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The Indian Penal Code

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Year of Version 1860

Dates

Entry into force: January 1, 1862

Adopted: October 6, 1860

Type of Text IP-related Laws

Subject Matter Trademarks, Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Notes The general laws in relation to Intellectual Property Enforcement in India are mainly the following:
-The Code of Civil Procedure
-The Indian Penal Code
-The Civil and Criminal Rules of Practice

The Indian Penal Code provides for the penal remedies and enforcement through penal courts.
For the provisions on the protection of trademarks, see:
Chapter XVIII 'Of Offences Relating to Documents and to Property Marks', Sections 480, 481, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489 (see pp. 188-192)
For the provisions on the protection of Copyright and Related rights, see:
Chapter XVIII 'Of Offences Relating to Documents and to Property Marks', Sections 463-476 (see pp. 182-188), Sections 489 A, B, C, D, E (see pp. 192-194)

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