Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual Property Rights Course Code: 24BTPHY208

Question Bank Module-1&2.

1. What is the primary objective of intellectual property rights (IPR)?

A) To encourage competition

B) To protect the creator’s ideas and inventions

C) To promote public access to information

D) To regulate international trade

2. Which of the following is a form of intellectual property that protects original works of
authorship, including literary, artistic, and musical works?

A) Patent

B) Trademark

C) Copyright

D) Trade Secret

3. Which concept refers to the right of creators to control the use of their works for a
certain period of time?

A) Patent

B) Copyright

C) Trademark

D) Geographical Indication

4. Which of the following best describes the "first-to-file" principle in the context of
patent law?

A) The first person to invent an innovation gets the patent

B) The first person to file a patent application gets the patent

C) Patents are granted on a first-come, first-served basis

D) Patents are granted to companies, not individuals

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Explanation: Under the "first-to-file" system (followed by most countries), patent rights are
granted to the individual or company that files the patent application first, regardless of who
actually invented it first.

5. A trademark is used to distinguish goods and services. Which of the following is true
regarding trademarks?

A) A trademark can only be words, not symbols or logos

B) A trademark cannot be used for non-commercial purposes

C) Trademarks must be distinctive and not misleading

D) Trademarks do not have a lifespan and can last forever

6. Which of the following is NOT an example of a trade secret?

A) Customer lists

B) Manufacturing processes

C) Unpublished patents

D) Marketing strategies

7. The protection of traditional knowledge, such as indigenous medical knowledge, is best

A) Plant Varieties

B) Trade Secrets

C) Geographical Indications

D) Traditional Knowledge Systems

8. Which of the following is NOT a category of intellectual property rights (IPR)?

A) Copyright

B) Patent

C) Trade Secrets

D) Marketing Strategy

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9. What is a “Geographical Indication” (GI)?

A) A trademark for agricultural products

B) A patent for unique regional products

C) A sign used on goods with a specific geographical origin

D) A legal method of protecting plant varieties

10. Which of the following is a key advantage of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)?

A) They reduce innovation by monopolizing ideas

B) They ensure that creators have the exclusive right to profit from their inventions

C) They are permanent and do not require renewal

D) They prevent companies from filing for patents on their ideas

11. Which of the following is the primary limitation of intellectual property rights?

A) IPRs do not require legal enforcement

B) IPRs can be easily transferred to others

C) IPRs have a finite duration and eventually expire

D) IPRs prevent competition from entering the market

12. Which of the following terms best describes the legal protection provided to new and
useful inventions?

A) Copyright

B) Patent

C) Trademark

D) Design Protection

13. What is the general term for protection given to the appearance, shape, or design of
an article?

A) Design Right

B) Geographical Indication

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C) Layout Design Protection

D) Plant Variety Protection

14. Which of the following best describes the balance between private rights and public
interest in the context of IPR?

A) Private rights should always supersede public interest

B) Public access to intellectual property should be unrestricted

C) Intellectual property should be protected for a limited period to promote innovation

D) Intellectual property should never be granted, as it infringes on public knowledge

15. What is the "Doctrine of Fair Use" in the context of copyright law?

A) It allows the owner of a copyright to sell their work to others

B) It allows the public to use copyrighted works without permission in certain cases like
criticism, news reporting, or teaching

C) It automatically extends the copyright period for every new work derived from an existing
one

D) It allows the government to take over copyrighted works for public use

Explanation: The Doctrine of Fair Use is a legal principle in copyright law that permits
limited use of copyrighted material without needing to obtain permission from the
copyright owner. It is designed to balance the rights of creators with the public interest in
accessing and using works for important purposes.

