Master of Law (LL.M.) Group 3 Law of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law of Patents 2015 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - QP Code 12215, printer's form BB-Con. 9048-15, the first paper on the scan (1. Question 1 is compulsory 2. Answer any Four Questions 3. Cite Relevant Case Law 4. Answer should be in legible handwriting) 100 Marks

1. 1) a) What is a Patent? What is "inventive step" under the Patents Act of 1970? b) What inventions are not Patentable? c) Explain briefly the Procedure for obtaining a Patent under the Patents Act 1970. 25 marks
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2. 2) a) Explain giving case law the rights conferred on a Patentee under the Patents Act 1970? b) What constitutes infringement of a Patent and what are the reliefs that can be obtained in case of infringement of a Patent? c) What is a Patent of Addition? 25 marks
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3. 3) a) Explain the concept of Patent of Addition under the Patents Act. b) Amendment of Patent Application and Specification c) What is meant by revocation of Patent? 25 marks
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4. 4) a) Explain the Patent Co-operation Treaty briefly and the Applicable Provisions of the Patents Act of 1970. b) What is meant by a Complete Specification? c) How does it differ from Provisional Specification? Illustrate. 25 marks
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5. 5) a) Write a detailed note on Compulsory Licensing. b) Explain what is meant by the Term of a Patent c) What is meant by Anticipation under the Patent Act 1970? 25 marks
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SECTION II - Q.P. Code 27124, printer's form BB-Con. 1751-15, the second paper on the scan (1. Attempt any four questions. 2. Figures to the right indicate full marks. 3. Cite relevant case laws wherever necessary) 100 Marks

1. 1. What is invention? State the three important requirements of an invention to become Patentable. 25 marks
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2. 2. Briefly discuss on specifications. State the contents of specifications. 25 marks
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3. 3. Elaborately discuss the provisions of International Treaties, conventions and Indian law for protecting and promoting patents. 25 marks
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4. 4. What are the functions of Controller of patents. How should the controller act as a custodian of public interest. 25 marks
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5. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following : 25 marks
   • (a) Modes of revocation and surrender of patents
   • (b) Grant of patents and rights conferred thereby
   • (c) Rights and Obligations of Patentee
   • (d) Terms and Conditions of Compulsory Licences
   • (e) Appeals to the Appellate Board
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6. 6. Discuss the following : 25 marks
   • (a) Suits concerning infringement of patents.
   • (b) Inventions not patentable.
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