In force · As amended up to 2026-08
16. Section 67—Omit "for a patent, or for amendment of an application or of a specification, or".
6. The word "the Appellate Board" omitted by Act 33 of 2021, s. 13 (w.e.f. 4-4-2021).
7. The words "as the case may be" omitted by s. 13, ibid . (w.e.f. 4-4-2021).
8. Subs. by Act 38 of 2002, s. 29, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 20-5-2003).
9. Subs. by Act 15 of 2005, s. 42, for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 2-4-2007).
10. The words "the Appellate Board or" omitted by Act 33 of 2021, s. 13 (w.e.f. 4-4-2021).
(c) the right of the applicant or patentee to make amendment shall not be called in question except on the ground of fraud.]
(3) In construing the specification as amended, reference may be made to the specification as originally accepted.
" 51B. Designs to bind Government
6. For section 51B, substitute—
" 51B. Designs to bind Government.— A registered design shall have to all intents the like effect as against Government as it has against any person and the provisions of Chapter XVII of the Patents Act, 1970, shall apply to registered designs as they apply to patents.".
Source: India Code