Plant Variety Protection In India
The Agreement on TRIPs requires WTO Members to introduce an “effective system” for the protection of plant varieties, therefore the protection of plants is required in India.
Traditional Knowledge
Traditional knowledge is information that is transmitted from generation to generation generally within the community or within families in an oral form without any adequate documentation.
Geographical Indications
The examples of GI are Darjeeling Tea, Kanchipuram silk saree, Bikaneri bhujia etc.
Litigation
IP litigation involves disputes relating to intellectual property, including discoveries, inventions, artistic works, processes and products.
Copyright
Copyright registration is not mandatory. India is a member of both Berne and Universal Conventions
Trademarks
Prior to 15th September 2003 the Trademarks Act 1958 was in enforcement but on this date the Trademarks
Designs
Any person claiming to be the proprietor of any new or original design may apply for registration.
Patents
The Indian Patents Act 1970 has been amended by Patents Amendment Act, 2005