CLA’s Patent Law
 

CLA’s Patent Law – 1st Edition, 2025 is a comprehensive and up-to-date legal treatise that offers a detailed analysis of patent law in India, enriched with international perspectives, landmark judgments, and practical commentary. Tailored for students, legal practitioners, patent agents, academicians, and corporate legal teams, this first edition provides a structured and accessible overview of the Indian patent system, in line with the Patents Act, 1970 as amended up to 2025, along with applicable rules and global IP standards.

With the rising importance of intellectual property rights in innovation-driven economies, this book addresses the growing demand for a clear, authoritative, and practical guide to patent laws, procedures, and compliance. It covers everything from patentability criteria to filing, opposition, infringement, licensing, and litigation, making it an ideal companion for both theory and practice.

Key Features:

• Complete Coverage of Indian Patent Law: Offers in-depth analysis of the Patents Act, 1970, the Patent Rules, and relevant judicial interpretations shaping Indian jurisprudence.

• Updated as per 2025 Amendments: Incorporates the latest legislative changes, procedural reforms, and case law developments applicable up to 2025.

• Step-by-Step Procedural Guide: Details the entire patent process, from application filing to grant, post-grant opposition, revocation, and enforcement.

• Judicial and Practical Insights: Summarizes key judgments from Indian courts and includes global best practices and TRIPS compliance insights for comparative understanding.

• Licensing and Commercialization: Explores the legal framework around patent assignment, licensing, compulsory licensing, and technology transfer agreements.

• Focus on Emerging Sectors: Discusses patent issues in pharma, biotechnology, software, and AI, with examples and practical application.

• Drafting Tips & Checklists: Includes sample formats, checklists, and guidelines for patent agents, law students, and start-ups to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Ideal for Exam Preparation & Practice: Useful for Patent Agent Examination aspirants, law universities, and professionals handling IP portfolios.

Why This Book is Essential:

• Authoritative First Edition: Published by Central Law Agency (CLA), a name trusted for accuracy and quality in legal publishing.

• Bridges Theory and Practice: Offers academic clarity with practitioner-oriented guidance, suitable for both legal education and day-to-day IP law practice.

• Supports Innovation & Start-ups: Empowers innovators and entrepreneurs to protect their inventions legally and commercially in the Indian and global context.

• Conforms to Global Standards: Discusses alignment with WIPO guidelines, TRIPS Agreement, and international treaties, making it globally relevant.

• Valuable Reference Tool: Serves as a ready reckoner for patent attorneys, R&D professionals, corporate counsels, and government policy analysts.

CLA’s Patent Law – 1st Edition, 2025 stands as an indispensable guide to the complex world of patent law in India. Whether you are navigating your first patent application, studying for a competitive exam, or advising clients on infringement issues, this book equips you with the legal clarity and procedural confidence you need in today’s fast-evolving IP landscape.