B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Intellectual Property Rights I 2015 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 "Intellectual property is a valuable asset which may be exploited in a number of ways". Discuss.
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2. Q2 What are patentable and non patentable inventions ?
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3. Q3 Explain the procedure for granting and sealing of patent.
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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 Explain the salient features of Information Technology Act, 2000.
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6. Q6 Discuss the provisions of Paris Convention - 1883.
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7. Q7 What are the protections available for geographical indications ?
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Write short notes on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Deceptive similarity.
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2. Q8 (b) World Intellectual Property Organistaion (WIPO).
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3. Q8 (c) E-Contract.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' sells his allopathic medicinal product under the trade mark 'Enerjex' which is a registered trade mark. 'B' also sells his Ayurvedic medicines with the trade mark 'Enerjase'. Does it amount to infringement of trade mark ? Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' invented an antivirus software namely 'Fast heal' to provide protection to the computer system. He has applied for patent protection for his invention. Advise him.
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3. Q9 (c) An automobile company named Tata enjoys a goodwill in the market and is the proprietor of a registered trade mark 'TATA'. In order to encash this reputation 'B' registered www.tata.org. a domain name in his company's name. Does this amount to infringement of trade mark ?
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