The document discusses various aspects of intellectual property (IP) laws in India, including the types of IP, governing acts, terms of protection, and infringement issues. It covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, and introduces the governing bodies of WIPO and IP law firms. Key points include:
1) Patents protect inventions and are governed by the Patents Act, 1970. The patent term is 20 years from filing and covers functional/technical inventions.
2) Trademarks protect symbols, logos, designs used in commerce and are governed by the Trademarks Act, 1999. Rights are reserved for 10-17 years and renewed.
3) Copyright protects literary, artistic, and musical works and