New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal inaugurated the newly expanded ISA building of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) here in the national capital on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening India's intellectual property infrastructure.

Highlighting India's rich history of innovation, Goyal cited the Konark Temple as an example of ancient precision and engineering, emphasising that innovation has been a part of the nation's identity for centuries.

He described innovation as both a form of intellectual property and a symbol of sovereignty, underscoring its role in driving India's progress.

He noted that in every developed country, innovation, research, and development have been ke...