BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Bengaluru-560064

Course Name: Cyber and Intellectual Property Law

Course code: 21AEC52
Sample MCQ Bank (Module-1)
Prepared by: Cyber and IP Law Team, BMSIT&M
Updated on 16-12-2023 (V2)
SYLLABUS
Introduction to IP: Various forms of IP, Intellectual property verses physical property,
importance of intellectual property.
Copyright: Different classes of copyright work, ownership of copyright, term of copyright,
infringement of copyright.
Patent: Fundamentals of patent, condition for grant of patent, inventions those are not
patentable, right of patentee, transfer of patent right, Infringement of patent right, challenges
in patents. Case study on prior art search and patent drafting.
Course Outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO1: Describe the concept of copyright and patent and its protection.
CO2: Explain the scope of trademarks, industrial and IC layout design.
CO3 Describe Intellectual property management and related agreements.
CO4: Understand overview of Cyber law and cyber policies.
CO5: Discuss different types of cybercrime and security measures.
Sl. Questions CO’s
No
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Introduction to IP: Various forms of IP, Intellectual property verses physical property, CO1
importance of intellectual property.
1 IPR stands for? CO1
A) Intellectual Property right, B) International Property right
C)International Property Reserve D) Intelligent Property Ratio
2 What is a patent? CO1
A) A right to vote
B) A government license to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention,
C)A type of currency D)A trademark for a company
3 Intellectual property is CO1
A)Tangible B) Intangible, C)fixed D) All the above
4 The term WIPO stands for CO1
A) World Investment policy organization B) World intellectual property organization,
C) Wildlife Investigation and Policing organization
D)World institute for Prevention of organized crime
5 Which of the following is an intellectual property as per IPR Laws in India? CO1
A) Original literary work B) Industrial Design of Maruti800 car
C) Trademark of Tata company D) All the above,
6 Which of the following is covered under IPR? CO1

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 A) Patents B) Copyrights C) Trademarks D) All of these,
7 A company wishes to ensure that no one else can use their logo by filing application CO1
A) Copy rights B) Trade mark C) Patent D)Industrial designs
8 What is the term for inventions that are kept secret and not disclosed to the public? CO1
A) Non-disclosure inventions B) Confidential innovations
C)Trade secrets, D) Hidden patents
9 What is a potential benefit of implementing intellectual property awareness programs CO1
specifically in rural India?
A) Increased emphasis on urban-centric innovations
B) Enhanced protection of traditional knowledge and local innovations,
C)Greater dependence on imported technologies
D)Exclusion of rural inventors from the patent system
COPYRIGHT
Copyright: Different classes of copyright work, ownership of copyright, term of copyright, CO1
infringement of copyright
1 ------- is the first owner of a book’s copyright
A) Author, B)Publisher C) Translator D)Printing press owner
2 A singer wishes to assign the rights to reproduce a video she has made of her concert by CO1
filing
A) Copy rights, B)Trade mark C)Patent D)Industrial designs
3 Which of the following is not an intellectual property law? CO1
A) Copyright Act 1957 B) Trademark Act 1999
C) Design Act 2000 D)Customs Act 1962,
4 If the owner of a copyrighted work ----- the copyright board will grant a compulsory CO1
license.
A) Refused to assign copyright to another person B) Refused to republish,
C) Refused to pay tax to the government D) None of the above
5 The copyright registrars and copyright board are -------- authority. CO1
A)Non-Judicial B)Administrative C)Judicial D)Quasi-Judicial,
6 International copyright is governed by the ------- CO1
A) Paris Convention B) TRIPS C) Berne Convention, D)WTO
7 The term of copyright for an author lasts how long? CO1
A) The life of the author B) The life of the author plus 60 years,
C) 95 years D)75 years
8 Copyright law applies to forms of expression contained in CO1
A) Song lyrics and musical compositions B) Sculptures and paintings
C) Dramatic and literary works D) All of the above,
9 Copyright is granted for ……… CO1
A) Original trademark, B) Original research product
C) Original musical work D) Original ideas
10 Which of these is a geographical indication? CO1
A) BMW B) Champagne, C) Aeroplane design D) Play Station World
11 Which of the following cannot be copyrighted? CO1
A) Artistic work B)Invention, C)Film work D)Musical work
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 PATENT
Patent: Fundamentals of patent, condition for grant of patent, inventions those are not CO1
patentable, right of patentee, transfer of patent right, Infringement of patent right,
challenges in patents. Case study on prior art search and patent drafting.
Fundamentals of Patent
1 How can the lack of awareness about impact innovation in India?
A) Foster a culture of openness and collaboration
B) Encourage widespread disclosure of inventions
C)Hinder the protection of intellectual property and limit commercialization opportunities,
D) Expedite the patent examination process
2 What is the purpose of a provisional patent application? CO1
A) To obtain international patent protection
B) To establish a filing date and secure priority date for an invention,
C)To file a lawsuit against potential infringers
D)To disclose the invention to the public
3 Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining a patent? CO1
A) Public disclosure of the invention B) Prior commercial use of the invention
C)Secrecy of the invention before filing, D)Abandonment of the invention
4 Which of the following is eligible for patent protection? CO1
A) Abstract ideas B) Laws of nature
C)Inventions that are useful, novel, and non-obvious, D) Literary works
5 What does the term "prior art" refer to in patent law? CO1
A) Artwork created before the invention
B) Previous inventions and publicly available information relevant to the patent application,
C)Artistic designs related to the invention
D)Artistic interpretations of the patent
6 What is the term for the exclusive right granted to a patent owner to prevent others from CO1
making, using, or selling the patented invention?
A) Copyright B) Monopoly, C) Trademark D) Patent right
7 What is the significance of the "non-obviousness" requirement in patent law? CO1
A) The invention must be difficult to understand
B) The invention must not be obvious to a person skilled in the relevant field,
C)The invention must be unique
D)The invention must be easily replicable
8 What is the term for the unauthorized use, sale, or manufacture of a patented invention? CO1
A) Infringement, B)Counterfeiting C) Piracy D)Plagiarism
9 What is the purpose of a patent search? CO1
A) To find patents for sale B) To determine the patentability of an invention,
C)To challenge the validity of a patent D)To identify potential infringers
10 What is the term for the official document issued by a patent office that grants a patent? CO1
A)Patent application B) Invention disclosure C) Patent certificate, D) Patent claim
11 Which of the following is not a criterion for patentability? CO1
A)Utility B)Novelty C)Market value, D) Non-obviousness
Patentability Criterion/Non-patentable inventions

