Full Description
This book provides a comprehensive treatment of intellectual property (IP) concepts and their application to Indian industry. Now in its fourth edition, it includes a new chapter on IPR in biotechnology, and numerous cases/caselets in most chapters. As well as explaining the conceptual framework and practices of IP management, the book discusses IP as a strategic tool, its commercial exploitation, and strategies for risk management of IP.This book is primarily intended as a text for postgraduate students of management, students of engineering and those who are pursuing certificate, postgraduate diploma or degree courses in IPR. In addition, professionals and corporate decision-makers will find the text valuable.Key Features:Discusses IPs such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, designs, semiconductor circuit layouts and geographical indications.Covers IPRs in cyber space, fashion design, biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry.Provides IPRs legal provision in the Indian context.Includes a comprehensive glossary of important terms.
