In India, there are different forms of intellectual property rights, allowing a person to obtain protection for their assets. India has actively become party to many conventions and treaties in order to afford international recognition and protection for intellectual property rights recognized in India. Some conventions have led India to introduce new enactments such as the Plant Variety Act, in order to award protection to goods that represent the heritage, agricultural background and fauna of India.
In India, there are 7 types of intellectual property rights, namely
- Copyright
- Trademarks,
- Patents,
- Geographical Indications,
- Plant varieties,
- Industrial designs
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