Definition of "patented articles" and "patentee"
Section 82 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with definition of "patented articles" and "patentee". In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "patented article" includes any article made by a patented process; The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.
1[82. Definition of "patented articles" and "patentee".--In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "patented article" includes any article made by a patented process; and
(b) "patentee" includes an exclusive licensee.]
Section 82, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).
Questions about Section 82
What does Section 82 of the Patents Act deal with?
Section 82 of the Patents Act is headed "Definition of "patented articles" and "patentee"". [82. Definition of "patented articles" and "patentee".--In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "patented article" includes any article made by a patented process;
How do I find court cases under Section 82 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 82, section 82 Patents Act, section 82 of the Patents Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 82 of the Patents Act come into force?
Section 82 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 82, 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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