B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Intellectual Property Rights II 2018 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Briefly explain the works in which copyright does subsist.
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2. Q2 What are the ways in which the copyrighted work is assignable ?
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3. Q3 Explain objects of Biodiversity Act 2002.
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4. Q4 Define Biological resources. Explain powers and functions of National Biodiversity Authority.
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5. Q5 What are the powers and functions of the controller under Designs Act 2000 ?
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6. Q6 Discuss the requisites for registration and non-registration of varities under Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights Act 2001.
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7. Q7 Explain salient features of Berne convention.
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Write a short note on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Copyright Board
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2. Q8 (b) National Gene Fund
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3. Q8 (c) Infringement of Design.
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Answer any two with reasons :

1. Q9 (a) X and Y hold copyright on literary works. Y assigns the said copyright to Z without X's assent. X challenges the assignment. Will he succeed ?
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2. Q9 (b) A multi-national company which designs a shoe in Germany is already available for sale in India with similar design. The said company wants to obtain registration of design used on shoe. Will it succed ?
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3. Q9 (c) The registrar permits a breeder of a registered plant variety to surrender his certificate of registration within one week of submission of requisition for it. Can it be challenged ?
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