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INTRODUCTION TO IPR (HU1006-1) QUESTION BANK – UNIT 2 What is the origin of the word "Patent"? 1. A) French word "Patente" C) Latin word "Patene" B) Greek word "Patentas" D) Ol...

INTRODUCTION TO IPR (HU1006-1) QUESTION BANK – UNIT 2 What is the origin of the word "Patent"? 1. A) French word "Patente" C) Latin word "Patene" B) Greek word "Patentas" D) Old English word "Pætent" What does the word "Patene" mean in Latin? 2. A) To protect C) To invent B) To open D) To disclose What is the primary purpose of Patent System? A) To promote technological innovation and C) To limit the use of inventions 3. transfer B) To keep inventions secret D) To grant exclusive rights to the inventor What type of right is a patent? 4. A) Global C) Territorial B) International D) Universal Which of the following is NOT a feature of a patent right? 5. A) It can be enforced only in the country where it is C) It is territorial in nature granted. B) It is granted for an unlimited period. D) It provides exclusivity to the patent holder. What happens to a patented invention after the patent expires? 6. A) It becomes open to the public for free use C) It can only be used with the government’s permission B) It remains the property of the patent holder D) It is automatically renewed for another 20 years Which of the following cannot be patented? 7. A) A new and useful machine C) A new substance produced by manufacture B) A process to improve a known apparatus D) Aesthetic creations In which of the following cases is a patent not advisable? 8. A) When there is a high market potential C) When the invention is easy to reverse engineer B) When the invention aligns with business strategy D) When investors are interested in the invention Who typically owns the rights to a patent in the case of an employee invention? 9. A)The employer C) Both the employee and employer jointly B) The employee D) The government What does "non-obviousness" in a patent requirement mean? A)The invention is simple to understand C) The invention is not easily deduced by someone skilled 10. in the field B) The invention is hidden from public view D) The invention is legally protected What is a key requirement for an invention to be considered "new" or "novel"? 11. A) It must be based on existing technology C) It must have a practical application B) It must not be part of the prior art D) It must be easy to understand What is meant by "capable of industrial application"? A) The invention must only be used in C) The invention must be theoretical 12. manufacturing B) The invention must be aesthetically pleasing D) The invention must be useful and provide a practical benefit Which of the following is NOT an example of patentable subject matter? 13. A) A new machine C) A new chemical process B) A scientific theory D) A new method of manufacture Which factor is crucial in deciding whether to file a patent application? A) The cost of the application C) The probability of obtaining commercially useful 14. protection B) The inventor's personal preferences D) The ease of drafting the application Which of the following is excluded from patentability according to most national laws? 15. A) New and useful products C) Inventive processes B) Discoveries of natural substances D) Chemical compositions What is the main benefit of disclosing an invention through the patent system? A) Keeping the invention secret C) Avoiding the need for commercialization 16. B) Gaining legal protection and potential financial D) Transferring ownership to the government returns  What is the consequence of not paying the required maintenance fees for a patent? 17. A) The patent is automatically renewed C) The patent is transferred to the government B) The patent expires D) The patent is reassigned to another inventor Which of the following is an advantage of a strong patent portfolio? 18. A) It reduces competition C) It enhances the company's economic health B) It hinders technological progress D) It increases the cost of innovation Who is considered the inventor in the context of a patent application? 19. A) The person who conceived the invention C) The person who filed the patent application B) The company that funded the research D) The government authority granting the patent What is "prior art" in the context of patent law? A) Artistic work related to the invention C) Previous patents filed by the same inventor 20. B) All relevant technical knowledge available to the D) Any invention made in the same field public before the filing date Which of the following is a possible alternative to filing a patent application? 21. A) Keeping the invention as a trade secret C) Filing a copyright application instead B) Publicly disclosing the invention D) Assigning the invention to another inventor What is the significance of the "disclosure requirement" in a patent application? A) It ensures the invention is kept secret C) It provides enough detail for someone skilled in the field 22. to carry out the invention B) It allows others to replicate the invention D) It limits the scope of the patent What is the effect of joint ownership on a patent? A) One co-owner can license the patent without C) The patent is automatically revoked 23. the consent of others B) Each co-owner must consent to any licensing D) The government takes over ownership or enforcement of the patent Which of the following is NOT typically covered under patent law? 24. A) A method of performing a mental act C) A machine used in agriculture B) A novel chemical composition D) A process for manufacturing a new product In most countries, patents are granted to which of the following? 