What is the term of a patent granted under the Indian

Q: Answer-What is the term of a patent granted under the Indian Patents Act, 1970 (as amended)?

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.

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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