Nirma University
Institute of Law
Semester End txamination (R/RPR), Match ~ 2022 /
Supplementary fxaminaton, March boas
BA, lhiions) Come eB fieseh teases
2735 otal ope Rene
Roll/ Supervisors init 7
Exam No, with date
Time: 2 Hours
Instructions: 1. Attempt all questions
2. Figures to right inccate Full marks.
a. [10+10 Marks; Max. word limit=1000}
‘Ramanam’ is the registered proprietor of the mark Streedhar for ‘mili
roducts, ghee ete. under Class 29 of the Indian Trademarks Act and Rules,
Rameshwar is also the registered proprietors of the mark Streedhar but for
‘atta, maida etc’ under Class 30 of the Indian Trademarks Act and Rules,
‘Ramanam’ found out that Rameshwar had started using Streedhar for
various dairy and milk foods falling under Class 29. Hence, Ramanam filed
{or injunction before the Delhi High Court and sought to restrain Rameshwar
from using the said mark in relation to goods falling under Class 29.
‘Ramanam’, however, is not concerned with the Ramestwar's use of the mark:
under for goods falling under Class 30.
4. Decide, by using precedents and provision of ‘Trademark act, if
Ramanam would succeed in getting a favourable order:
2. Would it make any difference in your opinion if the marks would have
registered in the same class of goods. Also, explain the Rights conferred
due to registration of a Trademark,
@. [1S Marks; Max. word limit=750)
Rakesh and Suresh were good friends and very much creative in their
work, Rakesh developed a technology which dyes the cloth with different
Prints and color combinations at a time. It helps the textile industry to mint
money as they can produce variety of designs, Suresh also being in the same
sheQRLF2E
field thought about the same idea and his invention is very much similar to
that of Rakesh, Without having any knowledge of Rakesh’s invention, Suresh
filed a patent application in India and USA for his invention. Later, Rakesh
also filed an application for grant of patent in India, In the given situation,
‘who is entitled to get patent? Explain with the help of first to file’ and ‘rst to
invent’ principle.
Qs. [15 Marks; Max. word limit
A
50]
Curex is a British company, engaged in selling of semual wellness products,
hhaving its business in India since 2000, In January 2020, Durex filed an
application for registration of its new product “Sex Toy" under Designs Act,
2001. This attracted as lot of controversy among various communities in India
and complaint was filed before the Delhi High Court against Curex for
Jaunching such products which are hurting the sentiments of Indians. On the
other hand, an opposition is filed in the Designs Office for this product by
stating the reason that it is barred by Sec 4(d) of the Designs Act which states,
“a design comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter, shall not be
registered”. You being the registrar of Designs, give your personal opinion as
whether the “sex toy” will fall within the ambit of the stated provision and
decide the matter accordingly.
oR
B.
What is "Well known mark’ as provided under the Indian Trademarks Act
Explain the pre-requisites of granting well known mark as provided under the
Act. Bxplain if any registered mark could be granted the status of well-known
mark.
ehe