Burdwan University Copyright Law LL.B 2017 sixth semester exam question papers and sample answers

 Subject: Copyright Law

Exam duration: 3 hours                                                                                  Total marks: 80

 

Q1. (a) Discuss the development of Copyright law in India.

(b) What are the salient features of the Copyright (amendment) Act 1957? (8+12)

Q2. (a) Authorship and Ownership are not synonymous under the Indian Copyright Act,1957- Comment.

(b) Explain the importance of neighboring rights in India. (10+10)

Q3.  (a) ‘Unlike broadcasting right, performer’s right received a delayed recognition under the Indian Copyright Act but however their status today is comparable’ – comment with the help of relevant case laws.

(b) Who is the author of cinematograph and sound recording work? Explain with the help of relevant case laws.  (10+10)

Q4. Explain the various types of economical and moral rights enjoyed by the Copyright owner in India. (+20)

Q5. (a) Explain the constitution, powers and role of Copyright board in India.

(b) Explain the concept of fair dealing with the meaning of Indian Copyright Act, 1957. (10+10)

Q6. (a) What is the term of copyright in various kind of work? Explain with relevant case laws.

(b) What is the importance of registration of copyright in India. (10+10)

Q7. Discuss the provisions relating to the ‘infringement’ and ‘remedies’ against infringement of copyright in India with case laws. (10+10)

Q8. How can copyright be transferred?  Explain with the help of relevant case laws the concept of voluntary and compulsory license of copyright. (+20)