{"id": "cop_000001", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Copyright Act, 1957. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date 2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 1 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["This Act may be called the Copyright Act, 1957."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000002", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Copyright Act, 1957. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date 2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.", "question": "Under Section 1, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["It extends to the whole of India."], "answer_start": [56]}}
{"id": "cop_000003", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Copyright Act, 1957. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date 2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.", "question": "What does Section 1(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["It shall come into force on such date 2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint."], "answer_start": [94]}}
{"id": "cop_000004", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “adaptation” means,— (i) in relation to a dramatic work, the conversion of the work into a non-dramatic work; (ii) in relation to a literary work or an artistic work, the conversion of the work into a dramatic work by way of performance in public or otherwise; (iii) in relation to a literary or dramatic work, any abridgement of the work or any version of the work in which the story or action is conveyed wholly or mainly by means of pictures in a form suitable for reproduction in a book, or in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical; (iv) in relation to a musical work, any arrangement or transcription of the work; and (v) in relation to any work, any use of such work involving its re-arrangement or alteration; (aa) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board referred to in section 11; (b) work of architecture means any building or structure having an artistic character or design, or any model for such building or structure; (c) “artistic work” means,— (i) a painting, a sculpture, a drawing (including a diagram, map, chart or plan), an engraving or a photograph, whether or not any such work possesses artistic quality; (ii) an work of architectural; and (iii) any other work of artistic craftsmanship; (d) “author” means,— (i) in relation to literary or dramatic work, the author of the work; (ii) in relation to a musical work, the composer; (iii) in relation to an artistic work other than a photograph, the artist; (iv) in relation to a photograph, the person taking the photograph; (v) in relation to a cinematograph film or sound recording, the producer; and (vi) in relation to any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work which is computer-generated, the person who causes the work to be created;", "question": "Under Section 2, what does 'adaptation' mean?", "answers": {"text": ["“adaptation” means,— (i) in relation to a dramatic work, the conversion of the work into a non-dramatic work; (ii) in relation to a literary work or an artistic work, the conversion of the work into a dramatic work by way of performance in public or otherwise; (iii) in relation to a literary or dramatic work, any abridgement of the work or any version of the work in which the story or action is conveyed wholly or mainly by means of pictures in a form suitable for reproduction in a book, or in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical; (iv) in relation to a musical work, any arrangement or transcription of the work; and (v) in relation to any work, any use of such work involving its re-arrangement or alteration;"], "answer_start": [57]}}
{"id": "cop_000005", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “adaptation” means,— (i) in relation to a dramatic work, the conversion of the work into a non-dramatic work; (ii) in relation to a literary work or an artistic work, the conversion of the work into a dramatic work by way of performance in public or otherwise; (iii) in relation to a literary or dramatic work, any abridgement of the work or any version of the work in which the story or action is conveyed wholly or mainly by means of pictures in a form suitable for reproduction in a book, or in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical; (iv) in relation to a musical work, any arrangement or transcription of the work; and (v) in relation to any work, any use of such work involving its re-arrangement or alteration; (aa) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board referred to in section 11; (b) work of architecture means any building or structure having an artistic character or design, or any model for such building or structure; (c) “artistic work” means,— (i) a painting, a sculpture, a drawing (including a diagram, map, chart or plan), an engraving or a photograph, whether or not any such work possesses artistic quality; (ii) an work of architectural; and (iii) any other work of artistic craftsmanship; (d) “author” means,— (i) in relation to literary or dramatic work, the author of the work; (ii) in relation to a musical work, the composer; (iii) in relation to an artistic work other than a photograph, the artist; (iv) in relation to a photograph, the person taking the photograph; (v) in relation to a cinematograph film or sound recording, the producer; and (vi) in relation to any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work which is computer-generated, the person who causes the work to be created;", "question": "How does Section 2 define 'Appellate Board'?", "answers": {"text": ["“Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board referred to in section 11;"], "answer_start": [785]}}
{"id": "cop_000006", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “adaptation” means,— (i) in relation to a dramatic work, the conversion of the work into a non-dramatic work; (ii) in relation to a literary work or an artistic work, the conversion of the work into a dramatic work by way of performance in public or otherwise; (iii) in relation to a literary or dramatic work, any abridgement of the work or any version of the work in which the story or action is conveyed wholly or mainly by means of pictures in a form suitable for reproduction in a book, or in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical; (iv) in relation to a musical work, any arrangement or transcription of the work; and (v) in relation to any work, any use of such work involving its re-arrangement or alteration; (aa) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board referred to in section 11; (b) work of architecture means any building or structure having an artistic character or design, or any model for such building or structure; (c) “artistic work” means,— (i) a painting, a sculpture, a drawing (including a diagram, map, chart or plan), an engraving or a photograph, whether or not any such work possesses artistic quality; (ii) an work of architectural; and (iii) any other work of artistic craftsmanship; (d) “author” means,— (i) in relation to literary or dramatic work, the author of the work; (ii) in relation to a musical work, the composer; (iii) in relation to an artistic work other than a photograph, the artist; (iv) in relation to a photograph, the person taking the photograph; (v) in relation to a cinematograph film or sound recording, the producer; and (vi) in relation to any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work which is computer-generated, the person who causes the work to be created;", "question": "In Section 2, what is meant by 'work of architecture'?", "answers": {"text": ["work of architecture means any building or structure having an artistic character or design, or any model for such building or structure;"], "answer_start": [860]}}
{"id": "cop_000007", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “adaptation” means,— (i) in relation to a dramatic work, the conversion of the work into a non-dramatic work; (ii) in relation to a literary work or an artistic work, the conversion of the work into a dramatic work by way of performance in public or otherwise; (iii) in relation to a literary or dramatic work, any abridgement of the work or any version of the work in which the story or action is conveyed wholly or mainly by means of pictures in a form suitable for reproduction in a book, or in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical; (iv) in relation to a musical work, any arrangement or transcription of the work; and (v) in relation to any work, any use of such work involving its re-arrangement or alteration; (aa) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board referred to in section 11; (b) work of architecture means any building or structure having an artistic character or design, or any model for such building or structure; (c) “artistic work” means,— (i) a painting, a sculpture, a drawing (including a diagram, map, chart or plan), an engraving or a photograph, whether or not any such work possesses artistic quality; (ii) an work of architectural; and (iii) any other work of artistic craftsmanship; (d) “author” means,— (i) in relation to literary or dramatic work, the author of the work; (ii) in relation to a musical work, the composer; (iii) in relation to an artistic work other than a photograph, the artist; (iv) in relation to a photograph, the person taking the photograph; (v) in relation to a cinematograph film or sound recording, the producer; and (vi) in relation to any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work which is computer-generated, the person who causes the work to be created;", "question": "What does the Act say 'artistic work' means in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“artistic work” means,— (i) a painting, a sculpture, a drawing (including a diagram, map, chart or plan), an engraving or a photograph, whether or not any such work possesses artistic quality; (ii) an work of architectural; and (iii) any other work of artistic craftsmanship;"], "answer_start": [1002]}}
{"id": "cop_000008", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “adaptation” means,— (i) in relation to a dramatic work, the conversion of the work into a non-dramatic work; (ii) in relation to a literary work or an artistic work, the conversion of the work into a dramatic work by way of performance in public or otherwise; (iii) in relation to a literary or dramatic work, any abridgement of the work or any version of the work in which the story or action is conveyed wholly or mainly by means of pictures in a form suitable for reproduction in a book, or in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical; (iv) in relation to a musical work, any arrangement or transcription of the work; and (v) in relation to any work, any use of such work involving its re-arrangement or alteration; (aa) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board referred to in section 11; (b) work of architecture means any building or structure having an artistic character or design, or any model for such building or structure; (c) “artistic work” means,— (i) a painting, a sculpture, a drawing (including a diagram, map, chart or plan), an engraving or a photograph, whether or not any such work possesses artistic quality; (ii) an work of architectural; and (iii) any other work of artistic craftsmanship; (d) “author” means,— (i) in relation to literary or dramatic work, the author of the work; (ii) in relation to a musical work, the composer; (iii) in relation to an artistic work other than a photograph, the artist; (iv) in relation to a photograph, the person taking the photograph; (v) in relation to a cinematograph film or sound recording, the producer; and (vi) in relation to any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work which is computer-generated, the person who causes the work to be created;", "question": "Under Section 2, what does 'author' mean?", "answers": {"text": ["“author” means,— (i) in relation to literary or dramatic work, the author of the work; (ii) in relation to a musical work, the composer; (iii) in relation to an artistic work other than a photograph, the artist; (iv) in relation to a photograph, the person taking the photograph; (v) in relation to a cinematograph film or sound recording, the producer; and (vi) in relation to any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work which is computer-generated, the person who causes the work to be created;"], "answer_start": [1282]}}
{"id": "cop_000009", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (dd) “broadcast” means communication to the public— (i) by any means of wireless diffusion, whether in any one or more of the forms of signs, sounds or visual images; or (ii) by wire, and includes a re-broadcast; (e) “calendar year” means the year commencing on the 1st day of January; (f) “cinematograph film ” means any work of visual recording and includes a sound recording accompanying such visual recording and “cinematograph” shall be construed as including any work produced by any process analogous to cinematography including video films; (fa) “commercial rental” does not include the rental, lease or lending of a lawfully acquired copy of a computer programme, sound recording, visual recording or cinematograph film for non-profit purposes by a non-profit library or non-profit educational institution. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, a “non -profit library or non -profit educational institution” means a library or educational institutio n which receives grants from the Government or exempted from payment of tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961(43 of 1961).", "question": "How does Section 2 define 'broadcast'?", "answers": {"text": ["“broadcast” means communication to the public— (i) by any means of wireless diffusion, whether in any one or more of the forms of signs, sounds or visual images; or (ii) by wire, and includes a re-broadcast;"], "answer_start": [58]}}
{"id": "cop_000010", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (dd) “broadcast” means communication to the public— (i) by any means of wireless diffusion, whether in any one or more of the forms of signs, sounds or visual images; or (ii) by wire, and includes a re-broadcast; (e) “calendar year” means the year commencing on the 1st day of January; (f) “cinematograph film ” means any work of visual recording and includes a sound recording accompanying such visual recording and “cinematograph” shall be construed as including any work produced by any process analogous to cinematography including video films; (fa) “commercial rental” does not include the rental, lease or lending of a lawfully acquired copy of a computer programme, sound recording, visual recording or cinematograph film for non-profit purposes by a non-profit library or non-profit educational institution. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, a “non -profit library or non -profit educational institution” means a library or educational institutio n which receives grants from the Government or exempted from payment of tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961(43 of 1961).", "question": "In Section 2, what is meant by 'calendar year'?", "answers": {"text": ["“calendar year” means the year commencing on the 1st day of January;"], "answer_start": [270]}}
{"id": "cop_000011", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (dd) “broadcast” means communication to the public— (i) by any means of wireless diffusion, whether in any one or more of the forms of signs, sounds or visual images; or (ii) by wire, and includes a re-broadcast; (e) “calendar year” means the year commencing on the 1st day of January; (f) “cinematograph film ” means any work of visual recording and includes a sound recording accompanying such visual recording and “cinematograph” shall be construed as including any work produced by any process analogous to cinematography including video films; (fa) “commercial rental” does not include the rental, lease or lending of a lawfully acquired copy of a computer programme, sound recording, visual recording or cinematograph film for non-profit purposes by a non-profit library or non-profit educational institution. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, a “non -profit library or non -profit educational institution” means a library or educational institutio n which receives grants from the Government or exempted from payment of tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961(43 of 1961).", "question": "What does the Act say 'cinematograph film' means in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“cinematograph film ” means any work of visual recording and includes a sound recording accompanying such visual recording and “cinematograph” shall be construed as including any work produced by any process analogous to cinematography including video films;"], "answer_start": [343]}}
{"id": "cop_000012", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (dd) “broadcast” means communication to the public— (i) by any means of wireless diffusion, whether in any one or more of the forms of signs, sounds or visual images; or (ii) by wire, and includes a re-broadcast; (e) “calendar year” means the year commencing on the 1st day of January; (f) “cinematograph film ” means any work of visual recording and includes a sound recording accompanying such visual recording and “cinematograph” shall be construed as including any work produced by any process analogous to cinematography including video films; (fa) “commercial rental” does not include the rental, lease or lending of a lawfully acquired copy of a computer programme, sound recording, visual recording or cinematograph film for non-profit purposes by a non-profit library or non-profit educational institution. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, a “non -profit library or non -profit educational institution” means a library or educational institutio n which receives grants from the Government or exempted from payment of tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961(43 of 1961).", "question": "In Section 2, what is included within 'commercial rental'?", "answers": {"text": ["“commercial rental” does not include the rental, lease or lending of a lawfully acquired copy of a computer programme, sound recording, visual recording or cinematograph film for non-profit purposes by a non-profit library or non-profit educational institution. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, a “non -profit library or non -profit educational institution” means a library or educational institutio n which receives grants from the Government or exempted from payment of tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961(43 of 1961)."], "answer_start": [607]}}
{"id": "cop_000013", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (ff) “communication to the public” means making any work or performance available for being seen or heard or otherwise enjoyed by the public directly or by any means o f display or diffusion other than by issuing physical copies of it, whether a simultaneously or at places and times chosen individually, regardless of whether any member of the public actually sees, hears or otherwise enjo ys the work or performance so made available. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, communication through satellite or cable or any other means of simultaneous commu nication to more than one house hold or place of residence including residential roo ms of any hotel or hostel shall be deemed to be communication to the public; (g) “delivery”, in relation to a lecture, includes delivery by means of any mechanical instrument or by broadcast; (h) “dramatic work” includes any piece for recitation, chore ographic work or entertainment in dumb show, the scenic arrangement or acting, form of which is fixed in writing or otherwise but does not include a cinematograph film; (hh) “duplicating equipment” means any mechanical contrivance or device used or inten ded to be used for making copies of any work; (i) “engravings” include etchings, lithographs, wood -cuts, prints and other similar works, not being photographs; (j) “exclusive licence ” means a licence which confers on the licensee or on the license s and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the owner of the copyright), any right comprised in the copyright in a work, and “exclusive licensee ” shall be construed accordingly;", "question": "How does Section 2 define 'communication to the public'?", "answers": {"text": ["“communication to the public” means making any work or performance available for being seen or heard or otherwise enjoyed by the public directly or by any means o f display or diffusion other than by issuing physical copies of it, whether a simultaneously or at places and times chosen individually, regardless of whether any member of the public actually sees, hears or otherwise enjo ys the work or performance so made available. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, communication through satellite or cable or any other means of simultaneous commu nication to more than one house hold or place of residence including residential roo ms of any hotel or hostel shall be deemed to be communication to the public;"], "answer_start": [58]}}
{"id": "cop_000014", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (ff) “communication to the public” means making any work or performance available for being seen or heard or otherwise enjoyed by the public directly or by any means o f display or diffusion other than by issuing physical copies of it, whether a simultaneously or at places and times chosen individually, regardless of whether any member of the public actually sees, hears or otherwise enjo ys the work or performance so made available. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, communication through satellite or cable or any other means of simultaneous commu nication to more than one house hold or place of residence including residential roo ms of any hotel or hostel shall be deemed to be communication to the public; (g) “delivery”, in relation to a lecture, includes delivery by means of any mechanical instrument or by broadcast; (h) “dramatic work” includes any piece for recitation, chore ographic work or entertainment in dumb show, the scenic arrangement or acting, form of which is fixed in writing or otherwise but does not include a cinematograph film; (hh) “duplicating equipment” means any mechanical contrivance or device used or inten ded to be used for making copies of any work; (i) “engravings” include etchings, lithographs, wood -cuts, prints and other similar works, not being photographs; (j) “exclusive licence ” means a licence which confers on the licensee or on the license s and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the owner of the copyright), any right comprised in the copyright in a work, and “exclusive licensee ” shall be construed accordingly;", "question": "Under Section 2, what is stated in clause (g)?", "answers": {"text": ["“delivery”, in relation to a lecture, includes delivery by means of any mechanical instrument or by broadcast;"], "answer_start": [784]}}
{"id": "cop_000015", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (ff) “communication to the public” means making any work or performance available for being seen or heard or otherwise enjoyed by the public directly or by any means o f display or diffusion other than by issuing physical copies of it, whether a simultaneously or at places and times chosen individually, regardless of whether any member of the public actually sees, hears or otherwise enjo ys the work or performance so made available. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, communication through satellite or cable or any other means of simultaneous commu nication to more than one house hold or place of residence including residential roo ms of any hotel or hostel shall be deemed to be communication to the public; (g) “delivery”, in relation to a lecture, includes delivery by means of any mechanical instrument or by broadcast; (h) “dramatic work” includes any piece for recitation, chore ographic work or entertainment in dumb show, the scenic arrangement or acting, form of which is fixed in writing or otherwise but does not include a cinematograph film; (hh) “duplicating equipment” means any mechanical contrivance or device used or inten ded to be used for making copies of any work; (i) “engravings” include etchings, lithographs, wood -cuts, prints and other similar works, not being photographs; (j) “exclusive licence ” means a licence which confers on the licensee or on the license s and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the owner of the copyright), any right comprised in the copyright in a work, and “exclusive licensee ” shall be construed accordingly;", "question": "In Section 2, what is included within 'dramatic work'?", "answers": {"text": ["“dramatic work” includes any piece for recitation, chore ographic work or entertainment in dumb show, the scenic arrangement or acting, form of which is fixed in writing or otherwise but does not include a cinematograph film;"], "answer_start": [899]}}
{"id": "cop_000016", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (ff) “communication to the public” means making any work or performance available for being seen or heard or otherwise enjoyed by the public directly or by any means o f display or diffusion other than by issuing physical copies of it, whether a simultaneously or at places and times chosen individually, regardless of whether any member of the public actually sees, hears or otherwise enjo ys the work or performance so made available. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, communication through satellite or cable or any other means of simultaneous commu nication to more than one house hold or place of residence including residential roo ms of any hotel or hostel shall be deemed to be communication to the public; (g) “delivery”, in relation to a lecture, includes delivery by means of any mechanical instrument or by broadcast; (h) “dramatic work” includes any piece for recitation, chore ographic work or entertainment in dumb show, the scenic arrangement or acting, form of which is fixed in writing or otherwise but does not include a cinematograph film; (hh) “duplicating equipment” means any mechanical contrivance or device used or inten ded to be used for making copies of any work; (i) “engravings” include etchings, lithographs, wood -cuts, prints and other similar works, not being photographs; (j) “exclusive licence ” means a licence which confers on the licensee or on the license s and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the owner of the copyright), any right comprised in the copyright in a work, and “exclusive licensee ” shall be construed accordingly;", "question": "Under Section 2, what does 'duplicating equipment' mean?", "answers": {"text": ["“duplicating equipment” means any mechanical contrivance or device used or inten ded to be used for making copies of any work; (i) “engravings” include etchings, lithographs, wood -cuts, prints and other similar works, not being photographs;"], "answer_start": [1130]}}
{"id": "cop_000017", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (ff) “communication to the public” means making any work or performance available for being seen or heard or otherwise enjoyed by the public directly or by any means o f display or diffusion other than by issuing physical copies of it, whether a simultaneously or at places and times chosen individually, regardless of whether any member of the public actually sees, hears or otherwise enjo ys the work or performance so made available. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, communication through satellite or cable or any other means of simultaneous commu nication to more than one house hold or place of residence including residential roo ms of any hotel or hostel shall be deemed to be communication to the public; (g) “delivery”, in relation to a lecture, includes delivery by means of any mechanical instrument or by broadcast; (h) “dramatic work” includes any piece for recitation, chore ographic work or entertainment in dumb show, the scenic arrangement or acting, form of which is fixed in writing or otherwise but does not include a cinematograph film; (hh) “duplicating equipment” means any mechanical contrivance or device used or inten ded to be used for making copies of any work; (i) “engravings” include etchings, lithographs, wood -cuts, prints and other similar works, not being photographs; (j) “exclusive licence ” means a licence which confers on the licensee or on the license s and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the owner of the copyright), any right comprised in the copyright in a work, and “exclusive licensee ” shall be construed accordingly;", "question": "How does Section 2 define 'exclusive licence'?", "answers": {"text": ["“exclusive licence ” means a licence which confers on the licensee or on the license s and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the owner of the copyright), any right comprised in the copyright in a work, and “exclusive licensee ” shall be construed accordingly;"], "answer_start": [1376]}}
{"id": "cop_000018", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (k) “Government work” means a work which is made or published by or und er the direction or control of— (i) the Government or any department of the Government; (ii) any Legislature in India; (iii) any court, tribunal or other judicial authority in India; (I) “Indian work” means a literary, dramatic or musical work,— (i) the author of which is a citizen of India; or (ii) which is first published in India; or (iii) the author of which, in the case of an unpublished work, is, at the time of the making of the work, a citizen of India; (m) “infringing copy” means— (i) in relation to a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, a reproduction thereof otherwise than in the form of a cinematograph film; (ii) in relation to a cinematographic film, a copy of the film made on any medium by any means; (iii) in relation to a sound recording, any other recording embodying the same soun d recording, made by any means; (iv) in relation to a programme or performance in which such a broadcast reproduction right or a performer’s right subsists under the provisions of t his Act, the sound recording or a cinematographic film of such programme or performance, if such reproduction, copy or sound recording is made or imported in contravention of the provisions of this Act; (n) “lecture” includes address, speech and sermon; (o) “literary work” includes computer programmes, tables and compilations including computer databases; (p) “musical work” means a work consisting of music and includes any graphical notation of such work but does not include any words or any acti on intended to be sung, spoken or performed with the music;", "question": "In Section 2, what is meant by 'Government work'?", "answers": {"text": ["“Government work” means a work which is made or published by or und er the direction or control of— (i) the Government or any department of the Government; (ii) any Legislature in India; (iii) any court, tribunal or other judicial authority in India; (I) “Indian work” means a literary, dramatic or musical work,— (i) the author of which is a citizen of India; or (ii) which is first published in India; or (iii) the author of which, in the case of an unpublished work, is, at the time of the making of the work, a citizen of India;"], "answer_start": [57]}}
{"id": "cop_000019", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (k) “Government work” means a work which is made or published by or und er the direction or control of— (i) the Government or any department of the Government; (ii) any Legislature in India; (iii) any court, tribunal or other judicial authority in India; (I) “Indian work” means a literary, dramatic or musical work,— (i) the author of which is a citizen of India; or (ii) which is first published in India; or (iii) the author of which, in the case of an unpublished work, is, at the time of the making of the work, a citizen of India; (m) “infringing copy” means— (i) in relation to a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, a reproduction thereof otherwise than in the form of a cinematograph film; (ii) in relation to a cinematographic film, a copy of the film made on any medium by any means; (iii) in relation to a sound recording, any other recording embodying the same soun d recording, made by any means; (iv) in relation to a programme or performance in which such a broadcast reproduction right or a performer’s right subsists under the provisions of t his Act, the sound recording or a cinematographic film of such programme or performance, if such reproduction, copy or sound recording is made or imported in contravention of the provisions of this Act; (n) “lecture” includes address, speech and sermon; (o) “literary work” includes computer programmes, tables and compilations including computer databases; (p) “musical work” means a work consisting of music and includes any graphical notation of such work but does not include any words or any acti on intended to be sung, spoken or performed with the music;", "question": "What does the Act say 'infringing copy' means in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“infringing copy” means— (i) in relation to a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, a reproduction thereof otherwise than in the form of a cinematograph film; (ii) in relation to a cinematographic film, a copy of the film made on any medium by any means; (iii) in relation to a sound recording, any other recording embodying the same soun d recording, made by any means; (iv) in relation to a programme or performance in which such a broadcast reproduction right or a performer’s right subsists under the provisions of t his Act, the sound recording or a cinematographic film of such programme or performance, if such reproduction, copy or sound recording is made or imported in contravention of the provisions of this Act;"], "answer_start": [594]}}
{"id": "cop_000020", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (k) “Government work” means a work which is made or published by or und er the direction or control of— (i) the Government or any department of the Government; (ii) any Legislature in India; (iii) any court, tribunal or other judicial authority in India; (I) “Indian work” means a literary, dramatic or musical work,— (i) the author of which is a citizen of India; or (ii) which is first published in India; or (iii) the author of which, in the case of an unpublished work, is, at the time of the making of the work, a citizen of India; (m) “infringing copy” means— (i) in relation to a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, a reproduction thereof otherwise than in the form of a cinematograph film; (ii) in relation to a cinematographic film, a copy of the film made on any medium by any means; (iii) in relation to a sound recording, any other recording embodying the same soun d recording, made by any means; (iv) in relation to a programme or performance in which such a broadcast reproduction right or a performer’s right subsists under the provisions of t his Act, the sound recording or a cinematographic film of such programme or performance, if such reproduction, copy or sound recording is made or imported in contravention of the provisions of this Act; (n) “lecture” includes address, speech and sermon; (o) “literary work” includes computer programmes, tables and compilations including computer databases; (p) “musical work” means a work consisting of music and includes any graphical notation of such work but does not include any words or any acti on intended to be sung, spoken or performed with the music;", "question": "How does Section 2 describe what 'lecture' includes?", "answers": {"text": ["“lecture” includes address, speech and sermon;"], "answer_start": [1330]}}
{"id": "cop_000021", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (k) “Government work” means a work which is made or published by or und er the direction or control of— (i) the Government or any department of the Government; (ii) any Legislature in India; (iii) any court, tribunal or other judicial authority in India; (I) “Indian work” means a literary, dramatic or musical work,— (i) the author of which is a citizen of India; or (ii) which is first published in India; or (iii) the author of which, in the case of an unpublished work, is, at the time of the making of the work, a citizen of India; (m) “infringing copy” means— (i) in relation to a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, a reproduction thereof otherwise than in the form of a cinematograph film; (ii) in relation to a cinematographic film, a copy of the film made on any medium by any means; (iii) in relation to a sound recording, any other recording embodying the same soun d recording, made by any means; (iv) in relation to a programme or performance in which such a broadcast reproduction right or a performer’s right subsists under the provisions of t his Act, the sound recording or a cinematographic film of such programme or performance, if such reproduction, copy or sound recording is made or imported in contravention of the provisions of this Act; (n) “lecture” includes address, speech and sermon; (o) “literary work” includes computer programmes, tables and compilations including computer databases; (p) “musical work” means a work consisting of music and includes any graphical notation of such work but does not include any words or any acti on intended to be sung, spoken or performed with the music;", "question": "In Section 2, what is included within 'literary work'?", "answers": {"text": ["“literary work” includes computer programmes, tables and compilations including computer databases;"], "answer_start": [1381]}}
{"id": "cop_000022", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (k) “Government work” means a work which is made or published by or und er the direction or control of— (i) the Government or any department of the Government; (ii) any Legislature in India; (iii) any court, tribunal or other judicial authority in India; (I) “Indian work” means a literary, dramatic or musical work,— (i) the author of which is a citizen of India; or (ii) which is first published in India; or (iii) the author of which, in the case of an unpublished work, is, at the time of the making of the work, a citizen of India; (m) “infringing copy” means— (i) in relation to a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, a reproduction thereof otherwise than in the form of a cinematograph film; (ii) in relation to a cinematographic film, a copy of the film made on any medium by any means; (iii) in relation to a sound recording, any other recording embodying the same soun d recording, made by any means; (iv) in relation to a programme or performance in which such a broadcast reproduction right or a performer’s right subsists under the provisions of t his Act, the sound recording or a cinematographic film of such programme or performance, if such reproduction, copy or sound recording is made or imported in contravention of the provisions of this Act; (n) “lecture” includes address, speech and sermon; (o) “literary work” includes computer programmes, tables and compilations including computer databases; (p) “musical work” means a work consisting of music and includes any graphical notation of such work but does not include any words or any acti on intended to be sung, spoken or performed with the music;", "question": "In Section 2, what is meant by 'musical work'?", "answers": {"text": ["“musical work” means a work consisting of music and includes any graphical notation of such work but does not include any words or any acti on intended to be sung, spoken or performed with the music;"], "answer_start": [1485]}}
{"id": "cop_000023", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "Under Section 2, what is stated in clause (q)?", "answers": {"text": ["“performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers;"], "answer_start": [57]}}
{"id": "cop_000024", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "In Section 2, what is included within 'performer'?", "answers": {"text": ["“performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance;"], "answer_start": [191]}}
{"id": "cop_000025", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "Under Section 2, what does 'photograph' include?", "answers": {"text": ["“photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film;"], "answer_start": [371]}}
{"id": "cop_000026", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "How does Section 2 describe what 'plate' includes?", "answers": {"text": ["“plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made;"], "answer_start": [531]}}
{"id": "cop_000027", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "What does the Act say 'prescribed' means in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;"], "answer_start": [880]}}
{"id": "cop_000028", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "What does clause (uu) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["“producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means;"], "answer_start": [945]}}
{"id": "cop_000029", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "How does Section 2 define 'Right Management Information'?", "answers": {"text": ["“Right Management Information” means,—"], "answer_start": [1189]}}
{"id": "cop_000030", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "What does Section 2 say in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["the title or other information identifying the work or performance;"], "answer_start": [1232]}}
{"id": "cop_000031", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the name of the author or performer;"], "answer_start": [1304]}}
{"id": "cop_000032", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "Under Section 2, what is stated in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["the name and address of the owner of rights;"], "answer_start": [1345]}}
{"id": "cop_000033", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "What does Section 2 say in clause (d)?", "answers": {"text": ["terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and"], "answer_start": [1394]}}
{"id": "cop_000034", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (q) “performance”, in relation to performer ’s right, means any visual or acoustic presentation made live by one or more performers; (qq) “performer” includes an actor, singer, musician, danc er, acrobat, juggler, conjurer, snake charmer, a person delivering a lecture or any other person who makes a performance; (s) “photograph” includes photo-lithograph and any work produced by any process analogous to photography but does not include any part of a cinematograph film; (t) “plate” includes any stereotype or other plate, stone, block, mould, matrix, transfer, negative, duplicating equipment or other device used or intended to be used for printing or reproducing copies of a ny work, and any matrix or other appliance by which sound recording for the acoustic presentation of the work are or are intended to be made; (u) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (uu) “producer”, in relation to a cinematogra ph film or sound recording, means a person who takes the initiative and responsibility for making the work; (x) “reprography” means the making of copies of a work, by photocopying or similar means; (xa) “Right Management Information” means,— (a) the title or other information identifying the work or performance; (b) the name of the author or performer; (c) the name and address of the owner of rights; (d) terms and conditions regarding the use of the rights; and (e) any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses", "question": "What does clause (e) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["any number or code that represents the information referred to in sub-clauses"], "answer_start": [1456]}}
{"id": "cop_000035", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) to (d), but does not include any device or procedure intended to identify the user. (xx) “sound recording” means a recording of sounds from which such sounds may be produce d regardless of the medium on which such recording is made or the method by which the sounds are produced; (xxa) “visual recording” means the recording in any medium, by any method including the storing of it by any electronic means, or moving images o r of the representations thereof, from which they can be perceived, reproduced or communicated by any method. (y) “work” means any of the following works, namely:— (i) a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work; (ii) a cinematograph film; (iii) sound recording; (z) “work of joint authorship ” means a work produced by the collaboration of two or more authors in which the contribution of one author is not distinct from the contribution of the other author or authors; (za) “work of sculpture” includes casts and models.", "question": "How does Section 2 describe what 'to (d), but' includes?", "answers": {"text": ["to (d), but does not include any device or procedure intended to identify the user. (xx) “sound recording” means a recording of sounds from which such sounds may be produce d regardless of the medium on which such recording is made or the method by which the sounds are produced;"], "answer_start": [57]}}
{"id": "cop_000036", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) to (d), but does not include any device or procedure intended to identify the user. (xx) “sound recording” means a recording of sounds from which such sounds may be produce d regardless of the medium on which such recording is made or the method by which the sounds are produced; (xxa) “visual recording” means the recording in any medium, by any method including the storing of it by any electronic means, or moving images o r of the representations thereof, from which they can be perceived, reproduced or communicated by any method. (y) “work” means any of the following works, namely:— (i) a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work; (ii) a cinematograph film; (iii) sound recording; (z) “work of joint authorship ” means a work produced by the collaboration of two or more authors in which the contribution of one author is not distinct from the contribution of the other author or authors; (za) “work of sculpture” includes casts and models.", "question": "Under Section 2, what does 'visual recording' mean?", "answers": {"text": ["“visual recording” means the recording in any medium, by any method including the storing of it by any electronic means, or moving images o r of the representations thereof, from which they can be perceived, reproduced or communicated by any method."], "answer_start": [343]}}
{"id": "cop_000037", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) to (d), but does not include any device or procedure intended to identify the user. (xx) “sound recording” means a recording of sounds from which such sounds may be produce d regardless of the medium on which such recording is made or the method by which the sounds are produced; (xxa) “visual recording” means the recording in any medium, by any method including the storing of it by any electronic means, or moving images o r of the representations thereof, from which they can be perceived, reproduced or communicated by any method. (y) “work” means any of the following works, namely:— (i) a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work; (ii) a cinematograph film; (iii) sound recording; (z) “work of joint authorship ” means a work produced by the collaboration of two or more authors in which the contribution of one author is not distinct from the contribution of the other author or authors; (za) “work of sculpture” includes casts and models.", "question": "How does Section 2 define 'work'?", "answers": {"text": ["“work” means any of the following works, namely:— (i) a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work; (ii) a cinematograph film; (iii) sound recording;"], "answer_start": [597]}}
{"id": "cop_000038", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) to (d), but does not include any device or procedure intended to identify the user. (xx) “sound recording” means a recording of sounds from which such sounds may be produce d regardless of the medium on which such recording is made or the method by which the sounds are produced; (xxa) “visual recording” means the recording in any medium, by any method including the storing of it by any electronic means, or moving images o r of the representations thereof, from which they can be perceived, reproduced or communicated by any method. (y) “work” means any of the following works, namely:— (i) a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work; (ii) a cinematograph film; (iii) sound recording; (z) “work of joint authorship ” means a work produced by the collaboration of two or more authors in which the contribution of one author is not distinct from the contribution of the other author or authors; (za) “work of sculpture” includes casts and models.", "question": "In Section 2, what is meant by 'work of joint authorship'?", "answers": {"text": ["“work of joint authorship ” means a work produced by the collaboration of two or more authors in which the contribution of one author is not distinct from the contribution of the other author or authors;"], "answer_start": [753]}}
{"id": "cop_000039", "title": "Section 2: Interpretation.", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) to (d), but does not include any device or procedure intended to identify the user. (xx) “sound recording” means a recording of sounds from which such sounds may be produce d regardless of the medium on which such recording is made or the method by which the sounds are produced; (xxa) “visual recording” means the recording in any medium, by any method including the storing of it by any electronic means, or moving images o r of the representations thereof, from which they can be perceived, reproduced or communicated by any method. (y) “work” means any of the following works, namely:— (i) a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work; (ii) a cinematograph film; (iii) sound recording; (z) “work of joint authorship ” means a work produced by the collaboration of two or more authors in which the contribution of one author is not distinct from the contribution of the other author or authors; (za) “work of sculpture” includes casts and models.", "question": "In Section 2, what is included within 'work of sculpture'?", "answers": {"text": ["“work of sculpture” includes casts and models."], "answer_start": [962]}}
{"id": "cop_000040", "title": "Section 3: Meaning of publication.", "context": "For the purposes of this Act, “publication” means making a work available to the public by issue of copies or by communicating the work to the public.", "question": "What does Section 3 provide regarding meaning of publication?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act, “publication” means making a work available to the public by issue of copies or by communicating the work to the public."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000043", "title": "Section 6: Certain disputes to be decided by Appellate Board.", "context": "If any question arises— (a) whether a work has been published or as to the date on which a work was published for the purposes of Chapter V, or (b) whether the term of copyright for any work is shorter in any other country than that provided in respect of that work under this Act, it shall be referred to the Appellate Board constituted under section 11 whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided that if in the opinion of the Appellate Board, the issue of copies or communication to the public referred to in section 3 was of an insignificant nature, it shall not be deemed to be publication for the purposes of that section.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 6 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["whether a work has been published or as to the date on which a work was published for the purposes of Chapter V, or"], "answer_start": [28]}}
{"id": "cop_000044", "title": "Section 6: Certain disputes to be decided by Appellate Board.", "context": "If any question arises— (a) whether a work has been published or as to the date on which a work was published for the purposes of Chapter V, or (b) whether the term of copyright for any work is shorter in any other country than that provided in respect of that work under this Act, it shall be referred to the Appellate Board constituted under section 11 whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided that if in the opinion of the Appellate Board, the issue of copies or communication to the public referred to in section 3 was of an insignificant nature, it shall not be deemed to be publication for the purposes of that section.", "question": "Under Section 6, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["whether the term of copyright for any work is shorter in any other country than that provided in respect of that work under this Act, it shall be referred to the Appellate Board constituted under section 11 whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided that if in the opinion of the Appellate Board, the issue of copies or communication to the public referred to in section 3 was of an insignificant nature, it shall not be deemed to be publication for the purposes of that section."], "answer_start": [148]}}
{"id": "cop_000045", "title": "Section 7: Nationality of author where the making of unpublished work is extended over considerable period.", "context": "Where, in the case of an unpublished work, the making of the work is extended over a considerable period, the author of the work shall, for the purposes of thi s Act, be deemed to be a citizen of, or domiciled in, that country of which he was a citizen or wherein he was domiciled during any substantial part of that period.", "question": "What does Section 7 provide regarding nationality of author where the making of unpublished work is extended over considerable period?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, in the case of an unpublished work, the making of the work is extended over a considerable period, the author of the work shall, for the purposes of thi s Act, be deemed to be a citizen of, or domiciled in, that country of which he was a citizen or wherein he was domiciled during any substantial part of that period."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000046", "title": "Section 8: Domicile of corporations.", "context": "For the purposes of this Act, a body corporate shall be deemed to be domiciled in India if it is incorporated under any law in force in India.", "question": "What does Section 8 provide regarding domicile of corporations?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act, a body corporate shall be deemed to be domiciled in India if it is incorporated under any law in force in India."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000047", "title": "Section 9: Copyright Office.", "context": "(1) There shall be established for the purposes of this Act an office to be called the Copyright Office. (2) The Copyright Office shall be under the immediate control of the Registrar of Copyrights who shall act under the superintendence and direction of the Central Government. (3) There shall be a seal for the Copyright Office.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 9 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be established for the purposes of this Act an office to be called the Copyright Office."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000048", "title": "Section 9: Copyright Office.", "context": "(1) There shall be established for the purposes of this Act an office to be called the Copyright Office. (2) The Copyright Office shall be under the immediate control of the Registrar of Copyrights who shall act under the superintendence and direction of the Central Government. (3) There shall be a seal for the Copyright Office.", "question": "Under Section 9, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Copyright Office shall be under the immediate control of the Registrar of Copyrights who shall act under the superintendence and direction of the Central Government."], "answer_start": [109]}}
{"id": "cop_000049", "title": "Section 9: Copyright Office.", "context": "(1) There shall be established for the purposes of this Act an office to be called the Copyright Office. (2) The Copyright Office shall be under the immediate control of the Registrar of Copyrights who shall act under the superintendence and direction of the Central Government. (3) There shall be a seal for the Copyright Office.", "question": "What does Section 9(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be a seal for the Copyright Office."], "answer_start": [283]}}
{"id": "cop_000050", "title": "Section 10: Registrar and Deputy Registrars of Copyrights.", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall appoint a Registrar of Copyrights and may appoint one or more Deputy Registrars of Copyrights. (2) A Deputy Registrar of Copyrights shall discharge under the superin tendence and direction of the Registrar of Copyrights such functions of the Registrar under this Act as the Registrar may, from time to time, assign to him; and any reference in this Act to the Registrar of Copyrights shall include a reference to a Deputy Registrar of Copyrights when so discharging any such functions.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 10 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government shall appoint a Registrar of Copyrights and may appoint one or more Deputy Registrars of Copyrights."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000051", "title": "Section 10: Registrar and Deputy Registrars of Copyrights.", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall appoint a Registrar of Copyrights and may appoint one or more Deputy Registrars of Copyrights. (2) A Deputy Registrar of Copyrights shall discharge under the superin tendence and direction of the Registrar of Copyrights such functions of the Registrar under this Act as the Registrar may, from time to time, assign to him; and any reference in this Act to the Registrar of Copyrights shall include a reference to a Deputy Registrar of Copyrights when so discharging any such functions.", "question": "Under Section 10, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["A Deputy Registrar of Copyrights shall discharge under the superin tendence and direction of the Registrar of Copyrights such functions of the Registrar under this Act as the Registrar may, from time to time, assign to him; and any reference in this Act to the Registrar of Copyrights shall include a reference to a Deputy Registrar of Copyrights when so discharging any such functions."], "answer_start": [132]}}
{"id": "cop_000052", "title": "Section 11: Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board established under section 83 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) shall, on and from the commencement of Part XIV of Chapter VI of the Finance Act, 2017, be the Appellate Board for the purposes of this Act and the said Appellate Board shall exercise the jurisdiction, powers and authority conferred on it by or under this Act.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 11 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Appellate Board established under section 83 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) shall, on and from the commencement of Part XIV of Chapter VI of the Finance Act, 2017, be the Appellate Board for the purposes of this Act and the said Appellate Board shall exercise the jurisdiction, powers and authority conferred on it by or under this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000058", "title": "Section 13: Works in which copyright subsists.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this section and the other provisions of this Act, copyright shall subsist throughout India in the following classes of works, that is to say,— (a) original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works; (b) cinematograph films; and (c) sound recording. (2) Copyright shall not subsist in any work specified in sub -section ( 1), other than a work to which the provisions of section 40 or section 41 apply, unless— (i) in the case of a published work, the work is first published in India, or where the work is first published outside India, the auth or is at the date of such publication, or in a case where the author was dead at that date, was at the time of his death, a citizen of India; (ii) in the case of an unpublished work other than a work of architecture, the author is at the date of making of the work a citizen of India or domiciled in India; and (iii) in the case of a work of architecture, the work is located in India. Explanation.—In th e case of a work of joint authorship, the conditions conferring copyright specified in this sub-section shall be satisfied by all the authors of the work. (3) Copyright shall not subsist— (a) in any cinematograph film if a substantial part of the film is an infringement of the copyright in any other work; (b) in any sound recording made in respect of a literary, dramatic or musical work, if in making the sound recording, copyright in such work has been infringed. (4) The copyright in a cinematograph film or a record shall not affect the separate copyright in any work in respect of which or a substantial part of which, the film, or, as the case may be, the sound recording is made.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 13 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of this section and the other provisions of this Act, copyright shall subsist throughout India in the following classes of works, that is to say,— (a) original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works; (b) cinematograph films; and (c) sound recording."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000059", "title": "Section 13: Works in which copyright subsists.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this section and the other provisions of this Act, copyright shall subsist throughout India in the following classes of works, that is to say,— (a) original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works; (b) cinematograph films; and (c) sound recording. (2) Copyright shall not subsist in any work specified in sub -section ( 1), other than a work to which the provisions of section 40 or section 41 apply, unless— (i) in the case of a published work, the work is first published in India, or where the work is first published outside India, the auth or is at the date of such publication, or in a case where the author was dead at that date, was at the time of his death, a citizen of India; (ii) in the case of an unpublished work other than a work of architecture, the author is at the date of making of the work a citizen of India or domiciled in India; and (iii) in the case of a work of architecture, the work is located in India. Explanation.—In th e case of a work of joint authorship, the conditions conferring copyright specified in this sub-section shall be satisfied by all the authors of the work. (3) Copyright shall not subsist— (a) in any cinematograph film if a substantial part of the film is an infringement of the copyright in any other work; (b) in any sound recording made in respect of a literary, dramatic or musical work, if in making the sound recording, copyright in such work has been infringed. (4) The copyright in a cinematograph film or a record shall not affect the separate copyright in any work in respect of which or a substantial part of which, the film, or, as the case may be, the sound recording is made.", "question": "Under Section 13, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Copyright shall not subsist in any work specified in sub -section ( 1), other than a work to which the provisions of section 40 or section 41 apply, unless— (i) in the case of a published work, the work is first published in India, or where the work is first published outside India, the auth or is at the date of such publication, or in a case where the author was dead at that date, was at the time of his death, a citizen of India; (ii) in the case of an unpublished work other than a work of architecture, the author is at the date of making of the work a citizen of India or domiciled in India; and (iii) in the case of a work of architecture, the work is located in India. Explanation.—In th e case of a work of joint authorship, the conditions conferring copyright specified in this sub-section shall be satisfied by all the authors of the work."], "answer_start": [292]}}
{"id": "cop_000060", "title": "Section 13: Works in which copyright subsists.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this section and the other provisions of this Act, copyright shall subsist throughout India in the following classes of works, that is to say,— (a) original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works; (b) cinematograph films; and (c) sound recording. (2) Copyright shall not subsist in any work specified in sub -section ( 1), other than a work to which the provisions of section 40 or section 41 apply, unless— (i) in the case of a published work, the work is first published in India, or where the work is first published outside India, the auth or is at the date of such publication, or in a case where the author was dead at that date, was at the time of his death, a citizen of India; (ii) in the case of an unpublished work other than a work of architecture, the author is at the date of making of the work a citizen of India or domiciled in India; and (iii) in the case of a work of architecture, the work is located in India. Explanation.—In th e case of a work of joint authorship, the conditions conferring copyright specified in this sub-section shall be satisfied by all the authors of the work. (3) Copyright shall not subsist— (a) in any cinematograph film if a substantial part of the film is an infringement of the copyright in any other work; (b) in any sound recording made in respect of a literary, dramatic or musical work, if in making the sound recording, copyright in such work has been infringed. (4) The copyright in a cinematograph film or a record shall not affect the separate copyright in any work in respect of which or a substantial part of which, the film, or, as the case may be, the sound recording is made.", "question": "What does Section 13(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Copyright shall not subsist— (a) in any cinematograph film if a substantial part of the film is an infringement of the copyright in any other work; (b) in any sound recording made in respect of a literary, dramatic or musical work, if in making the sound recording, copyright in such work has been infringed."], "answer_start": [1149]}}
{"id": "cop_000061", "title": "Section 13: Works in which copyright subsists.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this section and the other provisions of this Act, copyright shall subsist throughout India in the following classes of works, that is to say,— (a) original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works; (b) cinematograph films; and (c) sound recording. (2) Copyright shall not subsist in any work specified in sub -section ( 1), other than a work to which the provisions of section 40 or section 41 apply, unless— (i) in the case of a published work, the work is first published in India, or where the work is first published outside India, the auth or is at the date of such publication, or in a case where the author was dead at that date, was at the time of his death, a citizen of India; (ii) in the case of an unpublished work other than a work of architecture, the author is at the date of making of the work a citizen of India or domiciled in India; and (iii) in the case of a work of architecture, the work is located in India. Explanation.—In th e case of a work of joint authorship, the conditions conferring copyright specified in this sub-section shall be satisfied by all the authors of the work. (3) Copyright shall not subsist— (a) in any cinematograph film if a substantial part of the film is an infringement of the copyright in any other work; (b) in any sound recording made in respect of a literary, dramatic or musical work, if in making the sound recording, copyright in such work has been infringed. (4) The copyright in a cinematograph film or a record shall not affect the separate copyright in any work in respect of which or a substantial part of which, the film, or, as the case may be, the sound recording is made.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 13 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The copyright in a cinematograph film or a record shall not affect the separate copyright in any work in respect of which or a substantial part of which, the film, or, as the case may be, the sound recording is made."], "answer_start": [1462]}}
{"id": "cop_000062", "title": "Section 13: Works in which copyright subsists.", "context": "(5) In the case of a work of architecture, copyright shall subsist only in the artistic character a nd design and shall not extend to processes or methods of construction.", "question": "Under Section 13, what is stated in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of a work of architecture, copyright shall subsist only in the artistic character a nd design and shall not extend to processes or methods of construction."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000070", "title": "Section 16: No copyright except as provided in this Act.", "context": "No person shall be entitled to copyright or any similar right in any work, whether published or unpublished, otherwise than under and in accordance with the provisions of this Act or of any other law for the time being in force, but nothing in this section shall be construed as abrogating any right or jurisdiction to restrain a breach of trust or confidence.", "question": "What does Section 16 provide regarding no copyright except as provided in this act?", "answers": {"text": ["No person shall be entitled to copyright or any similar right in any work, whether published or unpublished, otherwise than under and in accordance with the provisions of this Act or of any other law for the time being in force, but nothing in this section shall be construed as abrogating any right or jurisdiction to restrain a breach of trust or confidence."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000071", "title": "Section 17: First owner of copyright.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of this Act, the author of a work shall be the first owner of the copyright therein: Provided that— (a) in the case of a literary, dramatic or artistic work made by the author in the cou rse of his employment by the proprietor of a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical under a contract of service or apprentice ship, for the purpose of publication in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical, the said proprietor shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright in the work in so far as the copyright relates to the publication of the work in any news paper, magazine or similar periodical, or to the reproduction of the work for the purpose of its being so published, but in all other respects the author shall be the first owner of the copyright in the work; (b) subject to the provisions of clause ( a), in the case of a photograph taken, or a painting or portrait drawn, or an engraving or a cinemato graph film made, for valuable consideration at the instance of any person, such person shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein; (c) in the case of a work made in the course of the author ’s employment under a contract of service or apprenticeship, to which clause ( a) or clause (b) does not apply, the employer shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 17 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of a literary, dramatic or artistic work made by the author in the cou rse of his employment by the proprietor of a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical under a contract of service or apprentice ship, for the purpose of publication in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical, the said proprietor shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright in the work in so far as the copyright relates to the publication of the work in any news paper, magazine or similar periodical, or to the reproduction of the work for the purpose of its being so published, but in all other respects the author shall be the first owner of the copyright in the work;"], "answer_start": [130]}}
{"id": "cop_000072", "title": "Section 17: First owner of copyright.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of this Act, the author of a work shall be the first owner of the copyright therein: Provided that— (a) in the case of a literary, dramatic or artistic work made by the author in the cou rse of his employment by the proprietor of a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical under a contract of service or apprentice ship, for the purpose of publication in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical, the said proprietor shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright in the work in so far as the copyright relates to the publication of the work in any news paper, magazine or similar periodical, or to the reproduction of the work for the purpose of its being so published, but in all other respects the author shall be the first owner of the copyright in the work; (b) subject to the provisions of clause ( a), in the case of a photograph taken, or a painting or portrait drawn, or an engraving or a cinemato graph film made, for valuable consideration at the instance of any person, such person shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein; (c) in the case of a work made in the course of the author ’s employment under a contract of service or apprenticeship, to which clause ( a) or clause (b) does not apply, the employer shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein;", "question": "Under Section 17, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["subject to the provisions of clause ( a), in the case of a photograph taken, or a painting or portrait drawn, or an engraving or a cinemato graph film made, for valuable consideration at the instance of any person, such person shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein;"], "answer_start": [842]}}
{"id": "cop_000073", "title": "Section 17: First owner of copyright.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of this Act, the author of a work shall be the first owner of the copyright therein: Provided that— (a) in the case of a literary, dramatic or artistic work made by the author in the cou rse of his employment by the proprietor of a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical under a contract of service or apprentice ship, for the purpose of publication in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical, the said proprietor shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright in the work in so far as the copyright relates to the publication of the work in any news paper, magazine or similar periodical, or to the reproduction of the work for the purpose of its being so published, but in all other respects the author shall be the first owner of the copyright in the work; (b) subject to the provisions of clause ( a), in the case of a photograph taken, or a painting or portrait drawn, or an engraving or a cinemato graph film made, for valuable consideration at the instance of any person, such person shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein; (c) in the case of a work made in the course of the author ’s employment under a contract of service or apprenticeship, to which clause ( a) or clause (b) does not apply, the employer shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein;", "question": "What does Section 17 say in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of a work made in the course of the author ’s employment under a contract of service or apprenticeship, to which clause ( a) or clause"], "answer_start": [1174]}}
{"id": "cop_000074", "title": "Section 17: First owner of copyright.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of this Act, the author of a work shall be the first owner of the copyright therein: Provided that— (a) in the case of a literary, dramatic or artistic work made by the author in the cou rse of his employment by the proprietor of a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical under a contract of service or apprentice ship, for the purpose of publication in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical, the said proprietor shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright in the work in so far as the copyright relates to the publication of the work in any news paper, magazine or similar periodical, or to the reproduction of the work for the purpose of its being so published, but in all other respects the author shall be the first owner of the copyright in the work; (b) subject to the provisions of clause ( a), in the case of a photograph taken, or a painting or portrait drawn, or an engraving or a cinemato graph film made, for valuable consideration at the instance of any person, such person shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein; (c) in the case of a work made in the course of the author ’s employment under a contract of service or apprenticeship, to which clause ( a) or clause (b) does not apply, the employer shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein;", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 17 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["does not apply, the employer shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein;"], "answer_start": [1325]}}
{"id": "cop_000075", "title": "Section 17: First owner of copyright.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of this Act, the author of a work shall be the first owner of the copyright therein: Provided that— (cc) in the case of any address or spee ch delivered in public, the person who has delivered such address or speech or if such person has delivered such address or speech on behalf of any other person, such other person shall be the first owner of the copyright therein notwithstanding that the person who delivers such address or speech, or, as the case may be, the person on whose behalf such address or speech is delivered, is employed by any other person who arranges such address or speech or on whose behalf or premises such address or speech is delivered; (d) in the case of a Government work, Government shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein; (dd) in the case of a work made or first published by or under the direction or control of any public undertaking, such public undertaking shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause and section 28A, “public undertaking” means— (i) an undertaking owned or controlled by Government; or (ii) a Government company as defined in Section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956 ( 1 of 1956); or (iii) a body corporate established by or under any Central, Provincial or State Act; (e) in the case of a work to which t he provisions of section 41 apply, the international organisation concerned shall be the first owner of the copyright therein. Provided that in case of any work incorporated in a cinematograph work, nothing contained in clauses ( b) and ( c) shall affect t he right of the author in the work referred to in clause ( a) of sub-section (1) of section 13.", "question": "Under Section 17, what is stated in clause (cc)?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of any address or spee ch delivered in public, the person who has delivered such address or speech or if such person has delivered such address or speech on behalf of any other person, such other person shall be the first owner of the copyright therein notwithstanding that the person who delivers such address or speech, or, as the case may be, the person on whose behalf such address or speech is delivered, is employed by any other person who arranges such address or speech or on whose behalf or premises such address or speech is delivered;"], "answer_start": [131]}}
{"id": "cop_000076", "title": "Section 17: First owner of copyright.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of this Act, the author of a work shall be the first owner of the copyright therein: Provided that— (cc) in the case of any address or spee ch delivered in public, the person who has delivered such address or speech or if such person has delivered such address or speech on behalf of any other person, such other person shall be the first owner of the copyright therein notwithstanding that the person who delivers such address or speech, or, as the case may be, the person on whose behalf such address or speech is delivered, is employed by any other person who arranges such address or speech or on whose behalf or premises such address or speech is delivered; (d) in the case of a Government work, Government shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein; (dd) in the case of a work made or first published by or under the direction or control of any public undertaking, such public undertaking shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause and section 28A, “public undertaking” means— (i) an undertaking owned or controlled by Government; or (ii) a Government company as defined in Section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956 ( 1 of 1956); or (iii) a body corporate established by or under any Central, Provincial or State Act; (e) in the case of a work to which t he provisions of section 41 apply, the international organisation concerned shall be the first owner of the copyright therein. Provided that in case of any work incorporated in a cinematograph work, nothing contained in clauses ( b) and ( c) shall affect t he right of the author in the work referred to in clause ( a) of sub-section (1) of section 13.", "question": "What does Section 17 say in clause (d)?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of a Government work, Government shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein;"], "answer_start": [693]}}
{"id": "cop_000077", "title": "Section 17: First owner of copyright.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of this Act, the author of a work shall be the first owner of the copyright therein: Provided that— (cc) in the case of any address or spee ch delivered in public, the person who has delivered such address or speech or if such person has delivered such address or speech on behalf of any other person, such other person shall be the first owner of the copyright therein notwithstanding that the person who delivers such address or speech, or, as the case may be, the person on whose behalf such address or speech is delivered, is employed by any other person who arranges such address or speech or on whose behalf or premises such address or speech is delivered; (d) in the case of a Government work, Government shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein; (dd) in the case of a work made or first published by or under the direction or control of any public undertaking, such public undertaking shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause and section 28A, “public undertaking” means— (i) an undertaking owned or controlled by Government; or (ii) a Government company as defined in Section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956 ( 1 of 1956); or (iii) a body corporate established by or under any Central, Provincial or State Act; (e) in the case of a work to which t he provisions of section 41 apply, the international organisation concerned shall be the first owner of the copyright therein. Provided that in case of any work incorporated in a cinematograph work, nothing contained in clauses ( b) and ( c) shall affect t he right of the author in the work referred to in clause ( a) of sub-section (1) of section 13.", "question": "In Section 17, what is meant by 'in the case of a work made or first published by or under the direction or control of any public undertaking, such public undertaking shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause and section 28A, “public undertaking'?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of a work made or first published by or under the direction or control of any public undertaking, such public undertaking shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause and section 28A, “public undertaking” means— (i) an undertaking owned or controlled by Government; or (ii) a Government company as defined in Section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956 ( 1 of 1956); or (iii) a body corporate established by or under any Central, Provincial or State Act;"], "answer_start": [844]}}
{"id": "cop_000078", "title": "Section 17: First owner of copyright.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of this Act, the author of a work shall be the first owner of the copyright therein: Provided that— (cc) in the case of any address or spee ch delivered in public, the person who has delivered such address or speech or if such person has delivered such address or speech on behalf of any other person, such other person shall be the first owner of the copyright therein notwithstanding that the person who delivers such address or speech, or, as the case may be, the person on whose behalf such address or speech is delivered, is employed by any other person who arranges such address or speech or on whose behalf or premises such address or speech is delivered; (d) in the case of a Government work, Government shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein; (dd) in the case of a work made or first published by or under the direction or control of any public undertaking, such public undertaking shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be the first owner of the copyright therein. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause and section 28A, “public undertaking” means— (i) an undertaking owned or controlled by Government; or (ii) a Government company as defined in Section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956 ( 1 of 1956); or (iii) a body corporate established by or under any Central, Provincial or State Act; (e) in the case of a work to which t he provisions of section 41 apply, the international organisation concerned shall be the first owner of the copyright therein. Provided that in case of any work incorporated in a cinematograph work, nothing contained in clauses ( b) and ( c) shall affect t he right of the author in the work referred to in clause ( a) of sub-section (1) of section 13.", "question": "Under Section 17, what is stated in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of a work to which t he provisions of section 41 apply, the international organisation concerned shall be the first owner of the copyright therein. Provided that in case of any work incorporated in a cinematograph work, nothing contained in clauses ( b) and ( c) shall affect t he right of the author in the work referred to in clause ( a) of sub-section (1) of section 13."], "answer_start": [1410]}}
{"id": "cop_000082", "title": "Section 19: Mode of assignment.", "context": "(1) No assignment of the copyright in any work shall be valid unless it is in writing signed by the assignor or by his duly authorised agent. (2) The assignment of copyright in any work shall identify such work, and shall specify the rights assigned and the duration and territorial extent of such assignment. (3) The assignment of copyright in any work shall also specify the amount of royalty and any other consideration payable , to the author or his legal heirs during the currency of the assignment and the assignment shall be subject to revision, extension or termination on terms mutually agreed upon by the parties. (4) Where the assigne e does not exercise the rights assigned to him under any of the other sub-sections of this section within period of one year from the date of assignment, the assignment in respect of such right shall be deemed to have lapsed after the e xpiry of the said period unless otherwise specified in the assignment. (5) If the period of assignment is not stated, it shall be deemed to be five years from the date of assignment. (6) If the territorial extent of assignment of the rights is not specifie d, it shall be presumed to extend within India. (7) Nothing in sub -section ( 2) or sub -section ( 3) or sub -section ( 4) or sub -section ( 5) or sub-section ( 6) shall be applicable to assignments made before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994. (8) The assignment of copyright in any work contrary to the terms and conditions of the rights already assigned to a copyright society in which the author of the work is a member shall be void.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 19 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["No assignment of the copyright in any work shall be valid unless it is in writing signed by the assignor or by his duly authorised agent."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000083", "title": "Section 19: Mode of assignment.", "context": "(1) No assignment of the copyright in any work shall be valid unless it is in writing signed by the assignor or by his duly authorised agent. (2) The assignment of copyright in any work shall identify such work, and shall specify the rights assigned and the duration and territorial extent of such assignment. (3) The assignment of copyright in any work shall also specify the amount of royalty and any other consideration payable , to the author or his legal heirs during the currency of the assignment and the assignment shall be subject to revision, extension or termination on terms mutually agreed upon by the parties. (4) Where the assigne e does not exercise the rights assigned to him under any of the other sub-sections of this section within period of one year from the date of assignment, the assignment in respect of such right shall be deemed to have lapsed after the e xpiry of the said period unless otherwise specified in the assignment. (5) If the period of assignment is not stated, it shall be deemed to be five years from the date of assignment. (6) If the territorial extent of assignment of the rights is not specifie d, it shall be presumed to extend within India. (7) Nothing in sub -section ( 2) or sub -section ( 3) or sub -section ( 4) or sub -section ( 5) or sub-section ( 6) shall be applicable to assignments made before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994. (8) The assignment of copyright in any work contrary to the terms and conditions of the rights already assigned to a copyright society in which the author of the work is a member shall be void.", "question": "Under Section 19, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The assignment of copyright in any work shall identify such work, and shall specify the rights assigned and the duration and territorial extent of such assignment."], "answer_start": [146]}}
{"id": "cop_000084", "title": "Section 19: Mode of assignment.", "context": "(1) No assignment of the copyright in any work shall be valid unless it is in writing signed by the assignor or by his duly authorised agent. (2) The assignment of copyright in any work shall identify such work, and shall specify the rights assigned and the duration and territorial extent of such assignment. (3) The assignment of copyright in any work shall also specify the amount of royalty and any other consideration payable , to the author or his legal heirs during the currency of the assignment and the assignment shall be subject to revision, extension or termination on terms mutually agreed upon by the parties. (4) Where the assigne e does not exercise the rights assigned to him under any of the other sub-sections of this section within period of one year from the date of assignment, the assignment in respect of such right shall be deemed to have lapsed after the e xpiry of the said period unless otherwise specified in the assignment. (5) If the period of assignment is not stated, it shall be deemed to be five years from the date of assignment. (6) If the territorial extent of assignment of the rights is not specifie d, it shall be presumed to extend within India. (7) Nothing in sub -section ( 2) or sub -section ( 3) or sub -section ( 4) or sub -section ( 5) or sub-section ( 6) shall be applicable to assignments made before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994. (8) The assignment of copyright in any work contrary to the terms and conditions of the rights already assigned to a copyright society in which the author of the work is a member shall be void.", "question": "What does Section 19(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The assignment of copyright in any work shall also specify the amount of royalty and any other consideration payable , to the author or his legal heirs during the currency of the assignment and the assignment shall be subject to revision, extension or termination on terms mutually agreed upon by the parties."], "answer_start": [314]}}
{"id": "cop_000085", "title": "Section 19: Mode of assignment.", "context": "(1) No assignment of the copyright in any work shall be valid unless it is in writing signed by the assignor or by his duly authorised agent. (2) The assignment of copyright in any work shall identify such work, and shall specify the rights assigned and the duration and territorial extent of such assignment. (3) The assignment of copyright in any work shall also specify the amount of royalty and any other consideration payable , to the author or his legal heirs during the currency of the assignment and the assignment shall be subject to revision, extension or termination on terms mutually agreed upon by the parties. (4) Where the assigne e does not exercise the rights assigned to him under any of the other sub-sections of this section within period of one year from the date of assignment, the assignment in respect of such right shall be deemed to have lapsed after the e xpiry of the said period unless otherwise specified in the assignment. (5) If the period of assignment is not stated, it shall be deemed to be five years from the date of assignment. (6) If the territorial extent of assignment of the rights is not specifie d, it shall be presumed to extend within India. (7) Nothing in sub -section ( 2) or sub -section ( 3) or sub -section ( 4) or sub -section ( 5) or sub-section ( 6) shall be applicable to assignments made before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994. (8) The assignment of copyright in any work contrary to the terms and conditions of the rights already assigned to a copyright society in which the author of the work is a member shall be void.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 19 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the assigne e does not exercise the rights assigned to him under any of the other sub-sections of this section within period of one year from the date of assignment, the assignment in respect of such right shall be deemed to have lapsed after the e xpiry of the said period unless otherwise specified in the assignment."], "answer_start": [628]}}
{"id": "cop_000086", "title": "Section 19: Mode of assignment.", "context": "(1) No assignment of the copyright in any work shall be valid unless it is in writing signed by the assignor or by his duly authorised agent. (2) The assignment of copyright in any work shall identify such work, and shall specify the rights assigned and the duration and territorial extent of such assignment. (3) The assignment of copyright in any work shall also specify the amount of royalty and any other consideration payable , to the author or his legal heirs during the currency of the assignment and the assignment shall be subject to revision, extension or termination on terms mutually agreed upon by the parties. (4) Where the assigne e does not exercise the rights assigned to him under any of the other sub-sections of this section within period of one year from the date of assignment, the assignment in respect of such right shall be deemed to have lapsed after the e xpiry of the said period unless otherwise specified in the assignment. (5) If the period of assignment is not stated, it shall be deemed to be five years from the date of assignment. (6) If the territorial extent of assignment of the rights is not specifie d, it shall be presumed to extend within India. (7) Nothing in sub -section ( 2) or sub -section ( 3) or sub -section ( 4) or sub -section ( 5) or sub-section ( 6) shall be applicable to assignments made before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994. (8) The assignment of copyright in any work contrary to the terms and conditions of the rights already assigned to a copyright society in which the author of the work is a member shall be void.", "question": "Under Section 19, what is stated in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["If the period of assignment is not stated, it shall be deemed to be five years from the date of assignment."], "answer_start": [958]}}
{"id": "cop_000087", "title": "Section 19: Mode of assignment.", "context": "(1) No assignment of the copyright in any work shall be valid unless it is in writing signed by the assignor or by his duly authorised agent. (2) The assignment of copyright in any work shall identify such work, and shall specify the rights assigned and the duration and territorial extent of such assignment. (3) The assignment of copyright in any work shall also specify the amount of royalty and any other consideration payable , to the author or his legal heirs during the currency of the assignment and the assignment shall be subject to revision, extension or termination on terms mutually agreed upon by the parties. (4) Where the assigne e does not exercise the rights assigned to him under any of the other sub-sections of this section within period of one year from the date of assignment, the assignment in respect of such right shall be deemed to have lapsed after the e xpiry of the said period unless otherwise specified in the assignment. (5) If the period of assignment is not stated, it shall be deemed to be five years from the date of assignment. (6) If the territorial extent of assignment of the rights is not specifie d, it shall be presumed to extend within India. (7) Nothing in sub -section ( 2) or sub -section ( 3) or sub -section ( 4) or sub -section ( 5) or sub-section ( 6) shall be applicable to assignments made before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994. (8) The assignment of copyright in any work contrary to the terms and conditions of the rights already assigned to a copyright society in which the author of the work is a member shall be void.", "question": "What does Section 19(6) say?", "answers": {"text": ["If the territorial extent of assignment of the rights is not specifie d, it shall be presumed to extend within India."], "answer_start": [1070]}}
{"id": "cop_000088", "title": "Section 19: Mode of assignment.", "context": "(1) No assignment of the copyright in any work shall be valid unless it is in writing signed by the assignor or by his duly authorised agent. (2) The assignment of copyright in any work shall identify such work, and shall specify the rights assigned and the duration and territorial extent of such assignment. (3) The assignment of copyright in any work shall also specify the amount of royalty and any other consideration payable , to the author or his legal heirs during the currency of the assignment and the assignment shall be subject to revision, extension or termination on terms mutually agreed upon by the parties. (4) Where the assigne e does not exercise the rights assigned to him under any of the other sub-sections of this section within period of one year from the date of assignment, the assignment in respect of such right shall be deemed to have lapsed after the e xpiry of the said period unless otherwise specified in the assignment. (5) If the period of assignment is not stated, it shall be deemed to be five years from the date of assignment. (6) If the territorial extent of assignment of the rights is not specifie d, it shall be presumed to extend within India. (7) Nothing in sub -section ( 2) or sub -section ( 3) or sub -section ( 4) or sub -section ( 5) or sub-section ( 6) shall be applicable to assignments made before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994. (8) The assignment of copyright in any work contrary to the terms and conditions of the rights already assigned to a copyright society in which the author of the work is a member shall be void.", "question": "What does sub-section (7) of Section 19 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in sub -section ( 2) or sub -section ( 3) or sub -section ( 4) or sub -section ( 5) or sub-section ( 6) shall be applicable to assignments made before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994."], "answer_start": [1192]}}
{"id": "cop_000089", "title": "Section 19: Mode of assignment.", "context": "(1) No assignment of the copyright in any work shall be valid unless it is in writing signed by the assignor or by his duly authorised agent. (2) The assignment of copyright in any work shall identify such work, and shall specify the rights assigned and the duration and territorial extent of such assignment. (3) The assignment of copyright in any work shall also specify the amount of royalty and any other consideration payable , to the author or his legal heirs during the currency of the assignment and the assignment shall be subject to revision, extension or termination on terms mutually agreed upon by the parties. (4) Where the assigne e does not exercise the rights assigned to him under any of the other sub-sections of this section within period of one year from the date of assignment, the assignment in respect of such right shall be deemed to have lapsed after the e xpiry of the said period unless otherwise specified in the assignment. (5) If the period of assignment is not stated, it shall be deemed to be five years from the date of assignment. (6) If the territorial extent of assignment of the rights is not specifie d, it shall be presumed to extend within India. (7) Nothing in sub -section ( 2) or sub -section ( 3) or sub -section ( 4) or sub -section ( 5) or sub-section ( 6) shall be applicable to assignments made before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994. (8) The assignment of copyright in any work contrary to the terms and conditions of the rights already assigned to a copyright society in which the author of the work is a member shall be void.", "question": "Under Section 19, what is stated in sub-section (8)?", "answers": {"text": ["The assignment of copyright in any work contrary to the terms and conditions of the rights already assigned to a copyright society in which the author of the work is a member shall be void."], "answer_start": [1417]}}
{"id": "cop_000090", "title": "Section 19: Mode of assignment.", "context": "(9) No assignment of copyright in any work to make a cinematograph film shall affect the right of the author of the work to claim an equal share of royalties and consideration payable in case of utilisa tion of the work in any form other than for the communication to the public of t he work, along with the cinematograph film in a cinema hall. (10) No assignment of the copyright in any work to make a sound recording which does not form part of any cinematograph film shall affect the right of the author of the work to claim an equal sha re of royalties and consideration payable for any utilisation of such work in any form.", "question": "What does Section 19(9) say?", "answers": {"text": ["No assignment of copyright in any work to make a cinematograph film shall affect the right of the author of the work to claim an equal share of royalties and consideration payable in case of utilisa tion of the work in any form other than for the communication to the public of t he work, along with the cinematograph film in a cinema hall."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000091", "title": "Section 19: Mode of assignment.", "context": "(9) No assignment of copyright in any work to make a cinematograph film shall affect the right of the author of the work to claim an equal share of royalties and consideration payable in case of utilisa tion of the work in any form other than for the communication to the public of t he work, along with the cinematograph film in a cinema hall. (10) No assignment of the copyright in any work to make a sound recording which does not form part of any cinematograph film shall affect the right of the author of the work to claim an equal sha re of royalties and consideration payable for any utilisation of such work in any form.", "question": "What does sub-section (10) of Section 19 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["No assignment of the copyright in any work to make a sound recording which does not form part of any cinematograph film shall affect the right of the author of the work to claim an equal sha re of royalties and consideration payable for any utilisation of such work in any form."], "answer_start": [350]}}
{"id": "cop_000092", "title": "Section 19A: Disputes with respect to assignment of copyright.", "context": "(1) If an assignee fails to make sufficient exercise of the rights assigned to him, and such failure is not at tributable to any act or omission of the assignor, then, the Appellate Board may, on receipt of a complaint from the assignor and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, revoke such assignment. (2) If any dispute arises with respect to the assignment of any copyright, the Appellate Board may, on receipt of a complaint from the aggrieved party and after holding such inquiry as it considers necessary, pass such order as it may deem fit including an order for the recovery of any royalty payable: Provided that the Appellate Board shall not pass any order under this sub -section to revoke the assignment unless it is satisfied that the terms of assignment are harsh to the assignor in case the assignor is also the author: Provided further that, pending the disposal of an application for revocation of assignment under this sub-section, the Appellate Board may pass such order, as it deems fit regarding implementation of the terms and conditions of assignment including any consideration to be paid for the enjoyment of the rights assigned:— Provided also that, no order of revocation of assignment under this sub-section, shall be made within a period of five years from the date of such assignment. (3) Every complaint received under sub -section (2) shall be dealt with by the Appellate Board as far as possible and efforts shall be made to pass the final order in the matter within a period of six months from the date of receipt of the complaint and any delay in compliance of the same, the Appellate Board shall record the reasons thereof.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 19A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["If an assignee fails to make sufficient exercise of the rights assigned to him, and such failure is not at tributable to any act or omission of the assignor, then, the Appellate Board may, on receipt of a complaint from the assignor and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, revoke such assignment."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000093", "title": "Section 19A: Disputes with respect to assignment of copyright.", "context": "(1) If an assignee fails to make sufficient exercise of the rights assigned to him, and such failure is not at tributable to any act or omission of the assignor, then, the Appellate Board may, on receipt of a complaint from the assignor and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, revoke such assignment. (2) If any dispute arises with respect to the assignment of any copyright, the Appellate Board may, on receipt of a complaint from the aggrieved party and after holding such inquiry as it considers necessary, pass such order as it may deem fit including an order for the recovery of any royalty payable: Provided that the Appellate Board shall not pass any order under this sub -section to revoke the assignment unless it is satisfied that the terms of assignment are harsh to the assignor in case the assignor is also the author: Provided further that, pending the disposal of an application for revocation of assignment under this sub-section, the Appellate Board may pass such order, as it deems fit regarding implementation of the terms and conditions of assignment including any consideration to be paid for the enjoyment of the rights assigned:— Provided also that, no order of revocation of assignment under this sub-section, shall be made within a period of five years from the date of such assignment. (3) Every complaint received under sub -section (2) shall be dealt with by the Appellate Board as far as possible and efforts shall be made to pass the final order in the matter within a period of six months from the date of receipt of the complaint and any delay in compliance of the same, the Appellate Board shall record the reasons thereof.", "question": "Under Section 19A, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["If any dispute arises with respect to the assignment of any copyright, the Appellate Board may, on receipt of a complaint from the aggrieved party and after holding such inquiry as it considers necessary, pass such order as it may deem fit including an order for the recovery of any royalty payable: Provided that the Appellate Board shall not pass any order under this sub -section to revoke the assignment unless it is satisfied that the terms of assignment are harsh to the assignor in case the assignor is also the author: Provided further that, pending the disposal of an application for revocation of assignment under this sub-section, the Appellate Board may pass such order, as it deems fit regarding implementation of the terms and conditions of assignment including any consideration to be paid for the enjoyment of the rights assigned:— Provided also that, no order of revocation of assignment under this sub-section, shall be made within a period of five years from the date of such assignment."], "answer_start": [322]}}
{"id": "cop_000094", "title": "Section 19A: Disputes with respect to assignment of copyright.", "context": "(1) If an assignee fails to make sufficient exercise of the rights assigned to him, and such failure is not at tributable to any act or omission of the assignor, then, the Appellate Board may, on receipt of a complaint from the assignor and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, revoke such assignment. (2) If any dispute arises with respect to the assignment of any copyright, the Appellate Board may, on receipt of a complaint from the aggrieved party and after holding such inquiry as it considers necessary, pass such order as it may deem fit including an order for the recovery of any royalty payable: Provided that the Appellate Board shall not pass any order under this sub -section to revoke the assignment unless it is satisfied that the terms of assignment are harsh to the assignor in case the assignor is also the author: Provided further that, pending the disposal of an application for revocation of assignment under this sub-section, the Appellate Board may pass such order, as it deems fit regarding implementation of the terms and conditions of assignment including any consideration to be paid for the enjoyment of the rights assigned:— Provided also that, no order of revocation of assignment under this sub-section, shall be made within a period of five years from the date of such assignment. (3) Every complaint received under sub -section (2) shall be dealt with by the Appellate Board as far as possible and efforts shall be made to pass the final order in the matter within a period of six months from the date of receipt of the complaint and any delay in compliance of the same, the Appellate Board shall record the reasons thereof.", "question": "What does Section 19A(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Every complaint received under sub -section (2) shall be dealt with by the Appellate Board as far as possible and efforts shall be made to pass the final order in the matter within a period of six months from the date of receipt of the complaint and any delay in compliance of the same, the Appellate Board shall record the reasons thereof."], "answer_start": [1333]}}
{"id": "cop_000095", "title": "Section 20: Transmission of copyright in manuscript by testamentary disposition.", "context": "Where under a bequest a person is entitled to the manuscript of a literary, dramatic or musical work, or to an artistic work, and t he work was not published before the death of the testator, the bequest shall, unless the contrary intention is indicated in the testator ’s will or any codicil thereto, be construed as including the copyright in the work in so far as the testator was the o wner of the copyright immediately before his death. Explanation.—In this section, the expression “manuscript” means the original document embodying the work, whether written by hand or not.", "question": "What does Section 20 provide regarding transmission of copyright in manuscript by testamentary disposition?", "answers": {"text": ["Where under a bequest a person is entitled to the manuscript of a literary, dramatic or musical work, or to an artistic work, and t he work was not published before the death of the testator, the bequest shall, unless the contrary intention is indicated in the testator ’s will or any codicil thereto, be construed as including the copyright in the work in so far as the testator was the o wner of the copyright immediately before his death. Explanation.—In this section, the expression “manuscript” means the original document embodying the work, whether written by hand or not."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000096", "title": "Section 21: Right of author to relinquish copyright.", "context": "(1) The author of a work may relinquish all or any of the rights comprised in the copyright in the work by giving notice in the prescribed form to the Registrar of Copyrights or by way of public notice and thereupon such rights shall, subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), cease to exist from the date of the notice. (2) On receipt of a notice under sub -section ( 1), the Registrar of Copyrights shall cause it to be published in the Official Gazette and in such other manner as he may deem fit. (2A) The Registrar of Copyright shall, within fourteen days from the publication of the notice in the Official Gazette, post the notice on the official website of the Copyright Office so as to remain in the public domain for a period of not less than three years. (3) The relinquishment of all or any of the rights comprised in the copyright in a work shall not affect any rights subsisting in favour of any person on the date of notice referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 21 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The author of a work may relinquish all or any of the rights comprised in the copyright in the work by giving notice in the prescribed form to the Registrar of Copyrights or by way of public notice and thereupon such rights shall, subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), cease to exist from the date of the notice."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000097", "title": "Section 21: Right of author to relinquish copyright.", "context": "(1) The author of a work may relinquish all or any of the rights comprised in the copyright in the work by giving notice in the prescribed form to the Registrar of Copyrights or by way of public notice and thereupon such rights shall, subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), cease to exist from the date of the notice. (2) On receipt of a notice under sub -section ( 1), the Registrar of Copyrights shall cause it to be published in the Official Gazette and in such other manner as he may deem fit. (2A) The Registrar of Copyright shall, within fourteen days from the publication of the notice in the Official Gazette, post the notice on the official website of the Copyright Office so as to remain in the public domain for a period of not less than three years. (3) The relinquishment of all or any of the rights comprised in the copyright in a work shall not affect any rights subsisting in favour of any person on the date of notice referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "Under Section 21, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["On receipt of a notice under sub -section ( 1), the Registrar of Copyrights shall cause it to be published in the Official Gazette and in such other manner as he may deem fit."], "answer_start": [329]}}
{"id": "cop_000098", "title": "Section 21: Right of author to relinquish copyright.", "context": "(1) The author of a work may relinquish all or any of the rights comprised in the copyright in the work by giving notice in the prescribed form to the Registrar of Copyrights or by way of public notice and thereupon such rights shall, subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), cease to exist from the date of the notice. (2) On receipt of a notice under sub -section ( 1), the Registrar of Copyrights shall cause it to be published in the Official Gazette and in such other manner as he may deem fit. (2A) The Registrar of Copyright shall, within fourteen days from the publication of the notice in the Official Gazette, post the notice on the official website of the Copyright Office so as to remain in the public domain for a period of not less than three years. (3) The relinquishment of all or any of the rights comprised in the copyright in a work shall not affect any rights subsisting in favour of any person on the date of notice referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "What does Section 21(2A) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar of Copyright shall, within fourteen days from the publication of the notice in the Official Gazette, post the notice on the official website of the Copyright Office so as to remain in the public domain for a period of not less than three years."], "answer_start": [510]}}
{"id": "cop_000099", "title": "Section 21: Right of author to relinquish copyright.", "context": "(1) The author of a work may relinquish all or any of the rights comprised in the copyright in the work by giving notice in the prescribed form to the Registrar of Copyrights or by way of public notice and thereupon such rights shall, subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), cease to exist from the date of the notice. (2) On receipt of a notice under sub -section ( 1), the Registrar of Copyrights shall cause it to be published in the Official Gazette and in such other manner as he may deem fit. (2A) The Registrar of Copyright shall, within fourteen days from the publication of the notice in the Official Gazette, post the notice on the official website of the Copyright Office so as to remain in the public domain for a period of not less than three years. (3) The relinquishment of all or any of the rights comprised in the copyright in a work shall not affect any rights subsisting in favour of any person on the date of notice referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "What does sub-section (3) of Section 21 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The relinquishment of all or any of the rights comprised in the copyright in a work shall not affect any rights subsisting in favour of any person on the date of notice referred to in sub-section (1)."], "answer_start": [773]}}
{"id": "cop_000100", "title": "Section 22: Term of copyright in published lite rary, dramatic, musical and artistic works.", "context": "Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, copyright shall subsist in any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work published within the lifetime of the author until sixty years from the beginning of th e calendar year next following the year in which the author dies. Explanation.—In this section the reference to the author shall, in the case of a work of joint authorship, be construed as a reference to the author who dies last.", "question": "What does Section 22 provide regarding term of copyright in published lite rary, dramatic, musical and artistic works?", "answers": {"text": ["Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, copyright shall subsist in any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work published within the lifetime of the author until sixty years from the beginning of th e calendar year next following the year in which the author dies. Explanation.—In this section the reference to the author shall, in the case of a work of joint authorship, be construed as a reference to the author who dies last."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000101", "title": "Section 23: Term of copyright in a nonymous and pseudonymous works.", "context": "(1) In the case of literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work (other than a photograph), which is published anonymously or pseudonymously, copyright shall subsist until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar ye ar next following the year in which the work is first published: Provided that where the identity of the author is disclosed before the expiry of the said period, copyright shall subsist until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the author dies. (2) In sub -section ( 1), references to the author shall, in the case of an anonymous work of joint authorship, be construed,— (a) where the identity of one of the authors is disclosed, as references to that author; (b) where the identity of more authors than one is disclosed, as references to the author who dies last from amongst such authors.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 23 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work (other than a photograph), which is published anonymously or pseudonymously, copyright shall subsist until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar ye ar next following the year in which the work is first published: Provided that where the identity of the author is disclosed before the expiry of the said period, copyright shall subsist until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the author dies."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000102", "title": "Section 23: Term of copyright in a nonymous and pseudonymous works.", "context": "(1) In the case of literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work (other than a photograph), which is published anonymously or pseudonymously, copyright shall subsist until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar ye ar next following the year in which the work is first published: Provided that where the identity of the author is disclosed before the expiry of the said period, copyright shall subsist until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the author dies. (2) In sub -section ( 1), references to the author shall, in the case of an anonymous work of joint authorship, be construed,— (a) where the identity of one of the authors is disclosed, as references to that author; (b) where the identity of more authors than one is disclosed, as references to the author who dies last from amongst such authors.", "question": "Under Section 23, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["In sub -section ( 1), references to the author shall, in the case of an anonymous work of joint authorship, be construed,— (a) where the identity of one of the authors is disclosed, as references to that author; (b) where the identity of more authors than one is disclosed, as references to the author who dies last from amongst such authors."], "answer_start": [520]}}
{"id": "cop_000103", "title": "Section 23: Term of copyright in a nonymous and pseudonymous works.", "context": "(3) In sub -section ( 1), references to the author sha ll, in the case of a pseudonym s work of j oint authorship, be construed,— (a) where the names of one or more (but not all) of the aut hors are pseudonyms and his or their identity is not disclosed, as references to the author wh ose name is not a pseudonym, or, if the names of two or more of the authors are not pseudonyms, as references to such of those authors who dies last; (b) where the names of one or more (but not all) of the authors are pseudonyms an d the identity of one or more of them is disclosed, as references to the author who dies last from amongst the authors whose names are not pseudonyms and the authors whose names are pseudonyms and are disclosed; and (c) where the names of all the authors are pseudonyms and the ide ntity of one of them is disclosed, as references to the author whose identity is disclosed or if the identity of two or more of such authors is disclosed, as references to such of those authors who dies last. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the identity of an author shall be deemed to have been disclosed, if either the identity of the author is disclosed publicly by both the author and the publisher or is otherwise established to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board by that author.", "question": "What does Section 23(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["In sub -section ( 1), references to the author sha ll, in the case of a pseudonym s work of j oint authorship, be construed,— (a) where the names of one or more (but not all) of the aut hors are pseudonyms and his or their identity is not disclosed, as references to the author wh ose name is not a pseudonym, or, if the names of two or more of the authors are not pseudonyms, as references to such of those authors who dies last; (b) where the names of one or more (but not all) of the authors are pseudonyms an d the identity of one or more of them is disclosed, as references to the author who dies last from amongst the authors whose names are not pseudonyms and the authors whose names are pseudonyms and are disclosed; and (c) where the names of all the authors are pseudonyms and the ide ntity of one of them is disclosed, as references to the author whose identity is disclosed or if the identity of two or more of such authors is disclosed, as references to such of those authors who dies last. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the identity of an author shall be deemed to have been disclosed, if either the identity of the author is disclosed publicly by both the author and the publisher or is otherwise established to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board by that author."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000104", "title": "Section 24: Term of copyright in posthumous work.", "context": "(1) In the case of a literary, dramatic or musical work or an engraving, in which copyright subsists at the date of the death of the author or, in the case of any such work of joint authorship, at or immediately before the date of the death of the author who dies last, but which, or any adaptation of which, has not been published before that date, copyright shall subsist until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the w ork is first published or, where an adaptation of the work is published in any earlier year, from the beginning of the calendar year next following that year. (2) For the purposes of this section a literary, dramatic or musical work or an adaptation of any such work shall be deemed to have been published, if it has been performed in public or if any sound recordings made in respect of the work have been sold to the public or have been offered for sale to the public.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 24 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of a literary, dramatic or musical work or an engraving, in which copyright subsists at the date of the death of the author or, in the case of any such work of joint authorship, at or immediately before the date of the death of the author who dies last, but which, or any adaptation of which, has not been published before that date, copyright shall subsist until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the w ork is first published or, where an adaptation of the work is published in any earlier year, from the beginning of the calendar year next following that year."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000105", "title": "Section 24: Term of copyright in posthumous work.", "context": "(1) In the case of a literary, dramatic or musical work or an engraving, in which copyright subsists at the date of the death of the author or, in the case of any such work of joint authorship, at or immediately before the date of the death of the author who dies last, but which, or any adaptation of which, has not been published before that date, copyright shall subsist until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the w ork is first published or, where an adaptation of the work is published in any earlier year, from the beginning of the calendar year next following that year. (2) For the purposes of this section a literary, dramatic or musical work or an adaptation of any such work shall be deemed to have been published, if it has been performed in public or if any sound recordings made in respect of the work have been sold to the public or have been offered for sale to the public.", "question": "Under Section 24, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this section a literary, dramatic or musical work or an adaptation of any such work shall be deemed to have been published, if it has been performed in public or if any sound recordings made in respect of the work have been sold to the public or have been offered for sale to the public."], "answer_start": [634]}}
{"id": "cop_000106", "title": "Section 26: Term of copyright in cinematograph films.", "context": "In the case of a cinemato graph film, copyright shall subsists until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the film is published.", "question": "What does Section 26 provide regarding term of copyright in cinematograph films?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of a cinemato graph film, copyright shall subsists until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the film is published."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000107", "title": "Section 27: Term of copyright in sound recording.", "context": "In the case a sound recording copyright shall subsist until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the sound recording is published.", "question": "What does Section 27 provide regarding term of copyright in sound recording?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case a sound recording copyright shall subsist until sixty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the sound recording is published."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000111", "title": "Section 30: Licences by owners of copyright.", "context": "The owner of the copyright in any existing work o r the prospective owner of the copyright in any future work may grant any interest in the right by licence in writing by him or by his duly authorised agent: Provided that in th e case of a licence relating to copyright in any future work, the licence shall take effect only when the work comes into existence. Explanation.—Where a person to whom a licence relating to copyright in any future work is granted under this section dies before the work comes into existence, his legal representatives shall, in the absence of any provision to the contrary in the licence, be entitled to the benefit of the licence.", "question": "What does Section 30 provide regarding licences by owners of copyright?", "answers": {"text": ["The owner of the copyright in any existing work o r the prospective owner of the copyright in any future work may grant any interest in the right by licence in writing by him or by his duly authorised agent: Provided that in th e case of a licence relating to copyright in any future work, the licence shall take effect only when the work comes into existence. Explanation.—Where a person to whom a licence relating to copyright in any future work is granted under this section dies before the work comes into existence, his legal representatives shall, in the absence of any provision to the contrary in the licence, be entitled to the benefit of the licence."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000113", "title": "Section 31: Compulsory licence in works withheld from public.", "context": "(1) If at any time during the term o f copyright in any work which has been published or performed in public, a complaint is made to the Appellate Board that the owner of copyright in the work— (a) has refus ed to re publish or allow the republication of the work or has refused to allow the performance in public of the work, and by reason of such refusal the work is withheld from the public; or (b) has refused to allow communication to the public by broadcast of such work or in the case of a sound recording the work recorded in such sound recording, on terms which the complainant considers reasonable, the Appellate Board, after giving to the owner of the copyright in th e work a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, may, if it is satisfied that the grounds for such refusal are not reasonable, direct the Registrar of Copyrights to grant to the complainant a licence t o republish the work, perform the work in public or communicate the work to the public by broadcast, as the case may be, subject to payment to the owner of the copyright of such compensation and subject to such other terms and conditions as the Appellate Board may determine; and thereupon the Registrar of Copyrights shall grant the licence to such person or persons who, in the opinion of the Appellate Board, is or are qualified to do so in accordance with the directions of the Appellate Board, on payment of such fee as may be prescribed. . .", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 31 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["If at any time during the term o f copyright in any work which has been published or performed in public, a complaint is made to the Appellate Board that the owner of copyright in the work— (a) has refus ed to re publish or allow the republication of the work or has refused to allow the performance in public of the work, and by reason of such refusal the work is withheld from the public; or (b) has refused to allow communication to the public by broadcast of such work or in the case of a sound recording the work recorded in such sound recording, on terms which the complainant considers reasonable, the Appellate Board, after giving to the owner of the copyright in th e work a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, may, if it is satisfied that the grounds for such refusal are not reasonable, direct the Registrar of Copyrights to grant to the complainant a licence t o republish the work, perform the work in public or communicate the work to the public by broadcast, as the case may be, subject to payment to the owner of the copyright of such compensation and subject to such other terms and conditions as the Appellate Board may determine; and thereupon the Registrar of Copyrights shall grant the licence to such person or persons who, in the opinion of the Appellate Board, is or are qualified to do so in accordance with the directions of the Appellate Board, on payment of such fee as may be prescribed. . ."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000114", "title": "Section 31A: Compulsory licence in unpublished or published works.", "context": "(1) Where, in the case of any unpublished work or any work published or communicated to the publi c and the work is withheld from the public in India, the author is dead or unknown or cannot be traced, or the owner of the copyright in such work cannot be found, any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to publish or communicate to the public such work or a translation thereof in any language. (2) Before making an application under sub-section (1), the applicant shall publish his proposal in one issue of a daily newspaper in the English language having circulation in the major part of the country and where the application is for the publication of a translation in any language, also in one issue of any daily newspaper in that language. (3) Every such application shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied with a copy of the advertisement issued under sub-section (2) and such fee as may be prescribed. (4) Where an application is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, direct the Registrar of C opyrights to grant to the applicant a licence to publish the work or a translation thereof in the language mentioned in the application subject to the payment of such royalty and subject to such other terms and conditions as the Appellate Board may determine, and thereupon the Registrar of Copyrights shall grant the licence to the applicant in accordance with the direction of the Appellate Board.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 31A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, in the case of any unpublished work or any work published or communicated to the publi c and the work is withheld from the public in India, the author is dead or unknown or cannot be traced, or the owner of the copyright in such work cannot be found, any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to publish or communicate to the public such work or a translation thereof in any language."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000115", "title": "Section 31A: Compulsory licence in unpublished or published works.", "context": "(1) Where, in the case of any unpublished work or any work published or communicated to the publi c and the work is withheld from the public in India, the author is dead or unknown or cannot be traced, or the owner of the copyright in such work cannot be found, any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to publish or communicate to the public such work or a translation thereof in any language. (2) Before making an application under sub-section (1), the applicant shall publish his proposal in one issue of a daily newspaper in the English language having circulation in the major part of the country and where the application is for the publication of a translation in any language, also in one issue of any daily newspaper in that language. (3) Every such application shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied with a copy of the advertisement issued under sub-section (2) and such fee as may be prescribed. (4) Where an application is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, direct the Registrar of C opyrights to grant to the applicant a licence to publish the work or a translation thereof in the language mentioned in the application subject to the payment of such royalty and subject to such other terms and conditions as the Appellate Board may determine, and thereupon the Registrar of Copyrights shall grant the licence to the applicant in accordance with the direction of the Appellate Board.", "question": "Under Section 31A, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Before making an application under sub-section (1), the applicant shall publish his proposal in one issue of a daily newspaper in the English language having circulation in the major part of the country and where the application is for the publication of a translation in any language, also in one issue of any daily newspaper in that language."], "answer_start": [416]}}
{"id": "cop_000116", "title": "Section 31A: Compulsory licence in unpublished or published works.", "context": "(1) Where, in the case of any unpublished work or any work published or communicated to the publi c and the work is withheld from the public in India, the author is dead or unknown or cannot be traced, or the owner of the copyright in such work cannot be found, any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to publish or communicate to the public such work or a translation thereof in any language. (2) Before making an application under sub-section (1), the applicant shall publish his proposal in one issue of a daily newspaper in the English language having circulation in the major part of the country and where the application is for the publication of a translation in any language, also in one issue of any daily newspaper in that language. (3) Every such application shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied with a copy of the advertisement issued under sub-section (2) and such fee as may be prescribed. (4) Where an application is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, direct the Registrar of C opyrights to grant to the applicant a licence to publish the work or a translation thereof in the language mentioned in the application subject to the payment of such royalty and subject to such other terms and conditions as the Appellate Board may determine, and thereupon the Registrar of Copyrights shall grant the licence to the applicant in accordance with the direction of the Appellate Board.", "question": "What does Section 31A(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Every such application shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied with a copy of the advertisement issued under sub-section (2) and such fee as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [765]}}
{"id": "cop_000117", "title": "Section 31A: Compulsory licence in unpublished or published works.", "context": "(1) Where, in the case of any unpublished work or any work published or communicated to the publi c and the work is withheld from the public in India, the author is dead or unknown or cannot be traced, or the owner of the copyright in such work cannot be found, any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to publish or communicate to the public such work or a translation thereof in any language. (2) Before making an application under sub-section (1), the applicant shall publish his proposal in one issue of a daily newspaper in the English language having circulation in the major part of the country and where the application is for the publication of a translation in any language, also in one issue of any daily newspaper in that language. (3) Every such application shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied with a copy of the advertisement issued under sub-section (2) and such fee as may be prescribed. (4) Where an application is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, direct the Registrar of C opyrights to grant to the applicant a licence to publish the work or a translation thereof in the language mentioned in the application subject to the payment of such royalty and subject to such other terms and conditions as the Appellate Board may determine, and thereupon the Registrar of Copyrights shall grant the licence to the applicant in accordance with the direction of the Appellate Board.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 31A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, direct the Registrar of C opyrights to grant to the applicant a licence to publish the work or a translation thereof in the language mentioned in the application subject to the payment of such royalty and subject to such other terms and conditions as the Appellate Board may determine, and thereupon the Registrar of Copyrights shall grant the licence to the applicant in accordance with the direction of the Appellate Board."], "answer_start": [962]}}
{"id": "cop_000118", "title": "Section 31A: Compulsory licence in unpublished or published works.", "context": "(5) Where a licence is granted under this section, the Registrar of Copyrights may, by order, direct the applicant to deposit the amount of the royalty determined by the Appellate Board in the public account of India or in any other account specified by the Appellate Board so as to enable the owner of the copyright or, as the case may be, his heirs, exec utors or the legal representatives to claim such royalty at any time. (6) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, in the case of a work referred to in sub-section (1), if the original author is dead, the Central Government may, if it considers that the publication of the work is desirable in the national interest, require the heirs, executors or legal representatives of the author to publish such work within such period as may be specified by it. (7) Where any work is not published wi thin the period specified by the Central Government under sub-section ( 6), the Appellate Board may, on an application made by any person for permission to publish the work and after hearing the parties concerned, permit such publication on payment of su ch royalty as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of such case, determine in the prescribed manner.", "question": "Under Section 31A, what is stated in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a licence is granted under this section, the Registrar of Copyrights may, by order, direct the applicant to deposit the amount of the royalty determined by the Appellate Board in the public account of India or in any other account specified by the Appellate Board so as to enable the owner of the copyright or, as the case may be, his heirs, exec utors or the legal representatives to claim such royalty at any time."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000119", "title": "Section 31A: Compulsory licence in unpublished or published works.", "context": "(5) Where a licence is granted under this section, the Registrar of Copyrights may, by order, direct the applicant to deposit the amount of the royalty determined by the Appellate Board in the public account of India or in any other account specified by the Appellate Board so as to enable the owner of the copyright or, as the case may be, his heirs, exec utors or the legal representatives to claim such royalty at any time. (6) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, in the case of a work referred to in sub-section (1), if the original author is dead, the Central Government may, if it considers that the publication of the work is desirable in the national interest, require the heirs, executors or legal representatives of the author to publish such work within such period as may be specified by it. (7) Where any work is not published wi thin the period specified by the Central Government under sub-section ( 6), the Appellate Board may, on an application made by any person for permission to publish the work and after hearing the parties concerned, permit such publication on payment of su ch royalty as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of such case, determine in the prescribed manner.", "question": "What does Section 31A(6) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, in the case of a work referred to in sub-section (1), if the original author is dead, the Central Government may, if it considers that the publication of the work is desirable in the national interest, require the heirs, executors or legal representatives of the author to publish such work within such period as may be specified by it."], "answer_start": [431]}}
{"id": "cop_000120", "title": "Section 31A: Compulsory licence in unpublished or published works.", "context": "(5) Where a licence is granted under this section, the Registrar of Copyrights may, by order, direct the applicant to deposit the amount of the royalty determined by the Appellate Board in the public account of India or in any other account specified by the Appellate Board so as to enable the owner of the copyright or, as the case may be, his heirs, exec utors or the legal representatives to claim such royalty at any time. (6) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, in the case of a work referred to in sub-section (1), if the original author is dead, the Central Government may, if it considers that the publication of the work is desirable in the national interest, require the heirs, executors or legal representatives of the author to publish such work within such period as may be specified by it. (7) Where any work is not published wi thin the period specified by the Central Government under sub-section ( 6), the Appellate Board may, on an application made by any person for permission to publish the work and after hearing the parties concerned, permit such publication on payment of su ch royalty as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of such case, determine in the prescribed manner.", "question": "What does sub-section (7) of Section 31A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any work is not published wi thin the period specified by the Central Government under sub-section ( 6), the Appellate Board may, on an application made by any person for permission to publish the work and after hearing the parties concerned, permit such publication on payment of su ch royalty as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of such case, determine in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [835]}}
{"id": "cop_000121", "title": "Section 31B: Compulsory licence for benefit of disabled.", "context": "(1) Any person working for the benefit of persons with disability on a profit basis or for business may apply to the Appellate Board, in such form and manner and accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed, for a compulsory licence to published any work in which copyright subsists for the benefit of such persons, in a case to which clause ( zb) of sub-section (1) of section 52 does not apply and the Appellate Board shall dispose of such application within a period of two months from the receipt of the application. (2) The Appellate Board may, on receipt of an application under sub -section (1), inquire, or direct such inquiry as it considers necessary to establish the credentials of the applicant and satisfy itself that the application has been made in good faith. (3) If the Appellate Board is satisfied, after giving to the owners of righ ts in the work a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, that a compulsory licence needs to be issued to make th e work available to the disabled , it may direct the Registrar of Copyright to grant to the applicant such a licence to publish the work. (4) Every compulsory licence issued under this section shall specify the means and format of publication, the period during which the compulsory licence may be exercised and, in the case of issue of copies, the number of copies that may be issued including the rate or royalty: Provided that where the Appellate Board issued such a compulsory licence it may, on a further application and after giving reasonable opportunity to the owners of rights, extend the p eriod of such compulsory licence and allow the issue of more copies as it may deem fit.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 31B provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person working for the benefit of persons with disability on a profit basis or for business may apply to the Appellate Board, in such form and manner and accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed, for a compulsory licence to published any work in which copyright subsists for the benefit of such persons, in a case to which clause ( zb) of sub-section (1) of section 52 does not apply and the Appellate Board shall dispose of such application within a period of two months from the receipt of the application."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000122", "title": "Section 31B: Compulsory licence for benefit of disabled.", "context": "(1) Any person working for the benefit of persons with disability on a profit basis or for business may apply to the Appellate Board, in such form and manner and accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed, for a compulsory licence to published any work in which copyright subsists for the benefit of such persons, in a case to which clause ( zb) of sub-section (1) of section 52 does not apply and the Appellate Board shall dispose of such application within a period of two months from the receipt of the application. (2) The Appellate Board may, on receipt of an application under sub -section (1), inquire, or direct such inquiry as it considers necessary to establish the credentials of the applicant and satisfy itself that the application has been made in good faith. (3) If the Appellate Board is satisfied, after giving to the owners of righ ts in the work a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, that a compulsory licence needs to be issued to make th e work available to the disabled , it may direct the Registrar of Copyright to grant to the applicant such a licence to publish the work. (4) Every compulsory licence issued under this section shall specify the means and format of publication, the period during which the compulsory licence may be exercised and, in the case of issue of copies, the number of copies that may be issued including the rate or royalty: Provided that where the Appellate Board issued such a compulsory licence it may, on a further application and after giving reasonable opportunity to the owners of rights, extend the p eriod of such compulsory licence and allow the issue of more copies as it may deem fit.", "question": "Under Section 31B, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Appellate Board may, on receipt of an application under sub -section (1), inquire, or direct such inquiry as it considers necessary to establish the credentials of the applicant and satisfy itself that the application has been made in good faith."], "answer_start": [525]}}
{"id": "cop_000123", "title": "Section 31B: Compulsory licence for benefit of disabled.", "context": "(1) Any person working for the benefit of persons with disability on a profit basis or for business may apply to the Appellate Board, in such form and manner and accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed, for a compulsory licence to published any work in which copyright subsists for the benefit of such persons, in a case to which clause ( zb) of sub-section (1) of section 52 does not apply and the Appellate Board shall dispose of such application within a period of two months from the receipt of the application. (2) The Appellate Board may, on receipt of an application under sub -section (1), inquire, or direct such inquiry as it considers necessary to establish the credentials of the applicant and satisfy itself that the application has been made in good faith. (3) If the Appellate Board is satisfied, after giving to the owners of righ ts in the work a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, that a compulsory licence needs to be issued to make th e work available to the disabled , it may direct the Registrar of Copyright to grant to the applicant such a licence to publish the work. (4) Every compulsory licence issued under this section shall specify the means and format of publication, the period during which the compulsory licence may be exercised and, in the case of issue of copies, the number of copies that may be issued including the rate or royalty: Provided that where the Appellate Board issued such a compulsory licence it may, on a further application and after giving reasonable opportunity to the owners of rights, extend the p eriod of such compulsory licence and allow the issue of more copies as it may deem fit.", "question": "What does Section 31B(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["If the Appellate Board is satisfied, after giving to the owners of righ ts in the work a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, that a compulsory licence needs to be issued to make th e work available to the disabled , it may direct the Registrar of Copyright to grant to the applicant such a licence to publish the work."], "answer_start": [780]}}
{"id": "cop_000124", "title": "Section 31B: Compulsory licence for benefit of disabled.", "context": "(1) Any person working for the benefit of persons with disability on a profit basis or for business may apply to the Appellate Board, in such form and manner and accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed, for a compulsory licence to published any work in which copyright subsists for the benefit of such persons, in a case to which clause ( zb) of sub-section (1) of section 52 does not apply and the Appellate Board shall dispose of such application within a period of two months from the receipt of the application. (2) The Appellate Board may, on receipt of an application under sub -section (1), inquire, or direct such inquiry as it considers necessary to establish the credentials of the applicant and satisfy itself that the application has been made in good faith. (3) If the Appellate Board is satisfied, after giving to the owners of righ ts in the work a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, that a compulsory licence needs to be issued to make th e work available to the disabled , it may direct the Registrar of Copyright to grant to the applicant such a licence to publish the work. (4) Every compulsory licence issued under this section shall specify the means and format of publication, the period during which the compulsory licence may be exercised and, in the case of issue of copies, the number of copies that may be issued including the rate or royalty: Provided that where the Appellate Board issued such a compulsory licence it may, on a further application and after giving reasonable opportunity to the owners of rights, extend the p eriod of such compulsory licence and allow the issue of more copies as it may deem fit.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 31B provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Every compulsory licence issued under this section shall specify the means and format of publication, the period during which the compulsory licence may be exercised and, in the case of issue of copies, the number of copies that may be issued including the rate or royalty: Provided that where the Appellate Board issued such a compulsory licence it may, on a further application and after giving reasonable opportunity to the owners of rights, extend the p eriod of such compulsory licence and allow the issue of more copies as it may deem fit."], "answer_start": [1162]}}
{"id": "cop_000130", "title": "Section 31D: Statutory licence for broadcasting of literary and musical works and sound recording.", "context": "(1) Any broadcasting organi sation desirous of communicating to the public by way of a broadcast or by way of performance of a literary or musical work and sound recording which has already been published may do so subject to the provisions of this section. (2) The broadcasting organisation shall give prior notice, in such manner as may be prescribed, of its intention to broadcast the work stating the duration and territorial coverage of the broadcast, and shall pay to the owner of rights in each work royalties in the manner and at the rate fixed by the Appellate Board. (3) The rates of royalties for radio broadcasting shall be different from television broadcasting and the Appellate Board shall fix separate rates for radio broadcasting and television broadcasting. (4) In fixing the manner and the rate of royalty under sub -section (2), the Appellate Board may require the broadcasting organisation to pay an advance to the owners of rights. (5) The names of the authors of the principal performers of the work shall, except in case of the broadcasting organi sation communicating such work by way of performance, be announced with the broadcast. (6) No fresh alteration to any literary or musical work, which is not technically necessary for the purpose of broadcasting, other than shortening the work for convenience of broadcast, shall be made without the consent of the owners of rights. (7) The broadcasting organisation shall— (a) maintain such records and books of account, and render to the owners of rights such reports and accounts; and (b) allow the owner of rights or his duly authori sed agent or representative to inspect al l records and books of account relating to such broadcast, in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 31D provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Any broadcasting organi sation desirous of communicating to the public by way of a broadcast or by way of performance of a literary or musical work and sound recording which has already been published may do so subject to the provisions of this section."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000131", "title": "Section 31D: Statutory licence for broadcasting of literary and musical works and sound recording.", "context": "(1) Any broadcasting organi sation desirous of communicating to the public by way of a broadcast or by way of performance of a literary or musical work and sound recording which has already been published may do so subject to the provisions of this section. (2) The broadcasting organisation shall give prior notice, in such manner as may be prescribed, of its intention to broadcast the work stating the duration and territorial coverage of the broadcast, and shall pay to the owner of rights in each work royalties in the manner and at the rate fixed by the Appellate Board. (3) The rates of royalties for radio broadcasting shall be different from television broadcasting and the Appellate Board shall fix separate rates for radio broadcasting and television broadcasting. (4) In fixing the manner and the rate of royalty under sub -section (2), the Appellate Board may require the broadcasting organisation to pay an advance to the owners of rights. (5) The names of the authors of the principal performers of the work shall, except in case of the broadcasting organi sation communicating such work by way of performance, be announced with the broadcast. (6) No fresh alteration to any literary or musical work, which is not technically necessary for the purpose of broadcasting, other than shortening the work for convenience of broadcast, shall be made without the consent of the owners of rights. (7) The broadcasting organisation shall— (a) maintain such records and books of account, and render to the owners of rights such reports and accounts; and (b) allow the owner of rights or his duly authori sed agent or representative to inspect al l records and books of account relating to such broadcast, in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 31D, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The broadcasting organisation shall give prior notice, in such manner as may be prescribed, of its intention to broadcast the work stating the duration and territorial coverage of the broadcast, and shall pay to the owner of rights in each work royalties in the manner and at the rate fixed by the Appellate Board."], "answer_start": [262]}}
{"id": "cop_000132", "title": "Section 31D: Statutory licence for broadcasting of literary and musical works and sound recording.", "context": "(1) Any broadcasting organi sation desirous of communicating to the public by way of a broadcast or by way of performance of a literary or musical work and sound recording which has already been published may do so subject to the provisions of this section. (2) The broadcasting organisation shall give prior notice, in such manner as may be prescribed, of its intention to broadcast the work stating the duration and territorial coverage of the broadcast, and shall pay to the owner of rights in each work royalties in the manner and at the rate fixed by the Appellate Board. (3) The rates of royalties for radio broadcasting shall be different from television broadcasting and the Appellate Board shall fix separate rates for radio broadcasting and television broadcasting. (4) In fixing the manner and the rate of royalty under sub -section (2), the Appellate Board may require the broadcasting organisation to pay an advance to the owners of rights. (5) The names of the authors of the principal performers of the work shall, except in case of the broadcasting organi sation communicating such work by way of performance, be announced with the broadcast. (6) No fresh alteration to any literary or musical work, which is not technically necessary for the purpose of broadcasting, other than shortening the work for convenience of broadcast, shall be made without the consent of the owners of rights. (7) The broadcasting organisation shall— (a) maintain such records and books of account, and render to the owners of rights such reports and accounts; and (b) allow the owner of rights or his duly authori sed agent or representative to inspect al l records and books of account relating to such broadcast, in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does Section 31D(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The rates of royalties for radio broadcasting shall be different from television broadcasting and the Appellate Board shall fix separate rates for radio broadcasting and television broadcasting."], "answer_start": [581]}}
{"id": "cop_000133", "title": "Section 31D: Statutory licence for broadcasting of literary and musical works and sound recording.", "context": "(1) Any broadcasting organi sation desirous of communicating to the public by way of a broadcast or by way of performance of a literary or musical work and sound recording which has already been published may do so subject to the provisions of this section. (2) The broadcasting organisation shall give prior notice, in such manner as may be prescribed, of its intention to broadcast the work stating the duration and territorial coverage of the broadcast, and shall pay to the owner of rights in each work royalties in the manner and at the rate fixed by the Appellate Board. (3) The rates of royalties for radio broadcasting shall be different from television broadcasting and the Appellate Board shall fix separate rates for radio broadcasting and television broadcasting. (4) In fixing the manner and the rate of royalty under sub -section (2), the Appellate Board may require the broadcasting organisation to pay an advance to the owners of rights. (5) The names of the authors of the principal performers of the work shall, except in case of the broadcasting organi sation communicating such work by way of performance, be announced with the broadcast. (6) No fresh alteration to any literary or musical work, which is not technically necessary for the purpose of broadcasting, other than shortening the work for convenience of broadcast, shall be made without the consent of the owners of rights. (7) The broadcasting organisation shall— (a) maintain such records and books of account, and render to the owners of rights such reports and accounts; and (b) allow the owner of rights or his duly authori sed agent or representative to inspect al l records and books of account relating to such broadcast, in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 31D provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In fixing the manner and the rate of royalty under sub -section (2), the Appellate Board may require the broadcasting organisation to pay an advance to the owners of rights."], "answer_start": [780]}}
{"id": "cop_000134", "title": "Section 31D: Statutory licence for broadcasting of literary and musical works and sound recording.", "context": "(1) Any broadcasting organi sation desirous of communicating to the public by way of a broadcast or by way of performance of a literary or musical work and sound recording which has already been published may do so subject to the provisions of this section. (2) The broadcasting organisation shall give prior notice, in such manner as may be prescribed, of its intention to broadcast the work stating the duration and territorial coverage of the broadcast, and shall pay to the owner of rights in each work royalties in the manner and at the rate fixed by the Appellate Board. (3) The rates of royalties for radio broadcasting shall be different from television broadcasting and the Appellate Board shall fix separate rates for radio broadcasting and television broadcasting. (4) In fixing the manner and the rate of royalty under sub -section (2), the Appellate Board may require the broadcasting organisation to pay an advance to the owners of rights. (5) The names of the authors of the principal performers of the work shall, except in case of the broadcasting organi sation communicating such work by way of performance, be announced with the broadcast. (6) No fresh alteration to any literary or musical work, which is not technically necessary for the purpose of broadcasting, other than shortening the work for convenience of broadcast, shall be made without the consent of the owners of rights. (7) The broadcasting organisation shall— (a) maintain such records and books of account, and render to the owners of rights such reports and accounts; and (b) allow the owner of rights or his duly authori sed agent or representative to inspect al l records and books of account relating to such broadcast, in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 31D, what is stated in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["The names of the authors of the principal performers of the work shall, except in case of the broadcasting organi sation communicating such work by way of performance, be announced with the broadcast."], "answer_start": [958]}}
{"id": "cop_000135", "title": "Section 31D: Statutory licence for broadcasting of literary and musical works and sound recording.", "context": "(1) Any broadcasting organi sation desirous of communicating to the public by way of a broadcast or by way of performance of a literary or musical work and sound recording which has already been published may do so subject to the provisions of this section. (2) The broadcasting organisation shall give prior notice, in such manner as may be prescribed, of its intention to broadcast the work stating the duration and territorial coverage of the broadcast, and shall pay to the owner of rights in each work royalties in the manner and at the rate fixed by the Appellate Board. (3) The rates of royalties for radio broadcasting shall be different from television broadcasting and the Appellate Board shall fix separate rates for radio broadcasting and television broadcasting. (4) In fixing the manner and the rate of royalty under sub -section (2), the Appellate Board may require the broadcasting organisation to pay an advance to the owners of rights. (5) The names of the authors of the principal performers of the work shall, except in case of the broadcasting organi sation communicating such work by way of performance, be announced with the broadcast. (6) No fresh alteration to any literary or musical work, which is not technically necessary for the purpose of broadcasting, other than shortening the work for convenience of broadcast, shall be made without the consent of the owners of rights. (7) The broadcasting organisation shall— (a) maintain such records and books of account, and render to the owners of rights such reports and accounts; and (b) allow the owner of rights or his duly authori sed agent or representative to inspect al l records and books of account relating to such broadcast, in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does Section 31D(6) say?", "answers": {"text": ["No fresh alteration to any literary or musical work, which is not technically necessary for the purpose of broadcasting, other than shortening the work for convenience of broadcast, shall be made without the consent of the owners of rights."], "answer_start": [1163]}}
{"id": "cop_000136", "title": "Section 31D: Statutory licence for broadcasting of literary and musical works and sound recording.", "context": "(1) Any broadcasting organi sation desirous of communicating to the public by way of a broadcast or by way of performance of a literary or musical work and sound recording which has already been published may do so subject to the provisions of this section. (2) The broadcasting organisation shall give prior notice, in such manner as may be prescribed, of its intention to broadcast the work stating the duration and territorial coverage of the broadcast, and shall pay to the owner of rights in each work royalties in the manner and at the rate fixed by the Appellate Board. (3) The rates of royalties for radio broadcasting shall be different from television broadcasting and the Appellate Board shall fix separate rates for radio broadcasting and television broadcasting. (4) In fixing the manner and the rate of royalty under sub -section (2), the Appellate Board may require the broadcasting organisation to pay an advance to the owners of rights. (5) The names of the authors of the principal performers of the work shall, except in case of the broadcasting organi sation communicating such work by way of performance, be announced with the broadcast. (6) No fresh alteration to any literary or musical work, which is not technically necessary for the purpose of broadcasting, other than shortening the work for convenience of broadcast, shall be made without the consent of the owners of rights. (7) The broadcasting organisation shall— (a) maintain such records and books of account, and render to the owners of rights such reports and accounts; and (b) allow the owner of rights or his duly authori sed agent or representative to inspect al l records and books of account relating to such broadcast, in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does sub-section (7) of Section 31D provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The broadcasting organisation shall— (a) maintain such records and books of account, and render to the owners of rights such reports and accounts; and (b) allow the owner of rights or his duly authori sed agent or representative to inspect al l records and books of account relating to such broadcast, in such manner as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [1408]}}
{"id": "cop_000137", "title": "Section 31D: Statutory licence for broadcasting of literary and musical works and sound recording.", "context": "(8) Nothing in this section shall affect the operation of any licence issued or any agreement entered into before the commencement of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012.", "question": "Under Section 31D, what is stated in sub-section (8)?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this section shall affect the operation of any licence issued or any agreement entered into before the commencement of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000138", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(1) Any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to produce and publish a translation of a literary or dramatic work in any language after a period of seven years from the first publication of the work. (1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section ( 1), any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to produce and publish a translation, in printed or analogous forms of reproduction, of a literary or dram atic work, other than an Indian work, in any language in general use in India after a period of three years from the first publication of such work, if such translation is required for the purposes of teaching, scholarship or research: Provided that where such translation is in a language not in general use in any developed country, such application may be made after a period of one year from such publication. (2) Every application under this section shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and sh all state the proposed retail price of a copy of the translation of the work. (3) Every applicant for a licence under this section shall, along with his application, deposit with the Registrar of Copyrights such fee as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 32 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to produce and publish a translation of a literary or dramatic work in any language after a period of seven years from the first publication of the work."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000139", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(1) Any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to produce and publish a translation of a literary or dramatic work in any language after a period of seven years from the first publication of the work. (1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section ( 1), any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to produce and publish a translation, in printed or analogous forms of reproduction, of a literary or dram atic work, other than an Indian work, in any language in general use in India after a period of three years from the first publication of such work, if such translation is required for the purposes of teaching, scholarship or research: Provided that where such translation is in a language not in general use in any developed country, such application may be made after a period of one year from such publication. (2) Every application under this section shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and sh all state the proposed retail price of a copy of the translation of the work. (3) Every applicant for a licence under this section shall, along with his application, deposit with the Registrar of Copyrights such fee as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 32, what is stated in sub-section (1A)?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section ( 1), any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to produce and publish a translation, in printed or analogous forms of reproduction, of a literary or dram atic work, other than an Indian work, in any language in general use in India after a period of three years from the first publication of such work, if such translation is required for the purposes of teaching, scholarship or research: Provided that where such translation is in a language not in general use in any developed country, such application may be made after a period of one year from such publication."], "answer_start": [221]}}
{"id": "cop_000140", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(1) Any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to produce and publish a translation of a literary or dramatic work in any language after a period of seven years from the first publication of the work. (1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section ( 1), any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to produce and publish a translation, in printed or analogous forms of reproduction, of a literary or dram atic work, other than an Indian work, in any language in general use in India after a period of three years from the first publication of such work, if such translation is required for the purposes of teaching, scholarship or research: Provided that where such translation is in a language not in general use in any developed country, such application may be made after a period of one year from such publication. (2) Every application under this section shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and sh all state the proposed retail price of a copy of the translation of the work. (3) Every applicant for a licence under this section shall, along with his application, deposit with the Registrar of Copyrights such fee as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does Section 32(2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application under this section shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and sh all state the proposed retail price of a copy of the translation of the work."], "answer_start": [861]}}
{"id": "cop_000141", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(1) Any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to produce and publish a translation of a literary or dramatic work in any language after a period of seven years from the first publication of the work. (1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section ( 1), any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to produce and publish a translation, in printed or analogous forms of reproduction, of a literary or dram atic work, other than an Indian work, in any language in general use in India after a period of three years from the first publication of such work, if such translation is required for the purposes of teaching, scholarship or research: Provided that where such translation is in a language not in general use in any developed country, such application may be made after a period of one year from such publication. (2) Every application under this section shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and sh all state the proposed retail price of a copy of the translation of the work. (3) Every applicant for a licence under this section shall, along with his application, deposit with the Registrar of Copyrights such fee as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does sub-section (3) of Section 32 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Every applicant for a licence under this section shall, along with his application, deposit with the Registrar of Copyrights such fee as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [1035]}}
{"id": "cop_000142", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(4) Where an appli cation is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may, after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, grant to the applicant a licence , not being an exclusive licence , to produce and publish a translation of the work in the language mentioned in the application— (i) subject to the condition that the applicant shall pay to the owner of the copyright in the work royalties in respect of copies of the translation of the work sold to the public, calculated at such rate as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of each case, determine in the prescribed manner; and (ii) where such licence is granted on an application under sub -section ( 1A), subject also to the condition that the licence shall not extend to the export of copies of the translation of the work outside India and every copy of such translation shall contain a notice in the language of such translation that the copy is available for distribution only in India: Provided that nothing in clause ( ii) shall apply to the export by G overnment or any authority under the Government of copies of such translation in a language other than English, Frenc h or Spanish or to any country if— (1) such copies are sent to citizens of India residing outside India or to any association of such citizens outside India; or (2) such copies are meant to be used for purposes of teaching, scholarship or research and not for any commercial purpose; and", "question": "Under Section 32, what is stated in sub-section (4)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an appli cation is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may, after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, grant to the applicant a licence , not being an exclusive licence , to produce and publish a translation of the work in the language mentioned in the application— (i) subject to the condition that the applicant shall pay to the owner of the copyright in the work royalties in respect of copies of the translation of the work sold to the public, calculated at such rate as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of each case, determine in the prescribed manner; and (ii) where such licence is granted on an application under sub -section ( 1A), subject also to the condition that the licence shall not extend to the export of copies of the translation of the work outside India and every copy of such translation shall contain a notice in the language of such translation that the copy is available for distribution only in India: Provided that nothing in clause ( ii) shall apply to the export by G overnment or any authority under the Government of copies of such translation in a language other than English, Frenc h or Spanish or to any country if—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000143", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(4) Where an appli cation is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may, after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, grant to the applicant a licence , not being an exclusive licence , to produce and publish a translation of the work in the language mentioned in the application— (i) subject to the condition that the applicant shall pay to the owner of the copyright in the work royalties in respect of copies of the translation of the work sold to the public, calculated at such rate as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of each case, determine in the prescribed manner; and (ii) where such licence is granted on an application under sub -section ( 1A), subject also to the condition that the licence shall not extend to the export of copies of the translation of the work outside India and every copy of such translation shall contain a notice in the language of such translation that the copy is available for distribution only in India: Provided that nothing in clause ( ii) shall apply to the export by G overnment or any authority under the Government of copies of such translation in a language other than English, Frenc h or Spanish or to any country if— (1) such copies are sent to citizens of India residing outside India or to any association of such citizens outside India; or (2) such copies are meant to be used for purposes of teaching, scholarship or research and not for any commercial purpose; and", "question": "What does Section 32(1) say?", "answers": {"text": ["such copies are sent to citizens of India residing outside India or to any association of such citizens outside India; or"], "answer_start": [1197]}}
{"id": "cop_000144", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(4) Where an appli cation is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may, after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, grant to the applicant a licence , not being an exclusive licence , to produce and publish a translation of the work in the language mentioned in the application— (i) subject to the condition that the applicant shall pay to the owner of the copyright in the work royalties in respect of copies of the translation of the work sold to the public, calculated at such rate as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of each case, determine in the prescribed manner; and (ii) where such licence is granted on an application under sub -section ( 1A), subject also to the condition that the licence shall not extend to the export of copies of the translation of the work outside India and every copy of such translation shall contain a notice in the language of such translation that the copy is available for distribution only in India: Provided that nothing in clause ( ii) shall apply to the export by G overnment or any authority under the Government of copies of such translation in a language other than English, Frenc h or Spanish or to any country if— (1) such copies are sent to citizens of India residing outside India or to any association of such citizens outside India; or (2) such copies are meant to be used for purposes of teaching, scholarship or research and not for any commercial purpose; and", "question": "What does sub-section (2) of Section 32 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["such copies are meant to be used for purposes of teaching, scholarship or research and not for any commercial purpose; and"], "answer_start": [1323]}}
{"id": "cop_000145", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(3) in either case, the permission for such export has been given by the Government of that country: Provided further that no licence under this section shall be granted, unless— (a) a translation of the work in the language mentioned in the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him, within seven years or three years or one year, as the case may be, of the first publication of the work, or if a translation has been so published, it has been out of print; (b) the applicant has proved to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board that he had requested and had been denied authorisation by the owner of the copyright to produce and publish such translation, or that he was, after due diligence on his part, unable to find the owner of the copyright; (c) where the applicant was unable to find th e owner of the copyright, he had sent a copy of his request for such authorisation by registered air mail post to the publisher whose name appears from the work, and in the case of an application for a licence under sub -section ( 1), not less than two months before such application; (cc) a period of six months in the case of an a pplication under sub -section (1A) (not being an application under the proviso thereto), or nine months in the case of an application under the proviso to that sub-section, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause (b) of this proviso or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause", "question": "Under Section 32, what is stated in sub-section (3)?", "answers": {"text": ["in either case, the permission for such export has been given by the Government of that country: Provided further that no licence under this section shall be granted, unless— (a) a translation of the work in the language mentioned in the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him, within seven years or three years or one year, as the case may be, of the first publication of the work, or if a translation has been so published, it has been out of print;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000146", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(3) in either case, the permission for such export has been given by the Government of that country: Provided further that no licence under this section shall be granted, unless— (a) a translation of the work in the language mentioned in the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him, within seven years or three years or one year, as the case may be, of the first publication of the work, or if a translation has been so published, it has been out of print; (b) the applicant has proved to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board that he had requested and had been denied authorisation by the owner of the copyright to produce and publish such translation, or that he was, after due diligence on his part, unable to find the owner of the copyright; (c) where the applicant was unable to find th e owner of the copyright, he had sent a copy of his request for such authorisation by registered air mail post to the publisher whose name appears from the work, and in the case of an application for a licence under sub -section ( 1), not less than two months before such application; (cc) a period of six months in the case of an a pplication under sub -section (1A) (not being an application under the proviso thereto), or nine months in the case of an application under the proviso to that sub-section, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause (b) of this proviso or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause", "question": "What does Section 32 say in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["the applicant has proved to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board that he had requested and had been denied authorisation by the owner of the copyright to produce and publish such translation, or that he was, after due diligence on his part, unable to find the owner of the copyright;"], "answer_start": [530]}}
{"id": "cop_000147", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(3) in either case, the permission for such export has been given by the Government of that country: Provided further that no licence under this section shall be granted, unless— (a) a translation of the work in the language mentioned in the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him, within seven years or three years or one year, as the case may be, of the first publication of the work, or if a translation has been so published, it has been out of print; (b) the applicant has proved to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board that he had requested and had been denied authorisation by the owner of the copyright to produce and publish such translation, or that he was, after due diligence on his part, unable to find the owner of the copyright; (c) where the applicant was unable to find th e owner of the copyright, he had sent a copy of his request for such authorisation by registered air mail post to the publisher whose name appears from the work, and in the case of an application for a licence under sub -section ( 1), not less than two months before such application; (cc) a period of six months in the case of an a pplication under sub -section (1A) (not being an application under the proviso thereto), or nine months in the case of an application under the proviso to that sub-section, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause (b) of this proviso or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 32 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["where the applicant was unable to find th e owner of the copyright, he had sent a copy of his request for such authorisation by registered air mail post to the publisher whose name appears from the work, and in the case of an application for a licence under sub -section ( 1), not less than two months before such application;"], "answer_start": [821]}}
{"id": "cop_000148", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(3) in either case, the permission for such export has been given by the Government of that country: Provided further that no licence under this section shall be granted, unless— (a) a translation of the work in the language mentioned in the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him, within seven years or three years or one year, as the case may be, of the first publication of the work, or if a translation has been so published, it has been out of print; (b) the applicant has proved to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board that he had requested and had been denied authorisation by the owner of the copyright to produce and publish such translation, or that he was, after due diligence on his part, unable to find the owner of the copyright; (c) where the applicant was unable to find th e owner of the copyright, he had sent a copy of his request for such authorisation by registered air mail post to the publisher whose name appears from the work, and in the case of an application for a licence under sub -section ( 1), not less than two months before such application; (cc) a period of six months in the case of an a pplication under sub -section (1A) (not being an application under the proviso thereto), or nine months in the case of an application under the proviso to that sub-section, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause (b) of this proviso or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause", "question": "Under Section 32, what is stated in clause (cc)?", "answers": {"text": ["a period of six months in the case of an a pplication under sub -section (1A) (not being an application under the proviso thereto), or nine months in the case of an application under the proviso to that sub-section, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause"], "answer_start": [1153]}}
{"id": "cop_000149", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(3) in either case, the permission for such export has been given by the Government of that country: Provided further that no licence under this section shall be granted, unless— (a) a translation of the work in the language mentioned in the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him, within seven years or three years or one year, as the case may be, of the first publication of the work, or if a translation has been so published, it has been out of print; (b) the applicant has proved to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board that he had requested and had been denied authorisation by the owner of the copyright to produce and publish such translation, or that he was, after due diligence on his part, unable to find the owner of the copyright; (c) where the applicant was unable to find th e owner of the copyright, he had sent a copy of his request for such authorisation by registered air mail post to the publisher whose name appears from the work, and in the case of an application for a licence under sub -section ( 1), not less than two months before such application; (cc) a period of six months in the case of an a pplication under sub -section (1A) (not being an application under the proviso thereto), or nine months in the case of an application under the proviso to that sub-section, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause (b) of this proviso or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause", "question": "What does Section 32 say in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["of this proviso or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause"], "answer_start": [1434]}}
{"id": "cop_000150", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(c) of this proviso, from the date of sending of such copy, and the translation of the work in the language mentioned i n the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or nine months, as the case may be; (ccc) in the case of any application made under sub-section (1A)— (i) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be translated are printed on all the copies of the translation; (ii) if the work is composed mainly of illustrations, the provisions of section 32A are also complied with; (d) the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to produce and publish a correct translation of the work and possesses the means to pay to the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section; (e) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (f) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) Any broadcasting authority may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence t o produce and publish the translation of— (a) a work referred to in sub -section ( 1A) and published in printed or analogous forms of reproduction; or (b) any text incorporated in audio -visual fixations prepared and published solely for the purpose of systematic instructional activities, for broadcasting such translation for the purposes of teaching or for the dissemina tion of the results of specialised, technical or scientific research to the experts in any particular field. (6) The provisions of sub -sections", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 32 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["of this proviso, from the date of sending of such copy, and the translation of the work in the language mentioned i n the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or nine months, as the case may be;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000151", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(c) of this proviso, from the date of sending of such copy, and the translation of the work in the language mentioned i n the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or nine months, as the case may be; (ccc) in the case of any application made under sub-section (1A)— (i) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be translated are printed on all the copies of the translation; (ii) if the work is composed mainly of illustrations, the provisions of section 32A are also complied with; (d) the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to produce and publish a correct translation of the work and possesses the means to pay to the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section; (e) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (f) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) Any broadcasting authority may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence t o produce and publish the translation of— (a) a work referred to in sub -section ( 1A) and published in printed or analogous forms of reproduction; or (b) any text incorporated in audio -visual fixations prepared and published solely for the purpose of systematic instructional activities, for broadcasting such translation for the purposes of teaching or for the dissemina tion of the results of specialised, technical or scientific research to the experts in any particular field. (6) The provisions of sub -sections", "question": "Under Section 32, what is stated in clause (ccc)?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of any application made under sub-section (1A)— (i) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be translated are printed on all the copies of the translation; (ii) if the work is composed mainly of illustrations, the provisions of section 32A are also complied with;"], "answer_start": [314]}}
{"id": "cop_000152", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(c) of this proviso, from the date of sending of such copy, and the translation of the work in the language mentioned i n the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or nine months, as the case may be; (ccc) in the case of any application made under sub-section (1A)— (i) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be translated are printed on all the copies of the translation; (ii) if the work is composed mainly of illustrations, the provisions of section 32A are also complied with; (d) the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to produce and publish a correct translation of the work and possesses the means to pay to the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section; (e) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (f) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) Any broadcasting authority may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence t o produce and publish the translation of— (a) a work referred to in sub -section ( 1A) and published in printed or analogous forms of reproduction; or (b) any text incorporated in audio -visual fixations prepared and published solely for the purpose of systematic instructional activities, for broadcasting such translation for the purposes of teaching or for the dissemina tion of the results of specialised, technical or scientific research to the experts in any particular field. (6) The provisions of sub -sections", "question": "In Section 32, what is meant by 'the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to produce and publish a correct translation of the work and possesses the'?", "answers": {"text": ["the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to produce and publish a correct translation of the work and possesses the means to pay to the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section;"], "answer_start": [641]}}
