May 2009: LL.M Semester III, Group-III (IPR), Paper V - Intellectual Property Rights

1. What do you mean by Piracy of Copyright in Design? What remedies are available against the piracy of copyright in design?

2. Define the infringement of Geographical Indications. What remedies are available against infringement?

3. When is layout design said to be infringed? What are the remedies for infringement?

4. When is the Information said to be confidential and when does information qualify to be a secret? Discuss

5. Short Notes

a. Who is entitled to seek registration of designs?
b. Effect of Registration of Geographical Indication.
c. Disadvantage of Trade Secrets.
d. Offenses and penalties for infringement of Geographical Indication.
e. Meaning and Scope of Undisclosed information and Trade Secrets

6. What are the rights conferred by Registration of Layout Design under the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits layout Designs Act, 2000? Discuss

Course Structure of Masters in Law (LLM )- Mumbai University

Compulsory Papers
Semester I
Paper I            Law And Social Transformation In India
Paper II           Indian Constitutional Law: The New Challenges

Semester II
Paper III          Judicial Process
Paper IV          Legal Education And Research Methodology

Optional  Papers

Group I           Constitutional And Administrative Law
Group II          Business Law
Group III         Law Of Intellectual Property And Information Technology
Group IV         Human Rights Law         
Group V          Law Of Crimes
Group VI         Environmental Law

Semester III (400 Marks)
Written Exams of Two Subjects out of Optional Papers
Seminar, Classroom Coaching on Assigned Topics

Semester IV (200 Marks)
Dissertation of Topic of Choice, as agreed by the Professor

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?