25. A) The company funding the research C) The government B) The first inventor D) The first person to file a patent application What is an Ordinary Application? A) A patent application claiming priority from C) A patent application without claiming priority from any 26. another country other application B) A patent application with multiple inventions D) A patent application for a provisional patent What is a Convention Application? A) An application claiming priority from a C) An application for minor modifications of an existing previously filed application in a non-convention patent 27. country B) An application for a new invention without D) An application claiming priority from a previously filed priority application in a convention country What is required when filing a Convention Application in India? 28. A)Only a complete specification C) A priority document and its English translation, if required B) Only a provisional specification D) A detailed technical report What does PCT stand for? 29. A)Patent Convention Treaty C) Priority Country Treaty B) Patent Cooperation Treaty D) Patent Cooperation Transaction How many countries can a PCT International Application are validated in? 30. A) Up to 100 countries C) Up to 120 countries B) Up to 142 countries D) Up to 160 countries What is the main advantage of filing a PCT International Application? A)Faster patent processing C) Immediate grant of a global patent 31. B) Single international application seeking D) Exemption from national phase entry protection in multiple countries What is provided by a PCT International Search Report? 32. A) Legal status of the invention C) Final grant of the patent B) Commercial viability of the invention D) Prior art citations and assessment of novelty What happens if the applicant does not enter the national phase within the prescribed time limit? A) The international application becomes void C) The patent is granted automatically 33. B) The application is transferred to another D) The application is put on hold indefinitely country  What is a Patent of Addition? A) A patent for a completely new invention C) A patent for an improvement or modification of an 34. existing patent B) A patent for a similar invention filed in another D) A patent for a group of related inventions country When does a Patent of Addition expire? 35. A) When the main patent expires C) 10 years after filing B) 20 years after filing D) After the inventor's death What is a Divisional Application? A) An application divided out of an existing C) An application for patent protection in a specific industry 36. application claiming more than one invention B) An application for the same invention in D) An application for a completely new invention multiple countries What is the priority date for Divisional Applications? A) The date of filing of the divisional application C) The date of publication of the main patent 37. B) The same as the parent application's priority D) The date of grant of the main patent date What is a Patent Specification? A) A document describing the invention and C) A legal contract between the inventor and the patent 38. setting out the scope of protection office B) A document listing the countries where the D) A summary of patent laws patent is valid Which document filed to establish only the earliest ownership of an invention? 39. A) National Phase Application C) Complete Specification B) Patent Cooperation Treaty D) Provisional Specification What must be filed within 12 months of a Provisional Specification to obtain a patent? 40. A) Another Provisional Specification C) A Convention Application B) A Complete Specification D) A Patent of Addition What is the significance of the Complete Specification? A) It grants the patent automatically C) It provides an abstract of the invention 41. B) It describes the invention in detail, enabling D) It is used only in international patent applications others to replicate it What part of the Complete Specification defines the monopoly right of the patentee? 42. A) Title C) Abstract B) Claim D) Background of the Invention Which section of the Indian Patents Act deals with Provisional and Complete Specification? 43. A) Section 8 C) Section 9 B) Section 10 D) Section 11 What is an Abstract in a Complete Specification? A) A legal clause defining the scope of the patent C) A detailed description of the invention 44. B) A brief summary of the invention within 150 D) A list of prior art references words Who is entitled to apply for a patent in the National Filing Procedure? A) Any person who is an inventor C) Any person who is a true and first inventor or their 45. assignee or legal representative B) Any person who purchases the invention D) Any person who works in the Patent Office What is the maximum period allowed for filing the complete specification after the provisional specification? 46. A) 6 months B) 12 months C) 18 months D) 24 months When is a patent application published under the National Filing Procedure? A) Immediately after filing C) After 18 months from the filing date or priority date, 47. whichever is earlier B) After 12 months from the filing date D) After 24 months from the filing date What happens if the Request for Examination is not made within the prescribed period? 