{"id": "cop_000153", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(c) of this proviso, from the date of sending of such copy, and the translation of the work in the language mentioned i n the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or nine months, as the case may be; (ccc) in the case of any application made under sub-section (1A)— (i) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be translated are printed on all the copies of the translation; (ii) if the work is composed mainly of illustrations, the provisions of section 32A are also complied with; (d) the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to produce and publish a correct translation of the work and possesses the means to pay to the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section; (e) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (f) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) Any broadcasting authority may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence t o produce and publish the translation of— (a) a work referred to in sub -section ( 1A) and published in printed or analogous forms of reproduction; or (b) any text incorporated in audio -visual fixations prepared and published solely for the purpose of systematic instructional activities, for broadcasting such translation for the purposes of teaching or for the dissemina tion of the results of specialised, technical or scientific research to the experts in any particular field. (6) The provisions of sub -sections", "question": "What does clause (e) of Section 32 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and"], "answer_start": [877]}}
{"id": "cop_000154", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(c) of this proviso, from the date of sending of such copy, and the translation of the work in the language mentioned i n the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or nine months, as the case may be; (ccc) in the case of any application made under sub-section (1A)— (i) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be translated are printed on all the copies of the translation; (ii) if the work is composed mainly of illustrations, the provisions of section 32A are also complied with; (d) the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to produce and publish a correct translation of the work and possesses the means to pay to the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section; (e) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (f) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) Any broadcasting authority may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence t o produce and publish the translation of— (a) a work referred to in sub -section ( 1A) and published in printed or analogous forms of reproduction; or (b) any text incorporated in audio -visual fixations prepared and published solely for the purpose of systematic instructional activities, for broadcasting such translation for the purposes of teaching or for the dissemina tion of the results of specialised, technical or scientific research to the experts in any particular field. (6) The provisions of sub -sections", "question": "Under Section 32, what is stated in clause (f)?", "answers": {"text": ["an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work."], "answer_start": [951]}}
{"id": "cop_000155", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(c) of this proviso, from the date of sending of such copy, and the translation of the work in the language mentioned i n the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or nine months, as the case may be; (ccc) in the case of any application made under sub-section (1A)— (i) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be translated are printed on all the copies of the translation; (ii) if the work is composed mainly of illustrations, the provisions of section 32A are also complied with; (d) the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to produce and publish a correct translation of the work and possesses the means to pay to the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section; (e) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (f) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) Any broadcasting authority may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence t o produce and publish the translation of— (a) a work referred to in sub -section ( 1A) and published in printed or analogous forms of reproduction; or (b) any text incorporated in audio -visual fixations prepared and published solely for the purpose of systematic instructional activities, for broadcasting such translation for the purposes of teaching or for the dissemina tion of the results of specialised, technical or scientific research to the experts in any particular field. (6) The provisions of sub -sections", "question": "What does Section 32(5) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Any broadcasting authority may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence t o produce and publish the translation of— (a) a work referred to in sub -section ( 1A) and published in printed or analogous forms of reproduction; or (b) any text incorporated in audio -visual fixations prepared and published solely for the purpose of systematic instructional activities, for broadcasting such translation for the purposes of teaching or for the dissemina tion of the results of specialised, technical or scientific research to the experts in any particular field."], "answer_start": [1060]}}
{"id": "cop_000156", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(c) of this proviso, from the date of sending of such copy, and the translation of the work in the language mentioned i n the application has not been published by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or nine months, as the case may be; (ccc) in the case of any application made under sub-section (1A)— (i) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be translated are printed on all the copies of the translation; (ii) if the work is composed mainly of illustrations, the provisions of section 32A are also complied with; (d) the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to produce and publish a correct translation of the work and possesses the means to pay to the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section; (e) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (f) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) Any broadcasting authority may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence t o produce and publish the translation of— (a) a work referred to in sub -section ( 1A) and published in printed or analogous forms of reproduction; or (b) any text incorporated in audio -visual fixations prepared and published solely for the purpose of systematic instructional activities, for broadcasting such translation for the purposes of teaching or for the dissemina tion of the results of specialised, technical or scientific research to the experts in any particular field. (6) The provisions of sub -sections", "question": "What does sub-section (6) of Section 32 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of sub -sections"], "answer_start": [1623]}}
{"id": "cop_000157", "title": "Section 32: Licence to produce and publish translations.", "context": "(2) to ( 4) in so far as they are relatable to an application under sub-section ( 1A), shall, with the necessary modifications, apply to the grant of a licence under sub-section (5) and such licence shall not also be granted unless— (a) the translation is made from a work lawfully acquired; (b) the broadcast is made through the medium of sound and visual recordings; (c) such recording has been lawfully and exclusively made for the purpose of broadcasting in India by the applicant or by other broadcasting agency; and (d) the translation and the broadcasting of such translation are not used for any commercial purposes. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section,— (a) “developed country” means a country which is not a developing country; (b) “developing country” means a country which is for the time being regarded as such in conformity with the practice of the General Assembly of the United Nations; (c) “purposes of research ” does not include purposes of industrial research, or purposes of research by bodies corporate (not being bodies corporate owned or controlled by Government) or other association or body of persons for commercial purposes; (d) “purposes of teaching, research or scholarship” includes— (i) purposes of instructional activi ty at all levels in educational, institu tions, including Schools, Colleges, Universities and tutorial institutions; and (ii) purposes of all other types of organised educational activity.", "question": "Under Section 32, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["to ( 4) in so far as they are relatable to an application under sub-section ( 1A), shall, with the necessary modifications, apply to the grant of a licence under sub-section (5) and such licence shall not also be granted unless— (a) the translation is made from a work lawfully acquired; (b) the broadcast is made through the medium of sound and visual recordings; (c) such recording has been lawfully and exclusively made for the purpose of broadcasting in India by the applicant or by other broadcasting agency; and (d) the translation and the broadcasting of such translation are not used for any commercial purposes. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section,— (a) “developed country” means a country which is not a developing country; (b) “developing country” means a country which is for the time being regarded as such in conformity with the practice of the General Assembly of the United Nations; (c) “purposes of research ” does not include purposes of industrial research, or purposes of research by bodies corporate (not being bodies corporate owned or controlled by Government) or other association or body of persons for commercial purposes; (d) “purposes of teaching, research or scholarship” includes— (i) purposes of instructional activi ty at all levels in educational, institu tions, including Schools, Colleges, Universities and tutorial institutions; and (ii) purposes of all other types of organised educational activity."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000158", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(1) Where, after the expiration of the relevant period from the date of the first publication of an edition of a literary , scientific or artistic work,— (a) the copies of such edition are not made available in India; or (b) such copies have not been put on sale in India for a period of six months, to the public, or in connection with systematic instructional activities at a price reasonably related to that normally charged in India for comparable works by the owner of the right of reproduction or by any person authorised by him in this behalf, any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to reproduce and publish such work in printed or analogous forms of reproduction at the price at which such edition is sold or at a lower price for the purposes of systematic instructional activities. (2) Every such application shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and shall state the proposed retail price of a copy of the work to be reproduced. (3) Every applicant for a licence under this sectio n shall, along with his application, deposit w ith the Registrar of Copyrights such fee as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 32A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, after the expiration of the relevant period from the date of the first publication of an edition of a literary , scientific or artistic work,— (a) the copies of such edition are not made available in India; or (b) such copies have not been put on sale in India for a period of six months, to the public, or in connection with systematic instructional activities at a price reasonably related to that normally charged in India for comparable works by the owner of the right of reproduction or by any person authorised by him in this behalf, any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to reproduce and publish such work in printed or analogous forms of reproduction at the price at which such edition is sold or at a lower price for the purposes of systematic instructional activities."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000159", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(1) Where, after the expiration of the relevant period from the date of the first publication of an edition of a literary , scientific or artistic work,— (a) the copies of such edition are not made available in India; or (b) such copies have not been put on sale in India for a period of six months, to the public, or in connection with systematic instructional activities at a price reasonably related to that normally charged in India for comparable works by the owner of the right of reproduction or by any person authorised by him in this behalf, any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to reproduce and publish such work in printed or analogous forms of reproduction at the price at which such edition is sold or at a lower price for the purposes of systematic instructional activities. (2) Every such application shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and shall state the proposed retail price of a copy of the work to be reproduced. (3) Every applicant for a licence under this sectio n shall, along with his application, deposit w ith the Registrar of Copyrights such fee as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 32A, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Every such application shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and shall state the proposed retail price of a copy of the work to be reproduced."], "answer_start": [814]}}
{"id": "cop_000160", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(1) Where, after the expiration of the relevant period from the date of the first publication of an edition of a literary , scientific or artistic work,— (a) the copies of such edition are not made available in India; or (b) such copies have not been put on sale in India for a period of six months, to the public, or in connection with systematic instructional activities at a price reasonably related to that normally charged in India for comparable works by the owner of the right of reproduction or by any person authorised by him in this behalf, any person may apply to the Appellate Board for a licence to reproduce and publish such work in printed or analogous forms of reproduction at the price at which such edition is sold or at a lower price for the purposes of systematic instructional activities. (2) Every such application shall be made in such form as may be prescribed and shall state the proposed retail price of a copy of the work to be reproduced. (3) Every applicant for a licence under this sectio n shall, along with his application, deposit w ith the Registrar of Copyrights such fee as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does Section 32A(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Every applicant for a licence under this sectio n shall, along with his application, deposit w ith the Registrar of Copyrights such fee as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [971]}}
{"id": "cop_000161", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(4) Where an application is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may, after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, grant to th e applicant a licence, not being an exclusive licence, to produce and publish a reproduction of the work mentioned in the application s ubject to the conditions that,— (i) the applicant shall pay to the owner of the copyright in the work royalties in respec t of copies of the reproduction of the work sold to the public, calculated at such rate as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of each case, determine in the prescribed manner; (ii) a licence granted under this section shall not extend to the export of copies of the reproduction of the work outside India and every copy of such reproduction shall contain a notice that the copy is available for distribution only in India: Provided that no such licence shall be granted unless— (a) the applicant has proved to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board that he had requested and had been denied authorisation by the owner of the copyright in the work to reproduce and publish such work or that he was, after due diligence on his part, unable to find such owner; (b) where the applicant was unable to find the owner of the copyright, he had sent a copy of his request for such authorisation by registered air-mail post to the publisher whose name appears from the work not less than three months before the application for the licence; (c) the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to reproduce and publish an accurate reproduction of the work and possesses the means to pay the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section;", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 32A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may, after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, grant to th e applicant a licence, not being an exclusive licence, to produce and publish a reproduction of the work mentioned in the application s ubject to the conditions that,— (i) the applicant shall pay to the owner of the copyright in the work royalties in respec t of copies of the reproduction of the work sold to the public, calculated at such rate as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of each case, determine in the prescribed manner; (ii) a licence granted under this section shall not extend to the export of copies of the reproduction of the work outside India and every copy of such reproduction shall contain a notice that the copy is available for distribution only in India: Provided that no such licence shall be granted unless— (a) the applicant has proved to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board that he had requested and had been denied authorisation by the owner of the copyright in the work to reproduce and publish such work or that he was, after due diligence on his part, unable to find such owner;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000162", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(4) Where an application is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may, after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, grant to th e applicant a licence, not being an exclusive licence, to produce and publish a reproduction of the work mentioned in the application s ubject to the conditions that,— (i) the applicant shall pay to the owner of the copyright in the work royalties in respec t of copies of the reproduction of the work sold to the public, calculated at such rate as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of each case, determine in the prescribed manner; (ii) a licence granted under this section shall not extend to the export of copies of the reproduction of the work outside India and every copy of such reproduction shall contain a notice that the copy is available for distribution only in India: Provided that no such licence shall be granted unless— (a) the applicant has proved to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board that he had requested and had been denied authorisation by the owner of the copyright in the work to reproduce and publish such work or that he was, after due diligence on his part, unable to find such owner; (b) where the applicant was unable to find the owner of the copyright, he had sent a copy of his request for such authorisation by registered air-mail post to the publisher whose name appears from the work not less than three months before the application for the licence; (c) the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to reproduce and publish an accurate reproduction of the work and possesses the means to pay the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section;", "question": "Under Section 32A, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["where the applicant was unable to find the owner of the copyright, he had sent a copy of his request for such authorisation by registered air-mail post to the publisher whose name appears from the work not less than three months before the application for the licence;"], "answer_start": [1177]}}
{"id": "cop_000163", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(4) Where an application is made to the Appellate Board under this section, it may, after holding such inquiry as may be prescribed, grant to th e applicant a licence, not being an exclusive licence, to produce and publish a reproduction of the work mentioned in the application s ubject to the conditions that,— (i) the applicant shall pay to the owner of the copyright in the work royalties in respec t of copies of the reproduction of the work sold to the public, calculated at such rate as the Appellate Board may, in the circumstances of each case, determine in the prescribed manner; (ii) a licence granted under this section shall not extend to the export of copies of the reproduction of the work outside India and every copy of such reproduction shall contain a notice that the copy is available for distribution only in India: Provided that no such licence shall be granted unless— (a) the applicant has proved to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board that he had requested and had been denied authorisation by the owner of the copyright in the work to reproduce and publish such work or that he was, after due diligence on his part, unable to find such owner; (b) where the applicant was unable to find the owner of the copyright, he had sent a copy of his request for such authorisation by registered air-mail post to the publisher whose name appears from the work not less than three months before the application for the licence; (c) the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to reproduce and publish an accurate reproduction of the work and possesses the means to pay the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section;", "question": "How does Section 32A define 'the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to reproduce and publish an accurate reproduction of the work and possesses the'?", "answers": {"text": ["the Appellate Board is satisfied that the applicant is competent to reproduce and publish an accurate reproduction of the work and possesses the means to pay the owner of the copyright the royalties payable to him under this section;"], "answer_start": [1450]}}
{"id": "cop_000164", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(d) the applicant undertakes to reproduce and publish the work at such price as may be fixed by the Appellate Board, being a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for works of the same standard on the same or similar subjects; (e) a period of six months in the case of an application for the reproduction and publication of any work of natural science, physical science, mathematics or technology, or a period of three months in the case of an application for the reproduc tion and publication of any other work, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause ( a), or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause (b), from the date of sending of a copy, and a reproduction of the work has not been publish ed by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or, three months, as the case may be; (f) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be reproduced are printed on all the copies of the reproduction; (g) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (h) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) No licence to rep roduce and publish the translation of a work shall be granted under this section unless such translation has been published by the owne r of the right of translation or any person authorised by him and the translation is not in a language in general use in India.", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 32A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the applicant undertakes to reproduce and publish the work at such price as may be fixed by the Appellate Board, being a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for works of the same standard on the same or similar subjects;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000165", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(d) the applicant undertakes to reproduce and publish the work at such price as may be fixed by the Appellate Board, being a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for works of the same standard on the same or similar subjects; (e) a period of six months in the case of an application for the reproduction and publication of any work of natural science, physical science, mathematics or technology, or a period of three months in the case of an application for the reproduc tion and publication of any other work, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause ( a), or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause (b), from the date of sending of a copy, and a reproduction of the work has not been publish ed by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or, three months, as the case may be; (f) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be reproduced are printed on all the copies of the reproduction; (g) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (h) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) No licence to rep roduce and publish the translation of a work shall be granted under this section unless such translation has been published by the owne r of the right of translation or any person authorised by him and the translation is not in a language in general use in India.", "question": "Under Section 32A, what is stated in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["a period of six months in the case of an application for the reproduction and publication of any work of natural science, physical science, mathematics or technology, or a period of three months in the case of an application for the reproduc tion and publication of any other work, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause ( a), or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause (b), from the date of sending of a copy, and a reproduction of the work has not been publish ed by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or, three months, as the case may be;"], "answer_start": [257]}}
{"id": "cop_000166", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(d) the applicant undertakes to reproduce and publish the work at such price as may be fixed by the Appellate Board, being a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for works of the same standard on the same or similar subjects; (e) a period of six months in the case of an application for the reproduction and publication of any work of natural science, physical science, mathematics or technology, or a period of three months in the case of an application for the reproduc tion and publication of any other work, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause ( a), or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause (b), from the date of sending of a copy, and a reproduction of the work has not been publish ed by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or, three months, as the case may be; (f) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be reproduced are printed on all the copies of the reproduction; (g) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (h) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) No licence to rep roduce and publish the translation of a work shall be granted under this section unless such translation has been published by the owne r of the right of translation or any person authorised by him and the translation is not in a language in general use in India.", "question": "What does Section 32A say in clause (f)?", "answers": {"text": ["the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be reproduced are printed on all the copies of the reproduction;"], "answer_start": [913]}}
{"id": "cop_000167", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(d) the applicant undertakes to reproduce and publish the work at such price as may be fixed by the Appellate Board, being a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for works of the same standard on the same or similar subjects; (e) a period of six months in the case of an application for the reproduction and publication of any work of natural science, physical science, mathematics or technology, or a period of three months in the case of an application for the reproduc tion and publication of any other work, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause ( a), or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause (b), from the date of sending of a copy, and a reproduction of the work has not been publish ed by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or, three months, as the case may be; (f) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be reproduced are printed on all the copies of the reproduction; (g) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (h) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) No licence to rep roduce and publish the translation of a work shall be granted under this section unless such translation has been published by the owne r of the right of translation or any person authorised by him and the translation is not in a language in general use in India.", "question": "What does clause (g) of Section 32A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and"], "answer_start": [1069]}}
{"id": "cop_000168", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(d) the applicant undertakes to reproduce and publish the work at such price as may be fixed by the Appellate Board, being a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for works of the same standard on the same or similar subjects; (e) a period of six months in the case of an application for the reproduction and publication of any work of natural science, physical science, mathematics or technology, or a period of three months in the case of an application for the reproduc tion and publication of any other work, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause ( a), or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause (b), from the date of sending of a copy, and a reproduction of the work has not been publish ed by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or, three months, as the case may be; (f) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be reproduced are printed on all the copies of the reproduction; (g) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (h) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) No licence to rep roduce and publish the translation of a work shall be granted under this section unless such translation has been published by the owne r of the right of translation or any person authorised by him and the translation is not in a language in general use in India.", "question": "Under Section 32A, what is stated in clause (h)?", "answers": {"text": ["an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work."], "answer_start": [1143]}}
{"id": "cop_000169", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(d) the applicant undertakes to reproduce and publish the work at such price as may be fixed by the Appellate Board, being a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for works of the same standard on the same or similar subjects; (e) a period of six months in the case of an application for the reproduction and publication of any work of natural science, physical science, mathematics or technology, or a period of three months in the case of an application for the reproduc tion and publication of any other work, has elapsed from the date of making the request under clause ( a), or where a copy of the request has been sent under clause (b), from the date of sending of a copy, and a reproduction of the work has not been publish ed by the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him within the said period of six months or, three months, as the case may be; (f) the name of the author and the title of the particular edition of the work proposed to be reproduced are printed on all the copies of the reproduction; (g) the author has not withdrawn from circulation copies of the work; and (h) an opportunity of being heard is given, wherever practicable, to the owner of the copyright in the work. (5) No licence to rep roduce and publish the translation of a work shall be granted under this section unless such translation has been published by the owne r of the right of translation or any person authorised by him and the translation is not in a language in general use in India.", "question": "What does Section 32A(5) say?", "answers": {"text": ["No licence to rep roduce and publish the translation of a work shall be granted under this section unless such translation has been published by the owne r of the right of translation or any person authorised by him and the translation is not in a language in general use in India."], "answer_start": [1252]}}
{"id": "cop_000170", "title": "Section 32A: Licence to reproduce and publish works for certain purpose s.", "context": "(6) The provisions of this section shall also apply to the reproduction and publication, or translation into a language in general use in India, of any text incorporated in audio -visual fixations prepared and published solely for the purpose of systematic instructional activities. Explanation.—For the purpose of this section, “relevant period ”, in relation to any work, means a period of— (a) seven years from the date of the first publication of that work, where the application is for the reproduction and publication of any work of, or relating to, fiction, poetry, drama, music or art; (b) three years from the date of the first publication of that work, where the application is for the reproduction and publication of any work of, or relating to, natura l science, physical science, mathematics or technology; and (c) five years from the date of the first publication of that work, in any other case.", "question": "What does sub-section (6) of Section 32A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this section shall also apply to the reproduction and publication, or translation into a language in general use in India, of any text incorporated in audio -visual fixations prepared and published solely for the purpose of systematic instructional activities. Explanation.—For the purpose of this section, “relevant period ”, in relation to any work, means a period of— (a) seven years from the date of the first publication of that work, where the application is for the reproduction and publication of any work of, or relating to, fiction, poetry, drama, music or art; (b) three years from the date of the first publication of that work, where the application is for the reproduction and publication of any work of, or relating to, natura l science, physical science, mathematics or technology; and (c) five years from the date of the first publication of that work, in any other case."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000171", "title": "Section 32B: Termination of licences issued under this Chapter.", "context": "(1) If, at any time after the granting of a licence to produce and publish the translation of a work in an y language under sub -section ( 1A) of section 32 (hereafter in this sub-section referred to as the licensed work), the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him publishes a tra nslation of such work in the same language and which is substantially the same in content at a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for the translation of works of the same standard on the same or similar subject, the licence so granted shall be terminated: Provided that no such termination shall take effect until after the expiry of a period of three months from the date of service of a notice in the prescribed manner on the person holding such licence by the owner of the right of translation intimating the publication of the translation as aforesaid: Provided further that copies of the licensed work produced and published by the person holding such licence before the termination of the licence takes effect may continue to be sold or distributed until the copies already produced and published are exhausted.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 32B provide?", "answers": {"text": ["If, at any time after the granting of a licence to produce and publish the translation of a work in an y language under sub -section ( 1A) of section 32 (hereafter in this sub-section referred to as the licensed work), the owner of the copyright in the work or any person authorised by him publishes a tra nslation of such work in the same language and which is substantially the same in content at a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for the translation of works of the same standard on the same or similar subject, the licence so granted shall be terminated: Provided that no such termination shall take effect until after the expiry of a period of three months from the date of service of a notice in the prescribed manner on the person holding such licence by the owner of the right of translation intimating the publication of the translation as aforesaid: Provided further that copies of the licensed work produced and published by the person holding such licence before the termination of the licence takes effect may continue to be sold or distributed until the copies already produced and published are exhausted."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000172", "title": "Section 32B: Termination of licences issued under this Chapter.", "context": "(2) If, at any time after the granting of a licence to produce and publish the reproduction or translation of any work under section 32 A, the owner of the right of reproduction or any person authorised by him sells or distributes copies of such work or a translation thereof, as the case may be, in the same language and which is substantially the same in content at a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for works of the same standard on the same or similar subject, the licence so granted shall be terminated: Provided that no such termination shall take effect until after the expiry of a period of three months from the date of service of a notice in the pr escribed manner on the person holding the licence by the owner of the right of reproduc tion intimating the sale or distribution of the copies of th e editions of work as aforesaid: Provided further that any copies already reproduced by the licensee before such termination takes effect may continue to be sold or distributed until the copies already produced are exhausted.", "question": "Under Section 32B, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["If, at any time after the granting of a licence to produce and publish the reproduction or translation of any work under section 32 A, the owner of the right of reproduction or any person authorised by him sells or distributes copies of such work or a translation thereof, as the case may be, in the same language and which is substantially the same in content at a price reasonably related to the price normally charged in India for works of the same standard on the same or similar subject, the licence so granted shall be terminated: Provided that no such termination shall take effect until after the expiry of a period of three months from the date of service of a notice in the pr escribed manner on the person holding the licence by the owner of the right of reproduc tion intimating the sale or distribution of the copies of th e editions of work as aforesaid: Provided further that any copies already reproduced by the licensee before such termination takes effect may continue to be sold or distributed until the copies already produced are exhausted."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000173", "title": "Section 33: Registration of Copyright society.", "context": "(1) No person or association of persons shall, after coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994 commence or, carry on the business of issuing or granting licences in respect of any work in which copyright subsists or in respect of any other rights conferred by this Act except under or in accordance with the registration granted under sub-section (3): Provided that an owner of copyright shall, in his individual capacity, continue to have the right to grant licences in respect of his own works consistent with his obligations as a member of t he registered copyright society: Provided further that the business of issuing or granting license in respect of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works incorporated in a cinematograph films or sound recording shall be carried out only through a copyright society duly registered under this Act: Provided also that a perform ing rights society functioning in accordance with the provisions of section 33 on the date immediately before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994 (38 of 1994) shall be de emed to be a copyright society for the purposes of this Chapter and every such society shall get itself registered within a period of one year form the date of commencement of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994. (2) Any association of persons who fulfils such conditions as may be prescribed may apply for permission to do the business specified in sub-section (1) to the Registrar of Copyrights who shall submit the application to the Central Government.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 33 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["No person or association of persons shall, after coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994 commence or, carry on the business of issuing or granting licences in respect of any work in which copyright subsists or in respect of any other rights conferred by this Act except under or in accordance with the registration granted under sub-section (3): Provided that an owner of copyright shall, in his individual capacity, continue to have the right to grant licences in respect of his own works consistent with his obligations as a member of t he registered copyright society: Provided further that the business of issuing or granting license in respect of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works incorporated in a cinematograph films or sound recording shall be carried out only through a copyright society duly registered under this Act: Provided also that a perform ing rights society functioning in accordance with the provisions of section 33 on the date immediately before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994 (38 of 1994) shall be de emed to be a copyright society for the purposes of this Chapter and every such society shall get itself registered within a period of one year form the date of commencement of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000174", "title": "Section 33: Registration of Copyright society.", "context": "(1) No person or association of persons shall, after coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994 commence or, carry on the business of issuing or granting licences in respect of any work in which copyright subsists or in respect of any other rights conferred by this Act except under or in accordance with the registration granted under sub-section (3): Provided that an owner of copyright shall, in his individual capacity, continue to have the right to grant licences in respect of his own works consistent with his obligations as a member of t he registered copyright society: Provided further that the business of issuing or granting license in respect of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works incorporated in a cinematograph films or sound recording shall be carried out only through a copyright society duly registered under this Act: Provided also that a perform ing rights society functioning in accordance with the provisions of section 33 on the date immediately before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994 (38 of 1994) shall be de emed to be a copyright society for the purposes of this Chapter and every such society shall get itself registered within a period of one year form the date of commencement of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994. (2) Any association of persons who fulfils such conditions as may be prescribed may apply for permission to do the business specified in sub-section (1) to the Registrar of Copyrights who shall submit the application to the Central Government.", "question": "Under Section 33, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any association of persons who fulfils such conditions as may be prescribed may apply for permission to do the business specified in sub-section (1) to the Registrar of Copyrights who shall submit the application to the Central Government."], "answer_start": [1305]}}
{"id": "cop_000175", "title": "Section 33: Registration of Copyright society.", "context": "(3) The Central Government may, having regard to the in terests of the authors and other owners of rights under this Act, the interest and convenience of the public and in particular of the groups of persons who are most likely to seek licences in respect of the relevant rights and the ability and professional competence of the applicants, register such association of persons as a copyright society subject to such conditions as may be prescribed: Provided that the Central Government shall not ordinarily register more than one copyright society to do business in respect of the same class of Works. (3A) The registration granted to a copyright society under sub -section (3) shall be for a period of five years and may be renewed from time to time before the end of every five years on a request in the prescribed form and the Central Government may renew the registration after considering the report of Registrar of Copyright on the working of the copyright society under section 36: Provided that the renewal of the registration of a copyright society shall be subject to the continued collective control of the copyright society being shared with the authors of works in their capacity as owners of copyrights or of the right to receive royalty: Provided further that every copyright society already registered before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012 (27 of 2012) shall get itself registered under this Chapter within a period of one years form the date of commencement of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012.", "question": "What does Section 33(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, having regard to the in terests of the authors and other owners of rights under this Act, the interest and convenience of the public and in particular of the groups of persons who are most likely to seek licences in respect of the relevant rights and the ability and professional competence of the applicants, register such association of persons as a copyright society subject to such conditions as may be prescribed: Provided that the Central Government shall not ordinarily register more than one copyright society to do business in respect of the same class of Works."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000176", "title": "Section 33: Registration of Copyright society.", "context": "(3) The Central Government may, having regard to the in terests of the authors and other owners of rights under this Act, the interest and convenience of the public and in particular of the groups of persons who are most likely to seek licences in respect of the relevant rights and the ability and professional competence of the applicants, register such association of persons as a copyright society subject to such conditions as may be prescribed: Provided that the Central Government shall not ordinarily register more than one copyright society to do business in respect of the same class of Works. (3A) The registration granted to a copyright society under sub -section (3) shall be for a period of five years and may be renewed from time to time before the end of every five years on a request in the prescribed form and the Central Government may renew the registration after considering the report of Registrar of Copyright on the working of the copyright society under section 36: Provided that the renewal of the registration of a copyright society shall be subject to the continued collective control of the copyright society being shared with the authors of works in their capacity as owners of copyrights or of the right to receive royalty: Provided further that every copyright society already registered before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012 (27 of 2012) shall get itself registered under this Chapter within a period of one years form the date of commencement of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012.", "question": "What does sub-section (3A) of Section 33 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The registration granted to a copyright society under sub -section (3) shall be for a period of five years and may be renewed from time to time before the end of every five years on a request in the prescribed form and the Central Government may renew the registration after considering the report of Registrar of Copyright on the working of the copyright society under section 36: Provided that the renewal of the registration of a copyright society shall be subject to the continued collective control of the copyright society being shared with the authors of works in their capacity as owners of copyrights or of the right to receive royalty: Provided further that every copyright society already registered before the coming into force of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012 (27 of 2012) shall get itself registered under this Chapter within a period of one years form the date of commencement of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012."], "answer_start": [609]}}
{"id": "cop_000177", "title": "Section 33: Registration of Copyright society.", "context": "(4) The Central Government may, if it is s atisfied that a copyright society is being managed in a manner detrimental to the interests of the authors and other owners of rights concerned, cancel the registration of such society after such inquiry as may be prescribed. (5) If the Central Government is of the opinion that in the interest of the authors and other owners of rights concerned or for non -compliance of sections 33A, sub -section ( 3) of section 35 or and section 36 of any change carried out in the instrument by which the c opyright society is established or incorporated and registered by the Central Government without prior notice to it , is necessary so to do it may, by order suspend the registration of such society pending inquiry for such period not exceeding one year as may be specified in such order under sub -section ( 4) and that Government shall appoint an administrator to discharge the functions of the copyright society.", "question": "Under Section 33, what is stated in sub-section (4)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, if it is s atisfied that a copyright society is being managed in a manner detrimental to the interests of the authors and other owners of rights concerned, cancel the registration of such society after such inquiry as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000178", "title": "Section 33: Registration of Copyright society.", "context": "(4) The Central Government may, if it is s atisfied that a copyright society is being managed in a manner detrimental to the interests of the authors and other owners of rights concerned, cancel the registration of such society after such inquiry as may be prescribed. (5) If the Central Government is of the opinion that in the interest of the authors and other owners of rights concerned or for non -compliance of sections 33A, sub -section ( 3) of section 35 or and section 36 of any change carried out in the instrument by which the c opyright society is established or incorporated and registered by the Central Government without prior notice to it , is necessary so to do it may, by order suspend the registration of such society pending inquiry for such period not exceeding one year as may be specified in such order under sub -section ( 4) and that Government shall appoint an administrator to discharge the functions of the copyright society.", "question": "What does Section 33(5) say?", "answers": {"text": ["If the Central Government is of the opinion that in the interest of the authors and other owners of rights concerned or for non -compliance of sections 33A, sub -section ( 3) of section 35 or and section 36 of any change carried out in the instrument by which the c opyright society is established or incorporated and registered by the Central Government without prior notice to it , is necessary so to do it may, by order suspend the registration of such society pending inquiry for such period not exceeding one year as may be specified in such order under sub -section ( 4) and that Government shall appoint an administrator to discharge the functions of the copyright society."], "answer_start": [273]}}
{"id": "cop_000179", "title": "Section 33A: Tariff Scheme by copyright societies.", "context": "(1) Every copyright society shall publish its tariff scheme in such manner as may be prescribed. (2) Any person who is aggrieved by the tariff scheme may appeal to the Appellate Board and the Board may, it satisfied after holding such inquiry as it may consider necessary, make such orders as may be required to remove any unreasonable element, anomaly or inconsistency therein: Provided that the aggrieved person shall pay to the copyright society any fee as may be prescribed that has fallen due before making an appeal to the Appellate Board and shall continue to pay such fee until the appeal is decided, and the Board shall not issue any order staying the collection of such fee pending disposal of the appeal: Provided further that the Appellate Board may after hearing the parties fix an interim tariff and direct the aggrieved parties to make the payment according pending disposal of the appeal.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 33A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Every copyright society shall publish its tariff scheme in such manner as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000180", "title": "Section 33A: Tariff Scheme by copyright societies.", "context": "(1) Every copyright society shall publish its tariff scheme in such manner as may be prescribed. (2) Any person who is aggrieved by the tariff scheme may appeal to the Appellate Board and the Board may, it satisfied after holding such inquiry as it may consider necessary, make such orders as may be required to remove any unreasonable element, anomaly or inconsistency therein: Provided that the aggrieved person shall pay to the copyright society any fee as may be prescribed that has fallen due before making an appeal to the Appellate Board and shall continue to pay such fee until the appeal is decided, and the Board shall not issue any order staying the collection of such fee pending disposal of the appeal: Provided further that the Appellate Board may after hearing the parties fix an interim tariff and direct the aggrieved parties to make the payment according pending disposal of the appeal.", "question": "Under Section 33A, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person who is aggrieved by the tariff scheme may appeal to the Appellate Board and the Board may, it satisfied after holding such inquiry as it may consider necessary, make such orders as may be required to remove any unreasonable element, anomaly or inconsistency therein: Provided that the aggrieved person shall pay to the copyright society any fee as may be prescribed that has fallen due before making an appeal to the Appellate Board and shall continue to pay such fee until the appeal is decided, and the Board shall not issue any order staying the collection of such fee pending disposal of the appeal: Provided further that the Appellate Board may after hearing the parties fix an interim tariff and direct the aggrieved parties to make the payment according pending disposal of the appeal."], "answer_start": [101]}}
{"id": "cop_000181", "title": "Section 34: Administration of rights of owner by copyright society.", "context": "(1) Subject to such co nditions as may be prescribed,— (a) a copyright society may accept from an author and other owners of right exclusive authorisation to administer any right in any work by issue of licences or collection of licence fees or both; and (b) an author and other owners of right shall have the right to withdraw such authorisation without prejudice to the rights of the copyright society under any contract. (2) It shall be competent for a copyright society to enter into agreement with any foreign society or organisation administering rights corresponding to rights under this Act, to entrust to such foreign society or organisation the administration in any foreign country of rights administered by the said copyright society in India, or for administering in India the rights administered in a foreign country by such foreign society or organisation: Provided that no such society or organisation shall permit any discrimination in regard to the terms of licence or the distribution of fees collected between rights in Indian and other works. (3) Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, a copyright society may— (i) issue licences under section 30 in respect of any rights under this Act; (ii) collect fees in pursuance of such licences; (iii) distribute such fees among author and other owners of right after making deductions for its own expenses; (iv) perform any other functions consistent with the provisions of section 35.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 34 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to such co nditions as may be prescribed,— (a) a copyright society may accept from an author and other owners of right exclusive authorisation to administer any right in any work by issue of licences or collection of licence fees or both; and (b) an author and other owners of right shall have the right to withdraw such authorisation without prejudice to the rights of the copyright society under any contract."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000182", "title": "Section 34: Administration of rights of owner by copyright society.", "context": "(1) Subject to such co nditions as may be prescribed,— (a) a copyright society may accept from an author and other owners of right exclusive authorisation to administer any right in any work by issue of licences or collection of licence fees or both; and (b) an author and other owners of right shall have the right to withdraw such authorisation without prejudice to the rights of the copyright society under any contract. (2) It shall be competent for a copyright society to enter into agreement with any foreign society or organisation administering rights corresponding to rights under this Act, to entrust to such foreign society or organisation the administration in any foreign country of rights administered by the said copyright society in India, or for administering in India the rights administered in a foreign country by such foreign society or organisation: Provided that no such society or organisation shall permit any discrimination in regard to the terms of licence or the distribution of fees collected between rights in Indian and other works. (3) Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, a copyright society may— (i) issue licences under section 30 in respect of any rights under this Act; (ii) collect fees in pursuance of such licences; (iii) distribute such fees among author and other owners of right after making deductions for its own expenses; (iv) perform any other functions consistent with the provisions of section 35.", "question": "Under Section 34, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["It shall be competent for a copyright society to enter into agreement with any foreign society or organisation administering rights corresponding to rights under this Act, to entrust to such foreign society or organisation the administration in any foreign country of rights administered by the said copyright society in India, or for administering in India the rights administered in a foreign country by such foreign society or organisation: Provided that no such society or organisation shall permit any discrimination in regard to the terms of licence or the distribution of fees collected between rights in Indian and other works."], "answer_start": [428]}}
{"id": "cop_000183", "title": "Section 34: Administration of rights of owner by copyright society.", "context": "(1) Subject to such co nditions as may be prescribed,— (a) a copyright society may accept from an author and other owners of right exclusive authorisation to administer any right in any work by issue of licences or collection of licence fees or both; and (b) an author and other owners of right shall have the right to withdraw such authorisation without prejudice to the rights of the copyright society under any contract. (2) It shall be competent for a copyright society to enter into agreement with any foreign society or organisation administering rights corresponding to rights under this Act, to entrust to such foreign society or organisation the administration in any foreign country of rights administered by the said copyright society in India, or for administering in India the rights administered in a foreign country by such foreign society or organisation: Provided that no such society or organisation shall permit any discrimination in regard to the terms of licence or the distribution of fees collected between rights in Indian and other works. (3) Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, a copyright society may— (i) issue licences under section 30 in respect of any rights under this Act; (ii) collect fees in pursuance of such licences; (iii) distribute such fees among author and other owners of right after making deductions for its own expenses; (iv) perform any other functions consistent with the provisions of section 35.", "question": "What does Section 34(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, a copyright society may— (i) issue licences under section 30 in respect of any rights under this Act; (ii) collect fees in pursuance of such licences; (iii) distribute such fees among author and other owners of right after making deductions for its own expenses; (iv) perform any other functions consistent with the provisions of section 35."], "answer_start": [1068]}}
{"id": "cop_000184", "title": "Section 35: Control over the copyrig ht society by the author and other owners of right.", "context": "(1) Every copyright society shall be subject to the collective control of the owners of rights under this Act whose rights it administers (not being author and other owners of right under this Act a dministered by a foreign society or organisation referred to in sub-section (2) of section 34) and shall, in suc h manner as may be prescribed,— (a) obtain the approval of such owners of rights for its procedures of collection and distribution of fees; (b) obtain their approval for the utilisation of any amounts collected as fees for any purpose other than distribution to the owner of rights; and (c) provide to such owners regular, full and detailed information concern ing all its activities, in relation to the administration of their rights. (2) All fees distributed among the author and other owners of right shall, as far as may be, be distributed in proportion to the actual use of their works. (3) Every copyright society shall have a governing body wit h such number of persons elected from among the members of the society consisting of equal number of authors and owners of work for the purpose of the administration of the society as may be specified. (4) All members of copyright society shall enjoy equal membership rights and there shall be no discrimination between authors and owners of rights in the distribution of royalties.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 35 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Every copyright society shall be subject to the collective control of the owners of rights under this Act whose rights it administers (not being author and other owners of right under this Act a dministered by a foreign society or organisation referred to in sub-section (2) of section 34) and shall, in suc h manner as may be prescribed,— (a) obtain the approval of such owners of rights for its procedures of collection and distribution of fees; (b) obtain their approval for the utilisation of any amounts collected as fees for any purpose other than distribution to the owner of rights; and (c) provide to such owners regular, full and detailed information concern ing all its activities, in relation to the administration of their rights."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000185", "title": "Section 35: Control over the copyrig ht society by the author and other owners of right.", "context": "(1) Every copyright society shall be subject to the collective control of the owners of rights under this Act whose rights it administers (not being author and other owners of right under this Act a dministered by a foreign society or organisation referred to in sub-section (2) of section 34) and shall, in suc h manner as may be prescribed,— (a) obtain the approval of such owners of rights for its procedures of collection and distribution of fees; (b) obtain their approval for the utilisation of any amounts collected as fees for any purpose other than distribution to the owner of rights; and (c) provide to such owners regular, full and detailed information concern ing all its activities, in relation to the administration of their rights. (2) All fees distributed among the author and other owners of right shall, as far as may be, be distributed in proportion to the actual use of their works. (3) Every copyright society shall have a governing body wit h such number of persons elected from among the members of the society consisting of equal number of authors and owners of work for the purpose of the administration of the society as may be specified. (4) All members of copyright society shall enjoy equal membership rights and there shall be no discrimination between authors and owners of rights in the distribution of royalties.", "question": "Under Section 35, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["All fees distributed among the author and other owners of right shall, as far as may be, be distributed in proportion to the actual use of their works."], "answer_start": [752]}}
{"id": "cop_000186", "title": "Section 35: Control over the copyrig ht society by the author and other owners of right.", "context": "(1) Every copyright society shall be subject to the collective control of the owners of rights under this Act whose rights it administers (not being author and other owners of right under this Act a dministered by a foreign society or organisation referred to in sub-section (2) of section 34) and shall, in suc h manner as may be prescribed,— (a) obtain the approval of such owners of rights for its procedures of collection and distribution of fees; (b) obtain their approval for the utilisation of any amounts collected as fees for any purpose other than distribution to the owner of rights; and (c) provide to such owners regular, full and detailed information concern ing all its activities, in relation to the administration of their rights. (2) All fees distributed among the author and other owners of right shall, as far as may be, be distributed in proportion to the actual use of their works. (3) Every copyright society shall have a governing body wit h such number of persons elected from among the members of the society consisting of equal number of authors and owners of work for the purpose of the administration of the society as may be specified. (4) All members of copyright society shall enjoy equal membership rights and there shall be no discrimination between authors and owners of rights in the distribution of royalties.", "question": "What does Section 35(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Every copyright society shall have a governing body wit h such number of persons elected from among the members of the society consisting of equal number of authors and owners of work for the purpose of the administration of the society as may be specified."], "answer_start": [908]}}
{"id": "cop_000187", "title": "Section 35: Control over the copyrig ht society by the author and other owners of right.", "context": "(1) Every copyright society shall be subject to the collective control of the owners of rights under this Act whose rights it administers (not being author and other owners of right under this Act a dministered by a foreign society or organisation referred to in sub-section (2) of section 34) and shall, in suc h manner as may be prescribed,— (a) obtain the approval of such owners of rights for its procedures of collection and distribution of fees; (b) obtain their approval for the utilisation of any amounts collected as fees for any purpose other than distribution to the owner of rights; and (c) provide to such owners regular, full and detailed information concern ing all its activities, in relation to the administration of their rights. (2) All fees distributed among the author and other owners of right shall, as far as may be, be distributed in proportion to the actual use of their works. (3) Every copyright society shall have a governing body wit h such number of persons elected from among the members of the society consisting of equal number of authors and owners of work for the purpose of the administration of the society as may be specified. (4) All members of copyright society shall enjoy equal membership rights and there shall be no discrimination between authors and owners of rights in the distribution of royalties.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 35 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["All members of copyright society shall enjoy equal membership rights and there shall be no discrimination between authors and owners of rights in the distribution of royalties."], "answer_start": [1170]}}
{"id": "cop_000188", "title": "Section 36: Submission of returns and reports.", "context": "(1) Every copyright shall submit to the Registrar of Copyrights such returns as may be prescribed. (2) Any officer duly authorised by the Central Government in this behalf may call for any report and also call for any records of any copyright society for the purpose of satisfying himself that the fees collected by the society in respect of rig hts administered by it are being utilised or distributed in accordance with the provisions of this Act.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 36 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Every copyright shall submit to the Registrar of Copyrights such returns as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000189", "title": "Section 36: Submission of returns and reports.", "context": "(1) Every copyright shall submit to the Registrar of Copyrights such returns as may be prescribed. (2) Any officer duly authorised by the Central Government in this behalf may call for any report and also call for any records of any copyright society for the purpose of satisfying himself that the fees collected by the society in respect of rig hts administered by it are being utilised or distributed in accordance with the provisions of this Act.", "question": "Under Section 36, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any officer duly authorised by the Central Government in this behalf may call for any report and also call for any records of any copyright society for the purpose of satisfying himself that the fees collected by the society in respect of rig hts administered by it are being utilised or distributed in accordance with the provisions of this Act."], "answer_start": [103]}}
{"id": "cop_000190", "title": "Section 36A: Rights and liabilities of performing rights societies.", "context": "Nothing in this Chapter shall affect any rights or liabilities in any work in connection wit h a copyright society which had accrued or were incurred on or before the day prior to the commencement of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012, or any legal proceedings in respect of any such rights or liabilities pending on that day.", "question": "What does Section 36A provide regarding rights and liabilities of performing rights societies?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this Chapter shall affect any rights or liabilities in any work in connection wit h a copyright society which had accrued or were incurred on or before the day prior to the commencement of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012, or any legal proceedings in respect of any such rights or liabilities pending on that day."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000191", "title": "Section 37: Broadcast reproduction right.", "context": "(1) Every broadcasting organisation shall have a special right to be known as “broadcast reproduction right” in respect of its broadcasts. (2) The broadcast reprodu ction right shall subsist until twenty -five years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the broadcast is made. (3) During the continuance of a broadcast reproduction right in relation to any broadcast, any person who, without the licence of the owner of the right does any of the following acts of the broadcast or any substantial part thereof,— (a) re-broadcast the broadcast; or (b) causes the broadcast to be heard or seen by the public on payment of any charges; or (c) makes any sound recording or visual recording of the broadcast; or (d) makes any reproduction of such sound recording or visual recording where such initial recording was done without licence or, where it was licensed, for any purpose not envisaged by such licence; or (e) sells or given on commercial rental or offer for sale or for such rental, may such sound recording or visual recording referred to in clause (c) or clause (d).", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 37 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Every broadcasting organisation shall have a special right to be known as “broadcast reproduction right” in respect of its broadcasts."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000192", "title": "Section 37: Broadcast reproduction right.", "context": "(1) Every broadcasting organisation shall have a special right to be known as “broadcast reproduction right” in respect of its broadcasts. (2) The broadcast reprodu ction right shall subsist until twenty -five years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the broadcast is made. (3) During the continuance of a broadcast reproduction right in relation to any broadcast, any person who, without the licence of the owner of the right does any of the following acts of the broadcast or any substantial part thereof,— (a) re-broadcast the broadcast; or (b) causes the broadcast to be heard or seen by the public on payment of any charges; or (c) makes any sound recording or visual recording of the broadcast; or (d) makes any reproduction of such sound recording or visual recording where such initial recording was done without licence or, where it was licensed, for any purpose not envisaged by such licence; or (e) sells or given on commercial rental or offer for sale or for such rental, may such sound recording or visual recording referred to in clause (c) or clause (d).", "question": "Under Section 37, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The broadcast reprodu ction right shall subsist until twenty -five years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the broadcast is made."], "answer_start": [143]}}
{"id": "cop_000193", "title": "Section 37: Broadcast reproduction right.", "context": "(1) Every broadcasting organisation shall have a special right to be known as “broadcast reproduction right” in respect of its broadcasts. (2) The broadcast reprodu ction right shall subsist until twenty -five years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the broadcast is made. (3) During the continuance of a broadcast reproduction right in relation to any broadcast, any person who, without the licence of the owner of the right does any of the following acts of the broadcast or any substantial part thereof,— (a) re-broadcast the broadcast; or (b) causes the broadcast to be heard or seen by the public on payment of any charges; or (c) makes any sound recording or visual recording of the broadcast; or (d) makes any reproduction of such sound recording or visual recording where such initial recording was done without licence or, where it was licensed, for any purpose not envisaged by such licence; or (e) sells or given on commercial rental or offer for sale or for such rental, may such sound recording or visual recording referred to in clause (c) or clause (d).", "question": "What does Section 37(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["During the continuance of a broadcast reproduction right in relation to any broadcast, any person who, without the licence of the owner of the right does any of the following acts of the broadcast or any substantial part thereof,— (a) re-broadcast the broadcast; or (b) causes the broadcast to be heard or seen by the public on payment of any charges; or (c) makes any sound recording or visual recording of the broadcast; or (d) makes any reproduction of such sound recording or visual recording where such initial recording was done without licence or, where it was licensed, for any purpose not envisaged by such licence; or (e) sells or given on commercial rental or offer for sale or for such rental, may such sound recording or visual recording referred to in clause (c) or clause (d)."], "answer_start": [316]}}
{"id": "cop_000194", "title": "Section 38: Performer’s right.", "context": "(1) Where any performer appears or engages in any performance, he shall have a special right to be known as the “performer’s right” in relation to such performance. (2) The performer’s right shall subsist until fifty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the performance is made.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 38 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any performer appears or engages in any performance, he shall have a special right to be known as the “performer’s right” in relation to such performance."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000195", "title": "Section 38: Performer’s right.", "context": "(1) Where any performer appears or engages in any performance, he shall have a special right to be known as the “performer’s right” in relation to such performance. (2) The performer’s right shall subsist until fifty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the performance is made.", "question": "Under Section 38, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The performer’s right shall subsist until fifty years from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the performance is made."], "answer_start": [169]}}
{"id": "cop_000196", "title": "Section 38A: Exclusive right of performers.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the rights conferred on authors, the performer’s right which is an exclusive right subject to the provisions of this Act to do or authori se for doing any of the following acts in respect of the performance or any substantial part thereof, namely:— (a) to make a sound recording or a visual recording of the performance, including— (i) reproduction of it in any material form including the storing of it in any med ium by electronic or any other means; (ii) issuance of copies of it in any material form including the storing of it in any medium by electronic or any other means; (iii) communication of it to the public; (iv) selling or giving it on commercial rental or offer for sale or for commercial r ental any copy or the recording; (b) to broadcast or communicate the performance to the public except where the performance is already broadcast. (2) Once a performer has, by written agreement, consented to the incorporati on of his performance in a cinematograph film he shall not, in the absence of any contract to the contrary, object to the enjoyment by the producer of the film of the performer’s right in the same film: Provided that, notwithstanding anything contained in this sub-section, the performer shall be entitled for royalties in case of making of the performances for commercial use.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 38A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the rights conferred on authors, the performer’s right which is an exclusive right subject to the provisions of this Act to do or authori se for doing any of the following acts in respect of the performance or any substantial part thereof, namely:— (a) to make a sound recording or a visual recording of the performance, including— (i) reproduction of it in any material form including the storing of it in any med ium by electronic or any other means; (ii) issuance of copies of it in any material form including the storing of it in any medium by electronic or any other means; (iii) communication of it to the public; (iv) selling or giving it on commercial rental or offer for sale or for commercial r ental any copy or the recording; (b) to broadcast or communicate the performance to the public except where the performance is already broadcast."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000197", "title": "Section 38A: Exclusive right of performers.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the rights conferred on authors, the performer’s right which is an exclusive right subject to the provisions of this Act to do or authori se for doing any of the following acts in respect of the performance or any substantial part thereof, namely:— (a) to make a sound recording or a visual recording of the performance, including— (i) reproduction of it in any material form including the storing of it in any med ium by electronic or any other means; (ii) issuance of copies of it in any material form including the storing of it in any medium by electronic or any other means; (iii) communication of it to the public; (iv) selling or giving it on commercial rental or offer for sale or for commercial r ental any copy or the recording; (b) to broadcast or communicate the performance to the public except where the performance is already broadcast. (2) Once a performer has, by written agreement, consented to the incorporati on of his performance in a cinematograph film he shall not, in the absence of any contract to the contrary, object to the enjoyment by the producer of the film of the performer’s right in the same film: Provided that, notwithstanding anything contained in this sub-section, the performer shall be entitled for royalties in case of making of the performances for commercial use.", "question": "Under Section 38A, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Once a performer has, by written agreement, consented to the incorporati on of his performance in a cinematograph film he shall not, in the absence of any contract to the contrary, object to the enjoyment by the producer of the film of the performer’s right in the same film: Provided that, notwithstanding anything contained in this sub-section, the performer shall be entitled for royalties in case of making of the performances for commercial use."], "answer_start": [881]}}
{"id": "cop_000198", "title": "Section 38B: Moral rights of the performer.", "context": "The performer of a performance shall, independently of his right after assignment, either wholly or partially of his right, have the right,— (a) to claim to be identified as the performer of his performance except where omission is dictated by the manner of the use of the performance; and (b) to restrain or claim damage in respect of any distortion, mutilation or other modification of his performance that would be prejudicial to his reputation. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause, it is already clarified that mere removal of any portion of a performance for the purpose of editing, or to fit th e recording within a limited duration, or any other modification required for purely technical reasons shall not be deemed to be prejudicial to the performer’s reputation.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 38B provide?", "answers": {"text": ["to claim to be identified as the performer of his performance except where omission is dictated by the manner of the use of the performance; and"], "answer_start": [145]}}
{"id": "cop_000199", "title": "Section 38B: Moral rights of the performer.", "context": "The performer of a performance shall, independently of his right after assignment, either wholly or partially of his right, have the right,— (a) to claim to be identified as the performer of his performance except where omission is dictated by the manner of the use of the performance; and (b) to restrain or claim damage in respect of any distortion, mutilation or other modification of his performance that would be prejudicial to his reputation. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause, it is already clarified that mere removal of any portion of a performance for the purpose of editing, or to fit th e recording within a limited duration, or any other modification required for purely technical reasons shall not be deemed to be prejudicial to the performer’s reputation.", "question": "Under Section 38B, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["to restrain or claim damage in respect of any distortion, mutilation or other modification of his performance that would be prejudicial to his reputation. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause, it is already clarified that mere removal of any portion of a performance for the purpose of editing, or to fit th e recording within a limited duration, or any other modification required for purely technical reasons shall not be deemed to be prejudicial to the performer’s reputation."], "answer_start": [294]}}
{"id": "cop_000200", "title": "Section 39: Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer ’s right.", "context": "No br oadcast reproduction right or performer's right shall be deemed to be infringed by— (a) the making of any sound recording or visual recording for the private use of the person making such recording, or solely for purposes of bona fide teaching or research; or (b) the use, consistent with fair dealing, of excerpts of a performance or of a broadcast in the reporting of current events or for bona fide review, teaching or research; or (c) such other acts, with any necessary adaptations and modifications, which do not constitute infringement of copyright under section 52.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 39 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the making of any sound recording or visual recording for the private use of the person making such recording, or solely for purposes of bona fide teaching or research; or"], "answer_start": [94]}}
{"id": "cop_000201", "title": "Section 39: Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer ’s right.", "context": "No br oadcast reproduction right or performer's right shall be deemed to be infringed by— (a) the making of any sound recording or visual recording for the private use of the person making such recording, or solely for purposes of bona fide teaching or research; or (b) the use, consistent with fair dealing, of excerpts of a performance or of a broadcast in the reporting of current events or for bona fide review, teaching or research; or (c) such other acts, with any necessary adaptations and modifications, which do not constitute infringement of copyright under section 52.", "question": "Under Section 39, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["the use, consistent with fair dealing, of excerpts of a performance or of a broadcast in the reporting of current events or for bona fide review, teaching or research; or"], "answer_start": [270]}}
{"id": "cop_000202", "title": "Section 39: Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer ’s right.", "context": "No br oadcast reproduction right or performer's right shall be deemed to be infringed by— (a) the making of any sound recording or visual recording for the private use of the person making such recording, or solely for purposes of bona fide teaching or research; or (b) the use, consistent with fair dealing, of excerpts of a performance or of a broadcast in the reporting of current events or for bona fide review, teaching or research; or (c) such other acts, with any necessary adaptations and modifications, which do not constitute infringement of copyright under section 52.", "question": "What does Section 39 say in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["such other acts, with any necessary adaptations and modifications, which do not constitute infringement of copyright under section 52."], "answer_start": [445]}}
{"id": "cop_000203", "title": "Section 39A: Certain provisions to apply in case of broadcast reproduction right and performer’s rights.", "context": "(2) The broadcast reproduction right or the performer’s right shall not affect the separate copyright in any work in respect of which, the broadcast or the performance, as the case may be, is made.", "question": "What does sub-section (2) of Section 39A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The broadcast reproduction right or the performer’s right shall not affect the separate copyright in any work in respect of which, the broadcast or the performance, as the case may be, is made."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000204", "title": "Section 40: Power to extend copyright to foreign works.", "context": "The Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, direct that all or any provisions of this Act shall apply— (a) to work first published in any territory outside India to which the order relates in like manner as if they were first published within India; (b) to unpublished works, or any class thereof, the authors whereof were at the time of the making of the work, subjects or citizens of a foreign country to which the order relates, in like manner as if the authors were citizens of India; (c) in respect of domicile in any territory outside India to which the order relates in like manner as if such domicile were in India;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 40 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["to work first published in any territory outside India to which the order relates in like manner as if they were first published within India;"], "answer_start": [135]}}
{"id": "cop_000205", "title": "Section 40: Power to extend copyright to foreign works.", "context": "The Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, direct that all or any provisions of this Act shall apply— (a) to work first published in any territory outside India to which the order relates in like manner as if they were first published within India; (b) to unpublished works, or any class thereof, the authors whereof were at the time of the making of the work, subjects or citizens of a foreign country to which the order relates, in like manner as if the authors were citizens of India; (c) in respect of domicile in any territory outside India to which the order relates in like manner as if such domicile were in India;", "question": "Under Section 40, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["to unpublished works, or any class thereof, the authors whereof were at the time of the making of the work, subjects or citizens of a foreign country to which the order relates, in like manner as if the authors were citizens of India;"], "answer_start": [282]}}
{"id": "cop_000206", "title": "Section 40: Power to extend copyright to foreign works.", "context": "The Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, direct that all or any provisions of this Act shall apply— (a) to work first published in any territory outside India to which the order relates in like manner as if they were first published within India; (b) to unpublished works, or any class thereof, the authors whereof were at the time of the making of the work, subjects or citizens of a foreign country to which the order relates, in like manner as if the authors were citizens of India; (c) in respect of domicile in any territory outside India to which the order relates in like manner as if such domicile were in India;", "question": "What does Section 40 say in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["in respect of domicile in any territory outside India to which the order relates in like manner as if such domicile were in India;"], "answer_start": [521]}}
{"id": "cop_000207", "title": "Section 40: Power to extend copyright to foreign works.", "context": "The Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, direct that all or any provisions of this Act shall apply— (d) to any work of which the author was at the date of the first publica tion thereof, or, in a case where the author was dead at that date, was at the time of hi s death, a subject or citizen of a foreign country to which the order relates in like manner as if the author was a citizen of India at that date or time; and thereupon, subject to the provisions of this Chapter and of the order, this Act shall apply accordingly: Provided that— (i) before making an order under this section in respect of any foreign country (other than a country with which India has entered into a treaty or which is a party to a convention relating to copyright to which India is also a part y), the Central Government shall be satisfied that that foreign country has made, or has undertaken to make, such provisions if any, as it appears to the Central Government expedient to require for the protection in that country of works entitled to copy right under the provisions of this Act; (ii) the order may provide that the provisions of this Act shall apply either generally or in relation to such classes of works or such classes of cases as may be specified in the order; (iii) the order may provide t hat the term of copyright in India shall not exceed that conferred by the law of the country to which the order relates but such a term or copyright shall not exceed the term of copyright provided under this Act; (iv) the order may provide that the enjo yment of the rights conferred by this Act shall be subject to the accomplishment of such conditions and formalities, if any, as may be prescribed by the order; (v) in applying the provisions of this Act as to ownership of copyright, the order may make such exception and modifications as appear necessary, having regard to the law of the foreign country; (vi) the order may provide that this Act or any part thereof shall not apply to works made before the commencement of the order or that this Act or any part thereof shall apply to works first published before the commencement of the order.", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 40 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["to any work of which the author was at the date of the first publica tion thereof, or, in a case where the author was dead at that date, was at the time of hi s death, a subject or citizen of a foreign country to which the order relates in like manner as if the author was a citizen of India at that date or time; and thereupon, subject to the provisions of this Chapter and of the order, this Act shall apply accordingly: Provided that— (i) before making an order under this section in respect of any foreign country (other than a country with which India has entered into a treaty or which is a party to a convention relating to copyright to which India is also a part y), the Central Government shall be satisfied that that foreign country has made, or has undertaken to make, such provisions if any, as it appears to the Central Government expedient to require for the protection in that country of works entitled to copy right under the provisions of this Act; (ii) the order may provide that the provisions of this Act shall apply either generally or in relation to such classes of works or such classes of cases as may be specified in the order; (iii) the order may provide t hat the term of copyright in India shall not exceed that conferred by the law of the country to which the order relates but such a term or copyright shall not exceed the term of copyright provided under this Act; (iv) the order may provide that the enjo yment of the rights conferred by this Act shall be subject to the accomplishment of such conditions and formalities, if any, as may be prescribed by the order; (v) in applying the provisions of this Act as to ownership of copyright, the order may make such exception and modifications as appear necessary, having regard to the law of the foreign country; (vi) the order may provide that this Act or any part thereof shall not apply to works made before the commencement of the order or that this Act or any part thereof shall apply to works first published before the commencement of the order."], "answer_start": [135]}}
{"id": "cop_000208", "title": "Section 40A: Power of Central Government to apply Chapter VIII to broadcastin g organisations and performers in certain other countries.", "context": "(1) If the Central Government is satisfied that a foreign country (other than a country with which India has entered into a treaty or which is a party to a convention relating to rights of broadcastin g organisations and performers to which India is also a party) has made or has undertake n to make such provisions, if any, as it appears to the Central Government expedient to require, for the protection in that foreign country, of the rights of broadcasting organisations and performers as is available under this Act, it may, by order published in the Official Gazette, direct that the provisions of Chapter VIII shall apply— (a) to broadcasting organisation whose headquarters is situated in a country to which the order relates or, the broadcast was transmitted from a transmitted situated in a country to which the order relates as if the headquarters of such organisation were situated in India or such broadcast were made from India; (b) to performances that took place outside India to which the order relates in like manner as if they took place in India; (c) to performance that are incorporated in a sound recording published in a country to which the order relates as if it were published in India; (d) to performances not fixed on a sound recording broadcast by a broadcasting organisation the headquarters of which is located in a country to which the order relates or where the broadcast is transmitted from a transmitted which is situated in a country to which the order r elates as if the headquarters of such organisation were situated in India or such broadcast were made from India.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 40A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["If the Central Government is satisfied that a foreign country (other than a country with which India has entered into a treaty or which is a party to a convention relating to rights of broadcastin g organisations and performers to which India is also a party) has made or has undertake n to make such provisions, if any, as it appears to the Central Government expedient to require, for the protection in that foreign country, of the rights of broadcasting organisations and performers as is available under this Act, it may, by order published in the Official Gazette, direct that the provisions of Chapter VIII shall apply— (a) to broadcasting organisation whose headquarters is situated in a country to which the order relates or, the broadcast was transmitted from a transmitted situated in a country to which the order relates as if the headquarters of such organisation were situated in India or such broadcast were made from India; (b) to performances that took place outside India to which the order relates in like manner as if they took place in India; (c) to performance that are incorporated in a sound recording published in a country to which the order relates as if it were published in India; (d) to performances not fixed on a sound recording broadcast by a broadcasting organisation the headquarters of which is located in a country to which the order relates or where the broadcast is transmitted from a transmitted which is situated in a country to which the order r elates as if the headquarters of such organisation were situated in India or such broadcast were made from India."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000209", "title": "Section 40A: Power of Central Government to apply Chapter VIII to broadcastin g organisations and performers in certain other countries.", "context": "(2) Every order made under sub-section (1) may provide that— (i) the provisions of Chapter VII I, shall apply either generally or in relation to such class or classes of broadcasts or performances or such other class o r classes of cases as may be specified in the order; (ii) the term of the rights of broadcasting organisations and performers in India shall not exceed such term as is conferred by the law of the country to which the order relates; (iii) the enjoyment of the rights conferred by Chapter VIII shall be subject to the accomplishment of such conditions and formalities, if any, as may be specified in that order; (iv) Chapter VIII of any part thereof shall not apply to broadcast and performances made before the commencement of the order or that Chapter VIII or any part thereof shall not apply to broadcasts and performances broadcast or performed before the commencement of the order; (v) in case of ownership of rights o f broadcasting organisations and performers, the provisions of Chapter VIII shall apply with such exceptions and modifications as the Central Government may, having regard to the law of the foreign country, consider necessary.", "question": "Under Section 40A, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Every order made under sub-section (1) may provide that— (i) the provisions of Chapter VII I, shall apply either generally or in relation to such class or classes of broadcasts or performances or such other class o r classes of cases as may be specified in the order; (ii) the term of the rights of broadcasting organisations and performers in India shall not exceed such term as is conferred by the law of the country to which the order relates; (iii) the enjoyment of the rights conferred by Chapter VIII shall be subject to the accomplishment of such conditions and formalities, if any, as may be specified in that order; (iv) Chapter VIII of any part thereof shall not apply to broadcast and performances made before the commencement of the order or that Chapter VIII or any part thereof shall not apply to broadcasts and performances broadcast or performed before the commencement of the order; (v) in case of ownership of rights o f broadcasting organisations and performers, the provisions of Chapter VIII shall apply with such exceptions and modifications as the Central Government may, having regard to the law of the foreign country, consider necessary."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000213", "title": "Section 42: Power to restrict rights in works of foreign authors first published in India.", "context": "If it appears to the Central Government that a foreign country does not give or has not undertaken to give ade quate protection to the works of Indian authors, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, direct that such of the provisions of this Act as confer copyright on works first published in India shall not apply to works, publishe d after the date specified in the order, the authors whereof are subjects or citizens of such foreign country and are not domiciled in India, and thereupon those provisions shall not apply to such works.", "question": "What does Section 42 provide regarding power to restrict rights in works of foreign authors first published in india?", "answers": {"text": ["If it appears to the Central Government that a foreign country does not give or has not undertaken to give ade quate protection to the works of Indian authors, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, direct that such of the provisions of this Act as confer copyright on works first published in India shall not apply to works, publishe d after the date specified in the order, the authors whereof are subjects or citizens of such foreign country and are not domiciled in India, and thereupon those provisions shall not apply to such works."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000214", "title": "Section 42A: Power to restrict rights of foreign broadcast ing org anisations and performers.", "context": "If it appears to the Central Government that a foreign country does not give or has not undertaken to give adequate protection to rights of broadcasting organisations or performers, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, direct that such of the provisions of this Act as confer right t o broadcasting organisations or performers, as the case may be, shall not apply to broadcasting organisations or performers whereof are based or incorporated in such foreign country or are subjects or citizens of such foreign country and are not inc orporated or domiciled in India, and thereupon those provisions shall not apply to such broadcasting organisations or performers: Provided that it does not exceed the period provided under this Act.", "question": "What does Section 42A provide regarding power to restrict rights of foreign broadcast ing org anisations and performers?", "answers": {"text": ["If it appears to the Central Government that a foreign country does not give or has not undertaken to give adequate protection to rights of broadcasting organisations or performers, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, direct that such of the provisions of this Act as confer right t o broadcasting organisations or performers, as the case may be, shall not apply to broadcasting organisations or performers whereof are based or incorporated in such foreign country or are subjects or citizens of such foreign country and are not inc orporated or domiciled in India, and thereupon those provisions shall not apply to such broadcasting organisations or performers: Provided that it does not exceed the period provided under this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000215", "title": "Section 43: Orders under this Chapter to be laid before Parliament.", "context": "Every order made by the Central Government under this Chapter shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid before both Houses of Parliament and shall be s ubject to such modifications as Parliament may make during the session in which it is so laid or the session immediately following.", "question": "What does Section 43 provide regarding orders under this chapter to be laid before parliament?", "answers": {"text": ["Every order made by the Central Government under this Chapter shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid before both Houses of Parliament and shall be s ubject to such modifications as Parliament may make during the session in which it is so laid or the session immediately following."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000216", "title": "Section 44: Register of Copyrights.", "context": "There shall be kept at the Copyright Office a register in th e prescribed form to be called the Register of Copyrights in which may be entered the names or titles of works and the names and addresses of authors, publishers and owners of copyright and such other particulars as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does Section 44 provide regarding register of copyrights?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be kept at the Copyright Office a register in th e prescribed form to be called the Register of Copyrights in which may be entered the names or titles of works and the names and addresses of authors, publishers and owners of copyright and such other particulars as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000217", "title": "Section 45: Entries in regist er of Copyrights.", "context": "(1) The author o r publisher of, or the owner of or other person interested in the copyright in, any work may make an application in the prescribed form accompanied by the prescribed fee to the Registrar of Copyrights for entering particul ars of the wor k in the Register of Copyrights: Provided that in respect of an artistic work which is used or is capable of being used in relation to any goods or services, the application shall include a statement to that effect and shall be accompani ed by a certificate from the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) , to the effect that no trade mark identical with or deceptively similar to such artistic work has been registered under that Act in the name of, or that no application has been made under that Act for such registration by, any person other than the applicant. (2) On receipt of an application in respect of any work under sub -section ( 1), the Registrar of Copyrights may, after holding s uch inquiry as he may deem fit, enter the particulars of the work in the Register of Copyrights.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 45 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The author o r publisher of, or the owner of or other person interested in the copyright in, any work may make an application in the prescribed form accompanied by the prescribed fee to the Registrar of Copyrights for entering particul ars of the wor k in the Register of Copyrights: Provided that in respect of an artistic work which is used or is capable of being used in relation to any goods or services, the application shall include a statement to that effect and shall be accompani ed by a certificate from the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) , to the effect that no trade mark identical with or deceptively similar to such artistic work has been registered under that Act in the name of, or that no application has been made under that Act for such registration by, any person other than the applicant."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000218", "title": "Section 45: Entries in regist er of Copyrights.", "context": "(1) The author o r publisher of, or the owner of or other person interested in the copyright in, any work may make an application in the prescribed form accompanied by the prescribed fee to the Registrar of Copyrights for entering particul ars of the wor k in the Register of Copyrights: Provided that in respect of an artistic work which is used or is capable of being used in relation to any goods or services, the application shall include a statement to that effect and shall be accompani ed by a certificate from the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) , to the effect that no trade mark identical with or deceptively similar to such artistic work has been registered under that Act in the name of, or that no application has been made under that Act for such registration by, any person other than the applicant. (2) On receipt of an application in respect of any work under sub -section ( 1), the Registrar of Copyrights may, after holding s uch inquiry as he may deem fit, enter the particulars of the work in the Register of Copyrights.", "question": "Under Section 45, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["On receipt of an application in respect of any work under sub -section ( 1), the Registrar of Copyrights may, after holding s uch inquiry as he may deem fit, enter the particulars of the work in the Register of Copyrights."], "answer_start": [879]}}
{"id": "cop_000219", "title": "Section 46: Indexes.", "context": "There shall be also kept at the Copyright Office such indexes of the Register of Copyrights as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does Section 46 provide regarding indexes?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be also kept at the Copyright Office such indexes of the Register of Copyrights as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000220", "title": "Section 47: Form and inspection of regis ter.", "context": "The Register of Copyrights and indexes thereof kept under this Act shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection, and any person shal l be entitled to take copies of, or make extracts from, such register or indexes on payment of such fee and subj ect to such conditions as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does Section 47 provide regarding form and inspection of regis ter?", "answers": {"text": ["The Register of Copyrights and indexes thereof kept under this Act shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection, and any person shal l be entitled to take copies of, or make extracts from, such register or indexes on payment of such fee and subj ect to such conditions as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000221", "title": "Section 48: Register of Copyrights to be prima facie evidence of particulars entered therein.", "context": "The Register of Copyrights shall be prima facie evidence of the particulars entered therein and documents purporting to be c opies of any entries therein, or extracts therefrom, certified by the Registrar of Copyrights and sealed with the seal of the Copy right Office shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof or production of the original.", "question": "What does Section 48 provide regarding register of copyrights to be prima facie evidence of particulars entered therein?", "answers": {"text": ["The Register of Copyrights shall be prima facie evidence of the particulars entered therein and documents purporting to be c opies of any entries therein, or extracts therefrom, certified by the Registrar of Copyrights and sealed with the seal of the Copy right Office shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof or production of the original."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000222", "title": "Section 49: Correction of entries in the Register of Copyrights.", "context": "The Registrar of Copyrights may, in the prescribed cases and subject to the prescribed conditions, amend or alter the Register of Copyrights by— (a) correcting any error in any name, address or particulars; or (b) correcting any other error which may have arisen therein by accidental slip or omission.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 49 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["correcting any error in any name, address or particulars; or"], "answer_start": [149]}}
{"id": "cop_000223", "title": "Section 49: Correction of entries in the Register of Copyrights.", "context": "The Registrar of Copyrights may, in the prescribed cases and subject to the prescribed conditions, amend or alter the Register of Copyrights by— (a) correcting any error in any name, address or particulars; or (b) correcting any other error which may have arisen therein by accidental slip or omission.", "question": "Under Section 49, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["correcting any other error which may have arisen therein by accidental slip or omission."], "answer_start": [214]}}
{"id": "cop_000227", "title": "Section 50A: Entries in the Register of Copyrights, etc., to be published.", "context": "Every entry made in the Register of Copyrights or the particulars of any work entered under section 45, the correction of every entry made in such register under section 49, an d every rectification ordered under section 50, shall be published by the Registrar of Copyrights in the Official Gazette or in such other manner as he may deem fit.", "question": "What does Section 50A provide regarding entries in the register of copyrights, etc., to be published?", "answers": {"text": ["Every entry made in the Register of Copyrights or the particulars of any work entered under section 45, the correction of every entry made in such register under section 49, an d every rectification ordered under section 50, shall be published by the Registrar of Copyrights in the Official Gazette or in such other manner as he may deem fit."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000228", "title": "Section 51: When copyright infringed.", "context": "Copyright in a work shall be deemed to be infringed— (a) when any person, without a licence granted by the owner of the copyright or the Registrar of Copyrights under this Act or in contraven tion of the conditions of a licence so granted or of any condition imposed by a competent authority under this Act— (i) does anything, the exclusive right to do which is by this Act conferred upon the owner of the copyright, or (ii) permits for profit any place to be used for the communication of the work to the public where such communication constitutes an infringement of the copyright in the work, unless he was not aware and had no reasonable ground for believing that such communi cation to the public would be an infringement of copyright; or (b) when any person— (i) makes for sale or hire, or sells or lets for hire, or by way of trade displays or offers for sale or hire, or (ii) distributes either for the purpose of trade or to such an extent as to affect prejudicially the owner of the copyright, or (iii) by way of trade exhibits in public, or (iv) imports into India, any infringing copies of the work: Provided that nothing in sub -clause (iv) shall apply to the import of one copy of any work for the private and domestic use of the importer. Explanation.—For the purpose s of this section, the reproduction of a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work in the form of a cinematograph film shall be deemed to be an “infringing copy”.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 51 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["when any person, without a licence granted by the owner of the copyright or the Registrar of Copyrights under this Act or in contraven tion of the conditions of a licence so granted or of any condition imposed by a competent authority under this Act— (i) does anything, the exclusive right to do which is by this Act conferred upon the owner of the copyright, or (ii) permits for profit any place to be used for the communication of the work to the public where such communication constitutes an infringement of the copyright in the work, unless he was not aware and had no reasonable ground for believing that such communi cation to the public would be an infringement of copyright; or"], "answer_start": [57]}}
{"id": "cop_000229", "title": "Section 51: When copyright infringed.", "context": "Copyright in a work shall be deemed to be infringed— (a) when any person, without a licence granted by the owner of the copyright or the Registrar of Copyrights under this Act or in contraven tion of the conditions of a licence so granted or of any condition imposed by a competent authority under this Act— (i) does anything, the exclusive right to do which is by this Act conferred upon the owner of the copyright, or (ii) permits for profit any place to be used for the communication of the work to the public where such communication constitutes an infringement of the copyright in the work, unless he was not aware and had no reasonable ground for believing that such communi cation to the public would be an infringement of copyright; or (b) when any person— (i) makes for sale or hire, or sells or lets for hire, or by way of trade displays or offers for sale or hire, or (ii) distributes either for the purpose of trade or to such an extent as to affect prejudicially the owner of the copyright, or (iii) by way of trade exhibits in public, or (iv) imports into India, any infringing copies of the work: Provided that nothing in sub -clause (iv) shall apply to the import of one copy of any work for the private and domestic use of the importer. Explanation.—For the purpose s of this section, the reproduction of a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work in the form of a cinematograph film shall be deemed to be an “infringing copy”.", "question": "Under Section 51, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["when any person— (i) makes for sale or hire, or sells or lets for hire, or by way of trade displays or offers for sale or hire, or (ii) distributes either for the purpose of trade or to such an extent as to affect prejudicially the owner of the copyright, or (iii) by way of trade exhibits in public, or (iv) imports into India, any infringing copies of the work: Provided that nothing in sub -clause (iv) shall apply to the import of one copy of any work for the private and domestic use of the importer. Explanation.—For the purpose s of this section, the reproduction of a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work in the form of a cinematograph film shall be deemed to be an “infringing copy”."], "answer_start": [748]}}
{"id": "cop_000230", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(1) The following acts shall not constitute an infringement of copyright, namely,— (a) a fair dealing with any work, not being a computer programme, for the purpose of— (i) private or personal use, including research; (ii) criticism or review, whether of that work or of any other work; (iii) the reporting of current events and current affairs, including the reporting of a lecture delivered in public; Explanation.—The storing of any work in any electronic medium for the purposes mentioned in this clause, including the incidental storage of any com puter programme which is not itself in infringing copy for the said purposes, shall not constitute infringement of copyright. (aa) the making of copies or adaptation of a computer programme by the lawful possessor of a copy of such computer programme, from such copy— (i) in order to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied; or (ii) to make back -up copies purely as a temporary protection against loss, destruction or damage in order only to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied; (ab) the doing of any act necessary to obtain information essential for operating inter-operability of an independently created computer programme s with other programmer by a lawful possessor of a computer programme provided that such information is not otherwise readily available; (ac) the observation, study or test of functioning of the computer programme in order to determine the ideas and principles which underline any elements of the p rogramme while performing such acts necessary for the functions for which the computer programme was supplied; (ad) the making of copies or adapt ation of the computer programme from a personally legally obtained copy for non-commercial personal use;", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 52 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The following acts shall not constitute an infringement of copyright, namely,— (a) a fair dealing with any work, not being a computer programme, for the purpose of— (i) private or personal use, including research; (ii) criticism or review, whether of that work or of any other work; (iii) the reporting of current events and current affairs, including the reporting of a lecture delivered in public; Explanation.—The storing of any work in any electronic medium for the purposes mentioned in this clause, including the incidental storage of any com puter programme which is not itself in infringing copy for the said purposes, shall not constitute infringement of copyright."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000231", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(1) The following acts shall not constitute an infringement of copyright, namely,— (a) a fair dealing with any work, not being a computer programme, for the purpose of— (i) private or personal use, including research; (ii) criticism or review, whether of that work or of any other work; (iii) the reporting of current events and current affairs, including the reporting of a lecture delivered in public; Explanation.—The storing of any work in any electronic medium for the purposes mentioned in this clause, including the incidental storage of any com puter programme which is not itself in infringing copy for the said purposes, shall not constitute infringement of copyright. (aa) the making of copies or adaptation of a computer programme by the lawful possessor of a copy of such computer programme, from such copy— (i) in order to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied; or (ii) to make back -up copies purely as a temporary protection against loss, destruction or damage in order only to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied; (ab) the doing of any act necessary to obtain information essential for operating inter-operability of an independently created computer programme s with other programmer by a lawful possessor of a computer programme provided that such information is not otherwise readily available; (ac) the observation, study or test of functioning of the computer programme in order to determine the ideas and principles which underline any elements of the p rogramme while performing such acts necessary for the functions for which the computer programme was supplied; (ad) the making of copies or adapt ation of the computer programme from a personally legally obtained copy for non-commercial personal use;", "question": "Under Section 52, what is stated in clause (aa)?", "answers": {"text": ["the making of copies or adaptation of a computer programme by the lawful possessor of a copy of such computer programme, from such copy— (i) in order to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied; or (ii) to make back -up copies purely as a temporary protection against loss, destruction or damage in order only to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied;"], "answer_start": [684]}}
{"id": "cop_000232", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(1) The following acts shall not constitute an infringement of copyright, namely,— (a) a fair dealing with any work, not being a computer programme, for the purpose of— (i) private or personal use, including research; (ii) criticism or review, whether of that work or of any other work; (iii) the reporting of current events and current affairs, including the reporting of a lecture delivered in public; Explanation.—The storing of any work in any electronic medium for the purposes mentioned in this clause, including the incidental storage of any com puter programme which is not itself in infringing copy for the said purposes, shall not constitute infringement of copyright. (aa) the making of copies or adaptation of a computer programme by the lawful possessor of a copy of such computer programme, from such copy— (i) in order to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied; or (ii) to make back -up copies purely as a temporary protection against loss, destruction or damage in order only to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied; (ab) the doing of any act necessary to obtain information essential for operating inter-operability of an independently created computer programme s with other programmer by a lawful possessor of a computer programme provided that such information is not otherwise readily available; (ac) the observation, study or test of functioning of the computer programme in order to determine the ideas and principles which underline any elements of the p rogramme while performing such acts necessary for the functions for which the computer programme was supplied; (ad) the making of copies or adapt ation of the computer programme from a personally legally obtained copy for non-commercial personal use;", "question": "What does Section 52 say in clause (ab)?", "answers": {"text": ["the doing of any act necessary to obtain information essential for operating inter-operability of an independently created computer programme s with other programmer by a lawful possessor of a computer programme provided that such information is not otherwise readily available;"], "answer_start": [1108]}}
{"id": "cop_000233", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(1) The following acts shall not constitute an infringement of copyright, namely,— (a) a fair dealing with any work, not being a computer programme, for the purpose of— (i) private or personal use, including research; (ii) criticism or review, whether of that work or of any other work; (iii) the reporting of current events and current affairs, including the reporting of a lecture delivered in public; Explanation.—The storing of any work in any electronic medium for the purposes mentioned in this clause, including the incidental storage of any com puter programme which is not itself in infringing copy for the said purposes, shall not constitute infringement of copyright. (aa) the making of copies or adaptation of a computer programme by the lawful possessor of a copy of such computer programme, from such copy— (i) in order to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied; or (ii) to make back -up copies purely as a temporary protection against loss, destruction or damage in order only to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied; (ab) the doing of any act necessary to obtain information essential for operating inter-operability of an independently created computer programme s with other programmer by a lawful possessor of a computer programme provided that such information is not otherwise readily available; (ac) the observation, study or test of functioning of the computer programme in order to determine the ideas and principles which underline any elements of the p rogramme while performing such acts necessary for the functions for which the computer programme was supplied; (ad) the making of copies or adapt ation of the computer programme from a personally legally obtained copy for non-commercial personal use;", "question": "What does clause (ac) of Section 52 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the observation, study or test of functioning of the computer programme in order to determine the ideas and principles which underline any elements of the p rogramme while performing such acts necessary for the functions for which the computer programme was supplied;"], "answer_start": [1392]}}
{"id": "cop_000234", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(1) The following acts shall not constitute an infringement of copyright, namely,— (a) a fair dealing with any work, not being a computer programme, for the purpose of— (i) private or personal use, including research; (ii) criticism or review, whether of that work or of any other work; (iii) the reporting of current events and current affairs, including the reporting of a lecture delivered in public; Explanation.—The storing of any work in any electronic medium for the purposes mentioned in this clause, including the incidental storage of any com puter programme which is not itself in infringing copy for the said purposes, shall not constitute infringement of copyright. (aa) the making of copies or adaptation of a computer programme by the lawful possessor of a copy of such computer programme, from such copy— (i) in order to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied; or (ii) to make back -up copies purely as a temporary protection against loss, destruction or damage in order only to utilise the computer programme for the purpose for which it was supplied; (ab) the doing of any act necessary to obtain information essential for operating inter-operability of an independently created computer programme s with other programmer by a lawful possessor of a computer programme provided that such information is not otherwise readily available; (ac) the observation, study or test of functioning of the computer programme in order to determine the ideas and principles which underline any elements of the p rogramme while performing such acts necessary for the functions for which the computer programme was supplied; (ad) the making of copies or adapt ation of the computer programme from a personally legally obtained copy for non-commercial personal use;", "question": "Under Section 52, what is stated in clause (ad)?", "answers": {"text": ["the making of copies or adapt ation of the computer programme from a personally legally obtained copy for non-commercial personal use;"], "answer_start": [1665]}}
{"id": "cop_000235", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(b) the transient or incidental storage of a work or performance purely in the technical process of electronic transmission or communication to the public; (c) transient or incidental storage of a work or perfo rmance for the purpose of providing electronic links, access or integration, where such links, access or integration has not been expressly prohibited by the right holder, unless the person responsible is aware or has reasonable grounds f or believing that such storage is of an infringing copy: Provided t hat if the person responsible for the storage of the copy has received a written complaint from the owner of copyright in the work, complaining that such transient or incidental storage is an infringement, such person responsible for the storage shall refr ain from facilitating such access for a period of twenty-one days or till he receives an order from the competent court refraining from facilitation access and in case no such order is received before the expiry of such period of twenty-one days, he may continue to provide the facility of such access; (d) the reproduction of any work for the purpose of a judicial proceeding or for the purpose of a report of a judicial proceeding; (e) the reproduction or publication of any work prepared by the Secretariat o f a Legislature or, where the legistanure consists of two Houses, by the Secretariat of either House of the Legislature, exclusively for the use of the members of that Legislature; (f) the reproduction of any work in a certified copy made or supplied in acc ordance with any law for the time being in force; (g) the reading or recitation in public of reasonable extracts from a published literacy or dramatic work;", "question": "What does Section 52 say in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["the transient or incidental storage of a work or performance purely in the technical process of electronic transmission or communication to the public;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000236", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(b) the transient or incidental storage of a work or performance purely in the technical process of electronic transmission or communication to the public; (c) transient or incidental storage of a work or perfo rmance for the purpose of providing electronic links, access or integration, where such links, access or integration has not been expressly prohibited by the right holder, unless the person responsible is aware or has reasonable grounds f or believing that such storage is of an infringing copy: Provided t hat if the person responsible for the storage of the copy has received a written complaint from the owner of copyright in the work, complaining that such transient or incidental storage is an infringement, such person responsible for the storage shall refr ain from facilitating such access for a period of twenty-one days or till he receives an order from the competent court refraining from facilitation access and in case no such order is received before the expiry of such period of twenty-one days, he may continue to provide the facility of such access; (d) the reproduction of any work for the purpose of a judicial proceeding or for the purpose of a report of a judicial proceeding; (e) the reproduction or publication of any work prepared by the Secretariat o f a Legislature or, where the legistanure consists of two Houses, by the Secretariat of either House of the Legislature, exclusively for the use of the members of that Legislature; (f) the reproduction of any work in a certified copy made or supplied in acc ordance with any law for the time being in force; (g) the reading or recitation in public of reasonable extracts from a published literacy or dramatic work;", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 52 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["transient or incidental storage of a work or perfo rmance for the purpose of providing electronic links, access or integration, where such links, access or integration has not been expressly prohibited by the right holder, unless the person responsible is aware or has reasonable grounds f or believing that such storage is of an infringing copy: Provided t hat if the person responsible for the storage of the copy has received a written complaint from the owner of copyright in the work, complaining that such transient or incidental storage is an infringement, such person responsible for the storage shall refr ain from facilitating such access for a period of twenty-one days or till he receives an order from the competent court refraining from facilitation access and in case no such order is received before the expiry of such period of twenty-one days, he may continue to provide the facility of such access;"], "answer_start": [160]}}
{"id": "cop_000237", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(b) the transient or incidental storage of a work or performance purely in the technical process of electronic transmission or communication to the public; (c) transient or incidental storage of a work or perfo rmance for the purpose of providing electronic links, access or integration, where such links, access or integration has not been expressly prohibited by the right holder, unless the person responsible is aware or has reasonable grounds f or believing that such storage is of an infringing copy: Provided t hat if the person responsible for the storage of the copy has received a written complaint from the owner of copyright in the work, complaining that such transient or incidental storage is an infringement, such person responsible for the storage shall refr ain from facilitating such access for a period of twenty-one days or till he receives an order from the competent court refraining from facilitation access and in case no such order is received before the expiry of such period of twenty-one days, he may continue to provide the facility of such access; (d) the reproduction of any work for the purpose of a judicial proceeding or for the purpose of a report of a judicial proceeding; (e) the reproduction or publication of any work prepared by the Secretariat o f a Legislature or, where the legistanure consists of two Houses, by the Secretariat of either House of the Legislature, exclusively for the use of the members of that Legislature; (f) the reproduction of any work in a certified copy made or supplied in acc ordance with any law for the time being in force; (g) the reading or recitation in public of reasonable extracts from a published literacy or dramatic work;", "question": "Under Section 52, what is stated in clause (d)?", "answers": {"text": ["the reproduction of any work for the purpose of a judicial proceeding or for the purpose of a report of a judicial proceeding;"], "answer_start": [1082]}}
{"id": "cop_000238", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(b) the transient or incidental storage of a work or performance purely in the technical process of electronic transmission or communication to the public; (c) transient or incidental storage of a work or perfo rmance for the purpose of providing electronic links, access or integration, where such links, access or integration has not been expressly prohibited by the right holder, unless the person responsible is aware or has reasonable grounds f or believing that such storage is of an infringing copy: Provided t hat if the person responsible for the storage of the copy has received a written complaint from the owner of copyright in the work, complaining that such transient or incidental storage is an infringement, such person responsible for the storage shall refr ain from facilitating such access for a period of twenty-one days or till he receives an order from the competent court refraining from facilitation access and in case no such order is received before the expiry of such period of twenty-one days, he may continue to provide the facility of such access; (d) the reproduction of any work for the purpose of a judicial proceeding or for the purpose of a report of a judicial proceeding; (e) the reproduction or publication of any work prepared by the Secretariat o f a Legislature or, where the legistanure consists of two Houses, by the Secretariat of either House of the Legislature, exclusively for the use of the members of that Legislature; (f) the reproduction of any work in a certified copy made or supplied in acc ordance with any law for the time being in force; (g) the reading or recitation in public of reasonable extracts from a published literacy or dramatic work;", "question": "What does Section 52 say in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["the reproduction or publication of any work prepared by the Secretariat o f a Legislature or, where the legistanure consists of two Houses, by the Secretariat of either House of the Legislature, exclusively for the use of the members of that Legislature;"], "answer_start": [1213]}}
{"id": "cop_000239", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(b) the transient or incidental storage of a work or performance purely in the technical process of electronic transmission or communication to the public; (c) transient or incidental storage of a work or perfo rmance for the purpose of providing electronic links, access or integration, where such links, access or integration has not been expressly prohibited by the right holder, unless the person responsible is aware or has reasonable grounds f or believing that such storage is of an infringing copy: Provided t hat if the person responsible for the storage of the copy has received a written complaint from the owner of copyright in the work, complaining that such transient or incidental storage is an infringement, such person responsible for the storage shall refr ain from facilitating such access for a period of twenty-one days or till he receives an order from the competent court refraining from facilitation access and in case no such order is received before the expiry of such period of twenty-one days, he may continue to provide the facility of such access; (d) the reproduction of any work for the purpose of a judicial proceeding or for the purpose of a report of a judicial proceeding; (e) the reproduction or publication of any work prepared by the Secretariat o f a Legislature or, where the legistanure consists of two Houses, by the Secretariat of either House of the Legislature, exclusively for the use of the members of that Legislature; (f) the reproduction of any work in a certified copy made or supplied in acc ordance with any law for the time being in force; (g) the reading or recitation in public of reasonable extracts from a published literacy or dramatic work;", "question": "What does clause (f) of Section 52 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the reproduction of any work in a certified copy made or supplied in acc ordance with any law for the time being in force;"], "answer_start": [1472]}}
{"id": "cop_000240", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(b) the transient or incidental storage of a work or performance purely in the technical process of electronic transmission or communication to the public; (c) transient or incidental storage of a work or perfo rmance for the purpose of providing electronic links, access or integration, where such links, access or integration has not been expressly prohibited by the right holder, unless the person responsible is aware or has reasonable grounds f or believing that such storage is of an infringing copy: Provided t hat if the person responsible for the storage of the copy has received a written complaint from the owner of copyright in the work, complaining that such transient or incidental storage is an infringement, such person responsible for the storage shall refr ain from facilitating such access for a period of twenty-one days or till he receives an order from the competent court refraining from facilitation access and in case no such order is received before the expiry of such period of twenty-one days, he may continue to provide the facility of such access; (d) the reproduction of any work for the purpose of a judicial proceeding or for the purpose of a report of a judicial proceeding; (e) the reproduction or publication of any work prepared by the Secretariat o f a Legislature or, where the legistanure consists of two Houses, by the Secretariat of either House of the Legislature, exclusively for the use of the members of that Legislature; (f) the reproduction of any work in a certified copy made or supplied in acc ordance with any law for the time being in force; (g) the reading or recitation in public of reasonable extracts from a published literacy or dramatic work;", "question": "Under Section 52, what is stated in clause (g)?", "answers": {"text": ["the reading or recitation in public of reasonable extracts from a published literacy or dramatic work;"], "answer_start": [1599]}}
{"id": "cop_000241", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(h) the publication in a collection, mainly composed of non -copyright matter, bona fide intended for instruction use, and so described in the title and in any advertisement issued by or on behalf of the publisher, of short passages from published literary or dramatic works, not themselves published for such use in which copyright subsists: Provided that not more than two such passages from works by the same author are published by the same publisher during any period of five years. Explanation.—In the case of a work of joint authorship, references in this clause to passages from works shall include refer ences to passages from works by any one or more of the authors of those passages or by any one or more of those authors in collaboration with any other person; (i) the reproduction of any work— (i) by a teacher or a pupil in the course of instruction; or (ii) as part of the question to be answered in an examination; or (iii) in answers to such questions; (j) the performance, in the course of the activities of an educational institution, of a literary, dramatic or musical work by the staff and students of the institution, or of a cinematograph film or a sound recording if the audience is limited to such staff and students, the parents and guadians of the students and persons connected with the activities of the institution or the communication to such an audience of a cinematograph film or sound recording;", "question": "What does Section 52 say in clause (h)?", "answers": {"text": ["the publication in a collection, mainly composed of non -copyright matter, bona fide intended for instruction use, and so described in the title and in any advertisement issued by or on behalf of the publisher, of short passages from published literary or dramatic works, not themselves published for such use in which copyright subsists: Provided that not more than two such passages from works by the same author are published by the same publisher during any period of five years. Explanation.—In the case of a work of joint authorship, references in this clause to passages from works shall include refer ences to passages from works by any one or more of the authors of those passages or by any one or more of those authors in collaboration with any other person; (i) the reproduction of any work— (i) by a teacher or a pupil in the course of instruction; or (ii) as part of the question to be answered in an examination; or (iii) in answers to such questions;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000242", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(h) the publication in a collection, mainly composed of non -copyright matter, bona fide intended for instruction use, and so described in the title and in any advertisement issued by or on behalf of the publisher, of short passages from published literary or dramatic works, not themselves published for such use in which copyright subsists: Provided that not more than two such passages from works by the same author are published by the same publisher during any period of five years. Explanation.—In the case of a work of joint authorship, references in this clause to passages from works shall include refer ences to passages from works by any one or more of the authors of those passages or by any one or more of those authors in collaboration with any other person; (i) the reproduction of any work— (i) by a teacher or a pupil in the course of instruction; or (ii) as part of the question to be answered in an examination; or (iii) in answers to such questions; (j) the performance, in the course of the activities of an educational institution, of a literary, dramatic or musical work by the staff and students of the institution, or of a cinematograph film or a sound recording if the audience is limited to such staff and students, the parents and guadians of the students and persons connected with the activities of the institution or the communication to such an audience of a cinematograph film or sound recording;", "question": "What does clause (j) of Section 52 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the performance, in the course of the activities of an educational institution, of a literary, dramatic or musical work by the staff and students of the institution, or of a cinematograph film or a sound recording if the audience is limited to such staff and students, the parents and guadians of the students and persons connected with the activities of the institution or the communication to such an audience of a cinematograph film or sound recording;"], "answer_start": [974]}}
{"id": "cop_000243", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(k) the causing of a recording to be heard in public by utilising it,— (i) in an enclosed room or hall meant for the common use of residents in any residential premises (not being a hotel or similar comme rcial establishment) as part of the amenities provided exclusively or mainly for residents therein; or (ii) as part of the activities of a club or similar organisation which is not established or conducted for profit; (l) the performance of a literary, dr amatic or musical work by an amateur, club or society, if the performance is given to a non-paying audience, or for the benefit of a religious institution; (m) the reproduction in a newspaper, magazine or other periodical of an article on current economic, political, social or religious topics, unless the author of such article has expressly reserved to himself the right of such reproduction; (n) the storing of a work in any medium by Electronic means by a non -commercial public library, for preservation if the library already possesses a non-digital copy of the work; (o) the making of not more than three copies of a book (including a pamphlet, sheet of music, map, chart or plan) by or under the direction of the person in charge of a non-commercial public library for the use of the library if such book is not available for sale in India;", "question": "Under Section 52, what is stated in clause (k)?", "answers": {"text": ["the causing of a recording to be heard in public by utilising it,— (i) in an enclosed room or hall meant for the common use of residents in any residential premises (not being a hotel or similar comme rcial establishment) as part of the amenities provided exclusively or mainly for residents therein; or (ii) as part of the activities of a club or similar organisation which is not established or conducted for profit;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000244", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(k) the causing of a recording to be heard in public by utilising it,— (i) in an enclosed room or hall meant for the common use of residents in any residential premises (not being a hotel or similar comme rcial establishment) as part of the amenities provided exclusively or mainly for residents therein; or (ii) as part of the activities of a club or similar organisation which is not established or conducted for profit; (l) the performance of a literary, dr amatic or musical work by an amateur, club or society, if the performance is given to a non-paying audience, or for the benefit of a religious institution; (m) the reproduction in a newspaper, magazine or other periodical of an article on current economic, political, social or religious topics, unless the author of such article has expressly reserved to himself the right of such reproduction; (n) the storing of a work in any medium by Electronic means by a non -commercial public library, for preservation if the library already possesses a non-digital copy of the work; (o) the making of not more than three copies of a book (including a pamphlet, sheet of music, map, chart or plan) by or under the direction of the person in charge of a non-commercial public library for the use of the library if such book is not available for sale in India;", "question": "What does Section 52 say in clause (l)?", "answers": {"text": ["the performance of a literary, dr amatic or musical work by an amateur, club or society, if the performance is given to a non-paying audience, or for the benefit of a religious institution;"], "answer_start": [427]}}
{"id": "cop_000245", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(k) the causing of a recording to be heard in public by utilising it,— (i) in an enclosed room or hall meant for the common use of residents in any residential premises (not being a hotel or similar comme rcial establishment) as part of the amenities provided exclusively or mainly for residents therein; or (ii) as part of the activities of a club or similar organisation which is not established or conducted for profit; (l) the performance of a literary, dr amatic or musical work by an amateur, club or society, if the performance is given to a non-paying audience, or for the benefit of a religious institution; (m) the reproduction in a newspaper, magazine or other periodical of an article on current economic, political, social or religious topics, unless the author of such article has expressly reserved to himself the right of such reproduction; (n) the storing of a work in any medium by Electronic means by a non -commercial public library, for preservation if the library already possesses a non-digital copy of the work; (o) the making of not more than three copies of a book (including a pamphlet, sheet of music, map, chart or plan) by or under the direction of the person in charge of a non-commercial public library for the use of the library if such book is not available for sale in India;", "question": "What does clause (m) of Section 52 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the reproduction in a newspaper, magazine or other periodical of an article on current economic, political, social or religious topics, unless the author of such article has expressly reserved to himself the right of such reproduction;"], "answer_start": [621]}}
{"id": "cop_000246", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(k) the causing of a recording to be heard in public by utilising it,— (i) in an enclosed room or hall meant for the common use of residents in any residential premises (not being a hotel or similar comme rcial establishment) as part of the amenities provided exclusively or mainly for residents therein; or (ii) as part of the activities of a club or similar organisation which is not established or conducted for profit; (l) the performance of a literary, dr amatic or musical work by an amateur, club or society, if the performance is given to a non-paying audience, or for the benefit of a religious institution; (m) the reproduction in a newspaper, magazine or other periodical of an article on current economic, political, social or religious topics, unless the author of such article has expressly reserved to himself the right of such reproduction; (n) the storing of a work in any medium by Electronic means by a non -commercial public library, for preservation if the library already possesses a non-digital copy of the work; (o) the making of not more than three copies of a book (including a pamphlet, sheet of music, map, chart or plan) by or under the direction of the person in charge of a non-commercial public library for the use of the library if such book is not available for sale in India;", "question": "Under Section 52, what does 'the storing of a work in any medium by Electronic' mean?", "answers": {"text": ["the storing of a work in any medium by Electronic means by a non -commercial public library, for preservation if the library already possesses a non-digital copy of the work;"], "answer_start": [861]}}
{"id": "cop_000247", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(k) the causing of a recording to be heard in public by utilising it,— (i) in an enclosed room or hall meant for the common use of residents in any residential premises (not being a hotel or similar comme rcial establishment) as part of the amenities provided exclusively or mainly for residents therein; or (ii) as part of the activities of a club or similar organisation which is not established or conducted for profit; (l) the performance of a literary, dr amatic or musical work by an amateur, club or society, if the performance is given to a non-paying audience, or for the benefit of a religious institution; (m) the reproduction in a newspaper, magazine or other periodical of an article on current economic, political, social or religious topics, unless the author of such article has expressly reserved to himself the right of such reproduction; (n) the storing of a work in any medium by Electronic means by a non -commercial public library, for preservation if the library already possesses a non-digital copy of the work; (o) the making of not more than three copies of a book (including a pamphlet, sheet of music, map, chart or plan) by or under the direction of the person in charge of a non-commercial public library for the use of the library if such book is not available for sale in India;", "question": "What does Section 52 say in clause (o)?", "answers": {"text": ["the making of not more than three copies of a book (including a pamphlet, sheet of music, map, chart or plan) by or under the direction of the person in charge of a non-commercial public library for the use of the library if such book is not available for sale in India;"], "answer_start": [1040]}}
{"id": "cop_000248", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(p) the reproduction, for the purpose of research or private study or with a view to publication, of an unpublished literary, dramatic or musical work kept in a library, museum or other institution to which the public has access: Provided that where the identity of the author of any such work or, in the case of a work of joint authorship, of any of the authors is known to the library, museum or other institution, as the c ase may be, the provisions of this clause shall apply only if such reproduction is made at a time more than sixty years from the date of the death of the author or, in the case of a work of joint authorship, from the death of the author whose identity i s known or, if the identity of more authors than one is known from the death of such of those authors who dies last; (q) the reproduction or publication of— (i) any matter which has been published in any Official Gazette except an Act of a Legislature; (ii) any Act of a Legislature subject to the condition that such Act is reproduced or published together with any commentary thereon or any other original matter; (iii) the report of any committee, commission, council, board or other like body appointed by the Government if such report has been laid on the Table of the Legislature, unless the reproduction or publication of such report is prohibited by the Government; (iv) any judgment or order of a court, tribunal or other judicial authority, unless the reproduction or publication of such judgment or order is prohibited by the court, the tribunal or other judicial authority, as the case may be;", "question": "What does clause (p) of Section 52 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the reproduction, for the purpose of research or private study or with a view to publication, of an unpublished literary, dramatic or musical work kept in a library, museum or other institution to which the public has access: Provided that where the identity of the author of any such work or, in the case of a work of joint authorship, of any of the authors is known to the library, museum or other institution, as the c ase may be, the provisions of this clause shall apply only if such reproduction is made at a time more than sixty years from the date of the death of the author or, in the case of a work of joint authorship, from the death of the author whose identity i s known or, if the identity of more authors than one is known from the death of such of those authors who dies last;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000249", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(p) the reproduction, for the purpose of research or private study or with a view to publication, of an unpublished literary, dramatic or musical work kept in a library, museum or other institution to which the public has access: Provided that where the identity of the author of any such work or, in the case of a work of joint authorship, of any of the authors is known to the library, museum or other institution, as the c ase may be, the provisions of this clause shall apply only if such reproduction is made at a time more than sixty years from the date of the death of the author or, in the case of a work of joint authorship, from the death of the author whose identity i s known or, if the identity of more authors than one is known from the death of such of those authors who dies last; (q) the reproduction or publication of— (i) any matter which has been published in any Official Gazette except an Act of a Legislature; (ii) any Act of a Legislature subject to the condition that such Act is reproduced or published together with any commentary thereon or any other original matter; (iii) the report of any committee, commission, council, board or other like body appointed by the Government if such report has been laid on the Table of the Legislature, unless the reproduction or publication of such report is prohibited by the Government; (iv) any judgment or order of a court, tribunal or other judicial authority, unless the reproduction or publication of such judgment or order is prohibited by the court, the tribunal or other judicial authority, as the case may be;", "question": "Under Section 52, what is stated in clause (q)?", "answers": {"text": ["the reproduction or publication of— (i) any matter which has been published in any Official Gazette except an Act of a Legislature; (ii) any Act of a Legislature subject to the condition that such Act is reproduced or published together with any commentary thereon or any other original matter; (iii) the report of any committee, commission, council, board or other like body appointed by the Government if such report has been laid on the Table of the Legislature, unless the reproduction or publication of such report is prohibited by the Government; (iv) any judgment or order of a court, tribunal or other judicial authority, unless the reproduction or publication of such judgment or order is prohibited by the court, the tribunal or other judicial authority, as the case may be;"], "answer_start": [801]}}
{"id": "cop_000250", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(r) the production or publication of a translation in any Indian language of an Act of a Legislature and of any rules or orders made thereunder— (i) if no translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been previously been produced or published by the Government; or (ii) where a translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been produce d or published by the Government, if the translation is not available for sale to the public: Provided that such translation contains a statement at a prominent place to the effect that the translation has not been authorised or accepted as authentic by the Government; (s) the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a work of architecture or the display of a work of architecture; (t) the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a sculpture, o r other artistic work falling under sub-clause (iii) of clause (c) of section 2, if such work is permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access; (u) the inclusion in a cinematograph film of— (i) any artistic work permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access; or (ii) any other artistic work, if such inclusion is only by way of back ground or is otherwise incidental to the principal matters represented in the film; (v) the use by the author of an artistic work, where the author of such work is not the owner of the copyright therein, of any mould, cast, sketch, plan, model or study made by him for the purpose of the work: Provided that he does not thereby repeat or imitate the main design of the work;", "question": "What does Section 52 say in clause (r)?", "answers": {"text": ["the production or publication of a translation in any Indian language of an Act of a Legislature and of any rules or orders made thereunder— (i) if no translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been previously been produced or published by the Government; or (ii) where a translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been produce d or published by the Government, if the translation is not available for sale to the public: Provided that such translation contains a statement at a prominent place to the effect that the translation has not been authorised or accepted as authentic by the Government;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000251", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(r) the production or publication of a translation in any Indian language of an Act of a Legislature and of any rules or orders made thereunder— (i) if no translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been previously been produced or published by the Government; or (ii) where a translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been produce d or published by the Government, if the translation is not available for sale to the public: Provided that such translation contains a statement at a prominent place to the effect that the translation has not been authorised or accepted as authentic by the Government; (s) the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a work of architecture or the display of a work of architecture; (t) the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a sculpture, o r other artistic work falling under sub-clause (iii) of clause (c) of section 2, if such work is permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access; (u) the inclusion in a cinematograph film of— (i) any artistic work permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access; or (ii) any other artistic work, if such inclusion is only by way of back ground or is otherwise incidental to the principal matters represented in the film; (v) the use by the author of an artistic work, where the author of such work is not the owner of the copyright therein, of any mould, cast, sketch, plan, model or study made by him for the purpose of the work: Provided that he does not thereby repeat or imitate the main design of the work;", "question": "What does clause (s) of Section 52 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a work of architecture or the display of a work of architecture;"], "answer_start": [648]}}
{"id": "cop_000252", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(r) the production or publication of a translation in any Indian language of an Act of a Legislature and of any rules or orders made thereunder— (i) if no translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been previously been produced or published by the Government; or (ii) where a translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been produce d or published by the Government, if the translation is not available for sale to the public: Provided that such translation contains a statement at a prominent place to the effect that the translation has not been authorised or accepted as authentic by the Government; (s) the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a work of architecture or the display of a work of architecture; (t) the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a sculpture, o r other artistic work falling under sub-clause (iii) of clause (c) of section 2, if such work is permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access; (u) the inclusion in a cinematograph film of— (i) any artistic work permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access; or (ii) any other artistic work, if such inclusion is only by way of back ground or is otherwise incidental to the principal matters represented in the film; (v) the use by the author of an artistic work, where the author of such work is not the owner of the copyright therein, of any mould, cast, sketch, plan, model or study made by him for the purpose of the work: Provided that he does not thereby repeat or imitate the main design of the work;", "question": "Under Section 52, what is stated in clause (t)?", "answers": {"text": ["the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a sculpture, o r other artistic work falling under sub-clause (iii) of clause"], "answer_start": [793]}}
{"id": "cop_000253", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(r) the production or publication of a translation in any Indian language of an Act of a Legislature and of any rules or orders made thereunder— (i) if no translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been previously been produced or published by the Government; or (ii) where a translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been produce d or published by the Government, if the translation is not available for sale to the public: Provided that such translation contains a statement at a prominent place to the effect that the translation has not been authorised or accepted as authentic by the Government; (s) the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a work of architecture or the display of a work of architecture; (t) the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a sculpture, o r other artistic work falling under sub-clause (iii) of clause (c) of section 2, if such work is permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access; (u) the inclusion in a cinematograph film of— (i) any artistic work permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access; or (ii) any other artistic work, if such inclusion is only by way of back ground or is otherwise incidental to the principal matters represented in the film; (v) the use by the author of an artistic work, where the author of such work is not the owner of the copyright therein, of any mould, cast, sketch, plan, model or study made by him for the purpose of the work: Provided that he does not thereby repeat or imitate the main design of the work;", "question": "What does Section 52 say in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 2, if such work is permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access;"], "answer_start": [951]}}
{"id": "cop_000254", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(r) the production or publication of a translation in any Indian language of an Act of a Legislature and of any rules or orders made thereunder— (i) if no translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been previously been produced or published by the Government; or (ii) where a translation of such Act or rules or orders in that language has been produce d or published by the Government, if the translation is not available for sale to the public: Provided that such translation contains a statement at a prominent place to the effect that the translation has not been authorised or accepted as authentic by the Government; (s) the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a work of architecture or the display of a work of architecture; (t) the making or publishing of a painting, drawing, engraving or photograph of a sculpture, o r other artistic work falling under sub-clause (iii) of clause (c) of section 2, if such work is permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access; (u) the inclusion in a cinematograph film of— (i) any artistic work permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access; or (ii) any other artistic work, if such inclusion is only by way of back ground or is otherwise incidental to the principal matters represented in the film; (v) the use by the author of an artistic work, where the author of such work is not the owner of the copyright therein, of any mould, cast, sketch, plan, model or study made by him for the purpose of the work: Provided that he does not thereby repeat or imitate the main design of the work;", "question": "What does clause (u) of Section 52 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the inclusion in a cinematograph film of— (i) any artistic work permanently situate in a public place or any premises to which the public has access; or (ii) any other artistic work, if such inclusion is only by way of back ground or is otherwise incidental to the principal matters represented in the film; (v) the use by the author of an artistic work, where the author of such work is not the owner of the copyright therein, of any mould, cast, sketch, plan, model or study made by him for the purpose of the work: Provided that he does not thereby repeat or imitate the main design of the work;"], "answer_start": [1071]}}
{"id": "cop_000255", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(w) the making of a three -dimensional object from a two -dimensional artistic work, such as a technical drawing, for the purposes of industrial application of any purely functional part of a useful device; (x) the reconstruction of a b uilding or structure in accordance with the architectural drawings or plans by reference to which the building or structure was originally constructed: Provided that the original construction was made with the consent or licence of the owner of the copyright in such drawings and plans; (y) in relation to a literary, dramatic, artistic or musical work recorded or reproduced in any cinematograph film, the exhibition of such film after the expiration of the term of copyright therein: Provided that the provi sions of sub -clause ( ii) of clause ( a), sub -clause ( i) of clause ( b) and clauses (d), (f), (g), (m) and (p) shall not apply as respects any act unless that act is ac companied by an acknowledgment— (i) identifying the work by its title or other description; and (ii) unless the work is anonymous or the author of the work has previously agreed or required that no acknowledgment of his name should be made, also identifying the author; (z) the making of an ephemeral recording, by a broadcasting organisation using its own facilities for its own broadcast by a broadcasting organisation of a work which it has the right to broadcast; and the retention of such recording for archival purposes on the ground of its exceptional documentary character;", "question": "Under Section 52, what is stated in clause (w)?", "answers": {"text": ["the making of a three -dimensional object from a two -dimensional artistic work, such as a technical drawing, for the purposes of industrial application of any purely functional part of a useful device; (x) the reconstruction of a b uilding or structure in accordance with the architectural drawings or plans by reference to which the building or structure was originally constructed: Provided that the original construction was made with the consent or licence of the owner of the copyright in such drawings and plans;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000256", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(w) the making of a three -dimensional object from a two -dimensional artistic work, such as a technical drawing, for the purposes of industrial application of any purely functional part of a useful device; (x) the reconstruction of a b uilding or structure in accordance with the architectural drawings or plans by reference to which the building or structure was originally constructed: Provided that the original construction was made with the consent or licence of the owner of the copyright in such drawings and plans; (y) in relation to a literary, dramatic, artistic or musical work recorded or reproduced in any cinematograph film, the exhibition of such film after the expiration of the term of copyright therein: Provided that the provi sions of sub -clause ( ii) of clause ( a), sub -clause ( i) of clause ( b) and clauses (d), (f), (g), (m) and (p) shall not apply as respects any act unless that act is ac companied by an acknowledgment— (i) identifying the work by its title or other description; and (ii) unless the work is anonymous or the author of the work has previously agreed or required that no acknowledgment of his name should be made, also identifying the author; (z) the making of an ephemeral recording, by a broadcasting organisation using its own facilities for its own broadcast by a broadcasting organisation of a work which it has the right to broadcast; and the retention of such recording for archival purposes on the ground of its exceptional documentary character;", "question": "What does Section 52 say in clause (y)?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to a literary, dramatic, artistic or musical work recorded or reproduced in any cinematograph film, the exhibition of such film after the expiration of the term of copyright therein: Provided that the provi sions of sub -clause ( ii) of clause ( a), sub -clause ( i) of clause ( b) and clauses (d), (f), (g),"], "answer_start": [528]}}
{"id": "cop_000257", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(w) the making of a three -dimensional object from a two -dimensional artistic work, such as a technical drawing, for the purposes of industrial application of any purely functional part of a useful device; (x) the reconstruction of a b uilding or structure in accordance with the architectural drawings or plans by reference to which the building or structure was originally constructed: Provided that the original construction was made with the consent or licence of the owner of the copyright in such drawings and plans; (y) in relation to a literary, dramatic, artistic or musical work recorded or reproduced in any cinematograph film, the exhibition of such film after the expiration of the term of copyright therein: Provided that the provi sions of sub -clause ( ii) of clause ( a), sub -clause ( i) of clause ( b) and clauses (d), (f), (g), (m) and (p) shall not apply as respects any act unless that act is ac companied by an acknowledgment— (i) identifying the work by its title or other description; and (ii) unless the work is anonymous or the author of the work has previously agreed or required that no acknowledgment of his name should be made, also identifying the author; (z) the making of an ephemeral recording, by a broadcasting organisation using its own facilities for its own broadcast by a broadcasting organisation of a work which it has the right to broadcast; and the retention of such recording for archival purposes on the ground of its exceptional documentary character;", "question": "What does clause (p) of Section 52 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["shall not apply as respects any act unless that act is ac companied by an acknowledgment— (i) identifying the work by its title or other description; and (ii) unless the work is anonymous or the author of the work has previously agreed or required that no acknowledgment of his name should be made, also identifying the author;"], "answer_start": [861]}}
{"id": "cop_000258", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(w) the making of a three -dimensional object from a two -dimensional artistic work, such as a technical drawing, for the purposes of industrial application of any purely functional part of a useful device; (x) the reconstruction of a b uilding or structure in accordance with the architectural drawings or plans by reference to which the building or structure was originally constructed: Provided that the original construction was made with the consent or licence of the owner of the copyright in such drawings and plans; (y) in relation to a literary, dramatic, artistic or musical work recorded or reproduced in any cinematograph film, the exhibition of such film after the expiration of the term of copyright therein: Provided that the provi sions of sub -clause ( ii) of clause ( a), sub -clause ( i) of clause ( b) and clauses (d), (f), (g), (m) and (p) shall not apply as respects any act unless that act is ac companied by an acknowledgment— (i) identifying the work by its title or other description; and (ii) unless the work is anonymous or the author of the work has previously agreed or required that no acknowledgment of his name should be made, also identifying the author; (z) the making of an ephemeral recording, by a broadcasting organisation using its own facilities for its own broadcast by a broadcasting organisation of a work which it has the right to broadcast; and the retention of such recording for archival purposes on the ground of its exceptional documentary character;", "question": "Under Section 52, what is stated in clause (z)?", "answers": {"text": ["the making of an ephemeral recording, by a broadcasting organisation using its own facilities for its own broadcast by a broadcasting organisation of a work which it has the right to broadcast; and the retention of such recording for archival purposes on the ground of its exceptional documentary character;"], "answer_start": [1193]}}
{"id": "cop_000259", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(za) the performance of a literary, dramatic or musical work or the communi cation to the public of such work or of a sound recording in the course of any bona fide religious ceremony or an official ceremony held by the Central Government or the State Government or any local authority. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause, religious ceremony includes a marriage procession and other social festivities associated with a marriage;", "question": "In Section 52, what is included within 'the performance of a literary, dramatic or musical work or the communi cation to the public of such work or of a sound recording in the course of any bona fide religious ceremony or an official ceremony held by the Central Government or the State Government or any local authority. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause, religious ceremony'?", "answers": {"text": ["the performance of a literary, dramatic or musical work or the communi cation to the public of such work or of a sound recording in the course of any bona fide religious ceremony or an official ceremony held by the Central Government or the State Government or any local authority. Explanation.—For the purpose of this clause, religious ceremony includes a marriage procession and other social festivities associated with a marriage;"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "cop_000260", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(zb) the adaption, reproduction, issue of copies or communication to the public of any work in any accessible format, by— (i) any person to facilitate persons with disability to access to works including sharing with any person with disability of such accessible format for private or personal use, educational purpose or research; or (ii) any organisation working for the benefit of the persons with disabilities in case the normal format prevents the enjoyment of such works by such persons: Provided that the copies of the works in such accessible format are made available to the persons with disabilities on a non-profit basis but to recover only the cost of production: Provided further that the organisation shall ensure that the copies of works in such accessible format as used only by persons with disabilities and takes reasonable steps to prev ent its entry into ordinary channels of business. Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub -clause, “any organisation” includes and organisation registered under section 12A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) and working for the benefit of persons wi th disability or reorgnised under Chapter X of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection or Rights and full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 199 6) or receiving grants from the government for facilitationg access to persons with disabili ties or an educational institution or library or archives recognised by the Government; (zc) the importation of copies of any literary or artistic work, such as labels, company logos or promotional or explanatory material, that is purely incidental to oth er goods or products being lawfully.", "question": "What does clause (zb) of Section 52 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the adaption, reproduction, issue of copies or communication to the public of any work in any accessible format, by— (i) any person to facilitate persons with disability to access to works including sharing with any person with disability of such accessible format for private or personal use, educational purpose or research; or (ii) any organisation working for the benefit of the persons with disabilities in case the normal format prevents the enjoyment of such works by such persons: Provided that the copies of the works in such accessible format are made available to the persons with disabilities on a non-profit basis but to recover only the cost of production: Provided further that the organisation shall ensure that the copies of works in such accessible format as used only by persons with disabilities and takes reasonable steps to prev ent its entry into ordinary channels of business. Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub -clause, “any organisation” includes and organisation registered under section 12A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) and working for the benefit of persons wi th disability or reorgnised under Chapter X of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection or Rights and full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 199 6) or receiving grants from the government for facilitationg access to persons with disabili ties or an educational institution or library or archives recognised by the Government;"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "cop_000261", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(zb) the adaption, reproduction, issue of copies or communication to the public of any work in any accessible format, by— (i) any person to facilitate persons with disability to access to works including sharing with any person with disability of such accessible format for private or personal use, educational purpose or research; or (ii) any organisation working for the benefit of the persons with disabilities in case the normal format prevents the enjoyment of such works by such persons: Provided that the copies of the works in such accessible format are made available to the persons with disabilities on a non-profit basis but to recover only the cost of production: Provided further that the organisation shall ensure that the copies of works in such accessible format as used only by persons with disabilities and takes reasonable steps to prev ent its entry into ordinary channels of business. Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub -clause, “any organisation” includes and organisation registered under section 12A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) and working for the benefit of persons wi th disability or reorgnised under Chapter X of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection or Rights and full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 199 6) or receiving grants from the government for facilitationg access to persons with disabili ties or an educational institution or library or archives recognised by the Government; (zc) the importation of copies of any literary or artistic work, such as labels, company logos or promotional or explanatory material, that is purely incidental to oth er goods or products being lawfully.", "question": "Under Section 52, what is stated in clause (zc)?", "answers": {"text": ["the importation of copies of any literary or artistic work, such as labels, company logos or promotional or explanatory material, that is purely incidental to oth er goods or products being lawfully."], "answer_start": [1464]}}
{"id": "cop_000262", "title": "Section 52: Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright.", "context": "(2) The provisions of sub-section (1) shall apply to the doing of any act in relation to the translation of a literary, dramatic or musical work or the adaptation of a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work as they apply in relation to the work itself.", "question": "What does Section 52(2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of sub-section (1) shall apply to the doing of any act in relation to the translation of a literary, dramatic or musical work or the adaptation of a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work as they apply in relation to the work itself."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000263", "title": "Section 52A: Particulars to be included in records and video Films.", "context": "(1) No person shall publish a sound recording in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed on the sound recording and on any container thereof, namely:— (a) the name and address of the person who has made the record; (b) the name and address of the owner of the copyright in such work; and (c) the year of its first publication. (2) No person shall publish a video film in respe ct of any work unless the following particulars are displayed in the video film, when exhibited, and on the video cassette or other container thereof, namely:— (a) if such work is a cinematograph film required to be certified for exhibition unde r the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952), a copy of the certificate granted by the Board of Film Certification under section 5A of that Act in respect of such work; (b) the name and address of the person who has made the video film and a declaration by him that he has obtained the necessary licence or consent from the owner of the copyright, in such work for making such video film; and (c) the name and address of the owner for the copyright in such work.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 52A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["No person shall publish a sound recording in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed on the sound recording and on any container thereof, namely:— (a) the name and address of the person who has made the record; (b) the name and address of the owner of the copyright in such work; and (c) the year of its first publication."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000264", "title": "Section 52A: Particulars to be included in records and video Films.", "context": "(1) No person shall publish a sound recording in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed on the sound recording and on any container thereof, namely:— (a) the name and address of the person who has made the record; (b) the name and address of the owner of the copyright in such work; and (c) the year of its first publication. (2) No person shall publish a video film in respe ct of any work unless the following particulars are displayed in the video film, when exhibited, and on the video cassette or other container thereof, namely:— (a) if such work is a cinematograph film required to be certified for exhibition unde r the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952), a copy of the certificate granted by the Board of Film Certification under section 5A of that Act in respect of such work; (b) the name and address of the person who has made the video film and a declaration by him that he has obtained the necessary licence or consent from the owner of the copyright, in such work for making such video film; and (c) the name and address of the owner for the copyright in such work.", "question": "Under Section 52A, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["No person shall publish a video film in respe ct of any work unless the following particulars are displayed in the video film, when exhibited, and on the video cassette or other container thereof, namely:— (a) if such work is a cinematograph film required to be certified for exhibition unde r the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952), a copy of the certificate granted by the Board of Film Certification under section 5A of that Act in respect of such work; (b) the name and address of the person who has made the video film and a declaration by him that he has obtained the necessary licence or consent from the owner of the copyright, in such work for making such video film; and (c) the name and address of the owner for the copyright in such work."], "answer_start": [358]}}
{"id": "cop_000269", "title": "Section 53A: Resale share right in original copies.", "context": "(1) In the case of resale for a price exceeding ten thousand rupees, of the original copy of a painting, sculpture or drawing, or of the original manuscript of a literary or dramatic work or musical work, the author of such work if he was the fir st owner of rights under section 17 or his legal heirs shall, notwithstanding any assignm ent of copyright in such work, have a right to share in the resale price of such original copy or manuscript in accordance with the provisions of this section: Provided that such right shall cease to exist on the expiration of the term of copyright in the work. (2) The share referred to in sub -section (1) shall be such as the Appellate Board may fix and the decision of the Appellate Board in this behalf shall be final: Provided that the Appellate Board may fix different shares for different classes of work: Provided further that in no case shall the share exceed ten percent, of the resale price. (3) If any dispute arises regarding the right conferred by this section, it shall be referred to the Appellate Board whose decision shall be final.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 53A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of resale for a price exceeding ten thousand rupees, of the original copy of a painting, sculpture or drawing, or of the original manuscript of a literary or dramatic work or musical work, the author of such work if he was the fir st owner of rights under section 17 or his legal heirs shall, notwithstanding any assignm ent of copyright in such work, have a right to share in the resale price of such original copy or manuscript in accordance with the provisions of this section: Provided that such right shall cease to exist on the expiration of the term of copyright in the work."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000270", "title": "Section 53A: Resale share right in original copies.", "context": "(1) In the case of resale for a price exceeding ten thousand rupees, of the original copy of a painting, sculpture or drawing, or of the original manuscript of a literary or dramatic work or musical work, the author of such work if he was the fir st owner of rights under section 17 or his legal heirs shall, notwithstanding any assignm ent of copyright in such work, have a right to share in the resale price of such original copy or manuscript in accordance with the provisions of this section: Provided that such right shall cease to exist on the expiration of the term of copyright in the work. (2) The share referred to in sub -section (1) shall be such as the Appellate Board may fix and the decision of the Appellate Board in this behalf shall be final: Provided that the Appellate Board may fix different shares for different classes of work: Provided further that in no case shall the share exceed ten percent, of the resale price. (3) If any dispute arises regarding the right conferred by this section, it shall be referred to the Appellate Board whose decision shall be final.", "question": "Under Section 53A, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The share referred to in sub -section (1) shall be such as the Appellate Board may fix and the decision of the Appellate Board in this behalf shall be final: Provided that the Appellate Board may fix different shares for different classes of work: Provided further that in no case shall the share exceed ten percent, of the resale price."], "answer_start": [603]}}
{"id": "cop_000271", "title": "Section 53A: Resale share right in original copies.", "context": "(1) In the case of resale for a price exceeding ten thousand rupees, of the original copy of a painting, sculpture or drawing, or of the original manuscript of a literary or dramatic work or musical work, the author of such work if he was the fir st owner of rights under section 17 or his legal heirs shall, notwithstanding any assignm ent of copyright in such work, have a right to share in the resale price of such original copy or manuscript in accordance with the provisions of this section: Provided that such right shall cease to exist on the expiration of the term of copyright in the work. (2) The share referred to in sub -section (1) shall be such as the Appellate Board may fix and the decision of the Appellate Board in this behalf shall be final: Provided that the Appellate Board may fix different shares for different classes of work: Provided further that in no case shall the share exceed ten percent, of the resale price. (3) If any dispute arises regarding the right conferred by this section, it shall be referred to the Appellate Board whose decision shall be final.", "question": "What does Section 53A(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["If any dispute arises regarding the right conferred by this section, it shall be referred to the Appellate Board whose decision shall be final."], "answer_start": [945]}}
{"id": "cop_000272", "title": "Section 54: Definition.", "context": "For the purposes of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “owner of copyright” shall include— (a) an exclusive licensee; (b) in the case of an anonymous or pseudonymous literary, dramati c, musical or artistic work, the publisher of the work, until the identity of the author or, in the case of an anonymous work of joint authorship, or a work of joint authorship published under names all of which are pseudonyms, the identity of any of the a uthors, is disclosed publicly by the author and the publisher or is otherwise establishment to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board by that author or his legal representatives.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 54 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["an exclusive licensee;"], "answer_start": [128]}}
{"id": "cop_000273", "title": "Section 54: Definition.", "context": "For the purposes of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “owner of copyright” shall include— (a) an exclusive licensee; (b) in the case of an anonymous or pseudonymous literary, dramati c, musical or artistic work, the publisher of the work, until the identity of the author or, in the case of an anonymous work of joint authorship, or a work of joint authorship published under names all of which are pseudonyms, the identity of any of the a uthors, is disclosed publicly by the author and the publisher or is otherwise establishment to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board by that author or his legal representatives.", "question": "Under Section 54, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of an anonymous or pseudonymous literary, dramati c, musical or artistic work, the publisher of the work, until the identity of the author or, in the case of an anonymous work of joint authorship, or a work of joint authorship published under names all of which are pseudonyms, the identity of any of the a uthors, is disclosed publicly by the author and the publisher or is otherwise establishment to the satisfaction of the Appellate Board by that author or his legal representatives."], "answer_start": [155]}}
{"id": "cop_000274", "title": "Section 55: Civil remedies for infringement of copyright.", "context": "(1) Where copyright in any work has been infringed, the owner of the copyright shall, except as otherwise provided by this Act, be entitled to all such remedies by way of injunction, damages, accounts and otherwise as are or may be conferred by law for the infringement of a right: Provided that if the defendant proves that at the date of the infringement he was not aware and had no reasonable ground for believing that copyright subsisted in the work, the plaintiff shall not be entitled to any remedy other than an injunction in r espect of the infringement and a decree for the whole or part of the profits made by the defendant by the sale of the infringing copies as the court may in the circumstances deem reasonable. (2) Where, in the case of a literary, dramatic, musical or artist ic work, or, subject to the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 13, a cinematograph film or sound recording, a name purporting to be that of the author, or the publisher, as the case may be, of that work, appears on copies of the work as published, or, in the case of an artistic work, appeared on the work when it was made, the person whose name so appears or appeared shall, in any proceeding in respect of infringement of copyright in such work, be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to be the author or the publisher of the work, as the case may be. (3) The costs of all parties in any proceedings in respect of the infringement of copyright shall be in the discretion of the court.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 55 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where copyright in any work has been infringed, the owner of the copyright shall, except as otherwise provided by this Act, be entitled to all such remedies by way of injunction, damages, accounts and otherwise as are or may be conferred by law for the infringement of a right: Provided that if the defendant proves that at the date of the infringement he was not aware and had no reasonable ground for believing that copyright subsisted in the work, the plaintiff shall not be entitled to any remedy other than an injunction in r espect of the infringement and a decree for the whole or part of the profits made by the defendant by the sale of the infringing copies as the court may in the circumstances deem reasonable."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000275", "title": "Section 55: Civil remedies for infringement of copyright.", "context": "(1) Where copyright in any work has been infringed, the owner of the copyright shall, except as otherwise provided by this Act, be entitled to all such remedies by way of injunction, damages, accounts and otherwise as are or may be conferred by law for the infringement of a right: Provided that if the defendant proves that at the date of the infringement he was not aware and had no reasonable ground for believing that copyright subsisted in the work, the plaintiff shall not be entitled to any remedy other than an injunction in r espect of the infringement and a decree for the whole or part of the profits made by the defendant by the sale of the infringing copies as the court may in the circumstances deem reasonable. (2) Where, in the case of a literary, dramatic, musical or artist ic work, or, subject to the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 13, a cinematograph film or sound recording, a name purporting to be that of the author, or the publisher, as the case may be, of that work, appears on copies of the work as published, or, in the case of an artistic work, appeared on the work when it was made, the person whose name so appears or appeared shall, in any proceeding in respect of infringement of copyright in such work, be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to be the author or the publisher of the work, as the case may be. (3) The costs of all parties in any proceedings in respect of the infringement of copyright shall be in the discretion of the court.", "question": "Under Section 55, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, in the case of a literary, dramatic, musical or artist ic work, or, subject to the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 13, a cinematograph film or sound recording, a name purporting to be that of the author, or the publisher, as the case may be, of that work, appears on copies of the work as published, or, in the case of an artistic work, appeared on the work when it was made, the person whose name so appears or appeared shall, in any proceeding in respect of infringement of copyright in such work, be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to be the author or the publisher of the work, as the case may be."], "answer_start": [730]}}
