The Patents Act, 1970 · XVIII — SUITS CONCERNING INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS

Section 104. Jurisdiction

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER XVIII SUITS CONCERNING INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS 104. Jurisdiction.— No suit for a declaration under section 105 or for any relief under section 106 or for infringement of a patent shall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit: Provided that where a counter-claim for revocation of the patent is made by the defendant, the suit, along with the counter-claim, shall be transferred to the High Court for decision.

Source: India Code