Intellectual Property Laws

This edition of Intellectual Property Laws provides a consolidated compilation of the principal enactments governing intellectual property rights in India, updated with the latest amendments, including those introduced by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023. Published as a bare act without notes, it delivers the statutory provisions in their exact legislative form, ensuring reliability and precision for academic, professional, and examination purposes.

The volume covers:
• The Trade Marks Act, 1999 [as amended by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023]
• The Patents Act, 1970 [as amended by the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023]
• The Copyright Act, 1957 [as amended by the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023]
• The Designs Act, 2000
• The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 [as amended by the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023]
• The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001
• The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000
• The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 [as amended by the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 (10 of 2023), effective 1-4-2024 vide S.O. 829(E), dated 23-2-2024]

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is especially useful for:
• Aspirants of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), conducted by the Bar Council of India
• Law students and academicians studying intellectual property law and innovation policy
• Practicing advocates handling IPR disputes, registrations, and enforcement
• Corporate legal teams, IP consultants, and compliance officers protecting business assets
• Researchers and policymakers examining the role of IP in economic growth and technological development

By presenting the statutory framework in its pure legislative form, this edition ensures clarity, legislative authority, and practical utility, making it indispensable for examination preparation, academic study, and professional practice in the field of intellectual property law.