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

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Examine the contours of different Intellectual Property Rights.
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2. Q2 Define an 'Invention'. Describe the yardsticks that determine the patentability of an invention.
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3. Q3 How do you appreciate the 'Law of passing-off' ?
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4. Q4 Examine, in detail, the procedure for the registration of a geographical indication under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
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5. Q5 Describe the provisions of Information Technology Act, 2000, dealing with cyber crimes.
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6. Q6 Explain the scope and objectives of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
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7. Q7 Explain the grounds for revocation of a patent.
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Write short note on any two of the following.

1. Q8 (a) Transfer of Patent Rights
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2. Q8 (b) Trade Libel
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3. Q8 (c) Intellectual Property and Economic Development.
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Solve any two of the following.

1. Q9 (a) 'P' has a trademark 'Specter' on branded contact lens. 'D' wants to use the same for surgical tables. Decide if 'D' could succeed in obtaining registration.
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2. Q9 (b) Tech-illa, a maverick, claims he has invented a machine that, if used as directed, can enable a pebble to be suspended in the air at a height of 50 feet above the earth's surface. Can the controller consider this claim for granting a patent ?
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3. Q9 (c) Anand successfully claims and obtains a patent in India for his invention in the field of gene therapy. Around six months subsequent to the same, Maggie, a U.S. citizen, contends that she has acquired a U.S. patent on the same invention two years prior to the grant of patent to Anand. She wants Anand's patent to be revoked. Can she succeed ?
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