Section161
The Patents Act, 1970

[Omitted.]

In force From 01 Apr 1978 Act 39 of 1970 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1970 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 19 Sep 1970 In force 01 Apr 1978

Section 161 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with [Omitted.]. [Special provisions with respect to certain applications deemed to have been refused under Act 2 of 1911.]--Omitted by The Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002 (38 of 2002), s. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.

[Special provisions with respect to certain applications deemed to have been refused under Act 2 of 1911.]--Omitted by The Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002 (38 of 2002), s. 46 (w.e.f. 20-5-2003).

Section 161, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).

Questions about Section 161

What does Section 161 of the Patents Act deal with?

Section 161 of the Patents Act is headed "[Omitted.]". [Special provisions with respect to certain applications deemed to have been refused under Act 2 of 1911.]--Omitted by The Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002 (38 of 2002), s.

How do I find court cases under Section 161 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 161, section 161 Patents Act, section 161 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 161 of the Patents Act come into force?

Section 161 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 161, 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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