n. Judicial Powers of the Registrar of Copyrights. Fee Structure. Copyright Symbol. Validity 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.

1. Dr. Roopa D N, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSSATE, Bengaluru
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JSS ACADEMY OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, BENGALURU
Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA
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Sub: Research Methodology and IPR (21RM156)
Ref: text book 2 – module 3 & 4
Question Bank - Module 3
1 a) What is the definition of intellectual property (IP)? What are the two branches of IP? What are the conditions for obtaining
a patent protection?
b) What are the various categories of IP in India and how are they protected by different laws and acts?
2 a) What are the types of patent infringements and how can they be avoided?
b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of patenting an invention?
3 a) What are the steps involved in the process of patenting an invention?
b) What are the differences between patentable and non-patentable matters?
4 a) What are the types of patent applications and how are they classified?
b) What are the common terms used in patenting and what do they mean?
5 a) What are the national and international bodies that deal with patent affairs?
b) What are the roles of national bodies such as IPO, DPIIT, TIFAC, and NRDC in patent affairs?
c) What are the roles and responsibilities of a patent attorney/agent?
6 a) What are the sources and methods of conducting a prior art search for an invention?
b) What are the factors to consider before disclosing an invention to the public or filing a patent application in a foreign
country?
7 a) What are utility models and how are they different from patents? and why are they useful for small innovations?
b) What are the benefits of filing a patent under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)?
Question Bank - Module 4
1. a) What are the different classes of copyrights, and how are they defined?
b) What criteria must a work meet to qualify for copyright protection, and who typically owns the copyright? Explain the
two types of rights of copyright owner.
2. a) What constitutes copyright infringement, and is it considered a criminal offense? Explain.
b) Explain the concept of fair use doctrine in copyright law and provide examples of situations where it applies. and how
are non-copyright works treated?
3. a) What is the process for copyright registration, and what judicial powers and fee structures are associated with it? (Discuss
the significance of copyright registration and the process involved in registering a copyright in India.)
b) How is copyright enforcement managed, including the roles of copyright societies, the Copyright Board, and the
Copyright Enforcement Advisory Council?
4. a) What international agreements and treaties govern copyright law, and can you provide examples of notable copyright
cases?
b) What are the eligibility criteria for trademark registration, and who can apply according to relevant laws? How are
trademarks designated with symbols, and what do they signify?
5. a) Is trademark registration mandatory, and if not, what are the exceptions?
b) What are the eligibility criteria for trademark registration and who can apply according to relevant laws?
6. a) How are trademarks designated with symbols, and is registration mandatory?
b) What is the validity period of a registered trademark, and how are trademarks classified?
7. a) Can you explain the process of trademark registration in India, including the role of the trademark registry?
b) Why is a prior art search important in trademark registration?
8. Could you summarize the key points of the case Coca-Cola Company vs. Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.?