Course Code : 13NM1103/2013 R-2013 Reg.

No :

GAYATRI VIDYA PARISHAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOMOUS)

Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam
Affiliated to JNT University – K, Kakinada
B.Tech. VI-Semester Supplementary Examinations, November, 2017
Intellectual Property Rights and Patents
(Mechanical Engineering)

Date : 29-11-2017 Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 70

1. Answer ONE Question from each UNIT
2. All parts of a Question must be answered in one place to get valued.
3. All questions carry equal marks.

UNIT-I

1. a) What are the various types of Intellectual Property rights? 8 Marks

b) Write about “World intellectual property organization” and its contribution to the growth of 6 Marks
the intellectual property law globally?
2. a) “Intellectual Property rights have an in-built sunset” – Explain. 7 Marks
b) Give an account of the development of IP law in India. 7 Marks
UNIT-II
3. a) Explain the various kinds of marks provided under the Act,1999. 8 Marks
b) Explain the concept of dilution of trademark. 6 Marks
4. a) Explain the rights and limitations of registered proprietor of a trade mark. 8 Marks
b) Discuss the offences and penalties under the Trade Marks Act, 1999? 6 Marks
UNIT-III
5. a) Explain the procedure to obtain a patent with a flowchart. 8 Marks
b) Discuss the law relating to revocation and surrender patents. 6 Marks
6. a) What are the rights of a patentee? What are the limitations to it? 7 Marks
b) Explain the provisions relating to compulsory licenses with respect to the patent. 7 Marks
UNIT-IV
7. a) List out the purposes for which fair use of copyrighted work is permitted. 7 Marks
b) Discuss the various subject matters covered under Copyright Act. 7 Marks
8. a) Discuss historical and economical background of copyright, with special reference to various 7 Marks
international conventions.
b) What are the exceptions to the copyright infringement? 7 Marks
UNIT-V
9. a) What are various cyber crimes and explain about them. 7 Marks
b) Write about employer-employee non-disclosure and non-competitive agreement. 7 Marks
10. a) Explain the duties and immunities of an internet service provider under Information 8 Marks
Technology Act.
b) What is the impact of internet on copyright? 6 Marks

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