LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 6 Intellectual Property Laws May 2026 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• N.B: 1. All questions are compulsory. 2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 Q.1: Answer any six of the following in one or two sentences (12 Marks)

1. (a) State what is Patent of Addition.
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2. (b) Explain Mareva Injunction.
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3. (c) Give two examples of Certification Trade Mark.
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4. (d) What is a Geographical Indication (GI)?
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5. (e) Define Publication.
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6. (f) What is passing off action?
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7. (g) Explain importance of Intellectual Property Rights.
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8. (h) What is False Trade Description under the Trade Marks Act, 1999?
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9. (i) What is meant by the principle of National Treatment in the Paris Convention?
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10. (j) What is non-working of a patent?
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Q.2 Q.2: Write short notes on any two (12 Marks)

1. (a) Explain Intellectual Property and its types.
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2. (b) World Intellectual Property Organization.
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3. (c) Explain Remedies for infringement of Copyright.
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4. (d) Government Use of patent.
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Q.3 Q.3: Answer any two of the following situation problems (12 Marks)

1. (a) Alpha Motors Ltd. develops a new two-wheeler engine technology that improves fuel efficiency using a unique combustion mechanism. The company obtains a patent for this invention. A competing company, Beta Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., launches a motorcycle claiming to use a "different" technology but achieving similar results. Alpha Motors alleges that Beta's product infringes its patent and seeks an injunction. Beta argues that its technology is independently developed and does not fall within the scope of Alpha's patent claims. (i) According to the Indian Patents Act, discuss whether Alpha Motors is entitled to an injunction. (ii) Discuss the defences available to Delta Motors in a patent infringement suit.
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2. (b) Mr. B conceives an idea for a reality television show where law students compete through moot courts, client counselling rounds, and judgment writing. He submits a two-page concept note and format outline to the Copyright Office seeking registration. No scripts, dialogues, or episode wise structure are provided. Another producer later creates a similar show. (i) Mr. B claims copyright infringement based on his registration application, will he succeed? (ii) Examine whether copyright registration can subsist in such an idea or format.
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3. (c) Aurelia Creations has sold premium handbags under the registered trademark "AURELIA" since 2018. In 2026, Nova Edge Pvt. Ltd. launches a line of formal leather wallets named "AURELIA-N." The company wishes to file for registration of the trademark "AURELIA-N." While the products are different, some customers complain to Aurelia Creations about the poor quality of "AURELIA-N" wallets, mistakenly believing both companies are related. (i) Advise Nova Edge Pvt. Ltd. Will its application for registration of the mark "AURELIA-N" succeed under the Trade Marks Act, 1999? (ii) If Nova Edge Pvt. Ltd. has applied for registration, what action can Aurelia Creations take under the Trade Marks Act, 1999?
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4. (d) Dr. Anil, an environmental scientist, develops a portable water filtration straw called "Solar-Purify." It uses a specific, newly discovered chemical resin filter combined with a UV-light chamber powered by a small solar strip. (i) Can Dr. Anil apply for a patent for the "Solar-Purify" water filtration straw? (ii) Which feature of the "Solar-Purify" straw makes it eligible for patent protection?
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Q.4 Q.4: Write any two of the following (24 Marks)

1. (a) According to Patent Act 1970, what is a patentable subject matter? Explain Provisional Specification and Complete Specification.
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2. (b) What is the significance and need of Trade Mark. According to Trade Marks Act, 1999, what is subject matter of Trade Mark? Explain types of Trade Marks.
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3. (c) What is copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, 1957. Explain the Exceptions under section 52 of the Act.
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4. (d) Explain the history of international conventions - GATT, WTO and TRIPS, in relation to the Intellectual Property.
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