B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Intellectual Property Rights I 2016 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 "Intellectual property is a right existing in the nature of intangible incorporeal property". Discuss.
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2. Q2 Define the term 'patent'. Explain non patentable inventions.
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3. Q3 State the kinds of specification. Explain its contents.
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4. Q4 Discuss the essential features of Trade Mark.
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5. Q5 What are the powers and functions of the controller under Information Technology Act, 2000 ?
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6. Q6 Explain the procedure for the registration of Geographic Indication under Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
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7. Q7 Explain Patent co-operation treaty.
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Write a note on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Sealed box patent.
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2. Q8 (b) Trade mark agent.
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3. Q8 (c) Domain name.
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Solve any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) The plantiff holds a registered trade mark as 'Raymond' on textile fabrics. The defendant starts using title to his company as 'Raymond Pharmaceutical (P) Ltd'. The defendant's company has nothing to do with wearing apparel. The plaintiff seeks an injunction to restrain the defendant from using his registered trade mark. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) The Glaxo company obtains a process patent for the manufacture of drug to cure liver disease. There after the company does not exploit this process for manufacturing the drug, but makes the drug by another process which is commonly used by the pharmaceutical industry. Can the controller revoke the patent of the company ?
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3. Q9 (c) Rama and Laxman are authorised users who have registered for identical or nearly resembling Geographical Indication. Rama claims on exclusive right over it. Will he claim it ?
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