48. A) The patent is automatically granted C) The applicant is fined B) The application is treated as withdrawn D) The application is published without examination What is the purpose of the International Search Report (ISR) in the PCT filing procedure? 49. A) To provide a list of prior art documents C) To determine the renewal fee for the patent  relevant to the invention B) To grant the patent in all PCT member D) To translate the patent application into different countries languages Which of the following documents analyzes the potential patentability of an invention in the PCT filing procedure? 50. A) International Preliminary Examination C) Written Opinion of the International Searching Report (IPER) Authority (ISA) B) Patent Grant Report (PGR) D) PCT Filing Certificate How long is the additional period provided by the PCT on top of the 12 months priority period? 51. A) 6 months B) 12 months C) 18 months D) 24 months What does a single PCT application provide in terms of legal effect? A) Legal effect in all PCT member countries C) No legal effect until the patent is granted 52. B) Legal effect in the country of filing only D) Legal effect in a single country of the applicant’s choice What is the first major step in the patent procedure? 53. A) Examination of the patent C) Application for the patent B) Opposition to the patent D) Grant and sealing of the patent Who can file an application for a patent under the Indian Patent Act, 1970? A) Any person with an idea C) Only legal entities 54. B) The true and first inventor or their legal D) Any employee of a company representative Where is the publication of a patent application notified? 55. A) In a local newspaper C) In the Official Gazette or Patent Office Journals B) On the company’s website D) In a scientific journal What happens if no request for examination is made within the prescribed period? 56. A) The patent is automatically granted C) The patent is published without examination B) The application is treated as withdrawn D) The applicant is fined Within how many months must the First Examination Report (FER) be responded to by the applicant? 57. A) 3 months C) 9 months B) 6 months D) 12 months What is the maximum period within which a request for examination must be filed from the date of priority or filing? 58. A) 24 months C) 48 months B) 36 months D) 60 months Who can file a pre-grant opposition to a patent? 59. A) Only the inventor C) Only the government B) Any interested person D) Only the patent examiner Within how many months from the advertisement date can a pre-grant opposition be filed? 60. A) 2 months C) 4 months B) 3 months D) 6 months What must be included in a post-grant opposition notice? 61. A) A simple objection C) Only the applicant’s name B) Written statement and evidence D) Only the patent number Under which section of the Act is the grant and sealing of a patent handled? 62. A) Section 25 C) Section 43 B) Section 9 D) Section 11A When is the renewal fee is payable after the grant of patent? 63. A) First year C) Third year B) Second year D) Fifth year What is the maximum period for applying to restore a lapsed patent due to non-payment of renewal fees? 64. A) 6 months C) 18 months B) 12 months D) 24 months  Which system is employed in patent law that prioritizes the first person to file a patent application? 65. A) First to invent C) First to publish B) First to file D) First to market What could jeopardize the chance of obtaining a patent? 66. A) Filing the application early C) Publishing the invention before applying for a patent B) Keeping the invention secret D) Consulting a patent agent What is advisable for inventors to file as soon as their idea takes a definite shape? 67. A) Complete Specification C) Final Examination Report B) Provisional Specification D) Renewal Application Which form is used for requesting early publication of a patent application? 68. A) Form 1 C) Form 9 B) Form 5 D) Form 18 Which document must be submitted if the priority date is claimed in a convention application? 69. A) Declaration of inventorship C) Abstract of the invention B) Priority document D) Power of attorney How many copies of the application form are required for filing a patent application? 70. A) One C) Three B) Two D) Four What is the penalty for not meeting the objections in the First Examination Report (FER) within 12 months? 71. A) Fine is imposed C) The application is deemed abandoned B) Patent is granted automatically D) The application is sent for re-examination What section of the Patent Act outlines the grounds for opposition? 72. A) Section 7 C) Section 25 B) Section 9 D) Section 43 Which form is required for filing a post-grant opposition? 73. A) Form 7 C) Form 5 B) Form 18 D) Form 9 What is one common mistake made by inventors that could harm their patent application? A) Filing the patent too early C) Publicly disclosing the invention before filing for a 74. patent B) Filing without a power of attorney D) Hiring a patent agent What is a key consideration when deciding where to patent an invention? A) Where the inventor's family lives C) Where the inventor vacations 75. B) Where the product is likely to be D) Where the inventor's competitors are located commercialized Which route involves filing a patent application in each country individually? 