IT-604-A Intellectual Property Rights - Jun 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aWhat is the significance of Trademark design and Geographic Indication in IPR?
   How to answer

   • Define trademark and geographical indication under IPR
   • Explain commercial and consumer protection significance of trademark design
   • Explain economic and cultural significance of GI
   • Give examples and legal protection aspects
2. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss about World Intellectual Property Organization.
   How to answer

   • Introduce WIPO - establishment, headquarters, mandate
   • Discuss objectives and functions
   • Discuss membership and administration
   • Discuss role in global IP protection and treaties
3. 7 Marks
   aWrite about the importance of Berne Convention.
   How to answer

   • Introduce Berne Convention 1886 for literary and artistic works
   • Explain key principles - national treatment, automatic protection, independence
   • Explain minimum standards and duration
   • Explain importance for international copyright protection
4. Marks
   bDescribe about ownership of Copyright.
   How to answer

   • Define copyright ownership - author as first owner
   • Explain exceptions - employer, commissioned, government works
   • Explain joint authorship and assignment
   • Explain legal provisions under Copyright Act
5. 7 Marks
   aExplain about Civil remedies of infringement of Copyrights.
   How to answer

   • Define copyright infringement
   • Explain civil remedies - injunction, damages, accounts
   • Explain delivery of infringing copies and costs
   • Explain procedure to seek civil relief
6. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss about the registration procedure of Copyrights.
   How to answer

   • Outline need for copyright registration
   • List steps - application, filing, examination, objections, registration
   • Mention forms, fees and Copyright Office
   • Mention certificate and entries in register
7. 7 Marks
   aDescribe about Non Patentable Inventions.
   How to answer

   • Define patentability criteria - novelty, inventive step, utility
   • List non-patentable inventions under Sections 3 and 4
   • Give examples - frivolous, scientific principles, traditional knowledge
   • Explain rationale for exclusion
8. 7 Marks
   bBriefly explain about Direct and Indirect Infringement of Patents.
   How to answer

   • Define patent infringement
   • Explain direct infringement - making, using, selling patented invention
   • Explain indirect / contributory and induced infringement
   • Distinguish with examples
9. 7 Marks
   aWhat is the role played by Patent office and it's Appellate board.
   How to answer

   • Introduce Patent Office organization and functions
   • Explain examination, grant, publication and opposition roles
   • Introduce Appellate Board constitution and jurisdiction
   • Explain appeals, revocation and rectification role
10. 7 Marks
    bWrite about the rights of Trademark holder.
    How to answer

    • Define trademark holder
    • List exclusive rights - use, assign, license, sue
    • Explain right to prevent infringement and passing off
    • Explain renewal and protection aspects
11. 7 Marks
    aExplain about the evolution of design Protection.
    How to answer

    • Define design protection
    • Trace historical evolution and legislation
    • Explain Designs Act and international arrangements
    • Explain scope and term of protection
12. 7 Marks
    bHow Geographical Indication is registered for a Product.
    How to answer

    • Define geographical indication
    • List eligibility and applicant requirements
    • Explain filing, examination, opposition and registration steps
    • Mention GI Registry and certificate
13. 7 Marks
    aDescribe about the impact of Internet on IPR.
    How to answer

    • Explain digital reproduction and distribution challenges
    • Discuss copyright, trademark and patent issues online
    • Discuss piracy, domain names and enforcement difficulties
    • Suggest protection measures
14. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss about E-Commerce importance in IPR.
    How to answer

    • Define e-commerce in IP context
    • Explain trademark, domain name and branding issues
    • Explain copyright and patent concerns in online trade
    • Explain importance of IP protection for e-commerce growth
15. 14 Marks
    Answer any two of the following.

    1. a)Plant Varieties in IPR
    2. b)TRIPS
    3. c)Criminal remedies of Copyrights infringement
    4. d)Trademark Registry
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from a-d
    • Define and explain key provisions for each
    • Mention relevant Act / treaty / procedure
    • Give examples and significance