{"id": "cop_000276", "title": "Section 55: Civil remedies for infringement of copyright.", "context": "(1) Where copyright in any work has been infringed, the owner of the copyright shall, except as otherwise provided by this Act, be entitled to all such remedies by way of injunction, damages, accounts and otherwise as are or may be conferred by law for the infringement of a right: Provided that if the defendant proves that at the date of the infringement he was not aware and had no reasonable ground for believing that copyright subsisted in the work, the plaintiff shall not be entitled to any remedy other than an injunction in r espect of the infringement and a decree for the whole or part of the profits made by the defendant by the sale of the infringing copies as the court may in the circumstances deem reasonable. (2) Where, in the case of a literary, dramatic, musical or artist ic work, or, subject to the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 13, a cinematograph film or sound recording, a name purporting to be that of the author, or the publisher, as the case may be, of that work, appears on copies of the work as published, or, in the case of an artistic work, appeared on the work when it was made, the person whose name so appears or appeared shall, in any proceeding in respect of infringement of copyright in such work, be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to be the author or the publisher of the work, as the case may be. (3) The costs of all parties in any proceedings in respect of the infringement of copyright shall be in the discretion of the court.", "question": "What does Section 55(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The costs of all parties in any proceedings in respect of the infringement of copyright shall be in the discretion of the court."], "answer_start": [1361]}}
{"id": "cop_000277", "title": "Section 56: Protection of separate rights.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of thi s Act, where the several rights comprising the copyright in any work are owned by different persons, the owner of any such right shall, to the extent of that right, be entitled to the remedies provided by this Act and may individually enforce such right by means of any suit, action or other proceeding without making the owner of any other right a party to such suit, action or proceeding.", "question": "What does Section 56 provide regarding protection of separate rights?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of thi s Act, where the several rights comprising the copyright in any work are owned by different persons, the owner of any such right shall, to the extent of that right, be entitled to the remedies provided by this Act and may individually enforce such right by means of any suit, action or other proceeding without making the owner of any other right a party to such suit, action or proceeding."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000278", "title": "Section 57: Author’s special right s.", "context": "(1) Independently of the author ’s copyright and even after the assignment either wholly or partially of the said copyright, the author of a work shall have the right— (a) to claim authorship of the work; and (b) to restrain or claim damages in respect of any distortion, mutilation, modi fication or other act in relation to the said work if such distortion, mutilation, modi fication or other act would be prejudicial to his honour or reputation: Provided that the author shall not have any right to restrain or claim damages in respect of any adaptation of a computer programme to which clause (aa) of sub-section (1) of section 52 applies. Explanation.—Failure to display a work or to display it to the satisfaction of the author shall not be deemed to be an infringement of the rights conferred by this section. (2) The right conferred upon an auth or of a work by sub -section (1), , may be exercised by the legal representatives of the author.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 57 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Independently of the author ’s copyright and even after the assignment either wholly or partially of the said copyright, the author of a work shall have the right— (a) to claim authorship of the work; and (b) to restrain or claim damages in respect of any distortion, mutilation, modi fication or other act in relation to the said work if such distortion, mutilation, modi fication or other act would be prejudicial to his honour or reputation: Provided that the author shall not have any right to restrain or claim damages in respect of any adaptation of a computer programme to which clause (aa) of sub-section (1) of section 52 applies. Explanation.—Failure to display a work or to display it to the satisfaction of the author shall not be deemed to be an infringement of the rights conferred by this section."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000279", "title": "Section 57: Author’s special right s.", "context": "(1) Independently of the author ’s copyright and even after the assignment either wholly or partially of the said copyright, the author of a work shall have the right— (a) to claim authorship of the work; and (b) to restrain or claim damages in respect of any distortion, mutilation, modi fication or other act in relation to the said work if such distortion, mutilation, modi fication or other act would be prejudicial to his honour or reputation: Provided that the author shall not have any right to restrain or claim damages in respect of any adaptation of a computer programme to which clause (aa) of sub-section (1) of section 52 applies. Explanation.—Failure to display a work or to display it to the satisfaction of the author shall not be deemed to be an infringement of the rights conferred by this section. (2) The right conferred upon an auth or of a work by sub -section (1), , may be exercised by the legal representatives of the author.", "question": "Under Section 57, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The right conferred upon an auth or of a work by sub -section (1), , may be exercised by the legal representatives of the author."], "answer_start": [821]}}
{"id": "cop_000282", "title": "Section 59: Restriction on remedies in the case of works of a rchitecture.", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (47 of 1963), where the construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work has been commenced, the owner of the copyright shall not be entitled to obtain an injunction to restrain the construction of such building or structure or to order its demolition. (2) Nothing in Section 58 shall apply in respect of the construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 59 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (47 of 1963), where the construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work has been commenced, the owner of the copyright shall not be entitled to obtain an injunction to restrain the construction of such building or structure or to order its demolition."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000283", "title": "Section 59: Restriction on remedies in the case of works of a rchitecture.", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (47 of 1963), where the construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work has been commenced, the owner of the copyright shall not be entitled to obtain an injunction to restrain the construction of such building or structure or to order its demolition. (2) Nothing in Section 58 shall apply in respect of the construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work.", "question": "Under Section 59, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in Section 58 shall apply in respect of the construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work."], "answer_start": [414]}}
{"id": "cop_000286", "title": "Section 61: Owner of copyright to be party to the proceeding.", "context": "(1) In every civil suit or other proceeding regarding infringement of copyright instituted by an exclusive licensee, the owner of the copyright shall, unless the court otherwise directs, be made a defendant and where such owner is made a defendant, he shall have the right to dispute the claim of the exclusive licensee. (2) Where any civil suit or other proceeding regarding infringement of copyright institu ted by an exclusive licensee is successful, no fresh suit or other proceeding in respect of the same cause of action shall lie at the instance of the owner of the copyright.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 61 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In every civil suit or other proceeding regarding infringement of copyright instituted by an exclusive licensee, the owner of the copyright shall, unless the court otherwise directs, be made a defendant and where such owner is made a defendant, he shall have the right to dispute the claim of the exclusive licensee."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000287", "title": "Section 61: Owner of copyright to be party to the proceeding.", "context": "(1) In every civil suit or other proceeding regarding infringement of copyright instituted by an exclusive licensee, the owner of the copyright shall, unless the court otherwise directs, be made a defendant and where such owner is made a defendant, he shall have the right to dispute the claim of the exclusive licensee. (2) Where any civil suit or other proceeding regarding infringement of copyright institu ted by an exclusive licensee is successful, no fresh suit or other proceeding in respect of the same cause of action shall lie at the instance of the owner of the copyright.", "question": "Under Section 61, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any civil suit or other proceeding regarding infringement of copyright institu ted by an exclusive licensee is successful, no fresh suit or other proceeding in respect of the same cause of action shall lie at the instance of the owner of the copyright."], "answer_start": [325]}}
{"id": "cop_000288", "title": "Section 62: Jurisdiction of court over matters arising under this Chapter.", "context": "(1) Every suit or other civil proceeding arising under this Chapter in respect of the infringement of copyright in any work or the infringement of any other right conferred by this Act shall be instituted in the district court having jurisdiction. (2) For the purpose of sub-section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ” shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) or any other law for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose juris diction, at the time of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or other proceeding or, where there are more than one such persons, any of them actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 62 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Every suit or other civil proceeding arising under this Chapter in respect of the infringement of copyright in any work or the infringement of any other right conferred by this Act shall be instituted in the district court having jurisdiction."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000289", "title": "Section 62: Jurisdiction of court over matters arising under this Chapter.", "context": "(1) Every suit or other civil proceeding arising under this Chapter in respect of the infringement of copyright in any work or the infringement of any other right conferred by this Act shall be instituted in the district court having jurisdiction. (2) For the purpose of sub-section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ” shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) or any other law for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose juris diction, at the time of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or other proceeding or, where there are more than one such persons, any of them actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain.", "question": "Under Section 62, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purpose of sub-section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ” shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) or any other law for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose juris diction, at the time of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or other proceeding or, where there are more than one such persons, any of them actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain."], "answer_start": [252]}}
{"id": "cop_000290", "title": "Section 63: Offences of infringement of copyright or other rights conferred by this Act.", "context": "Any person who knowingly infringes or abets the infringement of— (a) the copyright in a work, or (b) any other right conferred by this Act except the right conferred by section 53A, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that where the infringement has not been made for gain in the course of trade or business the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty thousand rupees. Explanation.—Construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work shall not be an offence under this section.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 63 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the copyright in a work, or"], "answer_start": [69]}}
{"id": "cop_000291", "title": "Section 63: Offences of infringement of copyright or other rights conferred by this Act.", "context": "Any person who knowingly infringes or abets the infringement of— (a) the copyright in a work, or (b) any other right conferred by this Act except the right conferred by section 53A, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that where the infringement has not been made for gain in the course of trade or business the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty thousand rupees. Explanation.—Construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work shall not be an offence under this section.", "question": "Under Section 63, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["any other right conferred by this Act except the right conferred by section 53A, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that where the infringement has not been made for gain in the course of trade or business the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty thousand rupees. Explanation.—Construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work shall not be an offence under this section."], "answer_start": [101]}}
{"id": "cop_000293", "title": "Section 63B: Knowing use of infringing copy of computer programme to be an offence.", "context": "Any person who knowingly makes use on a computer of an infringing copy of a computer programme shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven days but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand ru pees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that where the computer programme has not been used for gain or in the course of trade or business, the Court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, not impose any sentence of imprisonment and may impose a fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees.", "question": "What does Section 63B provide regarding knowing use of infringing copy of computer programme to be an offence?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person who knowingly makes use on a computer of an infringing copy of a computer programme shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven days but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand ru pees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that where the computer programme has not been used for gain or in the course of trade or business, the Court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, not impose any sentence of imprisonment and may impose a fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000294", "title": "Section 64: Power of police to seize infringing copies.", "context": "(1) Any police officer, not below the rank of a sub-inspector, may, if he is satisfied that an offence under section 63 in respect of the infringement of copyright in any work has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, seize without warrant, all copies of the work, and all the plates used for the purposes of making infringing copies of the work, wherever found, and all copies and plates so seized shall, as soon as practicable be produced before a Magistrate. (2) Any person having an interest in any copies of a work , or plates seized under sub -section (1) may, within fifteen days of such seizure, make an applicat ion to the Magistrate for such copies , or plates being restored to him and the Magistrate, after hearing the applicant and the complainant and making such further inquiry as may be necessary, shall make such order on the application as he may deem fit.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 64 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Any police officer, not below the rank of a sub-inspector, may, if he is satisfied that an offence under section 63 in respect of the infringement of copyright in any work has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, seize without warrant, all copies of the work, and all the plates used for the purposes of making infringing copies of the work, wherever found, and all copies and plates so seized shall, as soon as practicable be produced before a Magistrate."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000295", "title": "Section 64: Power of police to seize infringing copies.", "context": "(1) Any police officer, not below the rank of a sub-inspector, may, if he is satisfied that an offence under section 63 in respect of the infringement of copyright in any work has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, seize without warrant, all copies of the work, and all the plates used for the purposes of making infringing copies of the work, wherever found, and all copies and plates so seized shall, as soon as practicable be produced before a Magistrate. (2) Any person having an interest in any copies of a work , or plates seized under sub -section (1) may, within fifteen days of such seizure, make an applicat ion to the Magistrate for such copies , or plates being restored to him and the Magistrate, after hearing the applicant and the complainant and making such further inquiry as may be necessary, shall make such order on the application as he may deem fit.", "question": "Under Section 64, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person having an interest in any copies of a work , or plates seized under sub -section (1) may, within fifteen days of such seizure, make an applicat ion to the Magistrate for such copies , or plates being restored to him and the Magistrate, after hearing the applicant and the complainant and making such further inquiry as may be necessary, shall make such order on the application as he may deem fit."], "answer_start": [475]}}
{"id": "cop_000296", "title": "Section 65: Possession of plates for purpose of making infringing copies.", "context": "Any person who knowingly makes, or has in his possession, any plate for the purpose of making infringing copies of any work in which copyright subsists shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine.", "question": "What does Section 65 provide regarding possession of plates for purpose of making infringing copies?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person who knowingly makes, or has in his possession, any plate for the purpose of making infringing copies of any work in which copyright subsists shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000297", "title": "Section 65A: Protection of technological measures.", "context": "(1) Any person who circumvents an effective technological measures applied for the purpose of protecting any of the rights conferred by this Ac t, with the intention of infringing such rights, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall prevent any person from,— (a) doing anything referred to therein for a purpose not expressly prohibited by this Act: Provided that any person facilitating circumvention by another person of a technological measure for such a purpose shall maintain a complete record of such other person including his name, address and all r elevant particulars necessary to identify him and the purpose for which he has been facilitated; or (b) doing anything necessary to conduct encryption research using a lawfully obtained encrypted copy; or (c) conducting any lawful investigation; or (d) doing anything necessary for the purpose of testing the security of a computer system or a computer network with the authorisation of its owner; or (e) operator; or (f) doing anything necess ary to circumvent technological measures intended for identificatio n or surveillance of a user; or (g) taking measures necessary in the interest of national security.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 65A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person who circumvents an effective technological measures applied for the purpose of protecting any of the rights conferred by this Ac t, with the intention of infringing such rights, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000298", "title": "Section 65A: Protection of technological measures.", "context": "(1) Any person who circumvents an effective technological measures applied for the purpose of protecting any of the rights conferred by this Ac t, with the intention of infringing such rights, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall prevent any person from,— (a) doing anything referred to therein for a purpose not expressly prohibited by this Act: Provided that any person facilitating circumvention by another person of a technological measure for such a purpose shall maintain a complete record of such other person including his name, address and all r elevant particulars necessary to identify him and the purpose for which he has been facilitated; or (b) doing anything necessary to conduct encryption research using a lawfully obtained encrypted copy; or (c) conducting any lawful investigation; or (d) doing anything necessary for the purpose of testing the security of a computer system or a computer network with the authorisation of its owner; or (e) operator; or (f) doing anything necess ary to circumvent technological measures intended for identificatio n or surveillance of a user; or (g) taking measures necessary in the interest of national security.", "question": "Under Section 65A, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in sub-section (1) shall prevent any person from,— (a) doing anything referred to therein for a purpose not expressly prohibited by this Act: Provided that any person facilitating circumvention by another person of a technological measure for such a purpose shall maintain a complete record of such other person including his name, address and all r elevant particulars necessary to identify him and the purpose for which he has been facilitated; or (b) doing anything necessary to conduct encryption research using a lawfully obtained encrypted copy; or (c) conducting any lawful investigation; or (d) doing anything necessary for the purpose of testing the security of a computer system or a computer network with the authorisation of its owner; or (e) operator; or (f) doing anything necess ary to circumvent technological measures intended for identificatio n or surveillance of a user; or (g) taking measures necessary in the interest of national security."], "answer_start": [299]}}
{"id": "cop_000300", "title": "Section 66: Disposal of infringing copies or plates for purpose of making infringing copies.", "context": "The Court trying any offence under this Act may, whether the alleged offender is convicted or not, order that all copies of the work or all plates in the possession of the alleged offender, which appear to it to be infringing copies, or plates for the purpose of making infringing copies, be delivered up to the owner of the copyright or may make such order as it may deem fit regarding the disposal of such copies of plates.", "question": "What does Section 66 provide regarding disposal of infringing copies or plates for purpose of making infringing copies?", "answers": {"text": ["The Court trying any offence under this Act may, whether the alleged offender is convicted or not, order that all copies of the work or all plates in the possession of the alleged offender, which appear to it to be infringing copies, or plates for the purpose of making infringing copies, be delivered up to the owner of the copyright or may make such order as it may deem fit regarding the disposal of such copies of plates."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000301", "title": "Section 67: Penalty for making false entries in register, etc., for producing or tendering false entries.", "context": "Any person who,— (a) makes or causes to be made a false entry in the Register of Copyrights kept under this Act, or (b) makes or causes to be made a writing falsely purporting to be a copy of any entry in such register, or (c) produces or tenders or causes to be produced or tendered as evidence any such entry or writing, knowing the same to be false, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 67 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["makes or causes to be made a false entry in the Register of Copyrights kept under this Act, or"], "answer_start": [21]}}
{"id": "cop_000302", "title": "Section 67: Penalty for making false entries in register, etc., for producing or tendering false entries.", "context": "Any person who,— (a) makes or causes to be made a false entry in the Register of Copyrights kept under this Act, or (b) makes or causes to be made a writing falsely purporting to be a copy of any entry in such register, or (c) produces or tenders or causes to be produced or tendered as evidence any such entry or writing, knowing the same to be false, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.", "question": "Under Section 67, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["makes or causes to be made a writing falsely purporting to be a copy of any entry in such register, or"], "answer_start": [120]}}
{"id": "cop_000303", "title": "Section 67: Penalty for making false entries in register, etc., for producing or tendering false entries.", "context": "Any person who,— (a) makes or causes to be made a false entry in the Register of Copyrights kept under this Act, or (b) makes or causes to be made a writing falsely purporting to be a copy of any entry in such register, or (c) produces or tenders or causes to be produced or tendered as evidence any such entry or writing, knowing the same to be false, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.", "question": "What does Section 67 say in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["produces or tenders or causes to be produced or tendered as evidence any such entry or writing, knowing the same to be false, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both."], "answer_start": [227]}}
{"id": "cop_000305", "title": "Section 69: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) Where any offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who at the time the offence was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to the company for, the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company shall be deemed to be guilty of such offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub -section shall render any person liable to any punishment, if he proves that the offence was committed without his know ledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, and it is proved that the offence was committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to any negligen ce on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section— (a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of persons; and (b) “director” in relation to a firm means a partner in the firm.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 69 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who at the time the offence was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to the company for, the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company shall be deemed to be guilty of such offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub -section shall render any person liable to any punishment, if he proves that the offence was committed without his know ledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000306", "title": "Section 69: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) Where any offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who at the time the offence was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to the company for, the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company shall be deemed to be guilty of such offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub -section shall render any person liable to any punishment, if he proves that the offence was committed without his know ledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, and it is proved that the offence was committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to any negligen ce on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section— (a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of persons; and (b) “director” in relation to a firm means a partner in the firm.", "question": "Under Section 69, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, and it is proved that the offence was committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to any negligen ce on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section— (a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of persons; and (b) “director” in relation to a firm means a partner in the firm."], "answer_start": [621]}}
{"id": "cop_000307", "title": "Section 70: Cognizance of offences.", "context": "No Court inferior t o that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act.", "question": "What does Section 70 provide regarding cognizance of offences?", "answers": {"text": ["No Court inferior t o that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000308", "title": "Section 71: Appeals against certain orders of Magistrate.", "context": "Any person aggrieved by an order made under sub-section (2) of section 64 or section 66 may, within thirty days of the date of such order appeal to the Court to which appeals from the court making the order ordinarily lie, and such appellate court may direct that execution of the order be stayed pending disposal of the appeal.", "question": "What does Section 71 provide regarding appeals against certain orders of magistrate?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person aggrieved by an order made under sub-section (2) of section 64 or section 66 may, within thirty days of the date of such order appeal to the Court to which appeals from the court making the order ordinarily lie, and such appellate court may direct that execution of the order be stayed pending disposal of the appeal."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000309", "title": "Section 72: Appeals against orders of Registrar of Copyrights and Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by any final decision or order of the Registrar of Copyrights may, within three months from the date of the order or decision, appeal to the Appellate Board. (2) Any person aggrieved by any final decision or order of the Appellate Board, not being a decision or order made in an appeal under sub-section (1), may, within three months from the date of such decision or order, appeal to the High Court within whose jurisdiction the appellant actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain: Provided that no such appeal shall lie against a decision of the Appellate Board under section 6. (3) In calculating the period of three months provided for an appeal under this section, the time taken in granting a certified copy of the order or record of the decision appealed against shall be excluded.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 72 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person aggrieved by any final decision or order of the Registrar of Copyrights may, within three months from the date of the order or decision, appeal to the Appellate Board."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000310", "title": "Section 72: Appeals against orders of Registrar of Copyrights and Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by any final decision or order of the Registrar of Copyrights may, within three months from the date of the order or decision, appeal to the Appellate Board. (2) Any person aggrieved by any final decision or order of the Appellate Board, not being a decision or order made in an appeal under sub-section (1), may, within three months from the date of such decision or order, appeal to the High Court within whose jurisdiction the appellant actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain: Provided that no such appeal shall lie against a decision of the Appellate Board under section 6. (3) In calculating the period of three months provided for an appeal under this section, the time taken in granting a certified copy of the order or record of the decision appealed against shall be excluded.", "question": "Under Section 72, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person aggrieved by any final decision or order of the Appellate Board, not being a decision or order made in an appeal under sub-section (1), may, within three months from the date of such decision or order, appeal to the High Court within whose jurisdiction the appellant actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain: Provided that no such appeal shall lie against a decision of the Appellate Board under section 6."], "answer_start": [187]}}
{"id": "cop_000311", "title": "Section 72: Appeals against orders of Registrar of Copyrights and Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by any final decision or order of the Registrar of Copyrights may, within three months from the date of the order or decision, appeal to the Appellate Board. (2) Any person aggrieved by any final decision or order of the Appellate Board, not being a decision or order made in an appeal under sub-section (1), may, within three months from the date of such decision or order, appeal to the High Court within whose jurisdiction the appellant actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain: Provided that no such appeal shall lie against a decision of the Appellate Board under section 6. (3) In calculating the period of three months provided for an appeal under this section, the time taken in granting a certified copy of the order or record of the decision appealed against shall be excluded.", "question": "What does Section 72(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["In calculating the period of three months provided for an appeal under this section, the time taken in granting a certified copy of the order or record of the decision appealed against shall be excluded."], "answer_start": [653]}}
{"id": "cop_000313", "title": "Section 74: Registrar of Copyrights and Appellate Board to possess certain powers of civil courts.", "context": "The Registrar of Copyrights and the Appellate Board shall have the powers of a civil court when trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely, — (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; (e) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office; (f) any other matter which may be prescribed. Explanation.—For the purpose of enforcing the attendance of witnesses, the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Registrar of Copyrights or the Appellate Board, as the case may be, shall be the limits of the territory of India.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 74 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;"], "answer_start": [214]}}
{"id": "cop_000314", "title": "Section 74: Registrar of Copyrights and Appellate Board to possess certain powers of civil courts.", "context": "The Registrar of Copyrights and the Appellate Board shall have the powers of a civil court when trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely, — (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; (e) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office; (f) any other matter which may be prescribed. Explanation.—For the purpose of enforcing the attendance of witnesses, the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Registrar of Copyrights or the Appellate Board, as the case may be, shall be the limits of the territory of India.", "question": "Under Section 74, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["requiring the discovery and production of any document;"], "answer_start": [298]}}
{"id": "cop_000315", "title": "Section 74: Registrar of Copyrights and Appellate Board to possess certain powers of civil courts.", "context": "The Registrar of Copyrights and the Appellate Board shall have the powers of a civil court when trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely, — (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; (e) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office; (f) any other matter which may be prescribed. Explanation.—For the purpose of enforcing the attendance of witnesses, the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Registrar of Copyrights or the Appellate Board, as the case may be, shall be the limits of the territory of India.", "question": "What does Section 74 say in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["receiving evidence on affidavits;"], "answer_start": [358]}}
{"id": "cop_000316", "title": "Section 74: Registrar of Copyrights and Appellate Board to possess certain powers of civil courts.", "context": "The Registrar of Copyrights and the Appellate Board shall have the powers of a civil court when trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely, — (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; (e) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office; (f) any other matter which may be prescribed. Explanation.—For the purpose of enforcing the attendance of witnesses, the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Registrar of Copyrights or the Appellate Board, as the case may be, shall be the limits of the territory of India.", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 74 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents;"], "answer_start": [396]}}
{"id": "cop_000317", "title": "Section 74: Registrar of Copyrights and Appellate Board to possess certain powers of civil courts.", "context": "The Registrar of Copyrights and the Appellate Board shall have the powers of a civil court when trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely, — (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; (e) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office; (f) any other matter which may be prescribed. Explanation.—For the purpose of enforcing the attendance of witnesses, the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Registrar of Copyrights or the Appellate Board, as the case may be, shall be the limits of the territory of India.", "question": "Under Section 74, what is stated in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office;"], "answer_start": [467]}}
{"id": "cop_000318", "title": "Section 74: Registrar of Copyrights and Appellate Board to possess certain powers of civil courts.", "context": "The Registrar of Copyrights and the Appellate Board shall have the powers of a civil court when trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely, — (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; (e) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office; (f) any other matter which may be prescribed. Explanation.—For the purpose of enforcing the attendance of witnesses, the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Registrar of Copyrights or the Appellate Board, as the case may be, shall be the limits of the territory of India.", "question": "What does Section 74 say in clause (f)?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter which may be prescribed. Explanation.—For the purpose of enforcing the attendance of witnesses, the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Registrar of Copyrights or the Appellate Board, as the case may be, shall be the limits of the territory of India."], "answer_start": [546]}}
{"id": "cop_000319", "title": "Section 75: Orders for payment of money passed by Registrar of Copyrights and Appellate Board to be executable as a decree.", "context": "Every order made by the Registrar of Copyrigh ts or the Appellate Board under this Act for the payment of any money or by the High Court in any appeal against any such order of the Appellate Board shall, on a certificate issued by the Registrar of Copyrights, the Appellate Board or the Registrar of the High Court, as the case may be, be deemed to be a d ecree of a civil court and shall be executable in the same manner as a decree of such court.", "question": "What does Section 75 provide regarding orders for payment of money passed by registrar of copyrights and appellate board to be executable as a decree?", "answers": {"text": ["Every order made by the Registrar of Copyrigh ts or the Appellate Board under this Act for the payment of any money or by the High Court in any appeal against any such order of the Appellate Board shall, on a certificate issued by the Registrar of Copyrights, the Appellate Board or the Registrar of the High Court, as the case may be, be deemed to be a d ecree of a civil court and shall be executable in the same manner as a decree of such court."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000320", "title": "Section 76: Protection of action taken in good faith.", "context": "No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.", "question": "What does Section 76 provide regarding protection of action taken in good faith?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "cop_000322", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing po wer, the Central Government may make rules to provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— * * * * *; (b) the form of complaints and applications to be made, and the licences to be granted, under this Act; (c) the procedure to be fol lowed in connection with any proceeding before the Registrar of Copyrights; (cA) the form and manner in which an organisation may apply to the Appellate Board for compulsory licence for disabled and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section 31B; (cB) the manner in which a person making sound recording may give prior notice of his intention to make sound recording under sub-section (2) of section 31C; (cC) the register and books of account and the details of existi ng stock which a person making sound recording may maintain under sub-section (5) of section 31C; (cD) the manner in which prior notice may be given by a broadcasting organisation under sub-section (2) of section 31D; (cE) the reports and acc ounts which may be maintained under clause ( a), and the inspection of records and books of account which may be made under clause (b) or sub-section (7) of section 31D; (ca) the conditions for submission of application under sub-section (2) of section 33; (cb) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may be registered under sub -section (3) of section 33;", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 78 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000323", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing po wer, the Central Government may make rules to provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— * * * * *; (b) the form of complaints and applications to be made, and the licences to be granted, under this Act; (c) the procedure to be fol lowed in connection with any proceeding before the Registrar of Copyrights; (cA) the form and manner in which an organisation may apply to the Appellate Board for compulsory licence for disabled and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section 31B; (cB) the manner in which a person making sound recording may give prior notice of his intention to make sound recording under sub-section (2) of section 31C; (cC) the register and books of account and the details of existi ng stock which a person making sound recording may maintain under sub-section (5) of section 31C; (cD) the manner in which prior notice may be given by a broadcasting organisation under sub-section (2) of section 31D; (cE) the reports and acc ounts which may be maintained under clause ( a), and the inspection of records and books of account which may be made under clause (b) or sub-section (7) of section 31D; (ca) the conditions for submission of application under sub-section (2) of section 33; (cb) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may be registered under sub -section (3) of section 33;", "question": "Under Section 78, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing po wer, the Central Government may make rules to provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— * * * * *; (b) the form of complaints and applications to be made, and the licences to be granted, under this Act;"], "answer_start": [131]}}
{"id": "cop_000324", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing po wer, the Central Government may make rules to provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— * * * * *; (b) the form of complaints and applications to be made, and the licences to be granted, under this Act; (c) the procedure to be fol lowed in connection with any proceeding before the Registrar of Copyrights; (cA) the form and manner in which an organisation may apply to the Appellate Board for compulsory licence for disabled and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section 31B; (cB) the manner in which a person making sound recording may give prior notice of his intention to make sound recording under sub-section (2) of section 31C; (cC) the register and books of account and the details of existi ng stock which a person making sound recording may maintain under sub-section (5) of section 31C; (cD) the manner in which prior notice may be given by a broadcasting organisation under sub-section (2) of section 31D; (cE) the reports and acc ounts which may be maintained under clause ( a), and the inspection of records and books of account which may be made under clause (b) or sub-section (7) of section 31D; (ca) the conditions for submission of application under sub-section (2) of section 33; (cb) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may be registered under sub -section (3) of section 33;", "question": "What does Section 78 say in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["the procedure to be fol lowed in connection with any proceeding before the Registrar of Copyrights; (cA) the form and manner in which an organisation may apply to the Appellate Board for compulsory licence for disabled and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section 31B; (cB) the manner in which a person making sound recording may give prior notice of his intention to make sound recording under sub-section (2) of section 31C; (cC) the register and books of account and the details of existi ng stock which a person making sound recording may maintain under sub-section (5) of section 31C; (cD) the manner in which prior notice may be given by a broadcasting organisation under sub-section (2) of section 31D; (cE) the reports and acc ounts which may be maintained under clause ( a), and the inspection of records and books of account which may be made under clause"], "answer_start": [429]}}
{"id": "cop_000325", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing po wer, the Central Government may make rules to provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— * * * * *; (b) the form of complaints and applications to be made, and the licences to be granted, under this Act; (c) the procedure to be fol lowed in connection with any proceeding before the Registrar of Copyrights; (cA) the form and manner in which an organisation may apply to the Appellate Board for compulsory licence for disabled and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section 31B; (cB) the manner in which a person making sound recording may give prior notice of his intention to make sound recording under sub-section (2) of section 31C; (cC) the register and books of account and the details of existi ng stock which a person making sound recording may maintain under sub-section (5) of section 31C; (cD) the manner in which prior notice may be given by a broadcasting organisation under sub-section (2) of section 31D; (cE) the reports and acc ounts which may be maintained under clause ( a), and the inspection of records and books of account which may be made under clause (b) or sub-section (7) of section 31D; (ca) the conditions for submission of application under sub-section (2) of section 33; (cb) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may be registered under sub -section (3) of section 33;", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 78 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["or sub-section (7) of section 31D;"], "answer_start": [1321]}}
{"id": "cop_000326", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing po wer, the Central Government may make rules to provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— * * * * *; (b) the form of complaints and applications to be made, and the licences to be granted, under this Act; (c) the procedure to be fol lowed in connection with any proceeding before the Registrar of Copyrights; (cA) the form and manner in which an organisation may apply to the Appellate Board for compulsory licence for disabled and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section 31B; (cB) the manner in which a person making sound recording may give prior notice of his intention to make sound recording under sub-section (2) of section 31C; (cC) the register and books of account and the details of existi ng stock which a person making sound recording may maintain under sub-section (5) of section 31C; (cD) the manner in which prior notice may be given by a broadcasting organisation under sub-section (2) of section 31D; (cE) the reports and acc ounts which may be maintained under clause ( a), and the inspection of records and books of account which may be made under clause (b) or sub-section (7) of section 31D; (ca) the conditions for submission of application under sub-section (2) of section 33; (cb) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may be registered under sub -section (3) of section 33;", "question": "Under Section 78, what is stated in clause (ca)?", "answers": {"text": ["the conditions for submission of application under sub-section (2) of section 33;"], "answer_start": [1361]}}
{"id": "cop_000327", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing po wer, the Central Government may make rules to provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— * * * * *; (b) the form of complaints and applications to be made, and the licences to be granted, under this Act; (c) the procedure to be fol lowed in connection with any proceeding before the Registrar of Copyrights; (cA) the form and manner in which an organisation may apply to the Appellate Board for compulsory licence for disabled and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section 31B; (cB) the manner in which a person making sound recording may give prior notice of his intention to make sound recording under sub-section (2) of section 31C; (cC) the register and books of account and the details of existi ng stock which a person making sound recording may maintain under sub-section (5) of section 31C; (cD) the manner in which prior notice may be given by a broadcasting organisation under sub-section (2) of section 31D; (cE) the reports and acc ounts which may be maintained under clause ( a), and the inspection of records and books of account which may be made under clause (b) or sub-section (7) of section 31D; (ca) the conditions for submission of application under sub-section (2) of section 33; (cb) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may be registered under sub -section (3) of section 33;", "question": "What does Section 78 say in clause (cb)?", "answers": {"text": ["the conditions subject to which a copyright society may be registered under sub -section (3) of section 33;"], "answer_start": [1448]}}
{"id": "cop_000328", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(cc) the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33; (cd) the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause (d) of that sub-section; (ce) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34; (cf) the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35; (cg) the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36; (d) the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties; (da) the manner of payment of royalty under clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 52; (e) the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;", "question": "What does clause (cc) of Section 78 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33;"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "cop_000329", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(cc) the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33; (cd) the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause (d) of that sub-section; (ce) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34; (cf) the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35; (cg) the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36; (d) the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties; (da) the manner of payment of royalty under clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 52; (e) the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;", "question": "Under Section 78, what is stated in clause (cd)?", "answers": {"text": ["the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause"], "answer_start": [494]}}
{"id": "cop_000330", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(cc) the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33; (cd) the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause (d) of that sub-section; (ce) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34; (cf) the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35; (cg) the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36; (d) the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties; (da) the manner of payment of royalty under clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 52; (e) the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;", "question": "What does Section 78 say in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause"], "answer_start": [590]}}
{"id": "cop_000331", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(cc) the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33; (cd) the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause (d) of that sub-section; (ce) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34; (cf) the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35; (cg) the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36; (d) the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties; (da) the manner of payment of royalty under clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 52; (e) the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 78 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["of that sub-section;"], "answer_start": [736]}}
{"id": "cop_000332", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(cc) the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33; (cd) the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause (d) of that sub-section; (ce) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34; (cf) the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35; (cg) the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36; (d) the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties; (da) the manner of payment of royalty under clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 52; (e) the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;", "question": "Under Section 78, what is stated in clause (ce)?", "answers": {"text": ["the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34;"], "answer_start": [762]}}
{"id": "cop_000333", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(cc) the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33; (cd) the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause (d) of that sub-section; (ce) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34; (cf) the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35; (cg) the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36; (d) the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties; (da) the manner of payment of royalty under clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 52; (e) the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;", "question": "What does Section 78 say in clause (cf)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35;"], "answer_start": [939]}}
{"id": "cop_000334", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(cc) the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33; (cd) the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause (d) of that sub-section; (ce) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34; (cf) the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35; (cg) the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36; (d) the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties; (da) the manner of payment of royalty under clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 52; (e) the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;", "question": "What does clause (cg) of Section 78 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36;"], "answer_start": [1258]}}
{"id": "cop_000335", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(cc) the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33; (cd) the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause (d) of that sub-section; (ce) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34; (cf) the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35; (cg) the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36; (d) the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties; (da) the manner of payment of royalty under clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 52; (e) the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;", "question": "Under Section 78, what is stated in clause (d)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties;"], "answer_start": [1377]}}
{"id": "cop_000336", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(cc) the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33; (cd) the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause (d) of that sub-section; (ce) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34; (cf) the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35; (cg) the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36; (d) the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties; (da) the manner of payment of royalty under clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 52; (e) the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;", "question": "What does Section 78 say in clause (da)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of payment of royalty under clause"], "answer_start": [1511]}}
{"id": "cop_000337", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(cc) the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33; (cd) the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause (d) of that sub-section; (ce) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34; (cf) the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35; (cg) the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36; (d) the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties; (da) the manner of payment of royalty under clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 52; (e) the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;", "question": "What does clause (j) of Section 78 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["of sub-section (1) of section 52;"], "answer_start": [1561]}}
{"id": "cop_000338", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(cc) the inquiry for cancellation of registration under sub-section (4) of section 33; (ccA) the manner in which a copyright society may p ublish its Tariff Scheme under sub-section (1) of section 33A; (ccB) the fee which is to be paid before filing an appeal to the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 33A; (ccC) the form of application for renewal of registration of a copyright society and the fee which may accompany such application under sub-section (3A) of section 33; (cd) the conditions subject to which the copyright society may accept authorisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 34 and the conditions subject to which owners o r rights have right to withdraw such authorisation under clause (d) of that sub-section; (ce) the conditions subject to which a copyright society may issue licences, collect fees and distribute such fees amongst owners of rights under sub-section (3) of section 34; (cf) the manner in which the approval of the owners of rights regarding collection and distribution of fees, approval for utilisation of any amount collected as fees and t o provide to such owners information concerning activities in relation to the administration of their rights under sub -section (1) of section 35; (cg) the returns to be filed by copyright societies to the Registrar of Copyrights under sub-section (1) of section 36; (d) the manners of determining any royalties payable under this Act, and the security to be taken for the payment of such royalties; (da) the manner of payment of royalty under clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 52; (e) the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;", "question": "Under Section 78, what is stated in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of Register of Copyrights to be kept under this Act and the particulars to be entered therein;"], "answer_start": [1599]}}
{"id": "cop_000339", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(f) the matters in respect of which the Registrar of Copyrights and the Appellate Board shall have powers of a civil court; (g) the fees which may be payable under this Act; (h) the regulation of business of the Copyright Office and of all things by this Act placed under the direction or control of the Registrar of Copyrights. (3) Every rule made under this section shall be l aid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immedi ately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be o f no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.", "question": "What does Section 78 say in clause (f)?", "answers": {"text": ["the matters in respect of which the Registrar of Copyrights and the Appellate Board shall have powers of a civil court;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000340", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(f) the matters in respect of which the Registrar of Copyrights and the Appellate Board shall have powers of a civil court; (g) the fees which may be payable under this Act; (h) the regulation of business of the Copyright Office and of all things by this Act placed under the direction or control of the Registrar of Copyrights. (3) Every rule made under this section shall be l aid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immedi ately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be o f no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.", "question": "What does clause (g) of Section 78 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the fees which may be payable under this Act;"], "answer_start": [128]}}
{"id": "cop_000341", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(f) the matters in respect of which the Registrar of Copyrights and the Appellate Board shall have powers of a civil court; (g) the fees which may be payable under this Act; (h) the regulation of business of the Copyright Office and of all things by this Act placed under the direction or control of the Registrar of Copyrights. (3) Every rule made under this section shall be l aid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immedi ately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be o f no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.", "question": "Under Section 78, what is stated in clause (h)?", "answers": {"text": ["the regulation of business of the Copyright Office and of all things by this Act placed under the direction or control of the Registrar of Copyrights."], "answer_start": [178]}}
{"id": "cop_000342", "title": "Section 78: Power to make rules.", "context": "(f) the matters in respect of which the Registrar of Copyrights and the Appellate Board shall have powers of a civil court; (g) the fees which may be payable under this Act; (h) the regulation of business of the Copyright Office and of all things by this Act placed under the direction or control of the Registrar of Copyrights. (3) Every rule made under this section shall be l aid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immedi ately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be o f no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.", "question": "What does Section 78(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Every rule made under this section shall be l aid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immedi ately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be o f no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule."], "answer_start": [333]}}
{"id": "cop_000343", "title": "Section 79: Repeals, savings and transitional provisions.", "context": "(1) The Indian Copyright Act, 1914 (3 of 1914), and the Copyright Act of 1911 passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom as modified in its application to India by the Indian Copyright Act, 1914 ( 3 of 1914), are hereby repealed. (2) Where any person has, before the commencement of this A ct, taken any action whereby he has incurred any expenditure or liabilities in connection with the reproduction or performance of any work in a manner which at the time was lawful or for the purpose of or with a view to the reproduction or performance of a work at a time when such reproduction or perfor mance would, but for the coming into force of this Act, have been lawful, nothing in this section shall diminish or prejudice any rights or interests arising from or in connection with such action which are subsisting and valuable at the said date, unless the person who, by virtue of this Act, becomes entitled to restrain such reproduction or performance, agrees to pay such compensation as, failing agreement , may be determined by the Appellate Board. (3) Copyright shall no t subsist by virtue of this Act in any work in which copyright did not subsist immediately before the commencement of this Act under any Act repealed by sub-section (1).", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 79 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Indian Copyright Act, 1914 (3 of 1914), and the Copyright Act of 1911 passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom as modified in its application to India by the Indian Copyright Act, 1914 ( 3 of 1914), are hereby repealed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000344", "title": "Section 79: Repeals, savings and transitional provisions.", "context": "(1) The Indian Copyright Act, 1914 (3 of 1914), and the Copyright Act of 1911 passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom as modified in its application to India by the Indian Copyright Act, 1914 ( 3 of 1914), are hereby repealed. (2) Where any person has, before the commencement of this A ct, taken any action whereby he has incurred any expenditure or liabilities in connection with the reproduction or performance of any work in a manner which at the time was lawful or for the purpose of or with a view to the reproduction or performance of a work at a time when such reproduction or perfor mance would, but for the coming into force of this Act, have been lawful, nothing in this section shall diminish or prejudice any rights or interests arising from or in connection with such action which are subsisting and valuable at the said date, unless the person who, by virtue of this Act, becomes entitled to restrain such reproduction or performance, agrees to pay such compensation as, failing agreement , may be determined by the Appellate Board. (3) Copyright shall no t subsist by virtue of this Act in any work in which copyright did not subsist immediately before the commencement of this Act under any Act repealed by sub-section (1).", "question": "Under Section 79, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any person has, before the commencement of this A ct, taken any action whereby he has incurred any expenditure or liabilities in connection with the reproduction or performance of any work in a manner which at the time was lawful or for the purpose of or with a view to the reproduction or performance of a work at a time when such reproduction or perfor mance would, but for the coming into force of this Act, have been lawful, nothing in this section shall diminish or prejudice any rights or interests arising from or in connection with such action which are subsisting and valuable at the said date, unless the person who, by virtue of this Act, becomes entitled to restrain such reproduction or performance, agrees to pay such compensation as, failing agreement , may be determined by the Appellate Board."], "answer_start": [238]}}
{"id": "cop_000345", "title": "Section 79: Repeals, savings and transitional provisions.", "context": "(1) The Indian Copyright Act, 1914 (3 of 1914), and the Copyright Act of 1911 passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom as modified in its application to India by the Indian Copyright Act, 1914 ( 3 of 1914), are hereby repealed. (2) Where any person has, before the commencement of this A ct, taken any action whereby he has incurred any expenditure or liabilities in connection with the reproduction or performance of any work in a manner which at the time was lawful or for the purpose of or with a view to the reproduction or performance of a work at a time when such reproduction or perfor mance would, but for the coming into force of this Act, have been lawful, nothing in this section shall diminish or prejudice any rights or interests arising from or in connection with such action which are subsisting and valuable at the said date, unless the person who, by virtue of this Act, becomes entitled to restrain such reproduction or performance, agrees to pay such compensation as, failing agreement , may be determined by the Appellate Board. (3) Copyright shall no t subsist by virtue of this Act in any work in which copyright did not subsist immediately before the commencement of this Act under any Act repealed by sub-section (1).", "question": "What does Section 79(3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Copyright shall no t subsist by virtue of this Act in any work in which copyright did not subsist immediately before the commencement of this Act under any Act repealed by sub-section (1)."], "answer_start": [1059]}}
{"id": "cop_000346", "title": "Section 79: Repeals, savings and transitional provisions.", "context": "(4) Where copyright subsisted in any work immediately before the comme ncement of this Act, the rights comprising such copyright shall, as from the date of such commencement, be the rights specified in section 14 in relation to the class of works to which such work belongs, and where any new rights are conferred by that section, the owner of such rights shall be— (a) in any case where copyright in the work was wholly assigned before the commencement of this Act, the assignee or his successor-in-interest; (b) in any other case, the person who was the first owner of the copyrig ht in the work under any Act repealed by sub-section (1) or his legal representatives. (5) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, where any person is entitled immediately before the commencement of this Act to copyright in any work or any right in such copyright or to an interest in any such right, he shall continue to be entitled to such right or interest for the period for which he would have been entitled thereto if this Act has not come into force. (6) Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to render any act done before its commencement an infringement of copyright if that act would not otherwise have constituted such an infringement. (7) Save as otherwise provided in this section, nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the application of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), with respect to the effect of repeals.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 79 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where copyright subsisted in any work immediately before the comme ncement of this Act, the rights comprising such copyright shall, as from the date of such commencement, be the rights specified in section 14 in relation to the class of works to which such work belongs, and where any new rights are conferred by that section, the owner of such rights shall be— (a) in any case where copyright in the work was wholly assigned before the commencement of this Act, the assignee or his successor-in-interest; (b) in any other case, the person who was the first owner of the copyrig ht in the work under any Act repealed by sub-section (1) or his legal representatives."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "cop_000347", "title": "Section 79: Repeals, savings and transitional provisions.", "context": "(4) Where copyright subsisted in any work immediately before the comme ncement of this Act, the rights comprising such copyright shall, as from the date of such commencement, be the rights specified in section 14 in relation to the class of works to which such work belongs, and where any new rights are conferred by that section, the owner of such rights shall be— (a) in any case where copyright in the work was wholly assigned before the commencement of this Act, the assignee or his successor-in-interest; (b) in any other case, the person who was the first owner of the copyrig ht in the work under any Act repealed by sub-section (1) or his legal representatives. (5) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, where any person is entitled immediately before the commencement of this Act to copyright in any work or any right in such copyright or to an interest in any such right, he shall continue to be entitled to such right or interest for the period for which he would have been entitled thereto if this Act has not come into force. (6) Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to render any act done before its commencement an infringement of copyright if that act would not otherwise have constituted such an infringement. (7) Save as otherwise provided in this section, nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the application of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), with respect to the effect of repeals.", "question": "Under Section 79, what is stated in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["Except as otherwise provided in this Act, where any person is entitled immediately before the commencement of this Act to copyright in any work or any right in such copyright or to an interest in any such right, he shall continue to be entitled to such right or interest for the period for which he would have been entitled thereto if this Act has not come into force."], "answer_start": [674]}}
{"id": "cop_000348", "title": "Section 79: Repeals, savings and transitional provisions.", "context": "(4) Where copyright subsisted in any work immediately before the comme ncement of this Act, the rights comprising such copyright shall, as from the date of such commencement, be the rights specified in section 14 in relation to the class of works to which such work belongs, and where any new rights are conferred by that section, the owner of such rights shall be— (a) in any case where copyright in the work was wholly assigned before the commencement of this Act, the assignee or his successor-in-interest; (b) in any other case, the person who was the first owner of the copyrig ht in the work under any Act repealed by sub-section (1) or his legal representatives. (5) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, where any person is entitled immediately before the commencement of this Act to copyright in any work or any right in such copyright or to an interest in any such right, he shall continue to be entitled to such right or interest for the period for which he would have been entitled thereto if this Act has not come into force. (6) Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to render any act done before its commencement an infringement of copyright if that act would not otherwise have constituted such an infringement. (7) Save as otherwise provided in this section, nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the application of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), with respect to the effect of repeals.", "question": "What does Section 79(6) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to render any act done before its commencement an infringement of copyright if that act would not otherwise have constituted such an infringement."], "answer_start": [1047]}}
{"id": "cop_000349", "title": "Section 79: Repeals, savings and transitional provisions.", "context": "(4) Where copyright subsisted in any work immediately before the comme ncement of this Act, the rights comprising such copyright shall, as from the date of such commencement, be the rights specified in section 14 in relation to the class of works to which such work belongs, and where any new rights are conferred by that section, the owner of such rights shall be— (a) in any case where copyright in the work was wholly assigned before the commencement of this Act, the assignee or his successor-in-interest; (b) in any other case, the person who was the first owner of the copyrig ht in the work under any Act repealed by sub-section (1) or his legal representatives. (5) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, where any person is entitled immediately before the commencement of this Act to copyright in any work or any right in such copyright or to an interest in any such right, he shall continue to be entitled to such right or interest for the period for which he would have been entitled thereto if this Act has not come into force. (6) Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to render any act done before its commencement an infringement of copyright if that act would not otherwise have constituted such an infringement. (7) Save as otherwise provided in this section, nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the application of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), with respect to the effect of repeals.", "question": "What does sub-section (7) of Section 79 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Save as otherwise provided in this section, nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the application of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), with respect to the effect of repeals."], "answer_start": [1244]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000001", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Patents Act, 1970.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint:\nProvided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 1 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["This Act may be called the Patents Act, 1970"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000002", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Patents Act, 1970.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint:\nProvided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "Under Section 1, what may this Act be called?", "answers": {"text": ["the Patents Act, 1970"], "answer_start": [27]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000003", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Patents Act, 1970.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint:\nProvided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 1, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["It extends to the whole of India"], "answer_start": [54]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000004", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Patents Act, 1970.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint:\nProvided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "To what does this Act extend under Section 1?", "answers": {"text": ["the whole of India"], "answer_start": [68]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000005", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Patents Act, 1970.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint:\nProvided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 1?", "answers": {"text": ["It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint:"], "answer_start": [92]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000006", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Patents Act, 1970.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint:\nProvided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "What does Section 1 say about when this Act shall come into force?", "answers": {"text": ["such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint"], "answer_start": [120]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000007", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Patents Act, 1970.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint:\nProvided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 1 say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision"], "answer_start": [211]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000008", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Patents Act, 1970.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint:\nProvided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "In Section 1, what is different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this act to be?", "answers": {"text": ["construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision"], "answer_start": [377]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000009", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 3* * * *;\n(ab) \"assignee\" includes an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person;\n(aba) \"Budapest Treaty\" means the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time;\n(ac) \"capable of industrial application\", in relation to an invention, means that the invention is capable of being made or used in an industry;", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 3* * * *"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000010", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 3* * * *;\n(ab) \"assignee\" includes an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person;\n(aba) \"Budapest Treaty\" means the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time;\n(ac) \"capable of industrial application\", in relation to an invention, means that the invention is capable of being made or used in an industry;", "question": "What does clause (ab) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"assignee\" includes an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person"], "answer_start": [72]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000011", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 3* * * *;\n(ab) \"assignee\" includes an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person;\n(aba) \"Budapest Treaty\" means the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time;\n(ac) \"capable of industrial application\", in relation to an invention, means that the invention is capable of being made or used in an industry;", "question": "What is included within \"assignee\" under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person"], "answer_start": [92]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000012", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 3* * * *;\n(ab) \"assignee\" includes an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person;\n(aba) \"Budapest Treaty\" means the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time;\n(ac) \"capable of industrial application\", in relation to an invention, means that the invention is capable of being made or used in an industry;", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"assignee\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person"], "answer_start": [92]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000013", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 3* * * *;\n(ab) \"assignee\" includes an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person;\n(aba) \"Budapest Treaty\" means the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time;\n(ac) \"capable of industrial application\", in relation to an invention, means that the invention is capable of being made or used in an industry;", "question": "What does clause (aba) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"Budapest Treaty\" means the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time"], "answer_start": [314]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000014", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 3* * * *;\n(ab) \"assignee\" includes an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person;\n(aba) \"Budapest Treaty\" means the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time;\n(ac) \"capable of industrial application\", in relation to an invention, means that the invention is capable of being made or used in an industry;", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"Budapest Treaty\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time"], "answer_start": [338]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000015", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 3* * * *;\n(ab) \"assignee\" includes an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person;\n(aba) \"Budapest Treaty\" means the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time;\n(ac) \"capable of industrial application\", in relation to an invention, means that the invention is capable of being made or used in an industry;", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"budapest treaty\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time"], "answer_start": [338]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000016", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 3* * * *;\n(ab) \"assignee\" includes an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person;\n(aba) \"Budapest Treaty\" means the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time;\n(ac) \"capable of industrial application\", in relation to an invention, means that the invention is capable of being made or used in an industry;", "question": "What does clause (ac) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"capable of industrial application\", in relation to an invention, means that the invention is capable of being made or used in an industry"], "answer_start": [555]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000017", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 3* * * *;\n(ab) \"assignee\" includes an assignee of the assignee and the legal representative of a deceased assignee and references to the assignee of any person include references to the assignee of the legal representative or assignee of that person;\n(aba) \"Budapest Treaty\" means the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent Procedure done at Budapest on 28th day of April, 1977, as amended and modified from time to time;\n(ac) \"capable of industrial application\", in relation to an invention, means that the invention is capable of being made or used in an industry;", "question": "In Section 2, what is \"capable of industrial application\", in relation to an invention to be?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention is capable of being made or used in an industry"], "answer_start": [627]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000018", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(b) \"Controller\" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73;\n(c) \"convention application\" means an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135;\n(d) \"convention country\" means a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133;\n(e) \"district court\" has the meaning assigned to that expression by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908);", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["\"Controller\" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000019", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(b) \"Controller\" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73;\n(c) \"convention application\" means an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135;\n(d) \"convention country\" means a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133;\n(e) \"district court\" has the meaning assigned to that expression by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908);", "question": "What does \"Controller\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73"], "answer_start": [23]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000020", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(b) \"Controller\" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73;\n(c) \"convention application\" means an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135;\n(d) \"convention country\" means a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133;\n(e) \"district court\" has the meaning assigned to that expression by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908);", "question": "In Section 2, what is \"controller\" to be?", "answers": {"text": ["the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73"], "answer_start": [23]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000021", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(b) \"Controller\" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73;\n(c) \"convention application\" means an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135;\n(d) \"convention country\" means a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133;\n(e) \"district court\" has the meaning assigned to that expression by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908);", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["\"convention application\" means an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135"], "answer_start": [113]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000022", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(b) \"Controller\" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73;\n(c) \"convention application\" means an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135;\n(d) \"convention country\" means a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133;\n(e) \"district court\" has the meaning assigned to that expression by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908);", "question": "What does \"convention application\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135"], "answer_start": [144]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000023", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(b) \"Controller\" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73;\n(c) \"convention application\" means an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135;\n(d) \"convention country\" means a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133;\n(e) \"district court\" has the meaning assigned to that expression by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908);", "question": "In Section 2, what is \"convention application\" to be?", "answers": {"text": ["an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135"], "answer_start": [144]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000024", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(b) \"Controller\" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73;\n(c) \"convention application\" means an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135;\n(d) \"convention country\" means a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133;\n(e) \"district court\" has the meaning assigned to that expression by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908);", "question": "What is laid down in clause (d) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["\"convention country\" means a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133"], "answer_start": [207]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000025", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(b) \"Controller\" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73;\n(c) \"convention application\" means an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135;\n(d) \"convention country\" means a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133;\n(e) \"district court\" has the meaning assigned to that expression by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908);", "question": "What does \"convention country\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133"], "answer_start": [234]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000026", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(b) \"Controller\" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73;\n(c) \"convention application\" means an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135;\n(d) \"convention country\" means a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133;\n(e) \"district court\" has the meaning assigned to that expression by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908);", "question": "In Section 2, what is \"convention country\" to be?", "answers": {"text": ["a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133"], "answer_start": [234]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000027", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(b) \"Controller\" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73;\n(c) \"convention application\" means an application for a patent made by virtue of section 135;\n(d) \"convention country\" means a country or a country which is member of a group of countries or a union of countries or an Inter-governmental organisation 6referred to as a convention country in section 133;\n(e) \"district court\" has the meaning assigned to that expression by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908);", "question": "What is laid down in clause (e) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["\"district court\" has the meaning assigned to that expression by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908)"], "answer_start": [416]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000028", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(f) \"exclusive licence\" means a licence from a patentee which confers on the licensee, or on the licensee and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the patentee), any right in respect of the patented invention, and \"exclusive licensee\" shall be construed accordingly; 1. 1-4-1978, vide notification No. S.O. 799, dated 10-3-1978, in respect of the provisions of sub-section (2) of s. 1 and sub-section (2) of s. 13, s. 28, s. 68, and ss. 1 to 132 see Gazette of India, Part II, sec. 3 (ii).\n(h) \"Government undertaking\" means any industrial undertaking carried on—\n(i) by a department of the Government, or\n(ii) by a corporation established by a Central, Provincial or State Act, which is owned or controlled by the Government, or", "question": "What does clause (f) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"exclusive licence\" means a licence from a patentee which confers on the licensee, or on the licensee and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the patentee), any right in respect of the patented invention, and \"exclusive licensee\" shall be construed accordingly; 1. 1-4-1978, vide notification No. S.O. 799, dated 10-3-1978, in respect of the provisions of sub-section (2) of s. 1 and sub-section (2) of s. 13, s. 28, s. 68, and ss. 1 to 132 see Gazette of India, Part II, sec. 3 (ii)"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000029", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(f) \"exclusive licence\" means a licence from a patentee which confers on the licensee, or on the licensee and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the patentee), any right in respect of the patented invention, and \"exclusive licensee\" shall be construed accordingly; 1. 1-4-1978, vide notification No. S.O. 799, dated 10-3-1978, in respect of the provisions of sub-section (2) of s. 1 and sub-section (2) of s. 13, s. 28, s. 68, and ss. 1 to 132 see Gazette of India, Part II, sec. 3 (ii).\n(h) \"Government undertaking\" means any industrial undertaking carried on—\n(i) by a department of the Government, or\n(ii) by a corporation established by a Central, Provincial or State Act, which is owned or controlled by the Government, or", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"exclusive licence\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["a licence from a patentee which confers on the licensee, or on the licensee and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the patentee), any right in respect of the patented invention, and \"exclusive licensee\" shall be construed accordingly"], "answer_start": [30]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000030", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(f) \"exclusive licence\" means a licence from a patentee which confers on the licensee, or on the licensee and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the patentee), any right in respect of the patented invention, and \"exclusive licensee\" shall be construed accordingly; 1. 1-4-1978, vide notification No. S.O. 799, dated 10-3-1978, in respect of the provisions of sub-section (2) of s. 1 and sub-section (2) of s. 13, s. 28, s. 68, and ss. 1 to 132 see Gazette of India, Part II, sec. 3 (ii).\n(h) \"Government undertaking\" means any industrial undertaking carried on—\n(i) by a department of the Government, or\n(ii) by a corporation established by a Central, Provincial or State Act, which is owned or controlled by the Government, or", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"exclusive licence\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["a licence from a patentee which confers on the licensee, or on the licensee and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the patentee), any right in respect of the patented invention, and \"exclusive licensee\" shall be construed accordingly"], "answer_start": [30]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000031", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(f) \"exclusive licence\" means a licence from a patentee which confers on the licensee, or on the licensee and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the patentee), any right in respect of the patented invention, and \"exclusive licensee\" shall be construed accordingly; 1. 1-4-1978, vide notification No. S.O. 799, dated 10-3-1978, in respect of the provisions of sub-section (2) of s. 1 and sub-section (2) of s. 13, s. 28, s. 68, and ss. 1 to 132 see Gazette of India, Part II, sec. 3 (ii).\n(h) \"Government undertaking\" means any industrial undertaking carried on—\n(i) by a department of the Government, or\n(ii) by a corporation established by a Central, Provincial or State Act, which is owned or controlled by the Government, or", "question": "What does clause (h) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"Government undertaking\" means any industrial undertaking carried on—"], "answer_start": [533]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000032", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(f) \"exclusive licence\" means a licence from a patentee which confers on the licensee, or on the licensee and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the patentee), any right in respect of the patented invention, and \"exclusive licensee\" shall be construed accordingly; 1. 1-4-1978, vide notification No. S.O. 799, dated 10-3-1978, in respect of the provisions of sub-section (2) of s. 1 and sub-section (2) of s. 13, s. 28, s. 68, and ss. 1 to 132 see Gazette of India, Part II, sec. 3 (ii).\n(h) \"Government undertaking\" means any industrial undertaking carried on—\n(i) by a department of the Government, or\n(ii) by a corporation established by a Central, Provincial or State Act, which is owned or controlled by the Government, or", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"Government undertaking\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["any industrial undertaking carried on"], "answer_start": [564]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000033", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(f) \"exclusive licence\" means a licence from a patentee which confers on the licensee, or on the licensee and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the patentee), any right in respect of the patented invention, and \"exclusive licensee\" shall be construed accordingly; 1. 1-4-1978, vide notification No. S.O. 799, dated 10-3-1978, in respect of the provisions of sub-section (2) of s. 1 and sub-section (2) of s. 13, s. 28, s. 68, and ss. 1 to 132 see Gazette of India, Part II, sec. 3 (ii).\n(h) \"Government undertaking\" means any industrial undertaking carried on—\n(i) by a department of the Government, or\n(ii) by a corporation established by a Central, Provincial or State Act, which is owned or controlled by the Government, or", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"government undertaking\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["any industrial undertaking carried on—"], "answer_start": [564]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000034", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(f) \"exclusive licence\" means a licence from a patentee which confers on the licensee, or on the licensee and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the patentee), any right in respect of the patented invention, and \"exclusive licensee\" shall be construed accordingly; 1. 1-4-1978, vide notification No. S.O. 799, dated 10-3-1978, in respect of the provisions of sub-section (2) of s. 1 and sub-section (2) of s. 13, s. 28, s. 68, and ss. 1 to 132 see Gazette of India, Part II, sec. 3 (ii).\n(h) \"Government undertaking\" means any industrial undertaking carried on—\n(i) by a department of the Government, or\n(ii) by a corporation established by a Central, Provincial or State Act, which is owned or controlled by the Government, or", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["by a department of the Government, or"], "answer_start": [607]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000035", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(f) \"exclusive licence\" means a licence from a patentee which confers on the licensee, or on the licensee and persons authorised by him, to the exclusion of all other persons (including the patentee), any right in respect of the patented invention, and \"exclusive licensee\" shall be construed accordingly; 1. 1-4-1978, vide notification No. S.O. 799, dated 10-3-1978, in respect of the provisions of sub-section (2) of s. 1 and sub-section (2) of s. 13, s. 28, s. 68, and ss. 1 to 132 see Gazette of India, Part II, sec. 3 (ii).\n(h) \"Government undertaking\" means any industrial undertaking carried on—\n(i) by a department of the Government, or\n(ii) by a corporation established by a Central, Provincial or State Act, which is owned or controlled by the Government, or", "question": "According to clause (ii) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["by a corporation established by a Central, Provincial or State Act, which is owned or controlled by the Government, or"], "answer_start": [650]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000036", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(iii) by a Government company as defined in section 6 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), 1or\n(iv) by an institution wholly or substantially financed by the Government;\n(i) \"High Court\", in relation to a State or Union territory, means the High Court having territorial jurisdiction in that State or Union territory, as the case may be;\n(ia) \"international application\" means an application for patent made in accordance with the Patent Cooperation Treaty;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iii) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["by a Government company as defined in section 6 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), 1or"], "answer_start": [6]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000037", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(iii) by a Government company as defined in section 6 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), 1or\n(iv) by an institution wholly or substantially financed by the Government;\n(i) \"High Court\", in relation to a State or Union territory, means the High Court having territorial jurisdiction in that State or Union territory, as the case may be;\n(ia) \"international application\" means an application for patent made in accordance with the Patent Cooperation Treaty;", "question": "What does clause (iv) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["by an institution wholly or substantially financed by the Government"], "answer_start": [103]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000038", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(iii) by a Government company as defined in section 6 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), 1or\n(iv) by an institution wholly or substantially financed by the Government;\n(i) \"High Court\", in relation to a State or Union territory, means the High Court having territorial jurisdiction in that State or Union territory, as the case may be;\n(ia) \"international application\" means an application for patent made in accordance with the Patent Cooperation Treaty;", "question": "According to clause (i) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"High Court\", in relation to a State or Union territory, means the High Court having territorial jurisdiction in that State or Union territory, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [177]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000039", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(iii) by a Government company as defined in section 6 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), 1or\n(iv) by an institution wholly or substantially financed by the Government;\n(i) \"High Court\", in relation to a State or Union territory, means the High Court having territorial jurisdiction in that State or Union territory, as the case may be;\n(ia) \"international application\" means an application for patent made in accordance with the Patent Cooperation Treaty;", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"high court\", in relation to a state or union territory be?", "answers": {"text": ["the High Court having territorial jurisdiction in that State or Union territory, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [240]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000040", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(iii) by a Government company as defined in section 6 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), 1or\n(iv) by an institution wholly or substantially financed by the Government;\n(i) \"High Court\", in relation to a State or Union territory, means the High Court having territorial jurisdiction in that State or Union territory, as the case may be;\n(ia) \"international application\" means an application for patent made in accordance with the Patent Cooperation Treaty;", "question": "What does clause (ia) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"international application\" means an application for patent made in accordance with the Patent Cooperation Treaty"], "answer_start": [346]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000041", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(iii) by a Government company as defined in section 6 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), 1or\n(iv) by an institution wholly or substantially financed by the Government;\n(i) \"High Court\", in relation to a State or Union territory, means the High Court having territorial jurisdiction in that State or Union territory, as the case may be;\n(ia) \"international application\" means an application for patent made in accordance with the Patent Cooperation Treaty;", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"international application\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["an application for patent made in accordance with the Patent Cooperation Treaty"], "answer_start": [380]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000042", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(iii) by a Government company as defined in section 6 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), 1or\n(iv) by an institution wholly or substantially financed by the Government;\n(i) \"High Court\", in relation to a State or Union territory, means the High Court having territorial jurisdiction in that State or Union territory, as the case may be;\n(ia) \"international application\" means an application for patent made in accordance with the Patent Cooperation Treaty;", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"international application\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["an application for patent made in accordance with the Patent Cooperation Treaty"], "answer_start": [380]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000043", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "What does clause (j) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000044", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"invention\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application"], "answer_start": [22]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000045", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"invention\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application"], "answer_start": [22]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000046", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "What does clause (ja) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art"], "answer_start": [119]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000047", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"inventive step\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art"], "answer_start": [142]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000048", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"inventive step\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art"], "answer_start": [142]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000049", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "What does clause (k) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person"], "answer_start": [355]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000050", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"legal representative\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person"], "answer_start": [384]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000051", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"legal representative\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person"], "answer_start": [384]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000052", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "What does clause (l) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art"], "answer_start": [452]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000053", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"new invention\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art"], "answer_start": [474]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000054", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(j) \"invention\" means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application;\n(ja) \"inventive step\" means a feature of an invention that involves technical advance as compared to the existing knowledge or having economic significance or both and that makes the invention not obvious to a person skilled in the art;\n(k) \"legal representative\" means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;\n(l) \"new invention\" means any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the art;", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"new invention\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["any invention or technology which has not been anticipated by publication in any document or used in the country or elsewhere in the world before the date of filing of patent application with complete specification, i"], "answer_start": [474]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000055", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(la) \"Opposition Board\" means an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25;\n(m) \"patent\" means a patent for any invention granted under this Act;\n(n) \"patent agent\" means a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent;\n(o) \"patented article\" and \"patented process\" mean respectively an article or process in respect of which a patent is in force;", "question": "What does clause (la) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"Opposition Board\" means an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000056", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(la) \"Opposition Board\" means an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25;\n(m) \"patent\" means a patent for any invention granted under this Act;\n(n) \"patent agent\" means a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent;\n(o) \"patented article\" and \"patented process\" mean respectively an article or process in respect of which a patent is in force;", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"Opposition Board\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25"], "answer_start": [30]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000057", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(la) \"Opposition Board\" means an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25;\n(m) \"patent\" means a patent for any invention granted under this Act;\n(n) \"patent agent\" means a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent;\n(o) \"patented article\" and \"patented process\" mean respectively an article or process in respect of which a patent is in force;", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"opposition board\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25"], "answer_start": [30]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000058", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(la) \"Opposition Board\" means an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25;\n(m) \"patent\" means a patent for any invention granted under this Act;\n(n) \"patent agent\" means a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent;\n(o) \"patented article\" and \"patented process\" mean respectively an article or process in respect of which a patent is in force;", "question": "What does clause (m) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"patent\" means a patent for any invention granted under this Act"], "answer_start": [103]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000059", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(la) \"Opposition Board\" means an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25;\n(m) \"patent\" means a patent for any invention granted under this Act;\n(n) \"patent agent\" means a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent;\n(o) \"patented article\" and \"patented process\" mean respectively an article or process in respect of which a patent is in force;", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"patent\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["a patent for any invention granted under this Act"], "answer_start": [118]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000060", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(la) \"Opposition Board\" means an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25;\n(m) \"patent\" means a patent for any invention granted under this Act;\n(n) \"patent agent\" means a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent;\n(o) \"patented article\" and \"patented process\" mean respectively an article or process in respect of which a patent is in force;", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"patent\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["a patent for any invention granted under this Act"], "answer_start": [118]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000061", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(la) \"Opposition Board\" means an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25;\n(m) \"patent\" means a patent for any invention granted under this Act;\n(n) \"patent agent\" means a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent;\n(o) \"patented article\" and \"patented process\" mean respectively an article or process in respect of which a patent is in force;", "question": "What does clause (n) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"patent agent\" means a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent"], "answer_start": [173]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000062", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(la) \"Opposition Board\" means an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25;\n(m) \"patent\" means a patent for any invention granted under this Act;\n(n) \"patent agent\" means a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent;\n(o) \"patented article\" and \"patented process\" mean respectively an article or process in respect of which a patent is in force;", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"patent agent\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent"], "answer_start": [194]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000063", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(la) \"Opposition Board\" means an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25;\n(m) \"patent\" means a patent for any invention granted under this Act;\n(n) \"patent agent\" means a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent;\n(o) \"patented article\" and \"patented process\" mean respectively an article or process in respect of which a patent is in force;", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"patent agent\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent"], "answer_start": [194]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000064", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(la) \"Opposition Board\" means an Opposition Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 25;\n(m) \"patent\" means a patent for any invention granted under this Act;\n(n) \"patent agent\" means a person for the time being registered under this Act as a patent agent;\n(o) \"patented article\" and \"patented process\" mean respectively an article or process in respect of which a patent is in force;", "question": "What does clause (o) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"patented article\" and \"patented process\" mean respectively an article or process in respect of which a patent is in force"], "answer_start": [271]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000065", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "According to clause (oa) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000066", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "Under Section 2, what is meant by \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\"?", "answers": {"text": ["the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time"], "answer_start": [39]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000067", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "Under Section 2, what shall \"patent cooperation treaty\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time"], "answer_start": [39]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000068", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "According to clause (p) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent"], "answer_start": [162]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000069", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "Under Section 2, what is meant by \"patentee\"?", "answers": {"text": ["the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent"], "answer_start": [179]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000070", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "Under Section 2, what shall \"patentee\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent"], "answer_start": [179]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000071", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "According to clause (q) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54"], "answer_start": [281]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000072", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "Under Section 2, what is meant by \"patent of addition\"?", "answers": {"text": ["a patent granted in accordance with section 54"], "answer_start": [308]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000073", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "Under Section 2, what shall \"patent of addition\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["a patent granted in accordance with section 54"], "answer_start": [308]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000074", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "According to clause (r) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74"], "answer_start": [360]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000075", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "Under Section 2, what is meant by \"patent office\"?", "answers": {"text": ["the patent office referred to in section 74"], "answer_start": [382]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000076", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(oa) \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\" means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington on the 19th day of June, 1 as amended and modified from time to time;\n(p) \"patentee\" means the person for the time being entered on the register as the grantee or proprietor of the patent;\n(q) \"patent of addition\" means a patent granted in accordance with section 54;\n(r) \"patent office\" means the patent office referred to in section 74;", "question": "Under Section 2, what shall \"patent office\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["the patent office referred to in section 74"], "answer_start": [382]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000077", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(s) \"person\" includes the Government;\n(t) \"person interested\" includes a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates;\n(ta) \"pharmaceutical substance\" means any new entity involving one or more inventive steps;\n(u) \"prescribed\" means,— (A) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; (C) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "According to clause (s) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"person\" includes the Government"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000078", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(s) \"person\" includes the Government;\n(t) \"person interested\" includes a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates;\n(ta) \"pharmaceutical substance\" means any new entity involving one or more inventive steps;\n(u) \"prescribed\" means,— (A) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; (C) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "According to Section 2, what does \"person\" include?", "answers": {"text": ["the Government"], "answer_start": [22]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000079", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(s) \"person\" includes the Government;\n(t) \"person interested\" includes a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates;\n(ta) \"pharmaceutical substance\" means any new entity involving one or more inventive steps;\n(u) \"prescribed\" means,— (A) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; (C) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "Under Section 2, what shall \"person\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["the Government"], "answer_start": [22]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000080", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(s) \"person\" includes the Government;\n(t) \"person interested\" includes a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates;\n(ta) \"pharmaceutical substance\" means any new entity involving one or more inventive steps;\n(u) \"prescribed\" means,— (A) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; (C) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "According to clause (t) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"person interested\" includes a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates"], "answer_start": [42]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000081", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(s) \"person\" includes the Government;\n(t) \"person interested\" includes a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates;\n(ta) \"pharmaceutical substance\" means any new entity involving one or more inventive steps;\n(u) \"prescribed\" means,— (A) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; (C) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "According to Section 2, what does \"person interested\" include?", "answers": {"text": ["a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates"], "answer_start": [71]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000082", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(s) \"person\" includes the Government;\n(t) \"person interested\" includes a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates;\n(ta) \"pharmaceutical substance\" means any new entity involving one or more inventive steps;\n(u) \"prescribed\" means,— (A) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; (C) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "Under Section 2, what shall \"person interested\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates"], "answer_start": [71]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000083", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(s) \"person\" includes the Government;\n(t) \"person interested\" includes a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates;\n(ta) \"pharmaceutical substance\" means any new entity involving one or more inventive steps;\n(u) \"prescribed\" means,— (A) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; (C) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "According to clause (ta) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"pharmaceutical substance\" means any new entity involving one or more inventive steps"], "answer_start": [181]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000084", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(s) \"person\" includes the Government;\n(t) \"person interested\" includes a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates;\n(ta) \"pharmaceutical substance\" means any new entity involving one or more inventive steps;\n(u) \"prescribed\" means,— (A) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; (C) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "Under Section 2, what is meant by \"pharmaceutical substance\"?", "answers": {"text": ["any new entity involving one or more inventive steps"], "answer_start": [214]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000085", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(s) \"person\" includes the Government;\n(t) \"person interested\" includes a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates;\n(ta) \"pharmaceutical substance\" means any new entity involving one or more inventive steps;\n(u) \"prescribed\" means,— (A) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; (C) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "Under Section 2, what shall \"pharmaceutical substance\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["any new entity involving one or more inventive steps"], "answer_start": [214]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000086", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(s) \"person\" includes the Government;\n(t) \"person interested\" includes a person engaged in, or in promoting, research in the same field as that to which the invention relates;\n(ta) \"pharmaceutical substance\" means any new entity involving one or more inventive steps;\n(u) \"prescribed\" means,— (A) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; (C) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "According to clause (u) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"prescribed\" means,— (A) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; (C) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act"], "answer_start": [272]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000087", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(v) \"prescribed manner\" includes the payment of the prescribed fee;\n(w) \"priority date\" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11;\n(x) \"register\" means the register of patents referred to in section 67;\n(y) \"true and first inventor\" does not include either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (v) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["\"prescribed manner\" includes the payment of the prescribed fee"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000088", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(v) \"prescribed manner\" includes the payment of the prescribed fee;\n(w) \"priority date\" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11;\n(x) \"register\" means the register of patents referred to in section 67;\n(y) \"true and first inventor\" does not include either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India.", "question": "In Section 2, what does \"prescribed manner\" include?", "answers": {"text": ["the payment of the prescribed fee"], "answer_start": [33]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000089", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(v) \"prescribed manner\" includes the payment of the prescribed fee;\n(w) \"priority date\" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11;\n(x) \"register\" means the register of patents referred to in section 67;\n(y) \"true and first inventor\" does not include either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India.", "question": "In Section 2, what is \"prescribed manner\" to be?", "answers": {"text": ["the payment of the prescribed fee"], "answer_start": [33]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000090", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(v) \"prescribed manner\" includes the payment of the prescribed fee;\n(w) \"priority date\" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11;\n(x) \"register\" means the register of patents referred to in section 67;\n(y) \"true and first inventor\" does not include either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (w) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["\"priority date\" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11"], "answer_start": [72]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000091", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(v) \"prescribed manner\" includes the payment of the prescribed fee;\n(w) \"priority date\" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11;\n(x) \"register\" means the register of patents referred to in section 67;\n(y) \"true and first inventor\" does not include either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India.", "question": "What does clause (x) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"register\" means the register of patents referred to in section 67"], "answer_start": [138]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000092", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(v) \"prescribed manner\" includes the payment of the prescribed fee;\n(w) \"priority date\" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11;\n(x) \"register\" means the register of patents referred to in section 67;\n(y) \"true and first inventor\" does not include either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India.", "question": "In Section 2, how is \"register\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["the register of patents referred to in section 67"], "answer_start": [155]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000093", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(v) \"prescribed manner\" includes the payment of the prescribed fee;\n(w) \"priority date\" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11;\n(x) \"register\" means the register of patents referred to in section 67;\n(y) \"true and first inventor\" does not include either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India.", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"register\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["the register of patents referred to in section 67"], "answer_start": [155]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000094", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(v) \"prescribed manner\" includes the payment of the prescribed fee;\n(w) \"priority date\" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11;\n(x) \"register\" means the register of patents referred to in section 67;\n(y) \"true and first inventor\" does not include either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India.", "question": "What does clause (y) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["\"true and first inventor\" does not include either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India"], "answer_start": [210]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000095", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(v) \"prescribed manner\" includes the payment of the prescribed fee;\n(w) \"priority date\" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11;\n(x) \"register\" means the register of patents referred to in section 67;\n(y) \"true and first inventor\" does not include either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India.", "question": "What is excluded from \"true and first inventor\" under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India"], "answer_start": [253]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000096", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(v) \"prescribed manner\" includes the payment of the prescribed fee;\n(w) \"priority date\" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11;\n(x) \"register\" means the register of patents referred to in section 67;\n(y) \"true and first inventor\" does not include either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India.", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall \"true and first inventor\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["either the first importer of an invention into India, or a person to whom an invention is first communicated from outside India"], "answer_start": [253]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000097", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the Controller shall be construed as including a reference to any officer discharging the functions of the Controller in pursuance of section 73;\n(b) to the patent office shall be construed as including a reference to any branch office of the patent office. INVENTIONS NOT PATENTABLE", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000098", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the Controller shall be construed as including a reference to any officer discharging the functions of the Controller in pursuance of section 73;\n(b) to the patent office shall be construed as including a reference to any branch office of the patent office. INVENTIONS NOT PATENTABLE", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["to the Controller shall be construed as including a reference to any officer discharging the functions of the Controller in pursuance of section 73"], "answer_start": [75]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000099", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the Controller shall be construed as including a reference to any officer discharging the functions of the Controller in pursuance of section 73;\n(b) to the patent office shall be construed as including a reference to any branch office of the patent office. INVENTIONS NOT PATENTABLE", "question": "According to Section 2, what shall to the controller be?", "answers": {"text": ["construed as including a reference to any officer discharging the functions of the Controller in pursuance of section 73"], "answer_start": [102]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000100", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the Controller shall be construed as including a reference to any officer discharging the functions of the Controller in pursuance of section 73;\n(b) to the patent office shall be construed as including a reference to any branch office of the patent office. INVENTIONS NOT PATENTABLE", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["to the patent office shall be construed as including a reference to any branch office of the patent office. INVENTIONS NOT PATENTABLE"], "answer_start": [228]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000101", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the Controller shall be construed as including a reference to any officer discharging the functions of the Controller in pursuance of section 73;\n(b) to the patent office shall be construed as including a reference to any branch office of the patent office. INVENTIONS NOT PATENTABLE", "question": "In Section 2, what is to the patent office to be?", "answers": {"text": ["construed as including a reference to any branch office of the patent office"], "answer_start": [258]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000102", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "The following are not inventions within the meaning of this Act,—\n(a) an invention which is frivolous or which claims anything obviously contrary to well established natural laws;\n(b) an invention the primary or intended use or commercial exploitation of which would be contrary to public order or morality or which causes serious prejudice to human, animal or plant life or health or to the environment;\n(c) the mere discovery of a scientific principle or the formulation of an abstract theory 5or discovery of any living thing or non-living substance occurring in nature;", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 3, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The following are not inventions within the meaning of this Act,—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000103", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "The following are not inventions within the meaning of this Act,—\n(a) an invention which is frivolous or which claims anything obviously contrary to well established natural laws;\n(b) an invention the primary or intended use or commercial exploitation of which would be contrary to public order or morality or which causes serious prejudice to human, animal or plant life or health or to the environment;\n(c) the mere discovery of a scientific principle or the formulation of an abstract theory 5or discovery of any living thing or non-living substance occurring in nature;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 3 state?", "answers": {"text": ["an invention which is frivolous or which claims anything obviously contrary to well established natural laws"], "answer_start": [70]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000104", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "The following are not inventions within the meaning of this Act,—\n(a) an invention which is frivolous or which claims anything obviously contrary to well established natural laws;\n(b) an invention the primary or intended use or commercial exploitation of which would be contrary to public order or morality or which causes serious prejudice to human, animal or plant life or health or to the environment;\n(c) the mere discovery of a scientific principle or the formulation of an abstract theory 5or discovery of any living thing or non-living substance occurring in nature;", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 3, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["an invention the primary or intended use or commercial exploitation of which would be contrary to public order or morality or which causes serious prejudice to human, animal or plant life or health or to the environment"], "answer_start": [184]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000105", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "The following are not inventions within the meaning of this Act,—\n(a) an invention which is frivolous or which claims anything obviously contrary to well established natural laws;\n(b) an invention the primary or intended use or commercial exploitation of which would be contrary to public order or morality or which causes serious prejudice to human, animal or plant life or health or to the environment;\n(c) the mere discovery of a scientific principle or the formulation of an abstract theory 5or discovery of any living thing or non-living substance occurring in nature;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 3?", "answers": {"text": ["the mere discovery of a scientific principle or the formulation of an abstract theory 5or discovery of any living thing or non-living substance occurring in nature"], "answer_start": [409]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000106", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(d) the mere discovery of a new form of a known substance which does not result in the enhancement of the known efficacy of that substance or the mere discovery of any new property or new use for a known substance or of the mere use of a known process, machine or apparatus unless such known process results in a new product or employs at least one new reactant.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this clause, salts, esters, ethers, polymorphs, metabolites, pure form, particle size, isomers, mixtures of isomers, complexes, combinations and other derivatives of known substance shall be considered to be the same substance, unless they differ significantly in properties with regard to efficacy;\n(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;\n(f) the mere arrangement or re-arrangement or duplication of known devices each functioning independently of one another in a known way;", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 3 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the mere discovery of a new form of a known substance which does not result in the enhancement of the known efficacy of that substance or the mere discovery of any new property or new use for a known substance or of the mere use of a known process, machine or apparatus unless such known process results in a new product or employs at least one new reactant"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000107", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(d) the mere discovery of a new form of a known substance which does not result in the enhancement of the known efficacy of that substance or the mere discovery of any new property or new use for a known substance or of the mere use of a known process, machine or apparatus unless such known process results in a new product or employs at least one new reactant.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this clause, salts, esters, ethers, polymorphs, metabolites, pure form, particle size, isomers, mixtures of isomers, complexes, combinations and other derivatives of known substance shall be considered to be the same substance, unless they differ significantly in properties with regard to efficacy;\n(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;\n(f) the mere arrangement or re-arrangement or duplication of known devices each functioning independently of one another in a known way;", "question": "According to the explanation in Section 3, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, salts, esters, ethers, polymorphs, metabolites, pure form, particle size, isomers, mixtures of isomers, complexes, combinations and other derivatives of known substance shall be considered to be the same substance, unless they differ significantly in properties with regard to efficacy"], "answer_start": [363]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000108", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(d) the mere discovery of a new form of a known substance which does not result in the enhancement of the known efficacy of that substance or the mere discovery of any new property or new use for a known substance or of the mere use of a known process, machine or apparatus unless such known process results in a new product or employs at least one new reactant.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this clause, salts, esters, ethers, polymorphs, metabolites, pure form, particle size, isomers, mixtures of isomers, complexes, combinations and other derivatives of known substance shall be considered to be the same substance, unless they differ significantly in properties with regard to efficacy;\n(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;\n(f) the mere arrangement or re-arrangement or duplication of known devices each functioning independently of one another in a known way;", "question": "According to Section 3, what shall —for the purposes of this clause, salts, esters, ethers, polymorphs, metabolites, pure form, particle size, isomers, mixtures of isomers, complexes, combinations and other derivatives of known substance be?", "answers": {"text": ["considered to be the same substance, unless they differ significantly in properties with regard to efficacy"], "answer_start": [587]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000109", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(d) the mere discovery of a new form of a known substance which does not result in the enhancement of the known efficacy of that substance or the mere discovery of any new property or new use for a known substance or of the mere use of a known process, machine or apparatus unless such known process results in a new product or employs at least one new reactant.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this clause, salts, esters, ethers, polymorphs, metabolites, pure form, particle size, isomers, mixtures of isomers, complexes, combinations and other derivatives of known substance shall be considered to be the same substance, unless they differ significantly in properties with regard to efficacy;\n(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;\n(f) the mere arrangement or re-arrangement or duplication of known devices each functioning independently of one another in a known way;", "question": "What does clause (e) of Section 3 state?", "answers": {"text": ["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"], "answer_start": [700]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000110", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(d) the mere discovery of a new form of a known substance which does not result in the enhancement of the known efficacy of that substance or the mere discovery of any new property or new use for a known substance or of the mere use of a known process, machine or apparatus unless such known process results in a new product or employs at least one new reactant.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this clause, salts, esters, ethers, polymorphs, metabolites, pure form, particle size, isomers, mixtures of isomers, complexes, combinations and other derivatives of known substance shall be considered to be the same substance, unless they differ significantly in properties with regard to efficacy;\n(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;\n(f) the mere arrangement or re-arrangement or duplication of known devices each functioning independently of one another in a known way;", "question": "According to clause (f) of Section 3, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the mere arrangement or re-arrangement or duplication of known devices each functioning independently of one another in a known way"], "answer_start": [866]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000111", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(h) a method of agriculture or horticulture;\n(i) any process for the medicinal, surgical, curative, prophylactic 2diagnostic, therapeutic or other treatment of human beings or any process for a similar treatment of animals to render them free of disease or to increase their economic value or that of their products.\n(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;\n(k) a mathematical or business method or a computer programme per se or algorithms;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (h) of Section 3?", "answers": {"text": ["a method of agriculture or horticulture"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000112", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(h) a method of agriculture or horticulture;\n(i) any process for the medicinal, surgical, curative, prophylactic 2diagnostic, therapeutic or other treatment of human beings or any process for a similar treatment of animals to render them free of disease or to increase their economic value or that of their products.\n(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;\n(k) a mathematical or business method or a computer programme per se or algorithms;", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 3 state?", "answers": {"text": ["any process for the medicinal, surgical, curative, prophylactic 2diagnostic, therapeutic or other treatment of human beings or any process for a similar treatment of animals to render them free of disease or to increase their economic value or that of their products"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000113", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(h) a method of agriculture or horticulture;\n(i) any process for the medicinal, surgical, curative, prophylactic 2diagnostic, therapeutic or other treatment of human beings or any process for a similar treatment of animals to render them free of disease or to increase their economic value or that of their products.\n(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;\n(k) a mathematical or business method or a computer programme per se or algorithms;", "question": "According to clause (j) of Section 3, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["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"], "answer_start": [321]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000114", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(h) a method of agriculture or horticulture;\n(i) any process for the medicinal, surgical, curative, prophylactic 2diagnostic, therapeutic or other treatment of human beings or any process for a similar treatment of animals to render them free of disease or to increase their economic value or that of their products.\n(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;\n(k) a mathematical or business method or a computer programme per se or algorithms;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (k) of Section 3?", "answers": {"text": ["a mathematical or business method or a computer programme per se or algorithms"], "answer_start": [533]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000115", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(l) a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work or any other aesthetic creation whatsoever including cinematographic works and television productions;\n(m) a mere scheme or rule or method of performing mental act or method of playing game;\n(n) a presentation of information;\n(o) topography of integrated circuits;", "question": "What does clause (l) of Section 3 state?", "answers": {"text": ["a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work or any other aesthetic creation whatsoever including cinematographic works and television productions"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000116", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(l) a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work or any other aesthetic creation whatsoever including cinematographic works and television productions;\n(m) a mere scheme or rule or method of performing mental act or method of playing game;\n(n) a presentation of information;\n(o) topography of integrated circuits;", "question": "According to clause (m) of Section 3, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["a mere scheme or rule or method of performing mental act or method of playing game"], "answer_start": [158]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000117", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(l) a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work or any other aesthetic creation whatsoever including cinematographic works and television productions;\n(m) a mere scheme or rule or method of performing mental act or method of playing game;\n(n) a presentation of information;\n(o) topography of integrated circuits;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (n) of Section 3?", "answers": {"text": ["a presentation of information"], "answer_start": [246]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000118", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(l) a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work or any other aesthetic creation whatsoever including cinematographic works and television productions;\n(m) a mere scheme or rule or method of performing mental act or method of playing game;\n(n) a presentation of information;\n(o) topography of integrated circuits;", "question": "What does clause (o) of Section 3 state?", "answers": {"text": ["topography of integrated circuits"], "answer_start": [281]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000119", "title": "Section 3: What are not inventions", "context": "(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.", "question": "According to clause (p) of Section 3, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["an invention which, in effect, is traditional knowledge or which is an aggregation or duplication of known properties of traditionally known component or components"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000120", "title": "Section 4: Inventions relating to atomic energy not patentable", "context": "No patent shall be granted in respect of an invention relating to atomic energy falling within sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (3 of 1962).", "question": "What does Section 4 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["No patent shall be granted in respect of an invention relating to atomic energy falling within sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (3 of 1962)"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000121", "title": "Section 4: Inventions relating to atomic energy not patentable", "context": "No patent shall be granted in respect of an invention relating to atomic energy falling within sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (3 of 1962).", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 4, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["No patent shall be granted in respect of an invention relating to atomic energy falling within sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (3 of 1962)"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000122", "title": "Section 4: Inventions relating to atomic energy not patentable", "context": "No patent shall be granted in respect of an invention relating to atomic energy falling within sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (3 of 1962).", "question": "In Section 4, in respect of what shall no patent be granted?", "answers": {"text": ["an invention relating to atomic energy falling within sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (3 of 1962)"], "answer_start": [41]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000123", "title": "Section 6: Persons entitled to apply for patents", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in section 134, an application for a patent for an invention may be made by any of the following persons, that is to say,—\n(a) by any person claiming to be the true and first inventor of the invention;\n(b) by any person being the assignee of the person claiming to be the true and first inventor in respect of the right to make such an application;\n(c) by the legal representative of any deceased person who immediately before his death was entitled to make such an application.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 6?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions contained in section 134, an application for a patent for an invention may be made by any of the following persons, that is to say,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000124", "title": "Section 6: Persons entitled to apply for patents", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in section 134, an application for a patent for an invention may be made by any of the following persons, that is to say,—\n(a) by any person claiming to be the true and first inventor of the invention;\n(b) by any person being the assignee of the person claiming to be the true and first inventor in respect of the right to make such an application;\n(c) by the legal representative of any deceased person who immediately before his death was entitled to make such an application.", "question": "According to Section 6, by whom may subject to the provisions contained in section 134, an application for a patent for an invention be made?", "answers": {"text": ["any of the following persons, that is to say,—"], "answer_start": [116]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000125", "title": "Section 6: Persons entitled to apply for patents", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in section 134, an application for a patent for an invention may be made by any of the following persons, that is to say,—\n(a) by any person claiming to be the true and first inventor of the invention;\n(b) by any person being the assignee of the person claiming to be the true and first inventor in respect of the right to make such an application;\n(c) by the legal representative of any deceased person who immediately before his death was entitled to make such an application.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 6 state?", "answers": {"text": ["by any person claiming to be the true and first inventor of the invention"], "answer_start": [167]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000126", "title": "Section 6: Persons entitled to apply for patents", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in section 134, an application for a patent for an invention may be made by any of the following persons, that is to say,—\n(a) by any person claiming to be the true and first inventor of the invention;\n(b) by any person being the assignee of the person claiming to be the true and first inventor in respect of the right to make such an application;\n(c) by the legal representative of any deceased person who immediately before his death was entitled to make such an application.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 6, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["by any person being the assignee of the person claiming to be the true and first inventor in respect of the right to make such an application"], "answer_start": [246]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000127", "title": "Section 6: Persons entitled to apply for patents", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in section 134, an application for a patent for an invention may be made by any of the following persons, that is to say,—\n(a) by any person claiming to be the true and first inventor of the invention;\n(b) by any person being the assignee of the person claiming to be the true and first inventor in respect of the right to make such an application;\n(c) by the legal representative of any deceased person who immediately before his death was entitled to make such an application.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 6?", "answers": {"text": ["by the legal representative of any deceased person who immediately before his death was entitled to make such an application"], "answer_start": [393]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000128", "title": "Section 6: Persons entitled to apply for patents", "context": "(2) An application under sub-section (1) may be made by any of the persons referred to therein either alone or jointly with any other person.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 6 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["An application under sub-section (1) may be made by any of the persons referred to therein either alone or jointly with any other person"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000129", "title": "Section 6: Persons entitled to apply for patents", "context": "(2) An application under sub-section (1) may be made by any of the persons referred to therein either alone or jointly with any other person.", "question": "Who may make an application under sub-section (1) under Section 6?", "answers": {"text": ["any of the persons referred to therein either alone or jointly with any other person"], "answer_start": [56]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000130", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(1) Every application for a patent shall be for one invention only and shall be made in the prescribed form and filed in the patent office.\n(1A) Every international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty for a patent, as may be filed designating India, shall be deemed to be an application under this Act, if a corresponding application has also been filed before the Controller in India.\n(1B) The filing date of an application referred to in sub-section (1A) and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office or elected office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) Where the application is made by virtue of an assignment of the right to apply for a patent for the invention, there shall be furnished with the application, or within such period as may be prescribed after the filling of the application, proof of the right to make the application.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 7, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application for a patent shall be for one invention only and shall be made in the prescribed form and filed in the patent office"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000131", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(1) Every application for a patent shall be for one invention only and shall be made in the prescribed form and filed in the patent office.\n(1A) Every international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty for a patent, as may be filed designating India, shall be deemed to be an application under this Act, if a corresponding application has also been filed before the Controller in India.\n(1B) The filing date of an application referred to in sub-section (1A) and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office or elected office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) Where the application is made by virtue of an assignment of the right to apply for a patent for the invention, there shall be furnished with the application, or within such period as may be prescribed after the filling of the application, proof of the right to make the application.", "question": "Under Section 7, what shall every application for a patent be?", "answers": {"text": ["for one invention only and shall be made in the prescribed form and filed in the patent office"], "answer_start": [44]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000132", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(1) Every application for a patent shall be for one invention only and shall be made in the prescribed form and filed in the patent office.\n(1A) Every international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty for a patent, as may be filed designating India, shall be deemed to be an application under this Act, if a corresponding application has also been filed before the Controller in India.\n(1B) The filing date of an application referred to in sub-section (1A) and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office or elected office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) Where the application is made by virtue of an assignment of the right to apply for a patent for the invention, there shall be furnished with the application, or within such period as may be prescribed after the filling of the application, proof of the right to make the application.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1A) of Section 7?", "answers": {"text": ["Every international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty for a patent, as may be filed designating India, shall be deemed to be an application under this Act, if a corresponding application has also been filed before the Controller in India"], "answer_start": [145]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000133", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(1) Every application for a patent shall be for one invention only and shall be made in the prescribed form and filed in the patent office.\n(1A) Every international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty for a patent, as may be filed designating India, shall be deemed to be an application under this Act, if a corresponding application has also been filed before the Controller in India.\n(1B) The filing date of an application referred to in sub-section (1A) and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office or elected office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) Where the application is made by virtue of an assignment of the right to apply for a patent for the invention, there shall be furnished with the application, or within such period as may be prescribed after the filling of the application, proof of the right to make the application.", "question": "According to Section 7, what shall every international application under the patent cooperation treaty for a patent, as may be filed designating india be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to be an application under this Act, if a corresponding application has also been filed before the Controller in India"], "answer_start": [271]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000134", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(1) Every application for a patent shall be for one invention only and shall be made in the prescribed form and filed in the patent office.\n(1A) Every international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty for a patent, as may be filed designating India, shall be deemed to be an application under this Act, if a corresponding application has also been filed before the Controller in India.\n(1B) The filing date of an application referred to in sub-section (1A) and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office or elected office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) Where the application is made by virtue of an assignment of the right to apply for a patent for the invention, there shall be furnished with the application, or within such period as may be prescribed after the filling of the application, proof of the right to make the application.", "question": "What does subsection (1B) of Section 7 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The filing date of an application referred to in sub-section (1A) and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office or elected office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty"], "answer_start": [403]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000135", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(1) Every application for a patent shall be for one invention only and shall be made in the prescribed form and filed in the patent office.\n(1A) Every international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty for a patent, as may be filed designating India, shall be deemed to be an application under this Act, if a corresponding application has also been filed before the Controller in India.\n(1B) The filing date of an application referred to in sub-section (1A) and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office or elected office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) Where the application is made by virtue of an assignment of the right to apply for a patent for the invention, there shall be furnished with the application, or within such period as may be prescribed after the filling of the application, proof of the right to make the application.", "question": "In Section 7, what is the filing date of an application referred to in sub-section (1a) and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office or elected office to be?", "answers": {"text": ["the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty"], "answer_start": [579]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000136", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(1) Every application for a patent shall be for one invention only and shall be made in the prescribed form and filed in the patent office.\n(1A) Every international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty for a patent, as may be filed designating India, shall be deemed to be an application under this Act, if a corresponding application has also been filed before the Controller in India.\n(1B) The filing date of an application referred to in sub-section (1A) and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office or elected office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) Where the application is made by virtue of an assignment of the right to apply for a patent for the invention, there shall be furnished with the application, or within such period as may be prescribed after the filling of the application, proof of the right to make the application.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 7, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the application is made by virtue of an assignment of the right to apply for a patent for the invention, there shall be furnished with the application, or within such period as may be prescribed after the filling of the application, proof of the right to make the application"], "answer_start": [659]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000137", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(1) Every application for a patent shall be for one invention only and shall be made in the prescribed form and filed in the patent office.\n(1A) Every international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty for a patent, as may be filed designating India, shall be deemed to be an application under this Act, if a corresponding application has also been filed before the Controller in India.\n(1B) The filing date of an application referred to in sub-section (1A) and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office or elected office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) Where the application is made by virtue of an assignment of the right to apply for a patent for the invention, there shall be furnished with the application, or within such period as may be prescribed after the filling of the application, proof of the right to make the application.", "question": "Under Section 7, what shall where the application is made by virtue of an assignment of the right to apply for a patent for the invention, there be?", "answers": {"text": ["furnished with the application, or within such period as may be prescribed after the filling of the application, proof of the right to make the application"], "answer_start": [785]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000138", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(3) Every application under this section shall state that the applicant is in possession of the invention and shall name the 3person claiming to be the true and first inventor; and where the person so claiming is not the applicant or one of the applicants, the application shall contain a declaration that the applicant believes the person so named to be the true and first inventor.\n(4) Every such application (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) shall be accompanied by a provisional or a complete specification.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 7?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application under this section shall state that the applicant is in possession of the invention and shall name the 3person claiming to be the true and first inventor; and where the person so claiming is not the applicant or one of the applicants, the application shall contain a declaration that the applicant believes the person so named to be the true and first inventor"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000139", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(3) Every application under this section shall state that the applicant is in possession of the invention and shall name the 3person claiming to be the true and first inventor; and where the person so claiming is not the applicant or one of the applicants, the application shall contain a declaration that the applicant believes the person so named to be the true and first inventor.\n(4) Every such application (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) shall be accompanied by a provisional or a complete specification.", "question": "According to Section 7, what shall every application under this section shall state that the applicant is in possession of the invention and shall name the 3person claiming to be the true and first inventor; and where the person so claiming is not the applicant or one of the applicants, the application contain?", "answers": {"text": ["a declaration that the applicant believes the person so named to be the true and first inventor"], "answer_start": [287]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000140", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(3) Every application under this section shall state that the applicant is in possession of the invention and shall name the 3person claiming to be the true and first inventor; and where the person so claiming is not the applicant or one of the applicants, the application shall contain a declaration that the applicant believes the person so named to be the true and first inventor.\n(4) Every such application (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) shall be accompanied by a provisional or a complete specification.", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 7 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Every such application (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) shall be accompanied by a provisional or a complete specification"], "answer_start": [388]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000141", "title": "Section 7: Form of application", "context": "(3) Every application under this section shall state that the applicant is in possession of the invention and shall name the 3person claiming to be the true and first inventor; and where the person so claiming is not the applicant or one of the applicants, the application shall contain a declaration that the applicant believes the person so named to be the true and first inventor.\n(4) Every such application (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) shall be accompanied by a provisional or a complete specification.", "question": "What must be furnished with every such application (not being a convention application or an application filed under the patent cooperation treaty designating india) under Section 7?", "answers": {"text": ["a provisional or a complete specification"], "answer_start": [550]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000142", "title": "Section 8: Information and undertaking regarding foreign applications", "context": "(1) Where an applicant for a patent under this Act is prosecuting either alone or jointly with any other person an application for a patent in any country outside India in respect of the same or substantially the same invention, or where to his knowledge such an application is being prosecuted by some person through whom he claims or by some person deriving title from him, he shall file along with his application 5or subsequently 6within the prescribed period as the Controller may allow—\n(a) a statement setting out detailed particulars of such application; and\n(b) an undertaking that, 8up to the date of grant of patent in India, he would keep the Controller informed in writing, from time to time, of 9detailed particulars as required under clause (a) in respect of every other application relating to the same or substantially the same invention, if any, filed in any country outside India subsequently to the filing of the statement referred to in the aforesaid clause within the prescribed time.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 8, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an applicant for a patent under this Act is prosecuting either alone or jointly with any other person an application for a patent in any country outside India in respect of the same or substantially the same invention, or where to his knowledge such an application is being prosecuted by some person through whom he claims or by some person deriving title from him, he shall file along with his application 5or subsequently 6within the prescribed period as the Controller may allow—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000143", "title": "Section 8: Information and undertaking regarding foreign applications", "context": "(1) Where an applicant for a patent under this Act is prosecuting either alone or jointly with any other person an application for a patent in any country outside India in respect of the same or substantially the same invention, or where to his knowledge such an application is being prosecuted by some person through whom he claims or by some person deriving title from him, he shall file along with his application 5or subsequently 6within the prescribed period as the Controller may allow—\n(a) a statement setting out detailed particulars of such application; and\n(b) an undertaking that, 8up to the date of grant of patent in India, he would keep the Controller informed in writing, from time to time, of 9detailed particulars as required under clause (a) in respect of every other application relating to the same or substantially the same invention, if any, filed in any country outside India subsequently to the filing of the statement referred to in the aforesaid clause within the prescribed time.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 8 state?", "answers": {"text": ["a statement setting out detailed particulars of such application; and"], "answer_start": [497]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000144", "title": "Section 8: Information and undertaking regarding foreign applications", "context": "(1) Where an applicant for a patent under this Act is prosecuting either alone or jointly with any other person an application for a patent in any country outside India in respect of the same or substantially the same invention, or where to his knowledge such an application is being prosecuted by some person through whom he claims or by some person deriving title from him, he shall file along with his application 5or subsequently 6within the prescribed period as the Controller may allow—\n(a) a statement setting out detailed particulars of such application; and\n(b) an undertaking that, 8up to the date of grant of patent in India, he would keep the Controller informed in writing, from time to time, of 9detailed particulars as required under clause (a) in respect of every other application relating to the same or substantially the same invention, if any, filed in any country outside India subsequently to the filing of the statement referred to in the aforesaid clause within the prescribed time.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 8, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["an undertaking that, 8up to the date of grant of patent in India, he would keep the Controller informed in writing, from time to time, of 9detailed particulars as required under clause (a) in respect of every other application relating to the same or substantially the same invention, if any, filed in any country outside India subsequently to the filing of the statement referred to in the aforesaid clause within the prescribed time"], "answer_start": [571]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000145", "title": "Section 8: Information and undertaking regarding foreign applications", "context": "(2) At any time after an application for patent is filed in India and till the grant of a patent or refusal to grant of a patent made thereon, the Controller may also require the applicant to furnish details, as may be prescribed, relating to the processing of the application in a country outside India, and in that event the applicant shall furnish to the Controller information available to him within such period as may be prescribed.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 8, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["At any time after an application for patent is filed in India and till the grant of a patent or refusal to grant of a patent made thereon, the Controller may also require the applicant to furnish details, as may be prescribed, relating to the processing of the application in a country outside India, and in that event the applicant shall furnish to the Controller information available to him within such period as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000146", "title": "Section 8: Information and undertaking regarding foreign applications", "context": "(2) At any time after an application for patent is filed in India and till the grant of a patent or refusal to grant of a patent made thereon, the Controller may also require the applicant to furnish details, as may be prescribed, relating to the processing of the application in a country outside India, and in that event the applicant shall furnish to the Controller information available to him within such period as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 8, what shall at any time after an application for patent is filed in india and till the grant of a patent or refusal to grant of a patent made thereon, the controller may also require the applicant to furnish details, as be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed, relating to the processing of the application in a country outside India, and in that event the applicant shall furnish to the Controller information available to him within such period as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [219]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000147", "title": "Section 9: Provisional and complete specifications", "context": "(1) Where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) is accompanied by a provisional specification, a complete specification shall be filed within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, and if the complete specification is not so filed, the application shall be deemed to be abandoned.\n(2) Where two or more applications in the name of the same applicant are accompanied by provisional specifications in respect of inventions which are cognate or of which one is a modification of another and the Controller is of opinion that the whole of such inventions are such as to constitute a single invention and may properly be included in one patent, he may allow one complete specification to be filed in respect of all such provisional specifications:\nProvided that the period of time specified under sub-section (1) shall be reckoned from the date of filing of the earliest provisional specification.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 9?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) is accompanied by a provisional specification, a complete specification shall be filed within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, and if the complete specification is not so filed, the application shall be deemed to be abandoned"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000148", "title": "Section 9: Provisional and complete specifications", "context": "(1) Where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) is accompanied by a provisional specification, a complete specification shall be filed within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, and if the complete specification is not so filed, the application shall be deemed to be abandoned.\n(2) Where two or more applications in the name of the same applicant are accompanied by provisional specifications in respect of inventions which are cognate or of which one is a modification of another and the Controller is of opinion that the whole of such inventions are such as to constitute a single invention and may properly be included in one patent, he may allow one complete specification to be filed in respect of all such provisional specifications:\nProvided that the period of time specified under sub-section (1) shall be reckoned from the date of filing of the earliest provisional specification.", "question": "According to Section 9, what shall where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the patent cooperation treaty designating india) is accompanied by a provisional specification, a complete specification be?", "answers": {"text": ["filed within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, and if the complete specification is not so filed, the application shall be deemed to be abandoned"], "answer_start": [234]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000149", "title": "Section 9: Provisional and complete specifications", "context": "(1) Where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) is accompanied by a provisional specification, a complete specification shall be filed within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, and if the complete specification is not so filed, the application shall be deemed to be abandoned.\n(2) Where two or more applications in the name of the same applicant are accompanied by provisional specifications in respect of inventions which are cognate or of which one is a modification of another and the Controller is of opinion that the whole of such inventions are such as to constitute a single invention and may properly be included in one patent, he may allow one complete specification to be filed in respect of all such provisional specifications:\nProvided that the period of time specified under sub-section (1) shall be reckoned from the date of filing of the earliest provisional specification.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 9 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where two or more applications in the name of the same applicant are accompanied by provisional specifications in respect of inventions which are cognate or of which one is a modification of another and the Controller is of opinion that the whole of such inventions are such as to constitute a single invention and may properly be included in one patent, he may allow one complete specification to be filed in respect of all such provisional specifications:"], "answer_start": [409]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000150", "title": "Section 9: Provisional and complete specifications", "context": "(1) Where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) is accompanied by a provisional specification, a complete specification shall be filed within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, and if the complete specification is not so filed, the application shall be deemed to be abandoned.\n(2) Where two or more applications in the name of the same applicant are accompanied by provisional specifications in respect of inventions which are cognate or of which one is a modification of another and the Controller is of opinion that the whole of such inventions are such as to constitute a single invention and may properly be included in one patent, he may allow one complete specification to be filed in respect of all such provisional specifications:\nProvided that the period of time specified under sub-section (1) shall be reckoned from the date of filing of the earliest provisional specification.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 9, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the period of time specified under sub-section (1) shall be reckoned from the date of filing of the earliest provisional specification"], "answer_start": [867]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000151", "title": "Section 9: Provisional and complete specifications", "context": "(1) Where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) is accompanied by a provisional specification, a complete specification shall be filed within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, and if the complete specification is not so filed, the application shall be deemed to be abandoned.\n(2) Where two or more applications in the name of the same applicant are accompanied by provisional specifications in respect of inventions which are cognate or of which one is a modification of another and the Controller is of opinion that the whole of such inventions are such as to constitute a single invention and may properly be included in one patent, he may allow one complete specification to be filed in respect of all such provisional specifications:\nProvided that the period of time specified under sub-section (1) shall be reckoned from the date of filing of the earliest provisional specification.", "question": "According to Section 9, what shall the period of time specified under sub-section (1) be?", "answers": {"text": ["reckoned from the date of filing of the earliest provisional specification"], "answer_start": [941]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000152", "title": "Section 9: Provisional and complete specifications", "context": "(3) Where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) is accompanied by a specification purporting to be a complete specification, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests at any time within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, direct that such specification shall be treated, for the purposes of this Act, as a provisional specification and proceed with the application accordingly.\n(4) Where a complete specification has been filed in pursuance of an application for a patent accompanied by a provisional specification or by a specification treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) as a provisional specification, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests at any time before 3grant of patent, cancel the provisional specification and post-date the application to the date of filing of the complete specification.", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 9 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) is accompanied by a specification purporting to be a complete specification, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests at any time within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, direct that such specification shall be treated, for the purposes of this Act, as a provisional specification and proceed with the application accordingly"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000153", "title": "Section 9: Provisional and complete specifications", "context": "(3) Where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) is accompanied by a specification purporting to be a complete specification, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests at any time within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, direct that such specification shall be treated, for the purposes of this Act, as a provisional specification and proceed with the application accordingly.\n(4) Where a complete specification has been filed in pursuance of an application for a patent accompanied by a provisional specification or by a specification treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) as a provisional specification, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests at any time before 3grant of patent, cancel the provisional specification and post-date the application to the date of filing of the complete specification.", "question": "In Section 9, what is where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the patent cooperation treaty designating india) is accompanied by a specification purporting to be a complete specification, the controller may, if the applicant so requests at any time within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, direct that such specification to be?", "answers": {"text": ["treated, for the purposes of this Act, as a provisional specification and proceed with the application accordingly"], "answer_start": [396]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000154", "title": "Section 9: Provisional and complete specifications", "context": "(3) Where an application for a patent (not being a convention application or an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India) is accompanied by a specification purporting to be a complete specification, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests at any time within twelve months from the date of filing of the application, direct that such specification shall be treated, for the purposes of this Act, as a provisional specification and proceed with the application accordingly.\n(4) Where a complete specification has been filed in pursuance of an application for a patent accompanied by a provisional specification or by a specification treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) as a provisional specification, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests at any time before 3grant of patent, cancel the provisional specification and post-date the application to the date of filing of the complete specification.", "question": "According to subsection (4) of Section 9, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a complete specification has been filed in pursuance of an application for a patent accompanied by a provisional specification or by a specification treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) as a provisional specification, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests at any time before 3grant of patent, cancel the provisional specification and post-date the application to the date of filing of the complete specification"], "answer_start": [516]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000176", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(1) There shall be a priority date for each claim of a complete specification.\n(2) Where a complete specification is filed in pursuance of a single application accompanied by—\n(a) a provisional specification; or\n(b) a specification which is treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) of section 9 as a provisional specification, and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification referred to in clause (a) or clause (b), the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the relevant specification.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 11 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be a priority date for each claim of a complete specification"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000177", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(1) There shall be a priority date for each claim of a complete specification.\n(2) Where a complete specification is filed in pursuance of a single application accompanied by—\n(a) a provisional specification; or\n(b) a specification which is treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) of section 9 as a provisional specification, and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification referred to in clause (a) or clause (b), the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the relevant specification.", "question": "In Section 11, what is there to be?", "answers": {"text": ["a priority date for each claim of a complete specification"], "answer_start": [19]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000178", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(1) There shall be a priority date for each claim of a complete specification.\n(2) Where a complete specification is filed in pursuance of a single application accompanied by—\n(a) a provisional specification; or\n(b) a specification which is treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) of section 9 as a provisional specification, and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification referred to in clause (a) or clause (b), the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the relevant specification.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 11, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a complete specification is filed in pursuance of a single application accompanied by—"], "answer_start": [83]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000179", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(1) There shall be a priority date for each claim of a complete specification.\n(2) Where a complete specification is filed in pursuance of a single application accompanied by—\n(a) a provisional specification; or\n(b) a specification which is treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) of section 9 as a provisional specification, and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification referred to in clause (a) or clause (b), the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the relevant specification.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["a provisional specification; or"], "answer_start": [180]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000180", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(1) There shall be a priority date for each claim of a complete specification.\n(2) Where a complete specification is filed in pursuance of a single application accompanied by—\n(a) a provisional specification; or\n(b) a specification which is treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) of section 9 as a provisional specification, and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification referred to in clause (a) or clause (b), the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the relevant specification.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 11, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["a specification which is treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) of section 9 as a provisional specification, and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification referred to in clause (a) or clause (b), the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the relevant specification"], "answer_start": [216]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000181", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(1) There shall be a priority date for each claim of a complete specification.\n(2) Where a complete specification is filed in pursuance of a single application accompanied by—\n(a) a provisional specification; or\n(b) a specification which is treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) of section 9 as a provisional specification, and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification referred to in clause (a) or clause (b), the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the relevant specification.", "question": "According to Section 11, what shall a specification which is treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) of section 9 as a provisional specification, and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification referred to in clause (a) or clause (b), the priority date of that claim be?", "answers": {"text": ["the date of the filing of the relevant specification"], "answer_start": [498]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000182", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(3) Where the complete specification is filed or proceeded with in pursuance of two or more applications accompanied by such specifications as are mentioned in sub-section (2) and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed—\n(a) in one of those specifications, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by that specification;\n(b) partly in one and partly in another, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by the specification of the later date.