16. What is the primary purpose of a patent?

a) To protect ideas

b) To grant exclusive rights for inventions

c) To provide financial assistance

d) To restrict the use of inventions

17. Which of the following best describes the “Doctrine of Equivalents” in patent law?

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a) It allows an invention to be patented even if it is identical to prior art

b) It allows a court to consider the equivalent elements of a patented invention, even those

c) It applies elements are not literally infringed only to design patents and not utility patents

d) It refers to the exact replication of the patent claims by the defendant

18. In which scenario would a patent be considered invalid due to "lack of novelty"?

a) If the invention was disclosed in a published document more than 1 year prior to filing

b) If the invention is useful but not widely used by the public

c) If the invention is similar to existing patents but has different materials

d) If the invention has not been tested for commercial use

19. Which of the following could be considered prior art for a patent application?

a) A utility patent granted for the same invention

b) A novel and non-obvious idea disclosed in a private email

c) A scientific paper published six months before the patent application

d) An invention developed by the applicant but not yet disclosed to the public

20. In which of the following situations would a "patent troll" most likely be involved?

a) A company seeking to protect its own technological innovations

b) A non-practicing entity acquiring patents to sue others for infringement and extract
settlements

c) A university licensing its patented research to industry partners

d) A startup company developing its own proprietary technology

21. Which of the following conditions is required for an invention to be considered

A) The invention must be publicly disclosed before filing a patent

B) The invention must be useful and operable

C) The invention must be available to all inventors worldwide

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D) The invention must have a commercial application at the time of filing

22. Which of the following would likely NOT be patentable as a utility patent?

A) A novel machine that performs a useful function

B) A new process for making a chemical compound

C) A new method for calculating the square root of a number

D) A novel and non-obvious chemical compound

23. What is the term length for a utility patent in the United States?

A) 10 years from the filing date

B) 14 years from the filing date

C) 20 years from the filing date

D) 25 years from the filing date

24. In the patenting process, what is a "prior art"?

A) A set of documents describing the invention's background

B) A reference to earlier patents or publications that are similar to the invention

C) The first draft of the invention

D) The original patent granted to the inventor

25. Which of the following is NOT an example of an invention that is generally not
patentable?

A) Abstract ideas

B) Naturally occurring substances in their natural state

C) Software programs performing an abstract function

D) New methods of food preparation

26. What is the term for a type of patent that protects an ornamental design of an article
of manufacture?

A) Plant patent

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B) Design patent

C) Utility patent

D) Certification patent

27. Which of the following factors is NOT taken into account when determining whether
an invention is "non-obvious"?

A) The scope of the invention

B) The level of skill in the relevant field

C) Whether the invention is surprising to a person with ordinary skill in the art

D) Whether the invention is commercially successful

28. When did the concept of Intellectual Property (IP) first emerge?
a. 19th century
b. 20th century
c. 18th century
d. 17th century

29. What is the main objective of Intellectual Property Rights?

a. To restrict access to knowledge

b. To encourage creativity and innovation

c. To increase the cost of goods

d. To prevent globalization

30. Which of the following is an example of intellectual property?

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b. A new smartphone design

c. A piece of land

d. A company’s debt

31. The Berne Convention, adopted in …………………………………………

a. 1986

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b. 1883

c. 1886

d. 1987

32. What protects the intellectual property created by artistic creations?

a. Copyright

b. Geographical indications

c. Patents

d. Registered designs

e. Trademarks

33. The Labour theory of intellectual property is associated with the philosopher:

a. John Locke

b. Karl Marx

c. Adam Smith

d. Thomas Hobbes

34. Which form of IPR is mainly associated with new varieties of crops?

a. Trade Secret

b. Patent

c. Plant Variety Protection

d. Design Patent

35. Which type of IPR protects confidential business information from being disclosed or
used without permission?

a. Patent
b. Copyright
c. Trade secret
d. Trademark

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36. Who administers the Madrid System for the international registration of trademarks?
a. WTO

b TRIPS Council

c. UNCTAD

d. WIPO

37. Trade in services includes which of the following?

a. Computer hardware

b. Textiles

c. Insurance

d. Aerospace

Answer: Trade in services refers to intangible products such as banking, insurance,

38. Which IPR concept protects the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of a product?

a. Patent

b. Trade Dress

c. Design Protection

d. Copyright

39. Which aspect of IPR aims to balance private rights with public interests?

a. Patent Licensing

b. Compulsory Licensing

c. Trade Secrets

d. Copyright Protection

Answer: Compulsory Licensing allows the government to grant permission to use a

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(like medicines) are accessible to the public while still recognizing the patent holder’s
rights.