76. A) International route C) Regional route B) National route D) Global route What does licensing a patent involve? A) Selling the patent outright C) Filing a patent in multiple countries 77. B) Granting permission to another party to D) Manufacturing the product yourself use the patented invention What is an advantage of licensing a patent? A) It reduces legal costs C) It simplifies the patent process 78. B) It provides an additional source of D) It limits the market reach of the invention revenue What is an exclusive license? A) Multiple licensees share the rights C) The patent owner retains full rights 79. B) A single licensee has the right to use the D) The patent owner cannot use the technology patented technology What is cross-licensing? 80. A) Two competitors exchange rights to each C) Selling the patent to the highest bidder other's patents  B) Licensing to multiple companies D) Licensing without any fees What is a compulsory license? A) A government-mandated license when C) A license that is automatically granted after three 81. public interest is involved years B) A license granted by the patent owner D) A license that is required in every country under pressure When can a compulsory license be terminated under Indian law? A) Only after the patent expires C) When the patent owner demands it 82. B) If the circumstances that led to its grant no D) After five years of the license being in effect longer exist What is considered an infringement of a patent? A) Unauthorized use of the patented C) Improving upon the patented invention 83. invention B) Using the invention with the owner's D) Filing a patent in another country consent What must an inventor provide to a patent attorney for effective patent drafting? A) Only the successful parts of the invention C) Only the final product 84. B) Complete details of the invention, D) A summary of the invention including failures What does Section 107A of the Indian Patent Act state? A) Certain acts related to development and C) All uses of a patented invention are considered submission of information are not considered infringement 85. infringement B) Importing patented products is illegal D) Infringement can only occur in the country of the patent holder What relief can a patentee seek in case of infringement under Indian law? 86. A) Injunction and damages C) License cancellation B) Patent revocation D) Public apology from the infringer What is one advantage of arbitration in patent disputes? A) It is less formal and shorter than court C) It allows public scrutiny 87. proceedings B) It is always free of charge D) It guarantees a favourable outcome for the patentee Why might a company choose to send a ‘cease and desist letter’? A) To inform the alleged infringer of a C) To revoke the infringer's patent 88. potential patent conflict B) To license the patent to the infringer D) To initiate a criminal case What is the purpose of a ‘cease and desist letter’? 89. A) To stop infringing activities C) To terminate a patent B) To grant a license D) To enforce a compulsory license Which organization provides services for alternative dispute resolution? A) World Trade Organization (WTO) C) European Patent Office (EPO) 90. B) World Intellectual Property Organization D) International Monetary Fund (IMF) (WIPO) What is the role of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Centre? A) To file patents internationally C) To enforce patent laws 91. B) To provide alternative dispute resolution D) To draft patent agreements services Which article of the TRIPS agreement provides for the right to information in infringement cases? 92. A) Article 47 C) Article 45 B) Article 44 D) Article 46 What is the primary function of a trademark? 93. A) To protect intellectual property C) To increase product prices B) To advertise a company D) To identify the source of goods or services 94. Which of the following can be registered as a trademark in some countries?  A) Shapesof products C) Generic terms B) Personal names D) Flags of nations Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a trademark? A) It must be distinctive C) It should be easy to spell and pronounce 95. B) It should be descriptive of the product and D) It should be easy to register its basic component/ingredients What is a service mark? 96. A) A trademark used for products C) A certification mark B) A mark used to distinguish services D) A well-known mark What is the validity period of a registered trademark? 97. A) 5 years and renewable C) 10 years and renewable B) 15 years and non-renewable D) 20 years and then expires Which type of mark is a coined or invented word with no intrinsic meaning? 98. A) Descriptive mark C) Suggestive mark B) Arbitrary mark D) Fanciful mark Which of the following is NOT allowed for trademark registration in most jurisdictions? 99. A) A three-dimensional shape C) A suggestive word B) A generic term D) A coined word Which of the following is an example of an arbitrary mark? 100. A) "Kodak" for cameras C) "Apple" for computers "Sunny" for heaters D) "Sweet" for chocolates What is a certification mark? 101. A) A markused to distinguish services C) A mark used by a specific group of enterprises B) A mark indicating compliance with D) A well-known mark standards Which of the following can be considered a non-traditional trademark? 102. A) A word C) A sound B) A logo D) A phrase Which of the following is NOT a function of a trademark? 103. A) Identifying the product's origin C) Advertising the product B) Guaranteeing the product's quality D) Reducing the cost of production Which of the following is NOT a reason for rejecting a trademark application? 104. A) The mark is descriptive C) The mark is generic B) The mark is fanciful D) The mark is deceptive What is an example of a suggestive mark? 105. A) "Kodak" for cameras C) "Sunny" for heaters B) "Apple" for computers D) "Sweet" for chocolates Which of the following is true about the registration of non-traditional trademarks? 