LLB 3 Years Sem 6 IPR May 2023 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• 2. Figures to the right indicate full marks

1. Q1 Answer the following in two sentences. (Any six ) 12 marks
   • a) State two essentials of a well-known mark
   • b) Who is the Registered Proprietor of a Trade Mark?
   • c) Define the term Inventive Step in Patents
   • d) What is “ specification” in the case of patents?
   • e) Explain the term “ Geographical Indication”
   • f) What all can be considered as a mark under the Trade Marks Act?
   • g) Name the first convention related to Patents and Copyright respectively
   • h) Explain the Doctrine of Honest and Concurrent User in the Trade Marks Act
   • i) Explain the term Artistic Work as defined in the Copyright Act
   • j) State four important qualities of a good trade mark
2. Q2 Write Short notes (Any two ) 12 marks
   • a) Grounds of Pre-Grant Opposition of patents
   • b) Remedies in case of infringement of trade mark
   • c) Compulsory Licensing of Patents
   • d) Features of Intellectual Property Rights
3. Q3 Situational Problems (Any two) 12 marks
   • a) A music label company XYZ wants to start a music school in the name LM. In the brochure of the school they have added, “Would you like to become a melodious singer like Lata Mangeshkar, then Join LM” ?
   • i. Can family members of Lata Mangeshkar object to the name LM as its initial of
   • ii. What is the provision in the Trade Mark Act with respect to the use of a dead person’s name as a trade mark?
   • b) A drug in the name of Restel manufactured by ABC Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is available in the market. Restel has been granted a process patent. Dr. Z thoroughly studies this drug and finds that if Restel is given along with another drug IMANT which is available in the market, it will benefit tremendously the patients with auto immune
   • i. Can Dr. Z get a patent on his new findings of the use of the drug?
   • ii. If Dr. Z wants to use the process of Restel in making something new, what should
   • c) has been selling a variety of dips and sauces in the market. One of the sauces is called “Green Chutney.” Mr. “R” launches a range of dips and sauces and names one of them as “Green The trade dress of the product of both manufacturers is different
   • i. Can X restrict R from using the words “Green Chutney”?
   • ii. The logo of “Green Chutney” is artistically drawn with mint and coriander leaves What kind of IPR rights can X claim on it?
   • d) is arenowned author of books which are designed to train students aspiring to take various competitive examinations. It has come to Mr. A’s notice that all the books are circulated on the Telegram Channel under the name of Famous Authors Notes
   • i. What remedy does Mr. A have in the given case and against whom?
   • i. Can any clause of fair use be taken as a defence by the defendants?
4. Q4 Answer in Detail (Any two) 24 marks
   • a) Explain the Absolute and Relative Grounds of refusal of registration of trade mark
   • b) Discuss what cannot be patented under the Indian Patent Act
   • c) Explain the various kinds of Intellectual Properties with illustrations
   • d) Explain the concept of author and owner of a copyright. Discuss the rights of owner of the copyright
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