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Download Solution PDFThe department of Biotechnology (GOI) established the Biotechnology Patent Facilitation Center (BPFC) in the year ________.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 4
Key Points
- The Biotechnology Patent Facilitation Center (BPFC) was established by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Government of India (GOI) in the year 1999.
- The BPFC was set up to facilitate and promote the filing and processing of patents in the field of biotechnology.
- It aims to provide support and guidance to researchers, scientists, and inventors in navigating the complex process of patenting their biotechnological innovations.
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