Revocation of patent in public interest
Section 66 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with revocation of patent in public interest. Where the Central Government is of opinion that a patent or the mode in which it is exercised is mischievous to the State or generally prejudicial to the public, it may, after giving the patentee an opportunity to be heard, make a declaration to that effect in the Official Gazette and thereupon the The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.
Where the Central Government is of opinion that a patent or the mode in which it is exercised is mischievous to the State or generally prejudicial to the public, it may, after giving the patentee an opportunity to be heard, make a declaration to that effect in the Official Gazette and thereupon the patent shall be deemed to be revoked.
Section 66, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).
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Questions about Section 66
What does Section 66 of the Patents Act deal with?
Section 66 of the Patents Act is headed "Revocation of patent in public interest". Where the Central Government is of opinion that a patent or the mode in which it is exercised is mischievous to the State or generally prejudicial to the public, it may, after giving the patentee an opportunity to be heard, make a declaration to that effect in the Official Gazette and thereupon the
How do I find court cases under Section 66 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 66, section 66 Patents Act, section 66 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 66 of the Patents Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 66 of the Patents Act come into force?
Section 66 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 66, 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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