40. What is protected under 'Trade Dress'?

a. The function of a product

b. The appearance and packaging of a product

c. The patent rights of a product

d. The logo of a company

41. Which of these international agreements deals with copyright?

a. Madrid Protocol

b. GATT

c. Berne Convention

d. NAFTA

42. Which of the following is protected by a patent?

a. A poem you wrote

b. A logo design for a company

c. A new type of phone battery that charges in 5 minutes

d. A song you composed

43. Patent infringement (Violation) refers to:

a. expiry of patent

b. unauthorized use of patent

c. filing a patent

d. cancelling a patent

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Answer: Patent infringement occurs when someone makes, uses, sells, offers to sell, or
imports a patented invention without the permission of the patent holder during the term
of the patent.

44. The Indian Patent Act was enacted in the year:

a. 1970

b. 1952

c. 1999

d. 2005

45. How long does a patent typically last in most countries?

a. 10 years

b. 20 years

c. 50 years

d. lifetime of the inventor

46. In which year did India enact its first Copyright Act?

a. 1911

b. 1957

c. 1970

d. 1999

48. Which of the following is NOT patentable under Indian law?

a. mathematical methods

b. novel car engine

c. new type of solar panel

d. drug with new formulation

49. What is the purpose of a “patent search”?

a. To determine if an invention qualifies for patent protection

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b. To find all previous patent applications related to a specific idea

c. To create a market for the invention.

d. To find the current owners of patents

50. Assignment of copyright must be:

a. Verbal agreement

b. Notarized by court

c. In writing and signed

d. Approved by Registrar

51. Which form is used to file a patent in India?

a. form 1

b. form 2

c. form 3

d. form 5

52. Which of the following is an example of piracy?

a. Quoting lines from a poem with attribution

b. Selling unauthorized movie CDs

c. Writing your own song

d. Sharing links to public domain books

53. Infringement occurs when:

a. Work is in public domain

b. Author dies

c. Copyrighted work is used without permission

d. Government acquires rights

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54. The standard term of copyright for literary works in India is:

a. Life of author + 50 years

b. 10 years

c. Life of author + 60 years

d. 70 years from publication

55. What is the term used for an agreement allowing a third party to use a patented
invention without transferring ownership?

a. Patent assignment

b. Compulsory license

c. Patent license

d. Patent forfeiture

56. Within how many months must the request for examination be filed from the filing
date?

a. 12 months

b. 24 months

c. 36 months

d. 48 months

57. Which of the following is an example of piracy?

a. Quoting lines from a poem with attribution

b. Selling unauthorized movie CDs

c. Writing your own song

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d. Sharing links to public domain books

58. Which of the following is an example of a copyright violation?

a. Creating a painting inspired by nature

b. Downloading a movie from a torrent site without paying

c. Buying a song legally from an online store

d. Writing your own version of a fairy tale in the public domain

59. What is the definition of property in legal terms?

a) A right to use, enjoy, and dispose of a thing

b) A physical object only

c) Ownership restricted to land and buildings

d) Only tangible assets

59. The origin of property rights is typically associated with which concept?

a) Government control

b) Natural law or divine rights

c) Corporate ownership

d) Communal ownership

60. Which of the following is an example of personal property?

a) A plot of land

b) A bank account

c) A building

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d) A national park

61. Which of the following best defines Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)?

a) Rights granted to owners of inventions, designs, and brand names

b) A form of ownership limited to physical property

c) Rights related only to technological innovations

d) The legal protection granted to ideas and concepts without tangible form

62. The 'utilitarian theory' of intellectual property suggests:

a) Intellectual property should benefit the public at large

b) Intellectual property should remain in the public domain

c) Intellectual property rights should be used as a form of economic control

d) Protection of intellectual property is essential for innovation and economic progress

