B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Intellectual Property Rights I 2026 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is an intellectual property ? Explain the importance of protection of Intellectual Property Rights.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the various rights available to a patentee. What are the limitations imposed on patent rights ?
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on 'complete specification'.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on 'non-patentable inventions' in India.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is a Trade Mark ? Explain the absolute and relative grounds for refusal of registration of Trade Mark.
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2. Q2 OR Is registration of Trade Mark compulsory in India ? Explain the consequences of passing off.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on infringement of Trade Mark.
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4. Q2 OR 'A' was producer of 'Tea powder' under Trade Mark 'T-T'. 'B' also started producing Tea products under the Trade Mark 'T-tea'. Is there any infringement ? Explain.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Elucidate the salient features of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
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2. Q3 OR Define cyber crimes. Explain the different categories of Cyber crimes.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on 'Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Cyber Space'.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on 'domain name dispute'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain salient features of the 'Geographical Indications' (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the procedure for registration of geographical indications. When such registration is prohibited ?
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3. Q4 (b) Tirupathi Temple Trust had applied to register 'Tirupathi Laddu' under G.I. Act. Write your comments.
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on any two registered Geographical Indications of India.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss special provisions applicable for International Registration of Trade Marks in the light of convention (Madrid).
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2. Q5 OR Explain the scope and objects of Patent Co-operation Treaty (P.C.T.)
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on Role of 'WIPO' (World Intellectual Property Organisation).
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4. Q5 OR Enlist common principles under 'Paris Convention'.
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