GOA UNIVERSITY G.R. KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, MARGAO, GOA SYLLM SEM IV PAPER IV INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IV

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1 GOA UNIVERSITY G.R. KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, MARGAO, GOA SYLLM SEM IV PAPER IV INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IV JAN 2013 JUN/JULY 2012 JAN 2012 JULY 2011, JAN 2011, July 2010, JULY 2009, JAN 2009, JULY 2008, JAN 2008, JAN 2007,

2 llllllll llllllllll Ill lllllll lllllllllllllll BSM LL.M. Semester - IV Examination, January 2013 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS - Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks: 75 Instructions: a) Answer any five questions. b) Each question carries 15 marks. 1. Critically examine the salient features and the need for Protection of Plant varieties and Farmer's Rights Act, 2001 in Indian scenario. 2. 'Biological resources are important for human survival'. Analyze in detail the protection provided for biological resources under the Biological Diversity Act, Explain the need, importance and procedure for registration of geographical indications specified in the Geographical Indications of Good (Registration and Protection) Act, 'Industrial applicability is one of the basic features of patentability'. Explain the other essentials in the light of patentable and non patentable inventions. S. Enumerate various modes of infringement of patent, the remedies in case of infringement and mention the authorities to prevent infringement of patent. ). 'Opposition is one of the most important stages in obtaining a patent'. Critically enumerate all other stages in obtaining a patent mentioned under the Patent Amendment Act, xamine in detail the composition, powers and functions of National Biodiversity Authority and State Biodiversity Board in fulfilling the objects of Biological Diversity Act, H. Comment on any two the following : a) Benefit sharing under the Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights Act, IV

3 II IIIII! lllllllilllll ill~ iltlllll BSM- 27 LL.M. (Sem. - IV) Examination, June 2012 intellectual PROPERTY RIGHTS - IV Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks : 75 Instructions : a) Answer any five questions. b) Each question carries 15 marks. 1. Examine the relevance and various categories of goods that can avails protection under the Geographical Indications legislation with suitable examples. 2. 'Diversity is traditionally explained at three levels'. Enumerate the various levels, values and the importance of Biological Diversity Act, 2002 in preserving the salient features of the Act. 3. 'Specification is one of the most important concepts but it is not defined under the Patent Act'. Explain the concept specification and enumerate the procedure in obtaining patent. 11. 'Inventions which are useful alone can get protection under Patent legislation'. Discuss in detail the essentials of patent and mention non patentable inventions with illustrations. ~). Concept, modes of infringement of patent and explain the authorities established to provide remedies in case of infringement. G. Critically analyse the importance and salient features of Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, Mention in detail the procedure and authorities established for registration of geographical indication in India. 8. Comment on the following : a) Rights of patentee b) State Biodiversity Board its composition and powers. -:...;,;..;..~ ,-

4 B-995 (Pages: 01) BSM -16 [Total No. of Questions : 8] LL. M. (Semester- IV) Examination, January INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS- IV (Paper- IV) Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 75 Instructions: I) Answer any five questions. 2) All questions carry equal marks. (5 X 15 = 75) Ql) What is patent? Examine in detail the essential of patent and mention the inventions that are non patentable. Q2) Explain in detail the various stages involved in obtaining a patent under the recent Patent Amendment Act, Q3) 'Violation of patentee right is known as infringement'. Critically analyse this statement with various modes of infringement and remedies there in. Q4) Mention the rights of patentee and specify how he can transfer his rights to other under the Patent Amendment Act, Q5) Enwnerate the nature 0f rights conferred on plant breeders and farmers under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights Act, Q6) Elaborate the nature of goods that are protected under the Geographical Indications Act, 1999 with suitable recent illustrations in India and abroad. Q7) 'Protection and preservation of Biological diversity is very essential'. Mention the authorities established to conserve biodiversity in India. Q8) Write a note on the following: a) Kinds and contents of patent specification. b) Intellectual Property Appellate Board.

5 G (Pages: 01) BSM - 26 [Total No. of Questions: 81 11'-lo'f'/Loll ( 'OlJt.{ a~) Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks : 75 Instructions : 1) Answer ally jive questions. 2) All questions carry equal marks. (5 X 15 = 75] QJ) With reference to the Patent Amendment Act, 2005, explain the nature of inventions that are patentable with exceptions if any. Q2) 'Opposition to grant patent is available even after granting the patent'. Explain the procedure followed by the authorities in granting a patent under the Patent Amendment Act, Q3) Explain the need for protection of Geographical Indications in India with reference to the objectives of Geographical Indications Act, Q4) 'Rights of patentee are transferable'. Elaborate this statement in the light of various modes of transfer of patent rights and authorities to protect patentee rights. Q5) Defme the term biological diversity. Mention the salient features and the importance of Biodiversity Act, 2002, in protecting biological diversity in India. Q6) Explain the circumstances leading to the enactment of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights Act, Q7) Enumerate the modes of infringement of patent and remedies there in as enumerated under Patent legislation. Q8) Write a note on the following: a) Various values of biological diversity. b) Rights of patentee.