\n(3A) Where a complete specification based on a previously filed application in India has been filed within twelve months from the date of that application and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the previously filed application, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the previously filed application in which the matter was first disclosed.", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 11 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the complete specification is filed or proceeded with in pursuance of two or more applications accompanied by such specifications as are mentioned in sub-section (2) and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000183", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(3) Where the complete specification is filed or proceeded with in pursuance of two or more applications accompanied by such specifications as are mentioned in sub-section (2) and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed—\n(a) in one of those specifications, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by that specification;\n(b) partly in one and partly in another, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by the specification of the later date.\n(3A) Where a complete specification based on a previously filed application in India has been filed within twelve months from the date of that application and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the previously filed application, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the previously filed application in which the matter was first disclosed.", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 11, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["in one of those specifications, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by that specification"], "answer_start": [235]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000184", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(3) Where the complete specification is filed or proceeded with in pursuance of two or more applications accompanied by such specifications as are mentioned in sub-section (2) and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed—\n(a) in one of those specifications, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by that specification;\n(b) partly in one and partly in another, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by the specification of the later date.\n(3A) Where a complete specification based on a previously filed application in India has been filed within twelve months from the date of that application and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the previously filed application, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the previously filed application in which the matter was first disclosed.", "question": "According to Section 11, what shall in one of those specifications, the priority date of that claim be?", "answers": {"text": ["the date of the filing of the application accompanied by that specification"], "answer_start": [308]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000185", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(3) Where the complete specification is filed or proceeded with in pursuance of two or more applications accompanied by such specifications as are mentioned in sub-section (2) and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed—\n(a) in one of those specifications, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by that specification;\n(b) partly in one and partly in another, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by the specification of the later date.\n(3A) Where a complete specification based on a previously filed application in India has been filed within twelve months from the date of that application and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the previously filed application, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the previously filed application in which the matter was first disclosed.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["partly in one and partly in another, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by the specification of the later date"], "answer_start": [389]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000186", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(3) Where the complete specification is filed or proceeded with in pursuance of two or more applications accompanied by such specifications as are mentioned in sub-section (2) and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed—\n(a) in one of those specifications, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by that specification;\n(b) partly in one and partly in another, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by the specification of the later date.\n(3A) Where a complete specification based on a previously filed application in India has been filed within twelve months from the date of that application and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the previously filed application, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the previously filed application in which the matter was first disclosed.", "question": "In Section 11, what is partly in one and partly in another, the priority date of that claim to be?", "answers": {"text": ["the date of the filing of the application accompanied by the specification of the later date"], "answer_start": [467]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000187", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(3) Where the complete specification is filed or proceeded with in pursuance of two or more applications accompanied by such specifications as are mentioned in sub-section (2) and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed—\n(a) in one of those specifications, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by that specification;\n(b) partly in one and partly in another, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by the specification of the later date.\n(3A) Where a complete specification based on a previously filed application in India has been filed within twelve months from the date of that application and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the previously filed application, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the previously filed application in which the matter was first disclosed.", "question": "According to subsection (3A) of Section 11, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a complete specification based on a previously filed application in India has been filed within twelve months from the date of that application and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the previously filed application, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the previously filed application in which the matter was first disclosed"], "answer_start": [566]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000188", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(3) Where the complete specification is filed or proceeded with in pursuance of two or more applications accompanied by such specifications as are mentioned in sub-section (2) and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed—\n(a) in one of those specifications, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by that specification;\n(b) partly in one and partly in another, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of the application accompanied by the specification of the later date.\n(3A) Where a complete specification based on a previously filed application in India has been filed within twelve months from the date of that application and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the previously filed application, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the previously filed application in which the matter was first disclosed.", "question": "Under Section 11, what shall where a complete specification based on a previously filed application in india has been filed within twelve months from the date of that application and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in the previously filed application, the priority date of that claim be?", "answers": {"text": ["the date of the previously filed application in which the matter was first disclosed"], "answer_start": [848]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000189", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(4) Where the complete specification has been filed in pursuance of a further application made by virtue of sub-section (1) of section 1 and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in any of the earlier specifications, provisional or complete, as the case may be, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of that specification in which the matter was first disclosed.\n(5) Where, under the foregoing provisions of this section, any claim of a complete specification would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, have two or more priority dates, the priority date of that claim shall be the earlier or earliest of those dates.\n(6) In any case to which sub-sections (2), (3), (3A), (4) and (5) do not apply, the priority date of a claim shall, subject to the provisions of section 137, be the date of filing of the complete specification.\n(7) The reference to the date of the filing of the application or of the complete specification in this section shall, in cases where there has been a post-dating under section 9 or section 1 or, as the case may be, ante-dating under section 16, be a reference to the date as so post-dated or ante-dated.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the complete specification has been filed in pursuance of a further application made by virtue of sub-section (1) of section 1 and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in any of the earlier specifications, provisional or complete, as the case may be, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of that specification in which the matter was first disclosed"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000190", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(4) Where the complete specification has been filed in pursuance of a further application made by virtue of sub-section (1) of section 1 and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in any of the earlier specifications, provisional or complete, as the case may be, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of that specification in which the matter was first disclosed.\n(5) Where, under the foregoing provisions of this section, any claim of a complete specification would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, have two or more priority dates, the priority date of that claim shall be the earlier or earliest of those dates.\n(6) In any case to which sub-sections (2), (3), (3A), (4) and (5) do not apply, the priority date of a claim shall, subject to the provisions of section 137, be the date of filing of the complete specification.\n(7) The reference to the date of the filing of the application or of the complete specification in this section shall, in cases where there has been a post-dating under section 9 or section 1 or, as the case may be, ante-dating under section 16, be a reference to the date as so post-dated or ante-dated.", "question": "According to Section 11, what shall where the complete specification has been filed in pursuance of a further application made by virtue of sub-section (1) of section 1 and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in any of the earlier specifications, provisional or complete, as the case may be, the priority date of that claim be?", "answers": {"text": ["the date of the filing of that specification in which the matter was first disclosed"], "answer_start": [315]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000191", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(4) Where the complete specification has been filed in pursuance of a further application made by virtue of sub-section (1) of section 1 and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in any of the earlier specifications, provisional or complete, as the case may be, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of that specification in which the matter was first disclosed.\n(5) Where, under the foregoing provisions of this section, any claim of a complete specification would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, have two or more priority dates, the priority date of that claim shall be the earlier or earliest of those dates.\n(6) In any case to which sub-sections (2), (3), (3A), (4) and (5) do not apply, the priority date of a claim shall, subject to the provisions of section 137, be the date of filing of the complete specification.\n(7) The reference to the date of the filing of the application or of the complete specification in this section shall, in cases where there has been a post-dating under section 9 or section 1 or, as the case may be, ante-dating under section 16, be a reference to the date as so post-dated or ante-dated.", "question": "What does subsection (5) of Section 11 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, under the foregoing provisions of this section, any claim of a complete specification would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, have two or more priority dates, the priority date of that claim shall be the earlier or earliest of those dates"], "answer_start": [405]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000192", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(4) Where the complete specification has been filed in pursuance of a further application made by virtue of sub-section (1) of section 1 and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in any of the earlier specifications, provisional or complete, as the case may be, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of that specification in which the matter was first disclosed.\n(5) Where, under the foregoing provisions of this section, any claim of a complete specification would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, have two or more priority dates, the priority date of that claim shall be the earlier or earliest of those dates.\n(6) In any case to which sub-sections (2), (3), (3A), (4) and (5) do not apply, the priority date of a claim shall, subject to the provisions of section 137, be the date of filing of the complete specification.\n(7) The reference to the date of the filing of the application or of the complete specification in this section shall, in cases where there has been a post-dating under section 9 or section 1 or, as the case may be, ante-dating under section 16, be a reference to the date as so post-dated or ante-dated.", "question": "In Section 11, what is where, under the foregoing provisions of this section, any claim of a complete specification would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, have two or more priority dates, the priority date of that claim to be?", "answers": {"text": ["the earlier or earliest of those dates"], "answer_start": [623]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000193", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(4) Where the complete specification has been filed in pursuance of a further application made by virtue of sub-section (1) of section 1 and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in any of the earlier specifications, provisional or complete, as the case may be, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of that specification in which the matter was first disclosed.\n(5) Where, under the foregoing provisions of this section, any claim of a complete specification would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, have two or more priority dates, the priority date of that claim shall be the earlier or earliest of those dates.\n(6) In any case to which sub-sections (2), (3), (3A), (4) and (5) do not apply, the priority date of a claim shall, subject to the provisions of section 137, be the date of filing of the complete specification.\n(7) The reference to the date of the filing of the application or of the complete specification in this section shall, in cases where there has been a post-dating under section 9 or section 1 or, as the case may be, ante-dating under section 16, be a reference to the date as so post-dated or ante-dated.", "question": "According to subsection (6) of Section 11, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["In any case to which sub-sections (2), (3), (3A), (4) and (5) do not apply, the priority date of a claim shall, subject to the provisions of section 137, be the date of filing of the complete specification"], "answer_start": [667]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000194", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(4) Where the complete specification has been filed in pursuance of a further application made by virtue of sub-section (1) of section 1 and the claim is fairly based on the matter disclosed in any of the earlier specifications, provisional or complete, as the case may be, the priority date of that claim shall be the date of the filing of that specification in which the matter was first disclosed.\n(5) Where, under the foregoing provisions of this section, any claim of a complete specification would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, have two or more priority dates, the priority date of that claim shall be the earlier or earliest of those dates.\n(6) In any case to which sub-sections (2), (3), (3A), (4) and (5) do not apply, the priority date of a claim shall, subject to the provisions of section 137, be the date of filing of the complete specification.\n(7) The reference to the date of the filing of the application or of the complete specification in this section shall, in cases where there has been a post-dating under section 9 or section 1 or, as the case may be, ante-dating under section 16, be a reference to the date as so post-dated or ante-dated.", "question": "What does subsection (7) of Section 11 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The reference to the date of the filing of the application or of the complete specification in this section shall, in cases where there has been a post-dating under section 9 or section 1 or, as the case may be, ante-dating under section 16, be a reference to the date as so post-dated or ante-dated"], "answer_start": [878]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000195", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(8) A claim in a complete specification of a patent shall not be invalid by reason only of—\n(a) the publication or use of the invention so far as claimed in that claim on or after the priority date of such claim; or\n(b) the grant of another patent which claims the invention, so far as claimed in the first mentioned claim, in a claim of the same or a later priority date. PUBLICATION AND EXAMINATION OF APPLICATIONS", "question": "What is stated in subsection (8) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["A claim in a complete specification of a patent shall not be invalid by reason only of—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000196", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(8) A claim in a complete specification of a patent shall not be invalid by reason only of—\n(a) the publication or use of the invention so far as claimed in that claim on or after the priority date of such claim; or\n(b) the grant of another patent which claims the invention, so far as claimed in the first mentioned claim, in a claim of the same or a later priority date. PUBLICATION AND EXAMINATION OF APPLICATIONS", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["the publication or use of the invention so far as claimed in that claim on or after the priority date of such claim; or"], "answer_start": [96]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000197", "title": "Section 11: Priority dates of claims of a complete specification", "context": "(8) A claim in a complete specification of a patent shall not be invalid by reason only of—\n(a) the publication or use of the invention so far as claimed in that claim on or after the priority date of such claim; or\n(b) the grant of another patent which claims the invention, so far as claimed in the first mentioned claim, in a claim of the same or a later priority date. PUBLICATION AND EXAMINATION OF APPLICATIONS", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the grant of another patent which claims the invention, so far as claimed in the first mentioned claim, in a claim of the same or a later priority date. PUBLICATION AND EXAMINATION OF APPLICATIONS"], "answer_start": [220]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000198", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided, no application for patent shall ordinarily be opened to the public for such period as may be prescribed.\n(2) The applicant may, in the prescribed manner, request the Controller to publish his application at any time before the expiry of the period prescribed under sub-section (1) and subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the Controller shall publish such application as soon as possible.\n(3) Every application for a patent shall, on the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1), be published, except in cases where the application—\n(a) in which secrecy direction is imposed under section 35; or", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 11A?", "answers": {"text": ["Save as otherwise provided, no application for patent shall ordinarily be opened to the public for such period as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000199", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided, no application for patent shall ordinarily be opened to the public for such period as may be prescribed.\n(2) The applicant may, in the prescribed manner, request the Controller to publish his application at any time before the expiry of the period prescribed under sub-section (1) and subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the Controller shall publish such application as soon as possible.\n(3) Every application for a patent shall, on the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1), be published, except in cases where the application—\n(a) in which secrecy direction is imposed under section 35; or", "question": "According to Section 11A, what shall save as otherwise provided, no application for patent shall ordinarily be opened to the public for such period as be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed"], "answer_start": [125]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000200", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided, no application for patent shall ordinarily be opened to the public for such period as may be prescribed.\n(2) The applicant may, in the prescribed manner, request the Controller to publish his application at any time before the expiry of the period prescribed under sub-section (1) and subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the Controller shall publish such application as soon as possible.\n(3) Every application for a patent shall, on the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1), be published, except in cases where the application—\n(a) in which secrecy direction is imposed under section 35; or", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 11A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The applicant may, in the prescribed manner, request the Controller to publish his application at any time before the expiry of the period prescribed under sub-section (1) and subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the Controller shall publish such application as soon as possible"], "answer_start": [141]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000201", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided, no application for patent shall ordinarily be opened to the public for such period as may be prescribed.\n(2) The applicant may, in the prescribed manner, request the Controller to publish his application at any time before the expiry of the period prescribed under sub-section (1) and subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the Controller shall publish such application as soon as possible.\n(3) Every application for a patent shall, on the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1), be published, except in cases where the application—\n(a) in which secrecy direction is imposed under section 35; or", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 11A?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application for a patent shall, on the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1), be published, except in cases where the application—"], "answer_start": [434]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000202", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided, no application for patent shall ordinarily be opened to the public for such period as may be prescribed.\n(2) The applicant may, in the prescribed manner, request the Controller to publish his application at any time before the expiry of the period prescribed under sub-section (1) and subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the Controller shall publish such application as soon as possible.\n(3) Every application for a patent shall, on the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1), be published, except in cases where the application—\n(a) in which secrecy direction is imposed under section 35; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 11A?", "answers": {"text": ["in which secrecy direction is imposed under section 35; or"], "answer_start": [590]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000203", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(b) has been abandoned under sub-section (1) of section 9; or\n(c) has been withdrawn three months prior to the period specified under sub-section (1).\n(4) In case a secrecy direction has been given in respect of an application under section 35, then, it shall be published after the expiry of the period 1prescribed under sub-section (1) or when the secrecy direction has ceased to operate, whichever is later.\n(5) The publication of every application under this section shall include the particulars of the date of application, number of application, name and address of the applicant identifying the application and an abstract.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 11A state?", "answers": {"text": ["has been abandoned under sub-section (1) of section 9; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000204", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(b) has been abandoned under sub-section (1) of section 9; or\n(c) has been withdrawn three months prior to the period specified under sub-section (1).\n(4) In case a secrecy direction has been given in respect of an application under section 35, then, it shall be published after the expiry of the period 1prescribed under sub-section (1) or when the secrecy direction has ceased to operate, whichever is later.\n(5) The publication of every application under this section shall include the particulars of the date of application, number of application, name and address of the applicant identifying the application and an abstract.", "question": "According to clause (c) of Section 11A, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["has been withdrawn three months prior to the period specified under sub-section (1)"], "answer_start": [66]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000205", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(b) has been abandoned under sub-section (1) of section 9; or\n(c) has been withdrawn three months prior to the period specified under sub-section (1).\n(4) In case a secrecy direction has been given in respect of an application under section 35, then, it shall be published after the expiry of the period 1prescribed under sub-section (1) or when the secrecy direction has ceased to operate, whichever is later.\n(5) The publication of every application under this section shall include the particulars of the date of application, number of application, name and address of the applicant identifying the application and an abstract.", "question": "According to subsection (4) of Section 11A, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["In case a secrecy direction has been given in respect of an application under section 35, then, it shall be published after the expiry of the period 1prescribed under sub-section (1) or when the secrecy direction has ceased to operate, whichever is later"], "answer_start": [155]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000206", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(b) has been abandoned under sub-section (1) of section 9; or\n(c) has been withdrawn three months prior to the period specified under sub-section (1).\n(4) In case a secrecy direction has been given in respect of an application under section 35, then, it shall be published after the expiry of the period 1prescribed under sub-section (1) or when the secrecy direction has ceased to operate, whichever is later.\n(5) The publication of every application under this section shall include the particulars of the date of application, number of application, name and address of the applicant identifying the application and an abstract.", "question": "Under Section 11A, what shall in case a secrecy direction has been given in respect of an application under section 35, then, it be?", "answers": {"text": ["published after the expiry of the period 1prescribed under sub-section (1) or when the secrecy direction has ceased to operate, whichever is later"], "answer_start": [263]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000207", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(b) has been abandoned under sub-section (1) of section 9; or\n(c) has been withdrawn three months prior to the period specified under sub-section (1).\n(4) In case a secrecy direction has been given in respect of an application under section 35, then, it shall be published after the expiry of the period 1prescribed under sub-section (1) or when the secrecy direction has ceased to operate, whichever is later.\n(5) The publication of every application under this section shall include the particulars of the date of application, number of application, name and address of the applicant identifying the application and an abstract.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (5) of Section 11A?", "answers": {"text": ["The publication of every application under this section shall include the particulars of the date of application, number of application, name and address of the applicant identifying the application and an abstract"], "answer_start": [415]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000208", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(b) has been abandoned under sub-section (1) of section 9; or\n(c) has been withdrawn three months prior to the period specified under sub-section (1).\n(4) In case a secrecy direction has been given in respect of an application under section 35, then, it shall be published after the expiry of the period 1prescribed under sub-section (1) or when the secrecy direction has ceased to operate, whichever is later.\n(5) The publication of every application under this section shall include the particulars of the date of application, number of application, name and address of the applicant identifying the application and an abstract.", "question": "According to Section 11A, what shall the publication of every application under this section contain?", "answers": {"text": ["the particulars of the date of application, number of application, name and address of the applicant identifying the application and an abstract"], "answer_start": [485]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000209", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(6) Upon publication of an application for a patent under this section—\n(a) the depository institution shall make the biological material mentioned in the specification available to the public;\n(b) the patent office may, on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, make the specification and drawings, if any, of such application available to the public.\n(7) On and from the date of publication of the application for patent and until the date of grant of a patent in respect of such application, the applicant shall have the like privileges and rights as if a patent for the invention had been granted on the date of publication of the application:", "question": "What does subsection (6) of Section 11A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Upon publication of an application for a patent under this section—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000210", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(6) Upon publication of an application for a patent under this section—\n(a) the depository institution shall make the biological material mentioned in the specification available to the public;\n(b) the patent office may, on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, make the specification and drawings, if any, of such application available to the public.\n(7) On and from the date of publication of the application for patent and until the date of grant of a patent in respect of such application, the applicant shall have the like privileges and rights as if a patent for the invention had been granted on the date of publication of the application:", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 11A, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the depository institution shall make the biological material mentioned in the specification available to the public"], "answer_start": [76]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000211", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(6) Upon publication of an application for a patent under this section—\n(a) the depository institution shall make the biological material mentioned in the specification available to the public;\n(b) the patent office may, on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, make the specification and drawings, if any, of such application available to the public.\n(7) On and from the date of publication of the application for patent and until the date of grant of a patent in respect of such application, the applicant shall have the like privileges and rights as if a patent for the invention had been granted on the date of publication of the application:", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 11A?", "answers": {"text": ["the patent office may, on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, make the specification and drawings, if any, of such application available to the public"], "answer_start": [198]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000212", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(6) Upon publication of an application for a patent under this section—\n(a) the depository institution shall make the biological material mentioned in the specification available to the public;\n(b) the patent office may, on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, make the specification and drawings, if any, of such application available to the public.\n(7) On and from the date of publication of the application for patent and until the date of grant of a patent in respect of such application, the applicant shall have the like privileges and rights as if a patent for the invention had been granted on the date of publication of the application:", "question": "Under Section 11A, what shall the patent office may, on payment of such fee as be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed, make the specification and drawings, if any, of such application available to the public"], "answer_start": [254]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000213", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "(6) Upon publication of an application for a patent under this section—\n(a) the depository institution shall make the biological material mentioned in the specification available to the public;\n(b) the patent office may, on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, make the specification and drawings, if any, of such application available to the public.\n(7) On and from the date of publication of the application for patent and until the date of grant of a patent in respect of such application, the applicant shall have the like privileges and rights as if a patent for the invention had been granted on the date of publication of the application:", "question": "What is stated in subsection (7) of Section 11A?", "answers": {"text": ["On and from the date of publication of the application for patent and until the date of grant of a patent in respect of such application, the applicant shall have the like privileges and rights as if a patent for the invention had been granted on the date of publication of the application:"], "answer_start": [360]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000214", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "Provided that the applicant shall not be entitled to institute any proceedings for infringement until the patent has been granted:\nProvided further that the rights of a patentee in respect of applications made under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 shall accrue from the date of grant of the patent:\nProvided also that after a patent is granted in respect of applications made under sub-section (2) of section 5, the patent-holder shall only be entitled to receive reasonable royalty from such enterprises which have made significant investment and were producing and marketing the concerned product prior to the 1st day of January, 2 and which continue to manufacture the product covered by the patent on the date of grant of the patent and no infringement proceedings shall be instituted against such enterprises.", "question": "What is stated in the proviso to Section 11A?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the applicant shall not be entitled to institute any proceedings for infringement until the patent has been granted:"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000215", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "Provided that the applicant shall not be entitled to institute any proceedings for infringement until the patent has been granted:\nProvided further that the rights of a patentee in respect of applications made under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 shall accrue from the date of grant of the patent:\nProvided also that after a patent is granted in respect of applications made under sub-section (2) of section 5, the patent-holder shall only be entitled to receive reasonable royalty from such enterprises which have made significant investment and were producing and marketing the concerned product prior to the 1st day of January, 2 and which continue to manufacture the product covered by the patent on the date of grant of the patent and no infringement proceedings shall be instituted against such enterprises.", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 11A say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided further that the rights of a patentee in respect of applications made under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 shall accrue from the date of grant of the patent:"], "answer_start": [131]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000216", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "Provided that the applicant shall not be entitled to institute any proceedings for infringement until the patent has been granted:\nProvided further that the rights of a patentee in respect of applications made under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 shall accrue from the date of grant of the patent:\nProvided also that after a patent is granted in respect of applications made under sub-section (2) of section 5, the patent-holder shall only be entitled to receive reasonable royalty from such enterprises which have made significant investment and were producing and marketing the concerned product prior to the 1st day of January, 2 and which continue to manufacture the product covered by the patent on the date of grant of the patent and no infringement proceedings shall be instituted against such enterprises.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 11A, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided also that after a patent is granted in respect of applications made under sub-section (2) of section 5, the patent-holder shall only be entitled to receive reasonable royalty from such enterprises which have made significant investment and were producing and marketing the concerned product prior to the 1st day of January, 2 and which continue to manufacture the product covered by the patent on the date of grant of the patent and no infringement proceedings shall be instituted against such enterprises"], "answer_start": [332]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000217", "title": "Section 11A: Publication of applications", "context": "Provided that the applicant shall not be entitled to institute any proceedings for infringement until the patent has been granted:\nProvided further that the rights of a patentee in respect of applications made under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 shall accrue from the date of grant of the patent:\nProvided also that after a patent is granted in respect of applications made under sub-section (2) of section 5, the patent-holder shall only be entitled to receive reasonable royalty from such enterprises which have made significant investment and were producing and marketing the concerned product prior to the 1st day of January, 2 and which continue to manufacture the product covered by the patent on the date of grant of the patent and no infringement proceedings shall be instituted against such enterprises.", "question": "According to Section 11A, what shall after a patent is granted in respect of applications made under sub-section (2) of section 5, the patent-holder shall only be entitled to receive reasonable royalty from such enterprises which have made significant investment and were producing and marketing the concerned product prior to the 1st day of january, 2 and which continue to manufacture the product covered by the patent on the date of grant of the patent and no infringement proceedings be?", "answers": {"text": ["instituted against such enterprises"], "answer_start": [811]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000218", "title": "Section 11B: Request for examination", "context": "(1) No application for a patent shall be examined unless the applicant or any other interested person makes a request in the prescribed manner for such examination within the prescribed period.\n(3) In case of an application in respect of a claim for a patent filed under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 a request for its examination shall be made in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed period by the applicant or any other interested person.\n(4) In case the applicant or any other interested person does not make a request for examination of the application for a patent within the period as specified under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3), the application shall be treated as withdrawn by the applicant:\nProvided that—", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 11B provide?", "answers": {"text": ["No application for a patent shall be examined unless the applicant or any other interested person makes a request in the prescribed manner for such examination within the prescribed period"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000219", "title": "Section 11B: Request for examination", "context": "(1) No application for a patent shall be examined unless the applicant or any other interested person makes a request in the prescribed manner for such examination within the prescribed period.\n(3) In case of an application in respect of a claim for a patent filed under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 a request for its examination shall be made in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed period by the applicant or any other interested person.\n(4) In case the applicant or any other interested person does not make a request for examination of the application for a patent within the period as specified under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3), the application shall be treated as withdrawn by the applicant:\nProvided that—", "question": "In Section 11B, what is no application for a patent to be?", "answers": {"text": ["examined unless the applicant or any other interested person makes a request in the prescribed manner for such examination within the prescribed period"], "answer_start": [41]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000220", "title": "Section 11B: Request for examination", "context": "(1) No application for a patent shall be examined unless the applicant or any other interested person makes a request in the prescribed manner for such examination within the prescribed period.\n(3) In case of an application in respect of a claim for a patent filed under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 a request for its examination shall be made in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed period by the applicant or any other interested person.\n(4) In case the applicant or any other interested person does not make a request for examination of the application for a patent within the period as specified under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3), the application shall be treated as withdrawn by the applicant:\nProvided that—", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 11B, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["In case of an application in respect of a claim for a patent filed under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 a request for its examination shall be made in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed period by the applicant or any other interested person"], "answer_start": [198]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000221", "title": "Section 11B: Request for examination", "context": "(1) No application for a patent shall be examined unless the applicant or any other interested person makes a request in the prescribed manner for such examination within the prescribed period.\n(3) In case of an application in respect of a claim for a patent filed under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 a request for its examination shall be made in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed period by the applicant or any other interested person.\n(4) In case the applicant or any other interested person does not make a request for examination of the application for a patent within the period as specified under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3), the application shall be treated as withdrawn by the applicant:\nProvided that—", "question": "Under Section 11B, what shall in case of an application in respect of a claim for a patent filed under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of january, 2005 a request for its examination be?", "answers": {"text": ["made in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed period by the applicant or any other interested person"], "answer_start": [375]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000222", "title": "Section 11B: Request for examination", "context": "(1) No application for a patent shall be examined unless the applicant or any other interested person makes a request in the prescribed manner for such examination within the prescribed period.\n(3) In case of an application in respect of a claim for a patent filed under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 a request for its examination shall be made in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed period by the applicant or any other interested person.\n(4) In case the applicant or any other interested person does not make a request for examination of the application for a patent within the period as specified under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3), the application shall be treated as withdrawn by the applicant:\nProvided that—", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 11B?", "answers": {"text": ["In case the applicant or any other interested person does not make a request for examination of the application for a patent within the period as specified under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3), the application shall be treated as withdrawn by the applicant:"], "answer_start": [491]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000223", "title": "Section 11B: Request for examination", "context": "(1) No application for a patent shall be examined unless the applicant or any other interested person makes a request in the prescribed manner for such examination within the prescribed period.\n(3) In case of an application in respect of a claim for a patent filed under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 a request for its examination shall be made in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed period by the applicant or any other interested person.\n(4) In case the applicant or any other interested person does not make a request for examination of the application for a patent within the period as specified under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3), the application shall be treated as withdrawn by the applicant:\nProvided that—", "question": "According to Section 11B, what shall in case the applicant or any other interested person does not make a request for examination of the application for a patent within the period as specified under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3), the application be?", "answers": {"text": ["treated as withdrawn by the applicant:"], "answer_start": [714]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000224", "title": "Section 11B: Request for examination", "context": "(1) No application for a patent shall be examined unless the applicant or any other interested person makes a request in the prescribed manner for such examination within the prescribed period.\n(3) In case of an application in respect of a claim for a patent filed under sub-section (2) of section 5 before the 1st day of January, 2005 a request for its examination shall be made in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed period by the applicant or any other interested person.\n(4) In case the applicant or any other interested person does not make a request for examination of the application for a patent within the period as specified under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3), the application shall be treated as withdrawn by the applicant:\nProvided that—", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 11B say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that—"], "answer_start": [753]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000225", "title": "Section 11B: Request for examination", "context": "(i) the applicant may, at any time after filing the application but before the grant of a patent, withdraw the application by making a request in the prescribed manner; and\n(ii) in a case where secrecy direction has been issued under section 35, the request for examination may be made within the prescribed period from the date of revocation of the secrecy direction.", "question": "According to clause (i) of Section 11B, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the applicant may, at any time after filing the application but before the grant of a patent, withdraw the application by making a request in the prescribed manner; and"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000226", "title": "Section 11B: Request for examination", "context": "(i) the applicant may, at any time after filing the application but before the grant of a patent, withdraw the application by making a request in the prescribed manner; and\n(ii) in a case where secrecy direction has been issued under section 35, the request for examination may be made within the prescribed period from the date of revocation of the secrecy direction.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 11B?", "answers": {"text": ["in a case where secrecy direction has been issued under section 35, the request for examination may be made within the prescribed period from the date of revocation of the secrecy direction"], "answer_start": [178]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000227", "title": "Section 11B: Request for examination", "context": "(i) the applicant may, at any time after filing the application but before the grant of a patent, withdraw the application by making a request in the prescribed manner; and\n(ii) in a case where secrecy direction has been issued under section 35, the request for examination may be made within the prescribed period from the date of revocation of the secrecy direction.", "question": "Under Section 11B, what shall in a case where secrecy direction has been issued under section 35, the request for examination be?", "answers": {"text": ["made within the prescribed period from the date of revocation of the secrecy direction"], "answer_start": [281]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000237", "title": "Section 13: Search for anticipation by previous publication and by prior claim", "context": "(1) The examiner to whom an application for a patent is referred under section 12 shall make investigation for the purpose of ascertaining whether the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification—\n(a) has been anticipated by publication before the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India and dated on or after the 1st day of January, 1912;\n(b) is claimed in any claim of any other complete specification published on or after the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification, being a specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India and dated before or claiming the priority date earlier than that date.\n(2) The examiner shall, in addition, make such investigation for the purpose of ascertaining whether the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, has been anticipated by publication in India or elsewhere in any document other than those mentioned in sub-section (1) before the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 13?", "answers": {"text": ["The examiner to whom an application for a patent is referred under section 12 shall make investigation for the purpose of ascertaining whether the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000238", "title": "Section 13: Search for anticipation by previous publication and by prior claim", "context": "(1) The examiner to whom an application for a patent is referred under section 12 shall make investigation for the purpose of ascertaining whether the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification—\n(a) has been anticipated by publication before the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India and dated on or after the 1st day of January, 1912;\n(b) is claimed in any claim of any other complete specification published on or after the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification, being a specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India and dated before or claiming the priority date earlier than that date.\n(2) The examiner shall, in addition, make such investigation for the purpose of ascertaining whether the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, has been anticipated by publication in India or elsewhere in any document other than those mentioned in sub-section (1) before the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 13?", "answers": {"text": ["has been anticipated by publication before the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India and dated on or after the 1st day of January, 1912"], "answer_start": [227]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000239", "title": "Section 13: Search for anticipation by previous publication and by prior claim", "context": "(1) The examiner to whom an application for a patent is referred under section 12 shall make investigation for the purpose of ascertaining whether the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification—\n(a) has been anticipated by publication before the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India and dated on or after the 1st day of January, 1912;\n(b) is claimed in any claim of any other complete specification published on or after the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification, being a specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India and dated before or claiming the priority date earlier than that date.\n(2) The examiner shall, in addition, make such investigation for the purpose of ascertaining whether the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, has been anticipated by publication in India or elsewhere in any document other than those mentioned in sub-section (1) before the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 13 state?", "answers": {"text": ["is claimed in any claim of any other complete specification published on or after the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification, being a specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India and dated before or claiming the priority date earlier than that date"], "answer_start": [472]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000240", "title": "Section 13: Search for anticipation by previous publication and by prior claim", "context": "(1) The examiner to whom an application for a patent is referred under section 12 shall make investigation for the purpose of ascertaining whether the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification—\n(a) has been anticipated by publication before the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India and dated on or after the 1st day of January, 1912;\n(b) is claimed in any claim of any other complete specification published on or after the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification, being a specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India and dated before or claiming the priority date earlier than that date.\n(2) The examiner shall, in addition, make such investigation for the purpose of ascertaining whether the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, has been anticipated by publication in India or elsewhere in any document other than those mentioned in sub-section (1) before the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 13?", "answers": {"text": ["The examiner shall, in addition, make such investigation for the purpose of ascertaining whether the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, has been anticipated by publication in India or elsewhere in any document other than those mentioned in sub-section (1) before the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification"], "answer_start": [777]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000241", "title": "Section 13: Search for anticipation by previous publication and by prior claim", "context": "(3) Where a complete specification is amended under the provisions of this Act before 6the grant of a patent, the amended specification shall be examined and investigated in like manner as the original specification.\n(4) The examination and investigations required under section 1 and this section shall not be deemed in any way to warrant the validity of any patent, and no liability shall be incurred by the Central Government or any officer thereof by reason of, or in connection with, any such examination or investigation or any report or other proceedings consequent thereon.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 13, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a complete specification is amended under the provisions of this Act before 6the grant of a patent, the amended specification shall be examined and investigated in like manner as the original specification"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000242", "title": "Section 13: Search for anticipation by previous publication and by prior claim", "context": "(3) Where a complete specification is amended under the provisions of this Act before 6the grant of a patent, the amended specification shall be examined and investigated in like manner as the original specification.\n(4) The examination and investigations required under section 1 and this section shall not be deemed in any way to warrant the validity of any patent, and no liability shall be incurred by the Central Government or any officer thereof by reason of, or in connection with, any such examination or investigation or any report or other proceedings consequent thereon.", "question": "Under Section 13, what shall where a complete specification is amended under the provisions of this act before 6the grant of a patent, the amended specification be?", "answers": {"text": ["examined and investigated in like manner as the original specification"], "answer_start": [145]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000243", "title": "Section 13: Search for anticipation by previous publication and by prior claim", "context": "(3) Where a complete specification is amended under the provisions of this Act before 6the grant of a patent, the amended specification shall be examined and investigated in like manner as the original specification.\n(4) The examination and investigations required under section 1 and this section shall not be deemed in any way to warrant the validity of any patent, and no liability shall be incurred by the Central Government or any officer thereof by reason of, or in connection with, any such examination or investigation or any report or other proceedings consequent thereon.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 13?", "answers": {"text": ["The examination and investigations required under section 1 and this section shall not be deemed in any way to warrant the validity of any patent, and no liability shall be incurred by the Central Government or any officer thereof by reason of, or in connection with, any such examination or investigation or any report or other proceedings consequent thereon"], "answer_start": [221]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000244", "title": "Section 13: Search for anticipation by previous publication and by prior claim", "context": "(3) Where a complete specification is amended under the provisions of this Act before 6the grant of a patent, the amended specification shall be examined and investigated in like manner as the original specification.\n(4) The examination and investigations required under section 1 and this section shall not be deemed in any way to warrant the validity of any patent, and no liability shall be incurred by the Central Government or any officer thereof by reason of, or in connection with, any such examination or investigation or any report or other proceedings consequent thereon.", "question": "According to Section 13, what shall the examination and investigations required under section 1 and this section shall not be deemed in any way to warrant the validity of any patent, and no liability be?", "answers": {"text": ["incurred by the Central Government or any officer thereof by reason of, or in connection with, any such examination or investigation or any report or other proceedings consequent thereon"], "answer_start": [394]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000246", "title": "Section 16: Power of Controller to make orders respecting division of application", "context": "(1) A person who has made an application for a patent under this Act may, at any time 1before the grant of the patent, if he so desires, or with a view to remedy the objection raised by the Controller on the ground that the claims of the complete specification relate to more than one invention, file a further application in respect of an invention disclosed in the provisional or complete specification already filed in respect of the first mentioned application.\n(2) The further application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a complete specification, but such complete specification shall not include any matter not in substance disclosed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of the first mentioned application.\n(3) The Controller may require such amendment of the complete specification filed in pursuance of either the original or the further application as may be necessary to ensure that neither of the said complete specifications includes a claim for any matter claimed in the other.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 16?", "answers": {"text": ["A person who has made an application for a patent under this Act may, at any time 1before the grant of the patent, if he so desires, or with a view to remedy the objection raised by the Controller on the ground that the claims of the complete specification relate to more than one invention, file a further application in respect of an invention disclosed in the provisional or complete specification already filed in respect of the first mentioned application"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000247", "title": "Section 16: Power of Controller to make orders respecting division of application", "context": "(1) A person who has made an application for a patent under this Act may, at any time 1before the grant of the patent, if he so desires, or with a view to remedy the objection raised by the Controller on the ground that the claims of the complete specification relate to more than one invention, file a further application in respect of an invention disclosed in the provisional or complete specification already filed in respect of the first mentioned application.\n(2) The further application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a complete specification, but such complete specification shall not include any matter not in substance disclosed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of the first mentioned application.\n(3) The Controller may require such amendment of the complete specification filed in pursuance of either the original or the further application as may be necessary to ensure that neither of the said complete specifications includes a claim for any matter claimed in the other.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 16, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The further application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a complete specification, but such complete specification shall not include any matter not in substance disclosed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of the first mentioned application"], "answer_start": [470]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000248", "title": "Section 16: Power of Controller to make orders respecting division of application", "context": "(1) A person who has made an application for a patent under this Act may, at any time 1before the grant of the patent, if he so desires, or with a view to remedy the objection raised by the Controller on the ground that the claims of the complete specification relate to more than one invention, file a further application in respect of an invention disclosed in the provisional or complete specification already filed in respect of the first mentioned application.\n(2) The further application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a complete specification, but such complete specification shall not include any matter not in substance disclosed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of the first mentioned application.\n(3) The Controller may require such amendment of the complete specification filed in pursuance of either the original or the further application as may be necessary to ensure that neither of the said complete specifications includes a claim for any matter claimed in the other.", "question": "Under Section 16, what shall accompany the further application under sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["a complete specification, but such complete specification shall not include any matter not in substance disclosed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of the first mentioned application"], "answer_start": [540]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000249", "title": "Section 16: Power of Controller to make orders respecting division of application", "context": "(1) A person who has made an application for a patent under this Act may, at any time 1before the grant of the patent, if he so desires, or with a view to remedy the objection raised by the Controller on the ground that the claims of the complete specification relate to more than one invention, file a further application in respect of an invention disclosed in the provisional or complete specification already filed in respect of the first mentioned application.\n(2) The further application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a complete specification, but such complete specification shall not include any matter not in substance disclosed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of the first mentioned application.\n(3) The Controller may require such amendment of the complete specification filed in pursuance of either the original or the further application as may be necessary to ensure that neither of the said complete specifications includes a claim for any matter claimed in the other.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 16?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may require such amendment of the complete specification filed in pursuance of either the original or the further application as may be necessary to ensure that neither of the said complete specifications includes a claim for any matter claimed in the other"], "answer_start": [743]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000250", "title": "Section 16: Power of Controller to make orders respecting division of application", "context": "(1) A person who has made an application for a patent under this Act may, at any time 1before the grant of the patent, if he so desires, or with a view to remedy the objection raised by the Controller on the ground that the claims of the complete specification relate to more than one invention, file a further application in respect of an invention disclosed in the provisional or complete specification already filed in respect of the first mentioned application.\n(2) The further application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a complete specification, but such complete specification shall not include any matter not in substance disclosed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of the first mentioned application.\n(3) The Controller may require such amendment of the complete specification filed in pursuance of either the original or the further application as may be necessary to ensure that neither of the said complete specifications includes a claim for any matter claimed in the other.", "question": "According to Section 16, what shall the controller may require such amendment of the complete specification filed in pursuance of either the original or the further application as may be necessary to ensure that neither of the said complete specifications be?", "answers": {"text": ["a claim for any matter claimed in the other"], "answer_start": [972]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000251", "title": "Section 16: Power of Controller to make orders respecting division of application", "context": "Explanation.— For the purposes of this Act, the further application and the complete specification accompanying it shall be deemed to have been filed on the date on which the first mentioned application had been filed, and the further application shall be proceeded with as a substantive application and be examined when the request for examination is filed within the prescribed period.", "question": "What does Section 16 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.— For the purposes of this Act, the further application and the complete specification accompanying it shall be deemed to have been filed on the date on which the first mentioned application had been filed, and the further application shall be proceeded with as a substantive application and be examined when the request for examination is filed within the prescribed period"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000252", "title": "Section 16: Power of Controller to make orders respecting division of application", "context": "Explanation.— For the purposes of this Act, the further application and the complete specification accompanying it shall be deemed to have been filed on the date on which the first mentioned application had been filed, and the further application shall be proceeded with as a substantive application and be examined when the request for examination is filed within the prescribed period.", "question": "What does the explanation in Section 16 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.— For the purposes of this Act, the further application and the complete specification accompanying it shall be deemed to have been filed on the date on which the first mentioned application had been filed, and the further application shall be proceeded with as a substantive application and be examined when the request for examination is filed within the prescribed period"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000253", "title": "Section 16: Power of Controller to make orders respecting division of application", "context": "Explanation.— For the purposes of this Act, the further application and the complete specification accompanying it shall be deemed to have been filed on the date on which the first mentioned application had been filed, and the further application shall be proceeded with as a substantive application and be examined when the request for examination is filed within the prescribed period.", "question": "In Section 16, what is — for the purposes of this act, the further application and the complete specification accompanying it to be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to have been filed on the date on which the first mentioned application had been filed, and the further application shall be proceeded with as a substantive application and be examined when the request for examination is filed within the prescribed period"], "answer_start": [124]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000254", "title": "Section 17: Power of Controller to make orders respecting dating of application", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, at any time after the filing of an application and 3before the grant of the patent under this Act, the Controller may, at the request of the applicant made in the prescribed manner, direct that the application shall be post-dated to such date as may be specified in the request, and proceed with the application accordingly:\nProvided that no application shall be post-dated under this sub-section to a date later than six months from the date on which it was actually made or would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, be deemed to have been made.\n(2) Where an application or specification (including drawings) or any other documents is required to be amended under section 15, the application or specification or other document shall, if the Controller so directs, be deemed to have been made on the date on which the requirement is complied with or where the application or specification or other document is returned to the applicant, on the date on which it is refiled after complying with the requirement.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 17, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 9, at any time after the filing of an application and 3before the grant of the patent under this Act, the Controller may, at the request of the applicant made in the prescribed manner, direct that the application shall be post-dated to such date as may be specified in the request, and proceed with the application accordingly:"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000255", "title": "Section 17: Power of Controller to make orders respecting dating of application", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, at any time after the filing of an application and 3before the grant of the patent under this Act, the Controller may, at the request of the applicant made in the prescribed manner, direct that the application shall be post-dated to such date as may be specified in the request, and proceed with the application accordingly:\nProvided that no application shall be post-dated under this sub-section to a date later than six months from the date on which it was actually made or would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, be deemed to have been made.\n(2) Where an application or specification (including drawings) or any other documents is required to be amended under section 15, the application or specification or other document shall, if the Controller so directs, be deemed to have been made on the date on which the requirement is complied with or where the application or specification or other document is returned to the applicant, on the date on which it is refiled after complying with the requirement.", "question": "Under Section 17, what shall subject to the provisions of section 9, at any time after the filing of an application and 3before the grant of the patent under this act, the controller may, at the request of the applicant made in the prescribed manner, direct that the application be?", "answers": {"text": ["post-dated to such date as may be specified in the request, and proceed with the application accordingly:"], "answer_start": [263]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000256", "title": "Section 17: Power of Controller to make orders respecting dating of application", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, at any time after the filing of an application and 3before the grant of the patent under this Act, the Controller may, at the request of the applicant made in the prescribed manner, direct that the application shall be post-dated to such date as may be specified in the request, and proceed with the application accordingly:\nProvided that no application shall be post-dated under this sub-section to a date later than six months from the date on which it was actually made or would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, be deemed to have been made.\n(2) Where an application or specification (including drawings) or any other documents is required to be amended under section 15, the application or specification or other document shall, if the Controller so directs, be deemed to have been made on the date on which the requirement is complied with or where the application or specification or other document is returned to the applicant, on the date on which it is refiled after complying with the requirement.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 17, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that no application shall be post-dated under this sub-section to a date later than six months from the date on which it was actually made or would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, be deemed to have been made"], "answer_start": [369]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000257", "title": "Section 17: Power of Controller to make orders respecting dating of application", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, at any time after the filing of an application and 3before the grant of the patent under this Act, the Controller may, at the request of the applicant made in the prescribed manner, direct that the application shall be post-dated to such date as may be specified in the request, and proceed with the application accordingly:\nProvided that no application shall be post-dated under this sub-section to a date later than six months from the date on which it was actually made or would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, be deemed to have been made.\n(2) Where an application or specification (including drawings) or any other documents is required to be amended under section 15, the application or specification or other document shall, if the Controller so directs, be deemed to have been made on the date on which the requirement is complied with or where the application or specification or other document is returned to the applicant, on the date on which it is refiled after complying with the requirement.", "question": "According to Section 17, what shall no application be?", "answers": {"text": ["post-dated under this sub-section to a date later than six months from the date on which it was actually made or would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, be deemed to have been made"], "answer_start": [407]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000258", "title": "Section 17: Power of Controller to make orders respecting dating of application", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, at any time after the filing of an application and 3before the grant of the patent under this Act, the Controller may, at the request of the applicant made in the prescribed manner, direct that the application shall be post-dated to such date as may be specified in the request, and proceed with the application accordingly:\nProvided that no application shall be post-dated under this sub-section to a date later than six months from the date on which it was actually made or would, but for the provisions of this sub-section, be deemed to have been made.\n(2) Where an application or specification (including drawings) or any other documents is required to be amended under section 15, the application or specification or other document shall, if the Controller so directs, be deemed to have been made on the date on which the requirement is complied with or where the application or specification or other document is returned to the applicant, on the date on which it is refiled after complying with the requirement.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 17 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application or specification (including drawings) or any other documents is required to be amended under section 15, the application or specification or other document shall, if the Controller so directs, be deemed to have been made on the date on which the requirement is complied with or where the application or specification or other document is returned to the applicant, on the date on which it is refiled after complying with the requirement"], "answer_start": [604]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000259", "title": "Section 18: Powers of Controller in cases of anticipation", "context": "(1) Where it appears to the Controller that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been anticipated in the manner referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 13, he may refuse to 5the application unless the applicant—\n(a) shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of the claim of his complete specification is not later than the date on which the relevant document was published; or\n(b) amends his complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(2) If it appears to the Controller that the invention is claimed in a claim of any other complete specification referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 13, he may, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, direct that a reference to that other specification shall be inserted by way of notice to the public in the applicant's complete specification unless within such time as may be prescribed,—", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 18?", "answers": {"text": ["Where it appears to the Controller that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been anticipated in the manner referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 13, he may refuse to 5the application unless the applicant—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000260", "title": "Section 18: Powers of Controller in cases of anticipation", "context": "(1) Where it appears to the Controller that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been anticipated in the manner referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 13, he may refuse to 5the application unless the applicant—\n(a) shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of the claim of his complete specification is not later than the date on which the relevant document was published; or\n(b) amends his complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(2) If it appears to the Controller that the invention is claimed in a claim of any other complete specification referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 13, he may, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, direct that a reference to that other specification shall be inserted by way of notice to the public in the applicant's complete specification unless within such time as may be prescribed,—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 18?", "answers": {"text": ["shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of the claim of his complete specification is not later than the date on which the relevant document was published; or"], "answer_start": [293]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000261", "title": "Section 18: Powers of Controller in cases of anticipation", "context": "(1) Where it appears to the Controller that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been anticipated in the manner referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 13, he may refuse to 5the application unless the applicant—\n(a) shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of the claim of his complete specification is not later than the date on which the relevant document was published; or\n(b) amends his complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(2) If it appears to the Controller that the invention is claimed in a claim of any other complete specification referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 13, he may, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, direct that a reference to that other specification shall be inserted by way of notice to the public in the applicant's complete specification unless within such time as may be prescribed,—", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 18 state?", "answers": {"text": ["amends his complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller"], "answer_start": [483]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000262", "title": "Section 18: Powers of Controller in cases of anticipation", "context": "(1) Where it appears to the Controller that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been anticipated in the manner referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 13, he may refuse to 5the application unless the applicant—\n(a) shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of the claim of his complete specification is not later than the date on which the relevant document was published; or\n(b) amends his complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(2) If it appears to the Controller that the invention is claimed in a claim of any other complete specification referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 13, he may, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, direct that a reference to that other specification shall be inserted by way of notice to the public in the applicant's complete specification unless within such time as may be prescribed,—", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 18?", "answers": {"text": ["If it appears to the Controller that the invention is claimed in a claim of any other complete specification referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 13, he may, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, direct that a reference to that other specification shall be inserted by way of notice to the public in the applicant's complete specification unless within such time as may be prescribed,—"], "answer_start": [560]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000263", "title": "Section 18: Powers of Controller in cases of anticipation", "context": "(1) Where it appears to the Controller that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been anticipated in the manner referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 13, he may refuse to 5the application unless the applicant—\n(a) shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of the claim of his complete specification is not later than the date on which the relevant document was published; or\n(b) amends his complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(2) If it appears to the Controller that the invention is claimed in a claim of any other complete specification referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 13, he may, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, direct that a reference to that other specification shall be inserted by way of notice to the public in the applicant's complete specification unless within such time as may be prescribed,—", "question": "According to Section 18, what shall if it appears to the controller that the invention is claimed in a claim of any other complete specification referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 13, he may, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, direct that a reference to that other specification be?", "answers": {"text": ["inserted by way of notice to the public in the applicant's complete specification unless within such time as may be prescribed,—"], "answer_start": [847]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000264", "title": "Section 18: Powers of Controller in cases of anticipation", "context": "(a) the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of his claim is not later than the priority date of the claim of the said other specification; or\n(b) the complete specification is amended to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(3) If it appears to the Controller, as a result of an investigation under section 1 or otherwise,—\n(a) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the applicant's complete specification has been claimed in any other complete specification referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 13; and", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 18 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of his claim is not later than the priority date of the claim of the said other specification; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000265", "title": "Section 18: Powers of Controller in cases of anticipation", "context": "(a) the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of his claim is not later than the priority date of the claim of the said other specification; or\n(b) the complete specification is amended to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(3) If it appears to the Controller, as a result of an investigation under section 1 or otherwise,—\n(a) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the applicant's complete specification has been claimed in any other complete specification referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 13; and", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 18, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the complete specification is amended to the satisfaction of the Controller"], "answer_start": [187]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000266", "title": "Section 18: Powers of Controller in cases of anticipation", "context": "(a) the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of his claim is not later than the priority date of the claim of the said other specification; or\n(b) the complete specification is amended to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(3) If it appears to the Controller, as a result of an investigation under section 1 or otherwise,—\n(a) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the applicant's complete specification has been claimed in any other complete specification referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 13; and", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 18, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If it appears to the Controller, as a result of an investigation under section 1 or otherwise,—"], "answer_start": [268]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000267", "title": "Section 18: Powers of Controller in cases of anticipation", "context": "(a) the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of his claim is not later than the priority date of the claim of the said other specification; or\n(b) the complete specification is amended to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(3) If it appears to the Controller, as a result of an investigation under section 1 or otherwise,—\n(a) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the applicant's complete specification has been claimed in any other complete specification referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 13; and", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 18 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the applicant's complete specification has been claimed in any other complete specification referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 13; and"], "answer_start": [368]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000268", "title": "Section 18: Powers of Controller in cases of anticipation", "context": "(b) that such other complete specification was published on or after the priority date of the applicant's claim, then, unless it is shown to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of the applicant's claim is not later than the priority date of the claim of that specification, the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply thereto in the same manner as they apply to a specification published on or after the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 18, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that such other complete specification was published on or after the priority date of the applicant's claim, then, unless it is shown to the satisfaction of the Controller that the priority date of the applicant's claim is not later than the priority date of the claim of that specification, the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply thereto in the same manner as they apply to a specification published on or after the date of filing of the applicant's complete specification"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000269", "title": "Section 19: Powers of Controller in case of potential infringement", "context": "(1) If, in consequence of the investigations required 2under this Act, it appears to the Controller that an invention in respect of which an application for a patent has been made cannot be performed without substantial risk of infringement of a claim of any other patent, he may direct that a reference to that other patent shall be inserted in the applicant's complete specification by way of notice to the public, unless within such time as may be prescribed—\n(a) the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that there are reasonable grounds for contesting the validity of the said claim of the other patent; or\n(b) the complete specification is amended to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(2) Where, after a reference to another patent has been inserted in a complete specification in pursuance of a direction under sub-section (1)—", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 19, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If, in consequence of the investigations required 2under this Act, it appears to the Controller that an invention in respect of which an application for a patent has been made cannot be performed without substantial risk of infringement of a claim of any other patent, he may direct that a reference to that other patent shall be inserted in the applicant's complete specification by way of notice to the public, unless within such time as may be prescribed—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000270", "title": "Section 19: Powers of Controller in case of potential infringement", "context": "(1) If, in consequence of the investigations required 2under this Act, it appears to the Controller that an invention in respect of which an application for a patent has been made cannot be performed without substantial risk of infringement of a claim of any other patent, he may direct that a reference to that other patent shall be inserted in the applicant's complete specification by way of notice to the public, unless within such time as may be prescribed—\n(a) the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that there are reasonable grounds for contesting the validity of the said claim of the other patent; or\n(b) the complete specification is amended to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(2) Where, after a reference to another patent has been inserted in a complete specification in pursuance of a direction under sub-section (1)—", "question": "Under Section 19, what shall if, in consequence of the investigations required 2under this act, it appears to the controller that an invention in respect of which an application for a patent has been made cannot be performed without substantial risk of infringement of a claim of any other patent, he may direct that a reference to that other patent be?", "answers": {"text": ["inserted in the applicant's complete specification by way of notice to the public, unless within such time as may be prescribed—"], "answer_start": [334]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000271", "title": "Section 19: Powers of Controller in case of potential infringement", "context": "(1) If, in consequence of the investigations required 2under this Act, it appears to the Controller that an invention in respect of which an application for a patent has been made cannot be performed without substantial risk of infringement of a claim of any other patent, he may direct that a reference to that other patent shall be inserted in the applicant's complete specification by way of notice to the public, unless within such time as may be prescribed—\n(a) the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that there are reasonable grounds for contesting the validity of the said claim of the other patent; or\n(b) the complete specification is amended to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(2) Where, after a reference to another patent has been inserted in a complete specification in pursuance of a direction under sub-section (1)—", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 19, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that there are reasonable grounds for contesting the validity of the said claim of the other patent; or"], "answer_start": [467]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000272", "title": "Section 19: Powers of Controller in case of potential infringement", "context": "(1) If, in consequence of the investigations required 2under this Act, it appears to the Controller that an invention in respect of which an application for a patent has been made cannot be performed without substantial risk of infringement of a claim of any other patent, he may direct that a reference to that other patent shall be inserted in the applicant's complete specification by way of notice to the public, unless within such time as may be prescribed—\n(a) the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that there are reasonable grounds for contesting the validity of the said claim of the other patent; or\n(b) the complete specification is amended to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(2) Where, after a reference to another patent has been inserted in a complete specification in pursuance of a direction under sub-section (1)—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 19?", "answers": {"text": ["the complete specification is amended to the satisfaction of the Controller"], "answer_start": [633]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000273", "title": "Section 19: Powers of Controller in case of potential infringement", "context": "(1) If, in consequence of the investigations required 2under this Act, it appears to the Controller that an invention in respect of which an application for a patent has been made cannot be performed without substantial risk of infringement of a claim of any other patent, he may direct that a reference to that other patent shall be inserted in the applicant's complete specification by way of notice to the public, unless within such time as may be prescribed—\n(a) the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the Controller that there are reasonable grounds for contesting the validity of the said claim of the other patent; or\n(b) the complete specification is amended to the satisfaction of the Controller.\n(2) Where, after a reference to another patent has been inserted in a complete specification in pursuance of a direction under sub-section (1)—", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 19 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, after a reference to another patent has been inserted in a complete specification in pursuance of a direction under sub-section (1)—"], "answer_start": [714]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000274", "title": "Section 19: Powers of Controller in case of potential infringement", "context": "(a) that other patent is revoked or otherwise ceases to be in force; or\n(b) the specification of that other patent is amended by the deletion of the relevant claim; or\n(c) it is found, in proceedings before the court or the Controller, that the relevant claim of that other patent is invalid or is not infringed by any working of the applicant's invention, the Controller may, on the application of the applicant, delete the reference to that other patent.", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 19, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that other patent is revoked or otherwise ceases to be in force; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000275", "title": "Section 19: Powers of Controller in case of potential infringement", "context": "(a) that other patent is revoked or otherwise ceases to be in force; or\n(b) the specification of that other patent is amended by the deletion of the relevant claim; or\n(c) it is found, in proceedings before the court or the Controller, that the relevant claim of that other patent is invalid or is not infringed by any working of the applicant's invention, the Controller may, on the application of the applicant, delete the reference to that other patent.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 19?", "answers": {"text": ["the specification of that other patent is amended by the deletion of the relevant claim; or"], "answer_start": [76]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000276", "title": "Section 19: Powers of Controller in case of potential infringement", "context": "(a) that other patent is revoked or otherwise ceases to be in force; or\n(b) the specification of that other patent is amended by the deletion of the relevant claim; or\n(c) it is found, in proceedings before the court or the Controller, that the relevant claim of that other patent is invalid or is not infringed by any working of the applicant's invention, the Controller may, on the application of the applicant, delete the reference to that other patent.", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 19 state?", "answers": {"text": ["it is found, in proceedings before the court or the Controller, that the relevant claim of that other patent is invalid or is not infringed by any working of the applicant's invention, the Controller may, on the application of the applicant, delete the reference to that other patent"], "answer_start": [172]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000299", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(1) Where an application for a patent has been published but a patent has not been granted, any person may, in writing, represent by way of opposition to the Controller against the grant of patent on the ground—\n(a) that the applicant for the patent or the person under or through whom he claims, wrongfully obtained the invention or any part thereof from him or from a person under or through whom he claims;\n(b) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been published before the priority date of the claim—\n(i) in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India on or after the 1st day of January, 1912; or", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application for a patent has been published but a patent has not been granted, any person may, in writing, represent by way of opposition to the Controller against the grant of patent on the ground—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000300", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(1) Where an application for a patent has been published but a patent has not been granted, any person may, in writing, represent by way of opposition to the Controller against the grant of patent on the ground—\n(a) that the applicant for the patent or the person under or through whom he claims, wrongfully obtained the invention or any part thereof from him or from a person under or through whom he claims;\n(b) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been published before the priority date of the claim—\n(i) in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India on or after the 1st day of January, 1912; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the applicant for the patent or the person under or through whom he claims, wrongfully obtained the invention or any part thereof from him or from a person under or through whom he claims"], "answer_start": [216]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000301", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(1) Where an application for a patent has been published but a patent has not been granted, any person may, in writing, represent by way of opposition to the Controller against the grant of patent on the ground—\n(a) that the applicant for the patent or the person under or through whom he claims, wrongfully obtained the invention or any part thereof from him or from a person under or through whom he claims;\n(b) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been published before the priority date of the claim—\n(i) in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India on or after the 1st day of January, 1912; or", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been published before the priority date of the claim—"], "answer_start": [414]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000302", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(1) Where an application for a patent has been published but a patent has not been granted, any person may, in writing, represent by way of opposition to the Controller against the grant of patent on the ground—\n(a) that the applicant for the patent or the person under or through whom he claims, wrongfully obtained the invention or any part thereof from him or from a person under or through whom he claims;\n(b) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been published before the priority date of the claim—\n(i) in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India on or after the 1st day of January, 1912; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 25?", "answers": {"text": ["in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India on or after the 1st day of January, 1912; or"], "answer_start": [556]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000303", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(ii) in India or elsewhere, in any other document:\nProvided that the ground specified in sub-clause (ii) shall not be available where such publication does not constitute an anticipation of the invention by virtue of sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 29;\n(c) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is claimed in a claim of a complete specification published on or after the priority date of the applicant's claim and filed in pursuance of an application for a patent in India, being a claim of which the priority date is earlier than that of the applicant's claim;\n(d) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of that claim.", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in India or elsewhere, in any other document:"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000304", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(ii) in India or elsewhere, in any other document:\nProvided that the ground specified in sub-clause (ii) shall not be available where such publication does not constitute an anticipation of the invention by virtue of sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 29;\n(c) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is claimed in a claim of a complete specification published on or after the priority date of the applicant's claim and filed in pursuance of an application for a patent in India, being a claim of which the priority date is earlier than that of the applicant's claim;\n(d) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of that claim.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the ground specified in sub-clause (ii) shall not be available where such publication does not constitute an anticipation of the invention by virtue of sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 29"], "answer_start": [51]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000305", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(ii) in India or elsewhere, in any other document:\nProvided that the ground specified in sub-clause (ii) shall not be available where such publication does not constitute an anticipation of the invention by virtue of sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 29;\n(c) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is claimed in a claim of a complete specification published on or after the priority date of the applicant's claim and filed in pursuance of an application for a patent in India, being a claim of which the priority date is earlier than that of the applicant's claim;\n(d) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of that claim.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 25?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is claimed in a claim of a complete specification published on or after the priority date of the applicant's claim and filed in pursuance of an application for a patent in India, being a claim of which the priority date is earlier than that of the applicant's claim"], "answer_start": [271]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000306", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(ii) in India or elsewhere, in any other document:\nProvided that the ground specified in sub-clause (ii) shall not be available where such publication does not constitute an anticipation of the invention by virtue of sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 29;\n(c) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is claimed in a claim of a complete specification published on or after the priority date of the applicant's claim and filed in pursuance of an application for a patent in India, being a claim of which the priority date is earlier than that of the applicant's claim;\n(d) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of that claim.", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of that claim"], "answer_start": [622]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000307", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is claimed shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the applicant's claim;\n(f) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act;\n(g) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed;", "question": "According to the explanation in Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is claimed shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000308", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is claimed shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the applicant's claim;\n(f) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act;\n(g) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed;", "question": "According to Section 25, what shall —for the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is claimed be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only"], "answer_start": [120]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000309", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is claimed shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the applicant's claim;\n(f) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act;\n(g) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed;", "question": "What does clause (e) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the applicant's claim"], "answer_start": [406]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000310", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is claimed shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the applicant's claim;\n(f) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act;\n(g) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed;", "question": "According to clause (f) of Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act"], "answer_start": [709]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000311", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is claimed shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the applicant's claim;\n(f) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act;\n(g) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (g) of Section 25?", "answers": {"text": ["that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed"], "answer_start": [862]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000312", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(h) that the applicant has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished the information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(i) that in the case of a convention application, the application was not made within twelve months from the date of the first application for protection for the invention made in a convention country by the applicant or a person from whom he derives title; 1. Chapter IVA omitted by Act 1 of 2005, s. 21 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).\n(j) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(k) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere, but on no other ground and the Controller shall, if requested by such person for being heard, hear him and dispose of such representation in such manner and within such period as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does clause (h) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the applicant has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished the information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000313", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(h) that the applicant has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished the information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(i) that in the case of a convention application, the application was not made within twelve months from the date of the first application for protection for the invention made in a convention country by the applicant or a person from whom he derives title; 1. Chapter IVA omitted by Act 1 of 2005, s. 21 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).\n(j) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(k) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere, but on no other ground and the Controller shall, if requested by such person for being heard, hear him and dispose of such representation in such manner and within such period as may be prescribed.", "question": "According to clause (i) of Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that in the case of a convention application, the application was not made within twelve months from the date of the first application for protection for the invention made in a convention country by the applicant or a person from whom he derives title; 1. Chapter IVA omitted by Act 1 of 2005, s. 21 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005)"], "answer_start": [200]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000314", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(h) that the applicant has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished the information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(i) that in the case of a convention application, the application was not made within twelve months from the date of the first application for protection for the invention made in a convention country by the applicant or a person from whom he derives title; 1. Chapter IVA omitted by Act 1 of 2005, s. 21 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).\n(j) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(k) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere, but on no other ground and the Controller shall, if requested by such person for being heard, hear him and dispose of such representation in such manner and within such period as may be prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (j) of Section 25?", "answers": {"text": ["that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention"], "answer_start": [524]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000315", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(h) that the applicant has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished the information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(i) that in the case of a convention application, the application was not made within twelve months from the date of the first application for protection for the invention made in a convention country by the applicant or a person from whom he derives title; 1. Chapter IVA omitted by Act 1 of 2005, s. 21 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).\n(j) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(k) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere, but on no other ground and the Controller shall, if requested by such person for being heard, hear him and dispose of such representation in such manner and within such period as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does clause (k) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere, but on no other ground and the Controller shall, if requested by such person for being heard, hear him and dispose of such representation in such manner and within such period as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [679]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000316", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(h) that the applicant has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished the information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(i) that in the case of a convention application, the application was not made within twelve months from the date of the first application for protection for the invention made in a convention country by the applicant or a person from whom he derives title; 1. Chapter IVA omitted by Act 1 of 2005, s. 21 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).\n(j) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(k) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere, but on no other ground and the Controller shall, if requested by such person for being heard, hear him and dispose of such representation in such manner and within such period as may be prescribed.", "question": "In Section 25, what is the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in india or elsewhere, but on no other ground and the controller shall, if requested by such person for being heard, hear him and dispose of such representation in such manner and within such period as to be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed"], "answer_start": [1085]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000317", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(2) At any time after the grant of patent but before the expiry of a period of one year from the date of publication of grant of a patent, any person interested may give notice of opposition to the Controller in the prescribed manner on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the patentee or the person under or through whom he claims, wrongfully obtained the invention or any part thereof from him or from a person under or through whom he claims;\n(b) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been published before the priority date of the claim—\n(i) in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India on or after the 1st day of January, 1912; or", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["At any time after the grant of patent but before the expiry of a period of one year from the date of publication of grant of a patent, any person interested may give notice of opposition to the Controller in the prescribed manner on any of the following grounds, namely:—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000318", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(2) At any time after the grant of patent but before the expiry of a period of one year from the date of publication of grant of a patent, any person interested may give notice of opposition to the Controller in the prescribed manner on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the patentee or the person under or through whom he claims, wrongfully obtained the invention or any part thereof from him or from a person under or through whom he claims;\n(b) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been published before the priority date of the claim—\n(i) in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India on or after the 1st day of January, 1912; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the patentee or the person under or through whom he claims, wrongfully obtained the invention or any part thereof from him or from a person under or through whom he claims"], "answer_start": [280]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000319", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(2) At any time after the grant of patent but before the expiry of a period of one year from the date of publication of grant of a patent, any person interested may give notice of opposition to the Controller in the prescribed manner on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the patentee or the person under or through whom he claims, wrongfully obtained the invention or any part thereof from him or from a person under or through whom he claims;\n(b) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been published before the priority date of the claim—\n(i) in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India on or after the 1st day of January, 1912; or", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been published before the priority date of the claim—"], "answer_start": [462]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000320", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(2) At any time after the grant of patent but before the expiry of a period of one year from the date of publication of grant of a patent, any person interested may give notice of opposition to the Controller in the prescribed manner on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the patentee or the person under or through whom he claims, wrongfully obtained the invention or any part thereof from him or from a person under or through whom he claims;\n(b) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification has been published before the priority date of the claim—\n(i) in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India on or after the 1st day of January, 1912; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 25?", "answers": {"text": ["in any specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent made in India on or after the 1st day of January, 1912; or"], "answer_start": [604]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000321", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(ii) in India or elsewhere, in any other document:\nProvided that the ground specified in sub-clause (ii) shall not be available where such publication does not constitute an anticipation of the invention by virtue of sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 29;\n(c) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is claimed in a claim of a complete specification published on or after the priority date of the claim of the patentee and filed in pursuance of an application for a patent in India, being a claim of which the priority date is earlier than that of the claim of the patentee;\n(d) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of that claim.", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in India or elsewhere, in any other document:"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000322", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(ii) in India or elsewhere, in any other document:\nProvided that the ground specified in sub-clause (ii) shall not be available where such publication does not constitute an anticipation of the invention by virtue of sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 29;\n(c) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is claimed in a claim of a complete specification published on or after the priority date of the claim of the patentee and filed in pursuance of an application for a patent in India, being a claim of which the priority date is earlier than that of the claim of the patentee;\n(d) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of that claim.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the ground specified in sub-clause (ii) shall not be available where such publication does not constitute an anticipation of the invention by virtue of sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 29"], "answer_start": [51]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000323", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(ii) in India or elsewhere, in any other document:\nProvided that the ground specified in sub-clause (ii) shall not be available where such publication does not constitute an anticipation of the invention by virtue of sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 29;\n(c) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is claimed in a claim of a complete specification published on or after the priority date of the claim of the patentee and filed in pursuance of an application for a patent in India, being a claim of which the priority date is earlier than that of the claim of the patentee;\n(d) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of that claim.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 25?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is claimed in a claim of a complete specification published on or after the priority date of the claim of the patentee and filed in pursuance of an application for a patent in India, being a claim of which the priority date is earlier than that of the claim of the patentee"], "answer_start": [271]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000324", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(ii) in India or elsewhere, in any other document:\nProvided that the ground specified in sub-clause (ii) shall not be available where such publication does not constitute an anticipation of the invention by virtue of sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 29;\n(c) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is claimed in a claim of a complete specification published on or after the priority date of the claim of the patentee and filed in pursuance of an application for a patent in India, being a claim of which the priority date is earlier than that of the claim of the patentee;\n(d) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of that claim.", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of that claim"], "answer_start": [630]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000325", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is granted shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the claim;\n(f) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act;\n(g) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed;", "question": "According to the explanation in Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is granted shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000326", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is granted shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the claim;\n(f) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act;\n(g) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed;", "question": "According to Section 25, what shall —for the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is granted be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only"], "answer_start": [120]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000327", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is granted shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the claim;\n(f) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act;\n(g) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed;", "question": "What does clause (e) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the claim"], "answer_start": [406]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000328", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is granted shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the claim;\n(f) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act;\n(g) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed;", "question": "According to clause (f) of Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act"], "answer_start": [697]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000329", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, an invention relating to a process for which a patent is granted shall be deemed to have been publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim if a product made by that process had already been imported into India before that date except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious and clearly does not involve any inventive step, having regard to the matter published as mentioned in clause (b) or having regard to what was used in India before the priority date of the claim;\n(f) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act, or is not patentable under this Act;\n(g) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (g) of Section 25?", "answers": {"text": ["that the complete specification does not sufficiently and clearly describe the invention or the method by which it is to be performed"], "answer_start": [850]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000330", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(h) that the patentee has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished the information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(i) that in the case of a patent granted on convention application, the application for patent was not made within twelve months from the date of the first application for protection for the invention made in a convention country or in India by the patentee or a person from whom he derives title;\n(j) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source and geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(k) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere, but on no other ground.", "question": "What does clause (h) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the patentee has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished the information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000331", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(h) that the patentee has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished the information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(i) that in the case of a patent granted on convention application, the application for patent was not made within twelve months from the date of the first application for protection for the invention made in a convention country or in India by the patentee or a person from whom he derives title;\n(j) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source and geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(k) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere, but on no other ground.", "question": "According to clause (i) of Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that in the case of a patent granted on convention application, the application for patent was not made within twelve months from the date of the first application for protection for the invention made in a convention country or in India by the patentee or a person from whom he derives title"], "answer_start": [199]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000332", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(h) that the patentee has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished the information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(i) that in the case of a patent granted on convention application, the application for patent was not made within twelve months from the date of the first application for protection for the invention made in a convention country or in India by the patentee or a person from whom he derives title;\n(j) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source and geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(k) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere, but on no other ground.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (j) of Section 25?", "answers": {"text": ["that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source and geographical origin of biological material used for the invention"], "answer_start": [497]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000333", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(h) that the patentee has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished the information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(i) that in the case of a patent granted on convention application, the application for patent was not made within twelve months from the date of the first application for protection for the invention made in a convention country or in India by the patentee or a person from whom he derives title;\n(j) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source and geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(k) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere, but on no other ground.", "question": "What does clause (k) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere, but on no other ground"], "answer_start": [653]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000334", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(3) (a) Where any such notice of opposition is duly given under sub-section (2), the Controller shall notify the patentee.\n(b) On receipt of such notice of opposition, the Controller shall, by order in writing, constitute a Board to be known as the Opposition Board consisting of such officers as he may determine and refer such notice of opposition along with the documents to that Board for examination and submission of its recommendations to the Controller.\n(c) Every Opposition Board constituted under clause (b) shall conduct the examination in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed.\n(4) On receipt of the recommendation of the Opposition Board and after giving the patentee and the opponent an opportunity of being heard, the Controller shall order either to maintain or to amend or to revoke the patent.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 25?", "answers": {"text": ["(a) Where any such notice of opposition is duly given under sub-section (2), the Controller shall notify the patentee"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000335", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(3) (a) Where any such notice of opposition is duly given under sub-section (2), the Controller shall notify the patentee.\n(b) On receipt of such notice of opposition, the Controller shall, by order in writing, constitute a Board to be known as the Opposition Board consisting of such officers as he may determine and refer such notice of opposition along with the documents to that Board for examination and submission of its recommendations to the Controller.\n(c) Every Opposition Board constituted under clause (b) shall conduct the examination in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed.\n(4) On receipt of the recommendation of the Opposition Board and after giving the patentee and the opponent an opportunity of being heard, the Controller shall order either to maintain or to amend or to revoke the patent.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 25?", "answers": {"text": ["On receipt of such notice of opposition, the Controller shall, by order in writing, constitute a Board to be known as the Opposition Board consisting of such officers as he may determine and refer such notice of opposition along with the documents to that Board for examination and submission of its recommendations to the Controller"], "answer_start": [127]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000336", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(3) (a) Where any such notice of opposition is duly given under sub-section (2), the Controller shall notify the patentee.\n(b) On receipt of such notice of opposition, the Controller shall, by order in writing, constitute a Board to be known as the Opposition Board consisting of such officers as he may determine and refer such notice of opposition along with the documents to that Board for examination and submission of its recommendations to the Controller.\n(c) Every Opposition Board constituted under clause (b) shall conduct the examination in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed.\n(4) On receipt of the recommendation of the Opposition Board and after giving the patentee and the opponent an opportunity of being heard, the Controller shall order either to maintain or to amend or to revoke the patent.", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Every Opposition Board constituted under clause (b) shall conduct the examination in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [466]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000337", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(3) (a) Where any such notice of opposition is duly given under sub-section (2), the Controller shall notify the patentee.\n(b) On receipt of such notice of opposition, the Controller shall, by order in writing, constitute a Board to be known as the Opposition Board consisting of such officers as he may determine and refer such notice of opposition along with the documents to that Board for examination and submission of its recommendations to the Controller.\n(c) Every Opposition Board constituted under clause (b) shall conduct the examination in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed.\n(4) On receipt of the recommendation of the Opposition Board and after giving the patentee and the opponent an opportunity of being heard, the Controller shall order either to maintain or to amend or to revoke the patent.", "question": "In Section 25, what is every opposition board constituted under clause (b) shall conduct the examination in accordance with such procedure as to be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed"], "answer_start": [592]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000338", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(3) (a) Where any such notice of opposition is duly given under sub-section (2), the Controller shall notify the patentee.\n(b) On receipt of such notice of opposition, the Controller shall, by order in writing, constitute a Board to be known as the Opposition Board consisting of such officers as he may determine and refer such notice of opposition along with the documents to that Board for examination and submission of its recommendations to the Controller.\n(c) Every Opposition Board constituted under clause (b) shall conduct the examination in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed.\n(4) On receipt of the recommendation of the Opposition Board and after giving the patentee and the opponent an opportunity of being heard, the Controller shall order either to maintain or to amend or to revoke the patent.", "question": "According to subsection (4) of Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["On receipt of the recommendation of the Opposition Board and after giving the patentee and the opponent an opportunity of being heard, the Controller shall order either to maintain or to amend or to revoke the patent"], "answer_start": [608]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000339", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(5) While passing an order under sub-section (4) in respect of the ground mentioned in clause (d) or clause (e) of sub-section (2), the Controller shall not take into account any personal document or secret trial or secret use.\n(6) In case the Controller issues an order under sub-section (4) that the patent shall be maintained subject to amendment of the specification or any other document, the patent shall stand amended accordingly. 26. In cases of \"obtaining\" Controller may treat the patent as the patent of opponent.—(1) Where in any opposition proceeding under this Act the Controller finds that—\n(a) the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, was obtained from the opponent in the manner set out in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 2 and revokes the patent on that ground, he may, on request by such opponent made in the prescribed manner, direct that the patent shall stand amended in the name of the opponent;\n(b) a part of an invention described in the complete specification was so obtained from the opponent, he may pass an order requiring that the specification be amended by the exclusion of that part of the invention.", "question": "What does subsection (5) of Section 25 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["While passing an order under sub-section (4) in respect of the ground mentioned in clause (d) or clause (e) of sub-section (2), the Controller shall not take into account any personal document or secret trial or secret use"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000340", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(5) While passing an order under sub-section (4) in respect of the ground mentioned in clause (d) or clause (e) of sub-section (2), the Controller shall not take into account any personal document or secret trial or secret use.\n(6) In case the Controller issues an order under sub-section (4) that the patent shall be maintained subject to amendment of the specification or any other document, the patent shall stand amended accordingly. 26. In cases of \"obtaining\" Controller may treat the patent as the patent of opponent.—(1) Where in any opposition proceeding under this Act the Controller finds that—\n(a) the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, was obtained from the opponent in the manner set out in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 2 and revokes the patent on that ground, he may, on request by such opponent made in the prescribed manner, direct that the patent shall stand amended in the name of the opponent;\n(b) a part of an invention described in the complete specification was so obtained from the opponent, he may pass an order requiring that the specification be amended by the exclusion of that part of the invention.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (6) of Section 25?", "answers": {"text": ["In case the Controller issues an order under sub-section (4) that the patent shall be maintained subject to amendment of the specification or any other document, the patent shall stand amended accordingly. 26. In cases of \"obtaining\" Controller may treat the patent as the patent of opponent.—(1) Where in any opposition proceeding under this Act the Controller finds that—"], "answer_start": [232]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000341", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(5) While passing an order under sub-section (4) in respect of the ground mentioned in clause (d) or clause (e) of sub-section (2), the Controller shall not take into account any personal document or secret trial or secret use.\n(6) In case the Controller issues an order under sub-section (4) that the patent shall be maintained subject to amendment of the specification or any other document, the patent shall stand amended accordingly. 26. In cases of \"obtaining\" Controller may treat the patent as the patent of opponent.—(1) Where in any opposition proceeding under this Act the Controller finds that—\n(a) the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, was obtained from the opponent in the manner set out in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 2 and revokes the patent on that ground, he may, on request by such opponent made in the prescribed manner, direct that the patent shall stand amended in the name of the opponent;\n(b) a part of an invention described in the complete specification was so obtained from the opponent, he may pass an order requiring that the specification be amended by the exclusion of that part of the invention.", "question": "According to Section 25, what shall in case the controller issues an order under sub-section (4) that the patent be?", "answers": {"text": ["maintained subject to amendment of the specification or any other document, the patent shall stand amended accordingly"], "answer_start": [318]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000342", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(5) While passing an order under sub-section (4) in respect of the ground mentioned in clause (d) or clause (e) of sub-section (2), the Controller shall not take into account any personal document or secret trial or secret use.\n(6) In case the Controller issues an order under sub-section (4) that the patent shall be maintained subject to amendment of the specification or any other document, the patent shall stand amended accordingly. 26. In cases of \"obtaining\" Controller may treat the patent as the patent of opponent.—(1) Where in any opposition proceeding under this Act the Controller finds that—\n(a) the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, was obtained from the opponent in the manner set out in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 2 and revokes the patent on that ground, he may, on request by such opponent made in the prescribed manner, direct that the patent shall stand amended in the name of the opponent;\n(b) a part of an invention described in the complete specification was so obtained from the opponent, he may pass an order requiring that the specification be amended by the exclusion of that part of the invention.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 25 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, was obtained from the opponent in the manner set out in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 2 and revokes the patent on that ground, he may, on request by such opponent made in the prescribed manner, direct that the patent shall stand amended in the name of the opponent"], "answer_start": [610]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000343", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(5) While passing an order under sub-section (4) in respect of the ground mentioned in clause (d) or clause (e) of sub-section (2), the Controller shall not take into account any personal document or secret trial or secret use.\n(6) In case the Controller issues an order under sub-section (4) that the patent shall be maintained subject to amendment of the specification or any other document, the patent shall stand amended accordingly. 26. In cases of \"obtaining\" Controller may treat the patent as the patent of opponent.—(1) Where in any opposition proceeding under this Act the Controller finds that—\n(a) the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, was obtained from the opponent in the manner set out in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 2 and revokes the patent on that ground, he may, on request by such opponent made in the prescribed manner, direct that the patent shall stand amended in the name of the opponent;\n(b) a part of an invention described in the complete specification was so obtained from the opponent, he may pass an order requiring that the specification be amended by the exclusion of that part of the invention.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["a part of an invention described in the complete specification was so obtained from the opponent, he may pass an order requiring that the specification be amended by the exclusion of that part of the invention"], "answer_start": [968]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000344", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(2) Where an opponent has, before the date of the order of the Controller requiring the amendment of a complete specification referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1), filed an application for a patent for an invention which included the whole or a part of the invention held to have been obtained from him and such application is pending, the Controller may treat such application and specification in so far as they relate to the invention held to have been obtained from him, as having been filed, for the purposes of this Act relating to the priority dates of claims of the complete specification, on the date on which the corresponding document was or was deemed to have been filed by the patentee in the earlier application but for all other purposes the application of the opponent shall be proceeded with as an application for a patent under this Act.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 25, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an opponent has, before the date of the order of the Controller requiring the amendment of a complete specification referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1), filed an application for a patent for an invention which included the whole or a part of the invention held to have been obtained from him and such application is pending, the Controller may treat such application and specification in so far as they relate to the invention held to have been obtained from him, as having been filed, for the purposes of this Act relating to the priority dates of claims of the complete specification, on the date on which the corresponding document was or was deemed to have been filed by the patentee in the earlier application but for all other purposes the application of the opponent shall be proceeded with as an application for a patent under this Act"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000345", "title": "Section 25: Opposition to the patent", "context": "(2) Where an opponent has, before the date of the order of the Controller requiring the amendment of a complete specification referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1), filed an application for a patent for an invention which included the whole or a part of the invention held to have been obtained from him and such application is pending, the Controller may treat such application and specification in so far as they relate to the invention held to have been obtained from him, as having been filed, for the purposes of this Act relating to the priority dates of claims of the complete specification, on the date on which the corresponding document was or was deemed to have been filed by the patentee in the earlier application but for all other purposes the application of the opponent shall be proceeded with as an application for a patent under this Act.", "question": "Under Section 25, what shall where an opponent has, before the date of the order of the controller requiring the amendment of a complete specification referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1), filed an application for a patent for an invention which included the whole or a part of the invention held to have been obtained from him and such application is pending, the controller may treat such application and specification in so far as they relate to the invention held to have been obtained from him, as having been filed, for the purposes of this act relating to the priority dates of claims of the complete specification, on the date on which the corresponding document was or was deemed to have been filed by the patentee in the earlier application but for all other purposes the application of the opponent be?", "answers": {"text": ["proceeded with as an application for a patent under this Act"], "answer_start": [802]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000346", "title": "Section 28: Mention of inventor as such in patent", "context": "(1) If the Controller is satisfied, upon a request or claim made in accordance with the provisions of this section,—\n(a) that the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made is the inventor of an invention in respect of which application for a patent has been made, or of a substantial part of that invention; and\n(b) that the application for the patent is a direct consequence of his being the inventor, the Controller shall, subject to the provisions of this section, cause him to be mentioned as inventor in any patent granted in pursuance of the application in the complete specification and in the register of Patents:\nProvided that the mention of any person as inventor under this section shall not confer or derogate from any rights under the patent.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 28?", "answers": {"text": ["If the Controller is satisfied, upon a request or claim made in accordance with the provisions of this section,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000347", "title": "Section 28: Mention of inventor as such in patent", "context": "(1) If the Controller is satisfied, upon a request or claim made in accordance with the provisions of this section,—\n(a) that the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made is the inventor of an invention in respect of which application for a patent has been made, or of a substantial part of that invention; and\n(b) that the application for the patent is a direct consequence of his being the inventor, the Controller shall, subject to the provisions of this section, cause him to be mentioned as inventor in any patent granted in pursuance of the application in the complete specification and in the register of Patents:\nProvided that the mention of any person as inventor under this section shall not confer or derogate from any rights under the patent.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 28?", "answers": {"text": ["that the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made is the inventor of an invention in respect of which application for a patent has been made, or of a substantial part of that invention; and"], "answer_start": [121]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000348", "title": "Section 28: Mention of inventor as such in patent", "context": "(1) If the Controller is satisfied, upon a request or claim made in accordance with the provisions of this section,—\n(a) that the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made is the inventor of an invention in respect of which application for a patent has been made, or of a substantial part of that invention; and\n(b) that the application for the patent is a direct consequence of his being the inventor, the Controller shall, subject to the provisions of this section, cause him to be mentioned as inventor in any patent granted in pursuance of the application in the complete specification and in the register of Patents:\nProvided that the mention of any person as inventor under this section shall not confer or derogate from any rights under the patent.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 28 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the application for the patent is a direct consequence of his being the inventor, the Controller shall, subject to the provisions of this section, cause him to be mentioned as inventor in any patent granted in pursuance of the application in the complete specification and in the register of Patents:"], "answer_start": [335]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000349", "title": "Section 28: Mention of inventor as such in patent", "context": "(1) If the Controller is satisfied, upon a request or claim made in accordance with the provisions of this section,—\n(a) that the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made is the inventor of an invention in respect of which application for a patent has been made, or of a substantial part of that invention; and\n(b) that the application for the patent is a direct consequence of his being the inventor, the Controller shall, subject to the provisions of this section, cause him to be mentioned as inventor in any patent granted in pursuance of the application in the complete specification and in the register of Patents:\nProvided that the mention of any person as inventor under this section shall not confer or derogate from any rights under the patent.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 28, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the mention of any person as inventor under this section shall not confer or derogate from any rights under the patent"], "answer_start": [641]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000350", "title": "Section 28: Mention of inventor as such in patent", "context": "(2) A request that any person shall be mentioned as aforesaid may be made in the prescribed manner by the applicant for the patent or (where the person alleged to be the inventor is not the applicant or one of the applicants) by the applicant and that person.\n(3) If any person other than a person in respect of whom a request in relation to the application in question has been made under sub-section (2) desires to be mentioned as aforesaid, he may make a claim in the prescribed manner in that behalf.\n(4) A request or claim under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be made before the grant of patent.\n(6) 3Where a claim is made under sub-section (3), the Controller shall give notice of the claim to every applicant for the patent (not being the claimant) and to any other person whom the Controller may consider to be interested; and before deciding upon any request or claim made under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3), the Controller shall, if required, hear the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made, and, in the case of a claim under sub-section (3), any person to whom notice of the claim has been given as aforesaid.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 28, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["A request that any person shall be mentioned as aforesaid may be made in the prescribed manner by the applicant for the patent or (where the person alleged to be the inventor is not the applicant or one of the applicants) by the applicant and that person"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000351", "title": "Section 28: Mention of inventor as such in patent", "context": "(2) A request that any person shall be mentioned as aforesaid may be made in the prescribed manner by the applicant for the patent or (where the person alleged to be the inventor is not the applicant or one of the applicants) by the applicant and that person.\n(3) If any person other than a person in respect of whom a request in relation to the application in question has been made under sub-section (2) desires to be mentioned as aforesaid, he may make a claim in the prescribed manner in that behalf.\n(4) A request or claim under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be made before the grant of patent.\n(6) 3Where a claim is made under sub-section (3), the Controller shall give notice of the claim to every applicant for the patent (not being the claimant) and to any other person whom the Controller may consider to be interested; and before deciding upon any request or claim made under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3), the Controller shall, if required, hear the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made, and, in the case of a claim under sub-section (3), any person to whom notice of the claim has been given as aforesaid.", "question": "Under Section 28, what shall a request that any person be?", "answers": {"text": ["mentioned as aforesaid may be made in the prescribed manner by the applicant for the patent or (where the person alleged to be the inventor is not the applicant or one of the applicants) by the applicant and that person"], "answer_start": [39]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000352", "title": "Section 28: Mention of inventor as such in patent", "context": "(2) A request that any person shall be mentioned as aforesaid may be made in the prescribed manner by the applicant for the patent or (where the person alleged to be the inventor is not the applicant or one of the applicants) by the applicant and that person.\n(3) If any person other than a person in respect of whom a request in relation to the application in question has been made under sub-section (2) desires to be mentioned as aforesaid, he may make a claim in the prescribed manner in that behalf.\n(4) A request or claim under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be made before the grant of patent.\n(6) 3Where a claim is made under sub-section (3), the Controller shall give notice of the claim to every applicant for the patent (not being the claimant) and to any other person whom the Controller may consider to be interested; and before deciding upon any request or claim made under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3), the Controller shall, if required, hear the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made, and, in the case of a claim under sub-section (3), any person to whom notice of the claim has been given as aforesaid.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 28?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person other than a person in respect of whom a request in relation to the application in question has been made under sub-section (2) desires to be mentioned as aforesaid, he may make a claim in the prescribed manner in that behalf"], "answer_start": [264]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000353", "title": "Section 28: Mention of inventor as such in patent", "context": "(2) A request that any person shall be mentioned as aforesaid may be made in the prescribed manner by the applicant for the patent or (where the person alleged to be the inventor is not the applicant or one of the applicants) by the applicant and that person.\n(3) If any person other than a person in respect of whom a request in relation to the application in question has been made under sub-section (2) desires to be mentioned as aforesaid, he may make a claim in the prescribed manner in that behalf.\n(4) A request or claim under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be made before the grant of patent.\n(6) 3Where a claim is made under sub-section (3), the Controller shall give notice of the claim to every applicant for the patent (not being the claimant) and to any other person whom the Controller may consider to be interested; and before deciding upon any request or claim made under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3), the Controller shall, if required, hear the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made, and, in the case of a claim under sub-section (3), any person to whom notice of the claim has been given as aforesaid.", "question": "According to subsection (4) of Section 28, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["A request or claim under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be made before the grant of patent"], "answer_start": [509]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000354", "title": "Section 28: Mention of inventor as such in patent", "context": "(2) A request that any person shall be mentioned as aforesaid may be made in the prescribed manner by the applicant for the patent or (where the person alleged to be the inventor is not the applicant or one of the applicants) by the applicant and that person.\n(3) If any person other than a person in respect of whom a request in relation to the application in question has been made under sub-section (2) desires to be mentioned as aforesaid, he may make a claim in the prescribed manner in that behalf.\n(4) A request or claim under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be made before the grant of patent.\n(6) 3Where a claim is made under sub-section (3), the Controller shall give notice of the claim to every applicant for the patent (not being the claimant) and to any other person whom the Controller may consider to be interested; and before deciding upon any request or claim made under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3), the Controller shall, if required, hear the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made, and, in the case of a claim under sub-section (3), any person to whom notice of the claim has been given as aforesaid.", "question": "Under Section 28, what shall a request or claim under the foregoing provisions of this section be?", "answers": {"text": ["made before the grant of patent"], "answer_start": [584]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000355", "title": "Section 28: Mention of inventor as such in patent", "context": "(2) A request that any person shall be mentioned as aforesaid may be made in the prescribed manner by the applicant for the patent or (where the person alleged to be the inventor is not the applicant or one of the applicants) by the applicant and that person.\n(3) If any person other than a person in respect of whom a request in relation to the application in question has been made under sub-section (2) desires to be mentioned as aforesaid, he may make a claim in the prescribed manner in that behalf.\n(4) A request or claim under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be made before the grant of patent.\n(6) 3Where a claim is made under sub-section (3), the Controller shall give notice of the claim to every applicant for the patent (not being the claimant) and to any other person whom the Controller may consider to be interested; and before deciding upon any request or claim made under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3), the Controller shall, if required, hear the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made, and, in the case of a claim under sub-section (3), any person to whom notice of the claim has been given as aforesaid.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (6) of Section 28?", "answers": {"text": ["3Where a claim is made under sub-section (3), the Controller shall give notice of the claim to every applicant for the patent (not being the claimant) and to any other person whom the Controller may consider to be interested; and before deciding upon any request or claim made under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3), the Controller shall, if required, hear the person in respect of or by whom the request or claim is made, and, in the case of a claim under sub-section (3), any person to whom notice of the claim has been given as aforesaid"], "answer_start": [621]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000356", "title": "Section 28: Mention of inventor as such in patent", "context": "(7) Where any person has been mentioned as inventor in pursuance of this section any other person who alleges that he ought not to have been so mentioned may at any time apply to the Controller for a certificate to that effect, and the Controller may, after hearing, if required, any person whom he may consider to be interested, issue such a certificate, and if he does so, he shall rectify the specification and the register accordingly. ANTICIPATION", "question": "According to subsection (7) of Section 28, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any person has been mentioned as inventor in pursuance of this section any other person who alleges that he ought not to have been so mentioned may at any time apply to the Controller for a certificate to that effect, and the Controller may, after hearing, if required, any person whom he may consider to be interested, issue such a certificate, and if he does so, he shall rectify the specification and the register accordingly. ANTICIPATION"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000363", "title": "Section 30: Anticipation by previous communication to Government", "context": "An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only of the communication of the invention to the Government or to any person authorised by the Government to investigate the invention or its merits, or of anything done, in consequence of such a communication, for the purpose of the investigation.", "question": "What does Section 30 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only of the communication of the invention to the Government or to any person authorised by the Government to investigate the invention or its merits, or of anything done, in consequence of such a communication, for the purpose of the investigation"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000364", "title": "Section 30: Anticipation by previous communication to Government", "context": "An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only of the communication of the invention to the Government or to any person authorised by the Government to investigate the invention or its merits, or of anything done, in consequence of such a communication, for the purpose of the investigation.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 30 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only of the communication of the invention to the Government or to any person authorised by the Government to investigate the invention or its merits, or of anything done, in consequence of such a communication, for the purpose of the investigation"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000365", "title": "Section 31: Anticipation by public display, etc", "context": "An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only of—\n(a) the display of the invention with the consent of the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him at an industrial or other exhibition to which the provisions of this section have been extended by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette, or the use thereof with his consent for the purpose of such an exhibition in the place where it is held; or\n(b) the publication of any description of the invention in consequence of the display or use of the invention at any such exhibition as aforesaid; or\n(c) the use of the invention, after it has been displayed or used at any such exhibition as aforesaid and during the period of the exhibition, by any person without the consent of the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him; or", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 31?", "answers": {"text": ["An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only of—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000366", "title": "Section 31: Anticipation by public display, etc", "context": "An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only of—\n(a) the display of the invention with the consent of the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him at an industrial or other exhibition to which the provisions of this section have been extended by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette, or the use thereof with his consent for the purpose of such an exhibition in the place where it is held; or\n(b) the publication of any description of the invention in consequence of the display or use of the invention at any such exhibition as aforesaid; or\n(c) the use of the invention, after it has been displayed or used at any such exhibition as aforesaid and during the period of the exhibition, by any person without the consent of the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 31?", "answers": {"text": ["the display of the invention with the consent of the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him at an industrial or other exhibition to which the provisions of this section have been extended by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette, or the use thereof with his consent for the purpose of such an exhibition in the place where it is held; or"], "answer_start": [117]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000367", "title": "Section 31: Anticipation by public display, etc", "context": "An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only of—\n(a) the display of the invention with the consent of the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him at an industrial or other exhibition to which the provisions of this section have been extended by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette, or the use thereof with his consent for the purpose of such an exhibition in the place where it is held; or\n(b) the publication of any description of the invention in consequence of the display or use of the invention at any such exhibition as aforesaid; or\n(c) the use of the invention, after it has been displayed or used at any such exhibition as aforesaid and during the period of the exhibition, by any person without the consent of the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him; or", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 31 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the publication of any description of the invention in consequence of the display or use of the invention at any such exhibition as aforesaid; or"], "answer_start": [505]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000368", "title": "Section 31: Anticipation by public display, etc", "context": "An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only of—\n(a) the display of the invention with the consent of the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him at an industrial or other exhibition to which the provisions of this section have been extended by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette, or the use thereof with his consent for the purpose of such an exhibition in the place where it is held; or\n(b) the publication of any description of the invention in consequence of the display or use of the invention at any such exhibition as aforesaid; or\n(c) the use of the invention, after it has been displayed or used at any such exhibition as aforesaid and during the period of the exhibition, by any person without the consent of the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him; or", "question": "According to clause (c) of Section 31, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of the invention, after it has been displayed or used at any such exhibition as aforesaid and during the period of the exhibition, by any person without the consent of the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him; or"], "answer_start": [655]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000369", "title": "Section 31: Anticipation by public display, etc", "context": "(d) the description of the invention in a paper read by the true and first inventor before a learned society or published with his consent in the transactions of such a society, if the application for the patent is made by the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him not later than twelve months after the opening of the exhibition or the reading or publication of the paper, as the case may be.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (d) of Section 31?", "answers": {"text": ["the description of the invention in a paper read by the true and first inventor before a learned society or published with his consent in the transactions of such a society, if the application for the patent is made by the true and first inventor or a person deriving title from him not later than twelve months after the opening of the exhibition or the reading or publication of the paper, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000370", "title": "Section 32: Anticipation by public working", "context": "An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only that at any time within one year before the priority date of the relevant claim of the specification, the invention was publicly worked in India—\n(a) by the patentee or applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title; or\n(b) by any other person with the consent of the patentee or applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title, if the working was effected for the purpose of reasonable trial only and if it was reasonably necessary, having regard to the nature of the invention, that the working for that purpose should be effected in public.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 32 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only that at any time within one year before the priority date of the relevant claim of the specification, the invention was publicly worked in India—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000371", "title": "Section 32: Anticipation by public working", "context": "An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only that at any time within one year before the priority date of the relevant claim of the specification, the invention was publicly worked in India—\n(a) by the patentee or applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title; or\n(b) by any other person with the consent of the patentee or applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title, if the working was effected for the purpose of reasonable trial only and if it was reasonably necessary, having regard to the nature of the invention, that the working for that purpose should be effected in public.", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 32, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["by the patentee or applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title; or"], "answer_start": [259]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000372", "title": "Section 32: Anticipation by public working", "context": "An invention claimed in a complete specification shall not be deemed to have been anticipated by reason only that at any time within one year before the priority date of the relevant claim of the specification, the invention was publicly worked in India—\n(a) by the patentee or applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title; or\n(b) by any other person with the consent of the patentee or applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title, if the working was effected for the purpose of reasonable trial only and if it was reasonably necessary, having regard to the nature of the invention, that the working for that purpose should be effected in public.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 32?", "answers": {"text": ["by any other person with the consent of the patentee or applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title, if the working was effected for the purpose of reasonable trial only and if it was reasonably necessary, having regard to the nature of the invention, that the working for that purpose should be effected in public"], "answer_start": [352]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000373", "title": "Section 33: Anticipation by use and publication after provisional specification", "context": "(1) Where a complete specification is filed or proceeded with in pursuance of an application which was accompanied by a provisional specification or where a complete specification filed along with an application is treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) of section 9 as a provisional specification, then, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Controller shall not refuse to grant the patent, and the patent shall not be revoked or invalidated, by reason only that any matter described in the provisional specification or in the specification treated as aforesaid as a provisional specification was used in India or published in India or elsewhere at any time after the date of the filing of that specification.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 33 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a complete specification is filed or proceeded with in pursuance of an application which was accompanied by a provisional specification or where a complete specification filed along with an application is treated by virtue of a direction under sub-section (3) of section 9 as a provisional specification, then, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Controller shall not refuse to grant the patent, and the patent shall not be revoked or invalidated, by reason only that any matter described in the provisional specification or in the specification treated as aforesaid as a provisional specification was used in India or published in India or elsewhere at any time after the date of the filing of that specification"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000374", "title": "Section 33: Anticipation by use and publication after provisional specification", "context": "(2) Where a complete specification is filed in pursuance of a convention application, then, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Controller shall not refuse to grant the patent, and the patent shall not be revoked or invalidated, by reason only that any matter disclosed in any application for protection in a convention country upon which the convention application is founded was used in India or published in India or elsewhere at any time after the date of that application for protection. 34. No anticipation if circumstances are only as described in sections 29, 30, 3 and 32.—Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Controller shall not refuse to grant a patent, and a patent shall not be revoked or invalidated by reason only of any circumstances which, by virtue of section 2 or section 3 or section 3 or section 32, do not constitute an anticipation of the invention claimed in the specification. PROVISIONS FOR SECRECY OF CERTAIN INVENTIONS", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 33?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a complete specification is filed in pursuance of a convention application, then, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Controller shall not refuse to grant the patent, and the patent shall not be revoked or invalidated, by reason only that any matter disclosed in any application for protection in a convention country upon which the convention application is founded was used in India or published in India or elsewhere at any time after the date of that application for protection. 34. No anticipation if circumstances are only as described in sections 29, 30, 3 and 32.—Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Controller shall not refuse to grant a patent, and a patent shall not be revoked or invalidated by reason only of any circumstances which, by virtue of section 2 or section 3 or section 3 or section 32, do not constitute an anticipation of the invention claimed in the specification. PROVISIONS FOR SECRECY OF CERTAIN INVENTIONS"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000375", "title": "Section 35: Secrecy directions relating to inventions relevant for defence purposes", "context": "(1) Where, in respect of an application made before or after the commencement of this Act for a patent, it appears to the Controller that the invention is one of a class notified to him by the Central Government as relevant for defence purposes, or, where otherwise the invention appears to him to be so relevant, he may give directions for prohibiting or restricting the publication of information with respect to the invention or the communication of such information .\n(2) Where the Controller gives any such directions as are referred to in sub-section (1), he shall give notice of the application and of the directions to the Central Government, and the Central Government shall, upon receipt of such notice, consider whether the publication of the invention would be prejudicial to the defence of India, and if upon such consideration, it appears to it that the publication of the invention would not so prejudice, give notice to the Controller to that effect, who shall thereupon revoke the directions and notify the applicant accordingly.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 35, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, in respect of an application made before or after the commencement of this Act for a patent, it appears to the Controller that the invention is one of a class notified to him by the Central Government as relevant for defence purposes, or, where otherwise the invention appears to him to be so relevant, he may give directions for prohibiting or restricting the publication of information with respect to the invention or the communication of such information"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000376", "title": "Section 35: Secrecy directions relating to inventions relevant for defence purposes", "context": "(1) Where, in respect of an application made before or after the commencement of this Act for a patent, it appears to the Controller that the invention is one of a class notified to him by the Central Government as relevant for defence purposes, or, where otherwise the invention appears to him to be so relevant, he may give directions for prohibiting or restricting the publication of information with respect to the invention or the communication of such information .\n(2) Where the Controller gives any such directions as are referred to in sub-section (1), he shall give notice of the application and of the directions to the Central Government, and the Central Government shall, upon receipt of such notice, consider whether the publication of the invention would be prejudicial to the defence of India, and if upon such consideration, it appears to it that the publication of the invention would not so prejudice, give notice to the Controller to that effect, who shall thereupon revoke the directions and notify the applicant accordingly.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 35 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the Controller gives any such directions as are referred to in sub-section (1), he shall give notice of the application and of the directions to the Central Government, and the Central Government shall, upon receipt of such notice, consider whether the publication of the invention would be prejudicial to the defence of India, and if upon such consideration, it appears to it that the publication of the invention would not so prejudice, give notice to the Controller to that effect, who shall thereupon revoke the directions and notify the applicant accordingly"], "answer_start": [476]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000377", "title": "Section 35: Secrecy directions relating to inventions relevant for defence purposes", "context": "(3) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), where the Central Government is of opinion that an invention in respect of which the Controller has not given any directions under sub-section (1), is relevant for defence purposes, it may at any time before 3grant of patent notify the Controller to that effect, and thereupon the provisions of that sub-section shall apply as if the invention were one of the class notified by the Central Government, and accordingly the Controller shall give notice to the Central Government of the directions issued by him.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 35?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), where the Central Government is of opinion that an invention in respect of which the Controller has not given any directions under sub-section (1), is relevant for defence purposes, it may at any time before 3grant of patent notify the Controller to that effect, and thereupon the provisions of that sub-section shall apply as if the invention were one of the class notified by the Central Government, and accordingly the Controller shall give notice to the Central Government of the directions issued by him"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000378", "title": "Section 36: Secrecy directions to be periodically reviewed", "context": "(1) The question whether an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 continues to be relevant for defence purposes shall be re-considered by the Central Government at intervals of 5six months or on a request made by the applicant which is found to be reasonable by the Controller and if, on such re-consideration it appears to the Central Government that the publication of the invention would no longer be prejudicial to the defence of India or in case of an application filed by a foreign applicant it is found that the invention is published outside India it shall forthwith give notice to the Controller to revoke the direction and the Controller shall thereupon revoke the directions previously given by him.\n(2) The result of every re-consideration under sub-section (1), shall be communicated to the applicant within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 36, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The question whether an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 continues to be relevant for defence purposes shall be re-considered by the Central Government at intervals of 5six months or on a request made by the applicant which is found to be reasonable by the Controller and if, on such re-consideration it appears to the Central Government that the publication of the invention would no longer be prejudicial to the defence of India or in case of an application filed by a foreign applicant it is found that the invention is published outside India it shall forthwith give notice to the Controller to revoke the direction and the Controller shall thereupon revoke the directions previously given by him"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000379", "title": "Section 36: Secrecy directions to be periodically reviewed", "context": "(1) The question whether an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 continues to be relevant for defence purposes shall be re-considered by the Central Government at intervals of 5six months or on a request made by the applicant which is found to be reasonable by the Controller and if, on such re-consideration it appears to the Central Government that the publication of the invention would no longer be prejudicial to the defence of India or in case of an application filed by a foreign applicant it is found that the invention is published outside India it shall forthwith give notice to the Controller to revoke the direction and the Controller shall thereupon revoke the directions previously given by him.\n(2) The result of every re-consideration under sub-section (1), shall be communicated to the applicant within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 36, what shall the question whether an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 continues to be relevant for defence purposes be?", "answers": {"text": ["re-considered by the Central Government at intervals of 5six months or on a request made by the applicant which is found to be reasonable by the Controller and if, on such re-consideration it appears to the Central Government that the publication of the invention would no longer be prejudicial to the defence of India or in case of an application filed by a foreign applicant it is found that the invention is published outside India it shall forthwith give notice to the Controller to revoke the direction and the Controller shall thereupon revoke the directions previously given by him"], "answer_start": [157]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000380", "title": "Section 36: Secrecy directions to be periodically reviewed", "context": "(1) The question whether an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 continues to be relevant for defence purposes shall be re-considered by the Central Government at intervals of 5six months or on a request made by the applicant which is found to be reasonable by the Controller and if, on such re-consideration it appears to the Central Government that the publication of the invention would no longer be prejudicial to the defence of India or in case of an application filed by a foreign applicant it is found that the invention is published outside India it shall forthwith give notice to the Controller to revoke the direction and the Controller shall thereupon revoke the directions previously given by him.\n(2) The result of every re-consideration under sub-section (1), shall be communicated to the applicant within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 36?", "answers": {"text": ["The result of every re-consideration under sub-section (1), shall be communicated to the applicant within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [751]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000381", "title": "Section 36: Secrecy directions to be periodically reviewed", "context": "(1) The question whether an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 continues to be relevant for defence purposes shall be re-considered by the Central Government at intervals of 5six months or on a request made by the applicant which is found to be reasonable by the Controller and if, on such re-consideration it appears to the Central Government that the publication of the invention would no longer be prejudicial to the defence of India or in case of an application filed by a foreign applicant it is found that the invention is published outside India it shall forthwith give notice to the Controller to revoke the direction and the Controller shall thereupon revoke the directions previously given by him.\n(2) The result of every re-consideration under sub-section (1), shall be communicated to the applicant within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "According to Section 36, what shall the result of every re-consideration under sub-section (1) be?", "answers": {"text": ["communicated to the applicant within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [820]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000382", "title": "Section 37: Consequences of secrecy directions", "context": "(1) So long as any directions under section 35 are in force in respect of an application—\n(a) the Controller shall not pass an order refusing 6to grant the same; and\n(b) notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no appeal shall lie from any order of the Controller passed in respect thereof:\nProvided that the application may, subject to the directions, proceed up to the stage of grant of the patent, but the application and the specification found to be in order for grant of the patent shall not be published, and no patent shall be granted in pursuance of that application.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 37 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["So long as any directions under section 35 are in force in respect of an application—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000383", "title": "Section 37: Consequences of secrecy directions", "context": "(1) So long as any directions under section 35 are in force in respect of an application—\n(a) the Controller shall not pass an order refusing 6to grant the same; and\n(b) notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no appeal shall lie from any order of the Controller passed in respect thereof:\nProvided that the application may, subject to the directions, proceed up to the stage of grant of the patent, but the application and the specification found to be in order for grant of the patent shall not be published, and no patent shall be granted in pursuance of that application.", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 37, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the Controller shall not pass an order refusing 6to grant the same; and"], "answer_start": [94]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000384", "title": "Section 37: Consequences of secrecy directions", "context": "(1) So long as any directions under section 35 are in force in respect of an application—\n(a) the Controller shall not pass an order refusing 6to grant the same; and\n(b) notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no appeal shall lie from any order of the Controller passed in respect thereof:\nProvided that the application may, subject to the directions, proceed up to the stage of grant of the patent, but the application and the specification found to be in order for grant of the patent shall not be published, and no patent shall be granted in pursuance of that application.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 37?", "answers": {"text": ["notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no appeal shall lie from any order of the Controller passed in respect thereof:"], "answer_start": [170]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000385", "title": "Section 37: Consequences of secrecy directions", "context": "(1) So long as any directions under section 35 are in force in respect of an application—\n(a) the Controller shall not pass an order refusing 6to grant the same; and\n(b) notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no appeal shall lie from any order of the Controller passed in respect thereof:\nProvided that the application may, subject to the directions, proceed up to the stage of grant of the patent, but the application and the specification found to be in order for grant of the patent shall not be published, and no patent shall be granted in pursuance of that application.", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 37 say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the application may, subject to the directions, proceed up to the stage of grant of the patent, but the application and the specification found to be in order for grant of the patent shall not be published, and no patent shall be granted in pursuance of that application"], "answer_start": [298]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000386", "title": "Section 37: Consequences of secrecy directions", "context": "(1) So long as any directions under section 35 are in force in respect of an application—\n(a) the Controller shall not pass an order refusing 6to grant the same; and\n(b) notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no appeal shall lie from any order of the Controller passed in respect thereof:\nProvided that the application may, subject to the directions, proceed up to the stage of grant of the patent, but the application and the specification found to be in order for grant of the patent shall not be published, and no patent shall be granted in pursuance of that application.", "question": "In Section 37, what is the application may, subject to the directions, proceed up to the stage of grant of the patent, but the application and the specification found to be in order for grant of the patent shall not be published, and no patent to be?", "answers": {"text": ["granted in pursuance of that application"], "answer_start": [542]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000387", "title": "Section 37: Consequences of secrecy directions", "context": "(2) Where a complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent for an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 2is found to be in order for grant of the patent during the continuance in force of the directions, then—\n(a) if, during the continuance in force of the directions, any use of the invention is made by or on behalf of, or to the order of the Government, the provisions of sections 100, 1 and 103 shall apply in relation to that use as if the patent had been granted for the invention ; and\n(b) if it appears to the Central Government that the applicant for the patent has suffered hardship by reason of the continuance in force of the directions, the Central Government may make to him such payment (if any) by way of solatium as appears to the Central Government to be reasonable having regard to the novelty and utility of the invention and the purpose for which it is designed, and to any other relevant circumstances.\n(3) Where a patent is granted in pursuance of an application in respect of which directions have been given under section 35, no renewal fee shall be payable in respect of any period during which those directions were in force.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 37, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent for an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 2is found to be in order for grant of the patent during the continuance in force of the directions, then—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000388", "title": "Section 37: Consequences of secrecy directions", "context": "(2) Where a complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent for an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 2is found to be in order for grant of the patent during the continuance in force of the directions, then—\n(a) if, during the continuance in force of the directions, any use of the invention is made by or on behalf of, or to the order of the Government, the provisions of sections 100, 1 and 103 shall apply in relation to that use as if the patent had been granted for the invention ; and\n(b) if it appears to the Central Government that the applicant for the patent has suffered hardship by reason of the continuance in force of the directions, the Central Government may make to him such payment (if any) by way of solatium as appears to the Central Government to be reasonable having regard to the novelty and utility of the invention and the purpose for which it is designed, and to any other relevant circumstances.\n(3) Where a patent is granted in pursuance of an application in respect of which directions have been given under section 35, no renewal fee shall be payable in respect of any period during which those directions were in force.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 37 state?", "answers": {"text": ["if, during the continuance in force of the directions, any use of the invention is made by or on behalf of, or to the order of the Government, the provisions of sections 100, 1 and 103 shall apply in relation to that use as if the patent had been granted for the invention ; and"], "answer_start": [276]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000389", "title": "Section 37: Consequences of secrecy directions", "context": "(2) Where a complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent for an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 2is found to be in order for grant of the patent during the continuance in force of the directions, then—\n(a) if, during the continuance in force of the directions, any use of the invention is made by or on behalf of, or to the order of the Government, the provisions of sections 100, 1 and 103 shall apply in relation to that use as if the patent had been granted for the invention ; and\n(b) if it appears to the Central Government that the applicant for the patent has suffered hardship by reason of the continuance in force of the directions, the Central Government may make to him such payment (if any) by way of solatium as appears to the Central Government to be reasonable having regard to the novelty and utility of the invention and the purpose for which it is designed, and to any other relevant circumstances.