Register to be open for inspection
Section 72 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with register to be open for inspection. Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and any rules made thereunder, the register shall at all convenient times be open to inspection by the public; The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.
(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and any rules made thereunder, the register shall at all convenient times be open to inspection by the public; and certified copies, sealed with the seal of the patent office, of any entry in the register shall be given to any person requiring them on payment of the prescribed fee.
(2) The register shall be prima facie evidence of any matters required or authorised by or under this Act to be entered therein.
1[(3) If the record of particulars is kept in computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form, sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be deemed to have been complied with if the public is given access to such computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form or printouts of such record of particulars for inspection.]
Section 72, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).
Questions about Section 72
What does Section 72 of the Patents Act deal with?
Section 72 of the Patents Act is headed "Register to be open for inspection". Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and any rules made thereunder, the register shall at all convenient times be open to inspection by the public;
How do I find court cases under Section 72 of the Patents Act?
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When did Section 72 of the Patents Act come into force?
Section 72 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 72, 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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