B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Intellectual Property Rights II 2015 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Define Copyright. What are the main features of a Copyright.
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2. Q2 Explain what acts constitute and does not constitute infringement of copyright.
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3. Q3 Discuss the functions and powers of the National Bio-diversity Authority and State Bio-diversity Board.
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4. Q4 Define Bio-diversity. What are the main concerns and issues in Biological diversity ?
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5. Q5 Discuss the procedure for registration of registrable plant varieties. What is the duration of registration ?
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6. Q6 What are the powers and functions protection of plant varieties and Farmer's Rights Authority ?
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7. Q7 What are the essentials and characteristics of an Industrial Design ?
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Salient features of Paris Convention.
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2. Q8 (b) Copyright societies.
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3. Q8 (c) Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Three people take the photograph of the Taj Mahal from three different corners. Is each of them entitled to a separate copyright for his photograph ? Give reasons.
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2. Q9 (b) A foreign citizen undertakes bio-dirvesity related activities in Western Ghats without the approval of National Bio-diversity Authority. Decide. Give reasons.
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3. Q9 (c) A person obtains compulsory licence regarding a registered plant variety, but the breeder fails to provide necessary seeds to the person who obtained the compulsory licence. Decide. Give reasons.
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