NLU-03: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN DIGITAL

ENVIRONMENT-I-MT1

Q1. Write a short note on TRIPS and its contribution to standard setting in respect of Intellectual Property throughout the world.

Q2. What is the liability of an ISP for copyright infringement occurring over the internet?

Q3. Illustrate the data protection principles as prescribed by OECD.

Q4. Are the terms ‘hacking’ and ‘cracking’ different?

Q5. What are domain names? Explain how domain name disputes are resolved by ICANN.

Q6. Janice searches the web for the 'Compaq-Laptop' website. When he types 'Compaq-Laptop' into a search engine, her first five results are the websites of other laptop brands/ retailers. Although Janice was initially interested in the 'Compaq-Laptop' site, she really just wants a new laptop. Now that Janice has been distracted, she simply goes to one of the websites that appear at the top of her search results and purchases the laptop from that site.

A retailer of 'Compaq-Laptop' approaches for legal support. Suggest him with the help of suitable decided case law, the course of action that can be taken by him.