The Patents Act, 1970
The Patents Act, 1970 governs the grant of patents in India and regulates the working, revocation, and infringement of patents.
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Summary
The Patents Act, 1970 is an Indian law that governs the grant of patents in India. The Act provides for the process of applying for and obtaining patents, the rights of the patent holder, and the duration and termination of patents. It also regulates the working, revocation, and infringement of patents. The Act aims to promote innovation and the development of new technology by providing a framework for the protection of intellectual property rights. The Act also provides for the establishment of the Patent Office, which is responsible for administering the patent system in India.
Table of Contents
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| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions And Interpretation | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: What Are Not Inventions | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Inventions Relating To Atomic Energy Not Patentable | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: [Omitted] | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Persons Entitled To Apply For Patents | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Form Of Application | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Information And Undertaking Regarding Foreign Applications | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Provisional And Complete Specifications | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Contents Of Specifications | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Priority Dates Of Claims Of A Complete Specification | Open |
| 12 | Section 11A: Publication Of Applications | Open |
| 13 | Section 11B: Request For Examination | Open |
| 14 | Section 12: Examination Of Application | Open |
| 15 | Section 13: Search For Anticipation By Previous Publication And By Prior Claim | Open |
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