By Shilpi Saurav Sharan and Swayamsiddha Das
Introduction
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), superseding the notification dated November 25, 1959 recently vide its notification F. No. P-24017/56/2024-IPR-I., dated February 26, 2025 has announced the relocation of the CGPDTM Headquarters along with the relocation of Establishment and Finance Division from Mumbai to New Delhi. (The official notification can be accessed here)
What does the Notification Say?
Relocation of Headquarters from Mumbai to New Delhi
With immediate effect of the Notification, relocation will be as follows:
Earlier address: Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks Bhoudhik Sampada Bhavan, Head Post Office, Shaikh Mistry Rd, near Antop Hill, Dosti Acres, Antop Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400037
Relocated address: Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Plot No. 32, Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110078
Official Communications
All official communications which are intended for CGPDTM would now be addressed to the CGPDTM Office of Delhi.
Conclusion
This new change has been introduced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with the aim to streamline and centralize the administrative process and marks as a watershed moment for the IP Offices in India.