Question
What is the term of patent protection granted under the
Patents Act, 1970?Solution
Under Section 53(1) of the Patents Act, 1970, the term of every patent granted shall be 20 years from the date of filing of the patent application, regardless of whether it is a provisional or complete specification. This is in line with TRIPS Agreement obligations. It applies to all types of patents filed after 2005, including pharmaceutical and product patents.
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