Navigating the Intersection of Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law: Balancing Innovation with Market Competition

This book engages with the increasingly vital intersection of Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law offering a rich collection of scholarly perspectives on how legal systems can safeguard innovation while preserving market fairness. Featuring contributions from emerging academics and legal practitioners the volume critically examines issues ranging from digital monopolies and fair use doctrines to IP challenges in startups and technology markets. Bridging theory and real-world application it aims to serve as a meaningful resource for scholars policymakers and professionals navigating this complex and evolving legal landscape. This volume has been shaped under the insightful guidance of Dr. Trapti Varshney serving as the Editor-in-Chief. With her academic rigor and depth of understanding in intellectual property and competition law Dr. Varshney has been instrumental in steering this project from ideation to execution. Supporting her editorial leadership are Mr. Bijay Agarwal and Ms. Jaishree Patel the editors of this volume. Mr. Agarwal brings a keen analytical approach to the evolving dynamics of competition policy and start-up ecosystems contributing both as an editor and an author. Ms. Patel combines her editorial diligence with scholarly insight having contributed a nuanced chapter on fair use and exhaustion within IP law. Together the editorial team has worked diligently to curate a diverse collection of perspectives on the intersection of Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law. Their collaborative efforts reflect not just in the quality of the contributions but also in the intellectual coherence and accessibility of the volume. Their shared commitment to academic integrity innovation and meaningful dialogue has made this book a valuable resource for students scholars and professionals alike.