Intellectual Property Rights (Law in India) by T. Ramappa
Book Overview
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are central to innovation, creativity, and economic development. This book presents a detailed and systematic analysis of Indian intellectual property laws, making it suitable both as an academic textbook and as a professional reference.
The book covers key areas such as:
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Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights: Concept, nature, scope, and significance of IPR in modern society.
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Copyright Law: Protection of literary, artistic, musical, and digital works, authors’ rights, and infringement remedies.
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Patent Law: Patentable inventions, registration process, rights of patentees, compulsory licensing, and infringement.
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Trademark Law: Registration, protection, passing off, and enforcement of trademarks.
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Industrial Designs: Legal protection and commercial importance of designs.
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Geographical Indications: Protection of regional products and traditional knowledge.
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Plant Variety Protection and Traditional Knowledge: Emerging areas of intellectual property law.
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International IPR Regime: TRIPS Agreement, WIPO conventions, and India’s obligations under international law.
The author adopts a clear and analytical approach, supported by relevant case law and examples, enabling readers to understand both the theoretical foundations and practical application of IPR laws.