Patent to bind Government
Section 156 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with patent to bind Government. Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, a patent shall have to all intents the like effect as against Government as it has against any person. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.
Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, a patent shall have to all intents the like effect as against Government as it has against any person.
Section 156, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).
Questions about Section 156
What does Section 156 of the Patents Act deal with?
Section 156 of the Patents Act is headed "Patent to bind Government". Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, a patent shall have to all intents the like effect as against Government as it has against any person.
How do I find court cases under Section 156 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 156, section 156 Patents Act, section 156 of the Patents Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 156 of the Patents Act come into force?
Section 156 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 156, 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.
Other sections of this Act
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 16 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.