US Puts India On “Priority Watch List” For Alleged IP Rights Violations
New Delhi: The United States has placed India, along with China and Russia, on its "priority watchlist" of countries on its radar for alleged deficiencies and violations of intellectual property rights (IPR). Citing New Delhi's "inconsistent progress", the Special 301 Report of 2025, released by the US Trade Representative's office, called India one of the "most challenging major economies with respect to protection and enforcement of IP."USTR's annual report lists eight countries on its "priority watch list" for deficiencies and violations of IP rights-- including India, Mexico, China, Chile, Argentina,...