Research Methodology QUESTION BANK and Important Questions
Module-3
Introduction To Intellectual Property: Role of IP in the Economic and Cultural
Development of the Society,
IP Governance, IP as a Global Indicator of Innovation, Origin of IP History of IP in India.
Major Amendments in
IP Laws and Acts in India.
Patents: Conditions for Obtaining a Patent Protection, To Patent or Not to Patent an Invention.
RightsAssociated with Patents. Enforcement of Patent Rights. Inventions Eligible for
Patenting. Non-PatentableMatters. Patent Infringements. Avoid Public Disclosure of an
Invention before Patenting. Process of Patenting.
Process of Patenting. Prior Art Search. Choice of Application to be Filed. Patent Application
[Link] of Filing Patent Application. Publication. Pre-grant Opposition.
Examination. Grant of a [Link] of Patent Protection. Post-grant Opposition.
Commercialization of a Patent. Need for a PatentAttorney/Agent. Can a Worldwide Patent be
Obtained? Do I Need First to File a Patent in India? PatentRelated Forms. Fee Structure. Types
of Patent Applications. Commonly Used Terms in Patenting. National
Bodies Dealing with Patent Affairs. Utility Models.
7 marks / 6 marks / 10 marks Questions
1. Discuss the role of Intellectual Property (IP) in the economic and cultural development of
society. How does it encourage innovation and creativity?
2. Outline the process of patenting an invention, from prior art search to grant of a patent.
Include the key steps and their significance.
3. Explain the concept of IP governance and how it serves as a global indicator of innovation.
4. Trace the history of Intellectual Property in India and identify the major amendments made
to IP laws and acts.
5. Describe the rights associated with patents and the enforcement mechanisms available for
patent holders.
Module-4
Copyrights and Related Rights: Classes of Copyrights. Criteria for Copyright. Ownership of
[Link] of the Author. Copyright Infringements. Copyright Infringement is a
Criminal Offence. CopyrightInfringement is a Cognizable Offence. Fair Use Doctrine.
Copyrights and Internet. Non-Copyright [Link] Registration. Judicial Powers of the
Registrar of Copyrights. Fee @#05052024 Structure. Copyright [Link] of Copyright.
Copyright Profile of India. Copyright and the word ‘Publish’. Transfer of Copyrights to a
Publisher. Copyrights and the Word ‘Adaptation’. Copyrights and the Word ‘Indian Work’.
Joint Authorship.
Copyright Society. Copyright Board. Copyright Enforcement Advisory Council (CEAC).
International
Copyright Agreements, Conventions and Treaties. Interesting Copyrights Cases.
Trademarks: Eligibility Criteria. Who Can Apply for a Trademark. Acts and Laws.
Designation of Trademark Symbols. Classification of Trademarks. Registration of a Trademark
is Not Compulsory. Validity of Trademark. Types of Trademark Registered in India.
Trademark Registry. Process for Trademarks Registration. Prior Art Search. Famous Case
Law: Coca-Cola Company vs. Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.
7 marks / 6 marks / 10 marks Questions
1. What are the various classes of copyrights, and what criteria must a work meet to
qualify for copyright protection?
2. Describe the concept of copyright infringement as a cognizable and criminal offence in
India. Include penalties and enforcement mechanisms.
3. Analyze the role and powers of the Registrar of Copyrights in copyright registration
and dispute resolution.
4. What is the process of copyright registration in India? Why is it significant, even though
copyright protection arises automatically?
5. Explain the trademark registration process in India, including the importance of a prior
art search.
6. Compare and contrast the different types of trademarks that can be registered in India,
providing examples for each type.
7. Discuss the role and responsibilities of the Trademark Registry in India
Module- 5
Industrial Designs: Eligibility Criteria. Acts and Laws to Govern Industrial Designs. Design
Rights. Enforcement of Design Rights. Non-Protectable Industrial Designs India. Protection
Term. Procedure for Registration of Industrial Designs. Prior Art Search. Application for
Registration. Duration of the Registration of a Design. Importance of Design Registration.
Cancellation of the Registered Design. Application Forms. Classification of Industrial Designs.
Designs Registration Trend in India. International Treaties. Famous Case Law: Apple Inc. vs.
Samsung Electronics Co.
Geographical Indications: Acts, Laws and Rules Pertaining to GI. Ownership of GI. Rights
Granted to the Holders. Registered GI in India. Identification of Registered GI. Classes of GI.
Non-Registerable GI. Protection of GI. Collective or Certification Marks. Enforcement of GI
Rights. Procedure for GI Registration Documents Required for GI Registration. GI Ecosystem
in India.
Case Studies on Patents. Case study of Curcuma (Turmeric) Patent, Case study of Neem
Patent, Case study of Basmati patent. IP Organizations In India. Schemes and Programmes
7 marks / 6 marks / 10 marks Questions
1. What are the eligibility criteria for registering an industrial design in India? Discuss
with examples.
2. What is the procedure for registering an industrial design in India? Include the
importance of prior art search in the process.
3. What are non-protectable industrial designs in India, and why are they excluded from
protection?
4. Describe the procedure for registering a geographical indication in India, including the
documents required.
5. Discuss the concept of non-registerable GIs with examples and the rationale behind
their exclusion.
6. What is the significance of GI protection for local communities and traditional
knowledge in India?
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Most Important Questions -II Internals
Module 3, 4 and 5
Questions can be asked 6Marks, 7 Marks and 10 Marks
1. Explain the role of Intellectual Property (IP) in the economic and cultural
development of society.
2. Define Patents and Examine the process of patenting an invention, from prior art
search to grant of a patent. Include the key steps and their significance.
3. Discuss the major amendments made to IP laws and Acts
4. Examine the rights associated with patent and the enforcement mechanisms
available for patent holders.
5. Outline the Procedure of obtaining copyrights in India
6. Discuss the concept of copyright infringement as a cognizable and criminal offence
in India. Include penalties and enforcement mechanisms.
7. Explain the different types of trademarks that can be registered in India, providing
examples for each type.
8. Discuss the eligibility criteria for registering an industrial design in India with
examples.
9. Elucidate the procedure for registering a geographical indication in India, including
the documents required.
10. State the protectable and non-protectable industrial designs
11. Discuss the concept of non-registerable GIs with examples and the rationale behind
their exclusion.
12. Discuss the role and responsibilities of the Trademark Registry in India
13. Explain the concept of IP governance and how it serves as a global indicator of
innovation.
14. Analyze the role and powers of the Registrar of Copyrights in copyright registration
and dispute resolution.
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