History of Intellectual Property

What was the primary goal of the Protection of Inventions Act, 1883?

How did the Inventions and Designs Act, 1888, differ from the Protection of Inventions Act, 1883?

Which of the following best describes the influence of British law on the Inventions and Designs Act, 1888?

What was the main reason for introducing the Inventions and Designs Act, 1888?

What significant legacy did the Inventions and Designs Act, 1888, leave behind?

What was the main purpose of the Indian Patents and Designs Act, 1911?

What criteria were necessary for an invention to be granted a patent under the 1911 Act?

What aspect of products did the 1911 Act specifically protect through its provisions for industrial designs?

What was the primary process involved for an applicant to obtain patent protection under the 1911 Act?

What legal recourse was available to the rights holders in case of infringement of a registered patent or design under the 1911 Act?

What key aspect did the amendment to the 1911 Act in 1920 introduce?

What notable change was incorporated into the 1911 Act through the amendment in 1930?

What was the effect of the further amendment in 1930 on the duration of patent protection?

What is the primary difference between a patent and a design?

Which of the following is NOT a category of invention that can be protected by a patent?

Which of the following is an example of something that could be protected by a design?

What is the main incentive for obtaining a patent?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of obtaining a design?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a design that can be protected?

What is the relationship between a patent and the disclosure of an invention?

Which of the following is an example of a protected invention?

What was the primary objective of the Act VI of 1856?

What was the main reason for the repeal of the Act VI of 1856?

Which legislation introduced a structured system for intellectual property rights in India?

What was the duration of exclusive rights granted by the Act VI of 1856?

What significant development marked the beginning of intellectual property rights in India?

What were the key aspects protected by the comprehensive IP law of India?

What was the significance of the British era in the development of intellectual property legislation in India?

What was the primary purpose of the Patterns and Designs Act XIII of 1872?

What was the duration of patent protection typically granted in India?

What key criteria did inventions need to meet to qualify for protection under the 1883 Act?

What was the primary purpose of the Protection of Inventions Act, XVI of 1883?

What specific measure did the 1883 Act introduce to protect inventions disclosed in the Exhibition of India?

What was a significant feature of the Patterns and Designs Protection Act XIII of 1872?

What was a key requirement for registering an invention or design under the 1872 Act?

Which of these Acts was considered a supplementary act that provided additional protections?

What is the primary purpose of intellectual property laws?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a copyright and related right?

Which of the following is an example of an industrial property right?

What is the main benefit for society in the disclosure of an invention when a patent is granted?

What is the primary role of an Examiner of Patents and Designs?

How do intellectual property rights contribute to societal progress?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of intellectual property rights for creators and businesses?

What is the relationship between intellectual property rights and economic growth?