Master of Law (LL.M.) Group 3 Law of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law of Trademarks 2025-26 Set 2 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. 1. Discuss the powers, functions and jurisdiction of the Registrar of Trade Marks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Analyse the quasi-judicial powers exercised by the Registrar. 25 marks
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2. 2. Examine the nature of a trademark as intellectual property. Discuss the rights acquired upon registration and explain the statutory framework governing the assignment and transmission of trademarks. 25 marks
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3. 3. Discuss the law relating to non-use and abandonment of trademarks. Under what circumstances can a registered trademark be removed from the Register for non-use? 25 marks
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4. 4. Discuss in detail the criminal offences under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 relating to falsification, false application of trademarks, possession of instruments for falsification and sale of goods bearing false marks. Examine the penalties prescribed and the remedies available against groundless threats of legal proceedings. 25 marks
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5. 5. Explain the procedural and substantive aspects of opposition proceedings under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Discuss the grounds on which opposition may be filed and the adjudicatory process. 25 marks
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6. 6. Distinguish between infringement of trademark and passing-off. Also, discuss the civil remedies available in cases of trademark infringement and passing off. Explain the principles governing injunctions, damages, accounts of profits and delivery-up orders. 25 marks
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7. 7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following 25 marks
   • (a) "Associated trademarks" and "Trademarks as a series"
   • (b) Nice Classification
   • (c) Deceptive similarity
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