Contravention of Secrecy provisions relating to certain inventions
Section 118 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with contravention of Secrecy provisions relating to certain inventions. If any person fails to comply with any direction given under section 35 [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. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.
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.
Section 118, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).
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Questions about Section 118
What does Section 118 of the Patents Act deal with?
Section 118 of the Patents Act is headed "Contravention of Secrecy provisions relating to certain inventions". If any person fails to comply with any direction given under section 35 [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.
How do I find court cases under Section 118 of the Patents Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Patents Act 118, section 118 Patents Act, section 118 of the Patents Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 118 of the Patents Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 35 (Secrecy directions relating to inventions relevant for defence purposes), section 39 (Residents not to apply for patents outside India without prior permission), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 118 of the Patents Act come into force?
Section 118 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 118, came into force on 01 Apr 1978, having been enacted on 19 Sep 1970. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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