Section5
The Patents Act, 1970

[Omitted.]

In force From 01 Apr 1978 Act 39 of 1970 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1970 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 19 Sep 1970 In force 01 Apr 1978 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 5 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with [Omitted.]. [Inventions where only methods or processes of manufacture patentable.] Omitted by the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005(15 of 2005), s. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.

[Inventions where only methods or processes of manufacture patentable.] Omitted by the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005(15 of 2005), s. 4 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).

Section 5, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).

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Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Patents Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Patents Act is headed "[Omitted.]". [Inventions where only methods or processes of manufacture patentable.] Omitted by the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005(15 of 2005), s.

How do I find court cases under Section 5 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 5, section 5 Patents Act, section 5 of the Patents Act. 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 5 of the Patents Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 5 of the Patents Act come into force?

Section 5 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 5, 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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