Patents Act · Chapter XVII

Use of Inventions for Purposes of Government and Acquisition of Inventions by Central Government

Chapter XVII 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.

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Sections in this chapter

In force

Omitted

99–103

Section numbers

99Meaning of use of invention for purposes of GovernmentDefines when an invention counts as being used for the purposes of Government, which opens the door to the Government use provisions.
100Power of Central Government to use inventions for purposes of GovernmentLets the Central Government, or anyone it authorises in writing, use a patented invention for government purposes on agreed or court-settled terms.
101Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of GovernmentStops private licence and assignment clauses from blocking or taxing government use, while letting assignors and exclusive licensees share the money paid.
102Acquisition of inventions and patents by the Central GovernmentAllows the Central Government to acquire an invention or patent outright for a public purpose by Gazette notification, on payment of compensation.
103Reference to High Court of disputes as to use for purposes of GovernmentSends disputes about government use or acquisition of an invention, including how much should be paid, to the High Court for decision.