| 1 |
Short title, extent and commencement. | Read |
| 2 |
Definitions and interpretation. | Read |
| 3 |
What are not inventions. | Read |
| 4 |
Inventions relating to atomic energy not patentable. | Read |
| 5 |
[Omitted.]. | Read |
| 6 |
Persons entitled to apply for patents. | Read |
| 7 |
Form of application. | Read |
| 8 |
Information and undertaking regarding foreign applications. | Read |
| 9 |
Provisional and complete specifications. | Read |
| 10 |
Contents of specifications. | Read |
| 11 |
Priority dates of claims of a complete specification. | Read |
| 11A |
Publication of applications. | Read |
| 11B |
Request for examination. | Read |
| 12 |
Examination of application. | Read |
| 13 |
Search for anticipation by previous publication and by prior claim. | Read |
| 14 |
Consideration of report of examiner by Controller. | Read |
| 15 |
Power of Controller to refuse or require amended applications, etc., in certain cases. | Read |
| 16 |
Power of Controller to make orders respecting division of application. | Read |
| 17 |
Power of Controller to make orders respecting dating of application. | Read |
| 18 |
Powers of Controller in cases of anticipation. | Read |
| 19 |
Powers of Controller in case of potential infringement. | Read |
| 20 |
Powers of Controller to make orders regarding substitution of applicants etc. | Read |
| 21 |
Time for putting application in order for grant. | Read |
| 22 |
[Omitted.]. | Read |
| 23 |
[Omitted.]. | Read |
| 24 |
[Omitted.]. | Read |
| 25 |
Opposition to patent. | Read |
| 26 |
In cases of "obtaining" Controller may treat the patent as the patent of opponent. | Read |
| 27 |
[Omitted.]. | Read |
| 28 |
Mention of inventor as such in patent. | Read |
| 29 |
Anticipation by previous publication. | Read |
| 30 |
Anticipation by previous communication to Government. | Read |
| 31 |
Anticipation by public display, etc. | Read |
| 32 |
Anticipation by public working. | Read |
| 33 |
Anticipation by use and publication after provisional specification. | Read |
| 34 |
No anticipation if circumstances are only as described in sections 29, 30, 31 and 32. | Read |
| 35 |
Secrecy directions relating to inventions relevant for defence purposes. | Read |
| 36 |
Secrecy directions to be periodically reviewed. | Read |
| 37 |
Consequences of secrecy directions. | Read |
| 38 |
Revocation of secrecy directions and extension of time. | Read |
| 39 |
Residents not to apply for patents outside India without prior permission. | Read |
| 40 |
Liability for contravention of section 35 or section 39. | Read |
| 41 |
Finality of orders of Controller and Central Government. | Read |
| 42 |
Savings respecting disclosure to Government. | Read |
| 43 |
Grant of patents. | Read |
| 44 |
Amendment of patent granted to deceased applicant. | Read |
| 45 |
Date of patent. | Read |
| 46 |
Form, extent and effect of patent. | Read |
| 47 |
Grant of patents to be subject to certain conditions. | Read |
| 48 |
Rights of patentees. | Read |
| 49 |
Patent rights not infringed when used on foreign vessels, etc., temporarily or accidentally in India. | Read |
| 50 |
Rights of co-owners of patents. | Read |
| 51 |
Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners. | Read |
| 52 |
Grant of patent to true and first inventions where it has been obtained by another in fraud of him. | Read |
| 53 |
Term of patent. | Read |
| 54 |
Patents of addition. | Read |
| 55 |
Term of patents of addition. | Read |
| 56 |
Validity of patents of addition. | Read |
| 57 |
Amendment of application and specification before Controller. | Read |
| 58 |
Amendment of specification before Appellate Board or High Court. | Read |
| 59 |
Supplementary provisions as to amendment of application or specification. | Read |
| 60 |
Applications for restoration of lapsed patents. | Read |
| 61 |
Procedure for disposal of applications for restoration of lapsed patents. | Read |
| 62 |
Rights of patentees of lapsed patents which have been restored. | Read |
| 63 |
Surrender of patents. | Read |
| 64 |
Revocation of Power patents. | Read |
| 65 |
Revocation of patent or amendment of complete specification on directions from Government in cases relating to atomic energy. | Read |
| 66 |
Revocation of patent in public interest. | Read |
| 67 |
Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein. | Read |
| 68 |
Assignments, etc., not to be valid unless in writing and duly executed. | Read |
| 69 |
Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc. | Read |
| 70 |
Power of registered grantee or proprietor to deal with patent. | Read |
| 71 |
Rectification of register by Appellate Board. | Read |
| 72 |
Register to be open for inspection. | Read |
| 73 |
Controller and other officers. | Read |
| 74 |
Patent office and its branches. | Read |
| 75 |
Restriction on employees of patent office as to right or interest in patents. | Read |
| 76 |
Officers and employees not to furnish information, etc. | Read |
| 77 |
Controller to have certain powers of a civil court. | Read |
| 78 |
Power of Controller to correct clerical errors, etc. | Read |
| 79 |
Evidence how to be given and powers of Controller in respect thereof. | Read |
| 80 |
Exercise of discretionary powers by Controller. | Read |
| 81 |
Disposal by Controller of applications for extension of time. | Read |
| 82 |
Definition of "patented articles" and "patentee". | Read |
| 83 |
General principles applicable to working of patented inventions. | Read |
| 84 |
Compulsory licences. | Read |
| 85 |
Revocation of patents by the Controller for non-working. | Read |
| 86 |