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12 What category of inventions is often excluded from patent protection? CO1
A) Mechanical devices B) Biotechnological inventions
C)Computer software and algorithms, D)Chemical compounds
13 Which type of invention is typically not eligible for a patent? CO1
A)Machines B) Abstract ideas, C) Industrial processes D) Novel materials
14 Which of the following is generally not considered a patentable subject matter? CO1
A) New and useful processes B) Laws of nature,
B)Machines D) Manufactured articles
15 Inventions that are contrary to public order or morality are usually: CO1
A) Eligible for patent protection B) Excluded from patent protection,
C) Subject to a shorter patent term D) Eligible for a provisional patent
16 Which of the following is not considered patentable due to its transient nature? CO1
A) Chemical compounds B) Biological organisms
C) Computer programs D)Mathematical formulas,
17 Inventions that are mere arrangements or presentation of information without a technical CO1
effect are often considered:
A) Novel B) Non-obvious C) Abstract ideas, D) Ethical
18 In many jurisdictions, which of the following is not eligible for patent protection? CO1
A) Business methods, B) Manufacturing processes
C)New product D)Mechanical devices
19 Which of the following is generally not considered patentable? CO1
A) Novel inventions B) Discoveries of natural phenomena,
C) Technological innovations D) New process
20 Which category of inventions is often excluded from patent protection to prevent CO1
monopolies over basic scientific principles?
A) Mechanical inventions B) Software integrated with hardwires
C) Scientific discoveries, D) Chemical inventions
21 What does the novelty requirement for a patent mean? CO1
A) The invention must be new and original, B) The invention must be widely known.
C)The invention must be commercially viable
D) The invention must be created by a famous inventor
22 Which of the following is an essential condition for the grant of a patent? CO1
A) Widespread public knowledge of the invention B) Artistic merit of the invention
C) Novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability,
D) Prior use of the invention by the inventor
23 What is the term for the usefulness or practical application of an invention? CO1
A) Novelty B) Non-obviousness C) Utility, D) Commercial value
24 Which criterion ensures that an invention has a practical application in industry? CO1
A) Novelty B) Non-obviousness C) Industrial applicability, D) Artistic merit
25 What role does the industrial applicability requirement play in patent law? CO1
A) It ensures that the invention is used only in industrial settings.
B) It requires the invention to be commercially viable and applicable in industry,
C) It limits the scope of protection for certain inventions.
D) It prohibits the use of an invention in any industrial context.

