{"id":52448,"date":"2023-02-15T11:24:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T05:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=52448"},"modified":"2023-02-15T11:24:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T05:54:19","slug":"basics-of-indian-patent-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/basics-of-indian-patent-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Basics of Indian Patent Act"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The\nlaws that control the granting of <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/patent-registration\">patents in India<\/a><\/strong> are contained in the Indian\nPatent Act. It is essential to protect the rights of innovators and make sure\nthat their creative ideas are valued and rewarded. The statute describes how to\napply for a patent and specifies the exclusive rights that come with being a\npatent holder. We will explore the fundamentals of the Indian patent act, its\nvarious provisions and how they impact the business and innovation in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/basics-of-indian-patent-act\/#What_is_a_Patent\" >What is a Patent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/basics-of-indian-patent-act\/#Who_Can_Apply_For_A_Patent\" >Who Can Apply For A Patent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/basics-of-indian-patent-act\/#Historical_Background_of_the_Indian_Patent_Act\" >Historical Background\nof the Indian Patent Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/basics-of-indian-patent-act\/#Key_Provisions_of_the_Indian_Patent_Act\" >Key Provisions\nof the Indian Patent Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/basics-of-indian-patent-act\/#What_is_Patent_Infringement\" >What is Patent\nInfringement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/basics-of-indian-patent-act\/#Rights_and_Duties_of_Patentee\" >Rights and\nDuties of Patentee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/basics-of-indian-patent-act\/#Impact_of_the_Indian_Patent_Act_on_Business_and_Innovation\" >Impact of the\nIndian Patent Act on Business and Innovation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/basics-of-indian-patent-act\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Patent\"><\/span>What is a Patent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A\npatent is a type of intellectual property that grants the owner the only\nauthority to make, sell, and use an invention for a certain number of years. A\npatent is meant to prevent the original concepts and innovations of the creator\nfrom being stolen or replicated without permission. The ability to legally\nprevent others from profiting from their ideas and creations is provided by Patents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patents\ncan be granted for various types of inventions, including products, processes\nand new plant varieties. But India only grants process patents, and since the\namendment in the year 2005, process patents are granted to only pharmaceutical\nproducts and drugs, provided that the patent will only apply to new chemical\nentities. A patent must be eligible, which means that it should be a new\ninvention, non-obvious and useful. In order to ascertain if the innovation\nsatisfies the requirements for a patent, a government body typically conducts a\ndetailed assessment of the patent applications. In India, the patent office is\nthe government body that has the authority to grant patents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After\nreceiving a patent, the inventors have the power to decide how their creation\nis produced, used, and sold. Additionally, they have the option to sell or\nlicense their patents to their parties, allowing them to profit from their\ninnovations in exchange for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Apply_For_A_Patent\"><\/span>Who Can Apply For A Patent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone\nin India, who has invented a novel and useful product, can apply for a patent.\nThis included individuals, companies, universities, research organisations, and\ngovernment agencies. The invention must be new, non-obvious and industrially\napplicable in order to qualify for a patent. The applicant must be the first\nand original inventor of the product. The invention must not have been\npublished or disclosed in any manner, anywhere in the world, prior to the\nfiling of the patent application. It is important to note that the right to\napply for a patent and the right to be granted a patent are two separate\nthings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Background_of_the_Indian_Patent_Act\"><\/span>Historical Background\nof the Indian Patent Act<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfirst Indian patent law was adopted in 1856, marking the beginning of the\ndevelopment of patent law in India during the British Colonial era. This rule,\nwhich was based on the British Patent Law, gave the innovators temporary\nexclusive rights in return of publicly disclosing their innovations. In order\nto protect inventors and promote technological advancements in India, the\nIndian Patent and Designs Act was created in 1911. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nstatute was in use until 1970, when <strong>the Indian Patent Act 1970<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/writereaddata\/Portal\/IPOAct\/1_31_1_patent-act-1970-11march2015.pdf\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> was established, and\nnumerous significant amendments to Indian patent laws were made. This act was\nbasically based on the recommendation from the report of Justice Ann. The\nsuggestion to permit process patents for inventions relating to drugs,\nchemicals and food was one of the recommendations. India updated its patent\nlegislation in 2005 to comply with the requirements of WTO\u2019s agreement on\nTRIPS. It introduced product patents in agrochemical products and\npharmaceutical products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over\nthe years, India\u2019s patent law has undergone various modifications and changes to\nkeep pace with technological advancements and to ensure that the patent system\nremains relevant and effective in promoting innovation and protecting the\nrights of inventors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Provisions_of_the_Indian_Patent_Act\"><\/span>Key Provisions\nof the Indian Patent Act<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some\nof the key provisions given under the Indian Patent Act are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Section 2 of the Indian Patent Act<\/strong>: Section of the act states definitions of essential terms used throughout the act like:<ul><li>Section 2 (1) (m) \u2013 Patent<\/li><li>Section 2 (1) (j) \u2013 Invention<\/li><li>Section 2 (1) (l) \u2013 New invention&nbsp;<\/li><li>Section 2 (1) (ja) \u2013 Inventive Step<\/li><li>Section 2 (1) (ac) \u2013 Capable of Industrial Application<\/li><li>Section 2 (1) (p) \u2013 Patentee<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>&nbsp;Section 3 and 4 of the Indian Patent Act:&nbsp;<\/strong>These sections list the categories of the invention that are not eligible for a patent.