Power of Controller to adjourn applications for compulsory licences, etc., in certain cases. | Read |
| 87 |
Procedure for dealing with applications under sections 84 and 85. | Read |
| 88 |
Powers of Controller in granting compulsory licences. | Read |
| 89 |
General purposes for granting compulsory licences. | Read |
| 90 |
Terms and conditions of compulsory licences. | Read |
| 91 |
Licensing of related patents. | Read |
| 92 |
Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government. | Read |
| 92A |
Compulsory licence for export of patented pharmaceutical products in certain exceptional circumstances. | Read |
| 93 |
Order for licence to operate as a deed between parties concerned. | Read |
| 94 |
Termination of compulsory licence. | Read |
| 99 |
Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government. | Read |
| 95 |
Repealed. | Read |
| 96 |
Repealed. | Read |
| 97 |
Repealed. | Read |
| 98 |
Repealed. | Read |
| 100 |
Power of Central Government to use inventions for purposes of Government. | Read |
| 101 |
Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government. | Read |
| 102 |
Acquisition of inventions and patents by the Central Government. | Read |
| 103 |
Reference to High Court of disputes as to use for purposes of Government. | Read |
| 104 |
Jurisdiction. | Read |
| 104A |
Burden of proof in case of suits concerning infringement. | Read |
| 105 |
Power of court to make declaration as to non-infringement. | Read |
| 106 |
Power of court to grant relief in cases of groundless threats of infringement proceedings. | Read |
| 107 |
Defences, etc., in suit for infringement. | Read |
| 107A |
Certain acts not to be considered as infringement. | Read |
| 108 |
Reliefs in suits for infringement. | Read |
| 109 |
Right of exclusive licensee to take proceedings against infringement. | Read |
| 110 |
Right of licensee under section 84 to take proceedings against infringement. | Read |
| 111 |
Restriction on power of court to grant damages or account of profits for infringement. | Read |
| 112 |
[Omitted.]. | Read |
| 113 |
Certificate of validity of specification and costs of subsequent suits for infringement thereof. | Read |
| 114 |
Relief for infringement of partially valid specification. | Read |
| 115 |
Scientific advisers. | Read |
| 116 |
Appellate Board. | Read |
| 117 |
Staff of Appellate Board. | Read |
| 117A |
Appeals to Appellate Board. | Read |
| 117B |
Procedure and powers of Appellate Board. | Read |
| 117C |
Bar of jurisdiction of courts, etc. | Read |
| 117D |
Procedure for application for rectification, etc., before Appellate Board. | Read |
| 117E |
Appearance of Controller in legal proceedings. | Read |
| 117F |
Costs of Controller in proceedings before Appellate Board. | Read |
| 117G |
Transfer of pending proceedings to Appellate Board. | Read |
| 117H |
Power of Appellate Board to make rules. | Read |
| 118 |
Contravention of Secrecy provisions relating to certain inventions. | Read |
| 119 |
Falsification of entries in register, etc. | Read |
| 120 |
Unauthorised claim of patent rights. | Read |
| 121 |
Wrongful use of words "patent office". | Read |
| 122 |
Refusal or failure to supply information. | Read |
| 123 |
Practice by non-registered patent agents. | Read |
| 124 |
Offences by companies. | Read |
| 125 |
Register of patent agents. | Read |
| 126 |
Qualifications for registration as patent agents. | Read |
| 127 |
Rights of patent agents. | Read |
| 128 |
Subscription and verification of certain documents by patent agents. | Read |
| 129 |
Restrictions on practice as patent agents. | Read |
| 130 |
Removal from register of patent agents and restoration. | Read |
| 131 |
Power of Controller to refuse to deal with certain agents. | Read |
| 132 |
Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents. | Read |
| 133 |
Convention countries. | Read |
| 134 |
Notification as to countries not providing for reciprocity. | Read |
| 135 |
Convention applications. | Read |
| 136 |
Special provisions relating to convention applications. | Read |
| 137 |
Multiple priorities. | Read |
| 138 |
Supplementary provisions as to convention applications. | Read |
| 139 |
Other provisions of Act to apply to convention applications. | Read |
| 140 |
Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions. | Read |
| 141 |
Determination of certain contracts. | Read |
| 142 |
Fees. | Read |
| 143 |
Restrictions upon publication of specification. | Read |
| 144 |
Reports of Examiners to be confidential. | Read |
| 145 |
Publication of official journal. | Read |
| 146 |
Power of Controller to call for information from patentees. | Read |
| 147 |
Evidence of entries, documents, etc. | Read |
| 148 |
Declaration by infant, lunatic, etc. | Read |
| 149 |
Service of notices, etc., by post. | Read |
| 150 |
Security for costs. | Read |
| 151 |
Transmission of orders of courts to Controller. | Read |
| 152 |
[Omitted.]. | Read |
| 153 |
Information relating to Patents. | Read |
| 154 |
Loss or destruction of Patents. | Read |
| 155 |
Reports of Controller to be placed before Parliament. | Read |
| 156 |
Patent to bind Government. | Read |
| 157 |
Right of Government to sell or use forfeited articles. | Read |
| 157A |
Protection of security of India. | Read |
| 158 |
Power of High Courts to make rules. | Read |
| 159 |
Power of Central Government to make rules. | Read |
| 160 |
Rules to be placed before Parliament. | Read |
| 161 |
[Omitted.]. | Read |
| 162 |
Repeal of Act 2 of 1911 in so far as it relates to patents and savings. | Read |
| 163 |
[Omitted.]. | Read |
