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 2016 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. 1. Explain the term 'design' as defined in section 2(d) of Designs Act, 2000. What is 'Copyright in Design'? How can Copyright in Design be distinguished from ordinary copyright? 25 marks
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2. 2. What is a Geographical Indication? What are the conditions for its registration under Section 8 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Who can apply for such registration? 25 marks
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3. 3. What is meant by 'new' and 'original' in the context of 'Industrial Designs'? What are the special provisions regarding exhibition of a design in an industrial or other exhibition under Section 21 of the Act? 25 marks
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4. 4. Write notes on the following in the context of Geographical Indications: 25 marks
   • (a) Authorised user
   • (b) Opposition to registration
   • (c) Rights conferred by registration
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5. 5. What is 'Springboard Doctrine'? Critically examine the Springboard Doctrine in the context of Confidential Information. How does it affect Employer-Employee relationship? 25 marks
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6. 6. What are the offences which entail penalties under Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout Design Act, 2000. What are the remedies available against them? Who can be held liable for an offence under the Act if is committed by a company? 25 marks
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7. 7. Write notes on the following: 25 marks
   • (a) Trade Secrets
   • (b) Layout Design as per Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout Design Act, 2000
   • (c) Restoration of a Lapsed Design under Designs Act, 2000
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