JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech III INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Previous Question Paper (August/September - 2024 - R16)
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, Answer all questions. iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b as sub questions.
Part A
Why are intellectual property rights important for innovation?
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Intellectual property rights are essential for innovation because they provide legal protection and exclusive rights to creators, allowing them to monetize their inventions and recoup research and development costs. By securing these rights, innovators are incentivized to invest time and capital into new technologies, knowing that their work cannot be freely exploited by competitors, which ultimately fosters a competitive environment that drives further technological and economic advancement.
Illustrate when TRIPS come into force.
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The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) came into force on January 1, 1995. It was established as a result of the Uruguay Round negotiations of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The agreement became effective concurrently with the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which serves as the administrative body responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of TRIPS standards among its member nations.
Differentiate between Trademark and design.
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What is the significance of evaluating a trademark before registration?
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What is the fundamental basis of copyright law?
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Why is copyright registration important? Discuss.
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What is the right of publicity?
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What constitutes misappropriation of trade secrets?
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What is the purpose of an intellectual property audit?
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How has international trademark law evolved?
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Part B
Explain the responsibility of WTO in safeguarding IPR internationally.
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Analyze and elaborate the role of IPR in protection against unfair competition.
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Write the characteristics features of intellectual property.
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Explain the different forms of Intellectual Property Rights.
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What is Trademark? What is the process of registering a trademark?
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Describe the procedure in transferring the ownership in trademark.
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Trade Marks are registered and an infringement of registered trademark is a civil wrong as well as an offence. Discuss as to how they can be infringed with special reference to passing off as a remedy.
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Describe Copyright and the works protected under copyright act. Briefly explain the process of obtaining copyright. Differentiate between Copyright infringement and Trademark infringement.
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Explain patent search strategies in detail.
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Give a note on Foundation of patent law.
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What safeguards are required to protect the interest of Trade Secrets? Explain.
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Explain about the remedies for misappropriation in Trade Secrets.
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Discuss false adverting with examples.
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Explain the product disparagement in unfair competition.
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Discuss new developments in international patent law.
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Explain copyright in the electronic age.
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Explain the international development in trade secrets law.
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Analyze international patent law in brief.
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