Striking the Balance: The Interplay between Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law in India

Introduction Many times the exclusive Intellectual Property Rights coexist with various sectors and industries like pharmaceuticals, technology and digital markets, often leading to clashes primarily between two demands, firstly to keep and maximise competitive pricing and secondly, to protect the welfare of consumers. In this fast changing and dynamic economic landscape, a blend of various regulatory mechanisms is needed for market control and governance, which are designed especially to...