\n(3) Where a patent is granted in pursuance of an application in respect of which directions have been given under section 35, no renewal fee shall be payable in respect of any period during which those directions were in force.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 37, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["if it appears to the Central Government that the applicant for the patent has suffered hardship by reason of the continuance in force of the directions, the Central Government may make to him such payment (if any) by way of solatium as appears to the Central Government to be reasonable having regard to the novelty and utility of the invention and the purpose for which it is designed, and to any other relevant circumstances"], "answer_start": [559]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000390", "title": "Section 37: Consequences of secrecy directions", "context": "(2) Where a complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent for an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 2is found to be in order for grant of the patent during the continuance in force of the directions, then—\n(a) if, during the continuance in force of the directions, any use of the invention is made by or on behalf of, or to the order of the Government, the provisions of sections 100, 1 and 103 shall apply in relation to that use as if the patent had been granted for the invention ; and\n(b) if it appears to the Central Government that the applicant for the patent has suffered hardship by reason of the continuance in force of the directions, the Central Government may make to him such payment (if any) by way of solatium as appears to the Central Government to be reasonable having regard to the novelty and utility of the invention and the purpose for which it is designed, and to any other relevant circumstances.\n(3) Where a patent is granted in pursuance of an application in respect of which directions have been given under section 35, no renewal fee shall be payable in respect of any period during which those directions were in force.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 37, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a patent is granted in pursuance of an application in respect of which directions have been given under section 35, no renewal fee shall be payable in respect of any period during which those directions were in force"], "answer_start": [991]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000391", "title": "Section 37: Consequences of secrecy directions", "context": "(2) Where a complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent for an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 2is found to be in order for grant of the patent during the continuance in force of the directions, then—\n(a) if, during the continuance in force of the directions, any use of the invention is made by or on behalf of, or to the order of the Government, the provisions of sections 100, 1 and 103 shall apply in relation to that use as if the patent had been granted for the invention ; and\n(b) if it appears to the Central Government that the applicant for the patent has suffered hardship by reason of the continuance in force of the directions, the Central Government may make to him such payment (if any) by way of solatium as appears to the Central Government to be reasonable having regard to the novelty and utility of the invention and the purpose for which it is designed, and to any other relevant circumstances.\n(3) Where a patent is granted in pursuance of an application in respect of which directions have been given under section 35, no renewal fee shall be payable in respect of any period during which those directions were in force.", "question": "Under Section 37, what shall where a patent is granted in pursuance of an application in respect of which directions have been given under section 35, no renewal fee be?", "answers": {"text": ["payable in respect of any period during which those directions were in force"], "answer_start": [1137]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000392", "title": "Section 38: Revocation of secrecy directions and extension of time", "context": "When any direction given under section 35 is revoked by the Controller, then, notwithstanding any provision of this Act specifying the time within which any step should be taken or any act done in connection with an application for the patent, the Controller may, subject to such conditions, if any, as he thinks fit to impose, extend the time for doing anything required or authorised to be done by or under this Act in connection with the application, whether or not that time has previously expired.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 38?", "answers": {"text": ["When any direction given under section 35 is revoked by the Controller, then, notwithstanding any provision of this Act specifying the time within which any step should be taken or any act done in connection with an application for the patent, the Controller may, subject to such conditions, if any, as he thinks fit to impose, extend the time for doing anything required or authorised to be done by or under this Act in connection with the application, whether or not that time has previously expired"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000393", "title": "Section 39: Residents not to apply for patents outside India without prior permission", "context": "(1) No person resident in India shall, except under the authority of a written permit sought in the manner prescribed and granted by or on behalf of the Controller, make or cause to be made any application outside India for the grant of a patent for an invention unless—\n(a) an application for a patent for the same invention has been made in India, not less than six weeks before the application outside India; and\n(b) either no direction has been given under sub-section (1) of section 3 in relation to the application in India, or all such directions have been revoked.\n(2) The Controller shall dispose of every such application within such period as may be prescribed:", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 39, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["No person resident in India shall, except under the authority of a written permit sought in the manner prescribed and granted by or on behalf of the Controller, make or cause to be made any application outside India for the grant of a patent for an invention unless—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000394", "title": "Section 39: Residents not to apply for patents outside India without prior permission", "context": "(1) No person resident in India shall, except under the authority of a written permit sought in the manner prescribed and granted by or on behalf of the Controller, make or cause to be made any application outside India for the grant of a patent for an invention unless—\n(a) an application for a patent for the same invention has been made in India, not less than six weeks before the application outside India; and\n(b) either no direction has been given under sub-section (1) of section 3 in relation to the application in India, or all such directions have been revoked.\n(2) The Controller shall dispose of every such application within such period as may be prescribed:", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 39 state?", "answers": {"text": ["an application for a patent for the same invention has been made in India, not less than six weeks before the application outside India; and"], "answer_start": [275]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000395", "title": "Section 39: Residents not to apply for patents outside India without prior permission", "context": "(1) No person resident in India shall, except under the authority of a written permit sought in the manner prescribed and granted by or on behalf of the Controller, make or cause to be made any application outside India for the grant of a patent for an invention unless—\n(a) an application for a patent for the same invention has been made in India, not less than six weeks before the application outside India; and\n(b) either no direction has been given under sub-section (1) of section 3 in relation to the application in India, or all such directions have been revoked.\n(2) The Controller shall dispose of every such application within such period as may be prescribed:", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 39, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["either no direction has been given under sub-section (1) of section 3 in relation to the application in India, or all such directions have been revoked"], "answer_start": [420]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000396", "title": "Section 39: Residents not to apply for patents outside India without prior permission", "context": "(1) No person resident in India shall, except under the authority of a written permit sought in the manner prescribed and granted by or on behalf of the Controller, make or cause to be made any application outside India for the grant of a patent for an invention unless—\n(a) an application for a patent for the same invention has been made in India, not less than six weeks before the application outside India; and\n(b) either no direction has been given under sub-section (1) of section 3 in relation to the application in India, or all such directions have been revoked.\n(2) The Controller shall dispose of every such application within such period as may be prescribed:", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 39, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller shall dispose of every such application within such period as may be prescribed:"], "answer_start": [577]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000397", "title": "Section 39: Residents not to apply for patents outside India without prior permission", "context": "(1) No person resident in India shall, except under the authority of a written permit sought in the manner prescribed and granted by or on behalf of the Controller, make or cause to be made any application outside India for the grant of a patent for an invention unless—\n(a) an application for a patent for the same invention has been made in India, not less than six weeks before the application outside India; and\n(b) either no direction has been given under sub-section (1) of section 3 in relation to the application in India, or all such directions have been revoked.\n(2) The Controller shall dispose of every such application within such period as may be prescribed:", "question": "Under Section 39, what shall the controller shall dispose of every such application within such period as be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed:"], "answer_start": [661]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000398", "title": "Section 39: Residents not to apply for patents outside India without prior permission", "context": "Provided that if the invention is relevant for defence purpose or atomic energy, the Controller shall not grant permit without the prior consent of the Central Government.\n(3) This section shall not apply in relation to an invention for which an application for protection has first been filed in a country outside India by a person resident outside India.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 39, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that if the invention is relevant for defence purpose or atomic energy, the Controller shall not grant permit without the prior consent of the Central Government"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000399", "title": "Section 39: Residents not to apply for patents outside India without prior permission", "context": "Provided that if the invention is relevant for defence purpose or atomic energy, the Controller shall not grant permit without the prior consent of the Central Government.\n(3) This section shall not apply in relation to an invention for which an application for protection has first been filed in a country outside India by a person resident outside India.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 39, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["This section shall not apply in relation to an invention for which an application for protection has first been filed in a country outside India by a person resident outside India"], "answer_start": [176]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000400", "title": "Section 40: Liability for contravention of section 3 or section 39", "context": "Without prejudice to the provisions contained in Chapter XX, if in respect of an application for a patent any person contravenes any direction as to secrecy given by the Controller under section 35 1or makes or causes to be made an application for grant of a patent outside India in contravention of section 39, or the application for patent under this Act shall be deemed to have been abandoned and the patent granted, if any, shall be liable to be revoked under section 64.", "question": "What does Section 40 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions contained in Chapter XX, if in respect of an application for a patent any person contravenes any direction as to secrecy given by the Controller under section 35 1or makes or causes to be made an application for grant of a patent outside India in contravention of section 39, or the application for patent under this Act shall be deemed to have been abandoned and the patent granted, if any, shall be liable to be revoked under section 64"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000401", "title": "Section 40: Liability for contravention of section 3 or section 39", "context": "Without prejudice to the provisions contained in Chapter XX, if in respect of an application for a patent any person contravenes any direction as to secrecy given by the Controller under section 35 1or makes or causes to be made an application for grant of a patent outside India in contravention of section 39, or the application for patent under this Act shall be deemed to have been abandoned and the patent granted, if any, shall be liable to be revoked under section 64.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 40 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions contained in Chapter XX, if in respect of an application for a patent any person contravenes any direction as to secrecy given by the Controller under section 35 1or makes or causes to be made an application for grant of a patent outside India in contravention of section 39, or the application for patent under this Act shall be deemed to have been abandoned and the patent granted, if any, shall be liable to be revoked under section 64"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000402", "title": "Section 40: Liability for contravention of section 3 or section 39", "context": "Without prejudice to the provisions contained in Chapter XX, if in respect of an application for a patent any person contravenes any direction as to secrecy given by the Controller under section 35 1or makes or causes to be made an application for grant of a patent outside India in contravention of section 39, or the application for patent under this Act shall be deemed to have been abandoned and the patent granted, if any, shall be liable to be revoked under section 64.", "question": "In Section 40, what is without prejudice to the provisions contained in chapter xx, if in respect of an application for a patent any person contravenes any direction as to secrecy given by the controller under section 35 1or makes or causes to be made an application for grant of a patent outside india in contravention of section 39, or the application for patent under this act to be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to have been abandoned and the patent granted, if any, shall be liable to be revoked under section 64"], "answer_start": [366]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000403", "title": "Section 41: Finality of orders of Controller and Central Government", "context": "All orders of the Controller giving directions as to secrecy as well as all orders of the Central Government under this Chapter shall be final and shall not be called in question in any court on any ground whatsoever.", "question": "What does Section 41 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["All orders of the Controller giving directions as to secrecy as well as all orders of the Central Government under this Chapter shall be final and shall not be called in question in any court on any ground whatsoever"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000404", "title": "Section 41: Finality of orders of Controller and Central Government", "context": "All orders of the Controller giving directions as to secrecy as well as all orders of the Central Government under this Chapter shall be final and shall not be called in question in any court on any ground whatsoever.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 41, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["All orders of the Controller giving directions as to secrecy as well as all orders of the Central Government under this Chapter shall be final and shall not be called in question in any court on any ground whatsoever"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000405", "title": "Section 41: Finality of orders of Controller and Central Government", "context": "All orders of the Controller giving directions as to secrecy as well as all orders of the Central Government under this Chapter shall be final and shall not be called in question in any court on any ground whatsoever.", "question": "Under Section 41, what shall all orders of the controller giving directions as to secrecy as well as all orders of the central government under this chapter be?", "answers": {"text": ["final and shall not be called in question in any court on any ground whatsoever"], "answer_start": [137]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000415", "title": "Section 44: Amendment of patent granted to deceased applicant", "context": "Where, at any time after a patent has been 4granted in pursuance of an application under this Act, the Controller is satisfied that the person to whom the patent was granted had died, or, in the case of a body corporate, had ceased to exist, before the patent was 4granted, the Controller may amend the patent by substituting for the name of that person the name of the person to whom the patent ought to have been granted, and the patent shall have effect, and shall be deemed always to have had effect, accordingly.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 44 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, at any time after a patent has been 4granted in pursuance of an application under this Act, the Controller is satisfied that the person to whom the patent was granted had died, or, in the case of a body corporate, had ceased to exist, before the patent was 4granted, the Controller may amend the patent by substituting for the name of that person the name of the person to whom the patent ought to have been granted, and the patent shall have effect, and shall be deemed always to have had effect, accordingly"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000416", "title": "Section 44: Amendment of patent granted to deceased applicant", "context": "Where, at any time after a patent has been 4granted in pursuance of an application under this Act, the Controller is satisfied that the person to whom the patent was granted had died, or, in the case of a body corporate, had ceased to exist, before the patent was 4granted, the Controller may amend the patent by substituting for the name of that person the name of the person to whom the patent ought to have been granted, and the patent shall have effect, and shall be deemed always to have had effect, accordingly.", "question": "In Section 44, what is where, at any time after a patent has been 4granted in pursuance of an application under this act, the controller is satisfied that the person to whom the patent was granted had died, or, in the case of a body corporate, had ceased to exist, before the patent was 4granted, the controller may amend the patent by substituting for the name of that person the name of the person to whom the patent ought to have been granted, and the patent shall have effect, and to be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed always to have had effect, accordingly"], "answer_start": [471]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000417", "title": "Section 45: Date of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, every patent shall be dated as of the date on which the application for patent was filed.\n(2) The date of every patent shall be entered in the register.\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, no suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement committed before 6the date of publication of the application.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 45, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, every patent shall be dated as of the date on which the application for patent was filed"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000418", "title": "Section 45: Date of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, every patent shall be dated as of the date on which the application for patent was filed.\n(2) The date of every patent shall be entered in the register.\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, no suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement committed before 6the date of publication of the application.", "question": "Under Section 45, what shall subject to the other provisions contained in this act, every patent be?", "answers": {"text": ["dated as of the date on which the application for patent was filed"], "answer_start": [81]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000419", "title": "Section 45: Date of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, every patent shall be dated as of the date on which the application for patent was filed.\n(2) The date of every patent shall be entered in the register.\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, no suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement committed before 6the date of publication of the application.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 45?", "answers": {"text": ["The date of every patent shall be entered in the register"], "answer_start": [153]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000420", "title": "Section 45: Date of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, every patent shall be dated as of the date on which the application for patent was filed.\n(2) The date of every patent shall be entered in the register.\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, no suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement committed before 6the date of publication of the application.", "question": "According to Section 45, what shall the date of every patent be?", "answers": {"text": ["entered in the register"], "answer_start": [187]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000421", "title": "Section 45: Date of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, every patent shall be dated as of the date on which the application for patent was filed.\n(2) The date of every patent shall be entered in the register.\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, no suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement committed before 6the date of publication of the application.", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 45 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, no suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement committed before 6the date of publication of the application"], "answer_start": [216]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000422", "title": "Section 45: Date of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, every patent shall be dated as of the date on which the application for patent was filed.\n(2) The date of every patent shall be entered in the register.\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, no suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement committed before 6the date of publication of the application.", "question": "In Section 45, what is notwithstanding anything contained in this section, no suit or other proceeding to be?", "answers": {"text": ["commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement committed before 6the date of publication of the application"], "answer_start": [305]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000423", "title": "Section 46: Form, extent and effect of patent", "context": "(1) Every patent shall be in the prescribed form and shall have effect throughout India.\n(2) A patent shall be granted for one invention only:\nProvided that it shall not be competent for any person in a suit or other proceeding to take any objection to a patent on the ground that it has been granted for more than one invention.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 46, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Every patent shall be in the prescribed form and shall have effect throughout India"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000424", "title": "Section 46: Form, extent and effect of patent", "context": "(1) Every patent shall be in the prescribed form and shall have effect throughout India.\n(2) A patent shall be granted for one invention only:\nProvided that it shall not be competent for any person in a suit or other proceeding to take any objection to a patent on the ground that it has been granted for more than one invention.", "question": "Under Section 46, what shall every patent be?", "answers": {"text": ["in the prescribed form and shall have effect throughout India"], "answer_start": [26]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000425", "title": "Section 46: Form, extent and effect of patent", "context": "(1) Every patent shall be in the prescribed form and shall have effect throughout India.\n(2) A patent shall be granted for one invention only:\nProvided that it shall not be competent for any person in a suit or other proceeding to take any objection to a patent on the ground that it has been granted for more than one invention.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 46?", "answers": {"text": ["A patent shall be granted for one invention only:"], "answer_start": [93]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000426", "title": "Section 46: Form, extent and effect of patent", "context": "(1) Every patent shall be in the prescribed form and shall have effect throughout India.\n(2) A patent shall be granted for one invention only:\nProvided that it shall not be competent for any person in a suit or other proceeding to take any objection to a patent on the ground that it has been granted for more than one invention.", "question": "According to Section 46, what shall a patent be?", "answers": {"text": ["granted for one invention only:"], "answer_start": [111]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000427", "title": "Section 46: Form, extent and effect of patent", "context": "(1) Every patent shall be in the prescribed form and shall have effect throughout India.\n(2) A patent shall be granted for one invention only:\nProvided that it shall not be competent for any person in a suit or other proceeding to take any objection to a patent on the ground that it has been granted for more than one invention.", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 46 say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that it shall not be competent for any person in a suit or other proceeding to take any objection to a patent on the ground that it has been granted for more than one invention"], "answer_start": [143]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000428", "title": "Section 47: Grant of patents to be subject to certain conditions", "context": "The grant of a patent under this Act shall be subject to the condition that—\n(1) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by using a process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be imported or made by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(2) any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(3) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by the use of the process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be made or used, and any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used, by any person, for the purpose merely of experiment or research including the imparting of instructions to pupils; and", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["The grant of a patent under this Act shall be subject to the condition that—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000429", "title": "Section 47: Grant of patents to be subject to certain conditions", "context": "The grant of a patent under this Act shall be subject to the condition that—\n(1) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by using a process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be imported or made by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(2) any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(3) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by the use of the process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be made or used, and any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used, by any person, for the purpose merely of experiment or research including the imparting of instructions to pupils; and", "question": "According to Section 47, what shall the grant of a patent under this act be?", "answers": {"text": ["subject to the condition that—"], "answer_start": [46]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000430", "title": "Section 47: Grant of patents to be subject to certain conditions", "context": "The grant of a patent under this Act shall be subject to the condition that—\n(1) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by using a process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be imported or made by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(2) any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(3) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by the use of the process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be made or used, and any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used, by any person, for the purpose merely of experiment or research including the imparting of instructions to pupils; and", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 47 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by using a process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be imported or made by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use"], "answer_start": [81]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000431", "title": "Section 47: Grant of patents to be subject to certain conditions", "context": "The grant of a patent under this Act shall be subject to the condition that—\n(1) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by using a process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be imported or made by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(2) any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(3) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by the use of the process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be made or used, and any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used, by any person, for the purpose merely of experiment or research including the imparting of instructions to pupils; and", "question": "In Section 47, what is any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by using a process in respect of which the patent is granted to be?", "answers": {"text": ["imported or made by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use"], "answer_start": [252]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000432", "title": "Section 47: Grant of patents to be subject to certain conditions", "context": "The grant of a patent under this Act shall be subject to the condition that—\n(1) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by using a process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be imported or made by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(2) any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(3) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by the use of the process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be made or used, and any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used, by any person, for the purpose merely of experiment or research including the imparting of instructions to pupils; and", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 47, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use"], "answer_start": [346]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000433", "title": "Section 47: Grant of patents to be subject to certain conditions", "context": "The grant of a patent under this Act shall be subject to the condition that—\n(1) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by using a process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be imported or made by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(2) any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(3) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by the use of the process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be made or used, and any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used, by any person, for the purpose merely of experiment or research including the imparting of instructions to pupils; and", "question": "Under Section 47, what shall any process in respect of which the patent is granted be?", "answers": {"text": ["used by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use"], "answer_start": [407]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000434", "title": "Section 47: Grant of patents to be subject to certain conditions", "context": "The grant of a patent under this Act shall be subject to the condition that—\n(1) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by using a process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be imported or made by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(2) any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(3) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by the use of the process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be made or used, and any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used, by any person, for the purpose merely of experiment or research including the imparting of instructions to pupils; and", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by the use of the process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be made or used, and any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used, by any person, for the purpose merely of experiment or research including the imparting of instructions to pupils; and"], "answer_start": [489]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000435", "title": "Section 47: Grant of patents to be subject to certain conditions", "context": "The grant of a patent under this Act shall be subject to the condition that—\n(1) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by using a process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be imported or made by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(2) any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose merely of its own use;\n(3) any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by the use of the process in respect of which the patent is granted, may be made or used, and any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used, by any person, for the purpose merely of experiment or research including the imparting of instructions to pupils; and", "question": "According to Section 47, what shall any machine, apparatus or other article in respect of which the patent is granted or any article made by the use of the process in respect of which the patent is granted be?", "answers": {"text": ["made or used, and any process in respect of which the patent is granted may be used, by any person, for the purpose merely of experiment or research including the imparting of instructions to pupils"], "answer_start": [667]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000436", "title": "Section 47: Grant of patents to be subject to certain conditions", "context": "(4) in the case of a patent in respect of any medicine or drug, the medicine or drug may be imported by the Government for the purpose merely of its own use or for distribution in any dispensary, hospital or other medical institution maintained by or on behalf of the Government or any other dispensary, hospital or other medical institution which the Central Government may, having regard to the public service that such dispensary, hospital or medical institution renders, specify in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette.", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 47 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of a patent in respect of any medicine or drug, the medicine or drug may be imported by the Government for the purpose merely of its own use or for distribution in any dispensary, hospital or other medical institution maintained by or on behalf of the Government or any other dispensary, hospital or other medical institution which the Central Government may, having regard to the public service that such dispensary, hospital or medical institution renders, specify in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000437", "title": "Section 47: Grant of patents to be subject to certain conditions", "context": "(4) in the case of a patent in respect of any medicine or drug, the medicine or drug may be imported by the Government for the purpose merely of its own use or for distribution in any dispensary, hospital or other medical institution maintained by or on behalf of the Government or any other dispensary, hospital or other medical institution which the Central Government may, having regard to the public service that such dispensary, hospital or medical institution renders, specify in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette.", "question": "In Section 47, what is in the case of a patent in respect of any medicine or drug, the medicine or drug to be?", "answers": {"text": ["imported by the Government for the purpose merely of its own use or for distribution in any dispensary, hospital or other medical institution maintained by or on behalf of the Government or any other dispensary, hospital or other medical institution which the Central Government may, having regard to the public service that such dispensary, hospital or medical institution renders, specify in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette"], "answer_start": [92]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000438", "title": "Section 48: Rights of patentees", "context": "Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act and the conditions specified in section 47, a patent granted under this Act shall confer upon the patentee—\n(a) where the subject matter of the patent is a product, the exclusive right to prevent third parties, who do not have his consent, from the act of making, using, offering for sale, selling or importing for those purposes that product in India;\n(b) where the subject matter of the patent is a process, the exclusive right to prevent third parties, who do not have his consent, from the act of using that process, and from the act of using, offering for sale, selling or importing for those purposes the product obtained directly by that process in India. 49. Patent rights not infringed when used on foreign vessels, etc., temporarily or accidentally in India.—(1) Where a vessel or aircraft registered in a foreign country or a land vehicle owned by a person ordinarily resident in such country comes into India (including the territorial waters thereof) temporarily or accidentally only, the rights conferred by a patent for an invention shall not be deemed to be infringed by the use of the invention—\n(a) in the body of the vessel or in the machinery, tackle, apparatus or other accessories thereof, so far as the invention is used on board the vessel and for its actual needs only; or", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 48, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act and the conditions specified in section 47, a patent granted under this Act shall confer upon the patentee—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000439", "title": "Section 48: Rights of patentees", "context": "Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act and the conditions specified in section 47, a patent granted under this Act shall confer upon the patentee—\n(a) where the subject matter of the patent is a product, the exclusive right to prevent third parties, who do not have his consent, from the act of making, using, offering for sale, selling or importing for those purposes that product in India;\n(b) where the subject matter of the patent is a process, the exclusive right to prevent third parties, who do not have his consent, from the act of using that process, and from the act of using, offering for sale, selling or importing for those purposes the product obtained directly by that process in India. 49. Patent rights not infringed when used on foreign vessels, etc., temporarily or accidentally in India.—(1) Where a vessel or aircraft registered in a foreign country or a land vehicle owned by a person ordinarily resident in such country comes into India (including the territorial waters thereof) temporarily or accidentally only, the rights conferred by a patent for an invention shall not be deemed to be infringed by the use of the invention—\n(a) in the body of the vessel or in the machinery, tackle, apparatus or other accessories thereof, so far as the invention is used on board the vessel and for its actual needs only; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 48 state?", "answers": {"text": ["where the subject matter of the patent is a product, the exclusive right to prevent third parties, who do not have his consent, from the act of making, using, offering for sale, selling or importing for those purposes that product in India"], "answer_start": [166]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000440", "title": "Section 48: Rights of patentees", "context": "Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act and the conditions specified in section 47, a patent granted under this Act shall confer upon the patentee—\n(a) where the subject matter of the patent is a product, the exclusive right to prevent third parties, who do not have his consent, from the act of making, using, offering for sale, selling or importing for those purposes that product in India;\n(b) where the subject matter of the patent is a process, the exclusive right to prevent third parties, who do not have his consent, from the act of using that process, and from the act of using, offering for sale, selling or importing for those purposes the product obtained directly by that process in India. 49. Patent rights not infringed when used on foreign vessels, etc., temporarily or accidentally in India.—(1) Where a vessel or aircraft registered in a foreign country or a land vehicle owned by a person ordinarily resident in such country comes into India (including the territorial waters thereof) temporarily or accidentally only, the rights conferred by a patent for an invention shall not be deemed to be infringed by the use of the invention—\n(a) in the body of the vessel or in the machinery, tackle, apparatus or other accessories thereof, so far as the invention is used on board the vessel and for its actual needs only; or", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 48, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["where the subject matter of the patent is a process, the exclusive right to prevent third parties, who do not have his consent, from the act of using that process, and from the act of using, offering for sale, selling or importing for those purposes the product obtained directly by that process in India. 49. Patent rights not infringed when used on foreign vessels, etc., temporarily or accidentally in India.—(1) Where a vessel or aircraft registered in a foreign country or a land vehicle owned by a person ordinarily resident in such country comes into India (including the territorial waters thereof) temporarily or accidentally only, the rights conferred by a patent for an invention shall not be deemed to be infringed by the use of the invention—"], "answer_start": [411]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000441", "title": "Section 48: Rights of patentees", "context": "Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act and the conditions specified in section 47, a patent granted under this Act shall confer upon the patentee—\n(a) where the subject matter of the patent is a product, the exclusive right to prevent third parties, who do not have his consent, from the act of making, using, offering for sale, selling or importing for those purposes that product in India;\n(b) where the subject matter of the patent is a process, the exclusive right to prevent third parties, who do not have his consent, from the act of using that process, and from the act of using, offering for sale, selling or importing for those purposes the product obtained directly by that process in India. 49. Patent rights not infringed when used on foreign vessels, etc., temporarily or accidentally in India.—(1) Where a vessel or aircraft registered in a foreign country or a land vehicle owned by a person ordinarily resident in such country comes into India (including the territorial waters thereof) temporarily or accidentally only, the rights conferred by a patent for an invention shall not be deemed to be infringed by the use of the invention—\n(a) in the body of the vessel or in the machinery, tackle, apparatus or other accessories thereof, so far as the invention is used on board the vessel and for its actual needs only; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 48?", "answers": {"text": ["in the body of the vessel or in the machinery, tackle, apparatus or other accessories thereof, so far as the invention is used on board the vessel and for its actual needs only; or"], "answer_start": [1171]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000442", "title": "Section 48: Rights of patentees", "context": "(b) in the construction or working of the aircraft or land vehicle or of the accessories thereof, as the case may be.\n(2) This section shall not extend to vessels, aircraft or land vehicles owned by persons ordinarily resident in a foreign country the laws of which do not confer corresponding rights with respect to the use of inventions in vessels, aircraft or land vehicles owned by persons ordinarily resident in India while in the ports or within the territorial waters of that foreign country or otherwise within the jurisdiction of its courts.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 48 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in the construction or working of the aircraft or land vehicle or of the accessories thereof, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000443", "title": "Section 48: Rights of patentees", "context": "(b) in the construction or working of the aircraft or land vehicle or of the accessories thereof, as the case may be.\n(2) This section shall not extend to vessels, aircraft or land vehicles owned by persons ordinarily resident in a foreign country the laws of which do not confer corresponding rights with respect to the use of inventions in vessels, aircraft or land vehicles owned by persons ordinarily resident in India while in the ports or within the territorial waters of that foreign country or otherwise within the jurisdiction of its courts.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 48?", "answers": {"text": ["This section shall not extend to vessels, aircraft or land vehicles owned by persons ordinarily resident in a foreign country the laws of which do not confer corresponding rights with respect to the use of inventions in vessels, aircraft or land vehicles owned by persons ordinarily resident in India while in the ports or within the territorial waters of that foreign country or otherwise within the jurisdiction of its courts"], "answer_start": [122]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000444", "title": "Section 50: Rights of co-owners of patents", "context": "(1) Where a patent is granted to two or more persons, each of those persons shall, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, be entitled to an equal undivided share in the patent.\n(2) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 51, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, each of those persons shall be entitled, by himself or his agents, to 1the rights conferred by section 4 for his own benefit without accounting to the other person or persons.\n(3) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 5 and to any agreement for the time being in force, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, a licence under the patent shall not be granted and a share in the patent shall not be assigned by one of such persons except with the consent of the other person or persons.\n(4) Where a patented article is sold by one of two or more persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the purchaser and any person claiming through him shall be entitled to deal with the article in the same manner as if the article had been sold by a sole patentee.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 50, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a patent is granted to two or more persons, each of those persons shall, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, be entitled to an equal undivided share in the patent"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000445", "title": "Section 50: Rights of co-owners of patents", "context": "(1) Where a patent is granted to two or more persons, each of those persons shall, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, be entitled to an equal undivided share in the patent.\n(2) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 51, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, each of those persons shall be entitled, by himself or his agents, to 1the rights conferred by section 4 for his own benefit without accounting to the other person or persons.\n(3) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 5 and to any agreement for the time being in force, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, a licence under the patent shall not be granted and a share in the patent shall not be assigned by one of such persons except with the consent of the other person or persons.\n(4) Where a patented article is sold by one of two or more persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the purchaser and any person claiming through him shall be entitled to deal with the article in the same manner as if the article had been sold by a sole patentee.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 50 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 51, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, each of those persons shall be entitled, by himself or his agents, to 1the rights conferred by section 4 for his own benefit without accounting to the other person or persons"], "answer_start": [191]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000446", "title": "Section 50: Rights of co-owners of patents", "context": "(1) Where a patent is granted to two or more persons, each of those persons shall, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, be entitled to an equal undivided share in the patent.\n(2) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 51, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, each of those persons shall be entitled, by himself or his agents, to 1the rights conferred by section 4 for his own benefit without accounting to the other person or persons.\n(3) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 5 and to any agreement for the time being in force, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, a licence under the patent shall not be granted and a share in the patent shall not be assigned by one of such persons except with the consent of the other person or persons.\n(4) Where a patented article is sold by one of two or more persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the purchaser and any person claiming through him shall be entitled to deal with the article in the same manner as if the article had been sold by a sole patentee.", "question": "In Section 50, what is subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 51, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, each of those persons to be?", "answers": {"text": ["entitled, by himself or his agents, to 1the rights conferred by section 4 for his own benefit without accounting to the other person or persons"], "answer_start": [427]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000447", "title": "Section 50: Rights of co-owners of patents", "context": "(1) Where a patent is granted to two or more persons, each of those persons shall, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, be entitled to an equal undivided share in the patent.\n(2) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 51, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, each of those persons shall be entitled, by himself or his agents, to 1the rights conferred by section 4 for his own benefit without accounting to the other person or persons.\n(3) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 5 and to any agreement for the time being in force, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, a licence under the patent shall not be granted and a share in the patent shall not be assigned by one of such persons except with the consent of the other person or persons.\n(4) Where a patented article is sold by one of two or more persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the purchaser and any person claiming through him shall be entitled to deal with the article in the same manner as if the article had been sold by a sole patentee.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 50, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 5 and to any agreement for the time being in force, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, a licence under the patent shall not be granted and a share in the patent shall not be assigned by one of such persons except with the consent of the other person or persons"], "answer_start": [576]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000448", "title": "Section 50: Rights of co-owners of patents", "context": "(1) Where a patent is granted to two or more persons, each of those persons shall, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, be entitled to an equal undivided share in the patent.\n(2) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 51, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, each of those persons shall be entitled, by himself or his agents, to 1the rights conferred by section 4 for his own benefit without accounting to the other person or persons.\n(3) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 5 and to any agreement for the time being in force, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, a licence under the patent shall not be granted and a share in the patent shall not be assigned by one of such persons except with the consent of the other person or persons.\n(4) Where a patented article is sold by one of two or more persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the purchaser and any person claiming through him shall be entitled to deal with the article in the same manner as if the article had been sold by a sole patentee.", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 50 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a patented article is sold by one of two or more persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the purchaser and any person claiming through him shall be entitled to deal with the article in the same manner as if the article had been sold by a sole patentee"], "answer_start": [959]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000449", "title": "Section 50: Rights of co-owners of patents", "context": "(1) Where a patent is granted to two or more persons, each of those persons shall, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, be entitled to an equal undivided share in the patent.\n(2) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 51, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, unless an agreement to the contrary is in force, each of those persons shall be entitled, by himself or his agents, to 1the rights conferred by section 4 for his own benefit without accounting to the other person or persons.\n(3) Subject to the provisions contained in this section and in section 5 and to any agreement for the time being in force, where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, then, a licence under the patent shall not be granted and a share in the patent shall not be assigned by one of such persons except with the consent of the other person or persons.\n(4) Where a patented article is sold by one of two or more persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the purchaser and any person claiming through him shall be entitled to deal with the article in the same manner as if the article had been sold by a sole patentee.", "question": "In Section 50, what is where a patented article is sold by one of two or more persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the purchaser and any person claiming through him to be?", "answers": {"text": ["entitled to deal with the article in the same manner as if the article had been sold by a sole patentee"], "answer_start": [1130]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000450", "title": "Section 50: Rights of co-owners of patents", "context": "(5) Subject to the provisions contained in this section, the rules of law applicable to the ownership and devolution of movable property generally shall apply in relation to patents; and nothing contained in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall affect the mutual rights or obligations of trustees or of the legal representatives of a deceased person or their rights or obligations as such.\n(6) Nothing in this section shall affect the rights of the assignees of a partial interest in a patent created before the commencement of this Act.", "question": "According to subsection (5) of Section 50, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions contained in this section, the rules of law applicable to the ownership and devolution of movable property generally shall apply in relation to patents; and nothing contained in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall affect the mutual rights or obligations of trustees or of the legal representatives of a deceased person or their rights or obligations as such"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000451", "title": "Section 50: Rights of co-owners of patents", "context": "(5) Subject to the provisions contained in this section, the rules of law applicable to the ownership and devolution of movable property generally shall apply in relation to patents; and nothing contained in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall affect the mutual rights or obligations of trustees or of the legal representatives of a deceased person or their rights or obligations as such.\n(6) Nothing in this section shall affect the rights of the assignees of a partial interest in a patent created before the commencement of this Act.", "question": "What does subsection (6) of Section 50 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this section shall affect the rights of the assignees of a partial interest in a patent created before the commencement of this Act"], "answer_start": [398]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000452", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(1) Where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the Controller may, upon application made to him in the prescribed manner by any of those persons, give such directions in accordance with the application as to the sale or lease of the patent or any interest therein, the grant of licences under the patent, or the exercise of any right under section 5 in relation thereto, as he thinks fit.\n(2) If any person registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent fails to execute any instrument or to do any other thing required for the carrying out of any direction given under this section within fourteen days after being requested in writing so to do by any of the other persons so registered, the Controller may, upon application made to him in the prescribed manner by any such other person, give directions empowering any person to execute that instrument or to do that thing in the name and on behalf of the person in default.\n(3) Before giving any directions in pursuance of an application under this section, the Controller shall give an opportunity to be heard—\n(a) in the case of an application under sub-section (1), to the other person or persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent;", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 51?", "answers": {"text": ["Where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the Controller may, upon application made to him in the prescribed manner by any of those persons, give such directions in accordance with the application as to the sale or lease of the patent or any interest therein, the grant of licences under the patent, or the exercise of any right under section 5 in relation thereto, as he thinks fit"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000453", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(1) Where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the Controller may, upon application made to him in the prescribed manner by any of those persons, give such directions in accordance with the application as to the sale or lease of the patent or any interest therein, the grant of licences under the patent, or the exercise of any right under section 5 in relation thereto, as he thinks fit.\n(2) If any person registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent fails to execute any instrument or to do any other thing required for the carrying out of any direction given under this section within fourteen days after being requested in writing so to do by any of the other persons so registered, the Controller may, upon application made to him in the prescribed manner by any such other person, give directions empowering any person to execute that instrument or to do that thing in the name and on behalf of the person in default.\n(3) Before giving any directions in pursuance of an application under this section, the Controller shall give an opportunity to be heard—\n(a) in the case of an application under sub-section (1), to the other person or persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent;", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 51, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent fails to execute any instrument or to do any other thing required for the carrying out of any direction given under this section within fourteen days after being requested in writing so to do by any of the other persons so registered, the Controller may, upon application made to him in the prescribed manner by any such other person, give directions empowering any person to execute that instrument or to do that thing in the name and on behalf of the person in default"], "answer_start": [429]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000454", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(1) Where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the Controller may, upon application made to him in the prescribed manner by any of those persons, give such directions in accordance with the application as to the sale or lease of the patent or any interest therein, the grant of licences under the patent, or the exercise of any right under section 5 in relation thereto, as he thinks fit.\n(2) If any person registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent fails to execute any instrument or to do any other thing required for the carrying out of any direction given under this section within fourteen days after being requested in writing so to do by any of the other persons so registered, the Controller may, upon application made to him in the prescribed manner by any such other person, give directions empowering any person to execute that instrument or to do that thing in the name and on behalf of the person in default.\n(3) Before giving any directions in pursuance of an application under this section, the Controller shall give an opportunity to be heard—\n(a) in the case of an application under sub-section (1), to the other person or persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent;", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 51 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Before giving any directions in pursuance of an application under this section, the Controller shall give an opportunity to be heard—"], "answer_start": [967]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000455", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(1) Where two or more persons are registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent, the Controller may, upon application made to him in the prescribed manner by any of those persons, give such directions in accordance with the application as to the sale or lease of the patent or any interest therein, the grant of licences under the patent, or the exercise of any right under section 5 in relation thereto, as he thinks fit.\n(2) If any person registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent fails to execute any instrument or to do any other thing required for the carrying out of any direction given under this section within fourteen days after being requested in writing so to do by any of the other persons so registered, the Controller may, upon application made to him in the prescribed manner by any such other person, give directions empowering any person to execute that instrument or to do that thing in the name and on behalf of the person in default.\n(3) Before giving any directions in pursuance of an application under this section, the Controller shall give an opportunity to be heard—\n(a) in the case of an application under sub-section (1), to the other person or persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent;", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 51, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of an application under sub-section (1), to the other person or persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent"], "answer_start": [1105]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000456", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(b) in the case of an application under sub-section (2), to the person in default.\n(4) No direction shall be given under this section so as to affect the mutual rights or obligations of trustees or of the legal representatives of a deceased person or of their rights or obligations as such, or which is inconsistent with the terms of any agreement between persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent.\n(2) Where any such order is passed, the Controller shall, on request by the petitioner made in the prescribed manner grant to him:—\n(i) in cases where the 2 court permits the whole of the patent to be granted, a new patent bearing the same date and number as the patent revoked;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 51?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of an application under sub-section (2), to the person in default"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000457", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(b) in the case of an application under sub-section (2), to the person in default.\n(4) No direction shall be given under this section so as to affect the mutual rights or obligations of trustees or of the legal representatives of a deceased person or of their rights or obligations as such, or which is inconsistent with the terms of any agreement between persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent.\n(2) Where any such order is passed, the Controller shall, on request by the petitioner made in the prescribed manner grant to him:—\n(i) in cases where the 2 court permits the whole of the patent to be granted, a new patent bearing the same date and number as the patent revoked;", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 51 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["No direction shall be given under this section so as to affect the mutual rights or obligations of trustees or of the legal representatives of a deceased person or of their rights or obligations as such, or which is inconsistent with the terms of any agreement between persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent"], "answer_start": [87]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000458", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(b) in the case of an application under sub-section (2), to the person in default.\n(4) No direction shall be given under this section so as to affect the mutual rights or obligations of trustees or of the legal representatives of a deceased person or of their rights or obligations as such, or which is inconsistent with the terms of any agreement between persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent.\n(2) Where any such order is passed, the Controller shall, on request by the petitioner made in the prescribed manner grant to him:—\n(i) in cases where the 2 court permits the whole of the patent to be granted, a new patent bearing the same date and number as the patent revoked;", "question": "In Section 51, what is no direction to be?", "answers": {"text": ["given under this section so as to affect the mutual rights or obligations of trustees or of the legal representatives of a deceased person or of their rights or obligations as such, or which is inconsistent with the terms of any agreement between persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent"], "answer_start": [109]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000459", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(b) in the case of an application under sub-section (2), to the person in default.\n(4) No direction shall be given under this section so as to affect the mutual rights or obligations of trustees or of the legal representatives of a deceased person or of their rights or obligations as such, or which is inconsistent with the terms of any agreement between persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent.\n(2) Where any such order is passed, the Controller shall, on request by the petitioner made in the prescribed manner grant to him:—\n(i) in cases where the 2 court permits the whole of the patent to be granted, a new patent bearing the same date and number as the patent revoked;", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 51, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any such order is passed, the Controller shall, on request by the petitioner made in the prescribed manner grant to him:—"], "answer_start": [419]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000460", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(b) in the case of an application under sub-section (2), to the person in default.\n(4) No direction shall be given under this section so as to affect the mutual rights or obligations of trustees or of the legal representatives of a deceased person or of their rights or obligations as such, or which is inconsistent with the terms of any agreement between persons registered as grantee or proprietor of the patent.\n(2) Where any such order is passed, the Controller shall, on request by the petitioner made in the prescribed manner grant to him:—\n(i) in cases where the 2 court permits the whole of the patent to be granted, a new patent bearing the same date and number as the patent revoked;", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 51 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in cases where the 2 court permits the whole of the patent to be granted, a new patent bearing the same date and number as the patent revoked"], "answer_start": [551]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000461", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(ii) in cases where the 2 court permits a part only of the patent to be granted, a new patent for such part bearing the same date as the patent revoked and numbered in such manner as may be prescribed:\nProvided that the Controller may, as a condition of such grant, require the petitioner to file a new and complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller describing and claiming that part of the invention for which the patent is to be granted.\n(3) No suit shall be brought for any infringement of a patent granted under this section committed before the actual date on which such patent was granted.", "question": "According to clause (ii) of Section 51, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["in cases where the 2 court permits a part only of the patent to be granted, a new patent for such part bearing the same date as the patent revoked and numbered in such manner as may be prescribed:"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000462", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(ii) in cases where the 2 court permits a part only of the patent to be granted, a new patent for such part bearing the same date as the patent revoked and numbered in such manner as may be prescribed:\nProvided that the Controller may, as a condition of such grant, require the petitioner to file a new and complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller describing and claiming that part of the invention for which the patent is to be granted.\n(3) No suit shall be brought for any infringement of a patent granted under this section committed before the actual date on which such patent was granted.", "question": "According to Section 51, what shall in cases where the 2 court permits a part only of the patent to be granted, a new patent for such part bearing the same date as the patent revoked and numbered in such manner as be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed:"], "answer_start": [190]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000463", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(ii) in cases where the 2 court permits a part only of the patent to be granted, a new patent for such part bearing the same date as the patent revoked and numbered in such manner as may be prescribed:\nProvided that the Controller may, as a condition of such grant, require the petitioner to file a new and complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller describing and claiming that part of the invention for which the patent is to be granted.\n(3) No suit shall be brought for any infringement of a patent granted under this section committed before the actual date on which such patent was granted.", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 51 say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the Controller may, as a condition of such grant, require the petitioner to file a new and complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller describing and claiming that part of the invention for which the patent is to be granted"], "answer_start": [202]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000464", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(ii) in cases where the 2 court permits a part only of the patent to be granted, a new patent for such part bearing the same date as the patent revoked and numbered in such manner as may be prescribed:\nProvided that the Controller may, as a condition of such grant, require the petitioner to file a new and complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller describing and claiming that part of the invention for which the patent is to be granted.\n(3) No suit shall be brought for any infringement of a patent granted under this section committed before the actual date on which such patent was granted.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 51?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit shall be brought for any infringement of a patent granted under this section committed before the actual date on which such patent was granted"], "answer_start": [462]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000465", "title": "Section 51: Power of Controller to give directions to co-owners", "context": "(ii) in cases where the 2 court permits a part only of the patent to be granted, a new patent for such part bearing the same date as the patent revoked and numbered in such manner as may be prescribed:\nProvided that the Controller may, as a condition of such grant, require the petitioner to file a new and complete specification to the satisfaction of the Controller describing and claiming that part of the invention for which the patent is to be granted.\n(3) No suit shall be brought for any infringement of a patent granted under this section committed before the actual date on which such patent was granted.", "question": "According to Section 51, what shall no suit be?", "answers": {"text": ["brought for any infringement of a patent granted under this section committed before the actual date on which such patent was granted"], "answer_start": [479]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000466", "title": "Section 53: Term of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the term of every patent granted, after the commencement of the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002, and the term of every patent which has not expired and has not ceased to have effect, on the date of such commencement, under this Act, shall be twenty years from the date of filing of the application for the patent.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, the term of patent in case of International applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India, shall be twenty years from the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) A patent shall cease to have effect notwithstanding anything therein or in this Act on the expiration of the period prescribed for the payment of any renewal fee, if that fee is not paid within the prescribed period 6or within such extended period as may be prescribed.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, on cessation of the patent right due to non-payment of renewal fee or on the expiry of the term of patent, the subject matter covered by the said patent shall not be entitled to any protection. PATENTS OF ADDITION", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 53 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of this Act, the term of every patent granted, after the commencement of the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002, and the term of every patent which has not expired and has not ceased to have effect, on the date of such commencement, under this Act, shall be twenty years from the date of filing of the application for the patent"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000467", "title": "Section 53: Term of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the term of every patent granted, after the commencement of the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002, and the term of every patent which has not expired and has not ceased to have effect, on the date of such commencement, under this Act, shall be twenty years from the date of filing of the application for the patent.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, the term of patent in case of International applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India, shall be twenty years from the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) A patent shall cease to have effect notwithstanding anything therein or in this Act on the expiration of the period prescribed for the payment of any renewal fee, if that fee is not paid within the prescribed period 6or within such extended period as may be prescribed.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, on cessation of the patent right due to non-payment of renewal fee or on the expiry of the term of patent, the subject matter covered by the said patent shall not be entitled to any protection. PATENTS OF ADDITION", "question": "In Section 53, what is subject to the provisions of this act, the term of every patent granted, after the commencement of the patents (amendment) act, 2002, and the term of every patent which has not expired and has not ceased to have effect, on the date of such commencement, under this act to be?", "answers": {"text": ["twenty years from the date of filing of the application for the patent"], "answer_start": [283]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000468", "title": "Section 53: Term of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the term of every patent granted, after the commencement of the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002, and the term of every patent which has not expired and has not ceased to have effect, on the date of such commencement, under this Act, shall be twenty years from the date of filing of the application for the patent.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, the term of patent in case of International applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India, shall be twenty years from the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) A patent shall cease to have effect notwithstanding anything therein or in this Act on the expiration of the period prescribed for the payment of any renewal fee, if that fee is not paid within the prescribed period 6or within such extended period as may be prescribed.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, on cessation of the patent right due to non-payment of renewal fee or on the expiry of the term of patent, the subject matter covered by the said patent shall not be entitled to any protection. PATENTS OF ADDITION", "question": "What is explained in Section 53?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, the term of patent in case of International applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India, shall be twenty years from the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty"], "answer_start": [355]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000469", "title": "Section 53: Term of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the term of every patent granted, after the commencement of the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002, and the term of every patent which has not expired and has not ceased to have effect, on the date of such commencement, under this Act, shall be twenty years from the date of filing of the application for the patent.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, the term of patent in case of International applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India, shall be twenty years from the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) A patent shall cease to have effect notwithstanding anything therein or in this Act on the expiration of the period prescribed for the payment of any renewal fee, if that fee is not paid within the prescribed period 6or within such extended period as may be prescribed.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, on cessation of the patent right due to non-payment of renewal fee or on the expiry of the term of patent, the subject matter covered by the said patent shall not be entitled to any protection. PATENTS OF ADDITION", "question": "Under Section 53, what shall —for the purposes of this sub-section, the term of patent in case of international applications filed under the patent cooperation treaty designating india be?", "answers": {"text": ["twenty years from the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty"], "answer_start": [533]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000470", "title": "Section 53: Term of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the term of every patent granted, after the commencement of the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002, and the term of every patent which has not expired and has not ceased to have effect, on the date of such commencement, under this Act, shall be twenty years from the date of filing of the application for the patent.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, the term of patent in case of International applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India, shall be twenty years from the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) A patent shall cease to have effect notwithstanding anything therein or in this Act on the expiration of the period prescribed for the payment of any renewal fee, if that fee is not paid within the prescribed period 6or within such extended period as may be prescribed.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, on cessation of the patent right due to non-payment of renewal fee or on the expiry of the term of patent, the subject matter covered by the said patent shall not be entitled to any protection. PATENTS OF ADDITION", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 53?", "answers": {"text": ["A patent shall cease to have effect notwithstanding anything therein or in this Act on the expiration of the period prescribed for the payment of any renewal fee, if that fee is not paid within the prescribed period 6or within such extended period as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [631]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000471", "title": "Section 53: Term of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the term of every patent granted, after the commencement of the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002, and the term of every patent which has not expired and has not ceased to have effect, on the date of such commencement, under this Act, shall be twenty years from the date of filing of the application for the patent.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, the term of patent in case of International applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India, shall be twenty years from the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) A patent shall cease to have effect notwithstanding anything therein or in this Act on the expiration of the period prescribed for the payment of any renewal fee, if that fee is not paid within the prescribed period 6or within such extended period as may be prescribed.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, on cessation of the patent right due to non-payment of renewal fee or on the expiry of the term of patent, the subject matter covered by the said patent shall not be entitled to any protection. PATENTS OF ADDITION", "question": "According to Section 53, what shall a patent shall cease to have effect notwithstanding anything therein or in this act on the expiration of the period prescribed for the payment of any renewal fee, if that fee is not paid within the prescribed period 6or within such extended period as be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed"], "answer_start": [747]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000472", "title": "Section 53: Term of patent", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the term of every patent granted, after the commencement of the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002, and the term of every patent which has not expired and has not ceased to have effect, on the date of such commencement, under this Act, shall be twenty years from the date of filing of the application for the patent.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, the term of patent in case of International applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India, shall be twenty years from the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(2) A patent shall cease to have effect notwithstanding anything therein or in this Act on the expiration of the period prescribed for the payment of any renewal fee, if that fee is not paid within the prescribed period 6or within such extended period as may be prescribed.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, on cessation of the patent right due to non-payment of renewal fee or on the expiry of the term of patent, the subject matter covered by the said patent shall not be entitled to any protection. PATENTS OF ADDITION", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 53 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, on cessation of the patent right due to non-payment of renewal fee or on the expiry of the term of patent, the subject matter covered by the said patent shall not be entitled to any protection. PATENTS OF ADDITION"], "answer_start": [905]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000473", "title": "Section 54: Patents of addition", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this section, where an application is made for a patent in respect of any improvement in or modification of an invention described or disclosed in the complete specification filed therefor (in this Act referred to as the \"main invention\") and the applicant also applies or has applied for a patent for that invention or is the patentee in respect thereof, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests, grant the patent for the improvement or modification as a patent of addition.\n(2) Subject to the provisions contained in this section, where an invention, being an improvement in or modification of another invention, is the subject of an independent patent and the patentee in respect of that patent is also the patentee in respect of the patent for the main invention, the Controller may, if the patentee so requests, by order, revoke the patent for the improvement or modification and grant to the patentee a patent of addition in respect thereof, bearing the same date as the date of the patent so revoked.\n(3) A patent shall not be granted as a patent of addition unless the date of filing of the 1application was the same as or later than the date of filing of the 1application in respect of the main invention.\n(4) A patent of addition shall not be granted before grant of the patent for the main invention.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 54?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions contained in this section, where an application is made for a patent in respect of any improvement in or modification of an invention described or disclosed in the complete specification filed therefor (in this Act referred to as the \"main invention\") and the applicant also applies or has applied for a patent for that invention or is the patentee in respect thereof, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests, grant the patent for the improvement or modification as a patent of addition"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000474", "title": "Section 54: Patents of addition", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this section, where an application is made for a patent in respect of any improvement in or modification of an invention described or disclosed in the complete specification filed therefor (in this Act referred to as the \"main invention\") and the applicant also applies or has applied for a patent for that invention or is the patentee in respect thereof, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests, grant the patent for the improvement or modification as a patent of addition.\n(2) Subject to the provisions contained in this section, where an invention, being an improvement in or modification of another invention, is the subject of an independent patent and the patentee in respect of that patent is also the patentee in respect of the patent for the main invention, the Controller may, if the patentee so requests, by order, revoke the patent for the improvement or modification and grant to the patentee a patent of addition in respect thereof, bearing the same date as the date of the patent so revoked.\n(3) A patent shall not be granted as a patent of addition unless the date of filing of the 1application was the same as or later than the date of filing of the 1application in respect of the main invention.\n(4) A patent of addition shall not be granted before grant of the patent for the main invention.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 54, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions contained in this section, where an invention, being an improvement in or modification of another invention, is the subject of an independent patent and the patentee in respect of that patent is also the patentee in respect of the patent for the main invention, the Controller may, if the patentee so requests, by order, revoke the patent for the improvement or modification and grant to the patentee a patent of addition in respect thereof, bearing the same date as the date of the patent so revoked"], "answer_start": [531]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000475", "title": "Section 54: Patents of addition", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this section, where an application is made for a patent in respect of any improvement in or modification of an invention described or disclosed in the complete specification filed therefor (in this Act referred to as the \"main invention\") and the applicant also applies or has applied for a patent for that invention or is the patentee in respect thereof, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests, grant the patent for the improvement or modification as a patent of addition.\n(2) Subject to the provisions contained in this section, where an invention, being an improvement in or modification of another invention, is the subject of an independent patent and the patentee in respect of that patent is also the patentee in respect of the patent for the main invention, the Controller may, if the patentee so requests, by order, revoke the patent for the improvement or modification and grant to the patentee a patent of addition in respect thereof, bearing the same date as the date of the patent so revoked.\n(3) A patent shall not be granted as a patent of addition unless the date of filing of the 1application was the same as or later than the date of filing of the 1application in respect of the main invention.\n(4) A patent of addition shall not be granted before grant of the patent for the main invention.", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 54 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["A patent shall not be granted as a patent of addition unless the date of filing of the 1application was the same as or later than the date of filing of the 1application in respect of the main invention"], "answer_start": [1063]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000476", "title": "Section 54: Patents of addition", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this section, where an application is made for a patent in respect of any improvement in or modification of an invention described or disclosed in the complete specification filed therefor (in this Act referred to as the \"main invention\") and the applicant also applies or has applied for a patent for that invention or is the patentee in respect thereof, the Controller may, if the applicant so requests, grant the patent for the improvement or modification as a patent of addition.\n(2) Subject to the provisions contained in this section, where an invention, being an improvement in or modification of another invention, is the subject of an independent patent and the patentee in respect of that patent is also the patentee in respect of the patent for the main invention, the Controller may, if the patentee so requests, by order, revoke the patent for the improvement or modification and grant to the patentee a patent of addition in respect thereof, bearing the same date as the date of the patent so revoked.\n(3) A patent shall not be granted as a patent of addition unless the date of filing of the 1application was the same as or later than the date of filing of the 1application in respect of the main invention.\n(4) A patent of addition shall not be granted before grant of the patent for the main invention.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 54?", "answers": {"text": ["A patent of addition shall not be granted before grant of the patent for the main invention"], "answer_start": [1270]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000477", "title": "Section 55: Term of patents of addition", "context": "(1) A patent of addition shall be granted for a term equal to that of the patent for the main invention, or so much thereof as has not expired, and shall remain in force during that term or until the previous cesser of the patent for the main invention and no longer:\nProvided that if the patent for the main invention is revoked under this Act, the court, or, as the case may be, the Controller, on request made to him by the patentee in the prescribed manner, may order that the patent of addition shall become an independent patent for the remainder of the term for the patent for the main invention and thereupon the patent shall continue in force as an independent patent accordingly.\n(2) No renewal fees shall be payable in respect of a patent of addition, but, if any such patent becomes an independent patent under sub-section (1), the same fees shall thereafter be payable, upon the same dates, as if the patent had been originally granted as an independent patent.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 55, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["A patent of addition shall be granted for a term equal to that of the patent for the main invention, or so much thereof as has not expired, and shall remain in force during that term or until the previous cesser of the patent for the main invention and no longer:"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000478", "title": "Section 55: Term of patents of addition", "context": "(1) A patent of addition shall be granted for a term equal to that of the patent for the main invention, or so much thereof as has not expired, and shall remain in force during that term or until the previous cesser of the patent for the main invention and no longer:\nProvided that if the patent for the main invention is revoked under this Act, the court, or, as the case may be, the Controller, on request made to him by the patentee in the prescribed manner, may order that the patent of addition shall become an independent patent for the remainder of the term for the patent for the main invention and thereupon the patent shall continue in force as an independent patent accordingly.\n(2) No renewal fees shall be payable in respect of a patent of addition, but, if any such patent becomes an independent patent under sub-section (1), the same fees shall thereafter be payable, upon the same dates, as if the patent had been originally granted as an independent patent.", "question": "Under Section 55, what shall a patent of addition be?", "answers": {"text": ["granted for a term equal to that of the patent for the main invention, or so much thereof as has not expired, and shall remain in force during that term or until the previous cesser of the patent for the main invention and no longer:"], "answer_start": [34]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000479", "title": "Section 55: Term of patents of addition", "context": "(1) A patent of addition shall be granted for a term equal to that of the patent for the main invention, or so much thereof as has not expired, and shall remain in force during that term or until the previous cesser of the patent for the main invention and no longer:\nProvided that if the patent for the main invention is revoked under this Act, the court, or, as the case may be, the Controller, on request made to him by the patentee in the prescribed manner, may order that the patent of addition shall become an independent patent for the remainder of the term for the patent for the main invention and thereupon the patent shall continue in force as an independent patent accordingly.\n(2) No renewal fees shall be payable in respect of a patent of addition, but, if any such patent becomes an independent patent under sub-section (1), the same fees shall thereafter be payable, upon the same dates, as if the patent had been originally granted as an independent patent.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 55, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that if the patent for the main invention is revoked under this Act, the court, or, as the case may be, the Controller, on request made to him by the patentee in the prescribed manner, may order that the patent of addition shall become an independent patent for the remainder of the term for the patent for the main invention and thereupon the patent shall continue in force as an independent patent accordingly"], "answer_start": [268]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000480", "title": "Section 55: Term of patents of addition", "context": "(1) A patent of addition shall be granted for a term equal to that of the patent for the main invention, or so much thereof as has not expired, and shall remain in force during that term or until the previous cesser of the patent for the main invention and no longer:\nProvided that if the patent for the main invention is revoked under this Act, the court, or, as the case may be, the Controller, on request made to him by the patentee in the prescribed manner, may order that the patent of addition shall become an independent patent for the remainder of the term for the patent for the main invention and thereupon the patent shall continue in force as an independent patent accordingly.\n(2) No renewal fees shall be payable in respect of a patent of addition, but, if any such patent becomes an independent patent under sub-section (1), the same fees shall thereafter be payable, upon the same dates, as if the patent had been originally granted as an independent patent.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 55, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["No renewal fees shall be payable in respect of a patent of addition, but, if any such patent becomes an independent patent under sub-section (1), the same fees shall thereafter be payable, upon the same dates, as if the patent had been originally granted as an independent patent"], "answer_start": [694]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000481", "title": "Section 55: Term of patents of addition", "context": "(1) A patent of addition shall be granted for a term equal to that of the patent for the main invention, or so much thereof as has not expired, and shall remain in force during that term or until the previous cesser of the patent for the main invention and no longer:\nProvided that if the patent for the main invention is revoked under this Act, the court, or, as the case may be, the Controller, on request made to him by the patentee in the prescribed manner, may order that the patent of addition shall become an independent patent for the remainder of the term for the patent for the main invention and thereupon the patent shall continue in force as an independent patent accordingly.\n(2) No renewal fees shall be payable in respect of a patent of addition, but, if any such patent becomes an independent patent under sub-section (1), the same fees shall thereafter be payable, upon the same dates, as if the patent had been originally granted as an independent patent.", "question": "Under Section 55, what shall no renewal fees be?", "answers": {"text": ["payable in respect of a patent of addition, but, if any such patent becomes an independent patent under sub-section (1), the same fees shall thereafter be payable, upon the same dates, as if the patent had been originally granted as an independent patent"], "answer_start": [719]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000482", "title": "Section 56: Validity of patents of addition", "context": "(1) The grant of a patent of addition shall not be refused, and a patent granted as a patent of addition shall not be revoked or invalidated, on the ground only that the invention claimed in the complete specification does not involve any inventive step having regard to any publication or use of—\n(a) the main invention described in the complete specification relating thereto; or\n(b) any improvement in or modification of the main invention described in the complete specification of a patent of addition to the patent for the main invention or of an application for such a patent of addition, and the validity of a patent of addition shall not be questioned on the ground that the invention ought to have been the subject of an independent patent.\n(2) For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that in determining the novelty of the invention claimed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent of addition regard shall be had also to the complete specification in which the main invention is described. AMENDMENT OF APPLICATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 56?", "answers": {"text": ["The grant of a patent of addition shall not be refused, and a patent granted as a patent of addition shall not be revoked or invalidated, on the ground only that the invention claimed in the complete specification does not involve any inventive step having regard to any publication or use of—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000483", "title": "Section 56: Validity of patents of addition", "context": "(1) The grant of a patent of addition shall not be refused, and a patent granted as a patent of addition shall not be revoked or invalidated, on the ground only that the invention claimed in the complete specification does not involve any inventive step having regard to any publication or use of—\n(a) the main invention described in the complete specification relating thereto; or\n(b) any improvement in or modification of the main invention described in the complete specification of a patent of addition to the patent for the main invention or of an application for such a patent of addition, and the validity of a patent of addition shall not be questioned on the ground that the invention ought to have been the subject of an independent patent.\n(2) For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that in determining the novelty of the invention claimed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent of addition regard shall be had also to the complete specification in which the main invention is described. AMENDMENT OF APPLICATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 56?", "answers": {"text": ["the main invention described in the complete specification relating thereto; or"], "answer_start": [302]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000484", "title": "Section 56: Validity of patents of addition", "context": "(1) The grant of a patent of addition shall not be refused, and a patent granted as a patent of addition shall not be revoked or invalidated, on the ground only that the invention claimed in the complete specification does not involve any inventive step having regard to any publication or use of—\n(a) the main invention described in the complete specification relating thereto; or\n(b) any improvement in or modification of the main invention described in the complete specification of a patent of addition to the patent for the main invention or of an application for such a patent of addition, and the validity of a patent of addition shall not be questioned on the ground that the invention ought to have been the subject of an independent patent.\n(2) For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that in determining the novelty of the invention claimed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent of addition regard shall be had also to the complete specification in which the main invention is described. AMENDMENT OF APPLICATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 56 state?", "answers": {"text": ["any improvement in or modification of the main invention described in the complete specification of a patent of addition to the patent for the main invention or of an application for such a patent of addition, and the validity of a patent of addition shall not be questioned on the ground that the invention ought to have been the subject of an independent patent"], "answer_start": [386]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000485", "title": "Section 56: Validity of patents of addition", "context": "(1) The grant of a patent of addition shall not be refused, and a patent granted as a patent of addition shall not be revoked or invalidated, on the ground only that the invention claimed in the complete specification does not involve any inventive step having regard to any publication or use of—\n(a) the main invention described in the complete specification relating thereto; or\n(b) any improvement in or modification of the main invention described in the complete specification of a patent of addition to the patent for the main invention or of an application for such a patent of addition, and the validity of a patent of addition shall not be questioned on the ground that the invention ought to have been the subject of an independent patent.\n(2) For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that in determining the novelty of the invention claimed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent of addition regard shall be had also to the complete specification in which the main invention is described. AMENDMENT OF APPLICATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 56?", "answers": {"text": ["For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that in determining the novelty of the invention claimed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent of addition regard shall be had also to the complete specification in which the main invention is described. AMENDMENT OF APPLICATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS"], "answer_start": [755]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000486", "title": "Section 56: Validity of patents of addition", "context": "(1) The grant of a patent of addition shall not be refused, and a patent granted as a patent of addition shall not be revoked or invalidated, on the ground only that the invention claimed in the complete specification does not involve any inventive step having regard to any publication or use of—\n(a) the main invention described in the complete specification relating thereto; or\n(b) any improvement in or modification of the main invention described in the complete specification of a patent of addition to the patent for the main invention or of an application for such a patent of addition, and the validity of a patent of addition shall not be questioned on the ground that the invention ought to have been the subject of an independent patent.\n(2) For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that in determining the novelty of the invention claimed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent of addition regard shall be had also to the complete specification in which the main invention is described. AMENDMENT OF APPLICATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS", "question": "According to Section 56, what shall for the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that in determining the novelty of the invention claimed in the complete specification filed in pursuance of an application for a patent of addition regard be?", "answers": {"text": ["had also to the complete specification in which the main invention is described"], "answer_start": [968]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000487", "title": "Section 57: Amendment of application and specification before Controller", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 59, the Controller may, upon application made under this section in the prescribed manner by an applicant for a patent or by a patentee, allow the application for the patent or the complete specification 3or any document relating thereto to be amended subject to such conditions, if any, as the Controller thinks fit:\nProvided that the Controller shall not pass any order allowing or refusing an application to amend an application for a patent or a specification 3or any document relating thereto under this section while any suit before a court for the infringement of the patent or any proceeding before the High Court for the revocation of the patent is pending, whether the suit or proceeding commenced before or after the filing of the application to amend.\n(2) Every application for leave to amend an application for a patent 4or a complete specification or any document relating thereto under this section shall state the nature of the proposed amendment, and shall give full particulars of the reasons for which the application is made.\n(3) Any application for leave to amend an application for a patent or a complete specification or a document related thereto under this section made after the grant of patent and the nature of the proposed amendment may be published.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 57 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 59, the Controller may, upon application made under this section in the prescribed manner by an applicant for a patent or by a patentee, allow the application for the patent or the complete specification 3or any document relating thereto to be amended subject to such conditions, if any, as the Controller thinks fit:"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000488", "title": "Section 57: Amendment of application and specification before Controller", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 59, the Controller may, upon application made under this section in the prescribed manner by an applicant for a patent or by a patentee, allow the application for the patent or the complete specification 3or any document relating thereto to be amended subject to such conditions, if any, as the Controller thinks fit:\nProvided that the Controller shall not pass any order allowing or refusing an application to amend an application for a patent or a specification 3or any document relating thereto under this section while any suit before a court for the infringement of the patent or any proceeding before the High Court for the revocation of the patent is pending, whether the suit or proceeding commenced before or after the filing of the application to amend.\n(2) Every application for leave to amend an application for a patent 4or a complete specification or any document relating thereto under this section shall state the nature of the proposed amendment, and shall give full particulars of the reasons for which the application is made.\n(3) Any application for leave to amend an application for a patent or a complete specification or a document related thereto under this section made after the grant of patent and the nature of the proposed amendment may be published.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 57, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the Controller shall not pass any order allowing or refusing an application to amend an application for a patent or a specification 3or any document relating thereto under this section while any suit before a court for the infringement of the patent or any proceeding before the High Court for the revocation of the patent is pending, whether the suit or proceeding commenced before or after the filing of the application to amend"], "answer_start": [359]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000489", "title": "Section 57: Amendment of application and specification before Controller", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 59, the Controller may, upon application made under this section in the prescribed manner by an applicant for a patent or by a patentee, allow the application for the patent or the complete specification 3or any document relating thereto to be amended subject to such conditions, if any, as the Controller thinks fit:\nProvided that the Controller shall not pass any order allowing or refusing an application to amend an application for a patent or a specification 3or any document relating thereto under this section while any suit before a court for the infringement of the patent or any proceeding before the High Court for the revocation of the patent is pending, whether the suit or proceeding commenced before or after the filing of the application to amend.\n(2) Every application for leave to amend an application for a patent 4or a complete specification or any document relating thereto under this section shall state the nature of the proposed amendment, and shall give full particulars of the reasons for which the application is made.\n(3) Any application for leave to amend an application for a patent or a complete specification or a document related thereto under this section made after the grant of patent and the nature of the proposed amendment may be published.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 57, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application for leave to amend an application for a patent 4or a complete specification or any document relating thereto under this section shall state the nature of the proposed amendment, and shall give full particulars of the reasons for which the application is made"], "answer_start": [809]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000490", "title": "Section 57: Amendment of application and specification before Controller", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 59, the Controller may, upon application made under this section in the prescribed manner by an applicant for a patent or by a patentee, allow the application for the patent or the complete specification 3or any document relating thereto to be amended subject to such conditions, if any, as the Controller thinks fit:\nProvided that the Controller shall not pass any order allowing or refusing an application to amend an application for a patent or a specification 3or any document relating thereto under this section while any suit before a court for the infringement of the patent or any proceeding before the High Court for the revocation of the patent is pending, whether the suit or proceeding commenced before or after the filing of the application to amend.\n(2) Every application for leave to amend an application for a patent 4or a complete specification or any document relating thereto under this section shall state the nature of the proposed amendment, and shall give full particulars of the reasons for which the application is made.\n(3) Any application for leave to amend an application for a patent or a complete specification or a document related thereto under this section made after the grant of patent and the nature of the proposed amendment may be published.", "question": "Under Section 57, what shall every application for leave to amend an application for a patent 4or a complete specification or any document relating thereto under this section state?", "answers": {"text": ["the nature of the proposed amendment, and shall give full particulars of the reasons for which the application is made"], "answer_start": [967]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000491", "title": "Section 57: Amendment of application and specification before Controller", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 59, the Controller may, upon application made under this section in the prescribed manner by an applicant for a patent or by a patentee, allow the application for the patent or the complete specification 3or any document relating thereto to be amended subject to such conditions, if any, as the Controller thinks fit:\nProvided that the Controller shall not pass any order allowing or refusing an application to amend an application for a patent or a specification 3or any document relating thereto under this section while any suit before a court for the infringement of the patent or any proceeding before the High Court for the revocation of the patent is pending, whether the suit or proceeding commenced before or after the filing of the application to amend.\n(2) Every application for leave to amend an application for a patent 4or a complete specification or any document relating thereto under this section shall state the nature of the proposed amendment, and shall give full particulars of the reasons for which the application is made.\n(3) Any application for leave to amend an application for a patent or a complete specification or a document related thereto under this section made after the grant of patent and the nature of the proposed amendment may be published.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 57?", "answers": {"text": ["Any application for leave to amend an application for a patent or a complete specification or a document related thereto under this section made after the grant of patent and the nature of the proposed amendment may be published"], "answer_start": [1091]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000492", "title": "Section 57: Amendment of application and specification before Controller", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 59, the Controller may, upon application made under this section in the prescribed manner by an applicant for a patent or by a patentee, allow the application for the patent or the complete specification 3or any document relating thereto to be amended subject to such conditions, if any, as the Controller thinks fit:\nProvided that the Controller shall not pass any order allowing or refusing an application to amend an application for a patent or a specification 3or any document relating thereto under this section while any suit before a court for the infringement of the patent or any proceeding before the High Court for the revocation of the patent is pending, whether the suit or proceeding commenced before or after the filing of the application to amend.\n(2) Every application for leave to amend an application for a patent 4or a complete specification or any document relating thereto under this section shall state the nature of the proposed amendment, and shall give full particulars of the reasons for which the application is made.\n(3) Any application for leave to amend an application for a patent or a complete specification or a document related thereto under this section made after the grant of patent and the nature of the proposed amendment may be published.", "question": "According to Section 57, what shall any application for leave to amend an application for a patent or a complete specification or a document related thereto under this section made after the grant of patent and the nature of the proposed amendment be?", "answers": {"text": ["published"], "answer_start": [1310]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000493", "title": "Section 57: Amendment of application and specification before Controller", "context": "(4) Where an application is 2published under sub-section (3), any person interested may, within the prescribed period after the 3publication thereof, give notice to the Controller of opposition thereto; and where such a notice is given within the period aforesaid, the Controller shall notify the person by whom the application under this section is made and shall give to that person and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case.\n(5) An amendment under this section of a complete specification may be, or include, an amendment of the priority date of a claim.\n(6) The provisions of this section shall be without prejudice to the right of an applicant for a patent to amend his specification or any other document related thereto to comply with the directions of the Controller issued before the grant of a patent.", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 57 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application is 2published under sub-section (3), any person interested may, within the prescribed period after the 3publication thereof, give notice to the Controller of opposition thereto; and where such a notice is given within the period aforesaid, the Controller shall notify the person by whom the application under this section is made and shall give to that person and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000494", "title": "Section 57: Amendment of application and specification before Controller", "context": "(4) Where an application is 2published under sub-section (3), any person interested may, within the prescribed period after the 3publication thereof, give notice to the Controller of opposition thereto; and where such a notice is given within the period aforesaid, the Controller shall notify the person by whom the application under this section is made and shall give to that person and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case.\n(5) An amendment under this section of a complete specification may be, or include, an amendment of the priority date of a claim.\n(6) The provisions of this section shall be without prejudice to the right of an applicant for a patent to amend his specification or any other document related thereto to comply with the directions of the Controller issued before the grant of a patent.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (5) of Section 57?", "answers": {"text": ["An amendment under this section of a complete specification may be, or include, an amendment of the priority date of a claim"], "answer_start": [464]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000495", "title": "Section 57: Amendment of application and specification before Controller", "context": "(4) Where an application is 2published under sub-section (3), any person interested may, within the prescribed period after the 3publication thereof, give notice to the Controller of opposition thereto; and where such a notice is given within the period aforesaid, the Controller shall notify the person by whom the application under this section is made and shall give to that person and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case.\n(5) An amendment under this section of a complete specification may be, or include, an amendment of the priority date of a claim.\n(6) The provisions of this section shall be without prejudice to the right of an applicant for a patent to amend his specification or any other document related thereto to comply with the directions of the Controller issued before the grant of a patent.", "question": "According to subsection (6) of Section 57, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this section shall be without prejudice to the right of an applicant for a patent to amend his specification or any other document related thereto to comply with the directions of the Controller issued before the grant of a patent"], "answer_start": [594]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000496", "title": "Section 57: Amendment of application and specification before Controller", "context": "(4) Where an application is 2published under sub-section (3), any person interested may, within the prescribed period after the 3publication thereof, give notice to the Controller of opposition thereto; and where such a notice is given within the period aforesaid, the Controller shall notify the person by whom the application under this section is made and shall give to that person and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case.\n(5) An amendment under this section of a complete specification may be, or include, an amendment of the priority date of a claim.\n(6) The provisions of this section shall be without prejudice to the right of an applicant for a patent to amend his specification or any other document related thereto to comply with the directions of the Controller issued before the grant of a patent.", "question": "Under Section 57, what shall the provisions of this section be?", "answers": {"text": ["without prejudice to the right of an applicant for a patent to amend his specification or any other document related thereto to comply with the directions of the Controller issued before the grant of a patent"], "answer_start": [634]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000502", "title": "Section 59: Supplementary provisions as to amendment of application or specification", "context": "(1) No amendment of an application for a patent or a complete specification or any document relating thereto shall be made except by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation, and no amendment thereof shall be allowed, except for the purpose of incorporation of actual fact, and no amendment of a complete specification shall be allowed, the effect of which would be that the specification as amended would claim or describe matter not in substance disclosed or shown in the specification before the amendment, or that any claim of the specification as amended would not fall wholly within the scope of a claim of the specification before the amendment.\n(2) Where after the date of grant of patent any amendment of the specification or any other documents related thereto is allowed by the Controller or by the High Court, as the case may be,—\n(a) the amendment shall for all purposes be deemed to form part of the specification along with other documents related thereto;\n(b) the fact that the specification or any other documents related thereto has been amended shall be published as expeditiously as possible; and", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 59 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["No amendment of an application for a patent or a complete specification or any document relating thereto shall be made except by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation, and no amendment thereof shall be allowed, except for the purpose of incorporation of actual fact, and no amendment of a complete specification shall be allowed, the effect of which would be that the specification as amended would claim or describe matter not in substance disclosed or shown in the specification before the amendment, or that any claim of the specification as amended would not fall wholly within the scope of a claim of the specification before the amendment"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000503", "title": "Section 59: Supplementary provisions as to amendment of application or specification", "context": "(1) No amendment of an application for a patent or a complete specification or any document relating thereto shall be made except by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation, and no amendment thereof shall be allowed, except for the purpose of incorporation of actual fact, and no amendment of a complete specification shall be allowed, the effect of which would be that the specification as amended would claim or describe matter not in substance disclosed or shown in the specification before the amendment, or that any claim of the specification as amended would not fall wholly within the scope of a claim of the specification before the amendment.\n(2) Where after the date of grant of patent any amendment of the specification or any other documents related thereto is allowed by the Controller or by the High Court, as the case may be,—\n(a) the amendment shall for all purposes be deemed to form part of the specification along with other documents related thereto;\n(b) the fact that the specification or any other documents related thereto has been amended shall be published as expeditiously as possible; and", "question": "In Section 59, what is no amendment of an application for a patent or a complete specification or any document relating thereto to be?", "answers": {"text": ["made except by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation, and no amendment thereof shall be allowed, except for the purpose of incorporation of actual fact, and no amendment of a complete specification shall be allowed, the effect of which would be that the specification as amended would claim or describe matter not in substance disclosed or shown in the specification before the amendment, or that any claim of the specification as amended would not fall wholly within the scope of a claim of the specification before the amendment"], "answer_start": [118]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000504", "title": "Section 59: Supplementary provisions as to amendment of application or specification", "context": "(1) No amendment of an application for a patent or a complete specification or any document relating thereto shall be made except by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation, and no amendment thereof shall be allowed, except for the purpose of incorporation of actual fact, and no amendment of a complete specification shall be allowed, the effect of which would be that the specification as amended would claim or describe matter not in substance disclosed or shown in the specification before the amendment, or that any claim of the specification as amended would not fall wholly within the scope of a claim of the specification before the amendment.\n(2) Where after the date of grant of patent any amendment of the specification or any other documents related thereto is allowed by the Controller or by the High Court, as the case may be,—\n(a) the amendment shall for all purposes be deemed to form part of the specification along with other documents related thereto;\n(b) the fact that the specification or any other documents related thereto has been amended shall be published as expeditiously as possible; and", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 59, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where after the date of grant of patent any amendment of the specification or any other documents related thereto is allowed by the Controller or by the High Court, as the case may be,—"], "answer_start": [661]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000505", "title": "Section 59: Supplementary provisions as to amendment of application or specification", "context": "(1) No amendment of an application for a patent or a complete specification or any document relating thereto shall be made except by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation, and no amendment thereof shall be allowed, except for the purpose of incorporation of actual fact, and no amendment of a complete specification shall be allowed, the effect of which would be that the specification as amended would claim or describe matter not in substance disclosed or shown in the specification before the amendment, or that any claim of the specification as amended would not fall wholly within the scope of a claim of the specification before the amendment.\n(2) Where after the date of grant of patent any amendment of the specification or any other documents related thereto is allowed by the Controller or by the High Court, as the case may be,—\n(a) the amendment shall for all purposes be deemed to form part of the specification along with other documents related thereto;\n(b) the fact that the specification or any other documents related thereto has been amended shall be published as expeditiously as possible; and", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 59 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the amendment shall for all purposes be deemed to form part of the specification along with other documents related thereto"], "answer_start": [851]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000506", "title": "Section 59: Supplementary provisions as to amendment of application or specification", "context": "(1) No amendment of an application for a patent or a complete specification or any document relating thereto shall be made except by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation, and no amendment thereof shall be allowed, except for the purpose of incorporation of actual fact, and no amendment of a complete specification shall be allowed, the effect of which would be that the specification as amended would claim or describe matter not in substance disclosed or shown in the specification before the amendment, or that any claim of the specification as amended would not fall wholly within the scope of a claim of the specification before the amendment.\n(2) Where after the date of grant of patent any amendment of the specification or any other documents related thereto is allowed by the Controller or by the High Court, as the case may be,—\n(a) the amendment shall for all purposes be deemed to form part of the specification along with other documents related thereto;\n(b) the fact that the specification or any other documents related thereto has been amended shall be published as expeditiously as possible; and", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 59, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the fact that the specification or any other documents related thereto has been amended shall be published as expeditiously as possible; and"], "answer_start": [980]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000507", "title": "Section 59: Supplementary provisions as to amendment of application or specification", "context": "(1) No amendment of an application for a patent or a complete specification or any document relating thereto shall be made except by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation, and no amendment thereof shall be allowed, except for the purpose of incorporation of actual fact, and no amendment of a complete specification shall be allowed, the effect of which would be that the specification as amended would claim or describe matter not in substance disclosed or shown in the specification before the amendment, or that any claim of the specification as amended would not fall wholly within the scope of a claim of the specification before the amendment.\n(2) Where after the date of grant of patent any amendment of the specification or any other documents related thereto is allowed by the Controller or by the High Court, as the case may be,—\n(a) the amendment shall for all purposes be deemed to form part of the specification along with other documents related thereto;\n(b) the fact that the specification or any other documents related thereto has been amended shall be published as expeditiously as possible; and", "question": "According to Section 59, what shall the fact that the specification or any other documents related thereto has been amended be?", "answers": {"text": ["published as expeditiously as possible"], "answer_start": [1077]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000508", "title": "Section 59: Supplementary provisions as to amendment of application or specification", "context": "(c) the right of the applicant or patentee to make amendment shall not be called in question except on the ground of fraud.\n(3) In construing the specification as amended, reference may be made to the specification as originally accepted. RESTORATION OF LAPSED PATENTS", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 59 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the right of the applicant or patentee to make amendment shall not be called in question except on the ground of fraud"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000509", "title": "Section 59: Supplementary provisions as to amendment of application or specification", "context": "(c) the right of the applicant or patentee to make amendment shall not be called in question except on the ground of fraud.\n(3) In construing the specification as amended, reference may be made to the specification as originally accepted. RESTORATION OF LAPSED PATENTS", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 59?", "answers": {"text": ["In construing the specification as amended, reference may be made to the specification as originally accepted. RESTORATION OF LAPSED PATENTS"], "answer_start": [128]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000510", "title": "Section 59: Supplementary provisions as to amendment of application or specification", "context": "(c) the right of the applicant or patentee to make amendment shall not be called in question except on the ground of fraud.\n(3) In construing the specification as amended, reference may be made to the specification as originally accepted. RESTORATION OF LAPSED PATENTS", "question": "According to Section 59, what shall in construing the specification as amended, reference be?", "answers": {"text": ["made to the specification as originally accepted"], "answer_start": [189]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000511", "title": "Section 60: Applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(1) Where a patent has ceased to have effect by reason of failure to pay any renewal fee within the 1period prescribed under section 5 or within such period as may be allowed under sub-section (4) of section 142, the patentee or his legal representative, and where the patent was held by two or more persons jointly, then, with the leave of the Controller, one or more of them without joining the others, may, within 2eighteen months from the date on which the patent ceased to have effect, make an application for the restoration of the patent.\n(3) An application under this section shall contain a statement, verified in the prescribed manner, fully setting out the circumstances which led to the failure to pay the prescribed fee, and the Controller may require from the applicant such further evidence as he may think necessary.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 60 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a patent has ceased to have effect by reason of failure to pay any renewal fee within the 1period prescribed under section 5 or within such period as may be allowed under sub-section (4) of section 142, the patentee or his legal representative, and where the patent was held by two or more persons jointly, then, with the leave of the Controller, one or more of them without joining the others, may, within 2eighteen months from the date on which the patent ceased to have effect, make an application for the restoration of the patent"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000512", "title": "Section 60: Applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(1) Where a patent has ceased to have effect by reason of failure to pay any renewal fee within the 1period prescribed under section 5 or within such period as may be allowed under sub-section (4) of section 142, the patentee or his legal representative, and where the patent was held by two or more persons jointly, then, with the leave of the Controller, one or more of them without joining the others, may, within 2eighteen months from the date on which the patent ceased to have effect, make an application for the restoration of the patent.\n(3) An application under this section shall contain a statement, verified in the prescribed manner, fully setting out the circumstances which led to the failure to pay the prescribed fee, and the Controller may require from the applicant such further evidence as he may think necessary.", "question": "In Section 60, what is where a patent has ceased to have effect by reason of failure to pay any renewal fee within the 1period prescribed under section 5 or within such period as to be?", "answers": {"text": ["allowed under sub-section (4) of section 142, the patentee or his legal representative, and where the patent was held by two or more persons jointly, then, with the leave of the Controller, one or more of them without joining the others, may, within 2eighteen months from the date on which the patent ceased to have effect, make an application for the restoration of the patent"], "answer_start": [167]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000513", "title": "Section 60: Applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(1) Where a patent has ceased to have effect by reason of failure to pay any renewal fee within the 1period prescribed under section 5 or within such period as may be allowed under sub-section (4) of section 142, the patentee or his legal representative, and where the patent was held by two or more persons jointly, then, with the leave of the Controller, one or more of them without joining the others, may, within 2eighteen months from the date on which the patent ceased to have effect, make an application for the restoration of the patent.\n(3) An application under this section shall contain a statement, verified in the prescribed manner, fully setting out the circumstances which led to the failure to pay the prescribed fee, and the Controller may require from the applicant such further evidence as he may think necessary.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 60, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["An application under this section shall contain a statement, verified in the prescribed manner, fully setting out the circumstances which led to the failure to pay the prescribed fee, and the Controller may require from the applicant such further evidence as he may think necessary"], "answer_start": [550]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000514", "title": "Section 60: Applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(1) Where a patent has ceased to have effect by reason of failure to pay any renewal fee within the 1period prescribed under section 5 or within such period as may be allowed under sub-section (4) of section 142, the patentee or his legal representative, and where the patent was held by two or more persons jointly, then, with the leave of the Controller, one or more of them without joining the others, may, within 2eighteen months from the date on which the patent ceased to have effect, make an application for the restoration of the patent.\n(3) An application under this section shall contain a statement, verified in the prescribed manner, fully setting out the circumstances which led to the failure to pay the prescribed fee, and the Controller may require from the applicant such further evidence as he may think necessary.", "question": "Under Section 60, what shall an application under this section contain?", "answers": {"text": ["a statement, verified in the prescribed manner, fully setting out the circumstances which led to the failure to pay the prescribed fee, and the Controller may require from the applicant such further evidence as he may think necessary"], "answer_start": [598]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000515", "title": "Section 61: Procedure for disposal of applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(1) If, after hearing the applicant in cases where the applicant so desires or the Controller thinks fit, the Controller is prima facie satisfied that the failure to pay the renewal fee was unintentional and that there has been no undue delay in the making of the application, he shall 4publish the application in the prescribed manner; and within the prescribed period any person interested may give notice to the Controller of opposition thereto on either or both of the following grounds, that is to say,—\n(a) that the failure to pay the renewal fee was not unintentional; or\n(b) that there has been undue delay in the making of the application.\n(2) If notice of opposition is given within the period aforesaid, the Controller shall notify the applicant, and shall give to him and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 61?", "answers": {"text": ["If, after hearing the applicant in cases where the applicant so desires or the Controller thinks fit, the Controller is prima facie satisfied that the failure to pay the renewal fee was unintentional and that there has been no undue delay in the making of the application, he shall 4publish the application in the prescribed manner; and within the prescribed period any person interested may give notice to the Controller of opposition thereto on either or both of the following grounds, that is to say,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000516", "title": "Section 61: Procedure for disposal of applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(1) If, after hearing the applicant in cases where the applicant so desires or the Controller thinks fit, the Controller is prima facie satisfied that the failure to pay the renewal fee was unintentional and that there has been no undue delay in the making of the application, he shall 4publish the application in the prescribed manner; and within the prescribed period any person interested may give notice to the Controller of opposition thereto on either or both of the following grounds, that is to say,—\n(a) that the failure to pay the renewal fee was not unintentional; or\n(b) that there has been undue delay in the making of the application.\n(2) If notice of opposition is given within the period aforesaid, the Controller shall notify the applicant, and shall give to him and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 61?", "answers": {"text": ["that the failure to pay the renewal fee was not unintentional; or"], "answer_start": [513]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000517", "title": "Section 61: Procedure for disposal of applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(1) If, after hearing the applicant in cases where the applicant so desires or the Controller thinks fit, the Controller is prima facie satisfied that the failure to pay the renewal fee was unintentional and that there has been no undue delay in the making of the application, he shall 4publish the application in the prescribed manner; and within the prescribed period any person interested may give notice to the Controller of opposition thereto on either or both of the following grounds, that is to say,—\n(a) that the failure to pay the renewal fee was not unintentional; or\n(b) that there has been undue delay in the making of the application.\n(2) If notice of opposition is given within the period aforesaid, the Controller shall notify the applicant, and shall give to him and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 61 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that there has been undue delay in the making of the application"], "answer_start": [583]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000518", "title": "Section 61: Procedure for disposal of applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(1) If, after hearing the applicant in cases where the applicant so desires or the Controller thinks fit, the Controller is prima facie satisfied that the failure to pay the renewal fee was unintentional and that there has been no undue delay in the making of the application, he shall 4publish the application in the prescribed manner; and within the prescribed period any person interested may give notice to the Controller of opposition thereto on either or both of the following grounds, that is to say,—\n(a) that the failure to pay the renewal fee was not unintentional; or\n(b) that there has been undue delay in the making of the application.\n(2) If notice of opposition is given within the period aforesaid, the Controller shall notify the applicant, and shall give to him and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 61?", "answers": {"text": ["If notice of opposition is given within the period aforesaid, the Controller shall notify the applicant, and shall give to him and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case"], "answer_start": [653]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000519", "title": "Section 61: Procedure for disposal of applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(3) If no notice of opposition is given within the period aforesaid or if in the case of opposition, the decision of the Controller is in favour of the applicant, the Controller shall, upon payment of any unpaid renewal fee and such additional fee as may be prescribed, restore the patent and any patent of addition specified in the application which has ceased to have effect on the cesser of that patent.\n(4) The Controller may, if he thinks fit as a condition of restoring the patent, require that an entry shall be made in the register of any document or matter which, under the provisions of this Act, has to be entered in the register but which has not been so entered.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 61, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If no notice of opposition is given within the period aforesaid or if in the case of opposition, the decision of the Controller is in favour of the applicant, the Controller shall, upon payment of any unpaid renewal fee and such additional fee as may be prescribed, restore the patent and any patent of addition specified in the application which has ceased to have effect on the cesser of that patent"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000520", "title": "Section 61: Procedure for disposal of applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(3) If no notice of opposition is given within the period aforesaid or if in the case of opposition, the decision of the Controller is in favour of the applicant, the Controller shall, upon payment of any unpaid renewal fee and such additional fee as may be prescribed, restore the patent and any patent of addition specified in the application which has ceased to have effect on the cesser of that patent.\n(4) The Controller may, if he thinks fit as a condition of restoring the patent, require that an entry shall be made in the register of any document or matter which, under the provisions of this Act, has to be entered in the register but which has not been so entered.", "question": "Under Section 61, what shall if no notice of opposition is given within the period aforesaid or if in the case of opposition, the decision of the controller is in favour of the applicant, the controller shall, upon payment of any unpaid renewal fee and such additional fee as be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed, restore the patent and any patent of addition specified in the application which has ceased to have effect on the cesser of that patent"], "answer_start": [258]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000521", "title": "Section 61: Procedure for disposal of applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(3) If no notice of opposition is given within the period aforesaid or if in the case of opposition, the decision of the Controller is in favour of the applicant, the Controller shall, upon payment of any unpaid renewal fee and such additional fee as may be prescribed, restore the patent and any patent of addition specified in the application which has ceased to have effect on the cesser of that patent.\n(4) The Controller may, if he thinks fit as a condition of restoring the patent, require that an entry shall be made in the register of any document or matter which, under the provisions of this Act, has to be entered in the register but which has not been so entered.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 61?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may, if he thinks fit as a condition of restoring the patent, require that an entry shall be made in the register of any document or matter which, under the provisions of this Act, has to be entered in the register but which has not been so entered"], "answer_start": [411]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000522", "title": "Section 61: Procedure for disposal of applications for restoration of lapsed patents", "context": "(3) If no notice of opposition is given within the period aforesaid or if in the case of opposition, the decision of the Controller is in favour of the applicant, the Controller shall, upon payment of any unpaid renewal fee and such additional fee as may be prescribed, restore the patent and any patent of addition specified in the application which has ceased to have effect on the cesser of that patent.\n(4) The Controller may, if he thinks fit as a condition of restoring the patent, require that an entry shall be made in the register of any document or matter which, under the provisions of this Act, has to be entered in the register but which has not been so entered.", "question": "According to Section 61, what shall the controller may, if he thinks fit as a condition of restoring the patent, require that an entry be?", "answers": {"text": ["made in the register of any document or matter which, under the provisions of this Act, has to be entered in the register but which has not been so entered"], "answer_start": [519]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000523", "title": "Section 62: Rights of patentees of lapsed patents which have been restored", "context": "(1) Where a patent is restored, the rights of the patentee shall be subject to such provisions as may be prescribed and to such other provisions as the Controller thinks fit to impose for the protection or compensation of persons who may have begun to avail themselves of, or have taken definite steps by contract or otherwise to avail themselves of, the patented invention between the date when the patent ceased to have effect and the date of the 5publication of the application for restoration of the patent under this Chapter.\n(2) No suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement of a patent committed between the date on which the patent ceased to have effect and the 1date of publication of the application for restoration of the patent. SURRENDER AND REVOCATION OF PATENTS", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 62 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a patent is restored, the rights of the patentee shall be subject to such provisions as may be prescribed and to such other provisions as the Controller thinks fit to impose for the protection or compensation of persons who may have begun to avail themselves of, or have taken definite steps by contract or otherwise to avail themselves of, the patented invention between the date when the patent ceased to have effect and the date of the 5publication of the application for restoration of the patent under this Chapter"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000524", "title": "Section 62: Rights of patentees of lapsed patents which have been restored", "context": "(1) Where a patent is restored, the rights of the patentee shall be subject to such provisions as may be prescribed and to such other provisions as the Controller thinks fit to impose for the protection or compensation of persons who may have begun to avail themselves of, or have taken definite steps by contract or otherwise to avail themselves of, the patented invention between the date when the patent ceased to have effect and the date of the 5publication of the application for restoration of the patent under this Chapter.\n(2) No suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement of a patent committed between the date on which the patent ceased to have effect and the 1date of publication of the application for restoration of the patent. SURRENDER AND REVOCATION OF PATENTS", "question": "In Section 62, what is where a patent is restored, the rights of the patentee to be?", "answers": {"text": ["subject to such provisions as may be prescribed and to such other provisions as the Controller thinks fit to impose for the protection or compensation of persons who may have begun to avail themselves of, or have taken definite steps by contract or otherwise to avail themselves of, the patented invention between the date when the patent ceased to have effect and the date of the 5publication of the application for restoration of the patent under this Chapter"], "answer_start": [68]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000525", "title": "Section 62: Rights of patentees of lapsed patents which have been restored", "context": "(1) Where a patent is restored, the rights of the patentee shall be subject to such provisions as may be prescribed and to such other provisions as the Controller thinks fit to impose for the protection or compensation of persons who may have begun to avail themselves of, or have taken definite steps by contract or otherwise to avail themselves of, the patented invention between the date when the patent ceased to have effect and the date of the 5publication of the application for restoration of the patent under this Chapter.\n(2) No suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement of a patent committed between the date on which the patent ceased to have effect and the 1date of publication of the application for restoration of the patent. SURRENDER AND REVOCATION OF PATENTS", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 62, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement of a patent committed between the date on which the patent ceased to have effect and the 1date of publication of the application for restoration of the patent. SURRENDER AND REVOCATION OF PATENTS"], "answer_start": [535]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000526", "title": "Section 62: Rights of patentees of lapsed patents which have been restored", "context": "(1) Where a patent is restored, the rights of the patentee shall be subject to such provisions as may be prescribed and to such other provisions as the Controller thinks fit to impose for the protection or compensation of persons who may have begun to avail themselves of, or have taken definite steps by contract or otherwise to avail themselves of, the patented invention between the date when the patent ceased to have effect and the date of the 5publication of the application for restoration of the patent under this Chapter.\n(2) No suit or other proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement of a patent committed between the date on which the patent ceased to have effect and the 1date of publication of the application for restoration of the patent. SURRENDER AND REVOCATION OF PATENTS", "question": "Under Section 62, what shall no suit or other proceeding be?", "answers": {"text": ["commenced or prosecuted in respect of an infringement of a patent committed between the date on which the patent ceased to have effect and the 1date of publication of the application for restoration of the patent"], "answer_start": [572]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000531", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, a patent whether granted before or after the commencement of this Act, may, 4be revoked on a petition of any person interested or of the Central Government or on a counter-claim in a suit for infringement of the patent by the High Court on any of the following grounds, that is to say—\n(a) that the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, was claimed in a valid claim of earlier priority date contained in the complete specification of another patent granted in India;\n(b) that the patent was granted on the application of a person not entitled under the provisions of this Act to apply therefor:\n(c) that the patent was obtained wrongfully in contravention of the rights of the petitioner or any person under or through whom he claims;", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 64, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, a patent whether granted before or after the commencement of this Act, may, 4be revoked on a petition of any person interested or of the Central Government or on a counter-claim in a suit for infringement of the patent by the High Court on any of the following grounds, that is to say—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000532", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, a patent whether granted before or after the commencement of this Act, may, 4be revoked on a petition of any person interested or of the Central Government or on a counter-claim in a suit for infringement of the patent by the High Court on any of the following grounds, that is to say—\n(a) that the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, was claimed in a valid claim of earlier priority date contained in the complete specification of another patent granted in India;\n(b) that the patent was granted on the application of a person not entitled under the provisions of this Act to apply therefor:\n(c) that the patent was obtained wrongfully in contravention of the rights of the petitioner or any person under or through whom he claims;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 64 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, was claimed in a valid claim of earlier priority date contained in the complete specification of another patent granted in India"], "answer_start": [343]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000533", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, a patent whether granted before or after the commencement of this Act, may, 4be revoked on a petition of any person interested or of the Central Government or on a counter-claim in a suit for infringement of the patent by the High Court on any of the following grounds, that is to say—\n(a) that the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, was claimed in a valid claim of earlier priority date contained in the complete specification of another patent granted in India;\n(b) that the patent was granted on the application of a person not entitled under the provisions of this Act to apply therefor:\n(c) that the patent was obtained wrongfully in contravention of the rights of the petitioner or any person under or through whom he claims;", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 64, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the patent was granted on the application of a person not entitled under the provisions of this Act to apply therefor:"], "answer_start": [559]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000534", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, a patent whether granted before or after the commencement of this Act, may, 4be revoked on a petition of any person interested or of the Central Government or on a counter-claim in a suit for infringement of the patent by the High Court on any of the following grounds, that is to say—\n(a) that the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, was claimed in a valid claim of earlier priority date contained in the complete specification of another patent granted in India;\n(b) that the patent was granted on the application of a person not entitled under the provisions of this Act to apply therefor:\n(c) that the patent was obtained wrongfully in contravention of the rights of the petitioner or any person under or through whom he claims;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 64?", "answers": {"text": ["that the patent was obtained wrongfully in contravention of the rights of the petitioner or any person under or through whom he claims"], "answer_start": [687]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000535", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(d) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is not new, having regard to what was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim or to what was published in India or elsewhere in any of the documents referred to in section 13:\n(f) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious or does not involve any inventive step, having regard to what was publicly known or publicly used in India or what was published in India or elsewhere before the priority date of the claim:\n(g) that the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, is not useful;", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 64 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000536", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(d) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is not new, having regard to what was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim or to what was published in India or elsewhere in any of the documents referred to in section 13:\n(f) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious or does not involve any inventive step, having regard to what was publicly known or publicly used in India or what was published in India or elsewhere before the priority date of the claim:\n(g) that the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, is not useful;", "question": "According to clause (e) of Section 64, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is not new, having regard to what was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim or to what was published in India or elsewhere in any of the documents referred to in section 13:"], "answer_start": [120]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000537", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(d) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is not new, having regard to what was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim or to what was published in India or elsewhere in any of the documents referred to in section 13:\n(f) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious or does not involve any inventive step, having regard to what was publicly known or publicly used in India or what was published in India or elsewhere before the priority date of the claim:\n(g) that the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, is not useful;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (f) of Section 64?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious or does not involve any inventive step, having regard to what was publicly known or publicly used in India or what was published in India or elsewhere before the priority date of the claim:"], "answer_start": [419]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000538", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(d) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not an invention within the meaning of this Act;\n(e) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is not new, having regard to what was publicly known or publicly used in India before the priority date of the claim or to what was published in India or elsewhere in any of the documents referred to in section 13:\n(f) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification is obvious or does not involve any inventive step, having regard to what was publicly known or publicly used in India or what was published in India or elsewhere before the priority date of the claim:\n(g) that the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, is not useful;", "question": "What does clause (g) of Section 64 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention, so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification, is not useful"], "answer_start": [704]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000539", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(h) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and fairly describe the invention and the method by which it is to be performed, that is to say, that the description of the method or the instructions for the working of the invention as contained in the complete specification are not by themselves sufficient to enable a person in India possessing average skill in, and average knowledge of, the art to which the invention relates, to work the invention, or that it does not disclose the best method of performing it which was known to the applicant for the patent and for which he was entitled to claim, protection;\n(i) that the scope of any claim of the complete specification is not sufficiently and clearly defined or that any claim of the complete specification is not fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification;\n(j) that the patent was obtained on a false suggestion or representation;\n(k) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not patentable under this Act;", "question": "According to clause (h) of Section 64, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the complete specification does not sufficiently and fairly describe the invention and the method by which it is to be performed, that is to say, that the description of the method or the instructions for the working of the invention as contained in the complete specification are not by themselves sufficient to enable a person in India possessing average skill in, and average knowledge of, the art to which the invention relates, to work the invention, or that it does not disclose the best method of performing it which was known to the applicant for the patent and for which he was entitled to claim, protection"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000540", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(h) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and fairly describe the invention and the method by which it is to be performed, that is to say, that the description of the method or the instructions for the working of the invention as contained in the complete specification are not by themselves sufficient to enable a person in India possessing average skill in, and average knowledge of, the art to which the invention relates, to work the invention, or that it does not disclose the best method of performing it which was known to the applicant for the patent and for which he was entitled to claim, protection;\n(i) that the scope of any claim of the complete specification is not sufficiently and clearly defined or that any claim of the complete specification is not fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification;\n(j) that the patent was obtained on a false suggestion or representation;\n(k) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not patentable under this Act;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 64?", "answers": {"text": ["that the scope of any claim of the complete specification is not sufficiently and clearly defined or that any claim of the complete specification is not fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification"], "answer_start": [631]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000541", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(h) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and fairly describe the invention and the method by which it is to be performed, that is to say, that the description of the method or the instructions for the working of the invention as contained in the complete specification are not by themselves sufficient to enable a person in India possessing average skill in, and average knowledge of, the art to which the invention relates, to work the invention, or that it does not disclose the best method of performing it which was known to the applicant for the patent and for which he was entitled to claim, protection;\n(i) that the scope of any claim of the complete specification is not sufficiently and clearly defined or that any claim of the complete specification is not fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification;\n(j) that the patent was obtained on a false suggestion or representation;\n(k) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not patentable under this Act;", "question": "What does clause (j) of Section 64 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the patent was obtained on a false suggestion or representation"], "answer_start": [847]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000542", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(h) that the complete specification does not sufficiently and fairly describe the invention and the method by which it is to be performed, that is to say, that the description of the method or the instructions for the working of the invention as contained in the complete specification are not by themselves sufficient to enable a person in India possessing average skill in, and average knowledge of, the art to which the invention relates, to work the invention, or that it does not disclose the best method of performing it which was known to the applicant for the patent and for which he was entitled to claim, protection;\n(i) that the scope of any claim of the complete specification is not sufficiently and clearly defined or that any claim of the complete specification is not fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification;\n(j) that the patent was obtained on a false suggestion or representation;\n(k) that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not patentable under this Act;", "question": "According to clause (k) of Section 64, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the subject of any claim of the complete specification is not patentable under this Act"], "answer_start": [921]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000543", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(l) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was secretly used in India, otherwise than as mentioned in sub-section (3), before the priority date of the claim;\n(m) that the applicant for the patent has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(n) that the applicant contravened any direction for secrecy passed under section 35 1or made or caused to be made an application for the grant of a patent outside India in contravention of section 39;\n(o) that leave to amend the complete specification under section 5 or section 58 was obtained by fraud;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (l) of Section 64?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was secretly used in India, otherwise than as mentioned in sub-section (3), before the priority date of the claim"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000544", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(l) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was secretly used in India, otherwise than as mentioned in sub-section (3), before the priority date of the claim;\n(m) that the applicant for the patent has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(n) that the applicant contravened any direction for secrecy passed under section 35 1or made or caused to be made an application for the grant of a patent outside India in contravention of section 39;\n(o) that leave to amend the complete specification under section 5 or section 58 was obtained by fraud;", "question": "What does clause (m) of Section 64 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the applicant for the patent has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge"], "answer_start": [203]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000545", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(l) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was secretly used in India, otherwise than as mentioned in sub-section (3), before the priority date of the claim;\n(m) that the applicant for the patent has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(n) that the applicant contravened any direction for secrecy passed under section 35 1or made or caused to be made an application for the grant of a patent outside India in contravention of section 39;\n(o) that leave to amend the complete specification under section 5 or section 58 was obtained by fraud;", "question": "According to clause (n) of Section 64, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the applicant contravened any direction for secrecy passed under section 35 1or made or caused to be made an application for the grant of a patent outside India in contravention of section 39"], "answer_start": [410]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000546", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(l) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was secretly used in India, otherwise than as mentioned in sub-section (3), before the priority date of the claim;\n(m) that the applicant for the patent has failed to disclose to the Controller the information required by section 8 or has furnished information which in any material particular was false to his knowledge;\n(n) that the applicant contravened any direction for secrecy passed under section 35 1or made or caused to be made an application for the grant of a patent outside India in contravention of section 39;\n(o) that leave to amend the complete specification under section 5 or section 58 was obtained by fraud;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (o) of Section 64?", "answers": {"text": ["that leave to amend the complete specification under section 5 or section 58 was obtained by fraud"], "answer_start": [612]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000547", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(p) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(q) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere.\n(2) For the purposes of clauses (e) and (f) of sub-section (1),—\n(a) no account shall be taken of 2personal document or secret trial or secret use; and", "question": "What does clause (p) of Section 64 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000548", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(p) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(q) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere.\n(2) For the purposes of clauses (e) and (f) of sub-section (1),—\n(a) no account shall be taken of 2personal document or secret trial or secret use; and", "question": "According to clause (q) of Section 64, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere"], "answer_start": [159]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000549", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(p) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(q) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere.\n(2) For the purposes of clauses (e) and (f) of sub-section (1),—\n(a) no account shall be taken of 2personal document or secret trial or secret use; and", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 64, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of clauses (e) and (f) of sub-section (1),—"], "answer_start": [384]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000550", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(p) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(q) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere.\n(2) For the purposes of clauses (e) and (f) of sub-section (1),—\n(a) no account shall be taken of 2personal document or secret trial or secret use; and", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 64 state?", "answers": {"text": ["no account shall be taken of 2personal document or secret trial or secret use; and"], "answer_start": [449]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000551", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(p) that the complete specification does not disclose or wrongly mentions the source or geographical origin of biological material used for the invention;\n(q) that the invention so far as claimed in any claim of the complete specification was anticipated having regard to the knowledge, oral or otherwise, available within any local or indigenous community in India or elsewhere.\n(2) For the purposes of clauses (e) and (f) of sub-section (1),—\n(a) no account shall be taken of 2personal document or secret trial or secret use; and", "question": "In Section 64, what is no account to be?", "answers": {"text": ["taken of 2personal document or secret trial or secret use"], "answer_start": [469]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000552", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(b) where the patent is for a process or for a product as made by a process described or claimed the importation into India of the product made abroad by that process shall constitute knowledge or use in India of the invention on the date of the importation, except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only.\n(3) For the purpose of clause (l) of sub-section (1), no account shall be taken of any use of the invention—\n(a) for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only; or\n(b) by the Government or by any person authorised by the Government or by a Government undertaking, in consequence of the applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title having communicated or disclosed the invention directly or indirectly to the Government or person authorised as aforesaid or to the Government undertaking; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 64?", "answers": {"text": ["where the patent is for a process or for a product as made by a process described or claimed the importation into India of the product made abroad by that process shall constitute knowledge or use in India of the invention on the date of the importation, except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000553", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(b) where the patent is for a process or for a product as made by a process described or claimed the importation into India of the product made abroad by that process shall constitute knowledge or use in India of the invention on the date of the importation, except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only.\n(3) For the purpose of clause (l) of sub-section (1), no account shall be taken of any use of the invention—\n(a) for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only; or\n(b) by the Government or by any person authorised by the Government or by a Government undertaking, in consequence of the applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title having communicated or disclosed the invention directly or indirectly to the Government or person authorised as aforesaid or to the Government undertaking; or", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 64 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purpose of clause (l) of sub-section (1), no account shall be taken of any use of the invention—"], "answer_start": [358]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000554", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(b) where the patent is for a process or for a product as made by a process described or claimed the importation into India of the product made abroad by that process shall constitute knowledge or use in India of the invention on the date of the importation, except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only.\n(3) For the purpose of clause (l) of sub-section (1), no account shall be taken of any use of the invention—\n(a) for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only; or\n(b) by the Government or by any person authorised by the Government or by a Government undertaking, in consequence of the applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title having communicated or disclosed the invention directly or indirectly to the Government or person authorised as aforesaid or to the Government undertaking; or", "question": "In Section 64, what is for the purpose of clause (l) of sub-section (1), no account to be?", "answers": {"text": ["taken of any use of the invention—"], "answer_start": [428]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000555", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(b) where the patent is for a process or for a product as made by a process described or claimed the importation into India of the product made abroad by that process shall constitute knowledge or use in India of the invention on the date of the importation, except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only.\n(3) For the purpose of clause (l) of sub-section (1), no account shall be taken of any use of the invention—\n(a) for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only; or\n(b) by the Government or by any person authorised by the Government or by a Government undertaking, in consequence of the applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title having communicated or disclosed the invention directly or indirectly to the Government or person authorised as aforesaid or to the Government undertaking; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 64?", "answers": {"text": ["for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only; or"], "answer_start": [467]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000556", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(b) where the patent is for a process or for a product as made by a process described or claimed the importation into India of the product made abroad by that process shall constitute knowledge or use in India of the invention on the date of the importation, except where such importation has been for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only.\n(3) For the purpose of clause (l) of sub-section (1), no account shall be taken of any use of the invention—\n(a) for the purpose of reasonable trial or experiment only; or\n(b) by the Government or by any person authorised by the Government or by a Government undertaking, in consequence of the applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title having communicated or disclosed the invention directly or indirectly to the Government or person authorised as aforesaid or to the Government undertaking; or", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 64 state?", "answers": {"text": ["by the Government or by any person authorised by the Government or by a Government undertaking, in consequence of the applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title having communicated or disclosed the invention directly or indirectly to the Government or person authorised as aforesaid or to the Government undertaking; or"], "answer_start": [530]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000557", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(c) by any other person, in consequence of the applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title having communicated or disclosed the invention, and without the consent or acquiescence of the applicant or of any person from whom he derives title.\n(4) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), a patent may be revoked by the High Court on the petition of the Central Government, if the High Court is satisfied that the patentee has without reasonable cause failed to comply with the request of the Central Government to make, use or exercise the patented invention for the purposes of Government within the meaning of section 99 upon reasonable terms.", "question": "According to clause (c) of Section 64, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["by any other person, in consequence of the applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title having communicated or disclosed the invention, and without the consent or acquiescence of the applicant or of any person from whom he derives title"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000558", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(c) by any other person, in consequence of the applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title having communicated or disclosed the invention, and without the consent or acquiescence of the applicant or of any person from whom he derives title.\n(4) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), a patent may be revoked by the High Court on the petition of the Central Government, if the High Court is satisfied that the patentee has without reasonable cause failed to comply with the request of the Central Government to make, use or exercise the patented invention for the purposes of Government within the meaning of section 99 upon reasonable terms.", "question": "According to subsection (4) of Section 64, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), a patent may be revoked by the High Court on the petition of the Central Government, if the High Court is satisfied that the patentee has without reasonable cause failed to comply with the request of the Central Government to make, use or exercise the patented invention for the purposes of Government within the meaning of section 99 upon reasonable terms"], "answer_start": [267]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000559", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(c) by any other person, in consequence of the applicant for the patent or any person from whom he derives title having communicated or disclosed the invention, and without the consent or acquiescence of the applicant or of any person from whom he derives title.\n(4) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), a patent may be revoked by the High Court on the petition of the Central Government, if the High Court is satisfied that the patentee has without reasonable cause failed to comply with the request of the Central Government to make, use or exercise the patented invention for the purposes of Government within the meaning of section 99 upon reasonable terms.", "question": "Under Section 64, what shall without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), a patent be?", "answers": {"text": ["revoked by the High Court on the petition of the Central Government, if the High Court is satisfied that the patentee has without reasonable cause failed to comply with the request of the Central Government to make, use or exercise the patented invention for the purposes of Government within the meaning of section 99 upon reasonable terms"], "answer_start": [349]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000560", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(5) A notice of any petition for revocation of a patent under this section shall be served on all persons appearing from the register to be proprietors of that patent or to have shares or interests therein and it shall not be necessary to serve a notice on any other person. 65. Revocation of patent or amendment of complete specification on directions from Government in cases relating to atomic energy.—(1) Where at any time after grant of a patent, the Central Government is satisfied that a patent is for an invention relating to atomic energy for which no patent can be granted under sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (3 of 1962), it may direct the Controller to revoke the patent, and thereupon the Controller, after giving notice, to the patentee and every other person whose name has been entered in the register as having an interest in the patent, and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, may revoke the patent.\n(2) In any proceedings under sub-section (1), the Controller may allow the patentee to amend the complete specification in such manner as he considers necessary instead of revoking the patent.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (5) of Section 64?", "answers": {"text": ["A notice of any petition for revocation of a patent under this section shall be served on all persons appearing from the register to be proprietors of that patent or to have shares or interests therein and it shall not be necessary to serve a notice on any other person. 65. Revocation of patent or amendment of complete specification on directions from Government in cases relating to atomic energy.—(1) Where at any time after grant of a patent, the Central Government is satisfied that a patent is for an invention relating to atomic energy for which no patent can be granted under sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (3 of 1962), it may direct the Controller to revoke the patent, and thereupon the Controller, after giving notice, to the patentee and every other person whose name has been entered in the register as having an interest in the patent, and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, may revoke the patent"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000561", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(5) A notice of any petition for revocation of a patent under this section shall be served on all persons appearing from the register to be proprietors of that patent or to have shares or interests therein and it shall not be necessary to serve a notice on any other person. 65. Revocation of patent or amendment of complete specification on directions from Government in cases relating to atomic energy.—(1) Where at any time after grant of a patent, the Central Government is satisfied that a patent is for an invention relating to atomic energy for which no patent can be granted under sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (3 of 1962), it may direct the Controller to revoke the patent, and thereupon the Controller, after giving notice, to the patentee and every other person whose name has been entered in the register as having an interest in the patent, and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, may revoke the patent.\n(2) In any proceedings under sub-section (1), the Controller may allow the patentee to amend the complete specification in such manner as he considers necessary instead of revoking the patent.", "question": "According to Section 64, what shall a notice of any petition for revocation of a patent under this section be?", "answers": {"text": ["served on all persons appearing from the register to be proprietors of that patent or to have shares or interests therein and it shall not be necessary to serve a notice on any other person"], "answer_start": [84]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000562", "title": "Section 64: Revocation of Power patents", "context": "(5) A notice of any petition for revocation of a patent under this section shall be served on all persons appearing from the register to be proprietors of that patent or to have shares or interests therein and it shall not be necessary to serve a notice on any other person. 65. Revocation of patent or amendment of complete specification on directions from Government in cases relating to atomic energy.—(1) Where at any time after grant of a patent, the Central Government is satisfied that a patent is for an invention relating to atomic energy for which no patent can be granted under sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (3 of 1962), it may direct the Controller to revoke the patent, and thereupon the Controller, after giving notice, to the patentee and every other person whose name has been entered in the register as having an interest in the patent, and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, may revoke the patent.\n(2) In any proceedings under sub-section (1), the Controller may allow the patentee to amend the complete specification in such manner as he considers necessary instead of revoking the patent.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 64 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In any proceedings under sub-section (1), the Controller may allow the patentee to amend the complete specification in such manner as he considers necessary instead of revoking the patent"], "answer_start": [964]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000566", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(1) There shall be kept at the patent office a register of patents, wherein shall be entered—\n(a) the names and addresses of grantees of patents;\n(b) notifications of assignments and of transmissions of patents, of licences under patents, and of amendments, extensions, an revocations of patents; and\n(c) particulars of such other matters affecting the validity or proprietorship of patents as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 67 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be kept at the patent office a register of patents, wherein shall be entered—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000567", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(1) There shall be kept at the patent office a register of patents, wherein shall be entered—\n(a) the names and addresses of grantees of patents;\n(b) notifications of assignments and of transmissions of patents, of licences under patents, and of amendments, extensions, an revocations of patents; and\n(c) particulars of such other matters affecting the validity or proprietorship of patents as may be prescribed.", "question": "In Section 67, what is there to be?", "answers": {"text": ["kept at the patent office a register of patents, wherein shall be entered—"], "answer_start": [19]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000568", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(1) There shall be kept at the patent office a register of patents, wherein shall be entered—\n(a) the names and addresses of grantees of patents;\n(b) notifications of assignments and of transmissions of patents, of licences under patents, and of amendments, extensions, an revocations of patents; and\n(c) particulars of such other matters affecting the validity or proprietorship of patents as may be prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 67?", "answers": {"text": ["the names and addresses of grantees of patents"], "answer_start": [98]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000569", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(1) There shall be kept at the patent office a register of patents, wherein shall be entered—\n(a) the names and addresses of grantees of patents;\n(b) notifications of assignments and of transmissions of patents, of licences under patents, and of amendments, extensions, an revocations of patents; and\n(c) particulars of such other matters affecting the validity or proprietorship of patents as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 67 state?", "answers": {"text": ["notifications of assignments and of transmissions of patents, of licences under patents, and of amendments, extensions, an revocations of patents; and"], "answer_start": [150]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000570", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(1) There shall be kept at the patent office a register of patents, wherein shall be entered—\n(a) the names and addresses of grantees of patents;\n(b) notifications of assignments and of transmissions of patents, of licences under patents, and of amendments, extensions, an revocations of patents; and\n(c) particulars of such other matters affecting the validity or proprietorship of patents as may be prescribed.", "question": "According to clause (c) of Section 67, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["particulars of such other matters affecting the validity or proprietorship of patents as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [305]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000571", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(1) There shall be kept at the patent office a register of patents, wherein shall be entered—\n(a) the names and addresses of grantees of patents;\n(b) notifications of assignments and of transmissions of patents, of licences under patents, and of amendments, extensions, an revocations of patents; and\n(c) particulars of such other matters affecting the validity or proprietorship of patents as may be prescribed.", "question": "According to Section 67, what shall particulars of such other matters affecting the validity or proprietorship of patents as be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed"], "answer_start": [401]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000572", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(2) No notice of any trust, whether express, implied or constructive, shall be entered in the register, and the Controller shall not be affected by any such notice.\n(3) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Controller.