Section 118

Contravention of Secrecy provisions relating to certain inventions.

The Patents Act, 1970

  • Act 39 of 1970
  • Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
About this Act

An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to patents.

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    If any person fails to comply with any direction given under section 35 1[or makes or causes to be made an application for the grant of a patent in contravention of section 39], he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 38 of 2002, s. 48 (w.e.f. 20-5-2003).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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