Protection of Traditional Knowledge under Intellectual Property Rights in India: A Critical Analysis

The protection of traditional knowledge under the domain of intellectual property rights is a multifaceted issue in today’s rapidly globalising world. This research project examines the interlink between traditional knowledge and intellectual property right in Indian context. It studies the scope of existing intellectual property laws in India as well as international conventions in protecting traditional knowledge. The study highlights important judicial decisions and their implications in protecting traditional knowledge. It also discusses various intellectual property laws of India for protection of Traditional knowledge. It Highlights importance of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library for the protection of traditional knowledge. It offers recommendations and policy implementations for better protection of traditional knowledge that includes changes to TRIPS agreement, equitable benefit sharing and implementing strict national regulations.