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Controller to keep the register of patents or any part thereof in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), a copy of, or extracts from, the register of patents, certified to be a true copy under the hand of the Controller or any officer duly authorised by the Controller in this behalf shall, in all legal proceedings, be admissible in evidence.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 67 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["No notice of any trust, whether express, implied or constructive, shall be entered in the register, and the Controller shall not be affected by any such notice"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000573", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(2) No notice of any trust, whether express, implied or constructive, shall be entered in the register, and the Controller shall not be affected by any such notice.\n(3) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Controller.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Controller to keep the register of patents or any part thereof in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), a copy of, or extracts from, the register of patents, certified to be a true copy under the hand of the Controller or any officer duly authorised by the Controller in this behalf shall, in all legal proceedings, be admissible in evidence.", "question": "In Section 67, what is no notice of any trust, whether express, implied or constructive to be?", "answers": {"text": ["entered in the register, and the Controller shall not be affected by any such notice"], "answer_start": [79]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000574", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(2) No notice of any trust, whether express, implied or constructive, shall be entered in the register, and the Controller shall not be affected by any such notice.\n(3) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Controller.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Controller to keep the register of patents or any part thereof in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), a copy of, or extracts from, the register of patents, certified to be a true copy under the hand of the Controller or any officer duly authorised by the Controller in this behalf shall, in all legal proceedings, be admissible in evidence.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 67, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Controller"], "answer_start": [169]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000575", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(2) No notice of any trust, whether express, implied or constructive, shall be entered in the register, and the Controller shall not be affected by any such notice.\n(3) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Controller.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Controller to keep the register of patents or any part thereof in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), a copy of, or extracts from, the register of patents, certified to be a true copy under the hand of the Controller or any officer duly authorised by the Controller in this behalf shall, in all legal proceedings, be admissible in evidence.", "question": "Under Section 67, what shall subject to the superintendence and direction of the central government, the register be?", "answers": {"text": ["kept under the control and management of the Controller"], "answer_start": [263]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000576", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(2) No notice of any trust, whether express, implied or constructive, shall be entered in the register, and the Controller shall not be affected by any such notice.\n(3) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Controller.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Controller to keep the register of patents or any part thereof in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), a copy of, or extracts from, the register of patents, certified to be a true copy under the hand of the Controller or any officer duly authorised by the Controller in this behalf shall, in all legal proceedings, be admissible in evidence.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 67?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Controller to keep the register of patents or any part thereof in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [324]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000577", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(2) No notice of any trust, whether express, implied or constructive, shall be entered in the register, and the Controller shall not be affected by any such notice.\n(3) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Controller.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Controller to keep the register of patents or any part thereof in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), a copy of, or extracts from, the register of patents, certified to be a true copy under the hand of the Controller or any officer duly authorised by the Controller in this behalf shall, in all legal proceedings, be admissible in evidence.", "question": "According to Section 67, what shall notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it be?", "answers": {"text": ["lawful for the Controller to keep the register of patents or any part thereof in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [391]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000578", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(2) No notice of any trust, whether express, implied or constructive, shall be entered in the register, and the Controller shall not be affected by any such notice.\n(3) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Controller.\n(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Controller to keep the register of patents or any part thereof in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), a copy of, or extracts from, the register of patents, certified to be a true copy under the hand of the Controller or any officer duly authorised by the Controller in this behalf shall, in all legal proceedings, be admissible in evidence.", "question": "What does subsection (5) of Section 67 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), a copy of, or extracts from, the register of patents, certified to be a true copy under the hand of the Controller or any officer duly authorised by the Controller in this behalf shall, in all legal proceedings, be admissible in evidence"], "answer_start": [583]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000579", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(6) In the event the register is kept wholly or partly in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form,—\n(a) reference in this Act to an entry in the register shall be deemed to include reference to a record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register;\n(b) references in this Act to particulars being registered or entered in the register shall be deemed to include references to the keeping of record of those particulars comprising the register or part of the register in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form; and\n(c) references in this Act to the rectification of the register are to be read as including references to the rectification of the record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (6) of Section 67?", "answers": {"text": ["In the event the register is kept wholly or partly in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000580", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(6) In the event the register is kept wholly or partly in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form,—\n(a) reference in this Act to an entry in the register shall be deemed to include reference to a record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register;\n(b) references in this Act to particulars being registered or entered in the register shall be deemed to include references to the keeping of record of those particulars comprising the register or part of the register in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form; and\n(c) references in this Act to the rectification of the register are to be read as including references to the rectification of the record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 67?", "answers": {"text": ["reference in this Act to an entry in the register shall be deemed to include reference to a record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register"], "answer_start": [122]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000581", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(6) In the event the register is kept wholly or partly in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form,—\n(a) reference in this Act to an entry in the register shall be deemed to include reference to a record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register;\n(b) references in this Act to particulars being registered or entered in the register shall be deemed to include references to the keeping of record of those particulars comprising the register or part of the register in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form; and\n(c) references in this Act to the rectification of the register are to be read as including references to the rectification of the record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register.", "question": "Under Section 67, what shall reference in this act to an entry in the register be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to include reference to a record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register"], "answer_start": [181]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000582", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(6) In the event the register is kept wholly or partly in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form,—\n(a) reference in this Act to an entry in the register shall be deemed to include reference to a record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register;\n(b) references in this Act to particulars being registered or entered in the register shall be deemed to include references to the keeping of record of those particulars comprising the register or part of the register in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form; and\n(c) references in this Act to the rectification of the register are to be read as including references to the rectification of the record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 67, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["references in this Act to particulars being registered or entered in the register shall be deemed to include references to the keeping of record of those particulars comprising the register or part of the register in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form; and"], "answer_start": [359]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000583", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(6) In the event the register is kept wholly or partly in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form,—\n(a) reference in this Act to an entry in the register shall be deemed to include reference to a record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register;\n(b) references in this Act to particulars being registered or entered in the register shall be deemed to include references to the keeping of record of those particulars comprising the register or part of the register in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form; and\n(c) references in this Act to the rectification of the register are to be read as including references to the rectification of the record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register.", "question": "According to Section 67, what shall references in this act to particulars being registered or entered in the register be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to include references to the keeping of record of those particulars comprising the register or part of the register in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form"], "answer_start": [450]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000584", "title": "Section 67: Register of patents and particulars to be entered therein", "context": "(6) In the event the register is kept wholly or partly in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form,—\n(a) reference in this Act to an entry in the register shall be deemed to include reference to a record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register;\n(b) references in this Act to particulars being registered or entered in the register shall be deemed to include references to the keeping of record of those particulars comprising the register or part of the register in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form; and\n(c) references in this Act to the rectification of the register are to be read as including references to the rectification of the record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register.", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 67 state?", "answers": {"text": ["references in this Act to the rectification of the register are to be read as including references to the rectification of the record of particulars kept in computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form and comprising the register or part of the register"], "answer_start": [643]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000585", "title": "Section 68: Assignments, etc., not to be valid unless in writing and duly executed", "context": "An assignment of a patent or of a share in a patent, a mortgage, licence or the creation of any other interest in a patent shall not be valid unless the same were in writing and the agreement between the parties concerned is reduced to the form of a document embodying all the terms and conditions governing their rights and obligations and duly executed.", "question": "What does Section 68 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["An assignment of a patent or of a share in a patent, a mortgage, licence or the creation of any other interest in a patent shall not be valid unless the same were in writing and the agreement between the parties concerned is reduced to the form of a document embodying all the terms and conditions governing their rights and obligations and duly executed"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000586", "title": "Section 68: Assignments, etc., not to be valid unless in writing and duly executed", "context": "An assignment of a patent or of a share in a patent, a mortgage, licence or the creation of any other interest in a patent shall not be valid unless the same were in writing and the agreement between the parties concerned is reduced to the form of a document embodying all the terms and conditions governing their rights and obligations and duly executed.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 68?", "answers": {"text": ["An assignment of a patent or of a share in a patent, a mortgage, licence or the creation of any other interest in a patent shall not be valid unless the same were in writing and the agreement between the parties concerned is reduced to the form of a document embodying all the terms and conditions governing their rights and obligations and duly executed"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000587", "title": "Section 69: Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc", "context": "(1) Where any person becomes entitled by assignment, transmission or operation of law to a patent or to a share in a patent or becomes entitled as a mortgagee, licensee or otherwise to any other interest in a patent, he shall apply in writing in the prescribed manner to the Controller for the registration of his title or, as the case may be, of notice of his interest in the register.\n(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), an application for the registration of the title of any person becoming entitled by assignment to a patent or a share in a patent or becoming entitled by virtue of a mortgage, licence or other instrument to any other interest in a patent may be made in the prescribed manner by the assignor, mortgagor, licensor or other party to that instrument, as the case may be.\n(3) Where an application is made under this section for the registration of the title of any person the Controller shall, upon proof of title to his satisfaction,—\n(a) where that person is entitled to a patent or a share in a patent, register him in the register as proprietor or co-proprietor of the patent, and enter in the register particulars of the instrument or event by which he derives title; or", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 69, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any person becomes entitled by assignment, transmission or operation of law to a patent or to a share in a patent or becomes entitled as a mortgagee, licensee or otherwise to any other interest in a patent, he shall apply in writing in the prescribed manner to the Controller for the registration of his title or, as the case may be, of notice of his interest in the register"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000588", "title": "Section 69: Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc", "context": "(1) Where any person becomes entitled by assignment, transmission or operation of law to a patent or to a share in a patent or becomes entitled as a mortgagee, licensee or otherwise to any other interest in a patent, he shall apply in writing in the prescribed manner to the Controller for the registration of his title or, as the case may be, of notice of his interest in the register.\n(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), an application for the registration of the title of any person becoming entitled by assignment to a patent or a share in a patent or becoming entitled by virtue of a mortgage, licence or other instrument to any other interest in a patent may be made in the prescribed manner by the assignor, mortgagor, licensor or other party to that instrument, as the case may be.\n(3) Where an application is made under this section for the registration of the title of any person the Controller shall, upon proof of title to his satisfaction,—\n(a) where that person is entitled to a patent or a share in a patent, register him in the register as proprietor or co-proprietor of the patent, and enter in the register particulars of the instrument or event by which he derives title; or", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 69 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), an application for the registration of the title of any person becoming entitled by assignment to a patent or a share in a patent or becoming entitled by virtue of a mortgage, licence or other instrument to any other interest in a patent may be made in the prescribed manner by the assignor, mortgagor, licensor or other party to that instrument, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [391]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000589", "title": "Section 69: Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc", "context": "(1) Where any person becomes entitled by assignment, transmission or operation of law to a patent or to a share in a patent or becomes entitled as a mortgagee, licensee or otherwise to any other interest in a patent, he shall apply in writing in the prescribed manner to the Controller for the registration of his title or, as the case may be, of notice of his interest in the register.\n(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), an application for the registration of the title of any person becoming entitled by assignment to a patent or a share in a patent or becoming entitled by virtue of a mortgage, licence or other instrument to any other interest in a patent may be made in the prescribed manner by the assignor, mortgagor, licensor or other party to that instrument, as the case may be.\n(3) Where an application is made under this section for the registration of the title of any person the Controller shall, upon proof of title to his satisfaction,—\n(a) where that person is entitled to a patent or a share in a patent, register him in the register as proprietor or co-proprietor of the patent, and enter in the register particulars of the instrument or event by which he derives title; or", "question": "In Section 69, what is without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), an application for the registration of the title of any person becoming entitled by assignment to a patent or a share in a patent or becoming entitled by virtue of a mortgage, licence or other instrument to any other interest in a patent to be?", "answers": {"text": ["made in the prescribed manner by the assignor, mortgagor, licensor or other party to that instrument, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [692]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000590", "title": "Section 69: Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc", "context": "(1) Where any person becomes entitled by assignment, transmission or operation of law to a patent or to a share in a patent or becomes entitled as a mortgagee, licensee or otherwise to any other interest in a patent, he shall apply in writing in the prescribed manner to the Controller for the registration of his title or, as the case may be, of notice of his interest in the register.\n(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), an application for the registration of the title of any person becoming entitled by assignment to a patent or a share in a patent or becoming entitled by virtue of a mortgage, licence or other instrument to any other interest in a patent may be made in the prescribed manner by the assignor, mortgagor, licensor or other party to that instrument, as the case may be.\n(3) Where an application is made under this section for the registration of the title of any person the Controller shall, upon proof of title to his satisfaction,—\n(a) where that person is entitled to a patent or a share in a patent, register him in the register as proprietor or co-proprietor of the patent, and enter in the register particulars of the instrument or event by which he derives title; or", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 69, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application is made under this section for the registration of the title of any person the Controller shall, upon proof of title to his satisfaction,—"], "answer_start": [818]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000591", "title": "Section 69: Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc", "context": "(1) Where any person becomes entitled by assignment, transmission or operation of law to a patent or to a share in a patent or becomes entitled as a mortgagee, licensee or otherwise to any other interest in a patent, he shall apply in writing in the prescribed manner to the Controller for the registration of his title or, as the case may be, of notice of his interest in the register.\n(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), an application for the registration of the title of any person becoming entitled by assignment to a patent or a share in a patent or becoming entitled by virtue of a mortgage, licence or other instrument to any other interest in a patent may be made in the prescribed manner by the assignor, mortgagor, licensor or other party to that instrument, as the case may be.\n(3) Where an application is made under this section for the registration of the title of any person the Controller shall, upon proof of title to his satisfaction,—\n(a) where that person is entitled to a patent or a share in a patent, register him in the register as proprietor or co-proprietor of the patent, and enter in the register particulars of the instrument or event by which he derives title; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 69 state?", "answers": {"text": ["where that person is entitled to a patent or a share in a patent, register him in the register as proprietor or co-proprietor of the patent, and enter in the register particulars of the instrument or event by which he derives title; or"], "answer_start": [982]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000592", "title": "Section 69: Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc", "context": "(b) where that person is entitled to any other interest in the patent, enter in the register notice of his interest, with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating it:\nProvided that if there is any dispute between the parties whether the assignment, mortgage, licence, transmission, operation of law or any other such transaction has validly vested in such person a title to the patent or any share or interest therein, the Controller may refuse to take any action under clause (a) or, as the case may be, under clause (b), until the rights of the parties have been determined by a competent court.\n(4) There shall be supplied to the Controller in the prescribed manner for being filed in the patent office copies of all agreements, licences and other documents affecting the title to any patent or any licence thereunder authenticated in the prescribed manner and also such other documents as may be prescribed relevant to the subject-matter:\nProvided that in the case of a licence granted under a patent, the Controller shall, if so requested by the patentee or licensee, take steps for securing that the terms of the licence are not disclosed to any person except under the order of a court.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 69, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["where that person is entitled to any other interest in the patent, enter in the register notice of his interest, with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating it:"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000593", "title": "Section 69: Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc", "context": "(b) where that person is entitled to any other interest in the patent, enter in the register notice of his interest, with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating it:\nProvided that if there is any dispute between the parties whether the assignment, mortgage, licence, transmission, operation of law or any other such transaction has validly vested in such person a title to the patent or any share or interest therein, the Controller may refuse to take any action under clause (a) or, as the case may be, under clause (b), until the rights of the parties have been determined by a competent court.\n(4) There shall be supplied to the Controller in the prescribed manner for being filed in the patent office copies of all agreements, licences and other documents affecting the title to any patent or any licence thereunder authenticated in the prescribed manner and also such other documents as may be prescribed relevant to the subject-matter:\nProvided that in the case of a licence granted under a patent, the Controller shall, if so requested by the patentee or licensee, take steps for securing that the terms of the licence are not disclosed to any person except under the order of a court.", "question": "What is stated in the proviso to Section 69?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that if there is any dispute between the parties whether the assignment, mortgage, licence, transmission, operation of law or any other such transaction has validly vested in such person a title to the patent or any share or interest therein, the Controller may refuse to take any action under clause (a) or, as the case may be, under clause (b), until the rights of the parties have been determined by a competent court"], "answer_start": [174]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000594", "title": "Section 69: Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc", "context": "(b) where that person is entitled to any other interest in the patent, enter in the register notice of his interest, with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating it:\nProvided that if there is any dispute between the parties whether the assignment, mortgage, licence, transmission, operation of law or any other such transaction has validly vested in such person a title to the patent or any share or interest therein, the Controller may refuse to take any action under clause (a) or, as the case may be, under clause (b), until the rights of the parties have been determined by a competent court.\n(4) There shall be supplied to the Controller in the prescribed manner for being filed in the patent office copies of all agreements, licences and other documents affecting the title to any patent or any licence thereunder authenticated in the prescribed manner and also such other documents as may be prescribed relevant to the subject-matter:\nProvided that in the case of a licence granted under a patent, the Controller shall, if so requested by the patentee or licensee, take steps for securing that the terms of the licence are not disclosed to any person except under the order of a court.", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 69 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be supplied to the Controller in the prescribed manner for being filed in the patent office copies of all agreements, licences and other documents affecting the title to any patent or any licence thereunder authenticated in the prescribed manner and also such other documents as may be prescribed relevant to the subject-matter:"], "answer_start": [609]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000595", "title": "Section 69: Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc", "context": "(b) where that person is entitled to any other interest in the patent, enter in the register notice of his interest, with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating it:\nProvided that if there is any dispute between the parties whether the assignment, mortgage, licence, transmission, operation of law or any other such transaction has validly vested in such person a title to the patent or any share or interest therein, the Controller may refuse to take any action under clause (a) or, as the case may be, under clause (b), until the rights of the parties have been determined by a competent court.\n(4) There shall be supplied to the Controller in the prescribed manner for being filed in the patent office copies of all agreements, licences and other documents affecting the title to any patent or any licence thereunder authenticated in the prescribed manner and also such other documents as may be prescribed relevant to the subject-matter:\nProvided that in the case of a licence granted under a patent, the Controller shall, if so requested by the patentee or licensee, take steps for securing that the terms of the licence are not disclosed to any person except under the order of a court.", "question": "In Section 69, what is there to be?", "answers": {"text": ["supplied to the Controller in the prescribed manner for being filed in the patent office copies of all agreements, licences and other documents affecting the title to any patent or any licence thereunder authenticated in the prescribed manner and also such other documents as may be prescribed relevant to the subject-matter:"], "answer_start": [624]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000596", "title": "Section 69: Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc", "context": "(b) where that person is entitled to any other interest in the patent, enter in the register notice of his interest, with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating it:\nProvided that if there is any dispute between the parties whether the assignment, mortgage, licence, transmission, operation of law or any other such transaction has validly vested in such person a title to the patent or any share or interest therein, the Controller may refuse to take any action under clause (a) or, as the case may be, under clause (b), until the rights of the parties have been determined by a competent court.\n(4) There shall be supplied to the Controller in the prescribed manner for being filed in the patent office copies of all agreements, licences and other documents affecting the title to any patent or any licence thereunder authenticated in the prescribed manner and also such other documents as may be prescribed relevant to the subject-matter:\nProvided that in the case of a licence granted under a patent, the Controller shall, if so requested by the patentee or licensee, take steps for securing that the terms of the licence are not disclosed to any person except under the order of a court.", "question": "What is stated in the proviso to Section 69?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that in the case of a licence granted under a patent, the Controller shall, if so requested by the patentee or licensee, take steps for securing that the terms of the licence are not disclosed to any person except under the order of a court"], "answer_start": [950]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000597", "title": "Section 69: Registration of assignments, transmissions, etc", "context": "(5) Except for the purposes of an application under sub-section (1) or of an application to rectify the register, a document in respect of which no entry has been made in the register under sub-section (3) shall not be admitted by the Controller or by any court as evidence of the title of any person to a patent or to a share or interest therein unless the Controller or the court, for reasons to be recorded in writing, otherwise directs.", "question": "What does subsection (5) of Section 69 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Except for the purposes of an application under sub-section (1) or of an application to rectify the register, a document in respect of which no entry has been made in the register under sub-section (3) shall not be admitted by the Controller or by any court as evidence of the title of any person to a patent or to a share or interest therein unless the Controller or the court, for reasons to be recorded in writing, otherwise directs"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000598", "title": "Section 70: Power of registered grantee or proprietor to deal with patent", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act relating to co-ownership of patents and subject also to any rights vested in any other person of which notice is entered in the register, the person or persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent shall have power to assign, grant licences under, or otherwise deal with, the patent and to give effectual receipts for any consideration for any such assignment, licence or dealing:\nProvided that any equities in respect of the patent may be enforced in like manner as in respect of any other movable property.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 70?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions contained in this Act relating to co-ownership of patents and subject also to any rights vested in any other person of which notice is entered in the register, the person or persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent shall have power to assign, grant licences under, or otherwise deal with, the patent and to give effectual receipts for any consideration for any such assignment, licence or dealing:"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000599", "title": "Section 70: Power of registered grantee or proprietor to deal with patent", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act relating to co-ownership of patents and subject also to any rights vested in any other person of which notice is entered in the register, the person or persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent shall have power to assign, grant licences under, or otherwise deal with, the patent and to give effectual receipts for any consideration for any such assignment, licence or dealing:\nProvided that any equities in respect of the patent may be enforced in like manner as in respect of any other movable property.", "question": "What is stated in the proviso to Section 70?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that any equities in respect of the patent may be enforced in like manner as in respect of any other movable property"], "answer_start": [439]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000600", "title": "Section 70: Power of registered grantee or proprietor to deal with patent", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act relating to co-ownership of patents and subject also to any rights vested in any other person of which notice is entered in the register, the person or persons registered as grantee or proprietor of a patent shall have power to assign, grant licences under, or otherwise deal with, the patent and to give effectual receipts for any consideration for any such assignment, licence or dealing:\nProvided that any equities in respect of the patent may be enforced in like manner as in respect of any other movable property.", "question": "Under Section 70, what shall any equities in respect of the patent be?", "answers": {"text": ["enforced in like manner as in respect of any other movable property"], "answer_start": [498]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000601", "title": "Section 71: Rectification of register by 1High Court", "context": "(1) The 1High Court may, on the application of any person aggrieved—\n(a) by the absence or omission from the register of any entry; or\n(b) by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause; or\n(c) by any entry wrongly remaining on the register; or", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 71?", "answers": {"text": ["The 1High Court may, on the application of any person aggrieved—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000602", "title": "Section 71: Rectification of register by 1High Court", "context": "(1) The 1High Court may, on the application of any person aggrieved—\n(a) by the absence or omission from the register of any entry; or\n(b) by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause; or\n(c) by any entry wrongly remaining on the register; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 71?", "answers": {"text": ["by the absence or omission from the register of any entry; or"], "answer_start": [73]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000603", "title": "Section 71: Rectification of register by 1High Court", "context": "(1) The 1High Court may, on the application of any person aggrieved—\n(a) by the absence or omission from the register of any entry; or\n(b) by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause; or\n(c) by any entry wrongly remaining on the register; or", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 71 state?", "answers": {"text": ["by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause; or"], "answer_start": [139]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000604", "title": "Section 71: Rectification of register by 1High Court", "context": "(1) The 1High Court may, on the application of any person aggrieved—\n(a) by the absence or omission from the register of any entry; or\n(b) by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause; or\n(c) by any entry wrongly remaining on the register; or", "question": "According to clause (c) of Section 71, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["by any entry wrongly remaining on the register; or"], "answer_start": [206]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000605", "title": "Section 71: Rectification of register by 1High Court", "context": "(d) by any error or defect in any entry in the register, make such order for the making, variation or deletion, of any entry therein as it may think fit.\n(2) In any proceeding under this section the 1High Court may decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(3) Notice of any application to the 1High Court under this section shall be given in the prescribed manner to the Controller who shall be entitled to appear and be heard on the application, and shall appear if so directed by the 2High Court.\n(4) Any order of the 1High Court under this section rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Controller in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (d) of Section 71?", "answers": {"text": ["by any error or defect in any entry in the register, make such order for the making, variation or deletion, of any entry therein as it may think fit"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000606", "title": "Section 71: Rectification of register by 1High Court", "context": "(d) by any error or defect in any entry in the register, make such order for the making, variation or deletion, of any entry therein as it may think fit.\n(2) In any proceeding under this section the 1High Court may decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(3) Notice of any application to the 1High Court under this section shall be given in the prescribed manner to the Controller who shall be entitled to appear and be heard on the application, and shall appear if so directed by the 2High Court.\n(4) Any order of the 1High Court under this section rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Controller in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 71 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In any proceeding under this section the 1High Court may decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register"], "answer_start": [158]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000607", "title": "Section 71: Rectification of register by 1High Court", "context": "(d) by any error or defect in any entry in the register, make such order for the making, variation or deletion, of any entry therein as it may think fit.\n(2) In any proceeding under this section the 1High Court may decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(3) Notice of any application to the 1High Court under this section shall be given in the prescribed manner to the Controller who shall be entitled to appear and be heard on the application, and shall appear if so directed by the 2High Court.\n(4) Any order of the 1High Court under this section rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Controller in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "In Section 71, what is in any proceeding under this section the 1high court may decide any question that to be?", "answers": {"text": ["necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register"], "answer_start": [247]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000608", "title": "Section 71: Rectification of register by 1High Court", "context": "(d) by any error or defect in any entry in the register, make such order for the making, variation or deletion, of any entry therein as it may think fit.\n(2) In any proceeding under this section the 1High Court may decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(3) Notice of any application to the 1High Court under this section shall be given in the prescribed manner to the Controller who shall be entitled to appear and be heard on the application, and shall appear if so directed by the 2High Court.\n(4) Any order of the 1High Court under this section rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Controller in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 71, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Notice of any application to the 1High Court under this section shall be given in the prescribed manner to the Controller who shall be entitled to appear and be heard on the application, and shall appear if so directed by the 2High Court"], "answer_start": [338]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000609", "title": "Section 71: Rectification of register by 1High Court", "context": "(d) by any error or defect in any entry in the register, make such order for the making, variation or deletion, of any entry therein as it may think fit.\n(2) In any proceeding under this section the 1High Court may decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(3) Notice of any application to the 1High Court under this section shall be given in the prescribed manner to the Controller who shall be entitled to appear and be heard on the application, and shall appear if so directed by the 2High Court.\n(4) Any order of the 1High Court under this section rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Controller in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "Under Section 71, what shall notice of any application to the 1high court under this section be?", "answers": {"text": ["given in the prescribed manner to the Controller who shall be entitled to appear and be heard on the application, and shall appear if so directed by the 2High Court"], "answer_start": [411]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000610", "title": "Section 71: Rectification of register by 1High Court", "context": "(d) by any error or defect in any entry in the register, make such order for the making, variation or deletion, of any entry therein as it may think fit.\n(2) In any proceeding under this section the 1High Court may decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(3) Notice of any application to the 1High Court under this section shall be given in the prescribed manner to the Controller who shall be entitled to appear and be heard on the application, and shall appear if so directed by the 2High Court.\n(4) Any order of the 1High Court under this section rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Controller in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 71?", "answers": {"text": ["Any order of the 1High Court under this section rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Controller in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify the register accordingly"], "answer_start": [581]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000611", "title": "Section 71: Rectification of register by 1High Court", "context": "(d) by any error or defect in any entry in the register, make such order for the making, variation or deletion, of any entry therein as it may think fit.\n(2) In any proceeding under this section the 1High Court may decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(3) Notice of any application to the 1High Court under this section shall be given in the prescribed manner to the Controller who shall be entitled to appear and be heard on the application, and shall appear if so directed by the 2High Court.\n(4) Any order of the 1High Court under this section rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Controller in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "According to Section 71, what shall any order of the 1high court under this section rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification be?", "answers": {"text": ["served upon the Controller in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify the register accordingly"], "answer_start": [708]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000612", "title": "Section 72: Register to be open for inspection", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and any rules made thereunder, the register shall at all convenient times be open to inspection by the public; and certified copies, sealed with the seal of the patent office, of any entry in the register shall be given to any person requiring them on payment of the prescribed fee.\n(2) The register shall be prima facie evidence of any matters required or authorised by or under this Act to be entered therein.\n(3) If the record of particulars is kept in computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form, sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be deemed to have been complied with if the public is given access to such computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form or printouts of such record of particulars for inspection. PATENT OFFICE AND ITS ESTABLISHMENT", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 72 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and any rules made thereunder, the register shall at all convenient times be open to inspection by the public; and certified copies, sealed with the seal of the patent office, of any entry in the register shall be given to any person requiring them on payment of the prescribed fee"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000613", "title": "Section 72: Register to be open for inspection", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and any rules made thereunder, the register shall at all convenient times be open to inspection by the public; and certified copies, sealed with the seal of the patent office, of any entry in the register shall be given to any person requiring them on payment of the prescribed fee.\n(2) The register shall be prima facie evidence of any matters required or authorised by or under this Act to be entered therein.\n(3) If the record of particulars is kept in computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form, sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be deemed to have been complied with if the public is given access to such computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form or printouts of such record of particulars for inspection. PATENT OFFICE AND ITS ESTABLISHMENT", "question": "In Section 72, what is subject to the provisions contained in this act and any rules made thereunder, the register shall at all convenient times be open to inspection by the public; and certified copies, sealed with the seal of the patent office, of any entry in the register to be?", "answers": {"text": ["given to any person requiring them on payment of the prescribed fee"], "answer_start": [266]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000614", "title": "Section 72: Register to be open for inspection", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and any rules made thereunder, the register shall at all convenient times be open to inspection by the public; and certified copies, sealed with the seal of the patent office, of any entry in the register shall be given to any person requiring them on payment of the prescribed fee.\n(2) The register shall be prima facie evidence of any matters required or authorised by or under this Act to be entered therein.\n(3) If the record of particulars is kept in computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form, sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be deemed to have been complied with if the public is given access to such computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form or printouts of such record of particulars for inspection. PATENT OFFICE AND ITS ESTABLISHMENT", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 72, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The register shall be prima facie evidence of any matters required or authorised by or under this Act to be entered therein"], "answer_start": [339]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000615", "title": "Section 72: Register to be open for inspection", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and any rules made thereunder, the register shall at all convenient times be open to inspection by the public; and certified copies, sealed with the seal of the patent office, of any entry in the register shall be given to any person requiring them on payment of the prescribed fee.\n(2) The register shall be prima facie evidence of any matters required or authorised by or under this Act to be entered therein.\n(3) If the record of particulars is kept in computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form, sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be deemed to have been complied with if the public is given access to such computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form or printouts of such record of particulars for inspection. PATENT OFFICE AND ITS ESTABLISHMENT", "question": "Under Section 72, what shall the register be?", "answers": {"text": ["prima facie evidence of any matters required or authorised by or under this Act to be entered therein"], "answer_start": [361]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000616", "title": "Section 72: Register to be open for inspection", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and any rules made thereunder, the register shall at all convenient times be open to inspection by the public; and certified copies, sealed with the seal of the patent office, of any entry in the register shall be given to any person requiring them on payment of the prescribed fee.\n(2) The register shall be prima facie evidence of any matters required or authorised by or under this Act to be entered therein.\n(3) If the record of particulars is kept in computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form, sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be deemed to have been complied with if the public is given access to such computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form or printouts of such record of particulars for inspection. PATENT OFFICE AND ITS ESTABLISHMENT", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 72?", "answers": {"text": ["If the record of particulars is kept in computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form, sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be deemed to have been complied with if the public is given access to such computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form or printouts of such record of particulars for inspection. PATENT OFFICE AND ITS ESTABLISHMENT"], "answer_start": [468]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000617", "title": "Section 72: Register to be open for inspection", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and any rules made thereunder, the register shall at all convenient times be open to inspection by the public; and certified copies, sealed with the seal of the patent office, of any entry in the register shall be given to any person requiring them on payment of the prescribed fee.\n(2) The register shall be prima facie evidence of any matters required or authorised by or under this Act to be entered therein.\n(3) If the record of particulars is kept in computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form, sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be deemed to have been complied with if the public is given access to such computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form or printouts of such record of particulars for inspection. PATENT OFFICE AND ITS ESTABLISHMENT", "question": "According to Section 72, what shall if the record of particulars is kept in computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form, sub-sections (1) and (2) be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to have been complied with if the public is given access to such computer floppies, diskettes or any other electronic form or printouts of such record of particulars for inspection"], "answer_start": [606]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000623", "title": "Section 74: Patent office and its branches", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be an office which shall be known as the patent office.\n(2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the name of the Patent Office.\n(3) The head office of the patent office shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating, the registration of patents there may be established, at such other places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the patent office.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the patent office.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 74, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act, there shall be an office which shall be known as the patent office"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000624", "title": "Section 74: Patent office and its branches", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be an office which shall be known as the patent office.\n(2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the name of the Patent Office.\n(3) The head office of the patent office shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating, the registration of patents there may be established, at such other places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the patent office.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the patent office.", "question": "Under Section 74, what shall for the purposes of this act, there be?", "answers": {"text": ["an office which shall be known as the patent office"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000625", "title": "Section 74: Patent office and its branches", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be an office which shall be known as the patent office.\n(2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the name of the Patent Office.\n(3) The head office of the patent office shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating, the registration of patents there may be established, at such other places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the patent office.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the patent office.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 74?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the name of the Patent Office"], "answer_start": [106]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000626", "title": "Section 74: Patent office and its branches", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be an office which shall be known as the patent office.\n(2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the name of the Patent Office.\n(3) The head office of the patent office shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating, the registration of patents there may be established, at such other places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the patent office.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the patent office.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 74, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The head office of the patent office shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating, the registration of patents there may be established, at such other places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the patent office"], "answer_start": [218]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000627", "title": "Section 74: Patent office and its branches", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be an office which shall be known as the patent office.\n(2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the name of the Patent Office.\n(3) The head office of the patent office shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating, the registration of patents there may be established, at such other places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the patent office.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the patent office.", "question": "Under Section 74, what shall the head office of the patent office be?", "answers": {"text": ["at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating, the registration of patents there may be established, at such other places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the patent office"], "answer_start": [264]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000628", "title": "Section 74: Patent office and its branches", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be an office which shall be known as the patent office.\n(2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the name of the Patent Office.\n(3) The head office of the patent office shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating, the registration of patents there may be established, at such other places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the patent office.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the patent office.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 74?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be a seal of the patent office"], "answer_start": [511]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000629", "title": "Section 74: Patent office and its branches", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be an office which shall be known as the patent office.\n(2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the name of the Patent Office.\n(3) The head office of the patent office shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating, the registration of patents there may be established, at such other places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the patent office.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the patent office.", "question": "According to Section 74, what shall there be?", "answers": {"text": ["a seal of the patent office"], "answer_start": [526]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000630", "title": "Section 75: Restriction on employees of patent office as to right or interest in patents", "context": "All officers and employees of the patents office shall be incapable, during the period for which they hold their appointments, to acquire or take, directly or indirectly, except by inheritance or bequest, any right or interest in any patent issued by that office.", "question": "What does Section 75 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["All officers and employees of the patents office shall be incapable, during the period for which they hold their appointments, to acquire or take, directly or indirectly, except by inheritance or bequest, any right or interest in any patent issued by that office"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000631", "title": "Section 75: Restriction on employees of patent office as to right or interest in patents", "context": "All officers and employees of the patents office shall be incapable, during the period for which they hold their appointments, to acquire or take, directly or indirectly, except by inheritance or bequest, any right or interest in any patent issued by that office.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 75 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["All officers and employees of the patents office shall be incapable, during the period for which they hold their appointments, to acquire or take, directly or indirectly, except by inheritance or bequest, any right or interest in any patent issued by that office"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000632", "title": "Section 75: Restriction on employees of patent office as to right or interest in patents", "context": "All officers and employees of the patents office shall be incapable, during the period for which they hold their appointments, to acquire or take, directly or indirectly, except by inheritance or bequest, any right or interest in any patent issued by that office.", "question": "In Section 75, what is all officers and employees of the patents office to be?", "answers": {"text": ["incapable, during the period for which they hold their appointments, to acquire or take, directly or indirectly, except by inheritance or bequest, any right or interest in any patent issued by that office"], "answer_start": [58]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000633", "title": "Section 76: Officers and employees not to furnish information, etc", "context": "An officer or employee in the patent office shall not, except when required or authorised by this Act or under a direction in writing of the 2Central Government or the Controller or by order of a court,—\n(a) furnish information on a matter which is being, or has been, or dealt with under this Act ; or\n(b) prepare or assist in the preparation of a document required or permitted by or under this Act to be lodged in the patent office; or\n(c) conduct a search in the records of the patent office. POWERS OF CONTROLLER GENERALLY", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 76, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["An officer or employee in the patent office shall not, except when required or authorised by this Act or under a direction in writing of the 2Central Government or the Controller or by order of a court,—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000634", "title": "Section 76: Officers and employees not to furnish information, etc", "context": "An officer or employee in the patent office shall not, except when required or authorised by this Act or under a direction in writing of the 2Central Government or the Controller or by order of a court,—\n(a) furnish information on a matter which is being, or has been, or dealt with under this Act ; or\n(b) prepare or assist in the preparation of a document required or permitted by or under this Act to be lodged in the patent office; or\n(c) conduct a search in the records of the patent office. POWERS OF CONTROLLER GENERALLY", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 76 state?", "answers": {"text": ["furnish information on a matter which is being, or has been, or dealt with under this Act ; or"], "answer_start": [208]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000635", "title": "Section 76: Officers and employees not to furnish information, etc", "context": "An officer or employee in the patent office shall not, except when required or authorised by this Act or under a direction in writing of the 2Central Government or the Controller or by order of a court,—\n(a) furnish information on a matter which is being, or has been, or dealt with under this Act ; or\n(b) prepare or assist in the preparation of a document required or permitted by or under this Act to be lodged in the patent office; or\n(c) conduct a search in the records of the patent office. POWERS OF CONTROLLER GENERALLY", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 76, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["prepare or assist in the preparation of a document required or permitted by or under this Act to be lodged in the patent office; or"], "answer_start": [307]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000636", "title": "Section 76: Officers and employees not to furnish information, etc", "context": "An officer or employee in the patent office shall not, except when required or authorised by this Act or under a direction in writing of the 2Central Government or the Controller or by order of a court,—\n(a) furnish information on a matter which is being, or has been, or dealt with under this Act ; or\n(b) prepare or assist in the preparation of a document required or permitted by or under this Act to be lodged in the patent office; or\n(c) conduct a search in the records of the patent office. POWERS OF CONTROLLER GENERALLY", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 76?", "answers": {"text": ["conduct a search in the records of the patent office. POWERS OF CONTROLLER GENERALLY"], "answer_start": [443]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000649", "title": "Section 78: Power of Controller to correct clerical errors, etc", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sections 5 and 5 as regards amendment of applications for patents or complete specifications 1or other documents relating thereto and subject to the provisions of section 44, the Controller may, in accordance with the provisions of this section, correct any clerical error in any patent or in any specification or other document filed in pursuance of such application or in any application for a patent or any clerical error in any matter which is entered in the register.\n(2) A correction may be made in pursuance of this section either upon a request in writing made by any person interested and accompanied by the prescribed fee, or without such a request.\n(3) Where the Controller proposes to make any such correction as aforesaid otherwise than in pursuance of a request made under this section, he shall give notice of the proposal to the patentee or the applicant for the patent, as the case may be, and to any other person who appears to him to be concerned, and shall give them an opportunity to be heard before making the correction.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 78 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sections 5 and 5 as regards amendment of applications for patents or complete specifications 1or other documents relating thereto and subject to the provisions of section 44, the Controller may, in accordance with the provisions of this section, correct any clerical error in any patent or in any specification or other document filed in pursuance of such application or in any application for a patent or any clerical error in any matter which is entered in the register"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000650", "title": "Section 78: Power of Controller to correct clerical errors, etc", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sections 5 and 5 as regards amendment of applications for patents or complete specifications 1or other documents relating thereto and subject to the provisions of section 44, the Controller may, in accordance with the provisions of this section, correct any clerical error in any patent or in any specification or other document filed in pursuance of such application or in any application for a patent or any clerical error in any matter which is entered in the register.\n(2) A correction may be made in pursuance of this section either upon a request in writing made by any person interested and accompanied by the prescribed fee, or without such a request.\n(3) Where the Controller proposes to make any such correction as aforesaid otherwise than in pursuance of a request made under this section, he shall give notice of the proposal to the patentee or the applicant for the patent, as the case may be, and to any other person who appears to him to be concerned, and shall give them an opportunity to be heard before making the correction.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 78?", "answers": {"text": ["A correction may be made in pursuance of this section either upon a request in writing made by any person interested and accompanied by the prescribed fee, or without such a request"], "answer_start": [530]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000651", "title": "Section 78: Power of Controller to correct clerical errors, etc", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sections 5 and 5 as regards amendment of applications for patents or complete specifications 1or other documents relating thereto and subject to the provisions of section 44, the Controller may, in accordance with the provisions of this section, correct any clerical error in any patent or in any specification or other document filed in pursuance of such application or in any application for a patent or any clerical error in any matter which is entered in the register.\n(2) A correction may be made in pursuance of this section either upon a request in writing made by any person interested and accompanied by the prescribed fee, or without such a request.\n(3) Where the Controller proposes to make any such correction as aforesaid otherwise than in pursuance of a request made under this section, he shall give notice of the proposal to the patentee or the applicant for the patent, as the case may be, and to any other person who appears to him to be concerned, and shall give them an opportunity to be heard before making the correction.", "question": "According to Section 78, what shall a correction be?", "answers": {"text": ["made in pursuance of this section either upon a request in writing made by any person interested and accompanied by the prescribed fee, or without such a request"], "answer_start": [550]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000652", "title": "Section 78: Power of Controller to correct clerical errors, etc", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sections 5 and 5 as regards amendment of applications for patents or complete specifications 1or other documents relating thereto and subject to the provisions of section 44, the Controller may, in accordance with the provisions of this section, correct any clerical error in any patent or in any specification or other document filed in pursuance of such application or in any application for a patent or any clerical error in any matter which is entered in the register.\n(2) A correction may be made in pursuance of this section either upon a request in writing made by any person interested and accompanied by the prescribed fee, or without such a request.\n(3) Where the Controller proposes to make any such correction as aforesaid otherwise than in pursuance of a request made under this section, he shall give notice of the proposal to the patentee or the applicant for the patent, as the case may be, and to any other person who appears to him to be concerned, and shall give them an opportunity to be heard before making the correction.", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 78 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the Controller proposes to make any such correction as aforesaid otherwise than in pursuance of a request made under this section, he shall give notice of the proposal to the patentee or the applicant for the patent, as the case may be, and to any other person who appears to him to be concerned, and shall give them an opportunity to be heard before making the correction"], "answer_start": [717]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000653", "title": "Section 78: Power of Controller to correct clerical errors, etc", "context": "(4) Where a request is made under this section for the correction of any error in a patent or application for a patent or any document filed in pursuance of such an application, and it appears to the Controller that the correction would materially alter the meaning or scope of the document to which the request relates and ought not to be made without notice to persons affected thereby, he shall require notice of the nature of the proposed correction to be 2published in the prescribed manner.\n(5) Within the prescribed time after any 3such publication as aforesaid any person interested may give notice to the Controller of opposition to the request, and, where such notice of opposition is given, the Controller shall give notice thereof to the person by whom the request was made, and shall give to him and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 78?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a request is made under this section for the correction of any error in a patent or application for a patent or any document filed in pursuance of such an application, and it appears to the Controller that the correction would materially alter the meaning or scope of the document to which the request relates and ought not to be made without notice to persons affected thereby, he shall require notice of the nature of the proposed correction to be 2published in the prescribed manner"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000654", "title": "Section 78: Power of Controller to correct clerical errors, etc", "context": "(4) Where a request is made under this section for the correction of any error in a patent or application for a patent or any document filed in pursuance of such an application, and it appears to the Controller that the correction would materially alter the meaning or scope of the document to which the request relates and ought not to be made without notice to persons affected thereby, he shall require notice of the nature of the proposed correction to be 2published in the prescribed manner.\n(5) Within the prescribed time after any 3such publication as aforesaid any person interested may give notice to the Controller of opposition to the request, and, where such notice of opposition is given, the Controller shall give notice thereof to the person by whom the request was made, and shall give to him and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case.", "question": "According to subsection (5) of Section 78, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Within the prescribed time after any 3such publication as aforesaid any person interested may give notice to the Controller of opposition to the request, and, where such notice of opposition is given, the Controller shall give notice thereof to the person by whom the request was made, and shall give to him and to the opponent an opportunity to be heard before he decides the case"], "answer_start": [501]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000655", "title": "Section 79: Evidence how to be given and powers of Controller in respect thereof", "context": "Subject to any rules made in this behalf, in any proceeding under this Act before the Controller, evidence shall be given by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary, but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do, he may take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, evidence by affidavit, or may allow any party to be cross-examined on the contents of his affidavit.", "question": "What does Section 79 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to any rules made in this behalf, in any proceeding under this Act before the Controller, evidence shall be given by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary, but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do, he may take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, evidence by affidavit, or may allow any party to be cross-examined on the contents of his affidavit"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000656", "title": "Section 79: Evidence how to be given and powers of Controller in respect thereof", "context": "Subject to any rules made in this behalf, in any proceeding under this Act before the Controller, evidence shall be given by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary, but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do, he may take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, evidence by affidavit, or may allow any party to be cross-examined on the contents of his affidavit.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 79 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to any rules made in this behalf, in any proceeding under this Act before the Controller, evidence shall be given by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary, but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do, he may take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, evidence by affidavit, or may allow any party to be cross-examined on the contents of his affidavit"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000657", "title": "Section 79: Evidence how to be given and powers of Controller in respect thereof", "context": "Subject to any rules made in this behalf, in any proceeding under this Act before the Controller, evidence shall be given by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary, but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do, he may take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, evidence by affidavit, or may allow any party to be cross-examined on the contents of his affidavit.", "question": "In Section 79, what is subject to any rules made in this behalf, in any proceeding under this act before the controller, evidence to be?", "answers": {"text": ["given by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary, but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do, he may take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, evidence by affidavit, or may allow any party to be cross-examined on the contents of his affidavit"], "answer_start": [116]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000658", "title": "Section 80: Exercise of discretionary powers by Controller", "context": "Without prejudice to any provision contained in this Act requiring the Controller to hear any party to the proceedings thereunder or to give any such party an opportunity to be heard, the Controller shall give to any applicant for a patent, or for amendment of a specification (if within the prescribed time the applicant so requires) an opportunity to be heard before exercising adversely to the applicant any discretion vested in the Controller by or under this Act:\nProvided that the party desiring a hearing makes the request for such hearing to the Controller at least ten days in advance of the expiry of the time-limit specified in respect of the proceeding.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 80, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to any provision contained in this Act requiring the Controller to hear any party to the proceedings thereunder or to give any such party an opportunity to be heard, the Controller shall give to any applicant for a patent, or for amendment of a specification (if within the prescribed time the applicant so requires) an opportunity to be heard before exercising adversely to the applicant any discretion vested in the Controller by or under this Act:"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000659", "title": "Section 80: Exercise of discretionary powers by Controller", "context": "Without prejudice to any provision contained in this Act requiring the Controller to hear any party to the proceedings thereunder or to give any such party an opportunity to be heard, the Controller shall give to any applicant for a patent, or for amendment of a specification (if within the prescribed time the applicant so requires) an opportunity to be heard before exercising adversely to the applicant any discretion vested in the Controller by or under this Act:\nProvided that the party desiring a hearing makes the request for such hearing to the Controller at least ten days in advance of the expiry of the time-limit specified in respect of the proceeding.", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 80 say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the party desiring a hearing makes the request for such hearing to the Controller at least ten days in advance of the expiry of the time-limit specified in respect of the proceeding"], "answer_start": [469]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000660", "title": "Section 81: Disposal by Controller of applications for extension of time", "context": "Where under the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder the Controller may extend the time for doing any act, nothing in this Act shall be deemed to require him to give notice to or hear the party interested in opposing the extension, nor shall any appeal lie from any order of the Controller granting such extension. WORKING OF PATENTS, COMPULSORY LICENCES AND REVOCATION", "question": "What does Section 81 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where under the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder the Controller may extend the time for doing any act, nothing in this Act shall be deemed to require him to give notice to or hear the party interested in opposing the extension, nor shall any appeal lie from any order of the Controller granting such extension. WORKING OF PATENTS, COMPULSORY LICENCES AND REVOCATION"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000661", "title": "Section 81: Disposal by Controller of applications for extension of time", "context": "Where under the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder the Controller may extend the time for doing any act, nothing in this Act shall be deemed to require him to give notice to or hear the party interested in opposing the extension, nor shall any appeal lie from any order of the Controller granting such extension. WORKING OF PATENTS, COMPULSORY LICENCES AND REVOCATION", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 81?", "answers": {"text": ["Where under the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder the Controller may extend the time for doing any act, nothing in this Act shall be deemed to require him to give notice to or hear the party interested in opposing the extension, nor shall any appeal lie from any order of the Controller granting such extension. WORKING OF PATENTS, COMPULSORY LICENCES AND REVOCATION"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000662", "title": "Section 81: Disposal by Controller of applications for extension of time", "context": "Where under the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder the Controller may extend the time for doing any act, nothing in this Act shall be deemed to require him to give notice to or hear the party interested in opposing the extension, nor shall any appeal lie from any order of the Controller granting such extension. WORKING OF PATENTS, COMPULSORY LICENCES AND REVOCATION", "question": "According to Section 81, what shall where under the provisions of this act or the rules made thereunder the controller may extend the time for doing any act, nothing in this act be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to require him to give notice to or hear the party interested in opposing the extension, nor shall any appeal lie from any order of the Controller granting such extension"], "answer_start": [151]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000663", "title": "Section 82: Definition of \"patented articles\" and \"patentee\"", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) \"patented article\" includes any article made by a patented process; and\n(b) \"patentee\" includes an exclusive licensee.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 82 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000664", "title": "Section 82: Definition of \"patented articles\" and \"patentee\"", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) \"patented article\" includes any article made by a patented process; and\n(b) \"patentee\" includes an exclusive licensee.", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 82, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"patented article\" includes any article made by a patented process; and"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000665", "title": "Section 82: Definition of \"patented articles\" and \"patentee\"", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) \"patented article\" includes any article made by a patented process; and\n(b) \"patentee\" includes an exclusive licensee.", "question": "According to Section 82, what does \"patented article\" include?", "answers": {"text": ["any article made by a patented process"], "answer_start": [89]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000666", "title": "Section 82: Definition of \"patented articles\" and \"patentee\"", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) \"patented article\" includes any article made by a patented process; and\n(b) \"patentee\" includes an exclusive licensee.", "question": "Under Section 82, what shall \"patented article\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["any article made by a patented process"], "answer_start": [89]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000667", "title": "Section 82: Definition of \"patented articles\" and \"patentee\"", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) \"patented article\" includes any article made by a patented process; and\n(b) \"patentee\" includes an exclusive licensee.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 82, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"patentee\" includes an exclusive licensee"], "answer_start": [137]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000668", "title": "Section 82: Definition of \"patented articles\" and \"patentee\"", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) \"patented article\" includes any article made by a patented process; and\n(b) \"patentee\" includes an exclusive licensee.", "question": "According to Section 82, what does \"patentee\" include?", "answers": {"text": ["an exclusive licensee"], "answer_start": [157]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000669", "title": "Section 82: Definition of \"patented articles\" and \"patentee\"", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) \"patented article\" includes any article made by a patented process; and\n(b) \"patentee\" includes an exclusive licensee.", "question": "Under Section 82, what shall \"patentee\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["an exclusive licensee"], "answer_start": [157]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000670", "title": "Section 83: General principles applicable to working of patented inventions", "context": "Without prejudice to the other provisions contained in this Act, in exercising the powers conferred by this Chapter, regard shall be had to the following general considerations, namely:—\n(a) that patents are granted to encourage inventions and to secure that the inventions are worked in India on a commercial scale and to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable without undue delay;\n(b) that they are not granted merely to enable patentees to enjoy a monopoly for the importation of the patented article;\n(c) that the protection and enforcement of patent rights contribute to the promotion of technological innovation and to the transfer and dissemination of technology, to the mutual advantage of producers and users of technological knowledge and in a manner conducive to social and economic welfare, and to a balance of rights and obligations;", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 83?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the other provisions contained in this Act, in exercising the powers conferred by this Chapter, regard shall be had to the following general considerations, namely:—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000671", "title": "Section 83: General principles applicable to working of patented inventions", "context": "Without prejudice to the other provisions contained in this Act, in exercising the powers conferred by this Chapter, regard shall be had to the following general considerations, namely:—\n(a) that patents are granted to encourage inventions and to secure that the inventions are worked in India on a commercial scale and to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable without undue delay;\n(b) that they are not granted merely to enable patentees to enjoy a monopoly for the importation of the patented article;\n(c) that the protection and enforcement of patent rights contribute to the promotion of technological innovation and to the transfer and dissemination of technology, to the mutual advantage of producers and users of technological knowledge and in a manner conducive to social and economic welfare, and to a balance of rights and obligations;", "question": "According to Section 83, what shall without prejudice to the other provisions contained in this act, in exercising the powers conferred by this chapter, regard be?", "answers": {"text": ["had to the following general considerations, namely:—"], "answer_start": [133]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000672", "title": "Section 83: General principles applicable to working of patented inventions", "context": "Without prejudice to the other provisions contained in this Act, in exercising the powers conferred by this Chapter, regard shall be had to the following general considerations, namely:—\n(a) that patents are granted to encourage inventions and to secure that the inventions are worked in India on a commercial scale and to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable without undue delay;\n(b) that they are not granted merely to enable patentees to enjoy a monopoly for the importation of the patented article;\n(c) that the protection and enforcement of patent rights contribute to the promotion of technological innovation and to the transfer and dissemination of technology, to the mutual advantage of producers and users of technological knowledge and in a manner conducive to social and economic welfare, and to a balance of rights and obligations;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 83 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that patents are granted to encourage inventions and to secure that the inventions are worked in India on a commercial scale and to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable without undue delay"], "answer_start": [191]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000673", "title": "Section 83: General principles applicable to working of patented inventions", "context": "Without prejudice to the other provisions contained in this Act, in exercising the powers conferred by this Chapter, regard shall be had to the following general considerations, namely:—\n(a) that patents are granted to encourage inventions and to secure that the inventions are worked in India on a commercial scale and to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable without undue delay;\n(b) that they are not granted merely to enable patentees to enjoy a monopoly for the importation of the patented article;\n(c) that the protection and enforcement of patent rights contribute to the promotion of technological innovation and to the transfer and dissemination of technology, to the mutual advantage of producers and users of technological knowledge and in a manner conducive to social and economic welfare, and to a balance of rights and obligations;", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 83, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that they are not granted merely to enable patentees to enjoy a monopoly for the importation of the patented article"], "answer_start": [398]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000674", "title": "Section 83: General principles applicable to working of patented inventions", "context": "Without prejudice to the other provisions contained in this Act, in exercising the powers conferred by this Chapter, regard shall be had to the following general considerations, namely:—\n(a) that patents are granted to encourage inventions and to secure that the inventions are worked in India on a commercial scale and to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable without undue delay;\n(b) that they are not granted merely to enable patentees to enjoy a monopoly for the importation of the patented article;\n(c) that the protection and enforcement of patent rights contribute to the promotion of technological innovation and to the transfer and dissemination of technology, to the mutual advantage of producers and users of technological knowledge and in a manner conducive to social and economic welfare, and to a balance of rights and obligations;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 83?", "answers": {"text": ["that the protection and enforcement of patent rights contribute to the promotion of technological innovation and to the transfer and dissemination of technology, to the mutual advantage of producers and users of technological knowledge and in a manner conducive to social and economic welfare, and to a balance of rights and obligations"], "answer_start": [520]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000675", "title": "Section 83: General principles applicable to working of patented inventions", "context": "(d) that patents granted do not impede protection of public health and nutrition and should act as instrument to promote public interest specially in sectors of vital importance for socio-economic and technological development of India;\n(e) that patents granted do not in any way prohibit Central Government in taking measures to protect public health;\n(f) that the patent right is not abused by the patentee or person deriving title or interest on patent from the patentee, and the patentee or a person deriving title or interest on patent from the patentee does not resort to practices which unreasonably restrain trade or adversely affect the international transfer of technology; and\n(g) that patents are granted to make the benefit of the patented invention available at reasonably affordable prices to the public.", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 83 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that patents granted do not impede protection of public health and nutrition and should act as instrument to promote public interest specially in sectors of vital importance for socio-economic and technological development of India"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000676", "title": "Section 83: General principles applicable to working of patented inventions", "context": "(d) that patents granted do not impede protection of public health and nutrition and should act as instrument to promote public interest specially in sectors of vital importance for socio-economic and technological development of India;\n(e) that patents granted do not in any way prohibit Central Government in taking measures to protect public health;\n(f) that the patent right is not abused by the patentee or person deriving title or interest on patent from the patentee, and the patentee or a person deriving title or interest on patent from the patentee does not resort to practices which unreasonably restrain trade or adversely affect the international transfer of technology; and\n(g) that patents are granted to make the benefit of the patented invention available at reasonably affordable prices to the public.", "question": "According to clause (e) of Section 83, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that patents granted do not in any way prohibit Central Government in taking measures to protect public health"], "answer_start": [241]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000677", "title": "Section 83: General principles applicable to working of patented inventions", "context": "(d) that patents granted do not impede protection of public health and nutrition and should act as instrument to promote public interest specially in sectors of vital importance for socio-economic and technological development of India;\n(e) that patents granted do not in any way prohibit Central Government in taking measures to protect public health;\n(f) that the patent right is not abused by the patentee or person deriving title or interest on patent from the patentee, and the patentee or a person deriving title or interest on patent from the patentee does not resort to practices which unreasonably restrain trade or adversely affect the international transfer of technology; and\n(g) that patents are granted to make the benefit of the patented invention available at reasonably affordable prices to the public.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (f) of Section 83?", "answers": {"text": ["that the patent right is not abused by the patentee or person deriving title or interest on patent from the patentee, and the patentee or a person deriving title or interest on patent from the patentee does not resort to practices which unreasonably restrain trade or adversely affect the international transfer of technology; and"], "answer_start": [357]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000678", "title": "Section 83: General principles applicable to working of patented inventions", "context": "(d) that patents granted do not impede protection of public health and nutrition and should act as instrument to promote public interest specially in sectors of vital importance for socio-economic and technological development of India;\n(e) that patents granted do not in any way prohibit Central Government in taking measures to protect public health;\n(f) that the patent right is not abused by the patentee or person deriving title or interest on patent from the patentee, and the patentee or a person deriving title or interest on patent from the patentee does not resort to practices which unreasonably restrain trade or adversely affect the international transfer of technology; and\n(g) that patents are granted to make the benefit of the patented invention available at reasonably affordable prices to the public.", "question": "What does clause (g) of Section 83 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that patents are granted to make the benefit of the patented invention available at reasonably affordable prices to the public"], "answer_start": [692]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000679", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(1) At any time after the expiration of three years from the date of the 1grant of patent, any person interested may make an application to the Controller for grant of compulsory licence on patent on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied, or\n(b) that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, or\n(c) that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["At any time after the expiration of three years from the date of the 1grant of patent, any person interested may make an application to the Controller for grant of compulsory licence on patent on any of the following grounds, namely:—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000680", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(1) At any time after the expiration of three years from the date of the 1grant of patent, any person interested may make an application to the Controller for grant of compulsory licence on patent on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied, or\n(b) that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, or\n(c) that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied, or"], "answer_start": [243]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000681", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(1) At any time after the expiration of three years from the date of the 1grant of patent, any person interested may make an application to the Controller for grant of compulsory licence on patent on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied, or\n(b) that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, or\n(c) that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 84 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, or"], "answer_start": [361]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000682", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(1) At any time after the expiration of three years from the date of the 1grant of patent, any person interested may make an application to the Controller for grant of compulsory licence on patent on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied, or\n(b) that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, or\n(c) that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India.", "question": "According to clause (c) of Section 84, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India"], "answer_start": [461]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000683", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(2) An application under this section may be made by any person notwithstanding that he is already the holder of a licence under the patent and no person shall be estopped from alleging that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention are not satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price by reason of any admission made by him, whether in such a licence or otherwise or by reason of his having accepted such a licence.\n(3) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement setting out the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based.\n(4) The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may grant a licence upon such terms as he may deem fit.\n(5) Where the Controller directs the patentee to grant a licence he may, as incidental thereto, exercise the powers set out in section 88.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 84, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["An application under this section may be made by any person notwithstanding that he is already the holder of a licence under the patent and no person shall be estopped from alleging that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention are not satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price by reason of any admission made by him, whether in such a licence or otherwise or by reason of his having accepted such a licence"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000684", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(2) An application under this section may be made by any person notwithstanding that he is already the holder of a licence under the patent and no person shall be estopped from alleging that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention are not satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price by reason of any admission made by him, whether in such a licence or otherwise or by reason of his having accepted such a licence.\n(3) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement setting out the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based.\n(4) The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may grant a licence upon such terms as he may deem fit.\n(5) Where the Controller directs the patentee to grant a licence he may, as incidental thereto, exercise the powers set out in section 88.", "question": "Under Section 84, by whom may an application under this section be made?", "answers": {"text": ["any person notwithstanding that he is already the holder of a licence under the patent and no person shall be estopped from alleging that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention are not satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price by reason of any admission made by him, whether in such a licence or otherwise or by reason of his having accepted such a licence"], "answer_start": [53]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000685", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(2) An application under this section may be made by any person notwithstanding that he is already the holder of a licence under the patent and no person shall be estopped from alleging that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention are not satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price by reason of any admission made by him, whether in such a licence or otherwise or by reason of his having accepted such a licence.\n(3) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement setting out the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based.\n(4) The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may grant a licence upon such terms as he may deem fit.\n(5) Where the Controller directs the patentee to grant a licence he may, as incidental thereto, exercise the powers set out in section 88.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement setting out the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based"], "answer_start": [591]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000686", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(2) An application under this section may be made by any person notwithstanding that he is already the holder of a licence under the patent and no person shall be estopped from alleging that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention are not satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price by reason of any admission made by him, whether in such a licence or otherwise or by reason of his having accepted such a licence.\n(3) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement setting out the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based.\n(4) The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may grant a licence upon such terms as he may deem fit.\n(5) Where the Controller directs the patentee to grant a licence he may, as incidental thereto, exercise the powers set out in section 88.", "question": "According to Section 84, what shall every application under sub-section (1) contain?", "answers": {"text": ["a statement setting out the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based"], "answer_start": [645]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000687", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(2) An application under this section may be made by any person notwithstanding that he is already the holder of a licence under the patent and no person shall be estopped from alleging that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention are not satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price by reason of any admission made by him, whether in such a licence or otherwise or by reason of his having accepted such a licence.\n(3) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement setting out the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based.\n(4) The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may grant a licence upon such terms as he may deem fit.\n(5) Where the Controller directs the patentee to grant a licence he may, as incidental thereto, exercise the powers set out in section 88.", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 84 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may grant a licence upon such terms as he may deem fit"], "answer_start": [815]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000688", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(2) An application under this section may be made by any person notwithstanding that he is already the holder of a licence under the patent and no person shall be estopped from alleging that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention are not satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price by reason of any admission made by him, whether in such a licence or otherwise or by reason of his having accepted such a licence.\n(3) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement setting out the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based.\n(4) The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may grant a licence upon such terms as he may deem fit.\n(5) Where the Controller directs the patentee to grant a licence he may, as incidental thereto, exercise the powers set out in section 88.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (5) of Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the Controller directs the patentee to grant a licence he may, as incidental thereto, exercise the powers set out in section 88"], "answer_start": [1181]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000689", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(6) In considering the application filed under this section, the Controller shall take into account,—\n(i) the nature of the invention, the time which has elapsed since the sealing of the patent and the measures already taken by the patentee or any licensee to make full use of the invention;\n(ii) the ability of the applicant to work the invention to the public advantage;\n(iii) the capacity of the applicant to undertake the risk in providing capital and working the invention, if the application were granted;", "question": "According to subsection (6) of Section 84, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["In considering the application filed under this section, the Controller shall take into account,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000690", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(6) In considering the application filed under this section, the Controller shall take into account,—\n(i) the nature of the invention, the time which has elapsed since the sealing of the patent and the measures already taken by the patentee or any licensee to make full use of the invention;\n(ii) the ability of the applicant to work the invention to the public advantage;\n(iii) the capacity of the applicant to undertake the risk in providing capital and working the invention, if the application were granted;", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 84 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the nature of the invention, the time which has elapsed since the sealing of the patent and the measures already taken by the patentee or any licensee to make full use of the invention"], "answer_start": [106]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000691", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(6) In considering the application filed under this section, the Controller shall take into account,—\n(i) the nature of the invention, the time which has elapsed since the sealing of the patent and the measures already taken by the patentee or any licensee to make full use of the invention;\n(ii) the ability of the applicant to work the invention to the public advantage;\n(iii) the capacity of the applicant to undertake the risk in providing capital and working the invention, if the application were granted;", "question": "According to clause (ii) of Section 84, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the ability of the applicant to work the invention to the public advantage"], "answer_start": [297]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000692", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(6) In considering the application filed under this section, the Controller shall take into account,—\n(i) the nature of the invention, the time which has elapsed since the sealing of the patent and the measures already taken by the patentee or any licensee to make full use of the invention;\n(ii) the ability of the applicant to work the invention to the public advantage;\n(iii) the capacity of the applicant to undertake the risk in providing capital and working the invention, if the application were granted;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iii) of Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["the capacity of the applicant to undertake the risk in providing capital and working the invention, if the application were granted"], "answer_start": [379]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000693", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) as to whether the applicant has made efforts to obtain a licence from the patentee on reasonable terms and conditions and such efforts have not been successful within a reasonable period as the Controller may deem fit:\nProvided that this clause shall not be applicable in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use or on establishment of a ground of anti-competitive practices adopted by the patentee, but shall not be required to take into account matters subsequent to the making of the application.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of clause (iv), \"reasonable period\" shall be construed as a period not ordinarily exceeding a period of six months.\n(7) For the purposes of this Chapter, the reasonable requirements of the public shall be deemed not to have been satisfied—", "question": "What does clause (iv) of Section 84 state?", "answers": {"text": ["as to whether the applicant has made efforts to obtain a licence from the patentee on reasonable terms and conditions and such efforts have not been successful within a reasonable period as the Controller may deem fit:"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000694", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) as to whether the applicant has made efforts to obtain a licence from the patentee on reasonable terms and conditions and such efforts have not been successful within a reasonable period as the Controller may deem fit:\nProvided that this clause shall not be applicable in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use or on establishment of a ground of anti-competitive practices adopted by the patentee, but shall not be required to take into account matters subsequent to the making of the application.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of clause (iv), \"reasonable period\" shall be construed as a period not ordinarily exceeding a period of six months.\n(7) For the purposes of this Chapter, the reasonable requirements of the public shall be deemed not to have been satisfied—", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 84, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that this clause shall not be applicable in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use or on establishment of a ground of anti-competitive practices adopted by the patentee, but shall not be required to take into account matters subsequent to the making of the application"], "answer_start": [224]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000695", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) as to whether the applicant has made efforts to obtain a licence from the patentee on reasonable terms and conditions and such efforts have not been successful within a reasonable period as the Controller may deem fit:\nProvided that this clause shall not be applicable in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use or on establishment of a ground of anti-competitive practices adopted by the patentee, but shall not be required to take into account matters subsequent to the making of the application.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of clause (iv), \"reasonable period\" shall be construed as a period not ordinarily exceeding a period of six months.\n(7) For the purposes of this Chapter, the reasonable requirements of the public shall be deemed not to have been satisfied—", "question": "What is explained in Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—For the purposes of clause (iv), \"reasonable period\" shall be construed as a period not ordinarily exceeding a period of six months"], "answer_start": [573]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000696", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) as to whether the applicant has made efforts to obtain a licence from the patentee on reasonable terms and conditions and such efforts have not been successful within a reasonable period as the Controller may deem fit:\nProvided that this clause shall not be applicable in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use or on establishment of a ground of anti-competitive practices adopted by the patentee, but shall not be required to take into account matters subsequent to the making of the application.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of clause (iv), \"reasonable period\" shall be construed as a period not ordinarily exceeding a period of six months.\n(7) For the purposes of this Chapter, the reasonable requirements of the public shall be deemed not to have been satisfied—", "question": "Under Section 84, what shall —for the purposes of clause (iv), \"reasonable period\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["construed as a period not ordinarily exceeding a period of six months"], "answer_start": [648]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000697", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) as to whether the applicant has made efforts to obtain a licence from the patentee on reasonable terms and conditions and such efforts have not been successful within a reasonable period as the Controller may deem fit:\nProvided that this clause shall not be applicable in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use or on establishment of a ground of anti-competitive practices adopted by the patentee, but shall not be required to take into account matters subsequent to the making of the application.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of clause (iv), \"reasonable period\" shall be construed as a period not ordinarily exceeding a period of six months.\n(7) For the purposes of this Chapter, the reasonable requirements of the public shall be deemed not to have been satisfied—", "question": "What is stated in subsection (7) of Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Chapter, the reasonable requirements of the public shall be deemed not to have been satisfied—"], "answer_start": [723]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000698", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) as to whether the applicant has made efforts to obtain a licence from the patentee on reasonable terms and conditions and such efforts have not been successful within a reasonable period as the Controller may deem fit:\nProvided that this clause shall not be applicable in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use or on establishment of a ground of anti-competitive practices adopted by the patentee, but shall not be required to take into account matters subsequent to the making of the application.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of clause (iv), \"reasonable period\" shall be construed as a period not ordinarily exceeding a period of six months.\n(7) For the purposes of this Chapter, the reasonable requirements of the public shall be deemed not to have been satisfied—", "question": "According to Section 84, what shall for the purposes of this chapter, the reasonable requirements of the public be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed not to have been satisfied—"], "answer_start": [808]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000699", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(a) if, by reason of the refusal of the patentee to grant a licence or licences on reasonable terms,—\n(i) an existing trade or industry or the development thereof or the establishment of any new trade or industry in India or the trade or industry of any person or class of persons trading or manufacturing in India is prejudiced; or\n(ii) the demand for the patented article has not been met to an adequate extent or on reasonable terms; or\n(iii) a market for export of the patented article manufactured in India is not being supplied or developed; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 84 state?", "answers": {"text": ["if, by reason of the refusal of the patentee to grant a licence or licences on reasonable terms,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000700", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(a) if, by reason of the refusal of the patentee to grant a licence or licences on reasonable terms,—\n(i) an existing trade or industry or the development thereof or the establishment of any new trade or industry in India or the trade or industry of any person or class of persons trading or manufacturing in India is prejudiced; or\n(ii) the demand for the patented article has not been met to an adequate extent or on reasonable terms; or\n(iii) a market for export of the patented article manufactured in India is not being supplied or developed; or", "question": "According to clause (i) of Section 84, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["an existing trade or industry or the development thereof or the establishment of any new trade or industry in India or the trade or industry of any person or class of persons trading or manufacturing in India is prejudiced; or"], "answer_start": [106]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000701", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(a) if, by reason of the refusal of the patentee to grant a licence or licences on reasonable terms,—\n(i) an existing trade or industry or the development thereof or the establishment of any new trade or industry in India or the trade or industry of any person or class of persons trading or manufacturing in India is prejudiced; or\n(ii) the demand for the patented article has not been met to an adequate extent or on reasonable terms; or\n(iii) a market for export of the patented article manufactured in India is not being supplied or developed; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["the demand for the patented article has not been met to an adequate extent or on reasonable terms; or"], "answer_start": [338]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000702", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(a) if, by reason of the refusal of the patentee to grant a licence or licences on reasonable terms,—\n(i) an existing trade or industry or the development thereof or the establishment of any new trade or industry in India or the trade or industry of any person or class of persons trading or manufacturing in India is prejudiced; or\n(ii) the demand for the patented article has not been met to an adequate extent or on reasonable terms; or\n(iii) a market for export of the patented article manufactured in India is not being supplied or developed; or", "question": "What does clause (iii) of Section 84 state?", "answers": {"text": ["a market for export of the patented article manufactured in India is not being supplied or developed; or"], "answer_start": [446]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000703", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) the establishment or development of commercial activities in India is prejudiced; or\n(b) if, by reason of conditions imposed by the patentee upon the grant of licences under the patent or upon the purchase, hire or use of the patented article or process, the manufacture, use or sale of materials not protected by the patent, or the establishment or development of any trade or industry in India, is prejudiced; or\n(c) if the patentee imposes a condition upon the grant of licences under the patent to provide exclusive grant back, prevention to challenges to the validity of patent or coercive package licensing, or\n(d) if the patented invention is not being worked in the territory of India on a commercial scale to an adequate extent or is not being so worked to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable, or", "question": "According to clause (iv) of Section 84, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the establishment or development of commercial activities in India is prejudiced; or"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000704", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) the establishment or development of commercial activities in India is prejudiced; or\n(b) if, by reason of conditions imposed by the patentee upon the grant of licences under the patent or upon the purchase, hire or use of the patented article or process, the manufacture, use or sale of materials not protected by the patent, or the establishment or development of any trade or industry in India, is prejudiced; or\n(c) if the patentee imposes a condition upon the grant of licences under the patent to provide exclusive grant back, prevention to challenges to the validity of patent or coercive package licensing, or\n(d) if the patented invention is not being worked in the territory of India on a commercial scale to an adequate extent or is not being so worked to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable, or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["if, by reason of conditions imposed by the patentee upon the grant of licences under the patent or upon the purchase, hire or use of the patented article or process, the manufacture, use or sale of materials not protected by the patent, or the establishment or development of any trade or industry in India, is prejudiced; or"], "answer_start": [94]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000705", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) the establishment or development of commercial activities in India is prejudiced; or\n(b) if, by reason of conditions imposed by the patentee upon the grant of licences under the patent or upon the purchase, hire or use of the patented article or process, the manufacture, use or sale of materials not protected by the patent, or the establishment or development of any trade or industry in India, is prejudiced; or\n(c) if the patentee imposes a condition upon the grant of licences under the patent to provide exclusive grant back, prevention to challenges to the validity of patent or coercive package licensing, or\n(d) if the patented invention is not being worked in the territory of India on a commercial scale to an adequate extent or is not being so worked to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable, or", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 84 state?", "answers": {"text": ["if the patentee imposes a condition upon the grant of licences under the patent to provide exclusive grant back, prevention to challenges to the validity of patent or coercive package licensing, or"], "answer_start": [424]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000706", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) the establishment or development of commercial activities in India is prejudiced; or\n(b) if, by reason of conditions imposed by the patentee upon the grant of licences under the patent or upon the purchase, hire or use of the patented article or process, the manufacture, use or sale of materials not protected by the patent, or the establishment or development of any trade or industry in India, is prejudiced; or\n(c) if the patentee imposes a condition upon the grant of licences under the patent to provide exclusive grant back, prevention to challenges to the validity of patent or coercive package licensing, or\n(d) if the patented invention is not being worked in the territory of India on a commercial scale to an adequate extent or is not being so worked to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable, or", "question": "According to clause (d) of Section 84, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["if the patented invention is not being worked in the territory of India on a commercial scale to an adequate extent or is not being so worked to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable, or"], "answer_start": [626]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000707", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(e) if the working of the patented invention in the territory of India on a commercial scale is being prevented or hindered by the importation from abroad of the patented article by—\n(i) the patentee or persons claiming under him; or\n(ii) persons directly or indirectly purchasing from him; or 1. The Explanation ins. by Act 1 of 2005, s. 52 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).\n(iii) other persons against whom the patentee is not taking or has not taken proceedings for infringement.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (e) of Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["if the working of the patented invention in the territory of India on a commercial scale is being prevented or hindered by the importation from abroad of the patented article by—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000708", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(e) if the working of the patented invention in the territory of India on a commercial scale is being prevented or hindered by the importation from abroad of the patented article by—\n(i) the patentee or persons claiming under him; or\n(ii) persons directly or indirectly purchasing from him; or 1. The Explanation ins. by Act 1 of 2005, s. 52 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).\n(iii) other persons against whom the patentee is not taking or has not taken proceedings for infringement.", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 84 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the patentee or persons claiming under him; or"], "answer_start": [187]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000709", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(e) if the working of the patented invention in the territory of India on a commercial scale is being prevented or hindered by the importation from abroad of the patented article by—\n(i) the patentee or persons claiming under him; or\n(ii) persons directly or indirectly purchasing from him; or 1. The Explanation ins. by Act 1 of 2005, s. 52 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).\n(iii) other persons against whom the patentee is not taking or has not taken proceedings for infringement.", "question": "According to clause (ii) of Section 84, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["persons directly or indirectly purchasing from him; or 1. The Explanation ins. by Act 1 of 2005, s. 52 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005)"], "answer_start": [239]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000710", "title": "Section 84: Compulsory licences", "context": "(e) if the working of the patented invention in the territory of India on a commercial scale is being prevented or hindered by the importation from abroad of the patented article by—\n(i) the patentee or persons claiming under him; or\n(ii) persons directly or indirectly purchasing from him; or 1. The Explanation ins. by Act 1 of 2005, s. 52 (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).\n(iii) other persons against whom the patentee is not taking or has not taken proceedings for infringement.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iii) of Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["other persons against whom the patentee is not taking or has not taken proceedings for infringement"], "answer_start": [367]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000711", "title": "Section 85: Revocation of patents by the Controller for non-working", "context": "(1) Where, in respect of a patent, a compulsory licence has been granted, the Central Government or any person interested may, after the expiration of two years from the date of the order granting the first compulsory licence, apply to the Controller for an order revoking the patent on the ground that the patented invention has not been worked in the territory of India or that reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention has not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price.\n(2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed, the facts upon which the application is based, and, in the case of an application other than by the Central Government, shall also set out the nature of the applicant's interest.\n(3) The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that patented invention have not been worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may make an order revoking the patent.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 85 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, in respect of a patent, a compulsory licence has been granted, the Central Government or any person interested may, after the expiration of two years from the date of the order granting the first compulsory licence, apply to the Controller for an order revoking the patent on the ground that the patented invention has not been worked in the territory of India or that reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention has not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000712", "title": "Section 85: Revocation of patents by the Controller for non-working", "context": "(1) Where, in respect of a patent, a compulsory licence has been granted, the Central Government or any person interested may, after the expiration of two years from the date of the order granting the first compulsory licence, apply to the Controller for an order revoking the patent on the ground that the patented invention has not been worked in the territory of India or that reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention has not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price.\n(2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed, the facts upon which the application is based, and, in the case of an application other than by the Central Government, shall also set out the nature of the applicant's interest.\n(3) The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that patented invention have not been worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may make an order revoking the patent.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 85?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed, the facts upon which the application is based, and, in the case of an application other than by the Central Government, shall also set out the nature of the applicant's interest"], "answer_start": [580]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000713", "title": "Section 85: Revocation of patents by the Controller for non-working", "context": "(1) Where, in respect of a patent, a compulsory licence has been granted, the Central Government or any person interested may, after the expiration of two years from the date of the order granting the first compulsory licence, apply to the Controller for an order revoking the patent on the ground that the patented invention has not been worked in the territory of India or that reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention has not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price.\n(2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed, the facts upon which the application is based, and, in the case of an application other than by the Central Government, shall also set out the nature of the applicant's interest.\n(3) The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that patented invention have not been worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may make an order revoking the patent.", "question": "According to Section 85, what shall every application under sub-section (1) contain?", "answers": {"text": ["such particulars as may be prescribed, the facts upon which the application is based, and, in the case of an application other than by the Central Government, shall also set out the nature of the applicant's interest"], "answer_start": [634]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000714", "title": "Section 85: Revocation of patents by the Controller for non-working", "context": "(1) Where, in respect of a patent, a compulsory licence has been granted, the Central Government or any person interested may, after the expiration of two years from the date of the order granting the first compulsory licence, apply to the Controller for an order revoking the patent on the ground that the patented invention has not been worked in the territory of India or that reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention has not been satisfied or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price.\n(2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed, the facts upon which the application is based, and, in the case of an application other than by the Central Government, shall also set out the nature of the applicant's interest.\n(3) The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that patented invention have not been worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may make an order revoking the patent.", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 85 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller, if satisfied that the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied or that patented invention have not been worked in the territory of India or that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, may make an order revoking the patent"], "answer_start": [856]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000715", "title": "Section 85: Revocation of patents by the Controller for non-working", "context": "(4) Every application under sub-section (1) shall ordinarily be decided within one year of its being presented to the Controller. 86. Power of Controller to adjourn applications for compulsory licences, etc., in certain cases.—(1) Where an application under section 8 or section 85, as the case may be, is made on the grounds that the patented invention has not been worked in the territory of India or on the ground mentioned in clause (d) of sub-section (7) of section 8 and the Controller is satisfied that the time which has elapsed since the sealing of the patent has for any reason been insufficient to enable the invention to be worked on a commercial scale to an adequate extent or to enable the invention to be so worked to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable, he may, by order, adjourn the further hearing of the application for such period not exceeding twelve months in the aggregate as appears to him to be sufficient for the invention to be so worked:", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 85?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application under sub-section (1) shall ordinarily be decided within one year of its being presented to the Controller. 86. Power of Controller to adjourn applications for compulsory licences, etc., in certain cases.—(1) Where an application under section 8 or section 85, as the case may be, is made on the grounds that the patented invention has not been worked in the territory of India or on the ground mentioned in clause (d) of sub-section (7) of section 8 and the Controller is satisfied that the time which has elapsed since the sealing of the patent has for any reason been insufficient to enable the invention to be worked on a commercial scale to an adequate extent or to enable the invention to be so worked to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable, he may, by order, adjourn the further hearing of the application for such period not exceeding twelve months in the aggregate as appears to him to be sufficient for the invention to be so worked:"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000716", "title": "Section 85: Revocation of patents by the Controller for non-working", "context": "Provided that in any case where the patentee establishes that the reason why a patented invention could not be worked as aforesaid before the date of the application was due to any State or Central Act or any rule or regulation made thereunder or any order of the Government imposed otherwise than by way of a condition for the working of the invention in the territory of India or for the disposal of the patented articles or of the articles made by the process or by the use of the patented plant, machinery, or apparatus, then, the period of adjournment ordered under this sub-section shall be reckoned from the date on which the period during which the working of the invention was prevented by such Act, rule or regulation or order of Government as computed from the date of the application, expires.\n(2) No adjournment under sub-section (1) shall be ordered unless the Controller is satisfied that the patentee has taken with promptitude adequate or reasonable steps to start the working of the invention in the territory of India on a commercial scale and to an adequate extent.", "question": "What is stated in the proviso to Section 85?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that in any case where the patentee establishes that the reason why a patented invention could not be worked as aforesaid before the date of the application was due to any State or Central Act or any rule or regulation made thereunder or any order of the Government imposed otherwise than by way of a condition for the working of the invention in the territory of India or for the disposal of the patented articles or of the articles made by the process or by the use of the patented plant, machinery, or apparatus, then, the period of adjournment ordered under this sub-section shall be reckoned from the date on which the period during which the working of the invention was prevented by such Act, rule or regulation or order of Government as computed from the date of the application, expires"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000717", "title": "Section 85: Revocation of patents by the Controller for non-working", "context": "Provided that in any case where the patentee establishes that the reason why a patented invention could not be worked as aforesaid before the date of the application was due to any State or Central Act or any rule or regulation made thereunder or any order of the Government imposed otherwise than by way of a condition for the working of the invention in the territory of India or for the disposal of the patented articles or of the articles made by the process or by the use of the patented plant, machinery, or apparatus, then, the period of adjournment ordered under this sub-section shall be reckoned from the date on which the period during which the working of the invention was prevented by such Act, rule or regulation or order of Government as computed from the date of the application, expires.\n(2) No adjournment under sub-section (1) shall be ordered unless the Controller is satisfied that the patentee has taken with promptitude adequate or reasonable steps to start the working of the invention in the territory of India on a commercial scale and to an adequate extent.", "question": "Under Section 85, what shall in any case where the patentee establishes that the reason why a patented invention could not be worked as aforesaid before the date of the application was due to any state or central act or any rule or regulation made thereunder or any order of the government imposed otherwise than by way of a condition for the working of the invention in the territory of india or for the disposal of the patented articles or of the articles made by the process or by the use of the patented plant, machinery, or apparatus, then, the period of adjournment ordered under this sub-section be?", "answers": {"text": ["reckoned from the date on which the period during which the working of the invention was prevented by such Act, rule or regulation or order of Government as computed from the date of the application, expires"], "answer_start": [597]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000718", "title": "Section 85: Revocation of patents by the Controller for non-working", "context": "Provided that in any case where the patentee establishes that the reason why a patented invention could not be worked as aforesaid before the date of the application was due to any State or Central Act or any rule or regulation made thereunder or any order of the Government imposed otherwise than by way of a condition for the working of the invention in the territory of India or for the disposal of the patented articles or of the articles made by the process or by the use of the patented plant, machinery, or apparatus, then, the period of adjournment ordered under this sub-section shall be reckoned from the date on which the period during which the working of the invention was prevented by such Act, rule or regulation or order of Government as computed from the date of the application, expires.\n(2) No adjournment under sub-section (1) shall be ordered unless the Controller is satisfied that the patentee has taken with promptitude adequate or reasonable steps to start the working of the invention in the territory of India on a commercial scale and to an adequate extent.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 85?", "answers": {"text": ["No adjournment under sub-section (1) shall be ordered unless the Controller is satisfied that the patentee has taken with promptitude adequate or reasonable steps to start the working of the invention in the territory of India on a commercial scale and to an adequate extent"], "answer_start": [810]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000719", "title": "Section 85: Revocation of patents by the Controller for non-working", "context": "Provided that in any case where the patentee establishes that the reason why a patented invention could not be worked as aforesaid before the date of the application was due to any State or Central Act or any rule or regulation made thereunder or any order of the Government imposed otherwise than by way of a condition for the working of the invention in the territory of India or for the disposal of the patented articles or of the articles made by the process or by the use of the patented plant, machinery, or apparatus, then, the period of adjournment ordered under this sub-section shall be reckoned from the date on which the period during which the working of the invention was prevented by such Act, rule or regulation or order of Government as computed from the date of the application, expires.\n(2) No adjournment under sub-section (1) shall be ordered unless the Controller is satisfied that the patentee has taken with promptitude adequate or reasonable steps to start the working of the invention in the territory of India on a commercial scale and to an adequate extent.", "question": "According to Section 85, what shall no adjournment under sub-section (1) be?", "answers": {"text": ["ordered unless the Controller is satisfied that the patentee has taken with promptitude adequate or reasonable steps to start the working of the invention in the territory of India on a commercial scale and to an adequate extent"], "answer_start": [856]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000726", "title": "Section 88: Powers of Controller in granting compulsory licences", "context": "(1) Where the Controller is satisfied on an application made under section 84 that the manufacture, use or sale of materials not protected by the patent is prejudiced by reason of conditions imposed by the patentee upon the grant of licences under the patent, or upon the purchase, hire or use of the patented article or process, he may, subject to the provisions of that section, order the grant of licences under the patent to such customers of the applicant as he thinks fit as well as to the applicant.\n(2) Where an application under section 84 is made by a person being the holder of a licence under the patent, the Controller may, if he makes an order for the grant of a licence to the applicant, order the existing licence to be cancelled, or may, if he thinks fit, instead of making an order for the grant of a licence to the applicant, order the existing licence to be amended.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 88 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the Controller is satisfied on an application made under section 84 that the manufacture, use or sale of materials not protected by the patent is prejudiced by reason of conditions imposed by the patentee upon the grant of licences under the patent, or upon the purchase, hire or use of the patented article or process, he may, subject to the provisions of that section, order the grant of licences under the patent to such customers of the applicant as he thinks fit as well as to the applicant"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000727", "title": "Section 88: Powers of Controller in granting compulsory licences", "context": "(1) Where the Controller is satisfied on an application made under section 84 that the manufacture, use or sale of materials not protected by the patent is prejudiced by reason of conditions imposed by the patentee upon the grant of licences under the patent, or upon the purchase, hire or use of the patented article or process, he may, subject to the provisions of that section, order the grant of licences under the patent to such customers of the applicant as he thinks fit as well as to the applicant.\n(2) Where an application under section 84 is made by a person being the holder of a licence under the patent, the Controller may, if he makes an order for the grant of a licence to the applicant, order the existing licence to be cancelled, or may, if he thinks fit, instead of making an order for the grant of a licence to the applicant, order the existing licence to be amended.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 88?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application under section 84 is made by a person being the holder of a licence under the patent, the Controller may, if he makes an order for the grant of a licence to the applicant, order the existing licence to be cancelled, or may, if he thinks fit, instead of making an order for the grant of a licence to the applicant, order the existing licence to be amended"], "answer_start": [511]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000728", "title": "Section 88: Powers of Controller in granting compulsory licences", "context": "(3) Where two or more patents are held by the same patentee and an applicant for a compulsory licence establishes that the reasonable requirements of the public have not been satisfied with respect to some only of the said patents, then, if the Controller is satisfied that the applicant cannot efficiently or satisfactorily work the licence granted to him under those patents without infringing the other patents held by the patentee and if those patents involve important technical advancement or considerable economic significance in relation to the other patents, he may, by order, direct the grant of a licence in respect of the other patents also to enable the licensee to work the patent or patents in regard to which a licence is granted under section 84.\n(4) Where the terms and conditions of a licence have been settled by the Controller, the licensee may, at any time after he has worked the invention on a commercial scale for a period of not less than twelve months, make an application to the Controller for the revision of the terms and conditions on the ground that the terms and conditions settled have proved to be more onerous than originally expected and that in consequence thereof the licensee is unable to work the invention except at a loss:\nProvided that no such application shall be entertained a second time.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 88, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where two or more patents are held by the same patentee and an applicant for a compulsory licence establishes that the reasonable requirements of the public have not been satisfied with respect to some only of the said patents, then, if the Controller is satisfied that the applicant cannot efficiently or satisfactorily work the licence granted to him under those patents without infringing the other patents held by the patentee and if those patents involve important technical advancement or considerable economic significance in relation to the other patents, he may, by order, direct the grant of a licence in respect of the other patents also to enable the licensee to work the patent or patents in regard to which a licence is granted under section 84"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000729", "title": "Section 88: Powers of Controller in granting compulsory licences", "context": "(3) Where two or more patents are held by the same patentee and an applicant for a compulsory licence establishes that the reasonable requirements of the public have not been satisfied with respect to some only of the said patents, then, if the Controller is satisfied that the applicant cannot efficiently or satisfactorily work the licence granted to him under those patents without infringing the other patents held by the patentee and if those patents involve important technical advancement or considerable economic significance in relation to the other patents, he may, by order, direct the grant of a licence in respect of the other patents also to enable the licensee to work the patent or patents in regard to which a licence is granted under section 84.\n(4) Where the terms and conditions of a licence have been settled by the Controller, the licensee may, at any time after he has worked the invention on a commercial scale for a period of not less than twelve months, make an application to the Controller for the revision of the terms and conditions on the ground that the terms and conditions settled have proved to be more onerous than originally expected and that in consequence thereof the licensee is unable to work the invention except at a loss:\nProvided that no such application shall be entertained a second time.", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 88 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the terms and conditions of a licence have been settled by the Controller, the licensee may, at any time after he has worked the invention on a commercial scale for a period of not less than twelve months, make an application to the Controller for the revision of the terms and conditions on the ground that the terms and conditions settled have proved to be more onerous than originally expected and that in consequence thereof the licensee is unable to work the invention except at a loss:"], "answer_start": [768]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000730", "title": "Section 88: Powers of Controller in granting compulsory licences", "context": "(3) Where two or more patents are held by the same patentee and an applicant for a compulsory licence establishes that the reasonable requirements of the public have not been satisfied with respect to some only of the said patents, then, if the Controller is satisfied that the applicant cannot efficiently or satisfactorily work the licence granted to him under those patents without infringing the other patents held by the patentee and if those patents involve important technical advancement or considerable economic significance in relation to the other patents, he may, by order, direct the grant of a licence in respect of the other patents also to enable the licensee to work the patent or patents in regard to which a licence is granted under section 84.\n(4) Where the terms and conditions of a licence have been settled by the Controller, the licensee may, at any time after he has worked the invention on a commercial scale for a period of not less than twelve months, make an application to the Controller for the revision of the terms and conditions on the ground that the terms and conditions settled have proved to be more onerous than originally expected and that in consequence thereof the licensee is unable to work the invention except at a loss:\nProvided that no such application shall be entertained a second time.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 88, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that no such application shall be entertained a second time"], "answer_start": [1266]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000731", "title": "Section 88: Powers of Controller in granting compulsory licences", "context": "(3) Where two or more patents are held by the same patentee and an applicant for a compulsory licence establishes that the reasonable requirements of the public have not been satisfied with respect to some only of the said patents, then, if the Controller is satisfied that the applicant cannot efficiently or satisfactorily work the licence granted to him under those patents without infringing the other patents held by the patentee and if those patents involve important technical advancement or considerable economic significance in relation to the other patents, he may, by order, direct the grant of a licence in respect of the other patents also to enable the licensee to work the patent or patents in regard to which a licence is granted under section 84.\n(4) Where the terms and conditions of a licence have been settled by the Controller, the licensee may, at any time after he has worked the invention on a commercial scale for a period of not less than twelve months, make an application to the Controller for the revision of the terms and conditions on the ground that the terms and conditions settled have proved to be more onerous than originally expected and that in consequence thereof the licensee is unable to work the invention except at a loss:\nProvided that no such application shall be entertained a second time.", "question": "According to Section 88, what shall no such application be?", "answers": {"text": ["entertained a second time"], "answer_start": [1309]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000732", "title": "Section 89: General purposes for granting compulsory licences", "context": "The powers of the Controller upon an application made under section 84 shall be exercised with a view to securing the following general purposes, that is to say,—\n(a) that patented inventions are worked on a commercial scale in the territory of India without undue delay and to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable;\n(b) that the interests of any person for the time being working or developing an invention in the territory of India under the protection of a patent are not unfairly prejudiced.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 89 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The powers of the Controller upon an application made under section 84 shall be exercised with a view to securing the following general purposes, that is to say,—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000733", "title": "Section 89: General purposes for granting compulsory licences", "context": "The powers of the Controller upon an application made under section 84 shall be exercised with a view to securing the following general purposes, that is to say,—\n(a) that patented inventions are worked on a commercial scale in the territory of India without undue delay and to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable;\n(b) that the interests of any person for the time being working or developing an invention in the territory of India under the protection of a patent are not unfairly prejudiced.", "question": "In Section 89, what is the powers of the controller upon an application made under section 84 to be?", "answers": {"text": ["exercised with a view to securing the following general purposes, that is to say,—"], "answer_start": [80]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000734", "title": "Section 89: General purposes for granting compulsory licences", "context": "The powers of the Controller upon an application made under section 84 shall be exercised with a view to securing the following general purposes, that is to say,—\n(a) that patented inventions are worked on a commercial scale in the territory of India without undue delay and to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable;\n(b) that the interests of any person for the time being working or developing an invention in the territory of India under the protection of a patent are not unfairly prejudiced.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 89?", "answers": {"text": ["that patented inventions are worked on a commercial scale in the territory of India without undue delay and to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable"], "answer_start": [167]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000735", "title": "Section 89: General purposes for granting compulsory licences", "context": "The powers of the Controller upon an application made under section 84 shall be exercised with a view to securing the following general purposes, that is to say,—\n(a) that patented inventions are worked on a commercial scale in the territory of India without undue delay and to the fullest extent that is reasonably practicable;\n(b) that the interests of any person for the time being working or developing an invention in the territory of India under the protection of a patent are not unfairly prejudiced.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 89 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the interests of any person for the time being working or developing an invention in the territory of India under the protection of a patent are not unfairly prejudiced"], "answer_start": [333]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000736", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(1) In settling the terms and conditions of a licence under section 84, the Controller shall endeavour to secure—\n(i) that the royalty and other remuneration, if any, reserved to the patentee or other person beneficially entitled to the patent, is reasonable, having regard to the nature of the invention, the expenditure incurred by the patentee in making the invention or in developing it and obtaining a patent and keeping it in force and other relevant factors;\n(ii) that the patented invention is worked to the fullest extent by the person to whom the licence is granted and with reasonable profit to him;\n(iii) that the patented articles are made available to the public at reasonably affordable prices;", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 90?", "answers": {"text": ["In settling the terms and conditions of a licence under section 84, the Controller shall endeavour to secure—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000737", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(1) In settling the terms and conditions of a licence under section 84, the Controller shall endeavour to secure—\n(i) that the royalty and other remuneration, if any, reserved to the patentee or other person beneficially entitled to the patent, is reasonable, having regard to the nature of the invention, the expenditure incurred by the patentee in making the invention or in developing it and obtaining a patent and keeping it in force and other relevant factors;\n(ii) that the patented invention is worked to the fullest extent by the person to whom the licence is granted and with reasonable profit to him;\n(iii) that the patented articles are made available to the public at reasonably affordable prices;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 90?", "answers": {"text": ["that the royalty and other remuneration, if any, reserved to the patentee or other person beneficially entitled to the patent, is reasonable, having regard to the nature of the invention, the expenditure incurred by the patentee in making the invention or in developing it and obtaining a patent and keeping it in force and other relevant factors"], "answer_start": [118]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000738", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(1) In settling the terms and conditions of a licence under section 84, the Controller shall endeavour to secure—\n(i) that the royalty and other remuneration, if any, reserved to the patentee or other person beneficially entitled to the patent, is reasonable, having regard to the nature of the invention, the expenditure incurred by the patentee in making the invention or in developing it and obtaining a patent and keeping it in force and other relevant factors;\n(ii) that the patented invention is worked to the fullest extent by the person to whom the licence is granted and with reasonable profit to him;\n(iii) that the patented articles are made available to the public at reasonably affordable prices;", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 90 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the patented invention is worked to the fullest extent by the person to whom the licence is granted and with reasonable profit to him"], "answer_start": [471]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000739", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(1) In settling the terms and conditions of a licence under section 84, the Controller shall endeavour to secure—\n(i) that the royalty and other remuneration, if any, reserved to the patentee or other person beneficially entitled to the patent, is reasonable, having regard to the nature of the invention, the expenditure incurred by the patentee in making the invention or in developing it and obtaining a patent and keeping it in force and other relevant factors;\n(ii) that the patented invention is worked to the fullest extent by the person to whom the licence is granted and with reasonable profit to him;\n(iii) that the patented articles are made available to the public at reasonably affordable prices;", "question": "According to clause (iii) of Section 90, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the patented articles are made available to the public at reasonably affordable prices"], "answer_start": [617]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000740", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) that the licence granted is a non-exclusive licence;\n(v) that the right of the licensee is non-assignable;\n(vi) that the licence is for the balance term of the patent unless a shorter term is consistent with public interest;\n(vii) that the licence is granted with a predominant purpose of supply in the Indian market and that the licensee may also export the patented product, if need be in accordance with the provisions of sub-clause (iii) of clause (a) of sub-section (7) of section 84;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iv) of Section 90?", "answers": {"text": ["that the licence granted is a non-exclusive licence"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000741", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) that the licence granted is a non-exclusive licence;\n(v) that the right of the licensee is non-assignable;\n(vi) that the licence is for the balance term of the patent unless a shorter term is consistent with public interest;\n(vii) that the licence is granted with a predominant purpose of supply in the Indian market and that the licensee may also export the patented product, if need be in accordance with the provisions of sub-clause (iii) of clause (a) of sub-section (7) of section 84;", "question": "What does clause (v) of Section 90 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the right of the licensee is non-assignable"], "answer_start": [62]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000742", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) that the licence granted is a non-exclusive licence;\n(v) that the right of the licensee is non-assignable;\n(vi) that the licence is for the balance term of the patent unless a shorter term is consistent with public interest;\n(vii) that the licence is granted with a predominant purpose of supply in the Indian market and that the licensee may also export the patented product, if need be in accordance with the provisions of sub-clause (iii) of clause (a) of sub-section (7) of section 84;", "question": "According to clause (vi) of Section 90, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the licence is for the balance term of the patent unless a shorter term is consistent with public interest"], "answer_start": [117]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000743", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(iv) that the licence granted is a non-exclusive licence;\n(v) that the right of the licensee is non-assignable;\n(vi) that the licence is for the balance term of the patent unless a shorter term is consistent with public interest;\n(vii) that the licence is granted with a predominant purpose of supply in the Indian market and that the licensee may also export the patented product, if need be in accordance with the provisions of sub-clause (iii) of clause (a) of sub-section (7) of section 84;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (vii) of Section 90?", "answers": {"text": ["that the licence is granted with a predominant purpose of supply in the Indian market and that the licensee may also export the patented product, if need be in accordance with the provisions of sub-clause (iii) of clause (a) of sub-section (7) of section 84"], "answer_start": [236]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000744", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(viii) that in the case of semi-conductor technology, the licence granted is to work the invention for public non-commercial use;\n(ix) that in case the licence is granted to remedy a practice determined after judicial or administrative process to be anti-competitive, the licensee shall be permitted to export the patented product, if need be.\n(2) No licence granted by the Controller shall authorise the licensee to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad where such importation would, but for such authorisation, constitute an infringement of the rights of the patentee.\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Central Government may, if in its opinion it is necessary so to do, in the public interest, direct the Controller at any time to authorise any licensee in respect of a patent to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad (subject to such conditions as it considers necessary to impose relating among other matters to the royalty and other remuneration, if any, payable to the patentee, the quantum of import, the sale price of the imported article and the period of importation), and thereupon the Controller shall give effect to the directions.", "question": "What does clause (viii) of Section 90 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that in the case of semi-conductor technology, the licence granted is to work the invention for public non-commercial use"], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000745", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(viii) that in the case of semi-conductor technology, the licence granted is to work the invention for public non-commercial use;\n(ix) that in case the licence is granted to remedy a practice determined after judicial or administrative process to be anti-competitive, the licensee shall be permitted to export the patented product, if need be.\n(2) No licence granted by the Controller shall authorise the licensee to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad where such importation would, but for such authorisation, constitute an infringement of the rights of the patentee.\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Central Government may, if in its opinion it is necessary so to do, in the public interest, direct the Controller at any time to authorise any licensee in respect of a patent to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad (subject to such conditions as it considers necessary to impose relating among other matters to the royalty and other remuneration, if any, payable to the patentee, the quantum of import, the sale price of the imported article and the period of importation), and thereupon the Controller shall give effect to the directions.", "question": "According to clause (ix) of Section 90, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that in case the licence is granted to remedy a practice determined after judicial or administrative process to be anti-competitive, the licensee shall be permitted to export the patented product, if need be"], "answer_start": [135]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000746", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(viii) that in the case of semi-conductor technology, the licence granted is to work the invention for public non-commercial use;\n(ix) that in case the licence is granted to remedy a practice determined after judicial or administrative process to be anti-competitive, the licensee shall be permitted to export the patented product, if need be.\n(2) No licence granted by the Controller shall authorise the licensee to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad where such importation would, but for such authorisation, constitute an infringement of the rights of the patentee.\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Central Government may, if in its opinion it is necessary so to do, in the public interest, direct the Controller at any time to authorise any licensee in respect of a patent to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad (subject to such conditions as it considers necessary to impose relating among other matters to the royalty and other remuneration, if any, payable to the patentee, the quantum of import, the sale price of the imported article and the period of importation), and thereupon the Controller shall give effect to the directions.", "question": "According to Section 90, what shall in case the licence is granted to remedy a practice determined after judicial or administrative process to be anti-competitive, the licensee be?", "answers": {"text": ["permitted to export the patented product, if need be"], "answer_start": [290]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000747", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(viii) that in the case of semi-conductor technology, the licence granted is to work the invention for public non-commercial use;\n(ix) that in case the licence is granted to remedy a practice determined after judicial or administrative process to be anti-competitive, the licensee shall be permitted to export the patented product, if need be.\n(2) No licence granted by the Controller shall authorise the licensee to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad where such importation would, but for such authorisation, constitute an infringement of the rights of the patentee.\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Central Government may, if in its opinion it is necessary so to do, in the public interest, direct the Controller at any time to authorise any licensee in respect of a patent to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad (subject to such conditions as it considers necessary to impose relating among other matters to the royalty and other remuneration, if any, payable to the patentee, the quantum of import, the sale price of the imported article and the period of importation), and thereupon the Controller shall give effect to the directions.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 90 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["No licence granted by the Controller shall authorise the licensee to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad where such importation would, but for such authorisation, constitute an infringement of the rights of the patentee"], "answer_start": [348]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000748", "title": "Section 90: Terms and conditions of compulsory licences", "context": "(viii) that in the case of semi-conductor technology, the licence granted is to work the invention for public non-commercial use;\n(ix) that in case the licence is granted to remedy a practice determined after judicial or administrative process to be anti-competitive, the licensee shall be permitted to export the patented product, if need be.\n(2) No licence granted by the Controller shall authorise the licensee to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad where such importation would, but for such authorisation, constitute an infringement of the rights of the patentee.\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Central Government may, if in its opinion it is necessary so to do, in the public interest, direct the Controller at any time to authorise any licensee in respect of a patent to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad (subject to such conditions as it considers necessary to impose relating among other matters to the royalty and other remuneration, if any, payable to the patentee, the quantum of import, the sale price of the imported article and the period of importation), and thereupon the Controller shall give effect to the directions.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 90?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Central Government may, if in its opinion it is necessary so to do, in the public interest, direct the Controller at any time to authorise any licensee in respect of a patent to import the patented article or an article or substance made by a patented process from abroad (subject to such conditions as it considers necessary to impose relating among other matters to the royalty and other remuneration, if any, payable to the patentee, the quantum of import, the sale price of the imported article and the period of importation), and thereupon the Controller shall give effect to the directions"], "answer_start": [631]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000758", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "(1) If the Central Government is satisfied, in respect of any patent in force in circumstances of national emergency or in circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use, that it is necessary that compulsory licences should be granted at any time after the sealing thereof to work the invention, it may make a declaration to that effect, by notification in the Official Gazette, and thereupon the following provisions shall have effect, that is to say,—\n(i) the Controller shall, on application made at any time after the notification by any person interested, grant to the applicant a licence under the patent on such terms and conditions as he thinks fit;\n(ii) in settling the terms and conditions of a licence granted under this section, the Controller shall endeavour to secure that the articles manufactured under the patent shall be available to the public at the lowest prices consistent with the patentees deriving a reasonable advantage from their patent rights.\n(2) The provisions of sections 83, 87, 88, 8 and 90 shall apply in relation to the grant of licences under this section as they apply in relation to the grant of licences under section 84.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 92, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If the Central Government is satisfied, in respect of any patent in force in circumstances of national emergency or in circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use, that it is necessary that compulsory licences should be granted at any time after the sealing thereof to work the invention, it may make a declaration to that effect, by notification in the Official Gazette, and thereupon the following provisions shall have effect, that is to say,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000759", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "(1) If the Central Government is satisfied, in respect of any patent in force in circumstances of national emergency or in circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use, that it is necessary that compulsory licences should be granted at any time after the sealing thereof to work the invention, it may make a declaration to that effect, by notification in the Official Gazette, and thereupon the following provisions shall have effect, that is to say,—\n(i) the Controller shall, on application made at any time after the notification by any person interested, grant to the applicant a licence under the patent on such terms and conditions as he thinks fit;\n(ii) in settling the terms and conditions of a licence granted under this section, the Controller shall endeavour to secure that the articles manufactured under the patent shall be available to the public at the lowest prices consistent with the patentees deriving a reasonable advantage from their patent rights.\n(2) The provisions of sections 83, 87, 88, 8 and 90 shall apply in relation to the grant of licences under this section as they apply in relation to the grant of licences under section 84.", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 92 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the Controller shall, on application made at any time after the notification by any person interested, grant to the applicant a licence under the patent on such terms and conditions as he thinks fit"], "answer_start": [484]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000760", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "(1) If the Central Government is satisfied, in respect of any patent in force in circumstances of national emergency or in circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use, that it is necessary that compulsory licences should be granted at any time after the sealing thereof to work the invention, it may make a declaration to that effect, by notification in the Official Gazette, and thereupon the following provisions shall have effect, that is to say,—\n(i) the Controller shall, on application made at any time after the notification by any person interested, grant to the applicant a licence under the patent on such terms and conditions as he thinks fit;\n(ii) in settling the terms and conditions of a licence granted under this section, the Controller shall endeavour to secure that the articles manufactured under the patent shall be available to the public at the lowest prices consistent with the patentees deriving a reasonable advantage from their patent rights.\n(2) The provisions of sections 83, 87, 88, 8 and 90 shall apply in relation to the grant of licences under this section as they apply in relation to the grant of licences under section 84.", "question": "According to clause (ii) of Section 92, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["in settling the terms and conditions of a licence granted under this section, the Controller shall endeavour to secure that the articles manufactured under the patent shall be available to the public at the lowest prices consistent with the patentees deriving a reasonable advantage from their patent rights"], "answer_start": [689]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000761", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "(1) If the Central Government is satisfied, in respect of any patent in force in circumstances of national emergency or in circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use, that it is necessary that compulsory licences should be granted at any time after the sealing thereof to work the invention, it may make a declaration to that effect, by notification in the Official Gazette, and thereupon the following provisions shall have effect, that is to say,—\n(i) the Controller shall, on application made at any time after the notification by any person interested, grant to the applicant a licence under the patent on such terms and conditions as he thinks fit;\n(ii) in settling the terms and conditions of a licence granted under this section, the Controller shall endeavour to secure that the articles manufactured under the patent shall be available to the public at the lowest prices consistent with the patentees deriving a reasonable advantage from their patent rights.\n(2) The provisions of sections 83, 87, 88, 8 and 90 shall apply in relation to the grant of licences under this section as they apply in relation to the grant of licences under section 84.", "question": "According to Section 92, what shall in settling the terms and conditions of a licence granted under this section, the controller shall endeavour to secure that the articles manufactured under the patent be?", "answers": {"text": ["available to the public at the lowest prices consistent with the patentees deriving a reasonable advantage from their patent rights"], "answer_start": [865]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000762", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "(1) If the Central Government is satisfied, in respect of any patent in force in circumstances of national emergency or in circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use, that it is necessary that compulsory licences should be granted at any time after the sealing thereof to work the invention, it may make a declaration to that effect, by notification in the Official Gazette, and thereupon the following provisions shall have effect, that is to say,—\n(i) the Controller shall, on application made at any time after the notification by any person interested, grant to the applicant a licence under the patent on such terms and conditions as he thinks fit;\n(ii) in settling the terms and conditions of a licence granted under this section, the Controller shall endeavour to secure that the articles manufactured under the patent shall be available to the public at the lowest prices consistent with the patentees deriving a reasonable advantage from their patent rights.\n(2) The provisions of sections 83, 87, 88, 8 and 90 shall apply in relation to the grant of licences under this section as they apply in relation to the grant of licences under section 84.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 92 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of sections 83, 87, 88, 8 and 90 shall apply in relation to the grant of licences under this section as they apply in relation to the grant of licences under section 84"], "answer_start": [1002]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000763", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), where the Controller is satisfied on consideration of the application referred to in clause (i) of sub-section (1) that it is necessary in—\n(i) a circumstance of national emergency; or\n(ii) a circumstance of extreme urgency; or\n(iii) a case of public non-commercial use, which may arise or is required, as the case may be, including public health crises, relating to Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis, malaria or other epidemics, he shall not apply any procedure specified in section 8 in relation to that application for grant of licence under this section:", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 92?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), where the Controller is satisfied on consideration of the application referred to in clause (i) of sub-section (1) that it is necessary in—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000764", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), where the Controller is satisfied on consideration of the application referred to in clause (i) of sub-section (1) that it is necessary in—\n(i) a circumstance of national emergency; or\n(ii) a circumstance of extreme urgency; or\n(iii) a case of public non-commercial use, which may arise or is required, as the case may be, including public health crises, relating to Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis, malaria or other epidemics, he shall not apply any procedure specified in section 8 in relation to that application for grant of licence under this section:", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 92?", "answers": {"text": ["a circumstance of national emergency; or"], "answer_start": [203]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000765", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), where the Controller is satisfied on consideration of the application referred to in clause (i) of sub-section (1) that it is necessary in—\n(i) a circumstance of national emergency; or\n(ii) a circumstance of extreme urgency; or\n(iii) a case of public non-commercial use, which may arise or is required, as the case may be, including public health crises, relating to Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis, malaria or other epidemics, he shall not apply any procedure specified in section 8 in relation to that application for grant of licence under this section:", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 92 state?", "answers": {"text": ["a circumstance of extreme urgency; or"], "answer_start": [249]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000766", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), where the Controller is satisfied on consideration of the application referred to in clause (i) of sub-section (1) that it is necessary in—\n(i) a circumstance of national emergency; or\n(ii) a circumstance of extreme urgency; or\n(iii) a case of public non-commercial use, which may arise or is required, as the case may be, including public health crises, relating to Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis, malaria or other epidemics, he shall not apply any procedure specified in section 8 in relation to that application for grant of licence under this section:", "question": "According to clause (iii) of Section 92, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["a case of public non-commercial use, which may arise or is required, as the case may be, including public health crises, relating to Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis, malaria or other epidemics, he shall not apply any procedure specified in section 8 in relation to that application for grant of licence under this section:"], "answer_start": [293]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000767", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "Provided that the Controller shall, as soon as may be practicable, inform the patentee of the patent relating to the application for such non-application of section 87. 92A. Compulsory licence for export of patented pharmaceutical products in certain exceptional circumstances.—(1) Compulsory licence shall be available for manufacture and export of patented pharmaceutical products to any country having insufficient or no manufacturing capacity in the pharmaceutical sector for the concerned product to address public health problems, provided compulsory licence has been granted by such country or such country has, by notification or otherwise, allowed importation of the patented pharmaceutical products from India.\n(2) The Controller shall, on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner, grant a compulsory licence solely for manufacture and export of the concerned pharmaceutical product to such country under such terms and conditions as may be specified and published by him.\n(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be without prejudice to the extent to which pharmaceutical products produced under a compulsory licence can be exported under any other provision of this Act.", "question": "What is stated in the proviso to Section 92?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the Controller shall, as soon as may be practicable, inform the patentee of the patent relating to the application for such non-application of section 87. 92A. Compulsory licence for export of patented pharmaceutical products in certain exceptional circumstances.—(1) Compulsory licence shall be available for manufacture and export of patented pharmaceutical products to any country having insufficient or no manufacturing capacity in the pharmaceutical sector for the concerned product to address public health problems, provided compulsory licence has been granted by such country or such country has, by notification or otherwise, allowed importation of the patented pharmaceutical products from India"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000768", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "Provided that the Controller shall, as soon as may be practicable, inform the patentee of the patent relating to the application for such non-application of section 87. 92A. Compulsory licence for export of patented pharmaceutical products in certain exceptional circumstances.—(1) Compulsory licence shall be available for manufacture and export of patented pharmaceutical products to any country having insufficient or no manufacturing capacity in the pharmaceutical sector for the concerned product to address public health problems, provided compulsory licence has been granted by such country or such country has, by notification or otherwise, allowed importation of the patented pharmaceutical products from India.\n(2) The Controller shall, on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner, grant a compulsory licence solely for manufacture and export of the concerned pharmaceutical product to such country under such terms and conditions as may be specified and published by him.\n(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be without prejudice to the extent to which pharmaceutical products produced under a compulsory licence can be exported under any other provision of this Act.", "question": "Under Section 92, what shall the controller shall, as soon as may be practicable, inform the patentee of the patent relating to the application for such non-application of section 87. 92a. compulsory licence for export of patented pharmaceutical products in certain exceptional circumstances.—(1) compulsory licence be?", "answers": {"text": ["available for manufacture and export of patented pharmaceutical products to any country having insufficient or no manufacturing capacity in the pharmaceutical sector for the concerned product to address public health problems, provided compulsory licence has been granted by such country or such country has, by notification or otherwise, allowed importation of the patented pharmaceutical products from India"], "answer_start": [310]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000769", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "Provided that the Controller shall, as soon as may be practicable, inform the patentee of the patent relating to the application for such non-application of section 87. 92A. Compulsory licence for export of patented pharmaceutical products in certain exceptional circumstances.—(1) Compulsory licence shall be available for manufacture and export of patented pharmaceutical products to any country having insufficient or no manufacturing capacity in the pharmaceutical sector for the concerned product to address public health problems, provided compulsory licence has been granted by such country or such country has, by notification or otherwise, allowed importation of the patented pharmaceutical products from India.\n(2) The Controller shall, on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner, grant a compulsory licence solely for manufacture and export of the concerned pharmaceutical product to such country under such terms and conditions as may be specified and published by him.\n(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be without prejudice to the extent to which pharmaceutical products produced under a compulsory licence can be exported under any other provision of this Act.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 92?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller shall, on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner, grant a compulsory licence solely for manufacture and export of the concerned pharmaceutical product to such country under such terms and conditions as may be specified and published by him"], "answer_start": [725]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000770", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "Provided that the Controller shall, as soon as may be practicable, inform the patentee of the patent relating to the application for such non-application of section 87. 92A. Compulsory licence for export of patented pharmaceutical products in certain exceptional circumstances.—(1) Compulsory licence shall be available for manufacture and export of patented pharmaceutical products to any country having insufficient or no manufacturing capacity in the pharmaceutical sector for the concerned product to address public health problems, provided compulsory licence has been granted by such country or such country has, by notification or otherwise, allowed importation of the patented pharmaceutical products from India.\n(2) The Controller shall, on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner, grant a compulsory licence solely for manufacture and export of the concerned pharmaceutical product to such country under such terms and conditions as may be specified and published by him.\n(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be without prejudice to the extent to which pharmaceutical products produced under a compulsory licence can be exported under any other provision of this Act.", "question": "According to Section 92, what shall the controller shall, on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner, grant a compulsory licence solely for manufacture and export of the concerned pharmaceutical product to such country under such terms and conditions as be?", "answers": {"text": ["specified and published by him"], "answer_start": [961]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000771", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "Provided that the Controller shall, as soon as may be practicable, inform the patentee of the patent relating to the application for such non-application of section 87. 92A. Compulsory licence for export of patented pharmaceutical products in certain exceptional circumstances.—(1) Compulsory licence shall be available for manufacture and export of patented pharmaceutical products to any country having insufficient or no manufacturing capacity in the pharmaceutical sector for the concerned product to address public health problems, provided compulsory licence has been granted by such country or such country has, by notification or otherwise, allowed importation of the patented pharmaceutical products from India.\n(2) The Controller shall, on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner, grant a compulsory licence solely for manufacture and export of the concerned pharmaceutical product to such country under such terms and conditions as may be specified and published by him.\n(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be without prejudice to the extent to which pharmaceutical products produced under a compulsory licence can be exported under any other provision of this Act.", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 92 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be without prejudice to the extent to which pharmaceutical products produced under a compulsory licence can be exported under any other provision of this Act"], "answer_start": [997]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000772", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "Provided that the Controller shall, as soon as may be practicable, inform the patentee of the patent relating to the application for such non-application of section 87. 92A. Compulsory licence for export of patented pharmaceutical products in certain exceptional circumstances.—(1) Compulsory licence shall be available for manufacture and export of patented pharmaceutical products to any country having insufficient or no manufacturing capacity in the pharmaceutical sector for the concerned product to address public health problems, provided compulsory licence has been granted by such country or such country has, by notification or otherwise, allowed importation of the patented pharmaceutical products from India.\n(2) The Controller shall, on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner, grant a compulsory licence solely for manufacture and export of the concerned pharmaceutical product to such country under such terms and conditions as may be specified and published by him.\n(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be without prejudice to the extent to which pharmaceutical products produced under a compulsory licence can be exported under any other provision of this Act.", "question": "In Section 92, what is the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) to be?", "answers": {"text": ["without prejudice to the extent to which pharmaceutical products produced under a compulsory licence can be exported under any other provision of this Act"], "answer_start": [1049]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000773", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, \"pharmaceutical products\" means any patented product, or product manufactured through a patented process, of the pharmaceutical sector needed to address public health problems and shall be inclusive of ingredients necessary for their manufacture and diagnostic kits required for their use.", "question": "What does Section 92 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, \"pharmaceutical products\" means any patented product, or product manufactured through a patented process, of the pharmaceutical sector needed to address public health problems and shall be inclusive of ingredients necessary for their manufacture and diagnostic kits required for their use"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000774", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, \"pharmaceutical products\" means any patented product, or product manufactured through a patented process, of the pharmaceutical sector needed to address public health problems and shall be inclusive of ingredients necessary for their manufacture and diagnostic kits required for their use.", "question": "What is explained in Section 92?