Q1: 1. What is the punishment for using a false property mark under Section 481 of the Indian Penal Code 1860?

• A) A) Imprisonment for up to 1 year
• B) B) Fine
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) None of the above

Q2: 2. In a real-life scenario, if a manufacturer knowingly uses a fake trademark on their products to deceive consumers, they may be charged under Section 481 for

• A) A) Counterfeiting
• B) B) Misrepresentation
• C) C) Trademark infringement
• D) D) Fraudulent intent

Q3: 3. What is considered a property mark under Section 481 of the IPC?

• A) A) Any symbol or image
• B) B) Any label or packaging
• C) C) Any distinctive sign used to identify ownership
• D) D) Any branding or logo

Q4: 4. If a person knowingly sells counterfeit goods with a false property mark, they may be charged under Section 481 for

• A) A) Forgery
• B) B) Theft
• C) C) Fraud
• D) D) Smuggling

Q5: 5. What is the intent behind using a false property mark as defined in Section 481?

• A) A) To deceive the public
• B) B) To increase market competition
• C) C) To promote authenticity
• D) D) To enhance product value

Q6: 6. In a situation where a business uses a competitor's logo to mislead customers, they could be prosecuted under Section 481 for

• A) A) Trademark infringement
• B) B) Copyright violation
• C) C) Unfair competition
• D) D) Product misrepresentation

Q7: 7. Under Section 481 of the IPC, what constitutes a false property mark?

• A) A) Any mark that is not registered
• B) B) Any mark that is not legally recognized
• C) C) Any mark that is used with fraudulent intent
• D) D) Any mark that resembles a legitimate mark

Q8: 8. If a person knowingly alters a genuine property mark to mislead consumers, they may be charged under Section 481 for

• A) A) Tampering
• B) B) Counterfeiting
• C) C) Brand dilution
• D) D) Product mislabeling

Q9: 9. What is the primary objective of prohibiting the use of false property marks under Section 481?

• A) A) To protect consumers from deception
• B) B) To promote fair competition
• C) C) To encourage brand innovation
• D) D) To regulate product pricing

Q10: 10. If a seller intentionally sells counterfeit products with fake property marks, they could be prosecuted under Section 481 for

• A) A) Fraudulent misrepresentation
• B) B) Intellectual property theft
• C) C) Unfair trade practices
• D) D) Product mislabeling

Q11: 11. When does the offense under Section 481 occur in relation to a property mark?

• A) A) When the mark is stolen
• B) B) When the mark is used without authorization
• C) C) When the mark is altered or counterfeited
• D) D) When the mark is legally registered

Q12: 12. In a case where a company falsely claims that their products are endorsed by a reputable brand, they could be charged under Section 481 for

• A) A) False advertising
• B) B) Trademark infringement
• C) C) Brand dilution
• D) D) Product misrepresentation

Q13: 13. Under Section 481, what is the penalty for using a false property mark with the intent to deceive?

• A) A) Fine only
• B) B) Imprisonment only
• C) C) Both fine and imprisonment
• D) D) Warning letter

Q14: 14. If a person knowingly uses a fake property mark on their products to gain an unfair advantage in the market, they may be charged under Section 481 for

• A) A) Unfair competition
• B) B) Price fixing
• C) C) Product defamation
• D) D) Consumer fraud

Q15: 15. What must be proven to establish guilt under Section 481 for using a false property mark?

• A) A) Intent to defraud
• B) B) Accidental use of mark
• C) C) Lack of awareness about mark
• D) D) Unintentional mislabeling

Q16: 16. If a seller knowingly imports counterfeit goods with fake property marks, they could face charges under Section 481 for

• A) A) Import duty evasion
• B) B) Product dumping
• C) C) Intellectual property infringement
• D) D) False advertising

Q17: 17. In a situation where a person knowingly sells products with a false property mark, they may be charged under Section 481 for

• A) A) Product mislabeling
• B) B) Counterfeiting
• C) C) Brand dilution
• D) D) Trademark misuse

Q18: 18. What is the purpose of penalizing the use of false property marks under Section 481 of the IPC?

• A) A) To protect the reputation of brands
• B) B) To safeguard intellectual property rights
• C) C) To ensure consumer trust and safety
• D) D) To promote global trade agreements

Q19: 19. If a manufacturer uses a fake property mark to pass off their products as genuine, they could be prosecuted under Section 481 for

• A) A) Deceptive marketing
• B) B) Product piracy
• C) C) Trademark forgery
• D) D) Brand infringement

Q20: 20. What constitutes a false property mark under Section 481?

• A) A) A mark that is identical to a registered trademark
• B) B) A mark that is used for decorative purposes only
• C) C) A mark that is intended to deceive consumers
• D) D) A mark that is applied without proper authorization

Q21: 21. In a case where a person knowingly sells substandard products with a false property mark, they may be charged under Section 481 for

• A) A) Product defamation
• B) B) Quality control violation
• C) C) Consumer fraud
• D) D) Trademark misuse

Q22: 22. What is the legal consequence of using a false property mark under Section 481 of the Indian Penal Code?

• A) A) Civil penalties only
• B) B) Criminal prosecution
• C) C) Product recall
• D) D) Warning notice

Q23: 23. If a business knowingly uses a fake property mark on their products to gain an unfair competitive advantage, they may be charged under Section 481 for

• A) A) Market manipulation
• B) B) Brand dilution
• C) C) Unfair trade practices
• D) D) Consumer deception

Q24: 24. When does the offense of using a false property mark under Section 481 take place?

• A) A) At the time of manufacturing
• B) B) At the time of sale
• C) C) At the time of advertising
• D) D) At the time of registration

Q25: 25. In a scenario where a person knowingly sells counterfeit goods with fake property marks, they could be prosecuted under Section 481 for

• A) A) Product piracy
• B) B) Intellectual property theft
• C) C) Trademark infringement
• D) D) Brand misrepresentation