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26 What does the term "inventive step" refer to in the context of patentability? CO1
A) The step-by-step process of inventing
B) The creativity involved in the invention
C) The practical application of the invention
D)The advancement over existing knowledge that is not obvious to a person skilled in the
field,
Rights of a patentee
27 What is the primary right granted to a patentee? CO1
A) Right to manufacture B) Right to exclude others,
C)Right to disclose D) Right to license
28 The exclusive right of a patentee allows them to: CO1
A) Use the patented invention commercially,
B) Use the patented invention only for personal purposes
C)Share the patented invention without restrictions
D) Prevent the patent from being invalidated
29 Which of the following is a right of a patentee during the term of the patent? CO1
A) Unlimited disclosure of the invention
B) Exclusive right to make, use, and sell the patented invention,
B) Public domain status of the invention B)Right to challenge the validity of the patent
30 What is the term for the act of making, using, or selling a patented invention without the CO1
authorization of the patentee?
A) Licensing B) Infringement, C)Assignment D)Disclosure
31 In the context of patent rights, what does the term "territoriality" mean? CO1
A) The right to use the patented invention globally
B) The limited geographical scope of patent protection,
C) The transfer of patent rights between territories
D) The duration of patent protection in different territories
32 What right allows a patentee to grant permission to another party to use the patented CO1
invention, typically in exchange for royalties or other compensation?
A) Right of enforcement B) Right of licensing,
C) Right of exclusion D) Right of disclosure
Transfer of patent rights
33 What is the process called when a patent owner permanently gives up their rights to the CO1
patent?
A)Licensing B)Abandonment, C) Infringement D)Assignment
34 When a patent is assigned, what is being transferred? CO1
A) The physical prototype of the patented invention
B) The exclusive rights to make, use, and sell the patented invention,
C)The actual working model of the invention
D)The inventor's personal notes on the invention
35 What is the term for the transfer of patent rights from the patentee to another party, CO1
typically in exchange for compensation?
A)Licensing B)Assignment, C)Infringement D) Disclosure
36 Which party in a patent assignment is the one relinquishing their rights to the patent? CO1
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 A)Assignee B)Inventor C) Examiner D) Assignor,
37 What is a common reason for a patentee to license their patent rights instead of assigning CO1
them?
A) To maintain control and ownership of the patent,
B) To challenge the validity of the patent
C)To share the patent with the public D) To abandon the patent
38 What is the primary objective of compulsory licensing of patents? CO1
A) To restrict access to patented technologies
B) To encourage innovation and ensure that patented inventions are available to the public,
C) To increase the duration of patent protection
D) To limit competition among patent holders
39 Under what circumstances might a government grant compulsory licensing of a patent? CO1
A) To favor a specific industry B) If the patent holder requests it
C) During a national emergency or health crisis, D) Only if the patent has expired
Infringement
40 What does patent infringement refer to? CO1
A) Unauthorized use, sale, or manufacture of a patented invention,
B) Legal transfer of patent rights Public disclosure of a patented invent
C) Licensing of a patented invention D) A license agreement with the infringer

41 Which party is typically involved in patent infringement? CO1

A)Patentee B)Examiner C) Assignee D) Infringer,
42 In a patent infringement case, what does the plaintiff (the party filing the lawsuit) typically CO1
seek?
A) A declaration of patent validity B) Monetary damages and/or injunctive relief,
C)Both A) and B) D) None of these
43 What is the term for a legal order preventing an infringing party from continuing to use, CO1
make, or sell the patented invention?
A)Royalty agreement B)Injunction, C) Compulsory license D)Exclusion order
44 What is the primary remedy sought by a patentee in a successful infringement case? CO1
A) Royalty payments B) Public apology
C) Injunction to stop infringement, D)Transfer of patent ownership
Challenges in Patents:
45 What does the term "ever greening" in the context of patents refer to? CO1
A) Renewing a patent for an extended term
B) Creating a patent portfolio with diverse inventions
C)Challenging the validity of an existing patent
D)Extending the exclusivity of a patented invention through various means,
46 Which of the following strategies is commonly associated with ever-greening of patents? CO1
A) Seeking additional patents for improvements or modifications to an existing invention,
B) Allowing the patent to expire naturally without renewal
C) Surrendering the existing patent in favor of a new one
D) Disclosing the patented invention to the public domain

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47 What is a potential criticism or concern often associated with the practice of ever-greening CO1
in patents?
A) Encouraging innovation and competition
B) Allowing for the development of generic alternatives
C)Extending the period of exclusivity without substantial innovation,
D) Enhancing the accessibility of patented inventions
48 What is a common challenge associated with patent awareness in India? CO1
A) Overemphasis on patent litigation
B) Limited understanding of the importance of patents,
C) Excessive grant of frivolous patents
D) Rigorous enforcement of patent rights

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