B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Intellectual Property Rights II 2023 Mar (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Explain the works in which copyright subsists.
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2. Q2 Discuss the various modes of transfer of copyright.
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3. Q3 Explain the powers and functions of National Bio-diversity Authority.
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4. Q4 Explain the salient features of design law.
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5. Q5 Explain the object of Berne Convention and state the scope of rights of authors.
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6. Q6 What is the infringement of copyright ? Explain the doctrine of Fair use.
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7. Q7 Discuss the salient features of Paris convention.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Bio-piracy
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2. Q8 (b) National Gene Fund
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3. Q8 (c) Computer software and copyright.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Ashok a Ph.D. scholar referred a book "Science and Law" written by Chandrashen and copied 50 pages from it. Now Chandrashen wants to take action against Ashok. Advice him.
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2. Q9 (b) A, a Private Limited Company, is publishing a daily newspaper and B has agreed to write an article every week for Rs. 1,000 per article. Who is the first owner of this article between A and B ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) A is a music composer, B is a singer, C is a writer and D is a producer of a film. D asks A, B and C to prepare 6 songs to be recorded in his film and pays the remuneration as per their demand to all of them. Who is the owner of these six songs ? Decide.
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