Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU BE02000031 Intellectual Property Rights Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 2 · Subject code BE02000031GTU also lists this paper as BE02R00031
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define Intellectual Property. Explain its significance in the modern economy.
(b)
4 marks
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
(c)
7 marks

Explain with examples: Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, and Geographical Indications.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Differentiate between Patents and Design with suitable examples.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the procedure of filing a Patent in India.
(c)
7 marks

Case Study: A startup develops a new eco-friendly material. Discuss what type(s) of IPR they can apply for and justify.

(c)
7 marks
Discuss the economic impact of IPR on developing countries with examples.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
List out the IPR regulatory authorities in India.
(b)
4 marks

Write a short note on the role and powers of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM)

(c)
7 marks
Explain the filing procedure for a Copyright in India
(a)
3 marks
Define Geographical Indications (GI) with two Indian examples.
(b)
4 marks
Write a note on Plant Variety Protection in India.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss Design Registration process in India

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the role of WIPO in promoting IPR worldwide.
(b)
4 marks
Write a note on the Paris Convention.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the significance of PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) and its filing procedure.
(a)
3 marks
What is the TRIPS Agreement?
(b)
4 marks
Discuss the importance of Berne and Rome Conventions.
(c)
7 marks
Analyze the impact of TRIPS Agreement on Indian Patent System.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define Trademark. Differentiate between Service Mark and Certification Mark.
(b)
4 marks
Write a note on Madrid Protocol related to trademarks.
(c)
7 marks
“IPR encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.” Justify with examples.
(a)
3 marks
Define Industrial Design with examples.
(b)
4 marks
Explain Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss Marrakesh Treaty and its impact on accessibility of copyrighted works.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Intellectual Property Rights (Summer 2026, B.E. · Common Engineering, Sem 2). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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