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July 14, 2023
India successfully launches Chandrayaan-3 Mission to land Spacecraft on the Moon.


Photo: India has successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission to land a spacecraft on the Moon. Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Science and Technology, Department of Space, and Department of Atomic Energy, spoke at Sriharikota after the launch, praising the team and thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for unlocking the gates of Sriharikota and enabling India’s space sector.
The LVM3 M4 rocket lifted off from the 2nd Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), SHAR, Sriharikota, at 2:35 PM, July 14, 2023, and successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 into orbit. Chandrayaan-3, in its precise orbit, has begun its journey to the Moon. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) said the spacecraft’s health is normal.
Source: Department of Space, Government of India
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Prime Minister Modi of India attends the Bastille Day Parade in Paris, France, as the Guest of Honour.





Photos: Prime Minister Modi attends the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, France, on July 14, 2023.
Paris, France, July 14, 2023 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Bastille Day Parade as Guest of Honour in Paris, France, on July 14, 2023. The invitation came from H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France.
241-member tri-service Indian armed forces contingent led by a military band also participated in the Parade, marking the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership. The Indian Army contingent was led by the Punjab Regiment, along with the Rajputana Rifles Regiment. Rafale Jets of the Indian Air Force, from the 101 Squadron from Hashimara, formed a part of the flypast during the Parade.
Along with the Indian military and a Rafale Jets flypast, the Parade celebrated the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership and the democratic values of ‘Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.’
Source: Prime Minister’s Office
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WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, is attended by all 193 Member States.















Photos: Delegates at the Opening of the WIPO Assemblies 2023. The Assemblies of WIPO Member States Meetings are taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6 to 14, 2023. Images provided by & copyright © WIPO. Photographers: Violaine Martin, Emmanuel Berrod.
Geneva, Switzerland, July 14, 2023 — It was a significant event for all 193 Member States of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) as they participated in the WIPO Conference held from July 6 to 14, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland. The conference discussed the future of the global intellectual property (IP) ecosystem and WIPO’s activities in promoting all countries’ economic, social, and cultural development. The Assembly saw the attendance of hundreds of delegates, who also had the opportunity to engage in various information-sharing and cultural activities.
• The following officials represented INDE / INDIA:
- Indra Mani PANDEY (Mr.), Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Priyanka CHAUHAN (Ms.), Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Unnat P. PANDIT (Mr.), Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mumbai.
- Rajesh SHARMA (Mr.), Counsellor, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Kalyan REVELLA (Mr.), Deputy Secretary, Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mumbai.
- Pinkesh Kailashchandra JAIN (Mr.), Joint Controller of Patents and Designs, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mumbai.
- Anoop Kunnathuparambil JOY (Mr.), Joint Controller of Patents and Designs, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mumbai.
- Sukhdeep SINGH (Mr.), Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi.
- Clitty SHAJU (Ms.), Deputy Registrar of Trademarks and Geographical Indications, Controller General of Patents, Designs, Trademarks, and Geographical Indications, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Mumbai.
- Karan THAPAR (Mr.), Director, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi.
- Garima PAUL (Ms.), First Secretary, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Himani PANDEY (Ms.), Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi.
• The following officials represented ÉTATS-UNIS D’AMÉRIQUE / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
- Bathsheba CROCKER (Ms.), Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Benjamin MOELING (Mr.), Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Kathi VIDAL (Ms.), Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Virginia.
- Mary CRITHARIS (Ms.), Chief Policy Officer, Director for International Affairs, Office of Policy and International Affairs, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Alexandria.
- Shirin BIDEL-NIYAT (Ms.), Chief of Staff, Office of the Under Secretary, Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Alexandria.
- Chelsea COWAN (Ms.), Program Analyst, Office of Management Policy and Resources, Bureau for International Organization Affairs, United States Department of State, Washington, D.C.
- Ioana DIFIORE (Ms.), Senior Adviser, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement, United States Department of State, Washington, D.C.
- Tarek FAHMY (Mr.), Director, Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, United States Department of State, Washington, D.C.
- Yasmine FULENA (Ms.), Intellectual Property Advisor, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- David GERK (Mr.), Principal Counsel and Director for Patent Policy, Office of Policy and International Affairs, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Alexandria.
- Khashayar GHASHGHAI (Mr.), Acting Minister Counsellor, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- William GOODYEAR (Mr.), Political Associate, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Bettina GORCZYNSKI (Mr.), Trade and Governance Team Lead, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Laura HAMMEL (Ms.), Senior Attorney-Advisor, Office of Policy and International Affairs, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Alexandria.
- Jeffrey HAY (Mr.), Peace and Security Chief, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Carrie LACROSSE (Ms.), International Relations Officer, Office of Specialized and Technical Agencies, Bureau of International Organizations, United States Department of State, Washington, D.C.
- Marina LAMM (Ms.), Intellectual Property Attaché, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Hollie MANCE (Ms.), Programme Analyst, Office of Management Policy and Resources, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, United States Department of State, Falls Church.
- Reena PATEL (Ms.), Economic Officer, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Catherine PETERS (Ms.), Attorney Advisor, Legal Affairs Office, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Shira PERLMUTTER (Ms.), Register of Copyrights, Director, United States Copyright Office, Washington, D.C.
- Maria STRONG (Ms.), Associate Register of Copyrights, Director of Policy and International Affairs, United States Copyright Office, Washington, D.C.
- Charles TRUMBULL (Mr.), Deputy Legal Advisor, Legal Affairs Office, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Grace RAMDAT (Ms.), Strategic Planning Program Manager, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Alexandria.
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. WIPO has several external offices located across the globe, including Algiers (Algeria), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Beijing (China), Tokyo (Japan), Abuja (Nigeria), Moscow (Russia), and Singapore (Singapore).
Source: WIPO
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— The Editor is an Alumnus of WIPO Academy, Geneva.
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