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Edited By Sudhir Ravindran

 

This book, titled Intellectual Property and Taxation, is a comprehensive guide on the tax implications upon intellectual property. The book seeks to transpire the conundrums that exist when intellectual property comes under the purview of germane tax laws prevalent in India.

The book analyses the tax consequence of intellectual property transactions under the various dimensions of tax law prevalent in India. Different types of taxation namely customs law, sale tax, service tax, central excise and income tax have been dealt with to give an overall perspective of the subject matter. Implicit in a conceptual approach in that each chapter is independent with empirical literature focused on each type of taxation which includes aspects of tax incidence in respect of intellectual property.

The book presents seven chapters, each of which addresses different forms of taxation. This book brings together an author team with much practical expertise on intellectual property and taxation. Each chapter is authored in a manner to provide the general provisions of tax related legislation vis-à-vis their implications on intellectual property with excerpts of important cases and administrative pronouncements setting out the main aspects of taxation of intellectual property. This book serves as a ready-reckoner to students of law, legal practitioners and accountants.

About the Editor

Sudhir Raja Ravindran is an Attorney-at-law in India and Solicitor of England & Wales. He holds a BE (Mech) Degree from the University of Madras, a Masters Degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the Warwick Manufacturing Group and Masters Degree in law (LL M) from the School of Law, University of Warwick. Mr. Ravindran has had varied specialised education in intellectual property from WIPO (Geneva), NALSAR University, Indian Institute of Management at Lucknow and Ahmedabad. He has also completed the ‘Intellectual Property Specialization Program’ jointly offered by the University of South Africa and WIPO, and the ‘IPR Training Course for Patent Experts’ conducted by the Japan Patent Office. He is a representative of ICC India in the Commission on Intellectual Property of ICC (Paris), and an individual Observer of the Intellectual Property Constituency of ICANN.

Praise for the Book

C. Muthusami – President The Coimbatore District Small Industry Association We find that the Book contains very valuable information about the Intellectual Property & Taxation. We shall keep the book in our library for reference by our Office Bearers and members and Industrial visitors to our library.
Bala J Raman – President Congruent Solutions Pvt Ltd This will be a very useful book for us to refer on Intellectual Property Tax implications.
B.K. Bhuyan – Senior Manager Patent. R&D and SS Division TATA STEEL I have gone through the book and found it is a wonderful creation by you which will be of benefit to the industry as well as the IPR Community
Subodh Kumar – Head APTDC & IPR Andhra Pradesh Technology Development & Promotion Centre “At the outset I congratulate you for an excellent initiative to bring out a book on Intellectual Property and Taxation. I had a cursory glance and found the book extremely useful.
Vanitha Mohan – Executive Director PRICOL LTD The book Intellectual Property & Taxation outlining the guidelines of tax and implication for Intellectual Property, I am sure is based on extensive research by the team of authors and will be a source of useful information for the users.

Frequently Asked Questions About IP and Taxation

Proper IP Management involves more than just registering and enforcing rights; it requires a deep understanding of how these assets are taxed. Whether you are licensing, selling, or transferring IP, knowing the tax liabilities ensures your business remains compliant while maximizing commercial and financial benefits.
Intellectual property transactions in India can attract various forms of taxation, including customs duties, sales tax, service tax, central excise, and income tax. Consulting an experienced Intellectual Property Law Firm alongside tax professionals is crucial to navigate the intersection of these complex financial regulations.
Yes, tax implications often vary based on the nature of the transaction and the specific type of asset involved. For instance, the revenue generated from commercializing an invention might be structured and taxed differently than the royalty income derived from a brand name or trademark license.
A specialized IP Law Firm helps businesses carefully draft and structure licensing, franchising, and assignment agreements. By aligning these contracts with both Intellectual Property Law and domestic tax regulations, legal experts ensure that IP transfers are executed in the most tax-efficient manner possible.

The intersection of tax and intellectual property is highly specialized. Reference materials like the “Intellectual Property and Taxation” book provide detailed analyses of tax consequences under various dimensions of Indian IPR Law, serving as an essential resource for students, accountants, and legal practitioners.