If any person fails to comply with any direction given under section 35 [or makes or causes to be made an application for the grant of a patent in contravention of section 39], he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Section 118: Contravention of Secrecy provisions relating to certain inventions.
The Patents Act, 1970Central Act · Act 39 of 1970
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Patents Act, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Section | 118 |
| Marginal note | Contravention of Secrecy provisions relating to certain inventions. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- inserted, Act 38 of 2002. . Ins. by Act 38 of 2002, s. 48 (w.e.f. 20-5-2003).
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