# The Patents Act, 1970, Section 132: Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents

- 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/132/

## Text

Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit-- (a) the applicant for a patent 1*** from drafting any specification or appearing or acting before the Controller; or (b) an advocate, not being a patent agent, from taking part in any 2[hearing before the Controller on behalf of a party who is taking part in any proceedings under this Act].

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