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    Question

    What is the term of a patent granted under the Indian

    Patents Act, 1970 (as amended)?
    A 10 years from the date of filing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15 years from the date of grant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 20 years from the date of filing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20 years from the date of grant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 25 years from the date of filing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: As per Section 53 of the Patents Act, the term of every patent granted after the 2002 amendment is 20 years from the date of filing the application , regardless of whether it was filed with provisional or complete specification. This aligns with the TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) agreement under WTO.

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