63. Which of the following is a theory supporting the justification for intellectual property
rights?

a) Social theory

b) Ethical theory

c) Lockean theory

d) Market-based theory

64. The main tension between private rights and public interest in Intellectual Property
is:

a) The conflict over the monetary value of ideas

b) The balance between public access and private ownership of creative work

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c) The need for a central database for all intellectual property

d) The competition between private companies over IP

65. Why is public interest considered when discussing intellectual property rights?

a) To ensure that society benefits from the creation and innovation of individuals

b) To guarantee exclusivity to creators for all their work

c) To restrict the usage of intellectual property

d) To maximize private profits

66. Which of the following is an advantage of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)?

a) Encourages economic growth and innovation

b) Reduces competition and monopolizes markets

c) Limits the dissemination of knowledge

d) Creates barriers to entry for all businesses

67. A disadvantage of Intellectual Property Rights is that they can:

a) Encourage the free sharing of ideas

b) Stifle creativity by limiting access to information

c) Ensure that ideas are freely available for public use

d) Promote universal access to resources

68. Which of the following is NOT considered a form of intellectual property?

a) Copyright

b) Patent

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c) Trademark

d) Employment contract

69. A trademark is used to protect:

a) Original literary and artistic works

b) Inventions and technological advancements

c) Distinctive logos, names, or symbols used in commerce

d) Traditional cultural practices

70. What does a patent protect?

a) Literary works and artistic creations

b) Innovative inventions or processes

c) A unique brand name or symbol

d) Commercial trade secrets

71. Which of the following is true about trade secrets?

a) They are publicly registered and disclosed

b) They are protected by patents

c) They include information like formulas, patterns, and practices used in business

d) They refer only to the works of art

72. Geographical indications protect:

a) Inventions related to technology

b) The names of products associated with a specific geographic location

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c) Commercial logos used in branding

d) Exclusive trade secrets used in business operations

72. What is the typical requirement for a patent to be considered "useful"?

a) The invention must provide some practical benefit

b) The invention must be expensive to manufacture

c) The invention must be aesthetic

d) The invention must solve a global issue

73. Which of the following would NOT affect the validity of a patent?

a) Non-payment of maintenance fees

b) Failure to disclose prior art

c) The invention being publicly used without restriction before the filing date

d) The patent holder’s nationality

74. What is a 'compulsory license' in patent law?

a) A license granted by the patent holder

b) A license that can be obtained by others without the patent holder’s consent, typically
in the public interest

c) A license that automatically grants worldwide rights to use the invention

d) A license that allows the sale of patented goods

75. A patent holder has the right to exclude others from:

a) Using the invention commercially

b) Selling the invention publicly

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c) Making the invention for private use

d) Disclosing the invention in a research paper

76. Which of the following actions is NOT a part of the registration procedure of a patent?

a) Conducting a patent search

b) Filing the patent application

c) Paying maintenance fees

d) Receiving an automatic approval

77. What is a 'patent right'?

a) A right to create any type of invention

b) A right to use an invention freely without restriction

c) A right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention

d) A right to request a patent grant automatically

78. Which of the following is NOT a type of infringement of patent rights?

a) Direct infringement

b) Indirect infringement

c) Infringement by importation

d) Infringement by random chance

79. Who can assign a patent to another party?

a) Only the patent holder or assignee

b) Anyone who discovers a new invention

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c) Only the patent office

d) Anyone with a patentable idea

80. What is the key difference between 'patent assignment' and 'patent licensing'?

a) Assignment transfers ownership; licensing allows use under specific terms

b) Assignment allows use; licensing transfers ownership

c) Assignment is temporary; licensing is permanent

d) There is no difference

81. Which of the following is an example of patent infringement?

a) Using a patented invention under a proper license

b) Developing an entirely new and non-obvious invention

c) Using a patented invention without the patent holder’s permission

d) Assigning a patent to another party

82. Which of the following is NOT protected by copyright?

a) Literary works

b) Music compositions

c) Abstract ideas

d) Software code

83. Which type of work is eligible for copyright protection?

a) Public domain works

b) Original, creative works

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c) Generic phrases

d) Government publications

84. What is the primary purpose of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary
and Artistic Works?

a) To create international standards for copyright protection

b) To establish a global copyright office

c) To regulate the duration of copyrights worldwide

d) To promote the use of works in the public domain

85. What is "work-for-hire" under copyright law?

a) A work created by a person who is not the copyright owner

b) A work created under a contract for an employer where the employer owns the rights

