGPDTM headquarters entirely from Mumbai to Delhi, clarifying that only the administration and finance division will move. This announcements address concerns raised by Aaditya Thackeray, amid significant growth in India's patent and trademark ecosystem since 2014.

In a recent clarification, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the Controller General of Patents, Designs and TradeMarks (CGPDTM) will only move its administration and finance division to Delhi, while maintaining the Mumbai operational base.

This announcement addresses claims by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, who alleged that the entire headquarters was being shifted, prompting debate and criticism on social media.

The minister highlighted that since 2014, India's patent and trademark system has seen remarkable growth, positioning the country competitively on the global stage.

(With inputs from agencies.)