This 2026 edition of Commercial’s Intellectual Property Laws serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students, legal practitioners, academicians, researchers, corporate professionals, and all those dealing with intellectual property law in India. Presented as a Bare Act with short comments, the book provides the statutory text of the principal intellectual property laws along with concise explanatory notes, making it an ideal resource for academic study, professional reference, and competitive examinations.

The volume incorporates the latest amendments and legislative updates applicable to the included enactments, ensuring that readers have access to the current legal framework governing intellectual property rights in India.

The book contains the following important legislations:

• The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (as amended)
• The Patents Act, 1970 (as amended)
• The Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended)
• The Designs Act, 2000
• The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
• 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)

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students preparing for university examinations and competitive legal examinations
• Advocates and legal practitioners handling intellectual property matters
• Patent agents, trademark professionals, and IP consultants
• Corporate legal departments and compliance professionals
• Researchers, academicians, and professionals requiring an updated statutory reference on intellectual property laws

Whether used for examination preparation, courtroom reference, professional practice, or academic research, this updated edition provides a dependable and authoritative compilation of India’s principal intellectual property laws in a convenient and accessible format.