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

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is copyright ? To what extent copyright in literary, dramatic and musical work subsists ? Discuss.
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2. Q2 What do you mean by infringement of copyright ? What are the remedies available for infringement of copyright ?
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3. Q3 What is bio-diversity ? Discuss the functions and powers of the National Bio-diversity Authority and the State Bio-diversity Board.
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4. Q4 Discuss the policy and objectives of Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right Act, 2001.
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5. Q5 Discuss the rights recognised for the farmer under the Protection of plant varieties and Farmers Right Act, 2001.
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6. Q6 Define design. What do you mean by piracy in copyright in design ? What remedies are available against the piracy of copyright in design ?
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7. Q7 Discuss the salient features of TRIPS Agreement.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Paris Convention.
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2. Q8 (b) Traditional knowledge.
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3. Q8 (c) Rights conferred by registration of Designs.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' journalist highlighted the flesh trade flourishing in some parts of the country in his article and published it in the newspaper. A producer made a stage play and a movie based on the articles published by the journalist. Can the journalist bring action against the producer for infringement ?
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' wrote a book consisted of selected passages from Plutarch's "Life of Alexander the Great". The book also contained introduction and notes useful for education. A similar book was published by 'B' with notes. Can 'A' bring an action for infringement ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' and 'B' manufactured biscuits. A's design was registered. 'B' used an identical design embossed on the biscuits with letter 'AB' instead of letters 'AP' which were embossed on A's biscuits. Can A file a suit for injunction ? Decide.
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