PH Kurian, the Controller General of Patents, Trademarks, Design India resigns

PH Kurian, IAS the Controller General of Patents, Trademarks, Design India has resigned last week from his post. Speculation is that he is returning back to Kerala Cadre and would be joining the Kerala Govt as principal Secretary.

He was responsbile for bringing about transparency and accountability in the Patent, trademark and Design Office.

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  1. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    He was the only man who worked after almost 70 years of the introduction of IP law in India. An extremely brilliant and proactive man, the best CG.

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  2. PCT filing indiaOctober 19, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Heard that, until and unless he don't get an official go ahead by the central government , he said that he will be handling all obligations relating to the Patent and Trademark Office.

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