Delhi High Court’s Justice Prathiba M Singh advocates for nationwide specialized IP courts under amended Commercial Courts Act to ensure uniformity and expertise in IP adjudication.
Call for National Network of Specialized IP Courts
Delhi High Court Judge, Justice Prathiba M Singh, has urged the creation of dedicated intellectual property (IP) courts across India. Speaking at an event themed 'Shaping the Legal Architecture of Viksit Bharat 2047', she emphasized that uniform, specialized adjudication is essential for robust IP protection.
Justice Singh recommended amending the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 to establish IP courts at both district and High Court levels.
"I have no doubt in my mind that we need to create uniform IP courts across the country,"she stated, noting that such courts would facilitate faster resolution, build jurisprudential consistency, and attract global innovation investments.
For IP practitioners, this signals potential legislative reform that could streamline enforcement, reduce forum shopping, and enhance technical understanding in IP disputes. Given India’s growing IP filings, the move aligns with global best practices seen in jurisdictions like the U.S. and EU.
