B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Intellectual Property Rights II 2021 Mar Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 'Intellectual property rights protect the novelty in the products of human intellect in whatever field of human activity and endeavour'. Elucidate.
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2. Q2 What are the characteristics of copyright ? Explain.
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3. Q3 Explain the scope of literacy work with illustrations.
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4. Q4 Explain the powers and functions of National Bio-diversity authority.
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5. Q5 Define the term 'farmer'. Explain objects of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001.
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6. Q6 What are the essential requisites for registration of design ? Explain.
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7. Q7 Explain objects of TRIPS Agreement.
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Write a short note on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Cinematographic Work
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2. Q8 (b) Gene Fund.
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3. Q8 (c) Cancellation of Design.
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Solve any two problems :

1. Q9 (a) Balaraj and company obtains copyright on pictorial representation of Lord Balasubrahmanya in a human form. Canaiah and Company challenges it before the court on the ground that it lacks originality. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) The plaintiff and the defendant are engaged in selling of coconut oil using plastic bottle. The plaintiff seeks injunction before the court against the defendant for using of similar cap with movable lid and a hinge on the bottle as that of plaintiff's bottle. Against it, the defendant contends that the cap alone does not stand as an article for sale nor can it be described as a part of an article. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) The Registrar appointed under Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act refuses an application for correction of the register being submitted by the registered breeder of the plant variety in oral form. Can such refusal be challenged ?
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