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10 A historical monument's architecture was copied by a person to construct his house. Discuss whether any intellectual property is violated thereby. Intellectual Property Law 2017 1×
10 'A', a home decor company, obtains registration for a geometric pattern used on lampshades. 'B' starts selling lampshades with a nearly identical pattern, arguing that such patterns are common in the market. Decide whether 'B' is liable for design infringement under the Designs Act, 2000. Intellectual Property Law 2025 1×
10 A hybrid new variety of rice is grown by X. He applied for a patent. Will he succeed in acquiring a patent for the new variety of rice? Decide with the help of a leading case. Intellectual Property Law 2022 1×
10 An Indian liquor manufacturer wants to use "Ghampaigne" for his product in India. Can he do so? Discuss. Intellectual Property Law 2015 1×
10 An International pharmaceutical company invented and patented a cancer drug, and offered the same to Indian patients at a cost of about three lakhs per patient and per month. An Indian company sought a license from it to produce and sell the drug at a lower cost which was refused. Can the Indian company seek a compulsory license, if so on what grounds? Intellectual Property Law 2014 1×
10 An Internet Service provider web-cast ball-by-ball live score of a one-day cricket match officially telecast on a TV channel. Does it amount to infringement of copyright? Decide. Intellectual Property Law 2014 1×
10 "LOVELY" hypermarket in Hyderabad city kept a big TV screen in the parking area and allowed their customers and the passers by the road to watch the final match of the IPL Cricket series. TV99 broadcaster, having purchased the telecast rights from the IPL organizers, wants to proceed against the Hypermarket for infringement of its IP right. Will TV99 broadcaster be successful in its attempt under the relevant IP law? Intellectual Property Law 2020 1×
10 A makes a public demonstration of his invention for his students - can he then seek a patent for it? Intellectual Property Law 2015 1×
10 A makes a remix of songs - what are his rights and liabilities? Intellectual Property Law 2015 1×
10 MediScan Ltd. develops a novel non-invasive method to detect heart conditions using a specific scanning sequence. They file a patent application for the method. Decide whether the method qualifies as a Patentable Invention under Indian patent law. Intellectual Property Law 2025 1×
10 Mr. 'X' has been in the business of stationery items and designed a paperweight in the shape of the Charminar and registered the design. Mr. 'Y', a bag manufacturer, started manufacturing and selling similar Charminar-shaped design school bags. Mr. 'X' wants to sue 'Y' for infringement of his design. Will he be successful? Intellectual Property Law 2020 1×
10 Mr. X has created a unique pen. Explain to him the criteria to register an industrial design in India. Intellectual Property Law 2018 1×
10 Mr. Prakash Raj created a new software which enables the air -conditioning system to automatically adjust room temperatures based on the fluctuations in external temperatures. Because of this, users need not frequently use the remote and change the temperatures based on external conditions. Mr. Prakash Raj wants to obtain some IP protection for the software. Advise him. Intellectual Property Law 2020 1×
10 Mr. X of TIT University has created a backup copy of a software. TIT University has taken a license of that proprietary software from ABC Ltd. Explain whether Mr. X is infringing the copyright of ABC Ltd. Intellectual Property Law 2018 1×
10 Mr. 'A' wants to start the business of marketing tea powder under the trademark 'BEST'. He wants to register the trademark 'BEST' for his tea business. Will he be successful? Intellectual Property Law 2020 1×
10 One of the authorized users of a registered geographical indication wants to sell the authorized geographical indication to a company. Can he do so? Discuss with reasons. Intellectual Property Law 2011 1×
10 One pharmaceutical company claimed compulsory licence from another company on the ground that the patented product was withheld from Indians, and that it was produced for export purposes. Can the first pharma company succeed? Discuss with reasons. Intellectual Property Law 2015 1×
10 "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. Intellectual Property Law 2011 1×
10 A person wants to conduct a seminar using recorded material of certain hybrid seeds. Can he do it? Explain. Intellectual Property Law 2013 1×
10 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? Intellectual Property Law 2011 1×
10 A pharmacist invented a medicine for cold and cough in 1999 and got it patented in 2002. In 2008 he made remarkable improvements in that medicine to treat not only cold and cough but also fever. How can he protect such improvement? Advise. Intellectual Property Law 2016 1×
