Indian Army Registers IPR of its Uniform

Current Context: The Indian Army registered the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the improved combat uniform's new design and camouflage pattern.

• The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademark, Kolkata, was responsible for the completion of the process for registration of the new camouflage pattern and design.
• The Indian Army now holds the IPR of the new design and camouflage pattern, which means that any unauthorized attempt to manufacture it will be subject to legal consequences.
• The unveiling of the new digital pattern combat uniform was done on Army Day, i.e. January 15, this year.
• Features of the new combat uniform are:

1. It is lighter, breathable, stronger, and easier to maintain.
2. Gender-specific changes have been done for women.

• The procurement for 11.70 lakh sets for Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) will begin in August 2023.

Question:

Q.1 Who registered the new combat uniform's Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)?
a. Indian Army
b. Indian Air Force
c. Indian Navy
d. CRPF