Andhra Pradesh Technology Development & Promotion Centre Information

Andhra Pradesh Technology Development & Promotion Centre (APTDC) has been established in the year 2000, under the joint participation of Government of Andhra Pradesh (the then state before bifurcation), CII and Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) as a one stop shop one stop shop for Technology Promotion, Technology up-gradation and induction of new technologies as a unique model in the country. It is the one of the country’s first Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Facilitation Centre offering end to end IPR facilitation services to all stakeholders across the country. It has recently completed almost 18 years of excellence in APTDC has facilitated filing of more than 28 GI products since Pochampally being the first GI in textile sector. APTDC has facilitated filing of most number of GI’s in the country. The Centre emphasizes on creating & promoting an effective Intellectual Property Ecosystem in the State through Conferences, Training Programs and providing Counselings, Advisory & Facilitation services including drafting, filing and prosecution of Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Copyrights, Geographical Indications, and other related services. APTDC provides user friendly environment, linking support and guidance from Global Experts and Government in promoting industrial growth.