B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Intellectual Property Rights I 2017 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 "Intellectual property, although a hidden property is an important means of accumulating tangible wealth". Discuss.
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2. Q2 Give meaning of the term 'patent'. Explain when inventions are non-patentable.
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3. Q3 What is a specification ? Explain the procedure for the submission of specification.
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4. Q4 Examine the grounds for refusal of registration of trade mark.
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5. Q5 Who is a certifying authority ? What are the functions to be performed by the controller under Information Technology Act, 2000 ?
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6. Q6 Explain the objects of Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) of Goods Act, 1999.
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7. Q7 Briefly discuss the salient features of Paris Convention, 1883 on IPR.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Domain name
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2. Q8 (b) Biotech patent
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3. Q8 (c) Deceptive similarity.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Sahana Trading Company and Lehar Trading Company are engaged in manufacturing of cosmetic products. Sahana Trading Co. holds trade mark on its product as 'Lakme', but Lehar Trading Co. holds trade mark on its product as 'Like-me'. Sahana Trading Company challenges against the use of trade mark, 'Like-me' by the Lehar Trading Company on the ground that it infringes its trade-mark, 'Lakme'. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) The co-owner of the patented Article assigns his share in it to a third party without the consent of the other co-owner. Decide the validity of the assignment.
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3. Q9 (c) X obtains digital signature certificate from the certifying authority. But it is found there after that X has obtained it concealing material facts. The certifying authority revokes the digital signature certificate of X without giving him an opportunity of hearing. X challenges it. Decide.
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