B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Intellectual Property Rights II 2012 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is copyright. Examine the nature and salient features of Copyright Act.
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2. Q1 OR Who is an infringer of copyright ? What constitutes infringement ? What are the remedies available for infringement ? Explain.
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3. Q1 (b) A paper setter picks up an extract from "Suitable Boy" a popular Novel authored by Vikram Seth and asks questions based on the extract in the English literature question paper set by him. Whether Vikram Seth can bring an action against the paper setter for infringement ? Decide.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on computer software and copyright.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is bio-diversity ? Discuss the scope and nature of biological diversity.
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2. Q2 OR Give a brief note on regulatory authorities constituted under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
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3. Q2 (b) Bio-piracy.
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4. Q2 OR Traditional knowledge.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) India has adopted suigeneris system for protection of plant and plant varieties. Elucidate.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the rights recognised for the farmer under the plant varieties and Farmers Right Act, 2001.
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3. Q3 (b) Compulsory license.
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4. Q3 OR Reliefs against infringement.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What is a design ? Discuss the origin and development of design law.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the procedure for registration under the Design Act, 2000.
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3. Q4 (b) Copyright in registered designs.
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4. Q4 OR Remedies against priacy of designs.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Paris convention guarantees the protection of industrial property. Discuss.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the salient features of convention on bio-diversity.
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3. Q5 (b) Doha round of trade negotiation.
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4. Q5 OR Berne convention.
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