Thursday, September 16, 2010

May 2007: LL.M Semester III, Group-III (IPR), Paper VI- Information Technology

What are the principal features of the personal computer, the internet and the World Wide Web? What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?

What are the benefits of harmonization of electronic commerce laws across countries? How does the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce contribute to such harmonization?

What are the key features [namely the scope, purpose and exclusions] of the Information Technology Act, 2000?

Describe private key encryption, public key encryption and digital signatures.

What are the functions of a Digital Signature Certificate? When can a Certifying Authority suspend or revoke a Digital Signature Certificate?

Explain the basic legal principles that apply to contract formation in e-commerce. What are the special challenges posed by electronic contracts as related to the authenticity of parties, the integrity of messages and the risk of repudiation of contracts?

How should a software company protect its software products using patents, copyrights, trade secrets and trademarks?

Explain the special characteristics of cyber crimes. Provide examples of 3 types of cyber crimes. How does the Information Technology Act, 2000, address cyber crimes?

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