B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Intellectual Property Rights I 2023 Sep Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is intellectual property ? Explain the various kinds of intellectual properties and laws relating to those properties in India.
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2. Q2 Define Patent. Briefly explain the principles underlying the patent law in India.
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3. Q3 What acts constitute infringement of patent ? Explain the remedies available for infringement.
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4. Q4 Explain the procedure for the Registration of Trade Mark under Trade Mark Act, 1999.
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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 Define cyber crime. Explain the different categories of cyber crime.
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7. Q7 Explain the organs and functions of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization).
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Specification
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2. Q8 (b) E-Commerce
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3. Q8 (c) Certification of trade marks.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A Physics teacher explains a principle in his class. One of his students makes a working invention producing a new result by putting into use the principle taught by his teacher. Who has patent right ?
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2. Q9 (b) The plaintiff holds trade mark 'M-SEAL'. The defendant begins to use trade mark 'SM-SEAL'. The plaintiff challenges it. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) An automobile company named TATA enjoys a goodwill in the market and is the proprietor of a registered trade mark 'TATA'. In order to encash the reputation 'B' registered www.tata.org. a domain name in his company's name. Does this amount to infringement of trade mark ?
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