Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Intellectual Property Law · July/August 2012
July/August 2012 · Intellectual Property Law · Semester 4
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) II - Year IV - Semester Examination, July / August 2012
Subject: LAW
PAPER - V: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Code: 4523 (July/August 2012) | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Write short notes on any FIVE of the following:
1. New Plant Variety.
2. Geographical indication.
3. WIPO.
4. Performer's Right.
5. Assignment of Copyright.
6. Copyright in Design.
7. Exclusive Marketing Rights.
8. Anton Pillar Order.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
9. Define Copyright. Explain the concept of infringement of trademarks.
10. Explain the rights of the authors and owners.
11. Discuss the rights and obligations of a patentee.
12. Discuss briefly the main forms of Intellectual property. How can it be distinguished from
passing-off?
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
13. A singer performed in a live show and had sung certain copyrighted songs in the show on public
demand. Those who watched the show had paid money to watch it. He had not obtained any
permission from the copyright owners. Has he violated any copyright? Give reasons for your answer.
14. A computer programmer prepared a software programme in the course of his employment. He
wants to protect the same in India. Who can apply for patenting his invention?
15. A Science Professor made an invention during his employment in a University. Who can apply
for patenting such invention? Justify your answer.
16. A Soap Company would like to register the trademark 'Bright -white' for one of its detergent
soaps. Can it succeed? Give reasons for your answer.