Conservation of biodiversity is a hot topic of concern worldwide. Intellectual property rights play a major role in protection of biodiversity. Two major international agreements majorly deal with issue - Convention on Biological Diversity or CBD and Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights or TRIPs. This book gives a review of biodiversity and role of IPR and patenting in India and other countries.

Mr. Shatruhan Sharma is a lawyer by profession. He is practicing since 1991 in legal and social field. He has a major concern for the environment and wildlife protection and in the laws which ensure safety of wild life, both flora and fauna.