Time: 3 hrs Maximum marks: 100
Instructions:
1. Attempt all the questions.
2. Write relevant question numbers before writing the answer.
CO1: Be able to explore theories, Origin and Genesis of intellectual property right and the relevance of
IPR globally.
CO2: Be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range of legal concepts, values,
principles of various IPR legislations such as Copyrights, Trademarks, etc.
CO3: Be able to learn to address the contemporary trends of intellectual property and arguing from
competing perspectives and identify the possibility of new concepts within existing knowledge
frameworks and approaches.
CO4: Be able to identify new insights of geographical indication and design as an IPR.
CO5: To enable students to get knowledge on patents, patent regime in India and abroad and
registration aspects.
Section A
Very Short Type Questions: (5*2=10 Marks)
1. What is a moral right in copyright law? (CO3/D1/BTL02)
2. Define geographical indication. (CO4/D1/BTL02)
3. Name any two exceptions to design registration. (CO1/D1/BTL02)
4. Mention two functions of the Patent Controller. (CO2/D1/BTL02)
5. What is meant by "passing off"? (CO5/D1/BTL02)
Section B
Short Type Questions: (5*7=35 Marks)
1. Explain the need for balancing private rights with public interest in IPR regimes. (CO1/D2/BTL05)
2. Case Study: An AI-generated invention is filed for patent. Analyse its patentability under Indian law.
(CO2/D2/BTL06)
3. Discuss the concept and scope of assignment and licensing under copyright law. (CO3/D2/BTL06)
4. Case Study: A company seeks to cancel a registered design on the ground of lack of novelty. Explain the
legal process. (CO4/D2/BTL06)
5. What is the difference between absolute and relative grounds for trademark refusal? (CO5/D2/BTL06)
Section C
Essay Type Questions: (5*11=55 Marks)
1. Discuss the concept of software patents and the global debate around them.
Or
Case Study: A software company claims its algorithm is patentable. Analyse this under Indian law and
TRIPS. (CO2/D3/BTL05)
2. Discuss the significance of the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the Berne Convention.
Or
Case Study: An Indian author’s book is pirated internationally. What remedies are available under
international conventions? (CO3/D3/BTL05)
3. Explain the registration procedure and rights granted under the Geographical Indications Act, 1999.
Or
Case Study: An NGO representing artisans applies for GI status for a traditional textile. Explain the steps
and benefits. (CO4/D3/BTL06)
4. Analyse the procedure and requirements under the Madrid Protocol for international trademark
registration.
Or
Case Study: An Indian brand plans global expansion. Draft a plan under the Madrid Protocol for
trademark protection. (CO5/D3/BTL06)
5. What are the remedies available to a patentee in case of infringement?
Or
Case Study: A biotech firm finds that its patented process has been used by another firm without consent.
What legal options does it have? (CO2/D3/BTL05)
