Synopsis 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 an the arts. This encyclopaedia is made user friendly as it provides with an extensive bibliography reference.