The Patents Act, 1970
CHAPTER IV: PUBLICATION AND EXAMINATION OF APPLICATIONS
Section 11A: Publication Of Applications
Bare Act
11A Publication of applications
(1) Save as otherwise provided, no application for patent shall ordinarily be opened to the public for such period as may be prescribed.
(2) The applicant may, in the prescribed manner, request the Controller to publish his application at any time before the expiry of the period prescribed under sub-section (1) and subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the Controller sha… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Let's consider a hypothetical scenario to understand the application of Section 11A of The Patents Act, 1970. Mr. Smith, an inventor, applies for a patent for his unique invention, a new kind of water purifier. According to sub-… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
