# The Patents Act, 1970, Section 76: Officers and employees not to furnish information, etc

- Act: The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970)
- In force from: 1978-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/patents-act/section/76/

## Text

An officer or employee in the patent office shall not, except when required or authorised by this Act or under a direction in writing of the 1[Central Government 2*** ] or the Controller or by order of a court,-- (a) furnish information on a matter which is being, or has been, or dealt with under this Act 3***; (b) prepare or assist in the preparation of a document required or permitted by or under this Act 3*** to be lodged in the patent office; or (c) conduct a search in the records of the patent office.

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