Intellectual Property Law · Semester 4

Intellectual Property Law · July/August 2019

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Intellectual Property Law · July/August 2019

July/August 2019 · Intellectual Property Law · Semester 4

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (Hon.) (3 YDC) II - Year IV - Semester Examination, July / August 2019
Subject: LAW
PAPER - V: Intellectual Property Law
Code: 15120/N | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any FIVE of the following:
1. Moral Rights of an author.
2. Computer Programme per Se.
3. Geographical Indication.
4. Traditional Knowledge Digital Library.
5. Performer's Right.
6. Definition of Design.
7. Passing Off.
8. Complete Specification.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
9. What are not inventions as per Section 3 of the Patents Act?
10. What are the salient features of the TRIPs Agreement?
11. Explain the justification behind Intellectual Property Rights. What are the different forms of
Intellectual Property Rights?
12. Distinguish Infringement of Trademark from Passing off with suitable case law.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
13. 'A' has invented a process of making agricultural land more fertile and capable of yielding higher
produce. He wants to obtain a patent for his invention. Will he succeed?
14. 'X' company has coined and been using the phrase "Believe in the Best" as a business slogan. 'A',
a story writer, has used this phrase "Believe in the Best" a number of times, as the hero of the story
always believes in the best. X Company filed a copyright infringement suit against A. Will the
company succeed?
15. 'X', an author, assigned his novel to a publishing company. The company published the book
showing 'Y' as the author of the novel. Aggrieved by the action of the publisher, 'A' wants to obtain
a remedy under IP Law. Advise him.
16. 'P', a scientist, invented a new variety of rice which is pest resistant. He wants to claim
protection under Intellectual Property Law. Advise him.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Moral Rights of an author.
    Topics: Rights, compulsory licences and infringement; Owners, neighbouring rights, infringement and fair dealing
    Year and frequency →
  2. Computer Programme per Se.
    Year and frequency →
  3. Geographical Indication.
    10× in bank Topics: Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999
    Year and frequency →
  4. Traditional Knowledge Digital Library.
    Year and frequency →
  5. Performer's Right.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  6. Definition of Design.
    Topics: Civil remedies and overlap among copyright, design and trade mark
    Year and frequency →
  7. Passing Off.
    5× in bank Topics: Registration, well-known marks, infringement and passing off
    Year and frequency →
  8. Complete Specification.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. What are not inventions as per Section 3 of the Patents Act?
    Topics: Patentable subject-matter, novelty, inventive step and section 3(d)
    Year and frequency →
  2. What are the salient features of the TRIPs Agreement?
    3× in bank Topics: TRIPS flexibilities and Indian implementation
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain the justification behind Intellectual Property Rights. What are the different forms of Intellectual Property Rights?
    Topics: Owners, neighbouring rights, infringement and fair dealing; Rights, compulsory licences and infringement
    Year and frequency →
  4. Distinguish Infringement of Trademark from Passing off with suitable case law.
    Topics: Registration, well-known marks, infringement and passing off; Rights, compulsory licences and infringement; Owners, neighbouring rights, infringement and fair dealing
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. 'A' has invented a process of making agricultural land more fertile and capable of yielding higher produce. He wants to obtain a patent for his invention. Will he succeed?
    Year and frequency →
  2. 'X' company has coined and been using the phrase "Believe in the Best" as a business slogan. 'A', a story writer, has used this phrase "Believe in the Best" a number of times, as the hero of the story always believes in the best. X Company filed a copyright infringement suit against A. Will the company succeed?
    Topics: Registration, well-known marks, infringement and passing off; Rights, compulsory licences and infringement; Owners, neighbouring rights, infringement and fair dealing
    Year and frequency →
  3. 'X', an author, assigned his novel to a publishing company. The company published the book showing 'Y' as the author of the novel. Aggrieved by the action of the publisher, 'A' wants to obtain a remedy under IP Law. Advise him.
    Year and frequency →
  4. 'P', a scientist, invented a new variety of rice which is pest resistant. He wants to claim protection under Intellectual Property Law. Advise him.
    Year and frequency →