Encyclopaedia of Intellectual Property Rights is a unique reference book providing user friendly access to intellectual property legislation and treaties on intellectual property, both international and national. It is an invaluable information resource made available by the editor especially for the researchers, legal professionals, policy-makers, students and administrators. No doubt, today protection of Intellectual property rights has become important in areas ranging from the Internet to health care to nearly all aspects of science, technology, literature and the arts. This encyclopaedia contains details regarding-General International IPR Regime: Reflections on GATT,TRIPS, WIPO and WTO; Geographical Indications :International and National IPR Regimes; Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits; IPR Acts and Notifications; Trade Marks, Service Marks and Trade Secrets: Global and National Guidelines; Patent Related IPR Regime: International and National Regulations; Designs and Industrial Designs: IPR Related Acts and Notifications and Copyright, Neighbouring Rights and Related Rights: International and National Legislations. This encyclopaedia is made user friendly as it provides with an extensive bibliography reference.