Patents Act · Chapter XV

Powers of Controller Generally

Chapter XV of the Patents Act, 1970 contains 5 sections. Each one has its own page with a plain-language explanation, a worked Indian example, the forms and deadlines it touches, and the rules it connects to.

Ch I Ch II Ch III Ch IV Ch IVA Ch V Ch VI Ch VII Ch VIII Ch IX Ch X Ch XI Ch XII Ch XIII Ch XIV Ch XV Ch XVI Ch XVII Ch XVIII Ch XIX Ch XX Ch XXI Ch XXII Ch XXIII

Sections in this chapter

In force

Omitted

77–81

Section numbers

77Controller to have certain powers of a civil courtGives the Controller specified powers of a civil court, including summoning witnesses, taking affidavit evidence, awarding costs and reviewing decisions.
78Power of Controller to correct clerical errors, etc.Lets the Controller correct clerical errors in a patent, an application, related documents or the register, on request and with safeguards.
79Evidence how to be given and powers of Controller in respect thereofProvides that evidence before the Controller is normally given by affidavit, with power to take oral evidence or allow cross-examination.
80Exercise of discretionary powers by ControllerRequires the Controller to give a party an opportunity to be heard before exercising any discretionary power against that party.
81Disposal by Controller of applications for extension of timeGoverns how the Controller deals with requests for more time to do something under the Act or the Rules.