India stays on USTR Priority Watch List over IP concerns

India remains on the United States Trade Representative's Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns. The list highlights ongoing American concerns about India's enforcement of IP laws, including long delays in receiving patents, IP enforcement in sectors like pharma, and the proliferation of counterfeit goods and online piracy. India's place on the list does not carry any legally binding actions, but rather serves as a pressure tool to encourage negotiations and trade action if issues escalate.