Introduction The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 (PPVFR Act) is a pioneering sui generis legislation that fulfills India’s obligations under Article 27.3(b) of the TRIPS Agreement […]

Introduction The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 (GI Act), stands as a unique pillar of Indian intellectual property law, designed to protect products whose quality, reputation,

Introduction The Designs Act, 2000 stands as a cornerstone of India’s industrial property regime, safeguarding the aesthetic and visual appeal of manufactured articles—think the iconic contoured Coca-Cola bottle or the

Introduction The Patents Act, 1970, stands as India’s cornerstone legislation for fostering innovation while ensuring public welfare, particularly in a socially diverse nation where access to medicines, agriculture, and technology

Introduction The Trade Marks Act, 1999, as amended in 2010, stands as a cornerstone of India’s intellectual property regime, meticulously designed to protect brand identities in an increasingly competitive and

Introduction The Copyright Act, 1957 stands as the bedrock of India’s creative protection regime, safeguarding original expressions of ideas in literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, cinematic, and sound recording forms. Enacted