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, \"pharmaceutical products\" means any patented product, or product manufactured through a patented process, of the pharmaceutical sector needed to address public health problems and shall be inclusive of ingredients necessary for their manufacture and diagnostic kits required for their use"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000775", "title": "Section 92: Special provision for compulsory licences on notifications by Central Government", "context": "Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, \"pharmaceutical products\" means any patented product, or product manufactured through a patented process, of the pharmaceutical sector needed to address public health problems and shall be inclusive of ingredients necessary for their manufacture and diagnostic kits required for their use.", "question": "Under Section 92, what shall —for the purposes of this section, \"pharmaceutical products\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["any patented product, or product manufactured through a patented process, of the pharmaceutical sector needed to address public health problems and shall be inclusive of ingredients necessary for their manufacture and diagnostic kits required for their use"], "answer_start": [79]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000776", "title": "Section 93: Order for licence to operate as a deed between parties concerned", "context": "Any order for the grant of a licence under this Chapter shall operate as if it were a deed granting a licence executed by the patentee and all other necessary parties embodying the terms and conditions, if any, settled by the Controller.", "question": "What does Section 93 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Any order for the grant of a licence under this Chapter shall operate as if it were a deed granting a licence executed by the patentee and all other necessary parties embodying the terms and conditions, if any, settled by the Controller"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000777", "title": "Section 93: Order for licence to operate as a deed between parties concerned", "context": "Any order for the grant of a licence under this Chapter shall operate as if it were a deed granting a licence executed by the patentee and all other necessary parties embodying the terms and conditions, if any, settled by the Controller.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 93?", "answers": {"text": ["Any order for the grant of a licence under this Chapter shall operate as if it were a deed granting a licence executed by the patentee and all other necessary parties embodying the terms and conditions, if any, settled by the Controller"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000778", "title": "Section 94: Termination of compulsory licence", "context": "(1) On an application made by the patentee or any other person deriving title or interest in the patent, a compulsory licence granted under section 84 may be terminated by the Controller, if and when the circumstances that gave rise to the grant thereof no longer exist and such circumstances are unlikely to recur:\nProvided that the holder of the compulsory licence shall have the right to object to such termination.\n(2) While considering an application under sub-section (1), the Controller shall take into account that the interest of the person who had previously been granted the licence is not unduly prejudiced.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 94, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["On an application made by the patentee or any other person deriving title or interest in the patent, a compulsory licence granted under section 84 may be terminated by the Controller, if and when the circumstances that gave rise to the grant thereof no longer exist and such circumstances are unlikely to recur:"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000779", "title": "Section 94: Termination of compulsory licence", "context": "(1) On an application made by the patentee or any other person deriving title or interest in the patent, a compulsory licence granted under section 84 may be terminated by the Controller, if and when the circumstances that gave rise to the grant thereof no longer exist and such circumstances are unlikely to recur:\nProvided that the holder of the compulsory licence shall have the right to object to such termination.\n(2) While considering an application under sub-section (1), the Controller shall take into account that the interest of the person who had previously been granted the licence is not unduly prejudiced.", "question": "Under Section 94, what shall on an application made by the patentee or any other person deriving title or interest in the patent, a compulsory licence granted under section 84 be?", "answers": {"text": ["terminated by the Controller, if and when the circumstances that gave rise to the grant thereof no longer exist and such circumstances are unlikely to recur:"], "answer_start": [158]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000780", "title": "Section 94: Termination of compulsory licence", "context": "(1) On an application made by the patentee or any other person deriving title or interest in the patent, a compulsory licence granted under section 84 may be terminated by the Controller, if and when the circumstances that gave rise to the grant thereof no longer exist and such circumstances are unlikely to recur:\nProvided that the holder of the compulsory licence shall have the right to object to such termination.\n(2) While considering an application under sub-section (1), the Controller shall take into account that the interest of the person who had previously been granted the licence is not unduly prejudiced.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 94, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the holder of the compulsory licence shall have the right to object to such termination"], "answer_start": [316]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000781", "title": "Section 94: Termination of compulsory licence", "context": "(1) On an application made by the patentee or any other person deriving title or interest in the patent, a compulsory licence granted under section 84 may be terminated by the Controller, if and when the circumstances that gave rise to the grant thereof no longer exist and such circumstances are unlikely to recur:\nProvided that the holder of the compulsory licence shall have the right to object to such termination.\n(2) While considering an application under sub-section (1), the Controller shall take into account that the interest of the person who had previously been granted the licence is not unduly prejudiced.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 94, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["While considering an application under sub-section (1), the Controller shall take into account that the interest of the person who had previously been granted the licence is not unduly prejudiced"], "answer_start": [423]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000782", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Chapter, an invention is said to be used for the purposes of Government if it is made, used, exercised or vended for the purposes of the Central Government, a State Government or a Government undertaking.\n(3) Nothing contained in this Chapter shall apply in respect of any such importation making or using of any machine, apparatus or other article or of any such using of any process or of any such importation, using or distribution of any medicine or drug, as may be made by virtue of one or more of the conditions specified in section 47. 100. Power of Central Government to use inventions for purposes of Government.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, at any time after an application for a patent has been filed at the patent office or a patent has been granted, the Central Government and any person authorised in writing by it, may use the invention for the purposes of Government in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 99 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Chapter, an invention is said to be used for the purposes of Government if it is made, used, exercised or vended for the purposes of the Central Government, a State Government or a Government undertaking"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000783", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Chapter, an invention is said to be used for the purposes of Government if it is made, used, exercised or vended for the purposes of the Central Government, a State Government or a Government undertaking.\n(3) Nothing contained in this Chapter shall apply in respect of any such importation making or using of any machine, apparatus or other article or of any such using of any process or of any such importation, using or distribution of any medicine or drug, as may be made by virtue of one or more of the conditions specified in section 47. 100. Power of Central Government to use inventions for purposes of Government.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, at any time after an application for a patent has been filed at the patent office or a patent has been granted, the Central Government and any person authorised in writing by it, may use the invention for the purposes of Government in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 99?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing contained in this Chapter shall apply in respect of any such importation making or using of any machine, apparatus or other article or of any such using of any process or of any such importation, using or distribution of any medicine or drug, as may be made by virtue of one or more of the conditions specified in section 47. 100. Power of Central Government to use inventions for purposes of Government.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, at any time after an application for a patent has been filed at the patent office or a patent has been granted, the Central Government and any person authorised in writing by it, may use the invention for the purposes of Government in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter"], "answer_start": [238]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000784", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Chapter, an invention is said to be used for the purposes of Government if it is made, used, exercised or vended for the purposes of the Central Government, a State Government or a Government undertaking.\n(3) Nothing contained in this Chapter shall apply in respect of any such importation making or using of any machine, apparatus or other article or of any such using of any process or of any such importation, using or distribution of any medicine or drug, as may be made by virtue of one or more of the conditions specified in section 47. 100. Power of Central Government to use inventions for purposes of Government.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, at any time after an application for a patent has been filed at the patent office or a patent has been granted, the Central Government and any person authorised in writing by it, may use the invention for the purposes of Government in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.", "question": "According to Section 99, by whom may nothing contained in this chapter shall apply in respect of any such importation making or using of any machine, apparatus or other article or of any such using of any process or of any such importation, using or distribution of any medicine or drug, as be made?", "answers": {"text": ["virtue of one or more of the conditions specified in section 47"], "answer_start": [507]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000785", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(2) Where an invention has, before the priority date of the relevant claim of the complete specification, been duly recorded in a document, or tested or tried, by or on behalf of the Government or a Government undertaking, otherwise than in consequence of the communication of the invention directly or indirectly by the patentee or by a person from whom he derives title, any use of the invention by the Central Government or any person authorised in writing by it for the purposes of Government may be made free of any royalty or other remuneration to the patentee.\n(3) If and so far as the invention has not been so recorded or tried or tested as aforesaid, any use of the invention made by the Central Government or any person authorised by it under sub-section (1), at any time after 2grant of the patent or in consequence of any such communication as aforesaid, shall be made upon terms as may be agreed upon either before or after the use, between the Central Government or any person authorised under sub-section (1) and the patentee, or, as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103:\nProvided that in case of any such use of any patent, the patentee shall be paid not more than adequate remuneration in the circumstances of each case, taking into account the economic value of the use of the patent.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 99 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an invention has, before the priority date of the relevant claim of the complete specification, been duly recorded in a document, or tested or tried, by or on behalf of the Government or a Government undertaking, otherwise than in consequence of the communication of the invention directly or indirectly by the patentee or by a person from whom he derives title, any use of the invention by the Central Government or any person authorised in writing by it for the purposes of Government may be made free of any royalty or other remuneration to the patentee"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000786", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(2) Where an invention has, before the priority date of the relevant claim of the complete specification, been duly recorded in a document, or tested or tried, by or on behalf of the Government or a Government undertaking, otherwise than in consequence of the communication of the invention directly or indirectly by the patentee or by a person from whom he derives title, any use of the invention by the Central Government or any person authorised in writing by it for the purposes of Government may be made free of any royalty or other remuneration to the patentee.\n(3) If and so far as the invention has not been so recorded or tried or tested as aforesaid, any use of the invention made by the Central Government or any person authorised by it under sub-section (1), at any time after 2grant of the patent or in consequence of any such communication as aforesaid, shall be made upon terms as may be agreed upon either before or after the use, between the Central Government or any person authorised under sub-section (1) and the patentee, or, as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103:\nProvided that in case of any such use of any patent, the patentee shall be paid not more than adequate remuneration in the circumstances of each case, taking into account the economic value of the use of the patent.", "question": "In Section 99, what is where an invention has, before the priority date of the relevant claim of the complete specification, been duly recorded in a document, or tested or tried, by or on behalf of the government or a government undertaking, otherwise than in consequence of the communication of the invention directly or indirectly by the patentee or by a person from whom he derives title, any use of the invention by the central government or any person authorised in writing by it for the purposes of government to be?", "answers": {"text": ["made free of any royalty or other remuneration to the patentee"], "answer_start": [504]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000787", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(2) Where an invention has, before the priority date of the relevant claim of the complete specification, been duly recorded in a document, or tested or tried, by or on behalf of the Government or a Government undertaking, otherwise than in consequence of the communication of the invention directly or indirectly by the patentee or by a person from whom he derives title, any use of the invention by the Central Government or any person authorised in writing by it for the purposes of Government may be made free of any royalty or other remuneration to the patentee.\n(3) If and so far as the invention has not been so recorded or tried or tested as aforesaid, any use of the invention made by the Central Government or any person authorised by it under sub-section (1), at any time after 2grant of the patent or in consequence of any such communication as aforesaid, shall be made upon terms as may be agreed upon either before or after the use, between the Central Government or any person authorised under sub-section (1) and the patentee, or, as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103:\nProvided that in case of any such use of any patent, the patentee shall be paid not more than adequate remuneration in the circumstances of each case, taking into account the economic value of the use of the patent.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 99, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If and so far as the invention has not been so recorded or tried or tested as aforesaid, any use of the invention made by the Central Government or any person authorised by it under sub-section (1), at any time after 2grant of the patent or in consequence of any such communication as aforesaid, shall be made upon terms as may be agreed upon either before or after the use, between the Central Government or any person authorised under sub-section (1) and the patentee, or, as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103:"], "answer_start": [572]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000788", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(2) Where an invention has, before the priority date of the relevant claim of the complete specification, been duly recorded in a document, or tested or tried, by or on behalf of the Government or a Government undertaking, otherwise than in consequence of the communication of the invention directly or indirectly by the patentee or by a person from whom he derives title, any use of the invention by the Central Government or any person authorised in writing by it for the purposes of Government may be made free of any royalty or other remuneration to the patentee.\n(3) If and so far as the invention has not been so recorded or tried or tested as aforesaid, any use of the invention made by the Central Government or any person authorised by it under sub-section (1), at any time after 2grant of the patent or in consequence of any such communication as aforesaid, shall be made upon terms as may be agreed upon either before or after the use, between the Central Government or any person authorised under sub-section (1) and the patentee, or, as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103:\nProvided that in case of any such use of any patent, the patentee shall be paid not more than adequate remuneration in the circumstances of each case, taking into account the economic value of the use of the patent.", "question": "Under Section 99, what shall if and so far as the invention has not been so recorded or tried or tested as aforesaid, any use of the invention made by the central government or any person authorised by it under sub-section (1), at any time after 2grant of the patent or in consequence of any such communication as aforesaid be?", "answers": {"text": ["made upon terms as may be agreed upon either before or after the use, between the Central Government or any person authorised under sub-section (1) and the patentee, or, as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103:"], "answer_start": [877]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000789", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(2) Where an invention has, before the priority date of the relevant claim of the complete specification, been duly recorded in a document, or tested or tried, by or on behalf of the Government or a Government undertaking, otherwise than in consequence of the communication of the invention directly or indirectly by the patentee or by a person from whom he derives title, any use of the invention by the Central Government or any person authorised in writing by it for the purposes of Government may be made free of any royalty or other remuneration to the patentee.\n(3) If and so far as the invention has not been so recorded or tried or tested as aforesaid, any use of the invention made by the Central Government or any person authorised by it under sub-section (1), at any time after 2grant of the patent or in consequence of any such communication as aforesaid, shall be made upon terms as may be agreed upon either before or after the use, between the Central Government or any person authorised under sub-section (1) and the patentee, or, as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103:\nProvided that in case of any such use of any patent, the patentee shall be paid not more than adequate remuneration in the circumstances of each case, taking into account the economic value of the use of the patent.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 99, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that in case of any such use of any patent, the patentee shall be paid not more than adequate remuneration in the circumstances of each case, taking into account the economic value of the use of the patent"], "answer_start": [1144]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000790", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(2) Where an invention has, before the priority date of the relevant claim of the complete specification, been duly recorded in a document, or tested or tried, by or on behalf of the Government or a Government undertaking, otherwise than in consequence of the communication of the invention directly or indirectly by the patentee or by a person from whom he derives title, any use of the invention by the Central Government or any person authorised in writing by it for the purposes of Government may be made free of any royalty or other remuneration to the patentee.\n(3) If and so far as the invention has not been so recorded or tried or tested as aforesaid, any use of the invention made by the Central Government or any person authorised by it under sub-section (1), at any time after 2grant of the patent or in consequence of any such communication as aforesaid, shall be made upon terms as may be agreed upon either before or after the use, between the Central Government or any person authorised under sub-section (1) and the patentee, or, as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103:\nProvided that in case of any such use of any patent, the patentee shall be paid not more than adequate remuneration in the circumstances of each case, taking into account the economic value of the use of the patent.", "question": "According to Section 99, what shall in case of any such use of any patent, the patentee be?", "answers": {"text": ["paid not more than adequate remuneration in the circumstances of each case, taking into account the economic value of the use of the patent"], "answer_start": [1219]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000791", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(4) The authorisation by the Central Government in respect of an invention may be given under this section, either before or after the patent is granted and either before or after the acts in respect of which such authorisation is given or done, and may be given to any person, whether or not he is authorised directly or indirectly by the applicant or the patentee to make, use, exercise or vend the invention or import the machine, apparatus or other article or medicine or drug covered by such patent.\n(5) Where an invention has been used by or with the authority of the Central Government for the purposes of Government under this section, then, 4except in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or for non-commercial use, the Government shall notify the patentee as soon as practicable of the fact and furnish him with such information as to the extent of the use of the invention as he may, from time to time, reasonable require; and where the invention has been used for the purposes of a Government undertaking, the Central Government may call for such information as may be necessary for this purpose from such undertaking.", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 99 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The authorisation by the Central Government in respect of an invention may be given under this section, either before or after the patent is granted and either before or after the acts in respect of which such authorisation is given or done, and may be given to any person, whether or not he is authorised directly or indirectly by the applicant or the patentee to make, use, exercise or vend the invention or import the machine, apparatus or other article or medicine or drug covered by such patent"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000792", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(4) The authorisation by the Central Government in respect of an invention may be given under this section, either before or after the patent is granted and either before or after the acts in respect of which such authorisation is given or done, and may be given to any person, whether or not he is authorised directly or indirectly by the applicant or the patentee to make, use, exercise or vend the invention or import the machine, apparatus or other article or medicine or drug covered by such patent.\n(5) Where an invention has been used by or with the authority of the Central Government for the purposes of Government under this section, then, 4except in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or for non-commercial use, the Government shall notify the patentee as soon as practicable of the fact and furnish him with such information as to the extent of the use of the invention as he may, from time to time, reasonable require; and where the invention has been used for the purposes of a Government undertaking, the Central Government may call for such information as may be necessary for this purpose from such undertaking.", "question": "In Section 99, what is the authorisation by the central government in respect of an invention to be?", "answers": {"text": ["given under this section, either before or after the patent is granted and either before or after the acts in respect of which such authorisation is given or done, and may be given to any person, whether or not he is authorised directly or indirectly by the applicant or the patentee to make, use, exercise or vend the invention or import the machine, apparatus or other article or medicine or drug covered by such patent"], "answer_start": [82]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000793", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(4) The authorisation by the Central Government in respect of an invention may be given under this section, either before or after the patent is granted and either before or after the acts in respect of which such authorisation is given or done, and may be given to any person, whether or not he is authorised directly or indirectly by the applicant or the patentee to make, use, exercise or vend the invention or import the machine, apparatus or other article or medicine or drug covered by such patent.\n(5) Where an invention has been used by or with the authority of the Central Government for the purposes of Government under this section, then, 4except in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or for non-commercial use, the Government shall notify the patentee as soon as practicable of the fact and furnish him with such information as to the extent of the use of the invention as he may, from time to time, reasonable require; and where the invention has been used for the purposes of a Government undertaking, the Central Government may call for such information as may be necessary for this purpose from such undertaking.", "question": "According to subsection (5) of Section 99, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an invention has been used by or with the authority of the Central Government for the purposes of Government under this section, then, 4except in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or for non-commercial use, the Government shall notify the patentee as soon as practicable of the fact and furnish him with such information as to the extent of the use of the invention as he may, from time to time, reasonable require; and where the invention has been used for the purposes of a Government undertaking, the Central Government may call for such information as may be necessary for this purpose from such undertaking"], "answer_start": [509]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000794", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(4) The authorisation by the Central Government in respect of an invention may be given under this section, either before or after the patent is granted and either before or after the acts in respect of which such authorisation is given or done, and may be given to any person, whether or not he is authorised directly or indirectly by the applicant or the patentee to make, use, exercise or vend the invention or import the machine, apparatus or other article or medicine or drug covered by such patent.\n(5) Where an invention has been used by or with the authority of the Central Government for the purposes of Government under this section, then, 4except in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or for non-commercial use, the Government shall notify the patentee as soon as practicable of the fact and furnish him with such information as to the extent of the use of the invention as he may, from time to time, reasonable require; and where the invention has been used for the purposes of a Government undertaking, the Central Government may call for such information as may be necessary for this purpose from such undertaking.", "question": "Under Section 99, what shall where an invention has been used by or with the authority of the central government for the purposes of government under this section, then, 4except in case of national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency or for non-commercial use, the government shall notify the patentee as soon as practicable of the fact and furnish him with such information as to the extent of the use of the invention as he may, from time to time, reasonable require; and where the invention has been used for the purposes of a government undertaking, the central government may call for such information as be?", "answers": {"text": ["necessary for this purpose from such undertaking"], "answer_start": [1113]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000795", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(6) The right to make, use, exercise and vend an invention for the purposes of Government under sub-section (1) shall include the 1right to sell, on non-commercial basis, the goods which have been made in exercise of that right, and a purchaser of goods so sold, and a person claiming through him, shall have the power to deal with the goods as if the Central Government or the person authorised under sub-section (1) were the patentee of the invention.\n(7) Where in respect of a patent which has been the subject of an authorisation under this section, there is an exclusive licensee as is referred to in sub-section (3) of section 101, or where such patent has been assigned to the patentee in consideration of royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention (including payments by way of minimum royalty), the notice directed to be given under sub-section (5) shall also be given to such exclusive licensee or assignor as the case may be, and the reference to the patentee in sub-section (3) shall be deemed to include a reference to such assignor or exclusive licensee.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (6) of Section 99?", "answers": {"text": ["The right to make, use, exercise and vend an invention for the purposes of Government under sub-section (1) shall include the 1right to sell, on non-commercial basis, the goods which have been made in exercise of that right, and a purchaser of goods so sold, and a person claiming through him, shall have the power to deal with the goods as if the Central Government or the person authorised under sub-section (1) were the patentee of the invention"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000796", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(6) The right to make, use, exercise and vend an invention for the purposes of Government under sub-section (1) shall include the 1right to sell, on non-commercial basis, the goods which have been made in exercise of that right, and a purchaser of goods so sold, and a person claiming through him, shall have the power to deal with the goods as if the Central Government or the person authorised under sub-section (1) were the patentee of the invention.\n(7) Where in respect of a patent which has been the subject of an authorisation under this section, there is an exclusive licensee as is referred to in sub-section (3) of section 101, or where such patent has been assigned to the patentee in consideration of royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention (including payments by way of minimum royalty), the notice directed to be given under sub-section (5) shall also be given to such exclusive licensee or assignor as the case may be, and the reference to the patentee in sub-section (3) shall be deemed to include a reference to such assignor or exclusive licensee.", "question": "According to Section 99, what shall the right to make, use, exercise and vend an invention for the purposes of government under sub-section (1) contain?", "answers": {"text": ["the 1right to sell, on non-commercial basis, the goods which have been made in exercise of that right, and a purchaser of goods so sold, and a person claiming through him, shall have the power to deal with the goods as if the Central Government or the person authorised under sub-section (1) were the patentee of the invention"], "answer_start": [126]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000797", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(6) The right to make, use, exercise and vend an invention for the purposes of Government under sub-section (1) shall include the 1right to sell, on non-commercial basis, the goods which have been made in exercise of that right, and a purchaser of goods so sold, and a person claiming through him, shall have the power to deal with the goods as if the Central Government or the person authorised under sub-section (1) were the patentee of the invention.\n(7) Where in respect of a patent which has been the subject of an authorisation under this section, there is an exclusive licensee as is referred to in sub-section (3) of section 101, or where such patent has been assigned to the patentee in consideration of royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention (including payments by way of minimum royalty), the notice directed to be given under sub-section (5) shall also be given to such exclusive licensee or assignor as the case may be, and the reference to the patentee in sub-section (3) shall be deemed to include a reference to such assignor or exclusive licensee.", "question": "What does subsection (7) of Section 99 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where in respect of a patent which has been the subject of an authorisation under this section, there is an exclusive licensee as is referred to in sub-section (3) of section 101, or where such patent has been assigned to the patentee in consideration of royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention (including payments by way of minimum royalty), the notice directed to be given under sub-section (5) shall also be given to such exclusive licensee or assignor as the case may be, and the reference to the patentee in sub-section (3) shall be deemed to include a reference to such assignor or exclusive licensee"], "answer_start": [458]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000798", "title": "Section 99: Meaning of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(6) The right to make, use, exercise and vend an invention for the purposes of Government under sub-section (1) shall include the 1right to sell, on non-commercial basis, the goods which have been made in exercise of that right, and a purchaser of goods so sold, and a person claiming through him, shall have the power to deal with the goods as if the Central Government or the person authorised under sub-section (1) were the patentee of the invention.\n(7) Where in respect of a patent which has been the subject of an authorisation under this section, there is an exclusive licensee as is referred to in sub-section (3) of section 101, or where such patent has been assigned to the patentee in consideration of royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention (including payments by way of minimum royalty), the notice directed to be given under sub-section (5) shall also be given to such exclusive licensee or assignor as the case may be, and the reference to the patentee in sub-section (3) shall be deemed to include a reference to such assignor or exclusive licensee.", "question": "In Section 99, what is where in respect of a patent which has been the subject of an authorisation under this section, there is an exclusive licensee as is referred to in sub-section (3) of section 101, or where such patent has been assigned to the patentee in consideration of royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention (including payments by way of minimum royalty), the notice directed to be given under sub-section (5) shall also be given to such exclusive licensee or assignor as the case may be, and the reference to the patentee in sub-section (3) to be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to include a reference to such assignor or exclusive licensee"], "answer_start": [1036]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000799", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(1) In relation to any use of a patented invention, or an invention in respect of which an application for a patent is pending, made for the purposes of Government—\n(a) by the Central Government or any person authorised by the Central Government under section 100; or\n(b) by the patentee or applicant for the patent to the order made by the Central Government, the provisions of any licence, assignment or agreement granted or made, between the patentee or applicant for the patent (or any person who derives title from him or from whom he derives title) and any person other than the Central Government shall be of no effect so far as those provisions—\n(i) restrict or regulate the use for the purposes of Government of the invention, or of any model, document or information relating thereto, or", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 101, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["In relation to any use of a patented invention, or an invention in respect of which an application for a patent is pending, made for the purposes of Government—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000800", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(1) In relation to any use of a patented invention, or an invention in respect of which an application for a patent is pending, made for the purposes of Government—\n(a) by the Central Government or any person authorised by the Central Government under section 100; or\n(b) by the patentee or applicant for the patent to the order made by the Central Government, the provisions of any licence, assignment or agreement granted or made, between the patentee or applicant for the patent (or any person who derives title from him or from whom he derives title) and any person other than the Central Government shall be of no effect so far as those provisions—\n(i) restrict or regulate the use for the purposes of Government of the invention, or of any model, document or information relating thereto, or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 101 state?", "answers": {"text": ["by the Central Government or any person authorised by the Central Government under section 100; or"], "answer_start": [169]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000801", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(1) In relation to any use of a patented invention, or an invention in respect of which an application for a patent is pending, made for the purposes of Government—\n(a) by the Central Government or any person authorised by the Central Government under section 100; or\n(b) by the patentee or applicant for the patent to the order made by the Central Government, the provisions of any licence, assignment or agreement granted or made, between the patentee or applicant for the patent (or any person who derives title from him or from whom he derives title) and any person other than the Central Government shall be of no effect so far as those provisions—\n(i) restrict or regulate the use for the purposes of Government of the invention, or of any model, document or information relating thereto, or", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 101, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["by the patentee or applicant for the patent to the order made by the Central Government, the provisions of any licence, assignment or agreement granted or made, between the patentee or applicant for the patent (or any person who derives title from him or from whom he derives title) and any person other than the Central Government shall be of no effect so far as those provisions—"], "answer_start": [272]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000802", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(1) In relation to any use of a patented invention, or an invention in respect of which an application for a patent is pending, made for the purposes of Government—\n(a) by the Central Government or any person authorised by the Central Government under section 100; or\n(b) by the patentee or applicant for the patent to the order made by the Central Government, the provisions of any licence, assignment or agreement granted or made, between the patentee or applicant for the patent (or any person who derives title from him or from whom he derives title) and any person other than the Central Government shall be of no effect so far as those provisions—\n(i) restrict or regulate the use for the purposes of Government of the invention, or of any model, document or information relating thereto, or", "question": "According to Section 101, what shall by the patentee or applicant for the patent to the order made by the central government, the provisions of any licence, assignment or agreement granted or made, between the patentee or applicant for the patent (or any person who derives title from him or from whom he derives title) and any person other than the central government be?", "answers": {"text": ["of no effect so far as those provisions—"], "answer_start": [613]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000803", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(1) In relation to any use of a patented invention, or an invention in respect of which an application for a patent is pending, made for the purposes of Government—\n(a) by the Central Government or any person authorised by the Central Government under section 100; or\n(b) by the patentee or applicant for the patent to the order made by the Central Government, the provisions of any licence, assignment or agreement granted or made, between the patentee or applicant for the patent (or any person who derives title from him or from whom he derives title) and any person other than the Central Government shall be of no effect so far as those provisions—\n(i) restrict or regulate the use for the purposes of Government of the invention, or of any model, document or information relating thereto, or", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 101 state?", "answers": {"text": ["restrict or regulate the use for the purposes of Government of the invention, or of any model, document or information relating thereto, or"], "answer_start": [658]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000804", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(ii) provide for the making of payments in respect of any use of the invention or of the model, document or information relating thereto for the purposes of Government , and the reproduction or publication of any model or document in connection with the said use for the purposes of Government shall not be deemed to be an infringement of any copyright subsisting in the model or document.\n(2) Where the patent, or the right to apply for or obtain the patent, has been assigned to the patentee in consideration of royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention , then, in relation to any use of the invention made for the purposes of Government by the patentee to the order of the Central Government, sub-section (3) of section 100 shall have effect as if that use were made by the virtue of an authority given under that section; and any rise of the invention for the purposes of Government by virtue of sub-section (3) of that section shall have effect as if the reference to the patentee included a reference to the assignor of the patent, and any sum payable by virtue of that sub-section shall be divided between the patentee and the assignor in such proportion as may be agreed upon between them or as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103.", "question": "According to clause (ii) of Section 101, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["provide for the making of payments in respect of any use of the invention or of the model, document or information relating thereto for the purposes of Government , and the reproduction or publication of any model or document in connection with the said use for the purposes of Government shall not be deemed to be an infringement of any copyright subsisting in the model or document"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000805", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(ii) provide for the making of payments in respect of any use of the invention or of the model, document or information relating thereto for the purposes of Government , and the reproduction or publication of any model or document in connection with the said use for the purposes of Government shall not be deemed to be an infringement of any copyright subsisting in the model or document.\n(2) Where the patent, or the right to apply for or obtain the patent, has been assigned to the patentee in consideration of royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention , then, in relation to any use of the invention made for the purposes of Government by the patentee to the order of the Central Government, sub-section (3) of section 100 shall have effect as if that use were made by the virtue of an authority given under that section; and any rise of the invention for the purposes of Government by virtue of sub-section (3) of that section shall have effect as if the reference to the patentee included a reference to the assignor of the patent, and any sum payable by virtue of that sub-section shall be divided between the patentee and the assignor in such proportion as may be agreed upon between them or as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 101, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the patent, or the right to apply for or obtain the patent, has been assigned to the patentee in consideration of royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention , then, in relation to any use of the invention made for the purposes of Government by the patentee to the order of the Central Government, sub-section (3) of section 100 shall have effect as if that use were made by the virtue of an authority given under that section; and any rise of the invention for the purposes of Government by virtue of sub-section (3) of that section shall have effect as if the reference to the patentee included a reference to the assignor of the patent, and any sum payable by virtue of that sub-section shall be divided between the patentee and the assignor in such proportion as may be agreed upon between them or as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103"], "answer_start": [394]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000806", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(ii) provide for the making of payments in respect of any use of the invention or of the model, document or information relating thereto for the purposes of Government , and the reproduction or publication of any model or document in connection with the said use for the purposes of Government shall not be deemed to be an infringement of any copyright subsisting in the model or document.\n(2) Where the patent, or the right to apply for or obtain the patent, has been assigned to the patentee in consideration of royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention , then, in relation to any use of the invention made for the purposes of Government by the patentee to the order of the Central Government, sub-section (3) of section 100 shall have effect as if that use were made by the virtue of an authority given under that section; and any rise of the invention for the purposes of Government by virtue of sub-section (3) of that section shall have effect as if the reference to the patentee included a reference to the assignor of the patent, and any sum payable by virtue of that sub-section shall be divided between the patentee and the assignor in such proportion as may be agreed upon between them or as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103.", "question": "Under Section 101, what shall where the patent, or the right to apply for or obtain the patent, has been assigned to the patentee in consideration of royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention , then, in relation to any use of the invention made for the purposes of government by the patentee to the order of the central government, sub-section (3) of section 100 shall have effect as if that use were made by the virtue of an authority given under that section; and any rise of the invention for the purposes of government by virtue of sub-section (3) of that section shall have effect as if the reference to the patentee included a reference to the assignor of the patent, and any sum payable by virtue of that sub-section be?", "answers": {"text": ["divided between the patentee and the assignor in such proportion as may be agreed upon between them or as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 103"], "answer_start": [1135]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000807", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(3) Where by virtue of sub-section (3) of section 100, payments are required to be made by the Central Government or persons authorised under sub-section (2) of that section in respect of the use of an invention for the purposes of Government and where in respect of such patent there is an exclusive licensee authorised under his licence to use the invention for the purposes of Government, such sum shall be shared by the patentee and such licensee in such proportions, if any, as may be agreed upon between them or as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 1 to be just, having regard to any expenditure incurred by the licensee—\n(a) in developing the said invention; or\n(b) in making payments to the patentees other than royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention in consideration of the licence.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 101?", "answers": {"text": ["Where by virtue of sub-section (3) of section 100, payments are required to be made by the Central Government or persons authorised under sub-section (2) of that section in respect of the use of an invention for the purposes of Government and where in respect of such patent there is an exclusive licensee authorised under his licence to use the invention for the purposes of Government, such sum shall be shared by the patentee and such licensee in such proportions, if any, as may be agreed upon between them or as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 1 to be just, having regard to any expenditure incurred by the licensee—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000808", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(3) Where by virtue of sub-section (3) of section 100, payments are required to be made by the Central Government or persons authorised under sub-section (2) of that section in respect of the use of an invention for the purposes of Government and where in respect of such patent there is an exclusive licensee authorised under his licence to use the invention for the purposes of Government, such sum shall be shared by the patentee and such licensee in such proportions, if any, as may be agreed upon between them or as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 1 to be just, having regard to any expenditure incurred by the licensee—\n(a) in developing the said invention; or\n(b) in making payments to the patentees other than royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention in consideration of the licence.", "question": "According to Section 101, what shall where by virtue of sub-section (3) of section 100, payments are required to be made by the central government or persons authorised under sub-section (2) of that section in respect of the use of an invention for the purposes of government and where in respect of such patent there is an exclusive licensee authorised under his licence to use the invention for the purposes of government, such sum be?", "answers": {"text": ["shared by the patentee and such licensee in such proportions, if any, as may be agreed upon between them or as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 1 to be just, having regard to any expenditure incurred by the licensee—"], "answer_start": [410]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000809", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(3) Where by virtue of sub-section (3) of section 100, payments are required to be made by the Central Government or persons authorised under sub-section (2) of that section in respect of the use of an invention for the purposes of Government and where in respect of such patent there is an exclusive licensee authorised under his licence to use the invention for the purposes of Government, such sum shall be shared by the patentee and such licensee in such proportions, if any, as may be agreed upon between them or as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 1 to be just, having regard to any expenditure incurred by the licensee—\n(a) in developing the said invention; or\n(b) in making payments to the patentees other than royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention in consideration of the licence.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 101 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in developing the said invention; or"], "answer_start": [687]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000810", "title": "Section 101: Rights of third parties in respect of use of invention for purposes of Government", "context": "(3) Where by virtue of sub-section (3) of section 100, payments are required to be made by the Central Government or persons authorised under sub-section (2) of that section in respect of the use of an invention for the purposes of Government and where in respect of such patent there is an exclusive licensee authorised under his licence to use the invention for the purposes of Government, such sum shall be shared by the patentee and such licensee in such proportions, if any, as may be agreed upon between them or as may in default of agreement be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 1 to be just, having regard to any expenditure incurred by the licensee—\n(a) in developing the said invention; or\n(b) in making payments to the patentees other than royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention in consideration of the licence.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 101, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["in making payments to the patentees other than royalties or other benefits determined by reference to the use of the invention in consideration of the licence"], "answer_start": [728]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000811", "title": "Section 102: Acquisition of inventions and patents by the Central Government", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary that an invention which is the subject of an application for a patent or a patent should be acquired from the applicant or the patentee for a public purpose, publish a notification to that effect in the Official Gazette, and thereupon the invention or patent and all rights in respect of the invention or patent shall, by force of this section, stand transferred to and be vested in the Central Government.\n(2) Notice of the acquisition shall be given to the applicant, and, where a patent has been granted, to the patentee and other persons, if any, appearing in the register as having an interest in the patent.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 102, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary that an invention which is the subject of an application for a patent or a patent should be acquired from the applicant or the patentee for a public purpose, publish a notification to that effect in the Official Gazette, and thereupon the invention or patent and all rights in respect of the invention or patent shall, by force of this section, stand transferred to and be vested in the Central Government"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000812", "title": "Section 102: Acquisition of inventions and patents by the Central Government", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary that an invention which is the subject of an application for a patent or a patent should be acquired from the applicant or the patentee for a public purpose, publish a notification to that effect in the Official Gazette, and thereupon the invention or patent and all rights in respect of the invention or patent shall, by force of this section, stand transferred to and be vested in the Central Government.\n(2) Notice of the acquisition shall be given to the applicant, and, where a patent has been granted, to the patentee and other persons, if any, appearing in the register as having an interest in the patent.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 102 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Notice of the acquisition shall be given to the applicant, and, where a patent has been granted, to the patentee and other persons, if any, appearing in the register as having an interest in the patent"], "answer_start": [477]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000813", "title": "Section 102: Acquisition of inventions and patents by the Central Government", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary that an invention which is the subject of an application for a patent or a patent should be acquired from the applicant or the patentee for a public purpose, publish a notification to that effect in the Official Gazette, and thereupon the invention or patent and all rights in respect of the invention or patent shall, by force of this section, stand transferred to and be vested in the Central Government.\n(2) Notice of the acquisition shall be given to the applicant, and, where a patent has been granted, to the patentee and other persons, if any, appearing in the register as having an interest in the patent.", "question": "In Section 102, what is notice of the acquisition to be?", "answers": {"text": ["given to the applicant, and, where a patent has been granted, to the patentee and other persons, if any, appearing in the register as having an interest in the patent"], "answer_start": [512]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000814", "title": "Section 102: Acquisition of inventions and patents by the Central Government", "context": "(3) The Central Government shall pay to the applicant, or, as the case may be, the patentee and other persons appearing on the register as having an interest in the patent such compensation as may be agreed upon between the Central Government and the applicant, or the patentee and other persons; or, as may, in default of agreement, be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 1 to be just having regard to the expenditure incurred in connection with the invention and, in the case of a patent, the term thereof, the period during which and the manner in which it has already been worked (including the profits made during such period by the patentee or by his licensee whether exclusive or otherwise) and other relevant factors.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 102, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government shall pay to the applicant, or, as the case may be, the patentee and other persons appearing on the register as having an interest in the patent such compensation as may be agreed upon between the Central Government and the applicant, or the patentee and other persons; or, as may, in default of agreement, be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 1 to be just having regard to the expenditure incurred in connection with the invention and, in the case of a patent, the term thereof, the period during which and the manner in which it has already been worked (including the profits made during such period by the patentee or by his licensee whether exclusive or otherwise) and other relevant factors"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000815", "title": "Section 102: Acquisition of inventions and patents by the Central Government", "context": "(3) The Central Government shall pay to the applicant, or, as the case may be, the patentee and other persons appearing on the register as having an interest in the patent such compensation as may be agreed upon between the Central Government and the applicant, or the patentee and other persons; or, as may, in default of agreement, be determined by the High Court on a reference under section 1 to be just having regard to the expenditure incurred in connection with the invention and, in the case of a patent, the term thereof, the period during which and the manner in which it has already been worked (including the profits made during such period by the patentee or by his licensee whether exclusive or otherwise) and other relevant factors.", "question": "Under Section 102, what shall the central government shall pay to the applicant, or, as the case may be, the patentee and other persons appearing on the register as having an interest in the patent such compensation as be?", "answers": {"text": ["agreed upon between the Central Government and the applicant, or the patentee and other persons"], "answer_start": [200]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000829", "title": "Section 104: Jurisdiction", "context": "No suit for a declaration under section 1 or for any relief under section 1 or for infringement of a patent shall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit:\nProvided 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.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 104, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit for a declaration under section 1 or for any relief under section 1 or for infringement of a patent shall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit:"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000830", "title": "Section 104: Jurisdiction", "context": "No suit for a declaration under section 1 or for any relief under section 1 or for infringement of a patent shall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit:\nProvided 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.", "question": "Under Section 104, what shall no suit for a declaration under section 1 or for any relief under section 1 or for infringement of a patent be?", "answers": {"text": ["instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit:"], "answer_start": [117]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000831", "title": "Section 104: Jurisdiction", "context": "No suit for a declaration under section 1 or for any relief under section 1 or for infringement of a patent shall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit:\nProvided 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.", "question": "According to the proviso in Section 104, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["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"], "answer_start": [207]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000832", "title": "Section 104: Jurisdiction", "context": "No suit for a declaration under section 1 or for any relief under section 1 or for infringement of a patent shall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit:\nProvided 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.", "question": "According to Section 104, what shall where a counter-claim for revocation of the patent is made by the defendant, the suit, along with the counter-claim be?", "answers": {"text": ["transferred to the High Court for decision"], "answer_start": [347]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000833", "title": "Section 104A: Burden of proof in case of suits concerning infringement", "context": "(1) In any suit for infringement of a patent, where the subject matter of patent is a process for obtaining a product, the court may direct the defendant to prove that the process used by him to obtain the product, identical to the product of the patented process, is different from the patented process if,—\n(a) the subject matter of the patent is a process for obtaining a new product; or\n(b) there is a substantial likelihood that the identical product is made by the process, and the patentee or a person deriving title or interest in the patent from him, has been unable through reasonable efforts to determine the process actually used:\nProvided that the patentee or a person deriving title or interest in the patent from him, first proves that the product is identical to the product directly obtained by the patented process.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 104A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In any suit for infringement of a patent, where the subject matter of patent is a process for obtaining a product, the court may direct the defendant to prove that the process used by him to obtain the product, identical to the product of the patented process, is different from the patented process if,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000834", "title": "Section 104A: Burden of proof in case of suits concerning infringement", "context": "(1) In any suit for infringement of a patent, where the subject matter of patent is a process for obtaining a product, the court may direct the defendant to prove that the process used by him to obtain the product, identical to the product of the patented process, is different from the patented process if,—\n(a) the subject matter of the patent is a process for obtaining a new product; or\n(b) there is a substantial likelihood that the identical product is made by the process, and the patentee or a person deriving title or interest in the patent from him, has been unable through reasonable efforts to determine the process actually used:\nProvided that the patentee or a person deriving title or interest in the patent from him, first proves that the product is identical to the product directly obtained by the patented process.", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 104A, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the subject matter of the patent is a process for obtaining a new product; or"], "answer_start": [313]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000835", "title": "Section 104A: Burden of proof in case of suits concerning infringement", "context": "(1) In any suit for infringement of a patent, where the subject matter of patent is a process for obtaining a product, the court may direct the defendant to prove that the process used by him to obtain the product, identical to the product of the patented process, is different from the patented process if,—\n(a) the subject matter of the patent is a process for obtaining a new product; or\n(b) there is a substantial likelihood that the identical product is made by the process, and the patentee or a person deriving title or interest in the patent from him, has been unable through reasonable efforts to determine the process actually used:\nProvided that the patentee or a person deriving title or interest in the patent from him, first proves that the product is identical to the product directly obtained by the patented process.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 104A?", "answers": {"text": ["there is a substantial likelihood that the identical product is made by the process, and the patentee or a person deriving title or interest in the patent from him, has been unable through reasonable efforts to determine the process actually used:"], "answer_start": [395]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000836", "title": "Section 104A: Burden of proof in case of suits concerning infringement", "context": "(1) In any suit for infringement of a patent, where the subject matter of patent is a process for obtaining a product, the court may direct the defendant to prove that the process used by him to obtain the product, identical to the product of the patented process, is different from the patented process if,—\n(a) the subject matter of the patent is a process for obtaining a new product; or\n(b) there is a substantial likelihood that the identical product is made by the process, and the patentee or a person deriving title or interest in the patent from him, has been unable through reasonable efforts to determine the process actually used:\nProvided that the patentee or a person deriving title or interest in the patent from him, first proves that the product is identical to the product directly obtained by the patented process.", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 104A say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the patentee or a person deriving title or interest in the patent from him, first proves that the product is identical to the product directly obtained by the patented process"], "answer_start": [643]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000837", "title": "Section 104A: Burden of proof in case of suits concerning infringement", "context": "(2) In considering whether a party has discharged the burden imposed upon him by sub-section (1), the court shall not require him to disclose any manufacturing or commercial secrets, if it appears to the court that it would be unreasonable to do so.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 104A?", "answers": {"text": ["In considering whether a party has discharged the burden imposed upon him by sub-section (1), the court shall not require him to disclose any manufacturing or commercial secrets, if it appears to the court that it would be unreasonable to do so"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000838", "title": "Section 105: Power of court to make declaration as to non-infringement", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 3 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (4 of 1963), any person may institute a suit for a declaration that the use by him of any process, or the making, use or sale of any article by him does not, or would not, constitute an infringement of a claim of a patent against the patentee or the holder of an exclusive licence under the patent, notwithstanding that no assertion to the contrary has been made by the patentee or the licensee, if it is shown—\n(a) that the plaintiff has applied in writing to the patentee or exclusive licensee for a written acknowledgment to the effect of the declaration claimed and has furnished him with full particulars in writing of the process or article in question; and\n(b) that the patentee or licensee has refused or neglected to give such an acknowledgment.\n(2) The costs of all parties in a suit for a declaration brought by virtue of this section shall, unless for special reasons the court thinks fit to order otherwise, be paid by the plaintiff.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 105, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in section 3 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (4 of 1963), any person may institute a suit for a declaration that the use by him of any process, or the making, use or sale of any article by him does not, or would not, constitute an infringement of a claim of a patent against the patentee or the holder of an exclusive licence under the patent, notwithstanding that no assertion to the contrary has been made by the patentee or the licensee, if it is shown—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000839", "title": "Section 105: Power of court to make declaration as to non-infringement", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 3 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (4 of 1963), any person may institute a suit for a declaration that the use by him of any process, or the making, use or sale of any article by him does not, or would not, constitute an infringement of a claim of a patent against the patentee or the holder of an exclusive licence under the patent, notwithstanding that no assertion to the contrary has been made by the patentee or the licensee, if it is shown—\n(a) that the plaintiff has applied in writing to the patentee or exclusive licensee for a written acknowledgment to the effect of the declaration claimed and has furnished him with full particulars in writing of the process or article in question; and\n(b) that the patentee or licensee has refused or neglected to give such an acknowledgment.\n(2) The costs of all parties in a suit for a declaration brought by virtue of this section shall, unless for special reasons the court thinks fit to order otherwise, be paid by the plaintiff.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 105 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the plaintiff has applied in writing to the patentee or exclusive licensee for a written acknowledgment to the effect of the declaration claimed and has furnished him with full particulars in writing of the process or article in question; and"], "answer_start": [501]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000840", "title": "Section 105: Power of court to make declaration as to non-infringement", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 3 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (4 of 1963), any person may institute a suit for a declaration that the use by him of any process, or the making, use or sale of any article by him does not, or would not, constitute an infringement of a claim of a patent against the patentee or the holder of an exclusive licence under the patent, notwithstanding that no assertion to the contrary has been made by the patentee or the licensee, if it is shown—\n(a) that the plaintiff has applied in writing to the patentee or exclusive licensee for a written acknowledgment to the effect of the declaration claimed and has furnished him with full particulars in writing of the process or article in question; and\n(b) that the patentee or licensee has refused or neglected to give such an acknowledgment.\n(2) The costs of all parties in a suit for a declaration brought by virtue of this section shall, unless for special reasons the court thinks fit to order otherwise, be paid by the plaintiff.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 105, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that the patentee or licensee has refused or neglected to give such an acknowledgment"], "answer_start": [753]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000841", "title": "Section 105: Power of court to make declaration as to non-infringement", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 3 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (4 of 1963), any person may institute a suit for a declaration that the use by him of any process, or the making, use or sale of any article by him does not, or would not, constitute an infringement of a claim of a patent against the patentee or the holder of an exclusive licence under the patent, notwithstanding that no assertion to the contrary has been made by the patentee or the licensee, if it is shown—\n(a) that the plaintiff has applied in writing to the patentee or exclusive licensee for a written acknowledgment to the effect of the declaration claimed and has furnished him with full particulars in writing of the process or article in question; and\n(b) that the patentee or licensee has refused or neglected to give such an acknowledgment.\n(2) The costs of all parties in a suit for a declaration brought by virtue of this section shall, unless for special reasons the court thinks fit to order otherwise, be paid by the plaintiff.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 105, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The costs of all parties in a suit for a declaration brought by virtue of this section shall, unless for special reasons the court thinks fit to order otherwise, be paid by the plaintiff"], "answer_start": [844]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000842", "title": "Section 105: Power of court to make declaration as to non-infringement", "context": "(3) The validity of a claim of the specification of a patent shall not be called in question in a suit for a declaration brought by virtue of this section, and accordingly the making or refusal of such a declaration in the case of a patent shall not be deemed to imply that the patent is valid or invalid.\n(4) A suit for a declaration may be brought by virtue of this section at any time 2after the publication of grant of a patent, and references in this section to the patentee shall be construed accordingly.", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 105 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The validity of a claim of the specification of a patent shall not be called in question in a suit for a declaration brought by virtue of this section, and accordingly the making or refusal of such a declaration in the case of a patent shall not be deemed to imply that the patent is valid or invalid"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000843", "title": "Section 105: Power of court to make declaration as to non-infringement", "context": "(3) The validity of a claim of the specification of a patent shall not be called in question in a suit for a declaration brought by virtue of this section, and accordingly the making or refusal of such a declaration in the case of a patent shall not be deemed to imply that the patent is valid or invalid.\n(4) A suit for a declaration may be brought by virtue of this section at any time 2after the publication of grant of a patent, and references in this section to the patentee shall be construed accordingly.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 105?", "answers": {"text": ["A suit for a declaration may be brought by virtue of this section at any time 2after the publication of grant of a patent, and references in this section to the patentee shall be construed accordingly"], "answer_start": [310]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000844", "title": "Section 105: Power of court to make declaration as to non-infringement", "context": "(3) The validity of a claim of the specification of a patent shall not be called in question in a suit for a declaration brought by virtue of this section, and accordingly the making or refusal of such a declaration in the case of a patent shall not be deemed to imply that the patent is valid or invalid.\n(4) A suit for a declaration may be brought by virtue of this section at any time 2after the publication of grant of a patent, and references in this section to the patentee shall be construed accordingly.", "question": "According to Section 105, what shall a suit for a declaration may be brought by virtue of this section at any time 2after the publication of grant of a patent, and references in this section to the patentee be?", "answers": {"text": ["construed accordingly"], "answer_start": [489]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000845", "title": "Section 106: Power of court to grant relief in cases of groundless threats of infringement proceedings", "context": "(1) Where any person (whether entitled to or interested in a patent or an application for a patent or not) threatens any other person by circulars or advertisements or by communications, oral or in writing addressed to that or any other person, with proceedings for infringement of a patent, any person aggrieved thereby may bring a suit against him praying for the following reliefs, that is to say—\n(a) a declaration to the effect that the threats are unjustifiable;\n(b) an injunction against the continuance of the threats; and\n(c) such damages, if any, as he has sustained thereby.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 106 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any person (whether entitled to or interested in a patent or an application for a patent or not) threatens any other person by circulars or advertisements or by communications, oral or in writing addressed to that or any other person, with proceedings for infringement of a patent, any person aggrieved thereby may bring a suit against him praying for the following reliefs, that is to say—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000846", "title": "Section 106: Power of court to grant relief in cases of groundless threats of infringement proceedings", "context": "(1) Where any person (whether entitled to or interested in a patent or an application for a patent or not) threatens any other person by circulars or advertisements or by communications, oral or in writing addressed to that or any other person, with proceedings for infringement of a patent, any person aggrieved thereby may bring a suit against him praying for the following reliefs, that is to say—\n(a) a declaration to the effect that the threats are unjustifiable;\n(b) an injunction against the continuance of the threats; and\n(c) such damages, if any, as he has sustained thereby.", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 106, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["a declaration to the effect that the threats are unjustifiable"], "answer_start": [405]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000847", "title": "Section 106: Power of court to grant relief in cases of groundless threats of infringement proceedings", "context": "(1) Where any person (whether entitled to or interested in a patent or an application for a patent or not) threatens any other person by circulars or advertisements or by communications, oral or in writing addressed to that or any other person, with proceedings for infringement of a patent, any person aggrieved thereby may bring a suit against him praying for the following reliefs, that is to say—\n(a) a declaration to the effect that the threats are unjustifiable;\n(b) an injunction against the continuance of the threats; and\n(c) such damages, if any, as he has sustained thereby.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 106?", "answers": {"text": ["an injunction against the continuance of the threats; and"], "answer_start": [473]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000848", "title": "Section 106: Power of court to grant relief in cases of groundless threats of infringement proceedings", "context": "(1) Where any person (whether entitled to or interested in a patent or an application for a patent or not) threatens any other person by circulars or advertisements or by communications, oral or in writing addressed to that or any other person, with proceedings for infringement of a patent, any person aggrieved thereby may bring a suit against him praying for the following reliefs, that is to say—\n(a) a declaration to the effect that the threats are unjustifiable;\n(b) an injunction against the continuance of the threats; and\n(c) such damages, if any, as he has sustained thereby.", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 106 state?", "answers": {"text": ["such damages, if any, as he has sustained thereby"], "answer_start": [535]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000849", "title": "Section 106: Power of court to grant relief in cases of groundless threats of infringement proceedings", "context": "(2) Unless in such suit the defendant proves that the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened constitute or, if done, would constitute, an infringement of a patent or of rights arising from the publication of a complete specification in respect of a claim of the specification not shown by the plaintiff to be invalid, the court may grant to the plaintiff all or any of the reliefs prayed for.\nExplanation.—A mere notification of the 1existence of a patent does not constitute a threat of proceeding within the meaning of this section.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 106?", "answers": {"text": ["Unless in such suit the defendant proves that the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened constitute or, if done, would constitute, an infringement of a patent or of rights arising from the publication of a complete specification in respect of a claim of the specification not shown by the plaintiff to be invalid, the court may grant to the plaintiff all or any of the reliefs prayed for"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000850", "title": "Section 106: Power of court to grant relief in cases of groundless threats of infringement proceedings", "context": "(2) Unless in such suit the defendant proves that the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened constitute or, if done, would constitute, an infringement of a patent or of rights arising from the publication of a complete specification in respect of a claim of the specification not shown by the plaintiff to be invalid, the court may grant to the plaintiff all or any of the reliefs prayed for.\nExplanation.—A mere notification of the 1existence of a patent does not constitute a threat of proceeding within the meaning of this section.", "question": "What is explained in Section 106?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—A mere notification of the 1existence of a patent does not constitute a threat of proceeding within the meaning of this section"], "answer_start": [411]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000855", "title": "Section 107A: Certain acts not to be considered as infringement", "context": "For the purposes of this Act,—\n(a) any act of making, constructing, 3using, selling or importing a patented invention solely for uses reasonably related to the development and submission of information required under any law for the time being in force, in India, or in a country other than India, that regulates the manufacture, construction, 4use, sale or import of any product;\n(b) importation of patented products by any person from a person 5who is duly authorised under the law to produce and sell or distribute the product, shall not be considered as an infringement of patent rights.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 107A?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act,—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000856", "title": "Section 107A: Certain acts not to be considered as infringement", "context": "For the purposes of this Act,—\n(a) any act of making, constructing, 3using, selling or importing a patented invention solely for uses reasonably related to the development and submission of information required under any law for the time being in force, in India, or in a country other than India, that regulates the manufacture, construction, 4use, sale or import of any product;\n(b) importation of patented products by any person from a person 5who is duly authorised under the law to produce and sell or distribute the product, shall not be considered as an infringement of patent rights.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 107A?", "answers": {"text": ["any act of making, constructing, 3using, selling or importing a patented invention solely for uses reasonably related to the development and submission of information required under any law for the time being in force, in India, or in a country other than India, that regulates the manufacture, construction, 4use, sale or import of any product"], "answer_start": [35]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000857", "title": "Section 107A: Certain acts not to be considered as infringement", "context": "For the purposes of this Act,—\n(a) any act of making, constructing, 3using, selling or importing a patented invention solely for uses reasonably related to the development and submission of information required under any law for the time being in force, in India, or in a country other than India, that regulates the manufacture, construction, 4use, sale or import of any product;\n(b) importation of patented products by any person from a person 5who is duly authorised under the law to produce and sell or distribute the product, shall not be considered as an infringement of patent rights.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 107A state?", "answers": {"text": ["importation of patented products by any person from a person 5who is duly authorised under the law to produce and sell or distribute the product, shall not be considered as an infringement of patent rights"], "answer_start": [385]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000858", "title": "Section 108: Reliefs in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The reliefs which a court may grant in any suit for infringement include an injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and, at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits.\n(2) The court may also order that the goods which are found to be infringing and materials and implement, the predominant use of which is in the creation of infringing goods shall be seized, forfeited or destroyed, as the court deems fit under the circumstances of the case without payment of any compensation.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 108?", "answers": {"text": ["The reliefs which a court may grant in any suit for infringement include an injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and, at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000859", "title": "Section 108: Reliefs in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The reliefs which a court may grant in any suit for infringement include an injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and, at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits.\n(2) The court may also order that the goods which are found to be infringing and materials and implement, the predominant use of which is in the creation of infringing goods shall be seized, forfeited or destroyed, as the court deems fit under the circumstances of the case without payment of any compensation.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 108, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The court may also order that the goods which are found to be infringing and materials and implement, the predominant use of which is in the creation of infringing goods shall be seized, forfeited or destroyed, as the court deems fit under the circumstances of the case without payment of any compensation"], "answer_start": [230]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000860", "title": "Section 108: Reliefs in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The reliefs which a court may grant in any suit for infringement include an injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and, at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits.\n(2) The court may also order that the goods which are found to be infringing and materials and implement, the predominant use of which is in the creation of infringing goods shall be seized, forfeited or destroyed, as the court deems fit under the circumstances of the case without payment of any compensation.", "question": "Under Section 108, what shall the court may also order that the goods which are found to be infringing and materials and implement, the predominant use of which is in the creation of infringing goods be?", "answers": {"text": ["seized, forfeited or destroyed, as the court deems fit under the circumstances of the case without payment of any compensation"], "answer_start": [409]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000861", "title": "Section 109: Right of exclusive licensee to take proceedings against infringement", "context": "(1) The holder of an exclusive licence shall have the like right as the patentee to institute a suit in respect of any infringement of the patent committed after the date of the licence, and in awarding damages or an account of profits or granting any other relief in any such suit the court shall take into consideration any loss suffered or likely to be suffered by the exclusive licensee as such or, as the case may be, the profits earned by means of the infringement so far as it constitutes an infringement of the rights of the exclusive licensee as such.\n(2) In any suit for infringement of a patent by the holder of an exclusive licence under sub-section (1), the patentee shall, unless he has joined as a plaintiff in the suit, be added as a defendant, but a patentee so added as defendant shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceedings.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 109?", "answers": {"text": ["The holder of an exclusive licence shall have the like right as the patentee to institute a suit in respect of any infringement of the patent committed after the date of the licence, and in awarding damages or an account of profits or granting any other relief in any such suit the court shall take into consideration any loss suffered or likely to be suffered by the exclusive licensee as such or, as the case may be, the profits earned by means of the infringement so far as it constitutes an infringement of the rights of the exclusive licensee as such"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000862", "title": "Section 109: Right of exclusive licensee to take proceedings against infringement", "context": "(1) The holder of an exclusive licence shall have the like right as the patentee to institute a suit in respect of any infringement of the patent committed after the date of the licence, and in awarding damages or an account of profits or granting any other relief in any such suit the court shall take into consideration any loss suffered or likely to be suffered by the exclusive licensee as such or, as the case may be, the profits earned by means of the infringement so far as it constitutes an infringement of the rights of the exclusive licensee as such.\n(2) In any suit for infringement of a patent by the holder of an exclusive licence under sub-section (1), the patentee shall, unless he has joined as a plaintiff in the suit, be added as a defendant, but a patentee so added as defendant shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceedings.", "question": "According to Section 109, what shall the holder of an exclusive licence shall have the like right as the patentee to institute a suit in respect of any infringement of the patent committed after the date of the licence, and in awarding damages or an account of profits or granting any other relief in any such suit the court shall take into consideration any loss suffered or likely to be suffered by the exclusive licensee as such or, as the case may be, the profits earned by be?", "answers": {"text": ["of the infringement so far as it constitutes an infringement of the rights of the exclusive licensee as such"], "answer_start": [451]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000863", "title": "Section 109: Right of exclusive licensee to take proceedings against infringement", "context": "(1) The holder of an exclusive licence shall have the like right as the patentee to institute a suit in respect of any infringement of the patent committed after the date of the licence, and in awarding damages or an account of profits or granting any other relief in any such suit the court shall take into consideration any loss suffered or likely to be suffered by the exclusive licensee as such or, as the case may be, the profits earned by means of the infringement so far as it constitutes an infringement of the rights of the exclusive licensee as such.\n(2) In any suit for infringement of a patent by the holder of an exclusive licence under sub-section (1), the patentee shall, unless he has joined as a plaintiff in the suit, be added as a defendant, but a patentee so added as defendant shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceedings.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 109 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In any suit for infringement of a patent by the holder of an exclusive licence under sub-section (1), the patentee shall, unless he has joined as a plaintiff in the suit, be added as a defendant, but a patentee so added as defendant shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceedings"], "answer_start": [565]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000864", "title": "Section 110: Right of licensee under section 8 to take proceedings against infringement", "context": "Any person to whom a licence has been granted under section 84 shall be entitled to call upon the patentee to take proceedings to prevent any infringement of the patent, and, if the patentee refuses or neglects to do so within two months after being so called upon, the licensee may institute proceedings for the infringement in his own name as though he were the patentee, making the patentee a defendant; but a patentee so added as defendant shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceedings. 111. Restriction on power of court to grant damages or account of profits for infringement.—(1) In a suit for infringement of a patent, damages or an account of profits shall not be granted against the defendant who proves that at the date of the infringement he was not aware and had no reasonable grounds for believing that the patent existed.\nExplanation.—A person shall not be deemed to have been aware or to have had reasonable grounds for believing that a patent exists by reason only of the application to an article of the word \"patent\", \"patented\" or any word or words expressing or implying that a patent has been obtained for the article, unless the number of the patent accompanies the word or words in question.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 110?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person to whom a licence has been granted under section 84 shall be entitled to call upon the patentee to take proceedings to prevent any infringement of the patent, and, if the patentee refuses or neglects to do so within two months after being so called upon, the licensee may institute proceedings for the infringement in his own name as though he were the patentee, making the patentee a defendant; but a patentee so added as defendant shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceedings. 111. Restriction on power of court to grant damages or account of profits for infringement.—(1) In a suit for infringement of a patent, damages or an account of profits shall not be granted against the defendant who proves that at the date of the infringement he was not aware and had no reasonable grounds for believing that the patent existed"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000865", "title": "Section 110: Right of licensee under section 8 to take proceedings against infringement", "context": "Any person to whom a licence has been granted under section 84 shall be entitled to call upon the patentee to take proceedings to prevent any infringement of the patent, and, if the patentee refuses or neglects to do so within two months after being so called upon, the licensee may institute proceedings for the infringement in his own name as though he were the patentee, making the patentee a defendant; but a patentee so added as defendant shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceedings. 111. Restriction on power of court to grant damages or account of profits for infringement.—(1) In a suit for infringement of a patent, damages or an account of profits shall not be granted against the defendant who proves that at the date of the infringement he was not aware and had no reasonable grounds for believing that the patent existed.\nExplanation.—A person shall not be deemed to have been aware or to have had reasonable grounds for believing that a patent exists by reason only of the application to an article of the word \"patent\", \"patented\" or any word or words expressing or implying that a patent has been obtained for the article, unless the number of the patent accompanies the word or words in question.", "question": "According to Section 110, what shall any person to whom a licence has been granted under section 84 be?", "answers": {"text": ["entitled to call upon the patentee to take proceedings to prevent any infringement of the patent, and, if the patentee refuses or neglects to do so within two months after being so called upon, the licensee may institute proceedings for the infringement in his own name as though he were the patentee, making the patentee a defendant"], "answer_start": [72]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000866", "title": "Section 110: Right of licensee under section 8 to take proceedings against infringement", "context": "Any person to whom a licence has been granted under section 84 shall be entitled to call upon the patentee to take proceedings to prevent any infringement of the patent, and, if the patentee refuses or neglects to do so within two months after being so called upon, the licensee may institute proceedings for the infringement in his own name as though he were the patentee, making the patentee a defendant; but a patentee so added as defendant shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceedings. 111. Restriction on power of court to grant damages or account of profits for infringement.—(1) In a suit for infringement of a patent, damages or an account of profits shall not be granted against the defendant who proves that at the date of the infringement he was not aware and had no reasonable grounds for believing that the patent existed.\nExplanation.—A person shall not be deemed to have been aware or to have had reasonable grounds for believing that a patent exists by reason only of the application to an article of the word \"patent\", \"patented\" or any word or words expressing or implying that a patent has been obtained for the article, unless the number of the patent accompanies the word or words in question.", "question": "What does the explanation in Section 110 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—A person shall not be deemed to have been aware or to have had reasonable grounds for believing that a patent exists by reason only of the application to an article of the word \"patent\", \"patented\" or any word or words expressing or implying that a patent has been obtained for the article, unless the number of the patent accompanies the word or words in question"], "answer_start": [890]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000867", "title": "Section 110: Right of licensee under section 8 to take proceedings against infringement", "context": "(2) In any suit for infringement of a patent the court may, if it thinks fit, refuse to grant any damages or an account of profits in respect of any infringement committed after a failure to pay any renewal fee within the prescribed period and before any extension of that period.\n(3) Where an amendment of a specification by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation has been allowed under this Act after the publication of the specification, no damages or account of profits shall be granted in any proceedings in respect of the use of the invention before the date of the decision allowing the amendment, unless the court is satisfied that the specification as originally published was framed in good faith and with reasonable skill and knowledge.\n(4) Nothing in this section shall affect the power of the court to grant an injunction in any suit for infringement of a patent.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 110?", "answers": {"text": ["In any suit for infringement of a patent the court may, if it thinks fit, refuse to grant any damages or an account of profits in respect of any infringement committed after a failure to pay any renewal fee within the prescribed period and before any extension of that period"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000868", "title": "Section 110: Right of licensee under section 8 to take proceedings against infringement", "context": "(2) In any suit for infringement of a patent the court may, if it thinks fit, refuse to grant any damages or an account of profits in respect of any infringement committed after a failure to pay any renewal fee within the prescribed period and before any extension of that period.\n(3) Where an amendment of a specification by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation has been allowed under this Act after the publication of the specification, no damages or account of profits shall be granted in any proceedings in respect of the use of the invention before the date of the decision allowing the amendment, unless the court is satisfied that the specification as originally published was framed in good faith and with reasonable skill and knowledge.\n(4) Nothing in this section shall affect the power of the court to grant an injunction in any suit for infringement of a patent.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 110, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an amendment of a specification by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation has been allowed under this Act after the publication of the specification, no damages or account of profits shall be granted in any proceedings in respect of the use of the invention before the date of the decision allowing the amendment, unless the court is satisfied that the specification as originally published was framed in good faith and with reasonable skill and knowledge"], "answer_start": [285]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000869", "title": "Section 110: Right of licensee under section 8 to take proceedings against infringement", "context": "(2) In any suit for infringement of a patent the court may, if it thinks fit, refuse to grant any damages or an account of profits in respect of any infringement committed after a failure to pay any renewal fee within the prescribed period and before any extension of that period.\n(3) Where an amendment of a specification by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation has been allowed under this Act after the publication of the specification, no damages or account of profits shall be granted in any proceedings in respect of the use of the invention before the date of the decision allowing the amendment, unless the court is satisfied that the specification as originally published was framed in good faith and with reasonable skill and knowledge.\n(4) Nothing in this section shall affect the power of the court to grant an injunction in any suit for infringement of a patent.", "question": "Under Section 110, what shall where an amendment of a specification by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation has been allowed under this act after the publication of the specification, no damages or account of profits be?", "answers": {"text": ["granted in any proceedings in respect of the use of the invention before the date of the decision allowing the amendment, unless the court is satisfied that the specification as originally published was framed in good faith and with reasonable skill and knowledge"], "answer_start": [489]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000870", "title": "Section 110: Right of licensee under section 8 to take proceedings against infringement", "context": "(2) In any suit for infringement of a patent the court may, if it thinks fit, refuse to grant any damages or an account of profits in respect of any infringement committed after a failure to pay any renewal fee within the prescribed period and before any extension of that period.\n(3) Where an amendment of a specification by way of disclaimer, correction or explanation has been allowed under this Act after the publication of the specification, no damages or account of profits shall be granted in any proceedings in respect of the use of the invention before the date of the decision allowing the amendment, unless the court is satisfied that the specification as originally published was framed in good faith and with reasonable skill and knowledge.\n(4) Nothing in this section shall affect the power of the court to grant an injunction in any suit for infringement of a patent.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (4) of Section 110?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this section shall affect the power of the court to grant an injunction in any suit for infringement of a patent"], "answer_start": [758]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000871", "title": "Section 114: Relief for infringement of partially valid specification", "context": "(1) If in proceedings for infringement of a patent it is found that any claim of the specification, being a claim in respect of which infringement is alleged, is valid, but that any other claim is invalid, the court may grant relief in respect of any valid claim which is infringed:\nProvided that the court shall not grant relief except by way of injunction save in the circumstances mentioned in sub-section (2).\n(2) Where the plaintiff proves that the invalid claim was framed in good faith and with reasonable skill and knowledge, the court shall grant relief in respect of any valid claim which is infringed subject to the discretion of the court as to costs and as to the date from which damages or an account of profits should be reckoned, and in exercising such discretion the court may take into consideration the conduct of the parties in inserting such invalid claims in the specification or permitting them to remain there.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 114, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If in proceedings for infringement of a patent it is found that any claim of the specification, being a claim in respect of which infringement is alleged, is valid, but that any other claim is invalid, the court may grant relief in respect of any valid claim which is infringed:"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000872", "title": "Section 114: Relief for infringement of partially valid specification", "context": "(1) If in proceedings for infringement of a patent it is found that any claim of the specification, being a claim in respect of which infringement is alleged, is valid, but that any other claim is invalid, the court may grant relief in respect of any valid claim which is infringed:\nProvided that the court shall not grant relief except by way of injunction save in the circumstances mentioned in sub-section (2).\n(2) Where the plaintiff proves that the invalid claim was framed in good faith and with reasonable skill and knowledge, the court shall grant relief in respect of any valid claim which is infringed subject to the discretion of the court as to costs and as to the date from which damages or an account of profits should be reckoned, and in exercising such discretion the court may take into consideration the conduct of the parties in inserting such invalid claims in the specification or permitting them to remain there.", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 114 say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the court shall not grant relief except by way of injunction save in the circumstances mentioned in sub-section (2)"], "answer_start": [283]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000873", "title": "Section 114: Relief for infringement of partially valid specification", "context": "(1) If in proceedings for infringement of a patent it is found that any claim of the specification, being a claim in respect of which infringement is alleged, is valid, but that any other claim is invalid, the court may grant relief in respect of any valid claim which is infringed:\nProvided that the court shall not grant relief except by way of injunction save in the circumstances mentioned in sub-section (2).\n(2) Where the plaintiff proves that the invalid claim was framed in good faith and with reasonable skill and knowledge, the court shall grant relief in respect of any valid claim which is infringed subject to the discretion of the court as to costs and as to the date from which damages or an account of profits should be reckoned, and in exercising such discretion the court may take into consideration the conduct of the parties in inserting such invalid claims in the specification or permitting them to remain there.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 114?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the plaintiff proves that the invalid claim was framed in good faith and with reasonable skill and knowledge, the court shall grant relief in respect of any valid claim which is infringed subject to the discretion of the court as to costs and as to the date from which damages or an account of profits should be reckoned, and in exercising such discretion the court may take into consideration the conduct of the parties in inserting such invalid claims in the specification or permitting them to remain there"], "answer_start": [418]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000874", "title": "Section 115: Scientific advisers", "context": "(1) In any suit for infringement or in any proceeding before a court under this Act, the court may at any time, and whether or not an application has been made by any party for that purpose, appoint an independent scientific adviser to assist the court or to inquire and report upon any such question of fact or of opinion (not involving a question of interpretation of law) as it may formulate for the purpose.\n(2) The remuneration of the scientific adviser shall be fixed by the court and shall include the costs of making a report and a proper daily fee for any day on which the scientific adviser may be required to attend before the court, and such remuneration shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament by law for the purpose. APPEALS", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 115, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["In any suit for infringement or in any proceeding before a court under this Act, the court may at any time, and whether or not an application has been made by any party for that purpose, appoint an independent scientific adviser to assist the court or to inquire and report upon any such question of fact or of opinion (not involving a question of interpretation of law) as it may formulate for the purpose"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000875", "title": "Section 115: Scientific advisers", "context": "(1) In any suit for infringement or in any proceeding before a court under this Act, the court may at any time, and whether or not an application has been made by any party for that purpose, appoint an independent scientific adviser to assist the court or to inquire and report upon any such question of fact or of opinion (not involving a question of interpretation of law) as it may formulate for the purpose.\n(2) The remuneration of the scientific adviser shall be fixed by the court and shall include the costs of making a report and a proper daily fee for any day on which the scientific adviser may be required to attend before the court, and such remuneration shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament by law for the purpose. APPEALS", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 115 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The remuneration of the scientific adviser shall be fixed by the court and shall include the costs of making a report and a proper daily fee for any day on which the scientific adviser may be required to attend before the court, and such remuneration shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament by law for the purpose. APPEALS"], "answer_start": [416]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000876", "title": "Section 115: Scientific advisers", "context": "(1) In any suit for infringement or in any proceeding before a court under this Act, the court may at any time, and whether or not an application has been made by any party for that purpose, appoint an independent scientific adviser to assist the court or to inquire and report upon any such question of fact or of opinion (not involving a question of interpretation of law) as it may formulate for the purpose.\n(2) The remuneration of the scientific adviser shall be fixed by the court and shall include the costs of making a report and a proper daily fee for any day on which the scientific adviser may be required to attend before the court, and such remuneration shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament by law for the purpose. APPEALS", "question": "What must the remuneration of the scientific adviser shall be fixed by the court and contain under Section 115?", "answers": {"text": ["the costs of making a report and a proper daily fee for any day on which the scientific adviser may be required to attend before the court, and such remuneration shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament by law for the purpose"], "answer_start": [505]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000877", "title": "Section 117A: Appeals to 5High Court", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise expressly provided in sub-section (2), no appeal shall lie from any decision, order or direction made or issued under this Act by the Central Government, or from any act or order of the Controller for the purpose of giving effect to any such decision, order or direction.\n(2) An appeal shall lie to the 5High Court from any decision, order or direction of the Controller of Central Government under section 15, section 16, section 17, section 18, section 19, 6section 20, sub-section (4) of section 25, section 28, section 51, section 54, section 57, section 60, section 61, section 63, section 66, sub-section (3) of section 69, section 78, sub-sections (1) to (5) of section 84, section 85, section 88, section 91, section 9 and section 94.\n(3) Every appeal under this section shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in such manner as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied by a copy of the decision, order or direction appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.\n(4) Every appeal shall be made within three months from the date of the decision, order or direction, as the case may be, of the Controller or the Central Government or within such further time as the 1High Court may, in accordance with the rules made by it, allow.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 117A, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Save as otherwise expressly provided in sub-section (2), no appeal shall lie from any decision, order or direction made or issued under this Act by the Central Government, or from any act or order of the Controller for the purpose of giving effect to any such decision, order or direction"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000878", "title": "Section 117A: Appeals to 5High Court", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise expressly provided in sub-section (2), no appeal shall lie from any decision, order or direction made or issued under this Act by the Central Government, or from any act or order of the Controller for the purpose of giving effect to any such decision, order or direction.\n(2) An appeal shall lie to the 5High Court from any decision, order or direction of the Controller of Central Government under section 15, section 16, section 17, section 18, section 19, 6section 20, sub-section (4) of section 25, section 28, section 51, section 54, section 57, section 60, section 61, section 63, section 66, sub-section (3) of section 69, section 78, sub-sections (1) to (5) of section 84, section 85, section 88, section 91, section 9 and section 94.\n(3) Every appeal under this section shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in such manner as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied by a copy of the decision, order or direction appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.\n(4) Every appeal shall be made within three months from the date of the decision, order or direction, as the case may be, of the Controller or the Central Government or within such further time as the 1High Court may, in accordance with the rules made by it, allow.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 117A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["An appeal shall lie to the 5High Court from any decision, order or direction of the Controller of Central Government under section 15, section 16, section 17, section 18, section 19, 6section 20, sub-section (4) of section 25, section 28, section 51, section 54, section 57, section 60, section 61, section 63, section 66, sub-section (3) of section 69, section 78, sub-sections (1) to (5) of section 84, section 85, section 88, section 91, section 9 and section 94"], "answer_start": [298]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000879", "title": "Section 117A: Appeals to 5High Court", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise expressly provided in sub-section (2), no appeal shall lie from any decision, order or direction made or issued under this Act by the Central Government, or from any act or order of the Controller for the purpose of giving effect to any such decision, order or direction.\n(2) An appeal shall lie to the 5High Court from any decision, order or direction of the Controller of Central Government under section 15, section 16, section 17, section 18, section 19, 6section 20, sub-section (4) of section 25, section 28, section 51, section 54, section 57, section 60, section 61, section 63, section 66, sub-section (3) of section 69, section 78, sub-sections (1) to (5) of section 84, section 85, section 88, section 91, section 9 and section 94.\n(3) Every appeal under this section shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in such manner as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied by a copy of the decision, order or direction appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.\n(4) Every appeal shall be made within three months from the date of the decision, order or direction, as the case may be, of the Controller or the Central Government or within such further time as the 1High Court may, in accordance with the rules made by it, allow.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 117A?", "answers": {"text": ["Every appeal under this section shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in such manner as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied by a copy of the decision, order or direction appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [769]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000880", "title": "Section 117A: Appeals to 5High Court", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise expressly provided in sub-section (2), no appeal shall lie from any decision, order or direction made or issued under this Act by the Central Government, or from any act or order of the Controller for the purpose of giving effect to any such decision, order or direction.\n(2) An appeal shall lie to the 5High Court from any decision, order or direction of the Controller of Central Government under section 15, section 16, section 17, section 18, section 19, 6section 20, sub-section (4) of section 25, section 28, section 51, section 54, section 57, section 60, section 61, section 63, section 66, sub-section (3) of section 69, section 78, sub-sections (1) to (5) of section 84, section 85, section 88, section 91, section 9 and section 94.\n(3) Every appeal under this section shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in such manner as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied by a copy of the decision, order or direction appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.\n(4) Every appeal shall be made within three months from the date of the decision, order or direction, as the case may be, of the Controller or the Central Government or within such further time as the 1High Court may, in accordance with the rules made by it, allow.", "question": "According to Section 117A, what is to accompany every appeal under this section shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in such manner as may be prescribed and?", "answers": {"text": ["a copy of the decision, order or direction appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [919]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000881", "title": "Section 117A: Appeals to 5High Court", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise expressly provided in sub-section (2), no appeal shall lie from any decision, order or direction made or issued under this Act by the Central Government, or from any act or order of the Controller for the purpose of giving effect to any such decision, order or direction.\n(2) An appeal shall lie to the 5High Court from any decision, order or direction of the Controller of Central Government under section 15, section 16, section 17, section 18, section 19, 6section 20, sub-section (4) of section 25, section 28, section 51, section 54, section 57, section 60, section 61, section 63, section 66, sub-section (3) of section 69, section 78, sub-sections (1) to (5) of section 84, section 85, section 88, section 91, section 9 and section 94.\n(3) Every appeal under this section shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in such manner as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied by a copy of the decision, order or direction appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.\n(4) Every appeal shall be made within three months from the date of the decision, order or direction, as the case may be, of the Controller or the Central Government or within such further time as the 1High Court may, in accordance with the rules made by it, allow.", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 117A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Every appeal shall be made within three months from the date of the decision, order or direction, as the case may be, of the Controller or the Central Government or within such further time as the 1High Court may, in accordance with the rules made by it, allow"], "answer_start": [1022]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000882", "title": "Section 117A: Appeals to 5High Court", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise expressly provided in sub-section (2), no appeal shall lie from any decision, order or direction made or issued under this Act by the Central Government, or from any act or order of the Controller for the purpose of giving effect to any such decision, order or direction.\n(2) An appeal shall lie to the 5High Court from any decision, order or direction of the Controller of Central Government under section 15, section 16, section 17, section 18, section 19, 6section 20, sub-section (4) of section 25, section 28, section 51, section 54, section 57, section 60, section 61, section 63, section 66, sub-section (3) of section 69, section 78, sub-sections (1) to (5) of section 84, section 85, section 88, section 91, section 9 and section 94.\n(3) Every appeal under this section shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in such manner as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied by a copy of the decision, order or direction appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.\n(4) Every appeal shall be made within three months from the date of the decision, order or direction, as the case may be, of the Controller or the Central Government or within such further time as the 1High Court may, in accordance with the rules made by it, allow.", "question": "In Section 117A, what is every appeal to be?", "answers": {"text": ["made within three months from the date of the decision, order or direction, as the case may be, of the Controller or the Central Government or within such further time as the 1High Court may, in accordance with the rules made by it, allow"], "answer_start": [1044]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000883", "title": "Section 117E: Appearance of Controller in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Controller shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the 1High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the patent office is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the 1High Court from an order of the Controller on an application for grant of a patent—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Controller or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 117E, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller shall have the right to appear and be heard—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000884", "title": "Section 117E: Appearance of Controller in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Controller shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the 1High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the patent office is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the 1High Court from an order of the Controller on an application for grant of a patent—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Controller or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 117E state?", "answers": {"text": ["in any legal proceedings before the 1High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the patent office is raised"], "answer_start": [68]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000885", "title": "Section 117E: Appearance of Controller in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Controller shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the 1High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the patent office is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the 1High Court from an order of the Controller on an application for grant of a patent—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Controller or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or", "question": "In Section 117E, what is in any legal proceedings before the 1high court in which the relief sought to be?", "answers": {"text": ["alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the patent office is raised"], "answer_start": [152]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000886", "title": "Section 117E: Appearance of Controller in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Controller shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the 1High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the patent office is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the 1High Court from an order of the Controller on an application for grant of a patent—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Controller or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 117E?", "answers": {"text": ["in any appeal to the 1High Court from an order of the Controller on an application for grant of a patent—"], "answer_start": [282]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000887", "title": "Section 117E: Appearance of Controller in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Controller shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the 1High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the patent office is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the 1High Court from an order of the Controller on an application for grant of a patent—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Controller or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 117E state?", "answers": {"text": ["which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Controller or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or"], "answer_start": [392]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000888", "title": "Section 117E: Appearance of Controller in legal proceedings", "context": "(ii) which has been opposed and the Controller considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Controller shall appear in any case if so directed by the 1High Court.\n(2) Unless the 1High Court otherwise directs, the Controller may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any decision given by him or of the practice of the patent office in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as the Controller may deem it necessary, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding.", "question": "According to clause (ii) of Section 117E, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["which has been opposed and the Controller considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Controller shall appear in any case if so directed by the 1High Court"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000889", "title": "Section 117E: Appearance of Controller in legal proceedings", "context": "(ii) which has been opposed and the Controller considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Controller shall appear in any case if so directed by the 1High Court.\n(2) Unless the 1High Court otherwise directs, the Controller may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any decision given by him or of the practice of the patent office in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as the Controller may deem it necessary, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 117E, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Unless the 1High Court otherwise directs, the Controller may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any decision given by him or of the practice of the patent office in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as the Controller may deem it necessary, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding"], "answer_start": [197]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000890", "title": "Section 117E: Appearance of Controller in legal proceedings", "context": "(ii) which has been opposed and the Controller considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Controller shall appear in any case if so directed by the 1High Court.\n(2) Unless the 1High Court otherwise directs, the Controller may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any decision given by him or of the practice of the patent office in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as the Controller may deem it necessary, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding.", "question": "Under Section 117E, what shall unless the 1high court otherwise directs, the controller may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any decision given by him or of the practice of the patent office in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as the controller may deem it necessary, and such statement be?", "answers": {"text": ["evidence in the proceeding"], "answer_start": [671]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000897", "title": "Section 120: Unauthorised claim of patent rights", "context": "If any person falsely represents that any article sold by him is patented in India or is the subject of an application for a patent in India, 1he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to ten lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing claim, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such claim continues. Explanation l.—For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to represent—\n(a) that an article is patented in India if there is stamped, engraved or impressed on, or otherwise applied to, the article the word \"patent\" or \"patented\" or some other word expressing or implying that a patent for the article has been obtained in India;\n(b) that an article is the subject of an application for a patent in India, if there are stamped, engraved or impressed on, or otherwise applied to, the article the words \"patent applied for\", \"patent pending\", or some other words implying that an application for a patent for the article has been made in India.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 120, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person falsely represents that any article sold by him is patented in India or is the subject of an application for a patent in India, 1he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to ten lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing claim, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such claim continues. Explanation l.—For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to represent—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000898", "title": "Section 120: Unauthorised claim of patent rights", "context": "If any person falsely represents that any article sold by him is patented in India or is the subject of an application for a patent in India, 1he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to ten lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing claim, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such claim continues. Explanation l.—For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to represent—\n(a) that an article is patented in India if there is stamped, engraved or impressed on, or otherwise applied to, the article the word \"patent\" or \"patented\" or some other word expressing or implying that a patent for the article has been obtained in India;\n(b) that an article is the subject of an application for a patent in India, if there are stamped, engraved or impressed on, or otherwise applied to, the article the words \"patent applied for\", \"patent pending\", or some other words implying that an application for a patent for the article has been made in India.", "question": "Under Section 120, what shall if any person falsely represents that any article sold by him is patented in india or is the subject of an application for a patent in india, 1he be?", "answers": {"text": ["liable to penalty which may extend to ten lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing claim, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such claim continues"], "answer_start": [155]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000899", "title": "Section 120: Unauthorised claim of patent rights", "context": "If any person falsely represents that any article sold by him is patented in India or is the subject of an application for a patent in India, 1he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to ten lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing claim, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such claim continues. Explanation l.—For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to represent—\n(a) that an article is patented in India if there is stamped, engraved or impressed on, or otherwise applied to, the article the word \"patent\" or \"patented\" or some other word expressing or implying that a patent for the article has been obtained in India;\n(b) that an article is the subject of an application for a patent in India, if there are stamped, engraved or impressed on, or otherwise applied to, the article the words \"patent applied for\", \"patent pending\", or some other words implying that an application for a patent for the article has been made in India.", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 120, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that an article is patented in India if there is stamped, engraved or impressed on, or otherwise applied to, the article the word \"patent\" or \"patented\" or some other word expressing or implying that a patent for the article has been obtained in India"], "answer_start": [445]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000900", "title": "Section 120: Unauthorised claim of patent rights", "context": "If any person falsely represents that any article sold by him is patented in India or is the subject of an application for a patent in India, 1he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to ten lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing claim, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such claim continues. Explanation l.—For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to represent—\n(a) that an article is patented in India if there is stamped, engraved or impressed on, or otherwise applied to, the article the word \"patent\" or \"patented\" or some other word expressing or implying that a patent for the article has been obtained in India;\n(b) that an article is the subject of an application for a patent in India, if there are stamped, engraved or impressed on, or otherwise applied to, the article the words \"patent applied for\", \"patent pending\", or some other words implying that an application for a patent for the article has been made in India.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 120?", "answers": {"text": ["that an article is the subject of an application for a patent in India, if there are stamped, engraved or impressed on, or otherwise applied to, the article the words \"patent applied for\", \"patent pending\", or some other words implying that an application for a patent for the article has been made in India"], "answer_start": [702]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000901", "title": "Section 120: Unauthorised claim of patent rights", "context": "Explanation 2.—The use of words \"patent\", \"patented\", \"patent applied for\", \"patent pending\" or other words expressing or implying that an article is patented or that a patent has been applied for shall be deemed to refer to a patent in force in India, or to a pending application for a patent in India, as the case may be, unless there is an accompanying indication that the patent has been obtained or applied for in any country outside India.", "question": "What does Section 120 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation 2.—The use of words \"patent\", \"patented\", \"patent applied for\", \"patent pending\" or other words expressing or implying that an article is patented or that a patent has been applied for shall be deemed to refer to a patent in force in India, or to a pending application for a patent in India, as the case may be, unless there is an accompanying indication that the patent has been obtained or applied for in any country outside India"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000902", "title": "Section 120: Unauthorised claim of patent rights", "context": "Explanation 2.—The use of words \"patent\", \"patented\", \"patent applied for\", \"patent pending\" or other words expressing or implying that an article is patented or that a patent has been applied for shall be deemed to refer to a patent in force in India, or to a pending application for a patent in India, as the case may be, unless there is an accompanying indication that the patent has been obtained or applied for in any country outside India.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 120 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation 2.—The use of words \"patent\", \"patented\", \"patent applied for\", \"patent pending\" or other words expressing or implying that an article is patented or that a patent has been applied for shall be deemed to refer to a patent in force in India, or to a pending application for a patent in India, as the case may be, unless there is an accompanying indication that the patent has been obtained or applied for in any country outside India"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000903", "title": "Section 120: Unauthorised claim of patent rights", "context": "Explanation 2.—The use of words \"patent\", \"patented\", \"patent applied for\", \"patent pending\" or other words expressing or implying that an article is patented or that a patent has been applied for shall be deemed to refer to a patent in force in India, or to a pending application for a patent in India, as the case may be, unless there is an accompanying indication that the patent has been obtained or applied for in any country outside India.", "question": "In Section 120, what is explanation 2.—the use of words \"patent\", \"patented\", \"patent applied for\", \"patent pending\" or other words expressing or implying that an article is patented or that a patent has been applied for to be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to refer to a patent in force in India, or to a pending application for a patent in India, as the case may be, unless there is an accompanying indication that the patent has been obtained or applied for in any country outside India"], "answer_start": [206]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000904", "title": "Section 122: Refusal or failure to supply information", "context": "(1) If any person refuses or fails to furnish—\n(a) to the Central Government any information which he is required to furnish under sub-section (5) of section 100,\n(b) to the Controller any information or statement which he is required to furnish by or under section 146, he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing refusal or failure, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such refusal or failure continues.\n(2) If any person, being required to furnish any such information as is referred to in sub-section (1), furnishes information or statement which is false, and which he either knows or has reason to believe to be false or does not believe to be true, 3he shall be liable to penalty for a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sale or turnover, as the case may be, of business or of the gross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five crore rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 122, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person refuses or fails to furnish—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000905", "title": "Section 122: Refusal or failure to supply information", "context": "(1) If any person refuses or fails to furnish—\n(a) to the Central Government any information which he is required to furnish under sub-section (5) of section 100,\n(b) to the Controller any information or statement which he is required to furnish by or under section 146, he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing refusal or failure, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such refusal or failure continues.\n(2) If any person, being required to furnish any such information as is referred to in sub-section (1), furnishes information or statement which is false, and which he either knows or has reason to believe to be false or does not believe to be true, 3he shall be liable to penalty for a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sale or turnover, as the case may be, of business or of the gross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five crore rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 122 state?", "answers": {"text": ["to the Central Government any information which he is required to furnish under sub-section (5) of section 100,"], "answer_start": [51]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000906", "title": "Section 122: Refusal or failure to supply information", "context": "(1) If any person refuses or fails to furnish—\n(a) to the Central Government any information which he is required to furnish under sub-section (5) of section 100,\n(b) to the Controller any information or statement which he is required to furnish by or under section 146, he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing refusal or failure, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such refusal or failure continues.\n(2) If any person, being required to furnish any such information as is referred to in sub-section (1), furnishes information or statement which is false, and which he either knows or has reason to believe to be false or does not believe to be true, 3he shall be liable to penalty for a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sale or turnover, as the case may be, of business or of the gross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five crore rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 122, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["to the Controller any information or statement which he is required to furnish by or under section 146, he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing refusal or failure, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such refusal or failure continues"], "answer_start": [167]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000907", "title": "Section 122: Refusal or failure to supply information", "context": "(1) If any person refuses or fails to furnish—\n(a) to the Central Government any information which he is required to furnish under sub-section (5) of section 100,\n(b) to the Controller any information or statement which he is required to furnish by or under section 146, he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing refusal or failure, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such refusal or failure continues.\n(2) If any person, being required to furnish any such information as is referred to in sub-section (1), furnishes information or statement which is false, and which he either knows or has reason to believe to be false or does not believe to be true, 3he shall be liable to penalty for a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sale or turnover, as the case may be, of business or of the gross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five crore rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "According to Section 122, what shall to the controller any information or statement which he is required to furnish by or under section 146, he be?", "answers": {"text": ["liable to penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing refusal or failure, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such refusal or failure continues"], "answer_start": [283]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000908", "title": "Section 122: Refusal or failure to supply information", "context": "(1) If any person refuses or fails to furnish—\n(a) to the Central Government any information which he is required to furnish under sub-section (5) of section 100,\n(b) to the Controller any information or statement which he is required to furnish by or under section 146, he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing refusal or failure, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such refusal or failure continues.\n(2) If any person, being required to furnish any such information as is referred to in sub-section (1), furnishes information or statement which is false, and which he either knows or has reason to believe to be false or does not believe to be true, 3he shall be liable to penalty for a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sale or turnover, as the case may be, of business or of the gross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five crore rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 122 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person, being required to furnish any such information as is referred to in sub-section (1), furnishes information or statement which is false, and which he either knows or has reason to believe to be false or does not believe to be true, 3he shall be liable to penalty for a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sale or turnover, as the case may be, of business or of the gross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five crore rupees, whichever is less"], "answer_start": [511]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000909", "title": "Section 122: Refusal or failure to supply information", "context": "(1) If any person refuses or fails to furnish—\n(a) to the Central Government any information which he is required to furnish under sub-section (5) of section 100,\n(b) to the Controller any information or statement which he is required to furnish by or under section 146, he shall be liable to penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing refusal or failure, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such refusal or failure continues.\n(2) If any person, being required to furnish any such information as is referred to in sub-section (1), furnishes information or statement which is false, and which he either knows or has reason to believe to be false or does not believe to be true, 3he shall be liable to penalty for a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sale or turnover, as the case may be, of business or of the gross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five crore rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "In Section 122, what is if any person, being required to furnish any such information as is referred to in sub-section (1), furnishes information or statement which is false, and which he either knows or has reason to believe to be false or does not believe to be true, 3he to be?", "answers": {"text": ["liable to penalty for a sum equal to one half per cent"], "answer_start": [770]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000910", "title": "Section 123: Practice by non-registered patent agents", "context": "If any person contravenes the provisions of section 129, 4he shall be liable to penalty, which may extend to five lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing default, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such default continues.", "question": "What does Section 123 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person contravenes the provisions of section 129, 4he shall be liable to penalty, which may extend to five lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing default, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such default continues"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000911", "title": "Section 123: Practice by non-registered patent agents", "context": "If any person contravenes the provisions of section 129, 4he shall be liable to penalty, which may extend to five lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing default, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such default continues.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 123, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person contravenes the provisions of section 129, 4he shall be liable to penalty, which may extend to five lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing default, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such default continues"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000912", "title": "Section 123: Practice by non-registered patent agents", "context": "If any person contravenes the provisions of section 129, 4he shall be liable to penalty, which may extend to five lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing default, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such default continues.", "question": "Under Section 123, what shall if any person contravenes the provisions of section 129, 4he be?", "answers": {"text": ["liable to penalty, which may extend to five lakh rupees, and in case of the continuing default, a further penalty of one thousand rupees for every day after the first during which such default continues"], "answer_start": [70]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000913", "title": "Section 124: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 124?", "answers": {"text": ["If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000914", "title": "Section 124: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—", "question": "According to Section 124, what shall if the person committing an offence under this act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:"], "answer_start": [237]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000915", "title": "Section 124: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 124 say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence"], "answer_start": [342]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000916", "title": "Section 124: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 124?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly"], "answer_start": [600]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000917", "title": "Section 124: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—", "question": "According to Section 124, what shall notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and be?", "answers": {"text": ["liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly"], "answer_start": [285]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000918", "title": "Section 124: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—", "question": "What does the explanation in Section 124 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—For the purposes of this section,—"], "answer_start": [1128]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000919", "title": "Section 124: Offences by companies", "context": "(a) \"company\" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and\n(b) \"director\", in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 124, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"company\" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000920", "title": "Section 124: Offences by companies", "context": "(a) \"company\" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and\n(b) \"director\", in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "Under Section 124, what is meant by \"company\"?", "answers": {"text": ["any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000921", "title": "Section 124: Offences by companies", "context": "(a) \"company\" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and\n(b) \"director\", in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "Under Section 124, what shall \"company\" be?", "answers": {"text": ["any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000922", "title": "Section 124: Offences by companies", "context": "(a) \"company\" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and\n(b) \"director\", in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 124, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["\"director\", in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm"], "answer_start": [104]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000923", "title": "Section 124: Offences by companies", "context": "(a) \"company\" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and\n(b) \"director\", in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "According to Section 124, what shall \"director\", in relation to a firm be?", "answers": {"text": ["a partner in the firm"], "answer_start": [145]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000924", "title": "Section 124A: Adjudication of penalties", "context": "The Controller may, by an order, authorise an officer referred to in section 73, to be the adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of this Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving the person concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What does Section 124A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may, by an order, authorise an officer referred to in section 73, to be the adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of this Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving the person concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000925", "title": "Section 124A: Adjudication of penalties", "context": "The Controller may, by an order, authorise an officer referred to in section 73, to be the adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of this Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving the person concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 124A provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may, by an order, authorise an officer referred to in section 73, to be the adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of this Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving the person concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000926", "title": "Section 124A: Adjudication of penalties", "context": "The Controller may, by an order, authorise an officer referred to in section 73, to be the adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of this Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving the person concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "In Section 124A, what is the controller may, by an order, authorise an officer referred to in section 73, to be the adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of this act, in the manner as to be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed, after giving the person concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard"], "answer_start": [214]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000927", "title": "Section 124B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 124B, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000928", "title": "Section 124B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under Section 124B, what shall whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 124a may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who be?", "answers": {"text": ["an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf"], "answer_start": [143]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000929", "title": "Section 124B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 124B?", "answers": {"text": ["Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [349]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000930", "title": "Section 124B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "According to Section 124B, what shall every appeal under this section be?", "answers": {"text": ["preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [390]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000931", "title": "Section 124B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 124B provide?", "answers": {"text": ["An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period"], "answer_start": [450]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000932", "title": "Section 124B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "In Section 124B, what is an appeal to be?", "answers": {"text": ["admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period"], "answer_start": [467]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000933", "title": "Section 124B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "According to subsection (4) of Section 124B, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard"], "answer_start": [655]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000934", "title": "Section 124B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under Section 124B, what shall no appeal be?", "answers": {"text": ["disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard"], "answer_start": [674]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000935", "title": "Section 124B: Appeal", "context": "(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub-section (1) shall dispose of the appeal within sixty days from the date of filing the appeal.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both. PATENT AGENTS", "question": "What is stated in subsection (5) of Section 124B?", "answers": {"text": ["The appellate authority referred to in sub-section (1) shall dispose of the appeal within sixty days from the date of filing the appeal"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000936", "title": "Section 124B: Appeal", "context": "(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub-section (1) shall dispose of the appeal within sixty days from the date of filing the appeal.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both. PATENT AGENTS", "question": "According to subsection (6) of Section 124B, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 124A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both. PATENT AGENTS"], "answer_start": [145]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000952", "title": "Section 127: Rights of patent agents", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and in any rules made thereunder, every patent agent whose name is entered in the register shall be entitled:—\n(a) to practice before the Controller; and\n(b) to prepare all documents, transact all business and discharge such other functions as may be prescribed in connection with any proceeding before the Controller under this Act.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 127 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and in any rules made thereunder, every patent agent whose name is entered in the register shall be entitled:—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000953", "title": "Section 127: Rights of patent agents", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and in any rules made thereunder, every patent agent whose name is entered in the register shall be entitled:—\n(a) to practice before the Controller; and\n(b) to prepare all documents, transact all business and discharge such other functions as may be prescribed in connection with any proceeding before the Controller under this Act.", "question": "In Section 127, what is subject to the provisions contained in this act and in any rules made thereunder, every patent agent whose name is entered in the register to be?", "answers": {"text": ["entitled:—"], "answer_start": [148]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000954", "title": "Section 127: Rights of patent agents", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and in any rules made thereunder, every patent agent whose name is entered in the register shall be entitled:—\n(a) to practice before the Controller; and\n(b) to prepare all documents, transact all business and discharge such other functions as may be prescribed in connection with any proceeding before the Controller under this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 127?", "answers": {"text": ["to practice before the Controller; and"], "answer_start": [163]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000955", "title": "Section 127: Rights of patent agents", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and in any rules made thereunder, every patent agent whose name is entered in the register shall be entitled:—\n(a) to practice before the Controller; and\n(b) to prepare all documents, transact all business and discharge such other functions as may be prescribed in connection with any proceeding before the Controller under this Act.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 127 state?", "answers": {"text": ["to prepare all documents, transact all business and discharge such other functions as may be prescribed in connection with any proceeding before the Controller under this Act"], "answer_start": [206]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000956", "title": "Section 127: Rights of patent agents", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act and in any rules made thereunder, every patent agent whose name is entered in the register shall be entitled:—\n(a) to practice before the Controller; and\n(b) to prepare all documents, transact all business and discharge such other functions as may be prescribed in connection with any proceeding before the Controller under this Act.", "question": "In Section 127, what is to prepare all documents, transact all business and discharge such other functions as to be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed in connection with any proceeding before the Controller under this Act"], "answer_start": [299]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000959", "title": "Section 129: Restrictions on practice as patent agents", "context": "(1) No person, either alone or in partnerships with any other person, shall practise, describe or hold himself out as a patent agent, or permit himself to be so described or held out, unless he is registered as a patent agent or, as the case may be, unless he and all his partners are so registered.\n(2) No company or other body corporate shall practise, describe itself or hold itself out as patent agents or permit itself to be so described or held out.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section, practise as a patent agent includes any of the following acts, namely:—\n(a) applying for or obtaining patents in India or elsewhere;", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 129?", "answers": {"text": ["No person, either alone or in partnerships with any other person, shall practise, describe or hold himself out as a patent agent, or permit himself to be so described or held out, unless he is registered as a patent agent or, as the case may be, unless he and all his partners are so registered"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000960", "title": "Section 129: Restrictions on practice as patent agents", "context": "(1) No person, either alone or in partnerships with any other person, shall practise, describe or hold himself out as a patent agent, or permit himself to be so described or held out, unless he is registered as a patent agent or, as the case may be, unless he and all his partners are so registered.\n(2) No company or other body corporate shall practise, describe itself or hold itself out as patent agents or permit itself to be so described or held out.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section, practise as a patent agent includes any of the following acts, namely:—\n(a) applying for or obtaining patents in India or elsewhere;", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 129, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["No company or other body corporate shall practise, describe itself or hold itself out as patent agents or permit itself to be so described or held out"], "answer_start": [304]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000961", "title": "Section 129: Restrictions on practice as patent agents", "context": "(1) No person, either alone or in partnerships with any other person, shall practise, describe or hold himself out as a patent agent, or permit himself to be so described or held out, unless he is registered as a patent agent or, as the case may be, unless he and all his partners are so registered.\n(2) No company or other body corporate shall practise, describe itself or hold itself out as patent agents or permit itself to be so described or held out.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section, practise as a patent agent includes any of the following acts, namely:—\n(a) applying for or obtaining patents in India or elsewhere;", "question": "What does the explanation in Section 129 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, practise as a patent agent includes any of the following acts, namely:—"], "answer_start": [456]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000962", "title": "Section 129: Restrictions on practice as patent agents", "context": "(1) No person, either alone or in partnerships with any other person, shall practise, describe or hold himself out as a patent agent, or permit himself to be so described or held out, unless he is registered as a patent agent or, as the case may be, unless he and all his partners are so registered.\n(2) No company or other body corporate shall practise, describe itself or hold itself out as patent agents or permit itself to be so described or held out.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section, practise as a patent agent includes any of the following acts, namely:—\n(a) applying for or obtaining patents in India or elsewhere;", "question": "In Section 129, what is —for the purposes of this section, practise as a patent agent to be?", "answers": {"text": ["any of the following acts, namely:—"], "answer_start": [539]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000963", "title": "Section 129: Restrictions on practice as patent agents", "context": "(1) No person, either alone or in partnerships with any other person, shall practise, describe or hold himself out as a patent agent, or permit himself to be so described or held out, unless he is registered as a patent agent or, as the case may be, unless he and all his partners are so registered.\n(2) No company or other body corporate shall practise, describe itself or hold itself out as patent agents or permit itself to be so described or held out.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section, practise as a patent agent includes any of the following acts, namely:—\n(a) applying for or obtaining patents in India or elsewhere;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 129?", "answers": {"text": ["applying for or obtaining patents in India or elsewhere"], "answer_start": [579]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000964", "title": "Section 129: Restrictions on practice as patent agents", "context": "(b) preparing specifications or other documents for the purposes of this Act or of the patent law of any other country;\n(c) giving advice other than of a scientific or technical nature as to the validity of patents or their infringement.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 129 state?", "answers": {"text": ["preparing specifications or other documents for the purposes of this Act or of the patent law of any other country"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000965", "title": "Section 129: Restrictions on practice as patent agents", "context": "(b) preparing specifications or other documents for the purposes of this Act or of the patent law of any other country;\n(c) giving advice other than of a scientific or technical nature as to the validity of patents or their infringement.", "question": "According to clause (c) of Section 129, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["giving advice other than of a scientific or technical nature as to the validity of patents or their infringement"], "answer_start": [124]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000966", "title": "Section 130: Removal from register of patent agents and restoration", "context": "(1) The 1Controller may remove the name of any person from the register when 2he is satisfied, after giving that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after such further inquiry, if any, as 2he thinks fit to make—\n(i) that his name has been entered in the register by error or on account of misrepresentation or suppression of material fact;\n(ii) that he has been convicted of any offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment or has been guilty of misconduct in his professional capacity which in the opinion of the 1Controller renders him unfit to be kept in the register.\n(2) The 1Controller may, on application and on sufficient cause being shown, restore to the register the name of any person removed therefrom.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 130, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The 1Controller may remove the name of any person from the register when 2he is satisfied, after giving that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after such further inquiry, if any, as 2he thinks fit to make—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000967", "title": "Section 130: Removal from register of patent agents and restoration", "context": "(1) The 1Controller may remove the name of any person from the register when 2he is satisfied, after giving that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after such further inquiry, if any, as 2he thinks fit to make—\n(i) that his name has been entered in the register by error or on account of misrepresentation or suppression of material fact;\n(ii) that he has been convicted of any offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment or has been guilty of misconduct in his professional capacity which in the opinion of the 1Controller renders him unfit to be kept in the register.\n(2) The 1Controller may, on application and on sufficient cause being shown, restore to the register the name of any person removed therefrom.", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 130 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that his name has been entered in the register by error or on account of misrepresentation or suppression of material fact"], "answer_start": [231]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000968", "title": "Section 130: Removal from register of patent agents and restoration", "context": "(1) The 1Controller may remove the name of any person from the register when 2he is satisfied, after giving that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after such further inquiry, if any, as 2he thinks fit to make—\n(i) that his name has been entered in the register by error or on account of misrepresentation or suppression of material fact;\n(ii) that he has been convicted of any offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment or has been guilty of misconduct in his professional capacity which in the opinion of the 1Controller renders him unfit to be kept in the register.\n(2) The 1Controller may, on application and on sufficient cause being shown, restore to the register the name of any person removed therefrom.", "question": "According to clause (ii) of Section 130, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that he has been convicted of any offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment or has been guilty of misconduct in his professional capacity which in the opinion of the 1Controller renders him unfit to be kept in the register"], "answer_start": [360]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000969", "title": "Section 130: Removal from register of patent agents and restoration", "context": "(1) The 1Controller may remove the name of any person from the register when 2he is satisfied, after giving that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after such further inquiry, if any, as 2he thinks fit to make—\n(i) that his name has been entered in the register by error or on account of misrepresentation or suppression of material fact;\n(ii) that he has been convicted of any offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment or has been guilty of misconduct in his professional capacity which in the opinion of the 1Controller renders him unfit to be kept in the register.\n(2) The 1Controller may, on application and on sufficient cause being shown, restore to the register the name of any person removed therefrom.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 130, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The 1Controller may, on application and on sufficient cause being shown, restore to the register the name of any person removed therefrom"], "answer_start": [594]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000970", "title": "Section 131: Power of Controller to refuse to deal with certain agents", "context": "(1) Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the Controller may refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this Act—\n(a) any individual whose name has been removed from, and not restored to, the register;\n(b) any person who has been convicted of an offence under section 123;\n(c) any person, not being registered as a patent agent, who in the opinion of the Controller is engaged wholly or mainly in acting as agent in applying for patents in India or elsewhere in the name or for the benefit of the person by whom he is employed;", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 131 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the Controller may refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this Act—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000971", "title": "Section 131: Power of Controller to refuse to deal with certain agents", "context": "(1) Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the Controller may refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this Act—\n(a) any individual whose name has been removed from, and not restored to, the register;\n(b) any person who has been convicted of an offence under section 123;\n(c) any person, not being registered as a patent agent, who in the opinion of the Controller is engaged wholly or mainly in acting as agent in applying for patents in India or elsewhere in the name or for the benefit of the person by whom he is employed;", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 131, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["any individual whose name has been removed from, and not restored to, the register"], "answer_start": [141]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000972", "title": "Section 131: Power of Controller to refuse to deal with certain agents", "context": "(1) Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the Controller may refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this Act—\n(a) any individual whose name has been removed from, and not restored to, the register;\n(b) any person who has been convicted of an offence under section 123;\n(c) any person, not being registered as a patent agent, who in the opinion of the Controller is engaged wholly or mainly in acting as agent in applying for patents in India or elsewhere in the name or for the benefit of the person by whom he is employed;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 131?", "answers": {"text": ["any person who has been convicted of an offence under section 123"], "answer_start": [229]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000973", "title": "Section 131: Power of Controller to refuse to deal with certain agents", "context": "(1) Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the Controller may refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this Act—\n(a) any individual whose name has been removed from, and not restored to, the register;\n(b) any person who has been convicted of an offence under section 123;\n(c) any person, not being registered as a patent agent, who in the opinion of the Controller is engaged wholly or mainly in acting as agent in applying for patents in India or elsewhere in the name or for the benefit of the person by whom he is employed;", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 131 state?", "answers": {"text": ["any person, not being registered as a patent agent, who in the opinion of the Controller is engaged wholly or mainly in acting as agent in applying for patents in India or elsewhere in the name or for the benefit of the person by whom he is employed"], "answer_start": [300]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000974", "title": "Section 131: Power of Controller to refuse to deal with certain agents", "context": "(d) any company or firm, if any person whom the Controller could refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this Act, is acting as a director or manager of the company or is a partner in the firm.\n(2) The Controller shall refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this Act any person who neither resides nor has a place of business in India.", "question": "According to clause (d) of Section 131, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["any company or firm, if any person whom the Controller could refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this Act, is acting as a director or manager of the company or is a partner in the firm"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000975", "title": "Section 131: Power of Controller to refuse to deal with certain agents", "context": "(d) any company or firm, if any person whom the Controller could refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this Act, is acting as a director or manager of the company or is a partner in the firm.\n(2) The Controller shall refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this Act any person who neither resides nor has a place of business in India.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 131, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller shall refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this Act any person who neither resides nor has a place of business in India"], "answer_start": [220]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000976", "title": "Section 132: Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents", "context": "Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit—\n(a) the applicant for a patent from drafting any specification or appearing or acting before the Controller; or\n(b) an advocate, not being a patent agent, from taking part in any 4hearing before the Controller on behalf of a party who is taking part in any proceedings under this Act. INTERNATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 132 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000977", "title": "Section 132: Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents", "context": "Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit—\n(a) the applicant for a patent from drafting any specification or appearing or acting before the Controller; or\n(b) an advocate, not being a patent agent, from taking part in any 4hearing before the Controller on behalf of a party who is taking part in any proceedings under this Act. INTERNATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS", "question": "In Section 132, what is nothing in this chapter to be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to prohibit—"], "answer_start": [33]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000978", "title": "Section 132: Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents", "context": "Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit—\n(a) the applicant for a patent from drafting any specification or appearing or acting before the Controller; or\n(b) an advocate, not being a patent agent, from taking part in any 4hearing before the Controller on behalf of a party who is taking part in any proceedings under this Act. INTERNATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 132?", "answers": {"text": ["the applicant for a patent from drafting any specification or appearing or acting before the Controller; or"], "answer_start": [57]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000979", "title": "Section 132: Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents", "context": "Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit—\n(a) the applicant for a patent from drafting any specification or appearing or acting before the Controller; or\n(b) an advocate, not being a patent agent, from taking part in any 4hearing before the Controller on behalf of a party who is taking part in any proceedings under this Act. INTERNATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 132 state?", "answers": {"text": ["an advocate, not being a patent agent, from taking part in any 4hearing before the Controller on behalf of a party who is taking part in any proceedings under this Act. INTERNATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS"], "answer_start": [169]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000982", "title": "Section 134: Notification as to countries not providing for reciprocity", "context": "Where any country specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the grant of patents and the protection of patent rights as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country shall be entitled, either solely or jointly with any other person,—\n(a) to apply for the grant of a patent or be registered as the proprietor of a patent;\n(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a patent; or\n(c) to apply for a licence or hold any licence under a patent granted under this Act.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 134 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any country specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the grant of patents and the protection of patent rights as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country shall be entitled, either solely or jointly with any other person,—"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000983", "title": "Section 134: Notification as to countries not providing for reciprocity", "context": "Where any country specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the grant of patents and the protection of patent rights as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country shall be entitled, either solely or jointly with any other person,—\n(a) to apply for the grant of a patent or be registered as the proprietor of a patent;\n(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a patent; or\n(c) to apply for a licence or hold any licence under a patent granted under this Act.", "question": "In Section 134, what is where any country specified by the central government in this behalf by notification in the official gazette does not accord to citizens of india the same rights in respect of the grant of patents and the protection of patent rights as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country to be?", "answers": {"text": ["entitled, either solely or jointly with any other person,—"], "answer_start": [306]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000984", "title": "Section 134: Notification as to countries not providing for reciprocity", "context": "Where any country specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the grant of patents and the protection of patent rights as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country shall be entitled, either solely or jointly with any other person,—\n(a) to apply for the grant of a patent or be registered as the proprietor of a patent;\n(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a patent; or\n(c) to apply for a licence or hold any licence under a patent granted under this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 134?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for the grant of a patent or be registered as the proprietor of a patent"], "answer_start": [369]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000985", "title": "Section 134: Notification as to countries not providing for reciprocity", "context": "Where any country specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the grant of patents and the protection of patent rights as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country shall be entitled, either solely or jointly with any other person,—\n(a) to apply for the grant of a patent or be registered as the proprietor of a patent;\n(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a patent; or\n(c) to apply for a licence or hold any licence under a patent granted under this Act.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 134 state?", "answers": {"text": ["to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a patent; or"], "answer_start": [456]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000986", "title": "Section 134: Notification as to countries not providing for reciprocity", "context": "Where any country specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the grant of patents and the protection of patent rights as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country shall be entitled, either solely or jointly with any other person,—\n(a) to apply for the grant of a patent or be registered as the proprietor of a patent;\n(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a patent; or\n(c) to apply for a licence or hold any licence under a patent granted under this Act.", "question": "According to clause (c) of Section 134, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for a licence or hold any licence under a patent granted under this Act"], "answer_start": [527]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000987", "title": "Section 135: Convention applications", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in section 6, where a person has made an application for a patent in respect of an invention in a convention country (hereinafter referred to as the \"basic application\"), and that person or the legal representative or assignee of that person makes an application under this Act for a patent within twelve months after the date on which the basic application was made, the priority date of a claim of the complete specification, being a claim based on matter disclosed in the basic application, is the date of making of the basic application.\nExplanation.—Where applications have been made for similar protection in respect of an invention in two or more convention countries, the period of twelve months referred to in this sub-section shall be reckoned from the date on which the earlier or earliest of the said applications was made.\n(2) Where applications for protection have been made in one or more convention countries in respect of two or more inventions which are cognate or of which one is a modification of another, a single convention application may, subject to the provisions contained in section 10, be made in respect of those inventions at any time within twelve months from the date of the earliest of the said applications for protection;", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 135, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions contained in section 6, where a person has made an application for a patent in respect of an invention in a convention country (hereinafter referred to as the \"basic application\"), and that person or the legal representative or assignee of that person makes an application under this Act for a patent within twelve months after the date on which the basic application was made, the priority date of a claim of the complete specification, being a claim based on matter disclosed in the basic application, is the date of making of the basic application"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000988", "title": "Section 135: Convention applications", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in section 6, where a person has made an application for a patent in respect of an invention in a convention country (hereinafter referred to as the \"basic application\"), and that person or the legal representative or assignee of that person makes an application under this Act for a patent within twelve months after the date on which the basic application was made, the priority date of a claim of the complete specification, being a claim based on matter disclosed in the basic application, is the date of making of the basic application.\nExplanation.—Where applications have been made for similar protection in respect of an invention in two or more convention countries, the period of twelve months referred to in this sub-section shall be reckoned from the date on which the earlier or earliest of the said applications was made.\n(2) Where applications for protection have been made in one or more convention countries in respect of two or more inventions which are cognate or of which one is a modification of another, a single convention application may, subject to the provisions contained in section 10, be made in respect of those inventions at any time within twelve months from the date of the earliest of the said applications for protection;", "question": "What does the explanation in Section 135 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—Where applications have been made for similar protection in respect of an invention in two or more convention countries, the period of twelve months referred to in this sub-section shall be reckoned from the date on which the earlier or earliest of the said applications was made"], "answer_start": [592]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000989", "title": "Section 135: Convention applications", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in section 6, where a person has made an application for a patent in respect of an invention in a convention country (hereinafter referred to as the \"basic application\"), and that person or the legal representative or assignee of that person makes an application under this Act for a patent within twelve months after the date on which the basic application was made, the priority date of a claim of the complete specification, being a claim based on matter disclosed in the basic application, is the date of making of the basic application.\nExplanation.—Where applications have been made for similar protection in respect of an invention in two or more convention countries, the period of twelve months referred to in this sub-section shall be reckoned from the date on which the earlier or earliest of the said applications was made.\n(2) Where applications for protection have been made in one or more convention countries in respect of two or more inventions which are cognate or of which one is a modification of another, a single convention application may, subject to the provisions contained in section 10, be made in respect of those inventions at any time within twelve months from the date of the earliest of the said applications for protection;", "question": "In Section 135, what is —where applications have been made for similar protection in respect of an invention in two or more convention countries, the period of twelve months referred to in this sub-section to be?", "answers": {"text": ["reckoned from the date on which the earlier or earliest of the said applications was made"], "answer_start": [795]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000990", "title": "Section 135: Convention applications", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in section 6, where a person has made an application for a patent in respect of an invention in a convention country (hereinafter referred to as the \"basic application\"), and that person or the legal representative or assignee of that person makes an application under this Act for a patent within twelve months after the date on which the basic application was made, the priority date of a claim of the complete specification, being a claim based on matter disclosed in the basic application, is the date of making of the basic application.\nExplanation.—Where applications have been made for similar protection in respect of an invention in two or more convention countries, the period of twelve months referred to in this sub-section shall be reckoned from the date on which the earlier or earliest of the said applications was made.\n(2) Where applications for protection have been made in one or more convention countries in respect of two or more inventions which are cognate or of which one is a modification of another, a single convention application may, subject to the provisions contained in section 10, be made in respect of those inventions at any time within twelve months from the date of the earliest of the said applications for protection;", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 135, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where applications for protection have been made in one or more convention countries in respect of two or more inventions which are cognate or of which one is a modification of another, a single convention application may, subject to the provisions contained in section 10, be made in respect of those inventions at any time within twelve months from the date of the earliest of the said applications for protection"], "answer_start": [890]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000991", "title": "Section 135: Convention applications", "context": "Provided that the fee payable on the making of any such application shall be the same as if separate applications have been made in respect of each of the said inventions, and the requirements of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 136 shall, in the case of any such application, apply separately to the applications for protection in respect of each of the said inventions.\n(3) In case of an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India and claiming priority from a previously filed application in India, the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall apply as if the previously filed application were the basic application:\nProvided that a request for examination under section 11B shall be made only for one of the applications filed in India.", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 135 say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that the fee payable on the making of any such application shall be the same as if separate applications have been made in respect of each of the said inventions, and the requirements of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 136 shall, in the case of any such application, apply separately to the applications for protection in respect of each of the said inventions"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000992", "title": "Section 135: Convention applications", "context": "Provided that the fee payable on the making of any such application shall be the same as if separate applications have been made in respect of each of the said inventions, and the requirements of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 136 shall, in the case of any such application, apply separately to the applications for protection in respect of each of the said inventions.\n(3) In case of an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India and claiming priority from a previously filed application in India, the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall apply as if the previously filed application were the basic application:\nProvided that a request for examination under section 11B shall be made only for one of the applications filed in India.", "question": "In Section 135, what is the fee payable on the making of any such application to be?", "answers": {"text": ["the same as if separate applications have been made in respect of each of the said inventions, and the requirements of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 136 shall, in the case of any such application, apply separately to the applications for protection in respect of each of the said inventions"], "answer_start": [77]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000993", "title": "Section 135: Convention applications", "context": "Provided that the fee payable on the making of any such application shall be the same as if separate applications have been made in respect of each of the said inventions, and the requirements of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 136 shall, in the case of any such application, apply separately to the applications for protection in respect of each of the said inventions.\n(3) In case of an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India and claiming priority from a previously filed application in India, the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall apply as if the previously filed application were the basic application:\nProvided that a request for examination under section 11B shall be made only for one of the applications filed in India.