Intellectual Property Rights in India (Second Edition)

Intellectual Property Rights in India (Second Edition) by V. K. Ahuja, published by LexisNexis, is a definitive textbook that offers an in-depth study of India’s intellectual property law regime. The book examines the legal principles governing the protection, enforcement, and commercialization of intellectual property rights while addressing contemporary developments in the field.The text comprehensively covers copyrights, patents, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, semiconductor integrated circuit layout designs, plant variety protection, biodiversity, trade secrets, and emerging challenges arising from technological innovation and the digital economy. It also explores India’s obligations under international agreements such as the TRIPS Agreement, the Berne Convention, the Paris Convention, and the role of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).Written in a lucid and analytical style, the book integrates statutory provisions, landmark judicial decisions, and practical illustrations to provide readers with a thorough understanding of intellectual property law. It serves as an invaluable academic text as well as a practical reference for legal practitioners and professionals.An indispensable resource for LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. students, advocates, judicial service aspirants, academicians, corporate legal professionals, patent and trademark practitioners, and researchers, this book is an essential guide to understanding and applying intellectual property rights in India.