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CS Executive · Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws · Law relating to Patents

Anita, a researcher in Pune, wants details about a particular pending patent application filed by a competitor. Under the Patents Act, 1970, how can she obtain information about it from the Patent Office?

Anita may make a request to the Controller in the prescribed manner for information on prescribed matters about the specified application. On paying the prescribed fee she is entitled to have the information supplied; no agent is needed and it is not free.

  1. AShe cannot, as information on applications is always confidential
  2. BShe may request the Controller in the prescribed manner and, on paying the prescribed fee, is entitled to have the information suppliedCorrect
  3. CShe may obtain it only through a registered patent agent
  4. DShe may obtain it free of charge on a written request

Explanation

A person making a request to the Controller in the prescribed manner for information on prescribed matters about a specified patent or application is entitled to it on payment of the prescribed fee. No agent is required and it is not free.

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