Intellectual property (IP) in India refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. IP rights grant creators exclusive rights to their creations, encouraging innovation, creativity, and economic growth. In India, IP is protected by various laws, including the Patents Act, 1970, the Copyright Act, 1957, the Trademarks Act, 1999, and the Designs Act, 2000. These laws provide mechanisms for registering and enforcing IP rights, ensuring that creators can benefit from their innovations and artistic expressions. Patents protect inventions and technological advancements, copyrights safeguard literary, artistic, and musical works, trademarks identify and distinguish goods or services in the market, and designs protect the visual appearance of products. IP infringement is a punishable offense, with remedies including injunctions, damages, and account of profits. India is a signatory to international agreements such as the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), which sets minimum standards for IP protection, promoting innovation and creativity in the global economy.