c) A work created in a foreign country

d) A work that is registered for public domain use

86. Who can file a lawsuit for copyright infringement?

a) Only the creator of the work

b) The copyright owner or exclusive licensee

c) Only the publisher

d) The government

87. What is the duration of a patent in India from the date of filing?

a) 10 years

b) 15 years

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c) 20 years

d) 25 years

88. Which of the following is NOT a non-patentable invention in India?

a) A scientific discovery

b) A new form of a known substance

c) A mathematical method

d) A novel pharmaceutical product

89. What does the term 'novelty' mean in patent law?

a) The invention is cheaper than existing ones

b) The invention has not been disclosed to the public before the filing date

c) The invention is made by a new inventor

d) The invention is not registered

90. Which of the following can be considered a copyright infringement?

a) Quoting a few lines of a poem in a review

b) Using a song in a commercial without permission

c) Reading a book aloud to a class

d) Sharing a public domain novel

91. What is the term of copyright protection for literary works in India?

a) 50 years from creation

b) 60 years from the date of creation

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c) 60 years from the death of the author

d) 70 years from the date of registration

92. Which office is responsible for granting patents in India?

a) Indian Patent Bureau

b) Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion

c) Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM)

d) Ministry of Innovation and Technology

93. Under copyright law, the ‘moral rights’ of an author include:

a) The right to sue for money

b) The right to assign the copyright

c) The right of attribution and integrity

d) The right to publish anonymously

94. In India, copyright registration is:

a) Mandatory for protection

b) Not necessary for protection but helpful in legal proceedings

c) Only for foreign authors

d) Applicable only to movies and songs

95. Which of the following is a remedy for patent infringement?

a) Transfer of the patent

b) Compulsory licensing

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c) Injunction and damages

d) Patent renewal

96. A compulsory license may be granted when:

a) The invention is still under examination

b) The patentee refuses to assign the patent

c) The reasonable requirements of the public are not met

d) The invention is less than 3 years old

95. What does IPR stand for?

a) International Property Rights

b) Intellectual Property Rights

c) Individual Property Rights

d) Industrial Property Rights

Answer: b) Intellectual Property Rights

96. Which of the following best defines Intellectual Property Rights?

a) Rights that allow physical ownership of a property

b) Legal rights given to creators to protect their inventions, literary, and artistic works

c) Laws that regulate property distribution

d) None of the above

Answer: b) Legal rights given to creators to protect their inventions, literary, and artistic works

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97. Which of the following is NOT an example of Intellectual Property?

a) A published novel

b) A new software code

c) A piece of land

d) A unique company logo

Answer: c) A piece of land

98. What is the main objective of IPR?

a) To protect physical property

b) To encourage innovation by granting exclusive rights to creators

c) To prevent the use of public resources

d) To increase the cost of inventions

Answer: b) To encourage innovation by granting exclusive rights to creators

99. IPR primarily protects:

a) Tangible property

b) Intangible creations of the human mind

c) Only patents and trademarks

d) Natural resources

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Answer: b) Intangible creations of the human mind

