Intellectual Property Rights Law in India

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Description
Intellectual property rightscontinue to evolve rapidly, reflecting the dynamic interplay of technology, commerce, and innovation. This thoroughly revised 2025 edition of Intellectual Property Rights Law in India aims to provide a comprehensive, updated, and accessible resource for students, scholars, legal practitioners, and business professionals navigating the complexities of this critical area of law.
Over the past few years, significant developments have shaped the global and domestic Intellectual Property Rights landscape. Landmark judicial decisions, amendments to key legislation, and evolving international agreements in various Intellectual Property Rights. This edition reflects these advancements, offering detailed analyses. These discussions provoke thought and foster a deeper understanding of how Intellectual Property Rights intersect with broader societal, economic, and technological trends.
This edition would not have been possible without the invaluable feedback and insights from the readers, colleagues, and contributors. Their engagement and critical reflections have guided the revisions and enhancements to this work.
I hope this book continues to serve as a trusted companion for those studying and practicing in the realm of Intellectual Property Law. I welcome feedback and suggestions for further refinement in future editions.
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Contents
1. Copyright
2. Patents.
3. Trade Marks
4. Geographical Indications of Goods
5. Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights
6. Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design
7. Industrial Designs
8 Protection of Undisclosed Information
9. Control of Anti-Competitive Practices in Contractual Licences
10. Epilogue - the IPR Scene
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Author Details
T Ramappa is a lawyer advising on company law and corporate commercial matters with deep experience in mergers, joint ventures, technology transfer agreements, equipment purchase contracts and arbitration. His articles on some of these subjects have been published in leading journals and newspapers in India. Wheeler Publishing published, in June 2000, his book Intellectual Property Rights under WTO - Tasks Before India*. Macmillan India Ltd published, in 2002, his next book Legal Issues in Electronic Commerce*. Asia Law House published his book Intellectual Property Rights Law in India in 2010.The second edition of this book was published by Asia Law House, in 2016.In 2011, Asia Law House published his book 'Professional Services - Rights and Duties'. Oxford University Press India published in 2006 his book Competition Law in India - Policy, Issues and Developments* and a paperback edition of the same work in 2009, with a critique on the 2007 amendments to the Competition Act, 2002. The next edition, third and revised edition of this book, was published in 2014. In June 2015, the Company Law Institute of India, Chennai published his book on The Companies Act, 2013 as amended by the Companies [Amendment] Act, 2015.