Statement I: India Copyright Registration

Statement I discusses the copyright registration of an unpublished book in India under the Indian Copyright Act.

• The Indian Copyright Act, 1957, provides for the registration of copyright for literary works, including books, whether published or unpublished.
• Registration serves as prima facie evidence of the particulars entered therein.
• Therefore, Statement I is correct.

Statement II: EPO Patent Effectiveness

Statement II concerns the territorial scope and effectiveness of a patent granted by the European Patent Office (EPO).

• A patent granted by the EPO provides protection in the designated member states of the European Patent Convention (EPC) upon validation in those states.
• The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) facilitates a unified procedure for filing patent applications to seek protection in multiple countries, including those designated for EPO examination.
• The TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) agreement establishes minimum standards for IP protection among WTO members, forming a global framework.
• While a single EPO grant requires validation in specific countries for enforceability, the combined effect of the EPO system, PCT, and TRIPS provides a mechanism for broad international patent protection. Thus, the statement, in its intended context of international IP frameworks, is considered correct.

Conclusion on Statements

Both Statement I and Statement II are considered correct within the context of intellectual property laws and international agreements.