100. Which of the following is a key characteristic of intellectual property?

a) It is physical and cannot be copied

b) It is intangible and can be legally protected

c) It does not require legal enforcement

d) It is unlimited in duration

Answer: b) It is intangible and can be legally protected

101. The concept of IPR originated to:

a) Restrict access to new inventions

b) Encourage innovation and protect the interests of creators

c) Prevent international trade

d) Protect only multinational companies

Answer: b) Encourage innovation and protect the interests of creators

102. Which theory supports the idea that creators deserve rights over their creations?

a) Labor Theory

b) Monopoly Theory

c) Property Theory

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d) Privacy Theory

Answer: a) Labor Theory

103. Which of the following is NOT a reason for IPR protection?

a) Encouraging innovation

b) Preventing unauthorized use of intellectual property

c) Allowing monopolies to control industries indefinitely

d) Promoting economic growth

Answer: c) Allowing monopolies to control industries indefinitely

104. Which of the following is an example of private rights in IPR?

a) Public domain works

b) Exclusive rights given to an inventor for a patent

c) Free use of knowledge in education

d) Open-source software

Answer: b) Exclusive rights given to an inventor for a patent

105. Which of the following is a key advantage of IPR?

a) It encourages innovation and creativity

b) It limits new discoveries

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c) It prevents competition

d) It is only beneficial for large companies

Answer: a) It encourages innovation and creativity

106. Which of the following is a disadvantage of IPR?

a) It leads to economic growth

b) It can create monopolies and restrict access to essential technologies

c) It reduces innovation

d) It allows free access to new inventions

Answer: b) It can create monopolies and restrict access to essential technologies

107. Which principle of IPR ensures that the creator has the right to benefit financially from
their work?

a) Fair Use Principle

b) Principle of Exclusivity

c) Public Interest Principle

d) Common Heritage Principle

Answer: b) Principle of Exclusivity

108. Which of the following is NOT an IPR-related theory?

a) Natural Rights Theory

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b) Utilitarian Theory

c) Monopoly Theory

d) Innovation Theory

Answer: d) Innovation Theory

109. The balance between private rights and public interest in IPR is aimed at:

a) Ensuring only the creator benefits

b) Encouraging access to knowledge while protecting creators

c) Eliminating public access to ideas

d) Restricting global trade

Answer: b) Encouraging access to knowledge while protecting creators

110. Which of the following is NOT a type of IPR?

a) Copyright

b) Patent

c) Trademark

d) Real estate

Answer: d) Real estate

111. Copyright protects:

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a) Industrial designs

b) Artistic and literary works

c) Business names

d) Trade secrets

Answer: b) Artistic and literary works

112. A patent is granted for:

a) Scientific discoveries

b) Original artistic work

c) New and useful inventions

d) Business logos

113. Which IPR protects a brand name or logo?

a) Copyright

b) Trademark

c) Patent

d) Trade secret

114. Which of the following protects secret business information from competitors?

a) Patent

b) Copyright

c) Trade Secret

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d) Trademark

115. What does a Geographical Indication (GI) protect?

a) Innovations in software

b) Logos of multinational companies

c) Products linked to specific geographic locations

d) Traditional dance performances

116. Which of the following is an example of a Design Patent?

a) The internal mechanism of a smartphone

b) The shape and look of a new smartphone model

c) The name of a mobile company

d) The software used in mobile devices

117. Which IPR protects the appearance of a product rather than its functionality?

a) Trademark

b) Patent

c) Industrial Design

d) Copyright

118. Which of the following protects plant breeders' rights?

a) Patent

b) Copyright

c) Plant Variety Protection

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d) Geographical Indication

119. Which law protects traditional knowledge and indigenous innovations?

a) Patent Law

b) Copyright Law

c) Traditional Knowledge Protection Act

d) Trade Secret Law

120. How long does a copyright last in most countries?

a) 20 years

b) 50 years

c) Lifetime of the author + 50-70 years

d) 100 years

121. Which organization oversees international Intellectual Property Rights?

a) WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)

b) WTO (World Trade Organization)

c) WHO (World Health Organization)