6 g111~11m 1111 BM-55 LL.M. IV Semester Examination, January 2011 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS- IV Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 75 Instructions : 1) Answer any five questions. 2) All questions carry equal marks. 1. Critically examine patenting of micro-organism and its impacts. Mention the essentials of patent. 2. Explain briefly what constitutes infringement of geographical indication and state available remedies. 3. Who is eligible to apply for a patent, mention procedure to be followed in obtaining patent? 4. Examine the rights of farmers under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, "Register of patent provides rights and obligations" - elaborate the statement by mentioning rights and obligations of patent. 6. Examine the concept of biodiversity and various methods of conservation of biodiversity. 7. Critically examine the need and importance of geographical indications and the kinds of goods registrable under Geographical Indication Act, Write short note on the following : a) Compulsory licenses licensis rights b) Opposition to grant patent.

7 III~~IIIIII IIMIIIIIIIIII~ I LL.M. (Sem.- IV) Examination, July 2010 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS- IV BSM -114 Duration: 3 Hours Instructions : 1) Answer any 5 questions. 2) All questions carry equal marks. Total Marks : 7 5 (15x5=75) 1. What is patent? Explain the procedure for registration of patents. 2. Critically examine patenting of micro-organism and its impacts. 3. What are the types of inventions, which are not patentable in India? 4. How novelty, distinctiveness, uniformity and stability have been defined in the Protection of Plant Varieties and Fanner's Rights Act? 5. Critically analyse the use and importance of Geographical Indication Act in Indian scenano. 6. Define bio-diversity and examine the authorities and remedies to protect bio-diversity. 7. Examine the concept ofbio-diversity and mention the various methods to conserve biodiversity. 8. Write short note on the following: a) Remedies for infringement under Geographical Indication Act. b) Authorities for monitoring protection under Geographical Indication Act.

8 lmllllllllll!llll ~--. ~~~- /.~~-~';<\;>:.~ &~... ~,11'-~'i' v t::" ~ ; c:!( v. - --p....._,. - --c u...._\mal' - / I )~--, -~u5~-... ~... LL.M. (Semester- IV) Examination, July 2009 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS - IV NNK-42 Duration : 3- Hours Total Marks : 75 Instructions : 1) Answer any five questions. 2) Each question carries 15 marks. 1. 'Patent is a monopoly right available to the inventor for a specific period'. Critically analyze the concept invention, highlight the procedure laid down to obtain a patent under the Patent (Amendment) Act, 'Rights available to the patentee after registration are transferable'. Examine in detail the various modes of transfer of rights to others with examples under the Patent (Amendment) Act, 'Violation of any rights of the patentee rights amounts to infringement'. Elucidate the idea of infringement of patent with exceptions. Mention the authorities established for prevention of infringement under the patent legislation. 4. Explain in detail the need, importance and objectives of Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 with suitable examples in our Indian society. 5. 'Conservation and sustainable use of the nature's gift is the need of the hour'. Examine in detail the concept, importance and various methods of conservation of bio diversity under the Biological Diversity Act, Critically analyze how far the protection of plant varieties and Farmer's Rights Act, 2001 is helpful to the Indian farmers. 7. Examine in detail the duration and the procedure to obtain geographical indications under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, Answer the following : a) Non patentable inventions b) State BioDiversity Authority.

9 IIIWIIIUHI IIIU NNK-39 LL.M. IV Semester Examfuation, January 2009 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS - IV Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 75.InstructWns: 1) Answer any five questions. 2) All questions carry equal marks. 1. List out the salient features of Patent Act 2005 (Amendment). 2. What is Novelty, Inventive step and Invention? Contrast it with state of Art. 3. What are the rights of plant breeders? Contrast it with the provisions of plant varieties and Fanners' Rights Act. 4. What is bio-diversity? Explain the provisions for establishing Biodiversity Authority. 5. Comment on the present position of geographical indications in India. 6. Explain the duration and the procedure to obtain geographical indications under G.I. Act Discuss the provisions relating to constitution, powers and functions of patent office and specify the remedies in case of infringement of patent. 8. Write a short note on the following: a) Rights of Patentee b) Modes of Transfer of Patent Rights.

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