The question (15 marks)
Discuss the basic principles of the Paris Convention 1883 and the Berne Convention 1886. How did the TRIPS Agreement change the international framework of intellectual property, and what was its effect on Indian law? (15 marks)
Standing MU question on syllabus head 1.7; Paris, Berne, TRIPS, GATT/WTO and WIPO.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · General Principles of Intellectual Property of Intellectual Property Laws.
Authorities you will need
- Novartis AG v. Union of India
- Paris Convention 1883, Arts. 2, 3 and 4
- Berne Convention 1886, Art. 6bis
- TRIPS Agreement 1994, Arts. 2.1, 9.1 and 70(8)
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