UPSC Themes

Theme T150 · Science & Technology

Intellectual property rights: patents, 3(d), TKDL, life forms

4PYQs
4GS3
2013–20244 distinct years
1asked 2024–26

Roadmap · step 159 of 171 · Stage 4: Integrated themes

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What UPSC asks

UPSC asks the world IPR scenario for life forms and India's low commercialisation, TKDL open access, IPR types, and Section 3(d) and the Novartis case.

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Answer writing

Directive words in these PYQs: Discuss (2), Explain (1), Distinguish (1).

Linked themes

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These come earlier in the roadmap. Questions in this theme use them.

Step 153: WTO, trade wars & protectionism

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All 4 PYQs, newest first

  1. GS3202410 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SCI-05-M2024-Q05

    What is the present world scenario of intellectual property rights with respect to life materials? Although, India is second in the world to file patents, still only a few have been commercialized. Explain the reasons behind this less commercialization.

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  2. GS32015GS3-SCI-05-M2015-S01

    India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), which has a database containing formatted information on more than 2 million medicinal formulations is proving a powerful weapon in country’s fight against erroneous patents. Discuss the pros and cons of making this database publicly available under open-source licensing.

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  3. GS32014GS3-SCI-05-M2014-S01

    In a globalized world, Intellectual Property Rights assume significance and are a source of litigation. Broadly distinguish between the terms—Copyrights, Patents and Trade Secrets.

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  4. GS32013GS3-SCI-05-M2013-S01

    Bringing out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to the section 3(d) in Indian Patent Law, 1970, discuss how it has been utilized by the Supreme Court in its judgement in rejecting Novratis’ patent application for ‘Glivec’. Discuss briefly the pros and cons of the decision.

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