THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) ACT (EPA)
The Environment (Protection) Act came into force on November 19, 1986. EPA was implemented to take appropriate steps for the protection and improvement of human environment. Apart from protection and improvement of the environment this Act was implemented for the protection of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property. Subsequent to this Act, various acts are enacted for the protection of various aspects of the environment.
With the changes in the IPR regime in 2005, to make it WTO compliant, India has seen many folds increase in filling of patent applications for protection of intellectual property. While innovations are necessary, their legal protection is equally necessary and for this purpose, it is imperative that the legal requirements and the processes involved in such protection are clearly understood and followed. This requires the services of expert and legal practitioner, practising in this branch of law.
