Explain Sampling design. Discuss the probability and non-probability sampling methods, highlighting their advantages, disadvantages, and suitability.

What is research design? Explain the various types of research designs-exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic, and experimental-with their merits and limitations.

Discuss in detail the research process. Explain each step involved in the research process with suitable examples.

 State whether the following statements are true or false and also give the reason in support of your answer.

(i) Research is a systematic and objective process of finding answers to scientific problems.

(ii) A hypothesis is always proved to be true at the end of a research study.

(iii) Exploratory research is conducted when little or no prior information is available about the problem.

(iv) Plagiarism refers to using someone else's work without proper acknowledgment.

(v) In qualitative research, numerical analysis plays a dominant role.

How will autonomy and financial independence help an IPO, considering has to function within the policy framework given by the national? Why cannot an IPO be completely free of government's control?

 Discuss the purpose, objectives and functioning of Patent Co-operation Treaty.

Discuss the different modes of acquisition of intellectual property.

International organisations active in IPR enforcement.

Technological measures to enforce IPRs

How does the present IP system strike a balance between the rights of an inventor and the rights of other individuals and the Society in general?

Discuss the basic features of the Rome Convention.

What is "passing off"? What are the distinctions between passing off actions and infringement of trade mark?

What is the 'idea - expression dichotomy' in IP?

Discuss the important principle provisions of the Berne Convention for the protection of Literary and Artistic works.

Discuss the Appeal Mechanism available in India in relation to IPRs.

Discuss the rationale behind the concept of intellectual property. What are the underlying premises of the global IP regime?.

What are the major activities involved in technology transfer?

 When are the breeder's rights cancelled?

Discuss provisional specifications and complete specification in a Patent Application.

What type of biological materials can be deposited?