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MID TERM QUESTION PAPER PATTERN - LAW
(With Course Outcome / Blooms Level, etc.)
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT - II
SUB. CODE: SUB.NAME:
DEGREE : BRANCH:
YEAR/SEMESTER: SECTIONS/COMMON TO:
MAX. MARKS:35 DURATION: 90 min
DATE: PORTION: 2 units
Q.N Question Marks CO BL PI code
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PART A (1 X 12 = 12 Marks) - Answer ONE of the following in about 500 words each:
1 12 CO1 3
2 12 CO2 4
PART B (1 X 7 = 7) Answer ONE of the following in about 300 words each:
3 7 CO2 3
4 7 CO1 3
PART C (3 X 4 = 12 ) Write short notes on THREE of the following
5 a. 4 CO1 2
b. 4 CO1 2
c. 4 CO1 2
d. 4 CO2 2
e. 4 CO2 2
PART D (1 X 4 = 4) Answer any ONE of the following CASE STUDY
6. 4 CO1 3
7. 4 CO1 3
Sample Graph/Chart:
Bloom's Level wise Marks Dis- Course Outcome wise Marks
tribution 10
Distribution
L1 8
L2 6
L3 4
2
L4
0
CO1 CO4 CO5
Course Outcomes (CO) Blooms Taxonomy Levels (BL)*
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6
Marks
CO1:
CO2:
CO3:
CO4:
CO5:
CO6:
*BL –Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels (L1- Remembering, L2-Understanding, L3 –Applying,
L4- Analyzing, L5- Evaluating, L6- Creating), CO – Course Outcomes, PI Code – Performance
Indicator Code
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Answer Key Template (UG )
SUB. CODE: SUB.NAME:
DEGREE : BRANCH:
YEAR/SEMESTER: SECTIONS/COMMON TO:
MAX.MARKS: 35 DURATION:90 min
DATE: PORTION: 2 units
PART-A
Answer ONE of the following in about 500 words each: (1X12=12)
1. Explain in detail about the Agreement of World Trade Organisation (WTO) and its effect on the
Intellectual Property Law in India.
2. Explain about The Patents Act, 1970 and the key ingredients of the Patent Amendment Act,
2005 with regards to non-patentable inventions.
Ans. No. 1.
Contents of the Answer * The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property
Rights (TRIPS), which is part of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements, significantly
impacted India's Intellectual Property (IP) law by setting minimum standards for IP protection
across all member countries, essentially forcing India to strengthen its IP regime, particularly
regarding patents, trademarks, and copyrights, to comply with international norms, although this
raised concerns about access to affordable medicines in certain situation.
Ans. No. 2.
Contents of the Answer * The Patents (Amendment) Act of 2005 defines "new inventions" and
"non-patentable inventions".
New inventions
Must not have been anticipated by prior publication
Must not fall into the public domain
Must be new, original, and not similar to any other inventions or existing products
Must be capable of industrial application
Non-patentable inventions
Inventions that are frivolous or contrary to public order, morality, public health, or the
environment
Scientific discoveries
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Allocation of Marks 12 Marks
PART-B
Answer ONE of the following in about 300 words each: (1x7=7)
3. Discuss about the meaning and concept of Intellectual Property.
4. Elucidate the procedures for obtaining a Patent in India.
Ans. No. 3.
Contents of the Answer * Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, like
inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce,
which are protected by law to grant the creator exclusive rights to use and benefit from their
creation, essentially treating these intangible assets as a form of property that can be
commercially exploited; key types of IP include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets,
all aimed at encouraging innovation and creativity by protecting the intellectual contributions of
individuals and businesses.
Ans. No. 4.
Contents of the Answer * To obtain a patent in India, you must first file a patent application with
the Indian Patent Office, which includes a complete specification detailing your invention, followed
by a thorough examination process where the patent office assesses the novelty, inventive step,
and industrial applicability of your invention; if approved, the patent is granted, giving you the
exclusive right to use, produce, sell, or import your invention within India for 20 years
Allocation of Marks 7 Marks
PART-C
5. Write short notes on THREE of the following: (3x4=12)
a. WIPO
b. Patent officer & Powers of Controller
c. Remedies for infringement of patent
d. Patent agent
e. Trips Agreement
Ans. No. 5a.
Contents of the Answer The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a United Nations
agency that promotes and protects intellectual property (IP) rights worldwide. WIPO's mission is to
help innovators and creators share their ideas with the world, and to ensure that IP benefits
everyone.
Ans. No. 5b.
Contents of the Answer A patent officer, also known as a patent examiner, is a government
employee who works in a patent office to examine patent applications. They work in a variety of
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fields, including science and engineering. The Controller of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks in
India has many powers, including the power to grant patents, regulate patent agents, and manage
the patent register.
Ans. No. 5c.
Contents of the Answer Remedies for patent infringement include injunctions, monetary
damages, and an account of profits
Ans. No. 5d.
Contents of the Answer A patent agent is a licensed professional who helps inventors and
companies with patent applications. They act as a liaison between the applicant and the patent
office.
Ans. No. 5e.
Contents of the Answer The Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
Agreement is an agreement between member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It
came into effect on January 1, 1995.
Allocation of Marks 4 Marks
PART-D
Answer any ONE of the following CASE STUDY: (1x4=4)
6. A Pharma Ltd. and B Pharma Ltd. are two major companies in India. A Pharma Ltd. Invented a
new drug for common cold and obtained Patent for it. B Pharma Ltd. invented a similar drug and
applied for patent. The patent application was rejected by the Patent Officer. Is the rejection
valid? Explain with relevant case laws.
7. The Indian Government has announced a pandemic situation in India due to Covid-19. Z Pharma
Ltd. has approached the Central Government for issue of temporary compulsory license to
manufacture a life saving drug, which was already invented in USA and it was patented in USA.
Whether Z Pharma Ltd. will get the temporary compulsory license or not? Explain with relevant
case laws.
Ans. No. 6.
Contents of the Answer Yes the rejection is valid.
Ans. No. 7.
Contents of the Answer Yes the license can be granted.
Allocation of Marks
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