Master of Law (LL.M.) Group 3 Law of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law of Industrial Designs GI Layout Designs Data Protection and Trade Secrets 2024-25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. 1. What are Industrial Designs? Explain the Designs that are registerable under the Designs Act, 2000 with examples. 25 marks
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2. 2. Discuss the significance of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000. 25 marks
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3. 3. What is Confidential Information? Explain critically the Springboard Doctrine. 25 marks
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4. 4. Explain the need to protect Geographical Indications. Discuss the rights conferred by registration of Geographical Indications. 25 marks
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5. 5. Explain the following in the context of Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999: 25 marks
   • a) Authorised User
   • b) False usage of Geographical Indication
   • c) Cancellation of Geographical Indication
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6. 6. Explain the procedure for registration of Layout Designs under Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Layout-Design Act, 2000. Under what circumstances can the registrar cancel the registration? 25 marks
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7. 7. Write short notes on any two of the following: 25 marks
   • a) Piracy of a registered Design
   • b) Trade Secrets
   • c) Rights conferred by registration of Designs
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