B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Intellectual Property Rights II 2016 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Copyright is a 'Bundle of Rights'. Describe various rights enjoyed by an owner of copyright.
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2. Q2 Explain in brief the works in which copyright subsists.
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3. Q3 What is bio-diversity ? Discuss the scope and nature of biological diversity.
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4. Q4 Explain the procedure for registration under the Design Act, 2000.
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5. Q5 India has adopted Suigeneris system for protection of plant and plant varieties. Explain.
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6. Q6 Explain the salient features of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights Act 2001.
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7. Q7 Explain the object of Berne convention.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Bio-diversity Management Committee.
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2. Q8 (b) Computer software and copyright.
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3. Q8 (c) Doha round of trade negotiation.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A paper setter picks up an extract from 'Suitable Boy' a popular novel authored by P. Narayanan and asks questions based on the extract in the English literature question paper set by him. Whether P. Narayanan can bring an action against the paper setter for infringement ? Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) In a textile designing firm one person created certain design, while another filled that design with colour. Can the two claim copyright over the design individually ?
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3. Q9 (c) An architect creates a certain design for multi-storeyed buidling. Can the contractor who constructs the building claim copyright in designs ?
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