Question

Indian Patent System allows:

• A. Pre-grant opposition
• B. Post-grant opposition
• C. Both (a) and (b)
• D. None of the above

Hint:

India has a two-tier opposition system: pre-grant (wider standing) and post-grant (person interested).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Oppositions under the Patents Act, 1970.
- Section 25(1): Pre-grant opposition (any person).
- Section 25(2): Post-grant opposition (any “person interested”) within the prescribed period.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Since both mechanisms exist, option (c) is correct. \[ \boxed{(c)} \]