📘 Text Book of Intellectual Property Rights | 9th Edition (2025)
✍️ Authored by Dr. S. V. Damodar Reddy, this widely acclaimed textbook has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest legal developments in the domain of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India and across the globe. Now in its 9th edition, the book has consistently served as a foundational and reference text for students, legal professionals, academicians, and innovators who seek a deep and structured understanding of IPR law and its practical implications.
This edition presents a holistic and contemporary analysis of intellectual property, blending theoretical frameworks with legal applications. It covers all key branches of IPR—patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, geographical indications, trade secrets, plant varieties, and semiconductor layout designs—alongside relevant international treaties like TRIPS, Berne Convention, Paris Convention, and WIPO regulations.
📌 Key Highlights:
📖 Comprehensive and Student-Friendly: Written in an easy-to-understand language with structured chapters, topic-wise clarity, and illustrative examples to aid better conceptual understanding.
⚖️ Coverage of Indian and International Legal Frameworks: Detailed exposition of Indian IPR laws and their alignment with global standards.
📚 Exam-Oriented Layout: Includes summaries, key points, previous exam questions, and MCQs at the end of each chapter, making it ideal for academic and competitive exam preparation.
🧠 Case Law Integration: Analysis of landmark judgments and recent Supreme Court and High Court decisions that impact the interpretation and enforcement of IPR.
🌐 Practical Insights: Discussion on the registration processes, infringement issues, enforcement mechanisms, and emerging challenges such as digital piracy, AI-generated works, and biotechnology patents.
🏛️ Pedagogically Enriched: Helpful for LL.B., LL.M., BBA-LLB, MBA, and professional courses in law, business, and technology.
This book stands as a complete academic and professional guide, recommended by various law schools and universities. Dr. Reddy’s deep academic insight, combined with a practitioner’s perspective, makes this an indispensable tool for anyone navigating the evolving landscape of intellectual property rights.
