B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Intellectual Property Rights I 2014 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Discuss the factors which are accountable for the growth of Intellectual Property Rights.
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2. Q2 Briefly explain the principles underlying the patent law in India.
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3. Q3 Examine the rights and the obligations of patentee.
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4. Q4 Explain the procedure for the registration of trade mark under Trade Mark Act, 1999.
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5. Q5 Elucidate the salient features of Information Technology Act, 2000.
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6. Q6 What is Geographical Indication ? Explain the procedure for and duration of registration of Geographical Indication under Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) of Goods Act, 1999.
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7. Q7 Explain the objectives of Patent Co-operative Treaty (PCT).
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Write short note any two of the following.

1. Q8 (a) Internet-service provider
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2. Q8 (b) Secret patent
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3. Q8 (c) Remedies against infringement of Geographical Indication.
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) The plaintiff possesses product as well as process patent for manufacturing Indian sweets using fructose either singly or in combination. The defendant begins to manufacture sweets using fructose. The plaintiff challenges it as infringement of his patent. Against it, the defendant contends that the plaintiff's patent itself as invalid because it does not involve non-obvious element. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) X sends false information through E-mail to his friend, Y to cause annoyance. Has X committed any offence under Information Technology Act ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) The plaintiff who does already have a club in the name of 'Lions Club' challenges the club being established by the defendant in India as 'Indian Lions' on the ground that it leads to passing-off his club's name. Against it, the defendant contends that passing-off is available against goods only but not to services. Decide.
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