B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Intellectual Property Rights I 2022 Oct Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is intellectual property ? Explain the laws relating to those properties in India.
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2. Q2 Define the term 'Patent'. Explain non patent table inventions.
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3. Q3 Explain the procedure for applying and granting of patents.
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4. Q4 What is infringement of trade mark ? Discuss the remedies available for infringement of trade mark.
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5. Q5 Explain the salient features of Information Technology Act, 2000.
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6. Q6 Define Geographical Indication. Discuss the offences and penalties under geographical indications (Registration and Protection) of Goods Act, 1999.
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7. Q7 Explain patent co-operation treaty.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Passing off.
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2. Q8 (b) Cyber crimes.
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3. Q8 (c) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 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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2. Q9 (b) Kiran who is an authorised user holding a right in a registered geographical indication dies. On whom does his right devolves ?
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' is the proprietor of registered trade mark 'REDIFF'. 'B' registered the domain name/trade mark 'REDIFF'. Does this amount to infringement of trade mark ?
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