Karnatak Law Society’s

Vishwanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal - 581 329

Doc. No.: VDIT/ACAD/AR/09 Rev.No.:01
Page 1 Rev. Dt: 25/03/2021
1st Assignment
AY: 2023-24 (Odd)
Department: Mechanical Engineering Department Semester / Division: 5
Subject with Sub. Code: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS -21RMI56
Faculty Name: Dr.Shylesha V Channapattana

Last Date of Submission : 22nd Feb 2024

Assignment I CO PO BTL

1 What are the eligibility criteria for industrial designs in India. 5 1,2 2

2 Which Acts and Laws govern industrial designs in India? 5 1,2 2

3 How are design rights enforced in India? 5 1,2 2

4 What types of industrial designs are considered non-protectable in India? 5 1,2 2

5 What types of industrial designs are considered non-protectable in India? 5 1,2 2

6 Can you outline the procedure for the registration of industrial designs in India? 5 1,2 2

7 How does the prior art search play a role in industrial design registration? 5 1,2 2

8 How does the prior art search play a role in industrial design registration? 5 1,2 2

9 What is the duration of the registration of an industrial design in India 5 1,2 2

10 Why is design registration important? 5 1,2 2

11 Under what circumstances can the registered design be canceled? 5 1,2 2

12 Can you discuss the classification of industrial designs and the current trend of
5 1,2 2
designs registration in India?

13 Can you discuss the classification of industrial designs and the current trend of
designs registration in India? 5 1,2 2

14 What are the key insights from the famous case law: Apple Inc. vs. Samsung
Electronics Co.? 5 1,2 2
 Karnatak Law Society’s
Vishwanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal - 581 329
Doc. No.: VDIT/ACAD/AR/09 Rev.No.:01
Page 1 Rev. Dt: 25/03/2021
I1nd Assignment
AY: 2023-24 (Odd)
Department: Mechanical Engineering Department Semester / Division: 5
Subject with Sub. Code: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS -21RMI56
Faculty Name: Dr.Shylesha V Channapattana

Last Date of Submission : 28th Feb 2024

Assignment II CO PO BTL

1 What are the primary Acts, Laws, and Rules governing Geographical
5 1,2 2
Indications (GIs) in India?

2 Who owns the Geographical Indications, and what rights are granted to the
5 1,2 2
holders?

3 Can you provide examples of Registered GIs in India? 5 1,2 2

4 How can one identify if a product bears a Registered GI in India? 5 1,2 2

5 What are the different classes of GIs, and how are they classified? 5 1,2 2

6 What types of GIs are considered non-registerable in India? 5 1,2 2

7 How is the protection of GIs ensured in India? 5 1,2 2

8 What is the significance of Collective or Certification Marks in relation to GIs? 5 1,2 2

9 How are GI rights enforced in India, and what remedies are available to the
5 1,2 2
holders?

10 Can you outline the procedure for GI registration in India, and what documents
5 1,2 2
are required?

11 What is the GI ecosystem like in India, and how does it contribute to economic
5 1,2 2
development?

12 Can you provide case studies on patents related to Curcuma (Turmeric), Neem,
5 1,2 2
and Basmati?

13 Can you name some key Intellectual Property (IP) organizations in India? 5 1,2 2

14 What are some schemes and programs related to Intellectual Property in India? 5 1,2 2

15 How do schemes and programs in India contribute to fostering innovation and

5 1,2 2
IP protection?