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Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001(Act No.53 of 2001, as amended up to Act No. 33 of 2021)	2021	Amended up to : August 13, 2021 Entry into force : November 11, 2005 Enacted : October 30, 2001	Plant Variety Protection
The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act No. 14 of 1957, amended up to Act No. 7 of 2017)	2017	Amended up to : March 31, 2017 Entry into force : January 21, 1958 Enacted : June 4, 1957	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (Act No. 37 of 2000)	2014	Entry into force : May 1, 2004 Enacted : September 4, 2000	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
The Patents Act, 1970 (Act No. 39 of 1970, amended up to Act No. 15 of 2005)	2005	Amended up to : April 4, 2005 Entry into force : April 1, 1978 Enacted : September 19, 1970	Patents (Inventions)
The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 (Act No. 48 of 1999)	2003	Entry into force : September 15, 2003 Enacted : December 30, 1999	Geographical Indications
The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act No. 47 of 1999)	2003	Entry into force : September 15, 2003 Enacted : December 30, 1999	Trademarks
The Designs Act, 2000 (Act No. 16 of 2000)	2001	Entry into force : May 11, 2001 Enacted : May 25, 2000	Industrial Designs

Laws/Regulations (76 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Madras High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2022	2023	Published : April 5, 2023 Issued : March 23, 2023	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2022	2022	Entry into force : April 15, 2022 Issued : February 24, 2022	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2022	2022	Entry into force : April 15, 2022 Issued : February 24, 2022	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Rules, 2003 (as amended up to Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2017)	2017	Amended up to : December 1, 2017 Entry into force : May 20, 2003 Published : May 2, 2003	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Trade Marks Rules, 2017	2017	Issued : March 6, 2017	Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Designs Act, 2000 (Notification)	2014	Entry into force : January 15, 2014 Adopted : January 10, 2014	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright Rules, 2013	2013	Issued : March 14, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Gazette Notification of Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules, 2013 and Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2010	2013	Issued : July 5, 2013	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Information Technology (Intermediaries guidelines) Rules, 2011	2011	Entry into force : April 11, 2011 Adopted : April 11, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules, 2010	2010	Entry into force : May 20, 2010	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Trade Marks (Second Amendment) Rules, 2010	2010	Entry into force : September 29, 2010	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights (Criteria for DUS for Registration) Regulations, 2009	2009	Entry into force : June 29, 2009	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (Third Amendment) Rules, 2009	2009	Entry into force : December 17, 2009 Adopted : December 17, 2009	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (Second Amendment) Rules, 2009	2009	Issued : October 27, 2009	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Designs (Amendment) Rules, 2008	2008	Issued : June 17, 2008 Entry into force : January 29, 2008	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular on Implementing the Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules, 2007	2007	Entry into force : October 29, 2007 Adopted : October 29, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules, 2007	2007	Entry into force : May 8, 2007 Adopted : May 8, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Consumer Protection Rules, 1987 (as amended up to October 13, 2006)	2006	Entry into force : April 15, 1987	Trademarks Competition Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2006	2006	Entry into force : May 11, 2006 Adopted : May 5, 2006	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Regulations, 2006	2006	Entry into force : December 7, 2006	Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Biological Diversity Rules, 2004	2004	Entry into force : April 15, 2004 Adopted : April 15, 2004	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2005	2004	Entry into force : January 1, 2005 Adopted : December 28, 2004	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 (as corrected up to November 30, 2004)	2004	Entry into force : April 1, 1947 Adopted : December 21, 1945	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights Rules, 2003	2003	Entry into force : September 12, 2003	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002	2002	Issued : March 8, 2002	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Rules, 2001	2001	Adopted : December 10, 2001	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs Rules, 2001	2001	Entry into force : May 11, 2001 Issued : May 11, 2001	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Information Technology (Certifying Authorities) Rules, 2000	2000	Entry into force : October 17, 2000 Adopted : October 17, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	International Copyright Order, 1999	1999	Entry into force : April 6, 1999 Adopted : March 24, 1999	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents Rules, 1972	1972	Entry into force : April 20, 1972 Adopted : April 20, 1972	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	The Competition Act, 2002 (Act No. 12 of 2003, as amended up to Act No. 7 of 2017)	2022	Status as of : July 22, 2022 Amended up to : May 26, 2017 Entry into force : March 31, 2003 Enacted : January 13, 2003	Competition Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act No. 21 of 2015)	2015	Entry into force : May 26, 2015 Enacted : May 25, 2015	Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	The Companies Act, 2013 (Act No. 18 of 2013)	2013	Entry into force : August 30, 2013 Enacted : August 29, 2013	Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	The Competition (Amendment) Act, 2009 (Act No. 39 of 2009)	2009	Entry into force : October 14, 2009	Competition
IP-related Laws	The Biological Diversity Act, 2002	2002	Entry into force : February 5, 2003 Adopted : December 11, 2002	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP-related Laws	The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (as amended up to the Consumer Protection (Amendment)2002	2002	Adopted : January 1, 1986	Trademarks Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Other
