Question

The Patent Act became a law in

• A. 1970
• B. 1975
• C. 1996
• D. 1966

Hint:

For major Intellectual Property laws in India, remember the years: The Patents Act, 1970; The Trade Marks Act, 1999; The Copyright Act, 1957; The Designs Act, 2000.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the year of enactment of the Patents Act in India.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The principal legislation governing patents in India is The Patents Act, 1970. This Act replaced the earlier Indian Patents and Designs Act of 1911.
While the Act was passed by the Parliament in 1970, it came into force on 20th April 1972. However, the year of enactment is the year it was passed by the legislature, which is 1970.
This Act has been significantly amended since then, notably in 1999, 2002, and 2005, to comply with India's obligations under the TRIPS Agreement of the WTO.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The Patents Act became law (was enacted) in 1970.