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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the works in which copyright subsists.
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2. Q1 OR What is copyright ? Explain in brief assignment and licensing of copyright.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on : Copyright societies.
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4. Q1 OR Solve problem : A work of fiction is written by 'X'. 'Y' reads the book and authors a work carrying 10 chapters of the book written by 'X' which he has paraphrased though marginally. Whether 'Y' has infringed the right of 'X'.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Why do we need the legislation on biodiversity ? Discuss the salient features of Biological diversity Act, 2002.
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2. Q2 OR Critically examine the functions of bio-diversity management committee.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on : The difference between bio-diversity resources and traditional knowledge.
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4. Q2 OR Benefit claimers.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the procedure and effect of registration of plant variety under protection of plant varieties and Farmers Right Act, 2001.
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2. Q3 OR India has adopted a new Sui-Generis system for protection of plant varieties in India. Explain.
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3. Q3 (b) Solve problem : The registrar appointed under protection of plant varieties and Farmer's Rights Act refuses and 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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4. Q3 OR Write a note on : National Gene Fund.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define design. Explain the salient features of Design Act, 2000.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the procedure for registration of design under the Design Act, 2000.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a note on : Infringement of copyright in design.
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4. Q4 OR Solve problem : 'A' has a paper weight in the shape of car. Is it registrable ? Decide.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the salient features of convention on biological diversity.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the provisions of Berne convention.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on : Dispute settlement system of WTO.
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4. Q5 OR International treaty on Plant Genetic Resources, 2001.
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