Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Intellectual Property Law · May/June 2011 (5-YDC)
May/June (5-YDC) 2011 · Intellectual Property Law · Semester 4
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (5 YDC) IV Year VIII Semester Examination, May / June 2011
Subject: LAW
PAPER - II: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Code: 9218 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Write short notes on any five of the following:
1. Literary property.
2. Berne convention.
3. TRIPS agreement.
4. Copyright in derivative works.
5. Process patent.
6. Distinctiveness of a Trademark.
7. Health emergency.
8. Piracy of design.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following:
9. Explain the powers and functions of the World Intellectual Property Organization in promotion
and protection of Intellectual Property Rights.
10. Explain the rights of the copyright owner and the remedies for violation of such rights.
11. Explain the procedure to register a trademark. What are the absolute and relative grounds for
refusal to register a trademark?
12. Explain the procedure to obtain a patent under the Patent Act, 1970.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following:
13. An IT professional intends to protect a unique computer programme written by him. Advise him
as to the proper mode of IPR Protection.
14. A pharmaceutical product having a patent was sold at an un -affordable price, depriving many
poor patients of the much needed health care. What are the options before the Government and
other pharma companies in making such a drug available at a reasonable price?
15. A Government Corporation is producing and selling milk with a registered trademark
"Maharland Cow Milk". A private company started selling milk with a trademark "Maha-Anand Cow
Milk". Advise the corporation about the violation of its trademark and the remedies available to it.
16. "Pembarti" near Hyderabad is a town famous for manufacturing certain metal crafts. In view of
many unauthorized persons selling their products for many years, the producers of the metal craft
now want to protect their unique product through IPRs. Advise them as to the proper mode.