Master of Law (LL.M.) Group 3 Law of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law of Patents 2019 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• N.B. Two complete papers are printed on this scan and both carry the same three instructions: (1) Attempt any four questions (2) Figures to the right indicate full marks (3) Cite relevant case laws wherever necessary. The second paper prints the third clause as "where necessary"

SECTION I - Q. P. Code 33679, the first paper on the scan, six questions 100 marks

1. Q.1. Define patents. State the inventions which are patentable. State the inventions which are not patentable. Discuss the manner in which opposition proceedings can be resorted to grant of patens. 25 marks
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2. Q.2. What amounts to specification. State the contents of specification. 25 marks
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3. Q.3. (a) State the qualifications for registration as patent agents. What are the rights of patent agent? (b) Discuss the powers of central government to use inventions for governmental purposes. 25 marks
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4. Q.4. Briefly discuss the historical perspective of law of patent in India. Discuss the crucial features of Patent amendment Act of 2016. 25 marks
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5. Q.5. Write notes on any three of the following- 25 marks
   • (1) Appeals to the Appellate Board.
   • (2) Revocation for non working of a patent.
   • (3) Process patent and product patent.
   • (4) Budapest Treaty on International Recognition of Deposit of Micro Organism, 1980.
   • (5) Terms and Conditions of Compulsory Licences.
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6. Q.6. Discuss the following: 25 marks
   • (1) Restoration of lapsed patent.
   • (2) Ever greening of Patents
   • (3) Additional Patents
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SECTION II - Subject Code 76021, printer's form 60143, Page 1 of 1, the second paper on the scan, six questions 100 marks

1. Q.1. Discuss on patents. What are the rights conferred on the owner of patents. Briefly discuss the provisions of TRIPS Agreement of WTO on patents. 25 marks
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2. Q.2. State the manner in which lapsed patents can be restored. Briefly discuss the procedure for Surrender and revocation of patents under the Indian Patent Act. 25 marks
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3. Q.3. What is considered as the offences andstate penalties under the patent system. 25 marks
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4. Q.4. Elaborately discuss the procedure for registration of patents. Explain the rights and duties of the patentee under the patent Act. 25 marks
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5. Q.5. Write short notes on any three of the following- 25 marks
   • A. Patentability and Patent Subject Matter.
   • B. Register of patents and patent office.
   • C. Power of Central Government to use inventions.
   • D. Procedure and powers of Appellate Board.
   • E. Powers of Controller in general.
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6. Q.6. Discuss the following- 25 marks
   • a) Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, 1967 and patents.
   • b) Patent Cooperation Treaty.
   • c) Appellate Tribunal Proceedings.
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