Intellectual Property Laws

This edition of Intellectual Property Laws presents a consolidated and up-to-date compilation of India’s principal statutes governing intellectual property rights, reproduced in their bare text form with short comments. Updated to reflect the latest legislative amendments applicable for 2026, the volume incorporates the changes introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 and other recent amendment Acts and notifications, ensuring full statutory accuracy and contemporary relevance.

The book contains the complete text of the Trade Marks Act, 1999; the Patents Act, 1970; the Copyright Act, 1957; the Designs Act, 2000; and the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, all as amended up to August 2024. It further includes the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001; the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000; and the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, as amended by the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 and brought into force up to January 2024.

The text is presented primarily as a bare act, faithfully reproducing the statutory language as enacted, with brief comments for limited contextual guidance. This makes the publication particularly suitable for examination preparation and precise legal referencing without interpretative commentary.

This comprehensive compilation is especially useful for law students, judicial services aspirants, intellectual property practitioners, academicians, corporate legal professionals, and policymakers. By bringing together all major IP legislations in force within a single, updated volume, this edition serves as an authoritative and reliable reference on intellectual property law in India.