d) UNESCO

122. Which of the following is an example of a famous Geographical Indication (GI)

a) Coca-Cola recipe

b) Basmati rice

c) Apple logo

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d) Microsoft software

123. Which IPR is most relevant for pharmaceutical companies?

a) Trademark

b) Copyright

c) Patent

d) Geographical Indication

124. What is the term for using copyrighted material without permission?

a) Innovation

b) Plagiarism

c) Fair Use

d) Patent Infringement

125. What is a patent?

a) A law protecting land ownership

b) An exclusive right granted for an invention

c) A certificate for artistic work

d) A business registration document

126. What is the main objective of a patent?

a) To grant ownership of physical goods

b) To protect inventions and encourage innovation

c) To control knowledge distribution

d) To prevent public access to technology

127. Which of the following is NOT a type of patent?

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a) Utility Patent

b) Design Patent

c) Plant Patent

d) Literary Patent

128. Which type of patent protects the ornamental design of an object?

a) Utility Patent

b) Design Patent

c) Plant Patent

d) Software Patent

129. Which type of patent is granted for new plant varieties?

a) Utility Patent

b) Plant Patent

c) Trade Secret

d) Copyright

130. Which of the following is NOT patentable?

a) A new machine

b) Laws of nature

c) A pharmaceutical drug

d) A new manufacturing process

131. Which of the following inventions cannot be patented?

a) A new type of hybrid seed

b) A mathematical formula

c) A new chemical compound

d) A new engine design

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132. Which type of software is usually NOT patentable?

a) Software that improves machine efficiency

b) Basic algorithms and mathematical formulas

c) AI-based medical diagnosis software

d) Software with a unique data-processing method

133. Can natural discoveries be patented?

a) No, because they exist in nature

b) Yes, if they are useful

c) Only if the government grants special permission

d) Only if they are part of traditional knowledge

134. Which of the following is a patentable invention?

a) A genetically modified organism

b) A scientific principle

c) A naturally occurring DNA sequence

d) A book on engineering

135. Who grants patents in India?

a) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

b) Indian Patent Office

c) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

d) NITI Aayog

136. What is the first step in obtaining a patent?

a) Filing a patent application

b) Commercializing the invention

c) Publicizing the invention

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d) Conducting a market survey

137. A patent is granted for how many years in India?

a) 10 years

b) 20 years

c) 50 years

d) Lifetime of the inventor

138. After filing, a patent application is:

a) Immediately approved

b) Examined for novelty and eligibility

c) Given temporary protection for 50 years

d) Automatically rejected

139. What does a "provisional patent" do?

a) Grants full patent rights

b) Establishes priority for an invention while final details are completed

c) Prevents others from filing patents

d) Makes the invention public

140. A patentee has the right to:

a) Prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention

b) Own the invention forever

c) Block all scientific research on similar inventions

d) Demand a compulsory license

141. One of the duties of a patentee is to:

a) Keep the invention secret

b) Use the invention commercially

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c) Transfer the patent to the government

d) Share the invention for free

142. A patent license allows:

a) Only the original inventor to use the patent

b) Another party to use the patented invention under agreed terms

c) The patent to be revoked

d) Free public use of the invention

143. Patent infringement occurs when:

a) The patent is used without permission

b) The patent is registered internationally

c) The patent owner forgets to renew the patent

d) The government cancels a patent

144. Which is NOT a remedy for patent infringement?

a) Injunction

b) Compensation

c) Criminal penalties

d) Awarding a second patent

145. What does copyright protect?

a) Industrial processes

b) Literary, artistic, and musical works

c) Business logos

d) Scientific formulas

146. Which of the following is NOT protected by copyright?

a) A novel

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b) A song composition

c) A business method

d) A film script

147. Which organization oversees international copyright laws?

a) WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)

b) WTO

c) UNESCO

d) NITI Aayog

148. Which of the following is an example of a copyright work?

a) A movie script

b) A company trademark

c) A patented drug formula

d) A software algorithm

149. Copyright registration is required for protection.

a) True

b) False

150. What is the term of copyright protection for an author’s work?

a) 20 years

b) Life of the author + 60 years

c) 100 years

d) 50 years

151. What is copyright licensing?

a) Transferring full ownership

b) Granting permission to use copyrighted work under specific terms

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c) Making the work free for public use

