INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE

(Deemed University)

Three Months Online Certificate Course in Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology in the Internet Age [Batch 18th (16th August, 2010 16th November, 2010)] Assignment I: Fundamental of IPRs and Trademarks

INSTRUCTIONS All the questions are compulsory. All questions carry equal marks. Maximum Marks: 25 Answer should not exceed 10 sentences (100 words). Write in your own words. Do not copy the sentences from the study material. Submit the completed assignment by 5th September, 2010 by 5.00 p.m. Answers should be submitted in MS Word format (.doc) or .pdf only. The Institute will not be responsible for any delay on account of any problem either technological or otherwise. Please write your Full Name, User Id (in bold) above the answer page. Save the file in your name and upload the assignment answer directly on our elearning website www.elearningilidelhi.org and also send copy of the same through email at e_ipr@ilidelhi.org

Questions:
1. What are the important theories of protection of intellectual property rights? 2. Name the different areas of intellectual properties rights for which protection is offered? Mention the relevant legislation also. 3. What do you mean by deceptive similarity under the Trademarks Act, 1999? 4. Distinguish between a collective mark and a well known trademark? 5. What are the difference between Passing Off and Infringement under trademark law?

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