POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTELLECTUAL ... - IGNOU

10. What is the main difference between the TRIPS Agreement and the Paris Convention with
regard to the enforcement of IPRs?
(10 Marks)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
MIR-006: Protection of Copyright and Related Rights at the National Level
Course Code: MIP-006
Assignment Code: MIP-006/TMA/2011-12
Maximum Marks: 100
Note:
• This assignment is based on Block 1 to 4 of the course.
• Al questions are compulsory. Marks for the questions are shown within brackets on the right
hand side.
• Please answers in your own words; do not copy from the course material. Keep in mind the
limitation on maximum words, as indicated in the brackets against a question.
1. Discuss the history and evolution of copyright. (10 Marks)
2. What is copyright piracy? What measures can be taken to fight copyright piracy? (10 Marks)
3. Write short notes on: (10 Marks)
a) PCT
b) WPPT
c) Paris convention
4. Explain the constitutional mandates which data protection laws must respect? (10 Marks)
5. What are the tests to determine copyright? Cite the case laws which lay down
these tests?
(10 Marks)
6. Distinguish CMOs in Traditional Modal from their Modern Version. (10 Marks)
7. Why do we need collective administration of Copyright? (10 Marks)
8. What are the duties of the Registrar? Is registration of copy right compulsory?
Answer with arguments.
(10 Marks)
9. Describe the procedure for registration of Copyright? (10 Marks)
10. Do you think that the current laws on Copyright are sufficient to protect the rights of copyright
holders? What are the loopholes in the present laws and suggest measures to remove the