d) Applying for a patent

152. Copying and distributing a song without permission is an example of:

a) Copyright Infringement

b) Patent Violation

c) Fair Use

d) Innovation

153. Which of the following is NOT a remedy for copyright infringement?

a) Legal action

b) Compensation

c) Automatic patent approval

d) Injunction

154. What is "piracy" in copyright law?

a) Using a product under fair use

b) Unauthorized reproduction and distribution of copyrighted material

c) Legal reproduction of media

d) Registering a copyright

155. The exclusive rights of a patentee begin from:

a) The date of application

b) The date of grant

c) The date of publication

d) The date of commercial use

156. Which of the following terms is associated with copyright law?

a) Novelty

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b) Infringement

c) Trademark

d) Patentability

157. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material for:

a) Profit-making businesses

b) Personal entertainment

c) Educational and non-commercial purposes

d) Government publishing only

158. Which is an essential requirement for patentability?

a) Public domain status

b) Novelty and inventive step

c) Commercial success

d) Copyright registration

159. What happens if a patent is not renewed after its term?

a) It remains valid indefinitely

b) It becomes part of the public domain

c) It is automatically reissued

d) It is granted a trademark status

160. Which one of the following is NOT an IPR?

a) Trademark

b) Copyright

c) Design

d) Mortgage

161. Patent law encourages inventors to:

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a) Hide their inventions

b) Avoid market competition

c) Share technical knowledge in exchange for exclusive rights

d) Register their artistic works

162. Moral rights in copyright law protect the author's:

a) Financial earnings

b) Reputation and integrity of the work

c) Invention disclosure

d) Trademark ownership

163. The term “plagiarism” is most associated with:

a) Industrial design

b) Trade secrets

c) Copyright infringement

d) Patent licensing

164. Which of the following is considered a "work of authorship"?

a) Chemical compound

b) Artistic painting

c) Invention blueprint

d) Geographical indication

165. Which one of the following IPRs helps distinguish goods and services?

a) Patent

b) Trademark

c) Copyright

d) Industrial Design

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166. In India, copyright protection is governed by:

a) Copyright Act, 1957

b) Patent Act, 1970

c) Design Act, 2000

d) IP Code

167. Industrial designs are protected for how many years in India (from the date of
registration)?

a) 5 years

b) 10 years

c) 15 years (extendable from 10)

d) 20 years

168. What is the objective of Geographical Indication (GI)?

a) Grant patent rights

b) Indicate brand reputation

c) Identify goods with a specific origin and quality

d) Protect literary works

169. Which of the following is not protected under IPR?

a) Invention

b) Business method

c) Secret recipe

d) Artistic creation

170. What is a trade secret?

a) A registered business logo

b) Publicly available invention

c) Confidential business information providing a competitive edge

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d) A government-issued copyright

171. Which of these cannot be patented under Indian law?

a) Scientific discovery

b) Pharmaceutical compound

c) Agricultural tool

d) Bioengineering method

172. Which IPR involves registration of a visual symbol?

a) Patent

b) Trademark

c) GI

d) Copyright

173. Copyright protection exists:

a) Only after registration

b) From the moment the work is created

c) After commercial use

d) After publishing the work online

174. The Berne Convention is related to:

a) Industrial design protection

b) Trade secrets

c) International copyright protection

d) Trademark infringement

175. Which of the following is a famous example of a patented product?

a) Pepsi logo

b) iPhone technology

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c) Harry Potter books

d) Basmati rice

176. Which act governs the protection of patents in India?

a) Patent Act, 1970

b) Patent Protection Act, 1956

c) IP Rights Act, 1960

d) Innovation Act, 2000

177. Copyright can be assigned through:

a) Verbal agreement

b) Registered trademark

c) Written agreement

d) GI certification

178. Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) allows:

a) GI registration globally

b) A single international patent application

c) Automatic copyright licensing

d) Trade secret protection

179. Infringement of IPR may lead to:

a) Monetary damages

b) Legal action

c) Injunction

d) All of the above

180. The purpose of intellectual property law is to:

a) Increase government income

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b) Restrict international markets

c) Promote creativity and innovation

d) Eliminate fair competition

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