Exercise of discretionary powers by Controller
Section 80 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with exercise of discretionary powers by Controller. Without prejudice to any provision contained in this Act requiring the Controller to hear any party to the proceedings thereunder or to give any such party an opportunity to be heard, the Controller shall give to any applicant for a patent, or for amendment of a specification (if within the prescrib The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.
Without prejudice to any provision contained in this Act requiring the Controller to hear any party to the proceedings thereunder or to give any such party an opportunity to be heard, the Controller shall give to any applicant for a patent, or for amendment of a specification (if within the prescribed time the applicant so requires) an opportunity to be heard before exercising adversely to the applicant any discretion vested in the Controller by or under this Act:
1[Provided that the party desiring a hearing makes the request for such hearing to the Controller at least ten days in advance of the expiry of the time-limit specified in respect of the proceeding.]
Section 80, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).
Questions about Section 80
What does Section 80 of the Patents Act deal with?
Section 80 of the Patents Act is headed "Exercise of discretionary powers by Controller". Without prejudice to any provision contained in this Act requiring the Controller to hear any party to the proceedings thereunder or to give any such party an opportunity to be heard, the Controller shall give to any applicant for a patent, or for amendment of a specification (if within the prescrib
How do I find court cases under Section 80 of the Patents Act?
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When did Section 80 of the Patents Act come into force?
Section 80 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 80, 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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