Repeal of Act 2 of 1911 in so far as it relates to patents and savings
Section 162 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with repeal of Act 2 of 1911 in so far as it relates to patents and savings. The Indian Patents and Designs Act, 1911, in so far as it relates to patents, is hereby repealed, that is to say, the said Act shall be amended in the manner specified in the Schedule. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.
(1) The Indian Patents and Designs Act, 1911, in so far as it relates to patents, is hereby repealed, that is to say, the said Act shall be amended in the manner specified in the Schedule.
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(4) The mention of particular matters in this section shall not prejudice the general application of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1987), with respect to repeals.
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, any suit for infringement of a patent or any proceeding for revocation of a patent, pending in any court at the commencement of this Act, may be continued and disposed of, as if this Act had not been passed.
Section 162, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).
Questions about Section 162
What does Section 162 of the Patents Act deal with?
Section 162 of the Patents Act is headed "Repeal of Act 2 of 1911 in so far as it relates to patents and savings". The Indian Patents and Designs Act, 1911, in so far as it relates to patents, is hereby repealed, that is to say, the said Act shall be amended in the manner specified in the Schedule.
How do I find court cases under Section 162 of the Patents Act?
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When did Section 162 of the Patents Act come into force?
Section 162 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 162, 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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