Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights

Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights is a clear, syllabus-matched guide to India’s IP regime and its global links. Beginning with general principles and the economic rationale, it situates Indian law within Paris, Berne and TRIPS/WIPO, then moves into actionable, statute-based learning. The Patents Act, 1970 segment explains patentability criteria (novelty, inventive step, industrial application), prior art/anticipation, provisional vs. complete specifications, pre- and post-grant opposition, rights of patentees, licensing/assignment, and available defences and remedies—including the role of patent agents. Trademark law is covered through the Trade Marks Act, 1999 with a step-by-step registration workflow, grounds for refusal, infringement and passing off, proprietor rights, and licensing/assignment. Copyright law under the Copyright Act, 1957 addresses subsistence, term, authorship and ownership, moral and economic rights, fair use, societies and the Copyright Board, enforcement options, and current issues in the digital environment. The text also touches GI protection, industrial designs, trade secrets, and semiconductor layout-designs, offering a rounded view of India’s IP toolkit. A substantial glossary delivers crisp definitions essential for examinations and practice. This is a reliable, exam-oriented companion for students and early practitioners who need procedures, remedies and concepts presented simply and systematically.