The Patents Act, 1970
CHAPTER II: INVENTIONS NOT PATENTABLE
Section 3: What Are Not Inventions
Bare Act
The following are not inventions within the meaning of this Act,
- (a) an invention which is frivolous or which claims anything obviously contrary to well established natural laws;
- (b) an invention the primary or intended use or commercial exploitation of which would be contrary to public order or morality or which causes serious prejudice to human, animal or plant life or health or to the environment;… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Simplified Act
Here's what the legal text means in simple terms:
- (a) If an invention is silly or goes against basic scientific principles, it's not really an invention.
- (b) If using or selling the invention would break the law, be immoral, or harm people, animals… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
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Imagine a scientist, Dr. Smith, who discovers a new… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
