B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Intellectual Property Rights I 2019 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is Intellectual property ? Briefly discuss different forms of Intellectual property.
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2. Q2 Define patent. What are the rights of patentee ?
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3. Q3 What are the essential features of trade mark ? Explain different types of trade marks.
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4. Q4 Examine the Jurisdiction of Information Technology Act, 2000.
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5. Q5 Explain the salient features of Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) of Goods Act, 1999.
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6. Q6 Explain the need for protection of cyber space under intellectual property rights.
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7. Q7 Explain important organs of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation).
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Patent Agent
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2. Q8 (b) Registrable and Non-registrable marks
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3. Q8 (c) E-Commerce.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' is registered proprietor of Trade mark M-SEAL. 'B' adopted and used mark 'SM-SEAL' with all essential characters of trademark 'M-SEAL'. Can 'B' be restrained from using the mark ? Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) An employee working for a firm comes out with an invention after much efforts in the laboratory. But after the invention, the employer obtains patent in the name of firm on the invention. Which of the theory supports employee's position ?
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3. Q9 (c) The plaintiff holds trade mark on 'Nammo'. The defendant begins to use trade mark as 'Nammo'. The plaintiff challenges it. Decide.
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