Central Act
The Patents Act, 1970
An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to patents.
| Act number | 39 of 1970 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1970-09-19 |
| In force from | 1978-04-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Department | Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade |
| Sections | 179 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Patents Act, 1970 come into force?
It came into force on 1978-04-01, having been enacted on 1970-09-19.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).
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