Protecting Farmers Intellectual Property Rights in India: Challenges and Opportunities

Introduction Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are essential legal mechanisms that protect the rights of inventors and creators of original works. In India, the concept of IPRs has become increasingly relevant in recent years, particularly in the context of farmers and their rights. Farmers, who have traditionally been the backbone of the Indian economy, are now […]

Planting one seed at a time: Overview of The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001

Anoop Mishra, an intern at Khurana and Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys, looks at the first piece of legislation in the world to protect the farmer and recognize his contribution in preserving the biodiversity and develop new plant varieties. In order to comply with its obligations under the TRIPS Agreement, India has implemented The Protection of […]