M.Sc-M.Sc BioTechnology 4th Sem BT - 42 : Legal and Ethical Aspects in Biotechnology and IPR(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

M.Sc. (Semester - IV)

BIO - TECHNOLOGY

BT - 42 : Legal and Ethical Aspects in Biotechnology and IPR

(2008 Pattern)

Time : 3 Hours]                                                                                            [Max. Marks :60

Instructions to the candidates :

1) Attempt a total of five questions selecting atleast two questions from each section.

2) Answers to the sections must be written on separate answer books.

3) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.

4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION - I

Q1) What is intellectual property? How is it different from other type of property?

Mention various forms of IPR?                                                                        [12]

Q2) Mention basic requirements for patenting an invention. Explain with the help

of an appropriate example.                                                                                [12]

Q3) a)      State the rights of a patentee.                                                                     [6]

b)       How are software programs protected?                                                 [6]

Q4) Write notes on :                                                                                                       [12]

a) Protection of plant varieties.

b) Protection of farmer’s rights.

SECTION - II

Q5) State the major changes in Indian patent system in post TRIPS. Explain any

one change.                                                                                                                 [12]

Q6) Explain the specifications to be provided for filing a patent in Biotechnology.

Cite an appropriate example.

Q7) Explain procedures for :

a) Patenting a biological product. b) Obtaing a process patent.

Q8) Write notes on :

a) Geographical Indications.

b) Commercial exploitation of Industrial designs.

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