Practice by non-registered patent agents
Section 123 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with practice by non-registered patent agents. If any person contravenes the provisions of section 129, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to [one lakh rupees in the case of a first offence and five lakh rupees] in the case of a second or subsequent offence. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.
If any person contravenes the provisions of section 129, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to 1[one lakh rupees in the case of a first offence and five lakh rupees] in the case of a second or subsequent offence.
Section 123, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).
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Questions about Section 123
What does Section 123 of the Patents Act deal with?
Section 123 of the Patents Act is headed "Practice by non-registered patent agents". If any person contravenes the provisions of section 129, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to [one lakh rupees in the case of a first offence and five lakh rupees] in the case of a second or subsequent offence.
How do I find court cases under Section 123 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 123, section 123 Patents Act, section 123 of the Patents Act. People searching for it also type patents act s 123. 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 123 of the Patents Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 129 (Restrictions on practice as patent agents), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 123 of the Patents Act come into force?
Section 123 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 123, 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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