106. A) They are easy to graphically represent C) They are more valuable than traditional trademarks B) They are often difficult to register D) They are not recognized by most countries What must be authorized under Form TM-48 in the trademark registration process? 107. A) The registration of the trademark C) The appointment of an attorney or agent B)The use of the trademark D) The payment of the registration fee What is copyright primarily available for? A) Ideas C) Unpublished works 108. B) Original literary, dramatic, musical, artistic D) Scientific discoveries work Under the Indian Copyright Act, how long is the term of protection for literary works? 109. A) 50 years from the date of publication C) The author’s life plus 60 years B) The author’s life plus 70 years D) 100 years after the author's death What does copyright protect? 110. A) The idea itself C) Methods and processes B) The expression of an idea D) Scientific principles  Which of the following is included under the definition of a computer program in the Copyright Act? 111. A) Hardware configurations C) Software installation manuals B) Source codes and object codes D) User interface designs Which of the following is an example of moral rights under copyright? 112. A) Right to sell the work C) Right to license the work B) Right to claim authorship D) Right to modify the work Which of the following categories is not protected by copyright? 113. A) Titles and short phrases C) Musical works B) Dramatic works D) Pantomimes What is true about Public Domain software? 114. A) It has strict copyright restrictions C) It requires a license for use B) It allows free modification and distribution D) It cannot be used commercially What is the primary difference between Freeware and Public Domain software? A) Freeware is not protected by copyright C) Public Domain software has no copyright 115. protection B) Freeware allows modification only with D) Public Domain software requires payment for use restrictions Which software category explicitly allows reverse engineering (decompiling) without permission? 116. A) Commercial Software C) Freeware B) Shareware D) Public Domain Under copyright law, what is an author’s "right of integrity"? 117. A) The right to modify the work C) The right to prevent alteration of the work B) The right to publish the work D) The right to sell the work What does industrial design primarily refer to? 118. A) The technical aspects of a product C) The ornamental or aesthetic aspects of a product B) The functional features of a product D) The marketing strategy of a product Which of the following is not typically included in industrial design protection? 119. A) The shape of a product C) The technical function of a product B) The pattern of a product D) The colour of a product Industrial design can be applied to which of the following products? 120. A) Medical instruments C) Jewelry B) Furniture D) All of these Which feature of a design is considered a three-dimensional feature? 121. A) Colour C) Shape B) Pattern D) Ornamentation What is required for a design to be considered 'new'? A) It must have been published in a C) It must be a copy of an existing design 122. magazine B) It must not have been made available to D) It must be patented the public before the filing date Which of the following is a reason businesses invest in new and original designs? A) To reduce the cost of production C) To increase the number of employees 123. B) To customize products for specific market D) To simplify the manufacturing process segments Which of the following cannot be protected as an industrial design? 124. A) A new shape for a chair C) A technical drawing of a machine B) A book cover design D) A pattern on fabric How long does industrial design protection typically last? 125. A) 5 years C) 15 years B) 10 years D) 20 years What is a common grace period for registering an industrial design after it has been made public? 126. A) 3 months C) 12 months B) 6 months D) 18 months  What does 'industrial design' not typically include? 127. A) Product packaging C) Buildings and structures B) Architectural structures D) Furniture design What does the term 'get-up' of products refer to in industrial design? A) The technical features of a product C) The packaging of the product 128. B) The ornamental or aesthetic design of the D) The functionality of the product product Which approach to protecting traditional knowledge emphasizes cultural heritage? 129. A) Collective human rights C) Use of existing intellectual property laws B) Cultural heritage protection D) Commercial rights What does 'design protection' primarily allow a holder to do? A) Develop new technological features C) Obtain patents for scientific processes 130. B) License or sell trademarks D) Control the aesthetic aspects of a product and prevent copying INTRODUCTION TO IPR (HU1006-1) ANSWER KEY: UNIT-2 Q. No. Correct Option 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. D 13. B 14. C 15. B 16. B 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. B 21. A 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. A 36. A 37. B 38. A 39. D 40. B 41. B 42. B 43. C 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. C 51. C 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. C 56. B 57. B 58. C 59. B 60. C 61. B  62. C 63. C 64. C 65. 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