# The Patents Act, 1970, Section 118: Contravention of Secrecy provisions relating to certain inventions

- Act: The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970)
- In force from: 1978-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/patents-act/section/118/

## Text

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.

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