The Patents Act, 1970 · XXIII — 1. Subs. by Act 15 of 2005, s. 70, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).

Section 3. The Notes on Clauses explain in detail the various provisions contained in the Bill

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

3. The Notes on Clauses explain in detail the various provisions contained in the Bill. NEW DELHI; T.N. SINGH. The 1 st September, 1965 3. Sub-clause (B) omitted by Act 33 of 2021, s. 13 (w.e.f. 4-4-2021). 4. Subs. by Act 38 of 2002, s. 4, for cl. (b) (w.e.f. 20-5-2003). 5. Ins. by s. 4, ibid . (w.e.f. 20-5-2003). 6. Subs. by Act 15 of 2005, s. 3, for clause (d) (w.e.f. 1-1-2005). (e) a substance obtained by a mere admixture resulting only in the aggregation of the properties of the components thereof or a process for producing such substance; (f) the mere arrangement or re-arrangement or duplication of known devices each functioning independently of one another in a known way; 1* * * * * (h) a method of agriculture or horticulture; (i) any process for the medicinal, surgical, curative, prophylactic[2] [diagnostic, therapeutic] or other treatment of human beings or any process for a similar treatment of animals[3] * to render them free of disease or to increase their economic value or that of their products. 2[(j) plants and animals in whole or any part thereof other than micro-organisms but including seeds, varieties and species and essentially biological processes for production or propagation of plants and animals; (k) a mathematical or business method or a computer programme per se or algorithms; (l) a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work or any other aesthetic creation whatsoever including cinematographic works and television productions; (m) a mere scheme or rule or method of performing mental act or method of playing game; (n) a presentation of information; (o) topography of integrated circuits; (p) an invention which, in effect, is traditional knowledge or which is an aggregation or duplication of known properties of traditionally known component or components.]

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. omitted by Act 33 of 2021, s. 13

    In force from 4 Apr 2021

    Footnote: 3. Sub-clause (B) omitted by Act 33 of 2021, s. 13 (w.e.f. 4-4-2021).