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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) When can compulsory licence be issued in copyright ? Who will grant the compulsory license and when it can be revoked ?
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2. Q1 OR What do you mean by infringement of copyright ? What are the determining factors measuring infringement of copy right ?
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3. Q1 (b) 'H' conducts a research study on the health conditions of rural children. During a debate on the programme for improvement of health conditions of rural children, 'H's research report is circulated in Loksabha. The circulation is made without the permission of the author, can 'H' bring legal action against it ?
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on Copyright board.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the powers and functions of state biodiversity board and biodiversity management committee.
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2. Q2 OR Define Biological Diversity. Explain the aims and objectives of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on Traditional Knowledge.
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on Bio Piracy.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Discuss the rights recognised for the farmer under the Plant Varieties and Farmer's Right Act, 2001.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the powers and functions of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights Authorities.
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3. Q3 (b) Solve the problem : 'Z' a registered breeder whose registration is cancelled by the authority without giving a reason for cancellation. Can 'Z' file a case against the authority. Decide.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on : Breeder's Rights.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What are the basic requirements for registration of Designs ? Explain.
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2. Q4 OR What are the powers and functions of the controller under Design Act, 2000 ?
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3. Q4 (b) Solve Problem : 'Y' Company manufactured globes mounted on wooden frame, the other manufactures globes mounted on gold frames, the structure of the mount remains the same. The other company claims a copyright in the design asserting the novelty and designability of the gold frame, can the other company get a copyright in the design.
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on : Significance of design.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the provisions of Paris convention.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the provisions relating to international protection of IPR under TRIPS agreement.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on : Berne convention.
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4. Q5 OR WTO - DOHA Negotiation developments.
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