Encyclopaedia of Intellectual Property Rights is a unique reference book providing user-friendly access to intellectual property legislation and treaties on intellectual property, both international and national. It is an invaluable information resource made available by the editor especially for the researchers, legal professionals, policy-makers, students and administrators. No doubt, today protection of Intellectual property rights has become important in areas ranging from the Internet to health care to nearly all aspects of science, technology, literature and the arts.

This encyclopaedia contains details regarding-General International IPR Regime: Reflections on GATT, TRIPS, WIPO and WTO; Geographical Indications: International and National IPR Regimes; Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits; IPR Acts and Notifications; Trade Marks, Service Marks and Trade Secrets: Global and National Guidelines; Patent Related IPR Regime: International and National Regulations; Designs and Industrial Designs: IPR Related Acts and Notifications & Copyright, Neighbouring Rights and Related Rights: International and National Legislations. This encyclopaedia is made user friendly as it provides with an extensive bibliography reference.

Law is variously defined as a rule or set of rules, enforceable by the courts, regulating the government of a state, the relationship or conduct of subjects of the state towards each other; a rule or body of rules made by the legislatures.

This dictionary provides basic vocabulary of law. The subject matter encompasses criminal, civil, commercial and international and international law.

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University Grants Commission (UGC) conducts a competitive test (NET) for Lecturership and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for Indian Universities. Similarly various States also conduct similar tests (SLET) for Recruitment in their universities and colleges. CSIR too conducts tests for filing positions in its fold.

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This revised and enlarged volume on Law contains all required information on the subject in the latest context. The topics are categorically described in analytical and coherent way.

This book is prepared by a Team of Experts in the field consisting of seasoned Academics, and Professionals having long experience.

Regulation and maintenance of law and securing justice for all is the prime concern of ever nation. Government of India has the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs at the helm of these affairs at apex level. This book is substantially bases on the official documents- highlights the functions, setup and other aspects of the Ministry.

Department of Legal Affairs; Legislative department; Department of justice; General aspects; Indian democracy and government etc. are the key issues covered in this book.