10 A photographer who is paid for the photo he has taken displays it in his display board. State whether it amounts to violation of copyright of the person whose photo has been taken. Intellectual Property Law 2013 1×
10 A poet was asked to write a song for a film and paid for it. The song went on to become a hit. Who is the owner of copyright in the song? Decide. Intellectual Property Law 2016 1×
10 A (producer of watches) uses the logo of cars manufactured by B. Is it an offence under the Indian Trade Marks Act? Intellectual Property Law 2012 1×
10 A produces a film based on a leading politician. Is it an actionable offence? Intellectual Property Law 2012 1×
10 An IT professional intends to protect a unique computer programme written by him. Advise him as to the proper mode of IPR Protection. Intellectual Property Law 2011 1×
10 Professor X has developed a process to increase the economic value of Jute. He wants to patent the same in India. Whether his invention can be patented in India? Explain. Intellectual Property Law 2018 1×
10 A professor wants to protect his classroom teaching under the IPR law. How can he do it? Intellectual Property Law 2013 1×
10 A Science Professor made an invention during his employment in a University. Who can apply for patenting such invention? Justify your answer. Intellectual Property Law 2012 1×
10 A scientist intends to register a patent for one of his drugs. Can he get a product patent for it in the year 2011 in India? Discuss. Intellectual Property Law 2011 1×
10 'P', a scientist, invented a new variety of rice which is pest resistant. He wants to claim protection under Intellectual Property Law. Advise him. Intellectual Property Law 2019 1×
10 A seeks a Copyright for his lecture notes. Is it permitted in India? Intellectual Property Law 2012 1×
10 A sells the literary works of B at a discount. Is it infringement of a copyright? Intellectual Property Law 2015 1×
10 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. Intellectual Property Law 2012 1×
10 A small trader in a rural area wants to use the trademark "TATA" for his product. He has no connection whatsoever with the Tata company. Has he committed any violation of law? Discuss. Intellectual Property Law 2015 1×
10 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. Intellectual Property Law 2012 1×
10 SPOS-PROX is a registered Trade Mark. Another trader has a Trade Mark - SPOS-FLOX. Discuss whether there is a deceptive similarity in this case. Intellectual Property Law 2013 1×
10 X, a student, copied some material from a published book and stated it as his own, without mentioning the name of the publishers. Whether X is liable under intellectual property law; if not, state the reasons. Intellectual Property Law 2022 1×
10 Students of a school performed a story of a noted author as the annual function of the school. The author claims it as infringement of his right to perform. Advise the school authorities. Intellectual Property Law 2022 1×
10 A surgeon has invented a new surgical method to treat a human ailment. Is he eligible to seek a patent? Discuss. Intellectual Property Law 2013 1×
10 A Trade Mark is registered for a limited area. A firm used such Trade Mark beyond that area. Is the firm guilty of infringement of the Trade Mark? Intellectual Property Law 2013 1×
10 A trader applies for registration of 'Gandhi' as a trademark for his business. Can he succeed? Explain with reasons. Intellectual Property Law 2013 1×
10 A trader wants to register the name of a chemical element as a trademark for his business. Can he succeed in such registration? Decide with reasons. Intellectual Property Law 2011 1×
10 A translates the work of B. Is it infringement of the copyright of B? Intellectual Property Law 2015 1×
10 A tribal group of people want to protect intellectual property in one of their herbal products used for many decades. Advise them as to the proper form of IPR protection available in the given case. Intellectual Property Law 2021 1×
10 'A' wants to obtain patent for a pharmaceutical invention in the form of a new product. Explain the position in the years 1994 and 2019. Intellectual Property Law 2021 1×
10 A watch company used the photo of the idol of Lord Venkateshwara on a range of Watches produced by it. On what grounds can the use and registration of the mark be objected? Intellectual Property Law 2014 1×
10 "M" is a well known photographer. He shot the pictures of Sunrise. Can he claim copyright in those pictures? Intellectual Property Law 2021 1×
10 A wellness startup files a Patent application for an immunity -boosting syrup made from Tulsi and Giloy, ingredients long used in Indian traditional medicine. A local NGO wants to challenge the application. Advise the NGO on the challenge. Intellectual Property Law 2025 1×
10 X, an accused in a murder case, is sentenced to death by public hanging. X challenges this order on the ground that it is not authorised by law and thus, liable to be struck down. Decide. Interpretation of Statutes 2012 1×