LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 6 Intellectual Property Laws Dec 2019 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Q.1: Answer in two to three sentences each (20 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 Who is an author?
2. Q2 What are the contents of a complete specification?
3. Q3 Explain the meaning of "cinematograph film" under the Copyright Act, 1957.
4. Q4 Define the term "Invention" and "Inventive step".
5. Q5 What is a trademark?
6. Q6 What is meant by "work" under the Copyright Act, 1957?
7. Q7 What is the "Patent Cooperation Treaty"?
8. Q8 What is service under the Trademarks Act, 1999?
9. Q9 Who can apply for a patent under the Patents Act, 1970?
10. Q10 Define the term "transmission".

SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes on any four of the following (20 Marks)

1. Q11 False trade description.
2. Q12 Work in which Copyright subsists.
3. Q13 Revocation of patents.
4. Q14 Permitted Use.
5. Q15 Functions of a Trademark.
6. Q16 World Trade Organization.

SECTION III - Q.3: Attempt any two with reasoned answers (12 Marks)

1. Q17 M/s Wonder Drugs, a pharmaceutical company, discovers that the ester of their blockbuster drug used in treating tuberculosis has better anti-TB efficacy. They decide to file a patent application in India. (1) Will they get a patent in India? Explain. (2) What is non-patentable subject matter?
2. Q18 Banita wants to use the name "Peacock" as her trademark for her new line of soaps. She applies for the registration of the mark to the Registrar of Trademarks. (i) Will Banita succeed to register the name "Peacock" as the trademark of her goods? (ii) State and explain the provisions of the law involved.
3. Q19 A singer enthrals the audience with her voice and singing ability. (1) State the technical term which would define the singer and her singing. (2) Explain any two of the singer's rights.

SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer any four of the following (48 Marks)

1. Q20 Which are the rights of Broadcasting Organizations and of Performers?
2. Q21 What are the grounds for refusal of registration of a trademark? Discuss.
3. Q22 Explain the process of Publication and Examination of patents.
4. Q23 Explain the process for registration of Copyrights.
5. Q24 What are the grounds for Opposition to grant of a patent?
6. Q25 Explain the advantages of registration of Trademarks.

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