IP-related Laws	The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act No. 21 of 2000)	2000	Adopted : June 9, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	The Seeds (Amendment) Act, 1972	1972	Adopted : September 9, 1972	Other
IP-related Laws	The Seeds Act 1966	1966	Adopted : December 29, 1966	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	The Customs Act, 1962	1963	Entry into force : February 1, 1963 Adopted : December 13, 1962	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	The Sea Customs Act, 1878	1878	Entry into force : April 1, 1878 Adopted : March 8, 1878	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Framework Laws	The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 (Act No. 33 of 2021)	2021	Assented : August 13, 2021 Enacted : August 13, 2021	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Geographical Indications Trademarks Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Framework Laws	The Constitution of India	2020	Status as of : September 9, 2020 Amended up to : January 25, 2020 Entry into force : January 26, 1950 Enacted : November 26, 1949	Other
Framework Laws	The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973	2006	Entry into force : April 1, 1974 Adopted : January 23, 1974	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws	The Arbitration And Conciliation Act, 1996	1996	Adopted : August 16, 1996	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Framework Laws	The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908	1980	Entry into force : January 1, 1909 Adopted : January 1, 1908	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Framework Laws	The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act No. 37 of 1967)	1967	Entry into force : December 30, 1967 Enacted : December 30, 1967	Other
Framework Laws	The Indian Penal Code	1860	Entry into force : January 1, 1862 Adopted : October 6, 1860	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Radio Frequency Devices or Equipments including the Radio Frequency Identification Devices (Exemption from Licensing Requirement) Rules, 2014	2014	Issued : February 11, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Classification Goods and Services	2013	Adopted : November 29, 2013	Trademarks
Other Texts	The Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules, 2011	2011	Entry into force : April 11, 2011 Adopted : April 11, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2011	2011	Adopted : December 30, 2011 Entry into force : October 25, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	The Information Technology (Guidelines for Cyber Cafe) Rules, 2011	2011	Entry into force : April 11, 2011 Adopted : April 11, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	The Information Technology (Electronic Service Delivery) Rules, 2011	2011	Entry into force : April 11, 2011 Adopted : April 11, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Information Booklet for Applicants for Registration of Designs, © Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks	2010	Adopted : February 5, 2010	Industrial Designs
Other Texts	Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure, 2010, © Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks	2010	Entry into force : January 1, 2010 Adopted : January 1, 2010	Patents (Inventions)
Other Texts	Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 (as amended up to February 27, 2009)	2009	Issued : September 29, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Direction of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India	2008	Issued : October 21, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Amendment Act, 2008	2008	Adopted : March 28, 2008 Entry into force : February 7, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2007	2007	Adopted : May 28, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	National Board for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Rules, 2006	2006	Entry into force : October 2, 2006 Adopted : September 26, 2006	Other
Other Texts	The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006	2006	Entry into force : October 2, 2006 Adopted : June 16, 2006	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Other
Other Texts	The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995	2002	Adopted : March 25, 1995 Entry into force : September 29, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2002	2002	Entry into force : December 31, 2002 Adopted : December 31, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2000	2000	Entry into force : September 1, 2000 Adopted : September 1, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Ordinance, 2000	2000	Adopted : January 24, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Other Texts	A Handbook of Copyright Law	1999	Adopted : July 24, 1999	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990	1997	Entry into force : September 15, 1997 Enacted : September 12, 1990	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997	1997	Adopted : March 29, 1997	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Other Texts	The Cinematograph Act, 1952	1984	Entry into force : July 28, 1952 Adopted : March 21, 1952	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	The Antiquities and Art Treasure Rules 1973	1973	Entry into force : August 31, 1973 Adopted : August 31, 1973	Other
Other Texts	The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972	1972	Entry into force : September 9, 1972 Adopted : September 9, 1972	Other
Other Texts	The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885	1885	Entry into force : October 1, 1885 Adopted : July 22, 1885	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Act No. IX of 1878 for Better Control of Publications in Oriental Languages	1878	Entry into force : March 14, 1878 Assented : March 14, 1878	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	The Dramatic Performances Act, 1876	1876	Entry into force : December 16, 1876 Enacted : December 16, 1876	Other
Other Texts	Indian Contract Law, 1872	1872	Entry into force : September 1, 1872 Issued : April 25, 1872	Other

National IP Strategy (1 text)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Intellectual Property Rights Policy for Kerala 2008, © Law Department, Government of Kerala	2008	Adopted : June 3, 2008	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK) IP Regulatory Body

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Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Laws/Regulations (76 texts)

National IP Strategy (1 text)