Question Bank / Continuous Internal Examination -II : Nov’ 2024
Essay Questions (16 Marks)
1. Calculate the Spearman's ranks correlation coefficient for the following data and
interpret the result:
2. Work out the Karl person correlation coefficient and test its significance
3. Discuss the essential components and best practices for creating an effective
written report that presents research insights and findings.
4. Explain the need and scope areas for the effective implementation of
Intellectual Properties (IP) and the associated rights in India.
5. Examine the roles of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and
the World Trade Organization (WTO) in establishing and enforcing IPR norms
globally.
6. Explain the primary forms of intellectual property rights (IPR) agreements, such
as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and geographical indications.
Describe the distinctive qualities of each kind.
7. Discuss the criteria in the patent examination process (from examination to
grant) and its importance in determining the validity of a patent application.
8. Explain the concept of the "inventive step" in patent law and its significance
in the patent examination process. Illustrate your answer with examples.
9. Discuss the skills, knowledge, role and responsibilities required for patent
agents in the context of effective international patent applications.
Short Answer Questions [2 marks]
1. How is Spearman's rank correlation coefficient used to measure the
association between ranked variables?
2. When it is appropriate to use the chi-square test.
3. What are the key components of a well-structured written report?
4. Distinguish between technical report and management report.
5. What is intellectual property, and why is it important?
6. Define trade secrets and provide examples.
7. List any two subject matter protected by intellectual property rights
under the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
8. How do utility models differ from patents?
9. What is the primary objective of granting a patent?
10. What is the role of UNESCO in promoting the protection of intellectual
property?
11. What is the difference between a product patent and a process patent?
12. Differentiate between a patent and a license.
13. What is a provisional patent application, and when is it used?
14. What are the benefits of e-filing patent applications?
15. Under what circumstances can a patent be revoked?
16. What is the role of a patent agent?
17. Why is the registration of patent agents necessary?
