NALSAR PROXIMATE EDUCATION NALSAR …

1 NALSAR PROXIMATE EDUCATION . NALSAR university OF LAW, hyderabad . IN CYBER LAWS. 2008 - 2009. PAPER II- IPR ISSUES IN CYBER SPACE. TIME: 2 HOURS MARKS: 60. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES. 1. The questions to be interpreted as given and no clarification can be sought from the invigilator. 2. All questions carry equal marks 3. Clearly indicate the Question numbers ANSWER ANY FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. 1. Write short notes on: a) Criminal remedies in copyright b) Trademark issues relating to hyperlinks c) Protection of trade secrets 2. What are the works which are eligible for protection under the copyright law? What are the defences to copyright infringement under the Indian Copyright Act 3. Explain with the help of relevant legal principles and case laws whether software is protectable under the laws of patent? Make a comparative study of the position in USA and EU and highlight the differences 4.

2 Explain the concept of peer to peer networks and the various copyright issues arising out of the widespread use of such networks with the help of relevant case-laws. 5. Explain the concept of copyright infringement with the help of relevant legal principles and case laws 6. Write short notes on a) Protection of Traditional Knowledge b) Originality in copyright c) Fundamentals of patent law