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Can patent be surrendered ?

Can patent be surrendered? A patentee can at any time surrender his patent by giving notice to the Controller of Patents. The Controller of Patents will advertise the application for surrender of patents, invite the objections and then after hearing the concerned parties, he can accept the surrender of patent Read More →

Patent – When Can Patents be Revoked?

A patent can be revoked in the following cases:  If patentee fails to comply with the request of the Central Government to make, use or exercise patented invention for the purposes of the Government; If patent is not reasonable worked within 2 years after compulsory licensing; Central Government can revoke Read More →

Company Secretary as Patent Agent

Section – 126 of the Patents Act, 1970, provides that a person shall be qualified to have his name entered in the register of patent agent, if he is a citizen of India, completed the age of 21 years, has obtained degree in science, engineering or technology from any university Read More →

Patent – Procedure for Restoration of Lapsed Patent

What is procedure for Restoration of Lapsed Patent?   Patent lapses for non-payment of renewal fees. It can be restored by making an application to the Controller of Patents within 18 months from the date of lapse. The controller of patents can restore the lapsed patent, if he is satisfied Read More →

Patent – Procedure For Grant Of Patent

What is Procedure For Grant Of Patent?   The procedure for grant of patent can be discussed under the following heads: Who can make an application for grant of patent: an application for patent for an invention may be made by any of the following persons: Any person claiming to Read More →

Patent – What cannot be Patented?

What cannot be Patented? Anything, which is not an invention, cannot be patented. Patent Act, 1970 provides that the following shall not be covered under the concept of invention: If its use is contrary to law or morality  Mere discovery Aggregation of properties by mere mixture of 2 or more Read More →

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