ABSTRACT
In this chapter, we discuss the “other forms of intellectual property rights” that include industrial designs, plant varieties, geographical indications, semiconductor integrated circuit layout designs, and traditional knowledge that exist as separate forms of intellectual property rights in the intellectual property regimes of European Union and India, but not in the United States of America. To start with, we point out the definitions for each of these forms of intellectual property rights. In the case of industrial designs, we explain what the right is, its term of protection, products covered, and the benefits ensued and elaborate international treaties. With plant varieties, we outline the definitions and systems of plant variety protection. For geographical indications, we outline many aspects–– including the definitions, types of products covered, the differences between geographical indications, and trademarks, how these rights work in different jurisdictions, term of protection, and various international agreements. Then, for semiconductor integrated circuit layout designs, we outline the definitions, criteria and procedures for registration, term of validity, and sources of information. Finally, we provide a detailed explanation for traditional knowledge, genetic resources, traditional cultural expressions, indigenous knowledge, and heritage, their inter-relationships, biopiracy, misappropriation of traditional knowledge, and remedies.
