Proposed relocation of IPAB from Chennai invites criticism from DMK

Sources close to the development said IPAB's location has become a point of discussion as judicial officials are not interested to move to Chennai to join the board

Proposed relocation of the principal office of Chennai-based Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB), or opening of a new Bench in a different city has triggered protest from DMK in Tamil Nadu. The central government is expected to share its stand on the relocation on February 5, the date of next hearing on a related case in the Supreme Court.

"Shocked to hear that the Government of India is considering relocating Intellectual Property Appellate Board from its principal seat in Chennai. Any such move would be unfair and against the interests of the city and state. I urge the prime minister