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Section 25 of Indian Patent Act:&nbsp;<\/strong>Opposition to grant patents. <br><strong><em>The grounds for the opposition to granting a patent are as follows:<\/em><\/strong><ul><li>Complete specification was not revealed<\/li><li>Wrongfully obtained<\/li><li>Prior publication is there<\/li><li>Prior knowledge is there.<\/li><li>Prior claim<\/li><li>Non-patentable subject matter<\/li><li>Lack of inventive steps and obviousness<\/li><li>The invention is from a traditional knowledge<\/li><li>Wrong information about the geographical origin<\/li><li>The method of the invention needs to be clarified and should also be sufficient.&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Section 48 of Indian Patent Act:&nbsp;<\/strong>Rights of the patentee.<\/li><li><strong>Section 53 of Indian Patent Act:&nbsp;<\/strong>Term of Patent <br>The term of the patent is 20 years from the date of filing the application.<\/li><li><strong>Section 63 of the Indian Patent Act:&nbsp;<\/strong>Surrender of the Patent.<\/li><li><strong>Section 64 of Indian Patent Act:&nbsp;<\/strong>Revocation of the Patent. <br><strong><em>The grounds for revocation are:<\/em><\/strong><ul><li>The patent is found to be\nan obvious invention<\/li><li>The patent is obtained\nwrongfully.<\/li><li>The patent owner is not\nthe actual owner of the patent and had obtained it by fraud.<\/li><li>An identical patent has\nalready been filed, and has a prior date of application.<\/li><li>The patent is not granted\nunder the patent act.<\/li><li>The application of the\npatent cannot be proved after being put into use.<\/li><li>The invention lacked\nnewness.<\/li><li>Failure to comply with\nsection 35 of the Patent Act.<\/li><li>Non-patentable inventions\nare patented.<\/li><li>If the invention is\nobtained from a different country but is not new in India.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Patent_Infringement\"><\/span>What is Patent\nInfringement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nillegal use, sale or manufacturing of a patented invention without the patent\nholder\u2019s consent is referred to as patent infringement. It happens when a\nperson or business manufactures, sells, imports, or uses a product that is the\nsame or very similar to the one covered by a valid and enforceable patent. This\ncan be a violation of the patent owner\u2019s exclusive rights to their invention\nand can result into legal action, including monetary damages and injunctions to\nprevent further infringement. In order to avoid patent infringement, thorough\nresearch should be performed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rights_and_Duties_of_Patentee\"><\/span>Rights and\nDuties of Patentee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As\na patentee, an individual or entity has several rights and duties that come\nwith owning a patent. These rights and duties help to protect the patent\nholder\u2019s inventions and ensure that it is used and marketed in a way that\nbenefits both the patent holder and society. The rights of the patentee are\nmentioned in section 48 of the Indian Patent Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Rights\nof a Patentee:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Exclusive right to use\nthe patent<\/li><li>Right to sell or license\nthe patent<\/li><li>Right to protection in\nother countries<\/li><li>Right to sue for infringement<\/li><li>Right to receive\nroyalties\/profits&nbsp;<\/li><li>Right to assignment of\npatent<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Duties\nof a Patentee:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Duty to disclose\ninformation<\/li><li>Duty to maintain the\npatent<\/li><li>Duty to comply with laws\nand regulations related to patents<\/li><li>Duty to mark the patent\nfor people to be aware.<\/li><li>Duty to use the patent in\ngood faith&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_the_Indian_Patent_Act_on_Business_and_Innovation\"><\/span>Impact of the\nIndian Patent Act on Business and Innovation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian\nbusiness and innovations are significantly impacted by India patent act. It\noffers entrepreneurs and innovators legal protection for their inventions,\nwhich encourages them to invest more funds and energy to their growth. This\nprotection enables inventors and business owners to make a profit from their\nhard work and commercially exploit their inventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\norder to draw in investments and keep a competitive edge in the market,\nbusinesses must protect their intellectual property rights, which the Indian\npatent act assists them in doing. It fosters competition, encourages innovation\nand creativity, and promotes business growth by giving the owners exclusive\nrights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, India\u2019s inventions are protected inside a through legal framework according to the Indian Patent Act. The statute outlines the requirements for becoming eligible for a patent, the kinds of innovations that can be patented, and the process for doing so. The legislation also specifies a patent holder\u2019s responsibilities and rights, as well as the circumstances that permit the revocation of a patent. For inventors, business owners and organization to successfully protect their idea and avoid infringement, a fundamental understanding of the Indian patent act is essential.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read Our Article<\/b>: <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/rights-and-obligations-of-patentee-in-india\/\">Rights And Obligations Of Patentee In India<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The laws that control the granting of patents in India are contained in the Indian Patent Act. It is essential to protect the rights of innovators and make sure that their creative ideas are valued and rewarded. The statute describes how to apply for a patent and specifies the exclusive rights that come with being [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":52449,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[282],"tags":[3089],"acf":{"service_id":"20"},"authorName":"Shreya Patel","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-41.jpg","authorDescription":"I have completed B.A.LL.B (Hons) from The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda. I have also done a Diploma in Cyber Law and currently pursuing a post graduation diploma in IPR from GNLU.I am an avid researcher. 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