B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Intellectual Property Rights II 2022 Apr Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain the works in which copyright subsists.
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2. Q2 What are the ways in which the copyright work is assignable ?
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3. Q3 Discuss the contribution, powers and functions of National Biodiversity Authority.
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4. Q4 India has adopted sui generis system for protection of plant and plant varieties. Elucidate.
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5. Q5 What are the essential characteristics of an industrial design ?
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6. Q6 Discuss the rights and duties of contracting parties in making use of genetic resources under the convention of bio-diversity.
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7. Q7 Explain the provisions of Paris Convention.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Literary works.
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2. Q8 (b) Convention on Bio-diversity.
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3. Q8 (c) Copyright Societies.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 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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2. Q9 (b) A Carpenter designs wooden furniture for sale at commercial sale, later files an infringement suit against a neighbouring carpenter who sells similar furniture pleading copyright violations. Can his work be called a artistic work and will his claims is succeed.
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3. Q9 (c) A drama was playing in an auditorium. Some of the selected audience were invited by open ticket. It included directors and producers who came there to watch the play as the final product of their efforts. Is copyright subsists in drama ?
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