Section 3 of The Patents Act, 1970, PA : Section 3: What Are Not Inventions

Explanation using Example

Let's consider a hypothetical scenario to understand the practical application of Section 3 of The Patents Act, 1970.

Imagine a scientist, Dr. Smith, who discovers a new plant species in the wild. He finds that the plant has certain medicinal properties which are beneficial for human health. However, according to clause (c) and (j) of Section 3, he cannot patent this discovery as the plant is a naturally occurring substance and plants in whole ...

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