As per a recent order dated November 11, 2020, issued by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Rajendra Ratnoo IAS (TN, 2001), Joint Secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry will look after the work of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM). In addition to the work allocated to him, with effect from November 16, 2020 (afternoon) until further orders or till the joining of regular Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks(CGPDTM) whichever is earlier.
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