problem 1: What do you mean by the term trademark? What types of signs can be registered as the trademarks?

problem 2: Identify and discuss the grounds on which the trademark can be eliminated from the register.

problem 3: Describe the given terms giving appropriate illustrations:

a) Similarity of goods.
b) Similarity of trademarks.

problem 4: What do you mean by the term counterfeiting? Describe with the help of illustrations.

problem 5: Describe the significance of trademark licensing. What are the restrictions on which the licensee with regards to use of the trademarks?

problem 6: Describe the meaning and significance of Franchising. Discuss the factors that usually characterize a franchise relationship.

problem 7: What are the differences between the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol?

problem 8: What are the advantages of international registration of marks for:

a) The owner of the mark
b) Trademark offices

problem 9: What is the objective of the TLT and who can become party to the Treaty?

problem 10: What are the contents of the Regulations under the Trademark Law Treaty?

problem 11: How does the TRIPS Agreement affect the availability, scope and use of trademark rights?

problem 12: What are the tasks performed by the International Bureau in concern with the provisions of the Lisbon agreement?

problem 13: How would you differentiate between a trade secret and know-how? Describe with illustrations.

problem 14: Law against unfair competition is meant only for the advantage of commercial organizations and business houses. Comment on it.

problem 15: What actions can lead to an act of unfair competition?