Section 78: Procedure for the hearing of proceedings under section 51

The Patents Rules, 2003Central Rules · 1970

The procedure specified in rules 55A and 57 to 63 relating to the filing of notice of opposition, written statement, reply statement, leaving evidence, hearing and costs shall, so far as may be, apply to the hearing of an application under section 51 as they apply to the hearing of an opposition proceeding.

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Act	The Patents Rules, 2003
Section	78
Marginal note	Procedure for the hearing of proceedings under section 51
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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