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 135, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["In case of an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India and claiming priority from a previously filed application in India, the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall apply as if the previously filed application were the basic application:"], "answer_start": [384]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000994", "title": "Section 135: Convention applications", "context": "Provided that the fee payable on the making of any such application shall be the same as if separate applications have been made in respect of each of the said inventions, and the requirements of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 136 shall, in the case of any such application, apply separately to the applications for protection in respect of each of the said inventions.\n(3) In case of an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India and claiming priority from a previously filed application in India, the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall apply as if the previously filed application were the basic application:\nProvided that a request for examination under section 11B shall be made only for one of the applications filed in India.", "question": "What does the proviso in Section 135 say?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that a request for examination under section 11B shall be made only for one of the applications filed in India"], "answer_start": [660]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000995", "title": "Section 135: Convention applications", "context": "Provided that the fee payable on the making of any such application shall be the same as if separate applications have been made in respect of each of the said inventions, and the requirements of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 136 shall, in the case of any such application, apply separately to the applications for protection in respect of each of the said inventions.\n(3) In case of an application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India and claiming priority from a previously filed application in India, the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall apply as if the previously filed application were the basic application:\nProvided that a request for examination under section 11B shall be made only for one of the applications filed in India.", "question": "In Section 135, what is a request for examination under section 11b to be?", "answers": {"text": ["made only for one of the applications filed in India"], "answer_start": [727]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000996", "title": "Section 136: Special provisions relating to convention applications", "context": "(1) Every convention application shall—\n(a) be accompanied by a complete specification; and\n(b) specify the date on which and the convention country in which the application for protection, or as the case may be, the first of such applications was made; and\n(c) state that no application for protection in respect of the invention had been made in a convention country before that date by the applicant or by any person from whom he derives title.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 136, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Every convention application shall—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000997", "title": "Section 136: Special provisions relating to convention applications", "context": "(1) Every convention application shall—\n(a) be accompanied by a complete specification; and\n(b) specify the date on which and the convention country in which the application for protection, or as the case may be, the first of such applications was made; and\n(c) state that no application for protection in respect of the invention had been made in a convention country before that date by the applicant or by any person from whom he derives title.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 136 state?", "answers": {"text": ["be accompanied by a complete specification; and"], "answer_start": [44]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000998", "title": "Section 136: Special provisions relating to convention applications", "context": "(1) Every convention application shall—\n(a) be accompanied by a complete specification; and\n(b) specify the date on which and the convention country in which the application for protection, or as the case may be, the first of such applications was made; and\n(c) state that no application for protection in respect of the invention had been made in a convention country before that date by the applicant or by any person from whom he derives title.", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 136, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["specify the date on which and the convention country in which the application for protection, or as the case may be, the first of such applications was made; and"], "answer_start": [96]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_000999", "title": "Section 136: Special provisions relating to convention applications", "context": "(1) Every convention application shall—\n(a) be accompanied by a complete specification; and\n(b) specify the date on which and the convention country in which the application for protection, or as the case may be, the first of such applications was made; and\n(c) state that no application for protection in respect of the invention had been made in a convention country before that date by the applicant or by any person from whom he derives title.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 136?", "answers": {"text": ["state that no application for protection in respect of the invention had been made in a convention country before that date by the applicant or by any person from whom he derives title"], "answer_start": [262]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001000", "title": "Section 136: Special provisions relating to convention applications", "context": "(2) Subject to the provisions contained in section 10, a complete specification filed with a convention application may include claims in respect of developments of, or additions to, the invention in respect of which the application for protection was made in a convention country, being developments or additions in respect of which the applicant would be entitled under the provisions of section 6 to make a separate application for a patent.\n(3) A convention application shall not be post-dated under sub-section (1) of section 1 to a date later than the date on which under the provisions of this Act the application could have been made.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 136 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions contained in section 10, a complete specification filed with a convention application may include claims in respect of developments of, or additions to, the invention in respect of which the application for protection was made in a convention country, being developments or additions in respect of which the applicant would be entitled under the provisions of section 6 to make a separate application for a patent"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001001", "title": "Section 136: Special provisions relating to convention applications", "context": "(2) Subject to the provisions contained in section 10, a complete specification filed with a convention application may include claims in respect of developments of, or additions to, the invention in respect of which the application for protection was made in a convention country, being developments or additions in respect of which the applicant would be entitled under the provisions of section 6 to make a separate application for a patent.\n(3) A convention application shall not be post-dated under sub-section (1) of section 1 to a date later than the date on which under the provisions of this Act the application could have been made.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 136?", "answers": {"text": ["A convention application shall not be post-dated under sub-section (1) of section 1 to a date later than the date on which under the provisions of this Act the application could have been made"], "answer_start": [449]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001002", "title": "Section 137: Multiple priorities", "context": "(1) Where two or more applications for patents in respect of inventions have been made in one or more convention countries and those inventions are so related as to constitute one invention, one application may be made by any or all of the persons referred to in sub-section (1) of section 135 within twelve months from the date on which the earlier or earliest of those applications was made, in respect of the inventions disclosed in the specifications which accompanied the basic applications.\n(2) The priority date of a claim of the complete specification, being a claim based on matters disclosed in one or more of the basic applications, is the date on which that matter was first so disclosed.\n(3) For the purposes of this Act, a matter shall be deemed to have been disclosed in a basic application for protection in a convention country if it was claimed or disclosed (otherwise than by way of disclaimer or acknowledgment of a prior art) in that application, or any documents submitted by the applicant for protection in support of and at the same time as that application, but no account shall be taken of any disclosure effected by any such document unless a copy of the document is filed at the patent office with the convention application or within such period as may be prescribed after the filing of that application.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 137, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where two or more applications for patents in respect of inventions have been made in one or more convention countries and those inventions are so related as to constitute one invention, one application may be made by any or all of the persons referred to in sub-section (1) of section 135 within twelve months from the date on which the earlier or earliest of those applications was made, in respect of the inventions disclosed in the specifications which accompanied the basic applications"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001003", "title": "Section 137: Multiple priorities", "context": "(1) Where two or more applications for patents in respect of inventions have been made in one or more convention countries and those inventions are so related as to constitute one invention, one application may be made by any or all of the persons referred to in sub-section (1) of section 135 within twelve months from the date on which the earlier or earliest of those applications was made, in respect of the inventions disclosed in the specifications which accompanied the basic applications.\n(2) The priority date of a claim of the complete specification, being a claim based on matters disclosed in one or more of the basic applications, is the date on which that matter was first so disclosed.\n(3) For the purposes of this Act, a matter shall be deemed to have been disclosed in a basic application for protection in a convention country if it was claimed or disclosed (otherwise than by way of disclaimer or acknowledgment of a prior art) in that application, or any documents submitted by the applicant for protection in support of and at the same time as that application, but no account shall be taken of any disclosure effected by any such document unless a copy of the document is filed at the patent office with the convention application or within such period as may be prescribed after the filing of that application.", "question": "Under Section 137, by whom may where two or more applications for patents in respect of inventions have been made in one or more convention countries and those inventions are so related as to constitute one invention, one application be made?", "answers": {"text": ["any or all of the persons referred to in sub-section (1) of section 135 within twelve months from the date on which the earlier or earliest of those applications was made, in respect of the inventions disclosed in the specifications which accompanied the basic applications"], "answer_start": [222]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001004", "title": "Section 137: Multiple priorities", "context": "(1) Where two or more applications for patents in respect of inventions have been made in one or more convention countries and those inventions are so related as to constitute one invention, one application may be made by any or all of the persons referred to in sub-section (1) of section 135 within twelve months from the date on which the earlier or earliest of those applications was made, in respect of the inventions disclosed in the specifications which accompanied the basic applications.\n(2) The priority date of a claim of the complete specification, being a claim based on matters disclosed in one or more of the basic applications, is the date on which that matter was first so disclosed.\n(3) For the purposes of this Act, a matter shall be deemed to have been disclosed in a basic application for protection in a convention country if it was claimed or disclosed (otherwise than by way of disclaimer or acknowledgment of a prior art) in that application, or any documents submitted by the applicant for protection in support of and at the same time as that application, but no account shall be taken of any disclosure effected by any such document unless a copy of the document is filed at the patent office with the convention application or within such period as may be prescribed after the filing of that application.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 137?", "answers": {"text": ["The priority date of a claim of the complete specification, being a claim based on matters disclosed in one or more of the basic applications, is the date on which that matter was first so disclosed"], "answer_start": [501]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001005", "title": "Section 137: Multiple priorities", "context": "(1) Where two or more applications for patents in respect of inventions have been made in one or more convention countries and those inventions are so related as to constitute one invention, one application may be made by any or all of the persons referred to in sub-section (1) of section 135 within twelve months from the date on which the earlier or earliest of those applications was made, in respect of the inventions disclosed in the specifications which accompanied the basic applications.\n(2) The priority date of a claim of the complete specification, being a claim based on matters disclosed in one or more of the basic applications, is the date on which that matter was first so disclosed.\n(3) For the purposes of this Act, a matter shall be deemed to have been disclosed in a basic application for protection in a convention country if it was claimed or disclosed (otherwise than by way of disclaimer or acknowledgment of a prior art) in that application, or any documents submitted by the applicant for protection in support of and at the same time as that application, but no account shall be taken of any disclosure effected by any such document unless a copy of the document is filed at the patent office with the convention application or within such period as may be prescribed after the filing of that application.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 137, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act, a matter shall be deemed to have been disclosed in a basic application for protection in a convention country if it was claimed or disclosed (otherwise than by way of disclaimer or acknowledgment of a prior art) in that application, or any documents submitted by the applicant for protection in support of and at the same time as that application, but no account shall be taken of any disclosure effected by any such document unless a copy of the document is filed at the patent office with the convention application or within such period as may be prescribed after the filing of that application"], "answer_start": [705]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001006", "title": "Section 137: Multiple priorities", "context": "(1) Where two or more applications for patents in respect of inventions have been made in one or more convention countries and those inventions are so related as to constitute one invention, one application may be made by any or all of the persons referred to in sub-section (1) of section 135 within twelve months from the date on which the earlier or earliest of those applications was made, in respect of the inventions disclosed in the specifications which accompanied the basic applications.\n(2) The priority date of a claim of the complete specification, being a claim based on matters disclosed in one or more of the basic applications, is the date on which that matter was first so disclosed.\n(3) For the purposes of this Act, a matter shall be deemed to have been disclosed in a basic application for protection in a convention country if it was claimed or disclosed (otherwise than by way of disclaimer or acknowledgment of a prior art) in that application, or any documents submitted by the applicant for protection in support of and at the same time as that application, but no account shall be taken of any disclosure effected by any such document unless a copy of the document is filed at the patent office with the convention application or within such period as may be prescribed after the filing of that application.", "question": "Under Section 137, what shall for the purposes of this act, a matter be?", "answers": {"text": ["deemed to have been disclosed in a basic application for protection in a convention country if it was claimed or disclosed (otherwise than by way of disclaimer or acknowledgment of a prior art) in that application, or any documents submitted by the applicant for protection in support of and at the same time as that application, but no account shall be taken of any disclosure effected by any such document unless a copy of the document is filed at the patent office with the convention application or within such period as may be prescribed after the filing of that application"], "answer_start": [753]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001007", "title": "Section 138: Supplementary provisions as to convention applications", "context": "(1) Where a convention application is made in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, the applicant shall furnish, when required by the Controller, in addition to the complete specification, copies of the specifications or corresponding documents filed or deposited by the applicant in the patent office of the convention country as referred to in section 133 verified to the satisfaction of the Controller, within the prescribed period from the date of communication by the Controller.\n(2) If any such specification or other document is in a foreign language, a translation into English of the specification or document, verified by affidavit or otherwise to the satisfaction of the Controller, shall be 2furnished when required by the controller.\n(3) For the purposes of this Act, the date on which an application was made in a convention country is such date as the Controller is satisfied by certificate of the official chief or head of the patent office of the convention country or otherwise, is the date on which the application was made in that convention country.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 138?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a convention application is made in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, the applicant shall furnish, when required by the Controller, in addition to the complete specification, copies of the specifications or corresponding documents filed or deposited by the applicant in the patent office of the convention country as referred to in section 133 verified to the satisfaction of the Controller, within the prescribed period from the date of communication by the Controller"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001008", "title": "Section 138: Supplementary provisions as to convention applications", "context": "(1) Where a convention application is made in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, the applicant shall furnish, when required by the Controller, in addition to the complete specification, copies of the specifications or corresponding documents filed or deposited by the applicant in the patent office of the convention country as referred to in section 133 verified to the satisfaction of the Controller, within the prescribed period from the date of communication by the Controller.\n(2) If any such specification or other document is in a foreign language, a translation into English of the specification or document, verified by affidavit or otherwise to the satisfaction of the Controller, shall be 2furnished when required by the controller.\n(3) For the purposes of this Act, the date on which an application was made in a convention country is such date as the Controller is satisfied by certificate of the official chief or head of the patent office of the convention country or otherwise, is the date on which the application was made in that convention country.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 138, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If any such specification or other document is in a foreign language, a translation into English of the specification or document, verified by affidavit or otherwise to the satisfaction of the Controller, shall be 2furnished when required by the controller"], "answer_start": [499]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001009", "title": "Section 138: Supplementary provisions as to convention applications", "context": "(1) Where a convention application is made in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, the applicant shall furnish, when required by the Controller, in addition to the complete specification, copies of the specifications or corresponding documents filed or deposited by the applicant in the patent office of the convention country as referred to in section 133 verified to the satisfaction of the Controller, within the prescribed period from the date of communication by the Controller.\n(2) If any such specification or other document is in a foreign language, a translation into English of the specification or document, verified by affidavit or otherwise to the satisfaction of the Controller, shall be 2furnished when required by the controller.\n(3) For the purposes of this Act, the date on which an application was made in a convention country is such date as the Controller is satisfied by certificate of the official chief or head of the patent office of the convention country or otherwise, is the date on which the application was made in that convention country.", "question": "Under Section 138, what shall if any such specification or other document is in a foreign language, a translation into english of the specification or document, verified by affidavit or otherwise to the satisfaction of the controller be?", "answers": {"text": ["2furnished when required by the controller"], "answer_start": [713]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001010", "title": "Section 138: Supplementary provisions as to convention applications", "context": "(1) Where a convention application is made in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, the applicant shall furnish, when required by the Controller, in addition to the complete specification, copies of the specifications or corresponding documents filed or deposited by the applicant in the patent office of the convention country as referred to in section 133 verified to the satisfaction of the Controller, within the prescribed period from the date of communication by the Controller.\n(2) If any such specification or other document is in a foreign language, a translation into English of the specification or document, verified by affidavit or otherwise to the satisfaction of the Controller, shall be 2furnished when required by the controller.\n(3) For the purposes of this Act, the date on which an application was made in a convention country is such date as the Controller is satisfied by certificate of the official chief or head of the patent office of the convention country or otherwise, is the date on which the application was made in that convention country.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (3) of Section 138?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act, the date on which an application was made in a convention country is such date as the Controller is satisfied by certificate of the official chief or head of the patent office of the convention country or otherwise, is the date on which the application was made in that convention country"], "answer_start": [761]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001011", "title": "Section 138: Supplementary provisions as to convention applications", "context": "(4) An international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India shall have effect of filing an application for patent under section 7, section 5 and section 135, as the case may be, and the title, description, claim and abstract and drawings, if any, filed in the international application shall be taken as complete specification for the purposes of this Act.\n(5) The filing date of an application for patent and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(6) Amendment, if any, proposed by the applicant for an international application designating India or designating and electing India before international searching authority or preliminary examination authority shall, if the applicant so desires, be taken as an amendment made before the patent office.", "question": "According to subsection (4) of Section 138, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["An international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India shall have effect of filing an application for patent under section 7, section 5 and section 135, as the case may be, and the title, description, claim and abstract and drawings, if any, filed in the international application shall be taken as complete specification for the purposes of this Act"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001012", "title": "Section 138: Supplementary provisions as to convention applications", "context": "(4) An international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India shall have effect of filing an application for patent under section 7, section 5 and section 135, as the case may be, and the title, description, claim and abstract and drawings, if any, filed in the international application shall be taken as complete specification for the purposes of this Act.\n(5) The filing date of an application for patent and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(6) Amendment, if any, proposed by the applicant for an international application designating India or designating and electing India before international searching authority or preliminary examination authority shall, if the applicant so desires, be taken as an amendment made before the patent office.", "question": "Under Section 138, what shall an international application filed under the patent cooperation treaty designating india shall have effect of filing an application for patent under section 7, section 5 and section 135, as the case may be, and the title, description, claim and abstract and drawings, if any, filed in the international application be?", "answers": {"text": ["taken as complete specification for the purposes of this Act"], "answer_start": [328]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001013", "title": "Section 138: Supplementary provisions as to convention applications", "context": "(4) An international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India shall have effect of filing an application for patent under section 7, section 5 and section 135, as the case may be, and the title, description, claim and abstract and drawings, if any, filed in the international application shall be taken as complete specification for the purposes of this Act.\n(5) The filing date of an application for patent and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(6) Amendment, if any, proposed by the applicant for an international application designating India or designating and electing India before international searching authority or preliminary examination authority shall, if the applicant so desires, be taken as an amendment made before the patent office.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (5) of Section 138?", "answers": {"text": ["The filing date of an application for patent and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty"], "answer_start": [394]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001014", "title": "Section 138: Supplementary provisions as to convention applications", "context": "(4) An international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India shall have effect of filing an application for patent under section 7, section 5 and section 135, as the case may be, and the title, description, claim and abstract and drawings, if any, filed in the international application shall be taken as complete specification for the purposes of this Act.\n(5) The filing date of an application for patent and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(6) Amendment, if any, proposed by the applicant for an international application designating India or designating and electing India before international searching authority or preliminary examination authority shall, if the applicant so desires, be taken as an amendment made before the patent office.", "question": "According to Section 138, what shall the filing date of an application for patent and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office be?", "answers": {"text": ["the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty"], "answer_start": [531]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001015", "title": "Section 138: Supplementary provisions as to convention applications", "context": "(4) An international application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty designating India shall have effect of filing an application for patent under section 7, section 5 and section 135, as the case may be, and the title, description, claim and abstract and drawings, if any, filed in the international application shall be taken as complete specification for the purposes of this Act.\n(5) The filing date of an application for patent and its complete specification processed by the patent office as designated office shall be the international filing date accorded under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.\n(6) Amendment, if any, proposed by the applicant for an international application designating India or designating and electing India before international searching authority or preliminary examination authority shall, if the applicant so desires, be taken as an amendment made before the patent office.", "question": "What does subsection (6) of Section 138 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Amendment, if any, proposed by the applicant for an international application designating India or designating and electing India before international searching authority or preliminary examination authority shall, if the applicant so desires, be taken as an amendment made before the patent office"], "answer_start": [611]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001016", "title": "Section 139: Other provisions of Act to apply to convention applications", "context": "Save as otherwise provided in this Chapter, all the provisions of this Act shall apply in relation to a convention application and a patent granted in pursuance thereof as they apply in relation to an ordinary application and a patent granted in pursuance thereof.", "question": "What does Section 139 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Save as otherwise provided in this Chapter, all the provisions of this Act shall apply in relation to a convention application and a patent granted in pursuance thereof as they apply in relation to an ordinary application and a patent granted in pursuance thereof"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001017", "title": "Section 139: Other provisions of Act to apply to convention applications", "context": "Save as otherwise provided in this Chapter, all the provisions of this Act shall apply in relation to a convention application and a patent granted in pursuance thereof as they apply in relation to an ordinary application and a patent granted in pursuance thereof.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 139?", "answers": {"text": ["Save as otherwise provided in this Chapter, all the provisions of this Act shall apply in relation to a convention application and a patent granted in pursuance thereof as they apply in relation to an ordinary application and a patent granted in pursuance thereof"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001018", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(1) It shall not be lawful to insert—\n(i) in any contract for or in relation to the sale or lease of a patented article or an article made by a patented process; or\n(ii) in a licence to manufacture or use a patented article; or\n(iii) in a licence to work any process protected by a patent, a condition the effect of which may be—", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 140, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["It shall not be lawful to insert—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001019", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(1) It shall not be lawful to insert—\n(i) in any contract for or in relation to the sale or lease of a patented article or an article made by a patented process; or\n(ii) in a licence to manufacture or use a patented article; or\n(iii) in a licence to work any process protected by a patent, a condition the effect of which may be—", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 140 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in any contract for or in relation to the sale or lease of a patented article or an article made by a patented process; or"], "answer_start": [42]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001020", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(1) It shall not be lawful to insert—\n(i) in any contract for or in relation to the sale or lease of a patented article or an article made by a patented process; or\n(ii) in a licence to manufacture or use a patented article; or\n(iii) in a licence to work any process protected by a patent, a condition the effect of which may be—", "question": "According to clause (ii) of Section 140, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["in a licence to manufacture or use a patented article; or"], "answer_start": [170]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001021", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(1) It shall not be lawful to insert—\n(i) in any contract for or in relation to the sale or lease of a patented article or an article made by a patented process; or\n(ii) in a licence to manufacture or use a patented article; or\n(iii) in a licence to work any process protected by a patent, a condition the effect of which may be—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iii) of Section 140?", "answers": {"text": ["in a licence to work any process protected by a patent, a condition the effect of which may be—"], "answer_start": [234]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001022", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) to require the purchaser, lessee, or licensee to acquire from the vendor, lessor, or licensor, or his nominees, or to prohibit him from acquiring or to restrict in any manner or to any extent his right to acquire from any person or to prohibit him from acquiring except from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees, any article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process; or\n(b) to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using, or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee, to use an article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process, which is not supplied by the vendor, lessor or licensor or his nominee; or\n(c) to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee to use any process other than the patented process, and any such condition shall be void.\n(d) to provide exclusive grant back, prevention to challenges to validity of patent and coercive package licensing,", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 140 state?", "answers": {"text": ["to require the purchaser, lessee, or licensee to acquire from the vendor, lessor, or licensor, or his nominees, or to prohibit him from acquiring or to restrict in any manner or to any extent his right to acquire from any person or to prohibit him from acquiring except from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees, any article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001023", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) to require the purchaser, lessee, or licensee to acquire from the vendor, lessor, or licensor, or his nominees, or to prohibit him from acquiring or to restrict in any manner or to any extent his right to acquire from any person or to prohibit him from acquiring except from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees, any article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process; or\n(b) to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using, or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee, to use an article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process, which is not supplied by the vendor, lessor or licensor or his nominee; or\n(c) to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee to use any process other than the patented process, and any such condition shall be void.\n(d) to provide exclusive grant back, prevention to challenges to validity of patent and coercive package licensing,", "question": "According to clause (b) of Section 140, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using, or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee, to use an article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process, which is not supplied by the vendor, lessor or licensor or his nominee; or"], "answer_start": [439]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001024", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) to require the purchaser, lessee, or licensee to acquire from the vendor, lessor, or licensor, or his nominees, or to prohibit him from acquiring or to restrict in any manner or to any extent his right to acquire from any person or to prohibit him from acquiring except from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees, any article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process; or\n(b) to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using, or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee, to use an article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process, which is not supplied by the vendor, lessor or licensor or his nominee; or\n(c) to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee to use any process other than the patented process, and any such condition shall be void.\n(d) to provide exclusive grant back, prevention to challenges to validity of patent and coercive package licensing,", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 140?", "answers": {"text": ["to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee to use any process other than the patented process, and any such condition shall be void"], "answer_start": [780]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001025", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) to require the purchaser, lessee, or licensee to acquire from the vendor, lessor, or licensor, or his nominees, or to prohibit him from acquiring or to restrict in any manner or to any extent his right to acquire from any person or to prohibit him from acquiring except from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees, any article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process; or\n(b) to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using, or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee, to use an article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process, which is not supplied by the vendor, lessor or licensor or his nominee; or\n(c) to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee to use any process other than the patented process, and any such condition shall be void.\n(d) to provide exclusive grant back, prevention to challenges to validity of patent and coercive package licensing,", "question": "Under Section 140, what shall to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee to use any process other than the patented process, and any such condition be?", "answers": {"text": ["void"], "answer_start": [1014]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001026", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) to require the purchaser, lessee, or licensee to acquire from the vendor, lessor, or licensor, or his nominees, or to prohibit him from acquiring or to restrict in any manner or to any extent his right to acquire from any person or to prohibit him from acquiring except from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees, any article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process; or\n(b) to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using, or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee, to use an article other than the patented article or an article other than that made by the patented process, which is not supplied by the vendor, lessor or licensor or his nominee; or\n(c) to prohibit the purchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee to use any process other than the patented process, and any such condition shall be void.\n(d) to provide exclusive grant back, prevention to challenges to validity of patent and coercive package licensing,", "question": "According to clause (d) of Section 140, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["to provide exclusive grant back, prevention to challenges to validity of patent and coercive package licensing,"], "answer_start": [1024]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001027", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(2) A condition of the nature referred to in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause (c) of sub-section (1) shall not cease to be a condition falling within that sub-section merely by reason of the fact that the agreement containing it has been entered into separately, whether before or after the contract relating to the sale, lease or licence of the patented article or process.\n(3) In proceedings against any person for the infringement of a patent, it shall be a defence to prove that at the time of the infringement there was in force a contract relating to the patent and containing a condition declared unlawful by this section:\nProvided that this sub-section shall not apply if the plaintiff is not a party to the contract and proves to the satisfaction of the court that the restrictive condition was inserted in the contract without his knowledge and consent, express or implied.\n(4) Nothing in this section shall—", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 140, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["A condition of the nature referred to in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause (c) of sub-section (1) shall not cease to be a condition falling within that sub-section merely by reason of the fact that the agreement containing it has been entered into separately, whether before or after the contract relating to the sale, lease or licence of the patented article or process"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001028", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(2) A condition of the nature referred to in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause (c) of sub-section (1) shall not cease to be a condition falling within that sub-section merely by reason of the fact that the agreement containing it has been entered into separately, whether before or after the contract relating to the sale, lease or licence of the patented article or process.\n(3) In proceedings against any person for the infringement of a patent, it shall be a defence to prove that at the time of the infringement there was in force a contract relating to the patent and containing a condition declared unlawful by this section:\nProvided that this sub-section shall not apply if the plaintiff is not a party to the contract and proves to the satisfaction of the court that the restrictive condition was inserted in the contract without his knowledge and consent, express or implied.\n(4) Nothing in this section shall—", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 140 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["In proceedings against any person for the infringement of a patent, it shall be a defence to prove that at the time of the infringement there was in force a contract relating to the patent and containing a condition declared unlawful by this section:"], "answer_start": [381]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001029", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(2) A condition of the nature referred to in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause (c) of sub-section (1) shall not cease to be a condition falling within that sub-section merely by reason of the fact that the agreement containing it has been entered into separately, whether before or after the contract relating to the sale, lease or licence of the patented article or process.\n(3) In proceedings against any person for the infringement of a patent, it shall be a defence to prove that at the time of the infringement there was in force a contract relating to the patent and containing a condition declared unlawful by this section:\nProvided that this sub-section shall not apply if the plaintiff is not a party to the contract and proves to the satisfaction of the court that the restrictive condition was inserted in the contract without his knowledge and consent, express or implied.\n(4) Nothing in this section shall—", "question": "In Section 140, what is in proceedings against any person for the infringement of a patent, it to be?", "answers": {"text": ["a defence to prove that at the time of the infringement there was in force a contract relating to the patent and containing a condition declared unlawful by this section:"], "answer_start": [461]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001030", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(2) A condition of the nature referred to in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause (c) of sub-section (1) shall not cease to be a condition falling within that sub-section merely by reason of the fact that the agreement containing it has been entered into separately, whether before or after the contract relating to the sale, lease or licence of the patented article or process.\n(3) In proceedings against any person for the infringement of a patent, it shall be a defence to prove that at the time of the infringement there was in force a contract relating to the patent and containing a condition declared unlawful by this section:\nProvided that this sub-section shall not apply if the plaintiff is not a party to the contract and proves to the satisfaction of the court that the restrictive condition was inserted in the contract without his knowledge and consent, express or implied.\n(4) Nothing in this section shall—", "question": "What is stated in the proviso to Section 140?", "answers": {"text": ["Provided that this sub-section shall not apply if the plaintiff is not a party to the contract and proves to the satisfaction of the court that the restrictive condition was inserted in the contract without his knowledge and consent, express or implied"], "answer_start": [632]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001031", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(2) A condition of the nature referred to in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause (c) of sub-section (1) shall not cease to be a condition falling within that sub-section merely by reason of the fact that the agreement containing it has been entered into separately, whether before or after the contract relating to the sale, lease or licence of the patented article or process.\n(3) In proceedings against any person for the infringement of a patent, it shall be a defence to prove that at the time of the infringement there was in force a contract relating to the patent and containing a condition declared unlawful by this section:\nProvided that this sub-section shall not apply if the plaintiff is not a party to the contract and proves to the satisfaction of the court that the restrictive condition was inserted in the contract without his knowledge and consent, express or implied.\n(4) Nothing in this section shall—", "question": "What does subsection (4) of Section 140 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this section shall—"], "answer_start": [890]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001032", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) affect a condition in a contract by which a person is prohibited from selling goods other than those of a particular person;\n(b) validate a contract which, but for this section, would be invalid;\n(c) affect a condition in a contract for the lease of, or licence to use, a patented article, by which the lessor or licensor reserves to himself or his nominee the right to supply such new parts of the patented article as may be required or to put or keep it in repair.", "question": "According to clause (a) of Section 140, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["affect a condition in a contract by which a person is prohibited from selling goods other than those of a particular person"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001033", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) affect a condition in a contract by which a person is prohibited from selling goods other than those of a particular person;\n(b) validate a contract which, but for this section, would be invalid;\n(c) affect a condition in a contract for the lease of, or licence to use, a patented article, by which the lessor or licensor reserves to himself or his nominee the right to supply such new parts of the patented article as may be required or to put or keep it in repair.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 140?", "answers": {"text": ["validate a contract which, but for this section, would be invalid"], "answer_start": [133]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001034", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) affect a condition in a contract by which a person is prohibited from selling goods other than those of a particular person;\n(b) validate a contract which, but for this section, would be invalid;\n(c) affect a condition in a contract for the lease of, or licence to use, a patented article, by which the lessor or licensor reserves to himself or his nominee the right to supply such new parts of the patented article as may be required or to put or keep it in repair.", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 140 state?", "answers": {"text": ["affect a condition in a contract for the lease of, or licence to use, a patented article, by which the lessor or licensor reserves to himself or his nominee the right to supply such new parts of the patented article as may be required or to put or keep it in repair"], "answer_start": [204]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001035", "title": "Section 140: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) affect a condition in a contract by which a person is prohibited from selling goods other than those of a particular person;\n(b) validate a contract which, but for this section, would be invalid;\n(c) affect a condition in a contract for the lease of, or licence to use, a patented article, by which the lessor or licensor reserves to himself or his nominee the right to supply such new parts of the patented article as may be required or to put or keep it in repair.", "question": "In Section 140, what is affect a condition in a contract for the lease of, or licence to use, a patented article, by which the lessor or licensor reserves to himself or his nominee the right to supply such new parts of the patented article as to be?", "answers": {"text": ["required or to put or keep it in repair"], "answer_start": [430]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001036", "title": "Section 141: Determination of certain contracts", "context": "(1) Any contract for the sale or lease of a patented article or for licence to manufacture, use or work a patented article or process, or relating to any such sale, lease or licence may at any time after the patent or all the patents by which the article or process was\n(2) The provisions of this section shall be without prejudice to any right of determining a contract exercisable apart from this section.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 141, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Any contract for the sale or lease of a patented article or for licence to manufacture, use or work a patented article or process, or relating to any such sale, lease or licence may at any time after the patent or all the patents by which the article or process was"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001037", "title": "Section 141: Determination of certain contracts", "context": "(1) Any contract for the sale or lease of a patented article or for licence to manufacture, use or work a patented article or process, or relating to any such sale, lease or licence may at any time after the patent or all the patents by which the article or process was\n(2) The provisions of this section shall be without prejudice to any right of determining a contract exercisable apart from this section.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 141 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this section shall be without prejudice to any right of determining a contract exercisable apart from this section"], "answer_start": [274]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001038", "title": "Section 141: Determination of certain contracts", "context": "(1) Any contract for the sale or lease of a patented article or for licence to manufacture, use or work a patented article or process, or relating to any such sale, lease or licence may at any time after the patent or all the patents by which the article or process was\n(2) The provisions of this section shall be without prejudice to any right of determining a contract exercisable apart from this section.", "question": "In Section 141, what is the provisions of this section to be?", "answers": {"text": ["without prejudice to any right of determining a contract exercisable apart from this section"], "answer_start": [314]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001048", "title": "Section 144: Reports of Examiners to be confidential", "context": "The reports of examiners to the Controller under this Act shall not be open to public inspection or be published by the Controller; and such reports shall not be liable to production or inspection in any legal proceeding unless the court certifies that the production or inspection is desirable in the interests of justice, and ought to be allowed.", "question": "What does Section 144 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The reports of examiners to the Controller under this Act shall not be open to public inspection or be published by the Controller; and such reports shall not be liable to production or inspection in any legal proceeding unless the court certifies that the production or inspection is desirable in the interests of justice, and ought to be allowed"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001049", "title": "Section 144: Reports of Examiners to be confidential", "context": "The reports of examiners to the Controller under this Act shall not be open to public inspection or be published by the Controller; and such reports shall not be liable to production or inspection in any legal proceeding unless the court certifies that the production or inspection is desirable in the interests of justice, and ought to be allowed.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 144?", "answers": {"text": ["The reports of examiners to the Controller under this Act shall not be open to public inspection or be published by the Controller; and such reports shall not be liable to production or inspection in any legal proceeding unless the court certifies that the production or inspection is desirable in the interests of justice, and ought to be allowed"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001050", "title": "Section 145: Publication of official journal", "context": "The Controller shall publish periodically an official journal which shall contain such information as may be required to be published by or under the provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder.", "question": "What does Section 145 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller shall publish periodically an official journal which shall contain such information as may be required to be published by or under the provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001051", "title": "Section 145: Publication of official journal", "context": "The Controller shall publish periodically an official journal which shall contain such information as may be required to be published by or under the provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 145, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller shall publish periodically an official journal which shall contain such information as may be required to be published by or under the provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001052", "title": "Section 145: Publication of official journal", "context": "The Controller shall publish periodically an official journal which shall contain such information as may be required to be published by or under the provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder.", "question": "Under Section 145, what shall the controller shall publish periodically an official journal which contain?", "answers": {"text": ["such information as may be required to be published by or under the provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder"], "answer_start": [82]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001053", "title": "Section 146: Power of Controller to call for information from patentees", "context": "(1) The Controller may, at any time during the continuance of the patent, by notice in writing, require a patentee or a licensee, exclusive or otherwise, to furnish to him within two months from the date of such notice or within such further time as the Controller may allow, such information or such periodical statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been commercially worked in India as may be specified in the notice.\n(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), every patentee and every licensee (whether exclusive or otherwise) shall furnish in such manner and form and at such intervals (not being less than six months) as may be prescribed statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been worked on a commercial scale in India.\n(3) The Controller may publish the information received by him under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 146?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may, at any time during the continuance of the patent, by notice in writing, require a patentee or a licensee, exclusive or otherwise, to furnish to him within two months from the date of such notice or within such further time as the Controller may allow, such information or such periodical statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been commercially worked in India as may be specified in the notice"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001054", "title": "Section 146: Power of Controller to call for information from patentees", "context": "(1) The Controller may, at any time during the continuance of the patent, by notice in writing, require a patentee or a licensee, exclusive or otherwise, to furnish to him within two months from the date of such notice or within such further time as the Controller may allow, such information or such periodical statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been commercially worked in India as may be specified in the notice.\n(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), every patentee and every licensee (whether exclusive or otherwise) shall furnish in such manner and form and at such intervals (not being less than six months) as may be prescribed statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been worked on a commercial scale in India.\n(3) The Controller may publish the information received by him under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "According to Section 146, what shall the controller may, at any time during the continuance of the patent, by notice in writing, require a patentee or a licensee, exclusive or otherwise, to furnish to him within two months from the date of such notice or within such further time as the controller may allow, such information or such periodical statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been commercially worked in india as be?", "answers": {"text": ["specified in the notice"], "answer_start": [420]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001055", "title": "Section 146: Power of Controller to call for information from patentees", "context": "(1) The Controller may, at any time during the continuance of the patent, by notice in writing, require a patentee or a licensee, exclusive or otherwise, to furnish to him within two months from the date of such notice or within such further time as the Controller may allow, such information or such periodical statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been commercially worked in India as may be specified in the notice.\n(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), every patentee and every licensee (whether exclusive or otherwise) shall furnish in such manner and form and at such intervals (not being less than six months) as may be prescribed statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been worked on a commercial scale in India.\n(3) The Controller may publish the information received by him under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 146 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), every patentee and every licensee (whether exclusive or otherwise) shall furnish in such manner and form and at such intervals (not being less than six months) as may be prescribed statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been worked on a commercial scale in India"], "answer_start": [449]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001056", "title": "Section 146: Power of Controller to call for information from patentees", "context": "(1) The Controller may, at any time during the continuance of the patent, by notice in writing, require a patentee or a licensee, exclusive or otherwise, to furnish to him within two months from the date of such notice or within such further time as the Controller may allow, such information or such periodical statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been commercially worked in India as may be specified in the notice.\n(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), every patentee and every licensee (whether exclusive or otherwise) shall furnish in such manner and form and at such intervals (not being less than six months) as may be prescribed statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been worked on a commercial scale in India.\n(3) The Controller may publish the information received by him under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "In Section 146, what is without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), every patentee and every licensee (whether exclusive or otherwise) shall furnish in such manner and form and at such intervals (not being less than six months) as to be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been worked on a commercial scale in India"], "answer_start": [675]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001057", "title": "Section 146: Power of Controller to call for information from patentees", "context": "(1) The Controller may, at any time during the continuance of the patent, by notice in writing, require a patentee or a licensee, exclusive or otherwise, to furnish to him within two months from the date of such notice or within such further time as the Controller may allow, such information or such periodical statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been commercially worked in India as may be specified in the notice.\n(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), every patentee and every licensee (whether exclusive or otherwise) shall furnish in such manner and form and at such intervals (not being less than six months) as may be prescribed statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been worked on a commercial scale in India.\n(3) The Controller may publish the information received by him under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 146, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may publish the information received by him under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) in such manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [798]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001058", "title": "Section 146: Power of Controller to call for information from patentees", "context": "(1) The Controller may, at any time during the continuance of the patent, by notice in writing, require a patentee or a licensee, exclusive or otherwise, to furnish to him within two months from the date of such notice or within such further time as the Controller may allow, such information or such periodical statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been commercially worked in India as may be specified in the notice.\n(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), every patentee and every licensee (whether exclusive or otherwise) shall furnish in such manner and form and at such intervals (not being less than six months) as may be prescribed statements as to the extent to which the patented invention has been worked on a commercial scale in India.\n(3) The Controller may publish the information received by him under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) in such manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 146, what shall the controller may publish the information received by him under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) in such manner as be?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed"], "answer_start": [675]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001059", "title": "Section 147: Evidence of entries, documents, etc", "context": "(1) A certificate purporting to be signed by the Controller as to any entry, matter or thing which he is authorised by this Act or any rules made thereunder to make or do, shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made and of the contents thereof and of the matter or thing having been done or omitted to be done.\n(2) A copy of any entry in any register or of any document kept in the patent office or of any patent, or an extract from any such register or document, purporting to be certified by the Controller and sealed with the seal of the patent office shall be admitted in evidence in all courts, and in all proceedings, without further proof or production of the original.\n(3) The Controller or any other officer of the patent office shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a party, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of which can be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to prove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special causes.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 147?", "answers": {"text": ["A certificate purporting to be signed by the Controller as to any entry, matter or thing which he is authorised by this Act or any rules made thereunder to make or do, shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made and of the contents thereof and of the matter or thing having been done or omitted to be done"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001060", "title": "Section 147: Evidence of entries, documents, etc", "context": "(1) A certificate purporting to be signed by the Controller as to any entry, matter or thing which he is authorised by this Act or any rules made thereunder to make or do, shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made and of the contents thereof and of the matter or thing having been done or omitted to be done.\n(2) A copy of any entry in any register or of any document kept in the patent office or of any patent, or an extract from any such register or document, purporting to be certified by the Controller and sealed with the seal of the patent office shall be admitted in evidence in all courts, and in all proceedings, without further proof or production of the original.\n(3) The Controller or any other officer of the patent office shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a party, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of which can be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to prove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special causes.", "question": "According to Section 147, what shall a certificate purporting to be signed by the controller as to any entry, matter or thing which he is authorised by this act or any rules made thereunder to make or do be?", "answers": {"text": ["prima facie evidence of the entry having been made and of the contents thereof and of the matter or thing having been done or omitted to be done"], "answer_start": [181]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001061", "title": "Section 147: Evidence of entries, documents, etc", "context": "(1) A certificate purporting to be signed by the Controller as to any entry, matter or thing which he is authorised by this Act or any rules made thereunder to make or do, shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made and of the contents thereof and of the matter or thing having been done or omitted to be done.\n(2) A copy of any entry in any register or of any document kept in the patent office or of any patent, or an extract from any such register or document, purporting to be certified by the Controller and sealed with the seal of the patent office shall be admitted in evidence in all courts, and in all proceedings, without further proof or production of the original.\n(3) The Controller or any other officer of the patent office shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a party, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of which can be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to prove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special causes.", "question": "What does subsection (2) of Section 147 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["A copy of any entry in any register or of any document kept in the patent office or of any patent, or an extract from any such register or document, purporting to be certified by the Controller and sealed with the seal of the patent office shall be admitted in evidence in all courts, and in all proceedings, without further proof or production of the original"], "answer_start": [331]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001062", "title": "Section 147: Evidence of entries, documents, etc", "context": "(1) A certificate purporting to be signed by the Controller as to any entry, matter or thing which he is authorised by this Act or any rules made thereunder to make or do, shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made and of the contents thereof and of the matter or thing having been done or omitted to be done.\n(2) A copy of any entry in any register or of any document kept in the patent office or of any patent, or an extract from any such register or document, purporting to be certified by the Controller and sealed with the seal of the patent office shall be admitted in evidence in all courts, and in all proceedings, without further proof or production of the original.\n(3) The Controller or any other officer of the patent office shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a party, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of which can be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to prove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special causes.", "question": "In Section 147, what is a copy of any entry in any register or of any document kept in the patent office or of any patent, or an extract from any such register or document, purporting to be certified by the controller and sealed with the seal of the patent office to be?", "answers": {"text": ["admitted in evidence in all courts, and in all proceedings, without further proof or production of the original"], "answer_start": [580]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001063", "title": "Section 147: Evidence of entries, documents, etc", "context": "(1) A certificate purporting to be signed by the Controller as to any entry, matter or thing which he is authorised by this Act or any rules made thereunder to make or do, shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made and of the contents thereof and of the matter or thing having been done or omitted to be done.\n(2) A copy of any entry in any register or of any document kept in the patent office or of any patent, or an extract from any such register or document, purporting to be certified by the Controller and sealed with the seal of the patent office shall be admitted in evidence in all courts, and in all proceedings, without further proof or production of the original.\n(3) The Controller or any other officer of the patent office shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a party, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of which can be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to prove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special causes.", "question": "According to subsection (3) of Section 147, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller or any other officer of the patent office shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a party, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of which can be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to prove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special causes"], "answer_start": [697]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001064", "title": "Section 148: Declaration by infant, lunatic, etc", "context": "(1) If any person is, by reason of minority, lunacy or other disability, incapable of making any statement or doing anything required or permitted by or under this Act, the lawful guardian, committee or manager (if any) of the person subject to the disability, or if there be none, any person appointed by any court possessing jurisdiction in respect of his property, may make such statement or a statement as nearly corresponding thereto as circumstances permit, and do such things in the name and on behalf of the person subject to the disability.\n(2) An appointment may be made by the court for the purposes of this section upon the petition of any person acting on behalf of the person subject to the disability or of any other person interested in the making of the statement or the doing of the thing.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 148 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person is, by reason of minority, lunacy or other disability, incapable of making any statement or doing anything required or permitted by or under this Act, the lawful guardian, committee or manager (if any) of the person subject to the disability, or if there be none, any person appointed by any court possessing jurisdiction in respect of his property, may make such statement or a statement as nearly corresponding thereto as circumstances permit, and do such things in the name and on behalf of the person subject to the disability"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001065", "title": "Section 148: Declaration by infant, lunatic, etc", "context": "(1) If any person is, by reason of minority, lunacy or other disability, incapable of making any statement or doing anything required or permitted by or under this Act, the lawful guardian, committee or manager (if any) of the person subject to the disability, or if there be none, any person appointed by any court possessing jurisdiction in respect of his property, may make such statement or a statement as nearly corresponding thereto as circumstances permit, and do such things in the name and on behalf of the person subject to the disability.\n(2) An appointment may be made by the court for the purposes of this section upon the petition of any person acting on behalf of the person subject to the disability or of any other person interested in the making of the statement or the doing of the thing.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (2) of Section 148?", "answers": {"text": ["An appointment may be made by the court for the purposes of this section upon the petition of any person acting on behalf of the person subject to the disability or of any other person interested in the making of the statement or the doing of the thing"], "answer_start": [554]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001066", "title": "Section 148: Declaration by infant, lunatic, etc", "context": "(1) If any person is, by reason of minority, lunacy or other disability, incapable of making any statement or doing anything required or permitted by or under this Act, the lawful guardian, committee or manager (if any) of the person subject to the disability, or if there be none, any person appointed by any court possessing jurisdiction in respect of his property, may make such statement or a statement as nearly corresponding thereto as circumstances permit, and do such things in the name and on behalf of the person subject to the disability.\n(2) An appointment may be made by the court for the purposes of this section upon the petition of any person acting on behalf of the person subject to the disability or of any other person interested in the making of the statement or the doing of the thing.", "question": "According to Section 148, by whom may an appointment be made?", "answers": {"text": ["the court for the purposes of this section upon the petition of any person acting on behalf of the person subject to the disability or of any other person interested in the making of the statement or the doing of the thing"], "answer_start": [584]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001067", "title": "Section 149: Service of notices, etc. by post", "context": "Any notice required or authorised to be given by or under this Act, and any application or other document so authorised or required to be made or filed, may be given, made or filed by post.", "question": "What does Section 149 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Any notice required or authorised to be given by or under this Act, and any application or other document so authorised or required to be made or filed, may be given, made or filed by post"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001068", "title": "Section 149: Service of notices, etc. by post", "context": "Any notice required or authorised to be given by or under this Act, and any application or other document so authorised or required to be made or filed, may be given, made or filed by post.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 149 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Any notice required or authorised to be given by or under this Act, and any application or other document so authorised or required to be made or filed, may be given, made or filed by post"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001069", "title": "Section 149: Service of notices, etc. by post", "context": "Any notice required or authorised to be given by or under this Act, and any application or other document so authorised or required to be made or filed, may be given, made or filed by post.", "question": "In Section 149, what is any notice required or authorised to be given by or under this act, and any application or other document so authorised or required to be made or filed to be?", "answers": {"text": ["given, made or filed by post"], "answer_start": [160]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001070", "title": "Section 150: Security for costs", "context": "If any party by whom notice of any opposition is given under this Act or by whom application is made to the Controller for the grant of a licence under a patent neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Controller may require him to give security for the costs of the proceedings, and in default of such security being given may treat the opposition or application as abandoned.", "question": "What does Section 150 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["If any party by whom notice of any opposition is given under this Act or by whom application is made to the Controller for the grant of a licence under a patent neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Controller may require him to give security for the costs of the proceedings, and in default of such security being given may treat the opposition or application as abandoned"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001071", "title": "Section 150: Security for costs", "context": "If any party by whom notice of any opposition is given under this Act or by whom application is made to the Controller for the grant of a licence under a patent neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Controller may require him to give security for the costs of the proceedings, and in default of such security being given may treat the opposition or application as abandoned.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 150, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["If any party by whom notice of any opposition is given under this Act or by whom application is made to the Controller for the grant of a licence under a patent neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Controller may require him to give security for the costs of the proceedings, and in default of such security being given may treat the opposition or application as abandoned"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001072", "title": "Section 151: Transmission of orders of courts to Controller", "context": "(1) Every order of 1the High Court on a petition for revocation, including orders granting certificates of validity of any claim, shall be transmitted by 1the High Court to the Controller who shall cause an entry thereof and reference thereto to be made in the register.\n(2) Where in any suit for infringement of a patent or in any suit under section 106 the validity of any claim or a specification is contested and that claim is found by the court to be valid or not valid, as the case may be, the court shall transmit a copy of its judgment and decree to the Controller who shall on receipt thereof cause an entry in relation to such proceeding to be made in the prescribed manner in a supplemental record.\n(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall also apply to the court to which appeals are preferred against decisions of 3the courts referred to in those sub-sections.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 151 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Every order of 1the High Court on a petition for revocation, including orders granting certificates of validity of any claim, shall be transmitted by 1the High Court to the Controller who shall cause an entry thereof and reference thereto to be made in the register"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001073", "title": "Section 151: Transmission of orders of courts to Controller", "context": "(1) Every order of 1the High Court on a petition for revocation, including orders granting certificates of validity of any claim, shall be transmitted by 1the High Court to the Controller who shall cause an entry thereof and reference thereto to be made in the register.\n(2) Where in any suit for infringement of a patent or in any suit under section 106 the validity of any claim or a specification is contested and that claim is found by the court to be valid or not valid, as the case may be, the court shall transmit a copy of its judgment and decree to the Controller who shall on receipt thereof cause an entry in relation to such proceeding to be made in the prescribed manner in a supplemental record.\n(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall also apply to the court to which appeals are preferred against decisions of 3the courts referred to in those sub-sections.", "question": "In Section 151, what is every order of 1the high court on a petition for revocation, including orders granting certificates of validity of any claim to be?", "answers": {"text": ["transmitted by 1the High Court to the Controller who shall cause an entry thereof and reference thereto to be made in the register"], "answer_start": [139]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001074", "title": "Section 151: Transmission of orders of courts to Controller", "context": "(1) Every order of 1the High Court on a petition for revocation, including orders granting certificates of validity of any claim, shall be transmitted by 1the High Court to the Controller who shall cause an entry thereof and reference thereto to be made in the register.\n(2) Where in any suit for infringement of a patent or in any suit under section 106 the validity of any claim or a specification is contested and that claim is found by the court to be valid or not valid, as the case may be, the court shall transmit a copy of its judgment and decree to the Controller who shall on receipt thereof cause an entry in relation to such proceeding to be made in the prescribed manner in a supplemental record.\n(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall also apply to the court to which appeals are preferred against decisions of 3the courts referred to in those sub-sections.", "question": "According to subsection (2) of Section 151, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Where in any suit for infringement of a patent or in any suit under section 106 the validity of any claim or a specification is contested and that claim is found by the court to be valid or not valid, as the case may be, the court shall transmit a copy of its judgment and decree to the Controller who shall on receipt thereof cause an entry in relation to such proceeding to be made in the prescribed manner in a supplemental record"], "answer_start": [275]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001075", "title": "Section 151: Transmission of orders of courts to Controller", "context": "(1) Every order of 1the High Court on a petition for revocation, including orders granting certificates of validity of any claim, shall be transmitted by 1the High Court to the Controller who shall cause an entry thereof and reference thereto to be made in the register.\n(2) Where in any suit for infringement of a patent or in any suit under section 106 the validity of any claim or a specification is contested and that claim is found by the court to be valid or not valid, as the case may be, the court shall transmit a copy of its judgment and decree to the Controller who shall on receipt thereof cause an entry in relation to such proceeding to be made in the prescribed manner in a supplemental record.\n(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall also apply to the court to which appeals are preferred against decisions of 3the courts referred to in those sub-sections.", "question": "What does subsection (3) of Section 151 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall also apply to the court to which appeals are preferred against decisions of 3the courts referred to in those sub-sections"], "answer_start": [714]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001076", "title": "Section 153: Information relating to Patents", "context": "A person making a request to the Controller in the prescribed manner for information relating to any such matters as may be prescribed as respects any patent specified in the request or as respects any application for a patent so specified shall be entitled, subject to the payment of the prescribed fee, to have information supplied to him accordingly.", "question": "What does Section 153 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["A person making a request to the Controller in the prescribed manner for information relating to any such matters as may be prescribed as respects any patent specified in the request or as respects any application for a patent so specified shall be entitled, subject to the payment of the prescribed fee, to have information supplied to him accordingly"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001077", "title": "Section 153: Information relating to Patents", "context": "A person making a request to the Controller in the prescribed manner for information relating to any such matters as may be prescribed as respects any patent specified in the request or as respects any application for a patent so specified shall be entitled, subject to the payment of the prescribed fee, to have information supplied to him accordingly.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 153?", "answers": {"text": ["A person making a request to the Controller in the prescribed manner for information relating to any such matters as may be prescribed as respects any patent specified in the request or as respects any application for a patent so specified shall be entitled, subject to the payment of the prescribed fee, to have information supplied to him accordingly"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001078", "title": "Section 153: Information relating to Patents", "context": "A person making a request to the Controller in the prescribed manner for information relating to any such matters as may be prescribed as respects any patent specified in the request or as respects any application for a patent so specified shall be entitled, subject to the payment of the prescribed fee, to have information supplied to him accordingly.", "question": "According to Section 153, what shall a person making a request to the controller in the prescribed manner for information relating to any such matters as may be prescribed as respects any patent specified in the request or as respects any application for a patent so specified be?", "answers": {"text": ["entitled, subject to the payment of the prescribed fee, to have information supplied to him accordingly"], "answer_start": [249]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001081", "title": "Section 155: Reports of Controller to be placed before Parliament", "context": "The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution of this Act by or under the Controller.", "question": "What does Section 155 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution of this Act by or under the Controller"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001082", "title": "Section 155: Reports of Controller to be placed before Parliament", "context": "The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution of this Act by or under the Controller.", "question": "What is stated in subsection (1) of Section 155?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution of this Act by or under the Controller"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001083", "title": "Section 156: Patent to bind Government", "context": "Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, a patent shall have to all intents the like effect as against Government as it has against any person.", "question": "What does Section 156 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, a patent shall have to all intents the like effect as against Government as it has against any person"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001084", "title": "Section 156: Patent to bind Government", "context": "Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, a patent shall have to all intents the like effect as against Government as it has against any person.", "question": "According to subsection (1) of Section 156, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, a patent shall have to all intents the like effect as against Government as it has against any person"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001085", "title": "Section 157: Right of Government to sell or use forfeited articles", "context": "Nothing in this Act shall affect the power of the Government or of any person deriving title directly or indirectly from the Government to sell or use any articles forfeited under any law for the time being in force.", "question": "What does Section 157 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this Act shall affect the power of the Government or of any person deriving title directly or indirectly from the Government to sell or use any articles forfeited under any law for the time being in force"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001086", "title": "Section 157: Right of Government to sell or use forfeited articles", "context": "Nothing in this Act shall affect the power of the Government or of any person deriving title directly or indirectly from the Government to sell or use any articles forfeited under any law for the time being in force.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 157 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this Act shall affect the power of the Government or of any person deriving title directly or indirectly from the Government to sell or use any articles forfeited under any law for the time being in force"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001095", "title": "Section 158: Power of High Courts to make rules", "context": "The High Court may make rules consistent with this Act as to the conduct and procedure in respect of all proceedings before it under this Act.", "question": "What does Section 158 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The High Court may make rules consistent with this Act as to the conduct and procedure in respect of all proceedings before it under this Act"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "pat_v2_001096", "title": "Section 158: Power of High Courts to make rules", "context": "The High Court may make rules consistent with this Act as to the conduct and procedure in respect of all proceedings before it under this Act.", "question": "What does subsection (1) of Section 158 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The High Court may make rules consistent with this Act as to the conduct and procedure in respect of all proceedings before it under this Act"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000001", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Trade Marks Act, 1999.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall co me into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the comin g into force of that provision.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 1 state?", "answers": {"text": ["This Act may be called the Trade Marks Act, 1999."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000002", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Trade Marks Act, 1999.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall co me into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the comin g into force of that provision.", "question": "Under Section 1 (Short title, extent and commencement), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["This Act may be called the Trade Marks Act, 1999."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000003", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Trade Marks Act, 1999.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall co me into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the comin g into force of that provision.", "question": "Under Section 1 (Short title, extent and commencement), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["It extends to the whole of India."], "answer_start": [58]}}
{"id": "tm_000004", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Trade Marks Act, 1999.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall co me into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the comin g into force of that provision.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 1?", "answers": {"text": ["It extends to the whole of India."], "answer_start": [58]}}
{"id": "tm_000005", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Trade Marks Act, 1999.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall co me into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the comin g into force of that provision.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 1?", "answers": {"text": ["It shall co me into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint"], "answer_start": [96]}}
{"id": "tm_000006", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Trade Marks Act, 1999.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall co me into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the comin g into force of that provision.", "question": "In Section 1, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["It shall co me into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint"], "answer_start": [96]}}
{"id": "tm_000007", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;\n(c) “associated trade marks” means trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;\n(e) “certification trade mark” means a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services not so certified and registrable as such under Chapter IX in respect of those goods or services in the name, as proprietor of the certificat ion trade mark, of that person;\n(g) “collective mark” means a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;\n(h) “deceptively similar”.—A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;", "question": "What does \"assignment\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;"], "answer_start": [80]}}
{"id": "tm_000008", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;\n(c) “associated trade marks” means trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;\n(e) “certification trade mark” means a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services not so certified and registrable as such under Chapter IX in respect of those goods or services in the name, as proprietor of the certificat ion trade mark, of that person;\n(g) “collective mark” means a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;\n(h) “deceptively similar”.—A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;", "question": "How is \"assignment\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;"], "answer_start": [80]}}
{"id": "tm_000009", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;\n(c) “associated trade marks” means trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;\n(e) “certification trade mark” means a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services not so certified and registrable as such under Chapter IX in respect of those goods or services in the name, as proprietor of the certificat ion trade mark, of that person;\n(g) “collective mark” means a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;\n(h) “deceptively similar”.—A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;", "question": "What does \"associated trade marks\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;"], "answer_start": [173]}}
{"id": "tm_000010", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;\n(c) “associated trade marks” means trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;\n(e) “certification trade mark” means a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services not so certified and registrable as such under Chapter IX in respect of those goods or services in the name, as proprietor of the certificat ion trade mark, of that person;\n(g) “collective mark” means a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;\n(h) “deceptively similar”.—A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;", "question": "How is \"associated trade marks\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;"], "answer_start": [173]}}
{"id": "tm_000011", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;\n(c) “associated trade marks” means trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;\n(e) “certification trade mark” means a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services not so certified and registrable as such under Chapter IX in respect of those goods or services in the name, as proprietor of the certificat ion trade mark, of that person;\n(g) “collective mark” means a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;\n(h) “deceptively similar”.—A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;", "question": "What does \"certification trade mark\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services"], "answer_start": [308]}}
{"id": "tm_000012", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;\n(c) “associated trade marks” means trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;\n(e) “certification trade mark” means a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services not so certified and registrable as such under Chapter IX in respect of those goods or services in the name, as proprietor of the certificat ion trade mark, of that person;\n(g) “collective mark” means a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;\n(h) “deceptively similar”.—A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;", "question": "How is \"certification trade mark\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services"], "answer_start": [308]}}
{"id": "tm_000013", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;\n(c) “associated trade marks” means trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;\n(e) “certification trade mark” means a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services not so certified and registrable as such under Chapter IX in respect of those goods or services in the name, as proprietor of the certificat ion trade mark, of that person;\n(g) “collective mark” means a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;\n(h) “deceptively similar”.—A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;", "question": "What does \"collective mark\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;"], "answer_start": [829]}}
{"id": "tm_000014", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;\n(c) “associated trade marks” means trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;\n(e) “certification trade mark” means a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services not so certified and registrable as such under Chapter IX in respect of those goods or services in the name, as proprietor of the certificat ion trade mark, of that person;\n(g) “collective mark” means a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;\n(h) “deceptively similar”.—A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;", "question": "How is \"collective mark\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;"], "answer_start": [829]}}
{"id": "tm_000015", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;\n(c) “associated trade marks” means trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;\n(e) “certification trade mark” means a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services not so certified and registrable as such under Chapter IX in respect of those goods or services in the name, as proprietor of the certificat ion trade mark, of that person;\n(g) “collective mark” means a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;\n(h) “deceptively similar”.—A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;", "question": "What does clause (h) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;"], "answer_start": [1097]}}
{"id": "tm_000016", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;\n(c) “associated trade marks” means trade marks deemed to be, or required to be, registered as associated trade marks under this Act;\n(e) “certification trade mark” means a mark capable of distinguishing the goods or s ervices in connection with which it is used in the course of trade which are certified by the proprietor of the mark in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture of goods or performance of services, quality, accuracy or other characteristics from goods or services not so certified and registrable as such under Chapter IX in respect of those goods or services in the name, as proprietor of the certificat ion trade mark, of that person;\n(g) “collective mark” means a trade mark distingui shing the goods or services of members of an association of persons (not being a partnership within the meaning of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932) which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others;\n(h) “deceptively similar”.—A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (h)?", "answers": {"text": ["A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion;"], "answer_start": [1097]}}
{"id": "tm_000017", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(i) “false trade description” means— (I) a trade description which is untrue or misleading in a material respect as regards the goods or services to which it is applied; or (II) any alteration of a trade description as regards the goods or services to which it is applied, whether by way of addition, effacement or otherwise, where that alteration makes the de scription untrue or misleading in a material respect; or Part II, sec. 3(ii). (III) any trade description which denotes or implies that there are contained, as regards the goods to which it is applied, more yards or metres than there are contained therein standa rd yards or standard metres; or (IV) any marks or arrangement or combination thereof when applied—\n(a) to goods in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the goods are the manufacture or merchandise of some person other than the person whose mercha ndise or manufacture they really are;\n(b) in relation to services in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the services are provided or rendered by so me person other than the person whose services they really are; or (V) any false n ame or initials of a person applied to goods or services in such manner as if such name or initials were a trade description in any case where the name or initials—", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["“false trade description” means— (I) a trade description which is untrue or misleading in a material respect as regards the goods or services to which it is applied"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "tm_000018", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(i) “false trade description” means— (I) a trade description which is untrue or misleading in a material respect as regards the goods or services to which it is applied; or (II) any alteration of a trade description as regards the goods or services to which it is applied, whether by way of addition, effacement or otherwise, where that alteration makes the de scription untrue or misleading in a material respect; or Part II, sec. 3(ii). (III) any trade description which denotes or implies that there are contained, as regards the goods to which it is applied, more yards or metres than there are contained therein standa rd yards or standard metres; or (IV) any marks or arrangement or combination thereof when applied—\n(a) to goods in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the goods are the manufacture or merchandise of some person other than the person whose mercha ndise or manufacture they really are;\n(b) in relation to services in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the services are provided or rendered by so me person other than the person whose services they really are; or (V) any false n ame or initials of a person applied to goods or services in such manner as if such name or initials were a trade description in any case where the name or initials—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“false trade description” means— (I) a trade description which is untrue or misleading in a material respect as regards the goods or services to which it is applied"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "tm_000019", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(i) “false trade description” means— (I) a trade description which is untrue or misleading in a material respect as regards the goods or services to which it is applied; or (II) any alteration of a trade description as regards the goods or services to which it is applied, whether by way of addition, effacement or otherwise, where that alteration makes the de scription untrue or misleading in a material respect; or Part II, sec. 3(ii). (III) any trade description which denotes or implies that there are contained, as regards the goods to which it is applied, more yards or metres than there are contained therein standa rd yards or standard metres; or (IV) any marks or arrangement or combination thereof when applied—\n(a) to goods in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the goods are the manufacture or merchandise of some person other than the person whose mercha ndise or manufacture they really are;\n(b) in relation to services in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the services are provided or rendered by so me person other than the person whose services they really are; or (V) any false n ame or initials of a person applied to goods or services in such manner as if such name or initials were a trade description in any case where the name or initials—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["to goods in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the goods are the manufacture or merchandise of some person other than the person whose mercha ndise or manufacture they really are;"], "answer_start": [784]}}
{"id": "tm_000020", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(i) “false trade description” means— (I) a trade description which is untrue or misleading in a material respect as regards the goods or services to which it is applied; or (II) any alteration of a trade description as regards the goods or services to which it is applied, whether by way of addition, effacement or otherwise, where that alteration makes the de scription untrue or misleading in a material respect; or Part II, sec. 3(ii). (III) any trade description which denotes or implies that there are contained, as regards the goods to which it is applied, more yards or metres than there are contained therein standa rd yards or standard metres; or (IV) any marks or arrangement or combination thereof when applied—\n(a) to goods in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the goods are the manufacture or merchandise of some person other than the person whose mercha ndise or manufacture they really are;\n(b) in relation to services in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the services are provided or rendered by so me person other than the person whose services they really are; or (V) any false n ame or initials of a person applied to goods or services in such manner as if such name or initials were a trade description in any case where the name or initials—", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["to goods in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the goods are the manufacture or merchandise of some person other than the person whose mercha ndise or manufacture they really are;"], "answer_start": [784]}}
{"id": "tm_000021", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(i) “false trade description” means— (I) a trade description which is untrue or misleading in a material respect as regards the goods or services to which it is applied; or (II) any alteration of a trade description as regards the goods or services to which it is applied, whether by way of addition, effacement or otherwise, where that alteration makes the de scription untrue or misleading in a material respect; or Part II, sec. 3(ii). (III) any trade description which denotes or implies that there are contained, as regards the goods to which it is applied, more yards or metres than there are contained therein standa rd yards or standard metres; or (IV) any marks or arrangement or combination thereof when applied—\n(a) to goods in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the goods are the manufacture or merchandise of some person other than the person whose mercha ndise or manufacture they really are;\n(b) in relation to services in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the services are provided or rendered by so me person other than the person whose services they really are; or (V) any false n ame or initials of a person applied to goods or services in such manner as if such name or initials were a trade description in any case where the name or initials—", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to services in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the services are provided or rendered by so me person other than the person whose services they really are"], "answer_start": [995]}}
{"id": "tm_000022", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(i) “false trade description” means— (I) a trade description which is untrue or misleading in a material respect as regards the goods or services to which it is applied; or (II) any alteration of a trade description as regards the goods or services to which it is applied, whether by way of addition, effacement or otherwise, where that alteration makes the de scription untrue or misleading in a material respect; or Part II, sec. 3(ii). (III) any trade description which denotes or implies that there are contained, as regards the goods to which it is applied, more yards or metres than there are contained therein standa rd yards or standard metres; or (IV) any marks or arrangement or combination thereof when applied—\n(a) to goods in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the goods are the manufacture or merchandise of some person other than the person whose mercha ndise or manufacture they really are;\n(b) in relation to services in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the services are provided or rendered by so me person other than the person whose services they really are; or (V) any false n ame or initials of a person applied to goods or services in such manner as if such name or initials were a trade description in any case where the name or initials—", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to services in such a manner as to be likely to lead persons to believe that the services are provided or rendered by so me person other than the person whose services they really are"], "answer_start": [995]}}
{"id": "tm_000023", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "tm_000024", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "tm_000025", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials"], "answer_start": [121]}}
{"id": "tm_000026", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials"], "answer_start": [121]}}
{"id": "tm_000027", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the"], "answer_start": [364]}}
{"id": "tm_000028", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the"], "answer_start": [364]}}
{"id": "tm_000029", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does \"goods\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;"], "answer_start": [719]}}
{"id": "tm_000030", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "How is \"goods\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;"], "answer_start": [719]}}
{"id": "tm_000031", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does clause (l) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["“limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;"], "answer_start": [778]}}
{"id": "tm_000032", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (l)?", "answers": {"text": ["“limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;"], "answer_start": [778]}}
{"id": "tm_000033", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does \"mark\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;"], "answer_start": [1072]}}
{"id": "tm_000034", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "How is \"mark\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;"], "answer_start": [1072]}}
{"id": "tm_000035", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does \"name\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["any abbreviation of a name;"], "answer_start": [1253]}}
{"id": "tm_000036", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "How is \"name\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["any abbreviation of a name;"], "answer_start": [1253]}}
{"id": "tm_000037", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does \"notify\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;"], "answer_start": [1300]}}
{"id": "tm_000038", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) is or are not a trade mark or part of a trade mark; and\n(b) is or are identical with or deceptively similar to the name or initials of a person carrying on business in connection with goods or services of the same description or both and who has not authorised the use of such name or initials; and\n(c) is or are either the name or initials of a fictitious person or some person not bona fide carrying on business in connection with such goods or services, and the fact that a trade description is a trade mark or part of a trade mark shall not prevent such trade description being a false trade description within the meaning of this Act;\n(j) “goods” means anything which is the subject of trade or manufacture;\n(l) “limitations” (with its grammatical variations) means any limitation of the exclusive right to the use of a trade mark give n by the registration of a person as proprietor thereof, including limitations of that right as to mode or area of use within India or outside India;\n(m) “mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any combination thereof;\n(o) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(p) “notify” means to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "How is \"notify\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["to notify in the Trade Mark Journal published by the Registrar;"], "answer_start": [1300]}}
{"id": "tm_000039", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What does \"package\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;"], "answer_start": [80]}}
{"id": "tm_000040", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "How is \"package\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;"], "answer_start": [80]}}
{"id": "tm_000041", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (r)?", "answers": {"text": ["“permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—"], "answer_start": [245]}}
{"id": "tm_000042", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (r) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—"], "answer_start": [245]}}
{"id": "tm_000043", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—"], "answer_start": [335]}}
{"id": "tm_000044", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (i) say?", "answers": {"text": ["by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—"], "answer_start": [335]}}
{"id": "tm_000045", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["with which he is connected in the course of trade"], "answer_start": [412]}}
{"id": "tm_000046", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["with which he is connected in the course of trade"], "answer_start": [412]}}
{"id": "tm_000047", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being"], "answer_start": [471]}}
{"id": "tm_000048", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being"], "answer_start": [471]}}
{"id": "tm_000049", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["for which he is registered as registered user"], "answer_start": [553]}}
{"id": "tm_000050", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["for which he is registered as registered user"], "answer_start": [553]}}
{"id": "tm_000051", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (d) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject"], "answer_start": [608]}}
{"id": "tm_000052", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject"], "answer_start": [608]}}
{"id": "tm_000053", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—"], "answer_start": [723]}}
{"id": "tm_000054", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—"], "answer_start": [723]}}
{"id": "tm_000055", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["with which he is connected in the course of trade"], "answer_start": [412]}}
{"id": "tm_000056", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["with which he is connected in the course of trade"], "answer_start": [412]}}
{"id": "tm_000057", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being"], "answer_start": [471]}}
{"id": "tm_000058", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being"], "answer_start": [471]}}
{"id": "tm_000059", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement"], "answer_start": [972]}}
{"id": "tm_000060", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement"], "answer_start": [972]}}
{"id": "tm_000061", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;"], "answer_start": [1045]}}
{"id": "tm_000062", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;"], "answer_start": [1045]}}
{"id": "tm_000063", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What does clause (s) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["“prescribed” means,—"], "answer_start": [1189]}}
{"id": "tm_000064", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (s)?", "answers": {"text": ["“prescribed” means,—"], "answer_start": [1189]}}
{"id": "tm_000065", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court"], "answer_start": [1214]}}
{"id": "tm_000066", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court"], "answer_start": [1214]}}
{"id": "tm_000067", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;"], "answer_start": [1315]}}
{"id": "tm_000068", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(q) “package” includes any case, bo x, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle, wrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(r) “permitted use”, in relation to a registered trade mark, means the use of trade mark—\n(i) by a registered user of the trade mark in relation to goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) for which he is registered as registered user; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which the registration of registered user is subject; or\n(ii) by a person other than the registered proprietor and registered user in relation t o goods or services—\n(a) with which he is connected in the course of trade; and\n(b) in respect of which the trade mark remains registered for the time being; and\n(c) by consent of such registered proprietor in a written agreement; and\n(d) which complies with any conditions or limitations to which such user is subject and to which the registration of the trade mark is subject;\n(s) “prescribed” means,—\n(i) in relation to proceedings before a High Court, prescribed by rules made by the High Court; and\n(ii) in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["in other cases, prescribed by rules made under this Act;"], "answer_start": [1315]}}
{"id": "tm_000069", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "What does \"register\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;"], "answer_start": [78]}}
{"id": "tm_000070", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "How is \"register\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;"], "answer_start": [78]}}
{"id": "tm_000071", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "What does clause (u) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;"], "answer_start": [155]}}
{"id": "tm_000072", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (u)?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;"], "answer_start": [155]}}
{"id": "tm_000073", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (v)?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;"], "answer_start": [239]}}
{"id": "tm_000074", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (v) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;"], "answer_start": [239]}}
{"id": "tm_000075", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "What does \"registered trade mark\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;"], "answer_start": [421]}}
{"id": "tm_000076", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "How is \"registered trade mark\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;"], "answer_start": [421]}}
{"id": "tm_000077", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "What does \"registered user\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;"], "answer_start": [520]}}
{"id": "tm_000078", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "How is \"registered user\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;"], "answer_start": [520]}}
{"id": "tm_000079", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "What does \"Registrar\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;"], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000080", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "How is \"Registrar\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;"], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000081", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "What does \"Service\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing,"], "answer_start": [690]}}
{"id": "tm_000082", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "How is \"Service\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing,"], "answer_start": [690]}}
{"id": "tm_000083", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "What does \"trade description\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—"], "answer_start": [1195]}}
{"id": "tm_000084", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "How is \"trade description\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—"], "answer_start": [1195]}}
{"id": "tm_000085", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (i) say?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods"], "answer_start": [1268]}}
{"id": "tm_000086", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(t) “register” means the Register of Trade Marks referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(u) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(v) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a trade mark, means the person fo r the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the trade mark;\n(w) “registered trade mark” means a trade mark which is actually on the register and remaining in force;\n(x) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being regis tered as such under section 49;\n(y) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in section 3;\n(z) “Service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the provision of services in connection with business of any industrial or commercial matters such as banking, communication, education, financing, insurance, chit funds, real estate, transport, storage, material treatment, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, boarding, lodging, entertainment, amusement, construction, repair, conveying of news or information and advertising;\n(za) “trade description” means any description, statement or other indication, direct or indirect,—\n(i) as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods; or", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight of any goods"], "answer_start": [1268]}}
{"id": "tm_000087", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade"], "answer_start": [62]}}
{"id": "tm_000088", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (ii)?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade"], "answer_start": [62]}}
{"id": "tm_000089", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (iii)?", "answers": {"text": ["as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954)"], "answer_start": [198]}}
{"id": "tm_000090", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iii) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954)"], "answer_start": [198]}}
{"id": "tm_000091", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iv) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [445]}}
{"id": "tm_000092", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (iv) say?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [445]}}
{"id": "tm_000093", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (v) say?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided"], "answer_start": [584]}}
{"id": "tm_000094", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "What does clause (v) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided"], "answer_start": [584]}}
{"id": "tm_000095", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "What does clause (vi) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services"], "answer_start": [795]}}
{"id": "tm_000096", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (vi)?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services"], "answer_start": [795]}}
{"id": "tm_000097", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (vii)?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the material of which any goods are composed"], "answer_start": [880]}}
{"id": "tm_000098", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (vii) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["as to the material of which any goods are composed"], "answer_start": [880]}}
{"id": "tm_000099", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;"], "answer_start": [1041]}}
{"id": "tm_000100", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;"], "answer_start": [1041]}}
{"id": "tm_000101", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;"], "answer_start": [1198]}}
{"id": "tm_000102", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;"], "answer_start": [1198]}}
{"id": "tm_000103", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;"], "answer_start": [1292]}}
{"id": "tm_000104", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(ii) as to the standard of quality of any goods or services according to a classification commonly used or recognised in the trade; or\n(iii) as to fitness for the purpose, strength, performance or behaviour of any goods, being “drug” as defined in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), or “food” as defined in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954); or\n(iv) as to the place or country in which or the time at which any goods or services were made, produced or provided, as the case may be; or\n(v) as to the name and address or other indication of the identity of the manufacturer or of the person providing the services or of the person for whom the goods are manufactur ed or services are provided; or\n(vi) as to the mode of manufacture or producing any goods or providing services; or\n(vii) as to the material of which any goods are composed; or (viii) as to any goods being the subject of an existing patent, privilege or copyright, and includes—\n(a) any description as to the use of a ny mark which according to the custom of the trade is commonly taken to be an indication of any of the above matters;\n(b) the description as to any imported goods contained in any bill of entry or shipping bill;\n(c) any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["any other description which is likely to be misunderstood or mistaken for all or any of the said matters;"], "answer_start": [1292]}}
{"id": "tm_000105", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zb) “trade mark” means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours; and—\n(i) in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use the mark; and\n(ii) in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of permitted user, to use the mark whether with or wi thout any indication of the identity of that person, and includes a certification trade mark or collective mark;\n(zc) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;\n(zd) “Technical Member” means a Member who is not a Judicial Member;", "question": "What does \"trade mark\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours"], "answer_start": [81]}}
{"id": "tm_000106", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zb) “trade mark” means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours; and—\n(i) in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use the mark; and\n(ii) in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of permitted user, to use the mark whether with or wi thout any indication of the identity of that person, and includes a certification trade mark or collective mark;\n(zc) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;\n(zd) “Technical Member” means a Member who is not a Judicial Member;", "question": "How is \"trade mark\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours"], "answer_start": [81]}}
{"id": "tm_000107", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zb) “trade mark” means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours; and—\n(i) in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use the mark; and\n(ii) in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of permitted user, to use the mark whether with or wi thout any indication of the identity of that person, and includes a certification trade mark or collective mark;\n(zc) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;\n(zd) “Technical Member” means a Member who is not a Judicial Member;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use"], "answer_start": [310]}}
{"id": "tm_000108", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zb) “trade mark” means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours; and—\n(i) in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use the mark; and\n(ii) in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of permitted user, to use the mark whether with or wi thout any indication of the identity of that person, and includes a certification trade mark or collective mark;\n(zc) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;\n(zd) “Technical Member” means a Member who is not a Judicial Member;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (i) say?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use"], "answer_start": [310]}}
{"id": "tm_000109", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zb) “trade mark” means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours; and—\n(i) in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use the mark; and\n(ii) in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of permitted user, to use the mark whether with or wi thout any indication of the identity of that person, and includes a certification trade mark or collective mark;\n(zc) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;\n(zd) “Technical Member” means a Member who is not a Judicial Member;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of"], "answer_start": [646]}}
{"id": "tm_000110", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zb) “trade mark” means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours; and—\n(i) in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use the mark; and\n(ii) in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of permitted user, to use the mark whether with or wi thout any indication of the identity of that person, and includes a certification trade mark or collective mark;\n(zc) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;\n(zd) “Technical Member” means a Member who is not a Judicial Member;", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of"], "answer_start": [646]}}
{"id": "tm_000111", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zb) “trade mark” means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours; and—\n(i) in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use the mark; and\n(ii) in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of permitted user, to use the mark whether with or wi thout any indication of the identity of that person, and includes a certification trade mark or collective mark;\n(zc) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;\n(zd) “Technical Member” means a Member who is not a Judicial Member;", "question": "What does \"transmission\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;"], "answer_start": [1155]}}
{"id": "tm_000112", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zb) “trade mark” means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours; and—\n(i) in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use the mark; and\n(ii) in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of permitted user, to use the mark whether with or wi thout any indication of the identity of that person, and includes a certification trade mark or collective mark;\n(zc) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;\n(zd) “Technical Member” means a Member who is not a Judicial Member;", "question": "How is \"transmission\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;"], "answer_start": [1155]}}
{"id": "tm_000113", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zb) “trade mark” means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours; and—\n(i) in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use the mark; and\n(ii) in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of permitted user, to use the mark whether with or wi thout any indication of the identity of that person, and includes a certification trade mark or collective mark;\n(zc) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;\n(zd) “Technical Member” means a Member who is not a Judicial Member;", "question": "What does \"Technical Member\" mean under Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a Member who is not a Judicial Member;"], "answer_start": [1336]}}
{"id": "tm_000114", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zb) “trade mark” means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours; and—\n(i) in relation to Chapter XII (other than section 107), a registered trade mark or a mark used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right as proprietor to use the mark; and\n(ii) in relation to other provisions of this Act, a mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services, as the case may be, and some person having the right, either as proprietor or by way of permitted user, to use the mark whether with or wi thout any indication of the identity of that person, and includes a certification trade mark or collective mark;\n(zc) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representative of a deceased person and any other mode of transfer, not being assignment;\n(zd) “Technical Member” means a Member who is not a Judicial Member;", "question": "How is \"Technical Member\" defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a Member who is not a Judicial Member;"], "answer_start": [1336]}}
{"id": "tm_000115", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (zg) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course"], "answer_start": [62]}}
{"id": "tm_000116", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (zg) say?", "answers": {"text": ["“well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course"], "answer_start": [62]}}
{"id": "tm_000117", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;"], "answer_start": [605]}}
{"id": "tm_000118", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;"], "answer_start": [605]}}
{"id": "tm_000119", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;"], "answer_start": [701]}}
{"id": "tm_000120", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;"], "answer_start": [701]}}
{"id": "tm_000121", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["to the use of a mark,—"], "answer_start": [828]}}
{"id": "tm_000122", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["to the use of a mark,—"], "answer_start": [828]}}
{"id": "tm_000123", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;"], "answer_start": [855]}}
{"id": "tm_000124", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (i) say?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;"], "answer_start": [855]}}
{"id": "tm_000125", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;"], "answer_start": [1016]}}
{"id": "tm_000126", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;"], "answer_start": [1016]}}
{"id": "tm_000127", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 2 state?", "answers": {"text": ["to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;"], "answer_start": [1200]}}
{"id": "tm_000128", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(zg) “well known trade mark”, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the p ublic which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services. (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to “trade mark” shall include reference to “collective mark” or “certification trade mark”;\n(b) to th e use of a mark shall be construed as a reference to the use of printed or other vis ual representation of the mark;\n(c) to the use of a mark,—\n(i) in relation to goods, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark upon, or in any physical or in any other relation whatsoever, to such goods;\n(ii) in relation to services, shall be construed as a reference to the use of the mark as or as part of any statement about the availability, provision or performance of such services;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (d)?", "answers": {"text": ["to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the functions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;"], "answer_start": [1200]}}
{"id": "tm_000129", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(e) to the Trade Marks Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any offi ce of the Trade Marks Registry. (3) For the purposes of this Act, goods and services are associated with each other if it is likely that those goods might be sold or otherwise traded in and those services might be provided by the same business and so with descriptions of goods and descriptions of services. (4) For the purposes of this Act, “existing registered trade mark” means a trade mark registered under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) immediately before the commencement of this Act.", "question": "Under Section 2 (Definitions and interpretation), what is provided in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["to the Trade Marks Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any offi ce of the Trade Marks Registry."], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "tm_000130", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(e) to the Trade Marks Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any offi ce of the Trade Marks Registry. (3) For the purposes of this Act, goods and services are associated with each other if it is likely that those goods might be sold or otherwise traded in and those services might be provided by the same business and so with descriptions of goods and descriptions of services. (4) For the purposes of this Act, “existing registered trade mark” means a trade mark registered under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) immediately before the commencement of this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (e) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["to the Trade Marks Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any offi ce of the Trade Marks Registry."], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "tm_000131", "title": "Section 3: Appointment o f Registrar and other officers", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a perso n to be known as the Controller -General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, who shall be the Registrar of Trade Marks for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) The Central Government may appoint such other officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the Registrar under this Act as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 3 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a perso n to be known as the Controller -General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, who shall be the Registrar of Trade Marks for the purposes of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000132", "title": "Section 3: Appointment o f Registrar and other officers", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a perso n to be known as the Controller -General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, who shall be the Registrar of Trade Marks for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) The Central Government may appoint such other officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the Registrar under this Act as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge.", "question": "Under Section 3 (Appointment o f Registrar and other officers), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a perso n to be known as the Controller -General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, who shall be the Registrar of Trade Marks for the purposes of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000133", "title": "Section 3: Appointment o f Registrar and other officers", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a perso n to be known as the Controller -General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, who shall be the Registrar of Trade Marks for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) The Central Government may appoint such other officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the Registrar under this Act as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge.", "question": "Under Section 3 (Appointment o f Registrar and other officers), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may appoint such other officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the Registrar under this Act as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge."], "answer_start": [243]}}
{"id": "tm_000134", "title": "Section 3: Appointment o f Registrar and other officers", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a perso n to be known as the Controller -General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, who shall be the Registrar of Trade Marks for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) The Central Government may appoint such other officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the Registrar under this Act as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 3?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may appoint such other officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the Registrar under this Act as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge."], "answer_start": [243]}}
{"id": "tm_000135", "title": "Section 4: Power of Registrar to w ithdraw or transfer cases, etc", "context": "Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 3, the Registrar may, by order in writing and for reasons to be recorded therein, withdraw any matter pending before an officer appointed under the said sub -section (2) and deal with such matter himself either de novo or from the stage it was so withdrawn or tra nsfer the same to another officer so appointed who may, subject to special directions in the order of transfer, proceed with the matter either de novo or from the stage it was so transferred.", "question": "What does Section 4 state about power of Registrar to w ithdraw or transfer cases, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 3, the Registrar may, by order in writing and for reasons to be recorded therein, withdraw any matter pending before an officer appointed under the said sub -section (2) and deal with such matter himself either de novo or from the"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000136", "title": "Section 4: Power of Registrar to w ithdraw or transfer cases, etc", "context": "Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 3, the Registrar may, by order in writing and for reasons to be recorded therein, withdraw any matter pending before an officer appointed under the said sub -section (2) and deal with such matter himself either de novo or from the stage it was so withdrawn or tra nsfer the same to another officer so appointed who may, subject to special directions in the order of transfer, proceed with the matter either de novo or from the stage it was so transferred.", "question": "Under Section 4, what is provided regarding power of Registrar to w ithdraw or transfer cases, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 3, the Registrar may, by order in writing and for reasons to be recorded therein, withdraw any matter pending before an officer appointed under the said sub -section (2) and deal with such matter himself either de novo or from the"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000137", "title": "Section 5: Trade Marks Registry and offices t hereof", "context": "(1) For the purpose s of this Act, there shall be a trade marks registry and the Trade Marks Registry established under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Trade Marks Registry under this Act.\n(2) The head office of the Trade Marks Registry sha ll be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of trade marks, there may be established at such places as the Central Government may think fit branch offices of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Trade Marks Registry may exercise its functions.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the Trade Marks Registry.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 5 state?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purpose s of this Act, there shall be a trade marks registry and the Trade Marks Registry established under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Trade Marks Registry under this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000138", "title": "Section 5: Trade Marks Registry and offices t hereof", "context": "(1) For the purpose s of this Act, there shall be a trade marks registry and the Trade Marks Registry established under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Trade Marks Registry under this Act.\n(2) The head office of the Trade Marks Registry sha ll be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of trade marks, there may be established at such places as the Central Government may think fit branch offices of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Trade Marks Registry may exercise its functions.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the Trade Marks Registry.", "question": "Under Section 5 (Trade Marks Registry and offices t hereof), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purpose s of this Act, there shall be a trade marks registry and the Trade Marks Registry established under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Trade Marks Registry under this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000139", "title": "Section 5: Trade Marks Registry and offices t hereof", "context": "(1) For the purpose s of this Act, there shall be a trade marks registry and the Trade Marks Registry established under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Trade Marks Registry under this Act.\n(2) The head office of the Trade Marks Registry sha ll be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of trade marks, there may be established at such places as the Central Government may think fit branch offices of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Trade Marks Registry may exercise its functions.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the Trade Marks Registry.", "question": "Under Section 5 (Trade Marks Registry and offices t hereof), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The head office of the Trade Marks Registry sha ll be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of trade marks, there may be established at such places as the Central Government may think fit branch offices of the Trade Marks Registry."], "answer_start": [229]}}
{"id": "tm_000140", "title": "Section 5: Trade Marks Registry and offices t hereof", "context": "(1) For the purpose s of this Act, there shall be a trade marks registry and the Trade Marks Registry established under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Trade Marks Registry under this Act.\n(2) The head office of the Trade Marks Registry sha ll be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of trade marks, there may be established at such places as the Central Government may think fit branch offices of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Trade Marks Registry may exercise its functions.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the Trade Marks Registry.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 5?", "answers": {"text": ["The head office of the Trade Marks Registry sha ll be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of trade marks, there may be established at such places as the Central Government may think fit branch offices of the Trade Marks Registry."], "answer_start": [229]}}
{"id": "tm_000141", "title": "Section 5: Trade Marks Registry and offices t hereof", "context": "(1) For the purpose s of this Act, there shall be a trade marks registry and the Trade Marks Registry established under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Trade Marks Registry under this Act.\n(2) The head office of the Trade Marks Registry sha ll be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of trade marks, there may be established at such places as the Central Government may think fit branch offices of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Trade Marks Registry may exercise its functions.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the Trade Marks Registry.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 5?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Trade Marks Registry may exercise its functions."], "answer_start": [533]}}
{"id": "tm_000142", "title": "Section 5: Trade Marks Registry and offices t hereof", "context": "(1) For the purpose s of this Act, there shall be a trade marks registry and the Trade Marks Registry established under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Trade Marks Registry under this Act.\n(2) The head office of the Trade Marks Registry sha ll be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of trade marks, there may be established at such places as the Central Government may think fit branch offices of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Trade Marks Registry may exercise its functions.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the Trade Marks Registry.", "question": "In Section 5, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Trade Marks Registry may exercise its functions."], "answer_start": [533]}}
{"id": "tm_000143", "title": "Section 5: Trade Marks Registry and offices t hereof", "context": "(1) For the purpose s of this Act, there shall be a trade marks registry and the Trade Marks Registry established under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Trade Marks Registry under this Act.\n(2) The head office of the Trade Marks Registry sha ll be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of trade marks, there may be established at such places as the Central Government may think fit branch offices of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Trade Marks Registry may exercise its functions.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the Trade Marks Registry.", "question": "In Section 5, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be a seal of the Trade Marks Registry."], "answer_start": [715]}}
{"id": "tm_000144", "title": "Section 5: Trade Marks Registry and offices t hereof", "context": "(1) For the purpose s of this Act, there shall be a trade marks registry and the Trade Marks Registry established under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Trade Marks Registry under this Act.\n(2) The head office of the Trade Marks Registry sha ll be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of trade marks, there may be established at such places as the Central Government may think fit branch offices of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Trade Marks Registry may exercise its functions.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the Trade Marks Registry.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 5 state?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be a seal of the Trade Marks Registry."], "answer_start": [715]}}
{"id": "tm_000145", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses and descriptions of registered users, conditions, limitations and such other matter relating to registered trade marks as may be prescribed.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(3) Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form.\n(4) No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar.\n(5) The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 6 state?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000146", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses and descriptions of registered users, conditions, limitations and such other matter relating to registered trade marks as may be prescribed.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(3) Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form.\n(4) No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar.\n(5) The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar.", "question": "Under Section 6 (The Register of Trad e Marks), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000147", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses and descriptions of registered users, conditions, limitations and such other matter relating to registered trade marks as may be prescribed.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(3) Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form.\n(4) No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar.\n(5) The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar.", "question": "Under Section 6 (The Register of Trad e Marks), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [468]}}
{"id": "tm_000148", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses and descriptions of registered users, conditions, limitations and such other matter relating to registered trade marks as may be prescribed.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(3) Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form.\n(4) No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar.\n(5) The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 6?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [468]}}
{"id": "tm_000149", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses and descriptions of registered users, conditions, limitations and such other matter relating to registered trade marks as may be prescribed.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(3) Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form.\n(4) No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar.\n(5) The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 6?", "answers": {"text": ["Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form."], "answer_start": [713]}}
{"id": "tm_000150", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses and descriptions of registered users, conditions, limitations and such other matter relating to registered trade marks as may be prescribed.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(3) Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form.\n(4) No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar.\n(5) The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar.", "question": "In Section 6, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form."], "answer_start": [713]}}
{"id": "tm_000151", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses and descriptions of registered users, conditions, limitations and such other matter relating to registered trade marks as may be prescribed.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(3) Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form.\n(4) No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar.\n(5) The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar.", "question": "In Section 6, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar."], "answer_start": [964]}}
{"id": "tm_000152", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses and descriptions of registered users, conditions, limitations and such other matter relating to registered trade marks as may be prescribed.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(3) Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form.\n(4) No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar.\n(5) The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 6 state?", "answers": {"text": ["No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar."], "answer_start": [964]}}
{"id": "tm_000153", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses and descriptions of registered users, conditions, limitations and such other matter relating to registered trade marks as may be prescribed.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(3) Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form.\n(4) No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar.\n(5) The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar.", "question": "What does sub-section (5) of Section 6 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar."], "answer_start": [1119]}}
{"id": "tm_000154", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Trade Marks shall be kept at the head office of the Trade Marks Registry, wherein shall be entered all registered trade marks with the names, addresses and description of the propri etors, notifications of assignment and transmissions, the names, addresses and descriptions of registered users, conditions, limitations and such other matter relating to registered trade marks as may be prescribed.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the Registrar to keep the records wholly or partly in computer floppies diskettes or in any other electronic form subject to such safeguards as may be prescribed.\n(3) Where such register is maintained wholly or par tly on computer under sub -section ( 2) any reference in this Act to entry in the Register shall be construed as the reference to any entry as maintained on computer or in any other electronic form.\n(4) No notice of any trust, express or implied or construct ive, shall be entered in the register and no such notice shall be receivable by the Registrar.\n(5) The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar.", "question": "Under Section 6 (The Register of Trad e Marks), what is provided in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["The register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar."], "answer_start": [1119]}}
{"id": "tm_000155", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(6) There shall be kept at each branch office of the Trade Marks Registry a cop y of the register and such of the other documents mentioned in section 148 as the Central Government may, by notification i n the Official Gazette, direct.\n(7) The Register of Trade Marks, both Part A and Part B, existing at the commencement of this Act, shall be incorporated in and form part of the register under this Act.", "question": "Under Section 6 (The Register of Trad e Marks), what is provided in sub-section (6)?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be kept at each branch office of the Trade Marks Registry a cop y of the register and such of the other documents mentioned in section 148 as the Central Government may, by notification i n the Official Gazette, direct."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000156", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(6) There shall be kept at each branch office of the Trade Marks Registry a cop y of the register and such of the other documents mentioned in section 148 as the Central Government may, by notification i n the Official Gazette, direct.\n(7) The Register of Trade Marks, both Part A and Part B, existing at the commencement of this Act, shall be incorporated in and form part of the register under this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (6) of Section 6?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be kept at each branch office of the Trade Marks Registry a cop y of the register and such of the other documents mentioned in section 148 as the Central Government may, by notification i n the Official Gazette, direct."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000157", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(6) There shall be kept at each branch office of the Trade Marks Registry a cop y of the register and such of the other documents mentioned in section 148 as the Central Government may, by notification i n the Official Gazette, direct.\n(7) The Register of Trade Marks, both Part A and Part B, existing at the commencement of this Act, shall be incorporated in and form part of the register under this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (7) of Section 6?", "answers": {"text": ["The Register of Trade Marks, both Part A and Part B, existing at the commencement of this Act, shall be incorporated in and form part of the register under this Act."], "answer_start": [240]}}
{"id": "tm_000158", "title": "Section 6: The Register of Trad e Marks", "context": "(6) There shall be kept at each branch office of the Trade Marks Registry a cop y of the register and such of the other documents mentioned in section 148 as the Central Government may, by notification i n the Official Gazette, direct.\n(7) The Register of Trade Marks, both Part A and Part B, existing at the commencement of this Act, shall be incorporated in and form part of the register under this Act.", "question": "In Section 6, what does sub-section (7) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Register of Trade Marks, both Part A and Part B, existing at the commencement of this Act, shall be incorporated in and form part of the register under this Act."], "answer_start": [240]}}
{"id": "tm_000159", "title": "Section 7: Classification of goods and services", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall classify goods and services, as far as may be, in accordance with the International classification of goods and services f or the purposes of registration of trade marks.\n(2) Any question arising as to the class within which any goods or services fall s shall be determined by the Registrar whose decision shall be final.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 7 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall classify goods and services, as far as may be, in accordance with the International classification of goods and services f or the purposes of registration of trade marks."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000160", "title": "Section 7: Classification of goods and services", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall classify goods and services, as far as may be, in accordance with the International classification of goods and services f or the purposes of registration of trade marks.\n(2) Any question arising as to the class within which any goods or services fall s shall be determined by the Registrar whose decision shall be final.", "question": "Under Section 7 (Classification of goods and services), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall classify goods and services, as far as may be, in accordance with the International classification of goods and services f or the purposes of registration of trade marks."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000161", "title": "Section 7: Classification of goods and services", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall classify goods and services, as far as may be, in accordance with the International classification of goods and services f or the purposes of registration of trade marks.\n(2) Any question arising as to the class within which any goods or services fall s shall be determined by the Registrar whose decision shall be final.", "question": "Under Section 7 (Classification of goods and services), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any question arising as to the class within which any goods or services fall s shall be determined by the Registrar whose decision shall be final."], "answer_start": [199]}}
{"id": "tm_000162", "title": "Section 7: Classification of goods and services", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall classify goods and services, as far as may be, in accordance with the International classification of goods and services f or the purposes of registration of trade marks.\n(2) Any question arising as to the class within which any goods or services fall s shall be determined by the Registrar whose decision shall be final.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 7?", "answers": {"text": ["Any question arising as to the class within which any goods or services fall s shall be determined by the Registrar whose decision shall be final."], "answer_start": [199]}}
{"id": "tm_000163", "title": "Section 8: Publication of alphabetical index", "context": "(1) The Registrar ma y publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of goods and services referred to in section 7.\n(2) Where any goods or services are not specified in the alphabetical index of goods and services published under sub -section ( 1), th e classification of goods or services shall be determined by the Registrar in accordance with sub-section\n(2) of section 7.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 8 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar ma y publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of goods and services referred to in section 7."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000164", "title": "Section 8: Publication of alphabetical index", "context": "(1) The Registrar ma y publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of goods and services referred to in section 7.\n(2) Where any goods or services are not specified in the alphabetical index of goods and services published under sub -section ( 1), th e classification of goods or services shall be determined by the Registrar in accordance with sub-section\n(2) of section 7.", "question": "Under Section 8 (Publication of alphabetical index), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar ma y publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of goods and services referred to in section 7."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000165", "title": "Section 8: Publication of alphabetical index", "context": "(1) The Registrar ma y publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of goods and services referred to in section 7.\n(2) Where any goods or services are not specified in the alphabetical index of goods and services published under sub -section ( 1), th e classification of goods or services shall be determined by the Registrar in accordance with sub-section\n(2) of section 7.", "question": "Under Section 8 (Publication of alphabetical index), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any goods or services are not specified in the alphabetical index of goods and services published under sub -section ( 1), th e classification of goods or services shall be determined by the Registrar in accordance with sub-section"], "answer_start": [148]}}
{"id": "tm_000166", "title": "Section 8: Publication of alphabetical index", "context": "(1) The Registrar ma y publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of goods and services referred to in section 7.\n(2) Where any goods or services are not specified in the alphabetical index of goods and services published under sub -section ( 1), th e classification of goods or services shall be determined by the Registrar in accordance with sub-section\n(2) of section 7.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 8?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any goods or services are not specified in the alphabetical index of goods and services published under sub -section ( 1), th e classification of goods or services shall be determined by the Registrar in accordance with sub-section"], "answer_start": [148]}}
{"id": "tm_000167", "title": "Section 8: Publication of alphabetical index", "context": "(1) The Registrar ma y publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of goods and services referred to in section 7.\n(2) Where any goods or services are not specified in the alphabetical index of goods and services published under sub -section ( 1), th e classification of goods or services shall be determined by the Registrar in accordance with sub-section\n(2) of section 7.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 8?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 7."], "answer_start": [390]}}
{"id": "tm_000168", "title": "Section 8: Publication of alphabetical index", "context": "(1) The Registrar ma y publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of goods and services referred to in section 7.\n(2) Where any goods or services are not specified in the alphabetical index of goods and services published under sub -section ( 1), th e classification of goods or services shall be determined by the Registrar in accordance with sub-section\n(2) of section 7.", "question": "In Section 8, what does sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 7."], "answer_start": [390]}}
{"id": "tm_000169", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 9 state?", "answers": {"text": ["which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;"], "answer_start": [25]}}
{"id": "tm_000170", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "Under Section 9 (Absolute grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;"], "answer_start": [25]}}
{"id": "tm_000171", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "Under Section 9 (Absolute grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;"], "answer_start": [188]}}
{"id": "tm_000172", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 9?", "answers": {"text": ["which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;"], "answer_start": [188]}}
{"id": "tm_000173", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 9?", "answers": {"text": ["which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered"], "answer_start": [473]}}
{"id": "tm_000174", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "In Section 9, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered"], "answer_start": [473]}}
{"id": "tm_000175", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "In Section 9, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;"], "answer_start": [936]}}
{"id": "tm_000176", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 9 state?", "answers": {"text": ["it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;"], "answer_start": [936]}}
{"id": "tm_000177", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 9 state?", "answers": {"text": ["it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;"], "answer_start": [1006]}}
{"id": "tm_000178", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "Under Section 9 (Absolute grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;"], "answer_start": [1006]}}
{"id": "tm_000179", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "Under Section 9 (Absolute grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;"], "answer_start": [1145]}}
{"id": "tm_000180", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 9?", "answers": {"text": ["it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;"], "answer_start": [1145]}}
{"id": "tm_000181", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (d) of Section 9?", "answers": {"text": ["its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950)."], "answer_start": [1204]}}
{"id": "tm_000182", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;\n(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geograph ical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;\n(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark. (2) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if—\n(a) it is of such nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;\n(b) it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;\n(c) it comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;\n(d) its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950). (3) A mark shall not be registered as a trade mark if it consists exclusively of—", "question": "In Section 9, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["its use is prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950)."], "answer_start": [1204]}}
{"id": "tm_000183", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) the shape of goods which results from the nature of the goods themselves; or\n(b) the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a technical result; or\n(c) the shape which gives substantial value to the goods. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the nature of goods or services in relation to which the trade mark is used or proposed to be used shall not be a ground for refusal of registration.", "question": "In Section 9, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the shape of goods which results from the nature of the goods themselves"], "answer_start": [25]}}
{"id": "tm_000184", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) the shape of goods which results from the nature of the goods themselves; or\n(b) the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a technical result; or\n(c) the shape which gives substantial value to the goods. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the nature of goods or services in relation to which the trade mark is used or proposed to be used shall not be a ground for refusal of registration.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 9 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the shape of goods which results from the nature of the goods themselves"], "answer_start": [25]}}
{"id": "tm_000185", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) the shape of goods which results from the nature of the goods themselves; or\n(b) the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a technical result; or\n(c) the shape which gives substantial value to the goods. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the nature of goods or services in relation to which the trade mark is used or proposed to be used shall not be a ground for refusal of registration.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 9 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a technical result"], "answer_start": [106]}}
{"id": "tm_000186", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) the shape of goods which results from the nature of the goods themselves; or\n(b) the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a technical result; or\n(c) the shape which gives substantial value to the goods. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the nature of goods or services in relation to which the trade mark is used or proposed to be used shall not be a ground for refusal of registration.", "question": "Under Section 9 (Absolute grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a technical result"], "answer_start": [106]}}
{"id": "tm_000187", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) the shape of goods which results from the nature of the goods themselves; or\n(b) the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a technical result; or\n(c) the shape which gives substantial value to the goods. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the nature of goods or services in relation to which the trade mark is used or proposed to be used shall not be a ground for refusal of registration.", "question": "Under Section 9 (Absolute grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["the shape which gives substantial value to the goods."], "answer_start": [181]}}
{"id": "tm_000188", "title": "Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) The trade marks—\n(a) the shape of goods which results from the nature of the goods themselves; or\n(b) the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a technical result; or\n(c) the shape which gives substantial value to the goods. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the nature of goods or services in relation to which the trade mark is used or proposed to be used shall not be a ground for refusal of registration.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 9?", "answers": {"text": ["the shape which gives substantial value to the goods."], "answer_start": [181]}}
{"id": "tm_000193", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(a) its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark. (2) A trade mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark; and\n(b) is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier trade mark. (3) A trade mark shall not be registered if, or to the extent that, its use in In dia is liable to be prevented—\n(a) by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark"], "answer_start": [93]}}
{"id": "tm_000194", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(a) its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark. (2) A trade mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark; and\n(b) is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier trade mark. (3) A trade mark shall not be registered if, or to the extent that, its use in In dia is liable to be prevented—\n(a) by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade; or", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark"], "answer_start": [93]}}
{"id": "tm_000195", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(a) its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark. (2) A trade mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark; and\n(b) is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier trade mark. (3) A trade mark shall not be registered if, or to the extent that, its use in In dia is liable to be prevented—\n(a) by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade; or", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark."], "answer_start": [205]}}
{"id": "tm_000196", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(a) its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark. (2) A trade mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark; and\n(b) is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier trade mark. (3) A trade mark shall not be registered if, or to the extent that, its use in In dia is liable to be prevented—\n(a) by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark."], "answer_start": [205]}}
{"id": "tm_000197", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(a) its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark. (2) A trade mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark; and\n(b) is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier trade mark. (3) A trade mark shall not be registered if, or to the extent that, its use in In dia is liable to be prevented—\n(a) by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark"], "answer_start": [497]}}
{"id": "tm_000198", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(a) its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark. (2) A trade mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark; and\n(b) is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier trade mark. (3) A trade mark shall not be registered if, or to the extent that, its use in In dia is liable to be prevented—\n(a) by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade; or", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark"], "answer_start": [497]}}
{"id": "tm_000199", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(a) its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark. (2) A trade mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark; and\n(b) is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier trade mark. (3) A trade mark shall not be registered if, or to the extent that, its use in In dia is liable to be prevented—\n(a) by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade; or", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would"], "answer_start": [560]}}
{"id": "tm_000200", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(a) its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark. (2) A trade mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark; and\n(b) is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier trade mark. (3) A trade mark shall not be registered if, or to the extent that, its use in In dia is liable to be prevented—\n(a) by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade; or", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would"], "answer_start": [560]}}
{"id": "tm_000201", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(a) its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark. (2) A trade mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark; and\n(b) is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier trade mark. (3) A trade mark shall not be registered if, or to the extent that, its use in In dia is liable to be prevented—\n(a) by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade"], "answer_start": [1103]}}
{"id": "tm_000202", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(a) its identity with an earlier tr ade mark and similarity of goods or services cove red by the trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to an earlier trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or serv ices covered by the trade mark, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the earlier trade mark. (2) A trade mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to an earlier trade mark; and\n(b) is to be registered for goods or services which are not similar to those for wh ich the earlier trade mark is registered in the name of a different proprietor, shall not be registered if or to the extent the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark in India and the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier trade mark. (3) A trade mark shall not be registered if, or to the extent that, its use in In dia is liable to be prevented—\n(a) by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade; or", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["by virtue of any law in particular the law of pass ing off protecting an unregistered trade mark used in the course of trade"], "answer_start": [1103]}}
{"id": "tm_000203", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) by virtue of law of copyright. (4) Nothing in this section shall prevent the registration of a trade mark where the proprietor of the earlier trade mark or other earlier righ t consents to the registration, and in such case the Registrar may register the mark under special circumstances under section 12. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, earlier trade mark means—\n(a) a registered trade mark or an application under section 18 bearing an earlier date of filing or an international registration referred to in section 36E or convention application referred to in section 154 which has a date of application earlier than that of the trade mark in question, taking account, where appropriate, of the priorities claimed in respect of the trade marks;", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["by virtue of law of copyright."], "answer_start": [93]}}
{"id": "tm_000204", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) by virtue of law of copyright. (4) Nothing in this section shall prevent the registration of a trade mark where the proprietor of the earlier trade mark or other earlier righ t consents to the registration, and in such case the Registrar may register the mark under special circumstances under section 12. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, earlier trade mark means—\n(a) a registered trade mark or an application under section 18 bearing an earlier date of filing or an international registration referred to in section 36E or convention application referred to in section 154 which has a date of application earlier than that of the trade mark in question, taking account, where appropriate, of the priorities claimed in respect of the trade marks;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["by virtue of law of copyright."], "answer_start": [93]}}
{"id": "tm_000205", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) by virtue of law of copyright. (4) Nothing in this section shall prevent the registration of a trade mark where the proprietor of the earlier trade mark or other earlier righ t consents to the registration, and in such case the Registrar may register the mark under special circumstances under section 12. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, earlier trade mark means—\n(a) a registered trade mark or an application under section 18 bearing an earlier date of filing or an international registration referred to in section 36E or convention application referred to in section 154 which has a date of application earlier than that of the trade mark in question, taking account, where appropriate, of the priorities claimed in respect of the trade marks;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["a registered trade mark or an application under section 18 bearing an earlier date of filing or an international registration referred to in section 36E or convention application referred to in section 154 which has a date of application earlier than that of the trade mark in question, taking account, where"], "answer_start": [476]}}
{"id": "tm_000206", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) by virtue of law of copyright. (4) Nothing in this section shall prevent the registration of a trade mark where the proprietor of the earlier trade mark or other earlier righ t consents to the registration, and in such case the Registrar may register the mark under special circumstances under section 12. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, earlier trade mark means—\n(a) a registered trade mark or an application under section 18 bearing an earlier date of filing or an international registration referred to in section 36E or convention application referred to in section 154 which has a date of application earlier than that of the trade mark in question, taking account, where appropriate, of the priorities claimed in respect of the trade marks;", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["a registered trade mark or an application under section 18 bearing an earlier date of filing or an international registration referred to in section 36E or convention application referred to in section 154 which has a date of application earlier than that of the trade mark in question, taking account, where"], "answer_start": [476]}}
{"id": "tm_000207", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) a trade mark which, on the date of the application for registration of the trade mark in question, or where appropriate, of the priority claimed in respect of the applicati on, was entitled to protection as a well-known trade mark. (5) A trade mark shall not be refused registration on the grounds specified in sub -sections (2) and (3), unless objection on any one or more of those grounds is raised in opposition proceedings by the proprietor of the earlier trade mark. (6) The Registrar shall, while determining whether a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, take into account any fact which he considers relevant for determining a trade mark as a well-known trade mark including—\n(i) the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark;\n(ii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;\n(iii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any promotion of the trade mark, including advertising or publicity and presentation, at fairs or exhibition of the goods or services t o which the trade mark applies;", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["a trade mark which, on the date of the application for registration of the trade mark in question, or where appropriate, of the priority claimed in respect of the applicati on, was entitled to protection as a well-known trade mark."], "answer_start": [93]}}
{"id": "tm_000208", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) a trade mark which, on the date of the application for registration of the trade mark in question, or where appropriate, of the priority claimed in respect of the applicati on, was entitled to protection as a well-known trade mark. (5) A trade mark shall not be refused registration on the grounds specified in sub -sections (2) and (3), unless objection on any one or more of those grounds is raised in opposition proceedings by the proprietor of the earlier trade mark. (6) The Registrar shall, while determining whether a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, take into account any fact which he considers relevant for determining a trade mark as a well-known trade mark including—\n(i) the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark;\n(ii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;\n(iii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any promotion of the trade mark, including advertising or publicity and presentation, at fairs or exhibition of the goods or services t o which the trade mark applies;", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["a trade mark which, on the date of the application for registration of the trade mark in question, or where appropriate, of the priority claimed in respect of the applicati on, was entitled to protection as a well-known trade mark."], "answer_start": [93]}}
{"id": "tm_000209", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) a trade mark which, on the date of the application for registration of the trade mark in question, or where appropriate, of the priority claimed in respect of the applicati on, was entitled to protection as a well-known trade mark. (5) A trade mark shall not be refused registration on the grounds specified in sub -sections (2) and (3), unless objection on any one or more of those grounds is raised in opposition proceedings by the proprietor of the earlier trade mark. (6) The Registrar shall, while determining whether a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, take into account any fact which he considers relevant for determining a trade mark as a well-known trade mark including—\n(i) the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark;\n(ii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;\n(iii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any promotion of the trade mark, including advertising or publicity and presentation, at fairs or exhibition of the goods or services t o which the trade mark applies;", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark;"], "answer_start": [783]}}
{"id": "tm_000210", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) a trade mark which, on the date of the application for registration of the trade mark in question, or where appropriate, of the priority claimed in respect of the applicati on, was entitled to protection as a well-known trade mark. (5) A trade mark shall not be refused registration on the grounds specified in sub -sections (2) and (3), unless objection on any one or more of those grounds is raised in opposition proceedings by the proprietor of the earlier trade mark. (6) The Registrar shall, while determining whether a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, take into account any fact which he considers relevant for determining a trade mark as a well-known trade mark including—\n(i) the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark;\n(ii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;\n(iii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any promotion of the trade mark, including advertising or publicity and presentation, at fairs or exhibition of the goods or services t o which the trade mark applies;", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark;"], "answer_start": [783]}}
{"id": "tm_000211", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) a trade mark which, on the date of the application for registration of the trade mark in question, or where appropriate, of the priority claimed in respect of the applicati on, was entitled to protection as a well-known trade mark. (5) A trade mark shall not be refused registration on the grounds specified in sub -sections (2) and (3), unless objection on any one or more of those grounds is raised in opposition proceedings by the proprietor of the earlier trade mark. (6) The Registrar shall, while determining whether a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, take into account any fact which he considers relevant for determining a trade mark as a well-known trade mark including—\n(i) the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark;\n(ii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;\n(iii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any promotion of the trade mark, including advertising or publicity and presentation, at fairs or exhibition of the goods or services t o which the trade mark applies;", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (ii)?", "answers": {"text": ["the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;"], "answer_start": [956]}}
{"id": "tm_000212", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) a trade mark which, on the date of the application for registration of the trade mark in question, or where appropriate, of the priority claimed in respect of the applicati on, was entitled to protection as a well-known trade mark. (5) A trade mark shall not be refused registration on the grounds specified in sub -sections (2) and (3), unless objection on any one or more of those grounds is raised in opposition proceedings by the proprietor of the earlier trade mark. (6) The Registrar shall, while determining whether a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, take into account any fact which he considers relevant for determining a trade mark as a well-known trade mark including—\n(i) the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark;\n(ii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;\n(iii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any promotion of the trade mark, including advertising or publicity and presentation, at fairs or exhibition of the goods or services t o which the trade mark applies;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;"], "answer_start": [956]}}
{"id": "tm_000213", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) a trade mark which, on the date of the application for registration of the trade mark in question, or where appropriate, of the priority claimed in respect of the applicati on, was entitled to protection as a well-known trade mark. (5) A trade mark shall not be refused registration on the grounds specified in sub -sections (2) and (3), unless objection on any one or more of those grounds is raised in opposition proceedings by the proprietor of the earlier trade mark. (6) The Registrar shall, while determining whether a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, take into account any fact which he considers relevant for determining a trade mark as a well-known trade mark including—\n(i) the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark;\n(ii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;\n(iii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any promotion of the trade mark, including advertising or publicity and presentation, at fairs or exhibition of the goods or services t o which the trade mark applies;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iii) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["the duration, extent and geographical area of any promotion of the trade mark, including advertising or publicity and presentation, at fairs or exhibition of the goods or services t o which the trade mark applies;"], "answer_start": [1036]}}
{"id": "tm_000214", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(b) a trade mark which, on the date of the application for registration of the trade mark in question, or where appropriate, of the priority claimed in respect of the applicati on, was entitled to protection as a well-known trade mark. (5) A trade mark shall not be refused registration on the grounds specified in sub -sections (2) and (3), unless objection on any one or more of those grounds is raised in opposition proceedings by the proprietor of the earlier trade mark. (6) The Registrar shall, while determining whether a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, take into account any fact which he considers relevant for determining a trade mark as a well-known trade mark including—\n(i) the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark;\n(ii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;\n(iii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any promotion of the trade mark, including advertising or publicity and presentation, at fairs or exhibition of the goods or services t o which the trade mark applies;", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (iii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the duration, extent and geographical area of any promotion of the trade mark, including advertising or publicity and presentation, at fairs or exhibition of the goods or services t o which the trade mark applies;"], "answer_start": [1036]}}
{"id": "tm_000215", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(iv) the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;\n(v) the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record. (7) The Registrar shall, while determining as to whether a trade mark is known or recognised in a relevant section of the public for the purposes of sub-section (6), take into account—\n(i) the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;\n(ii) the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;\n(iii) the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies. (8) Where a trade mark has been determined to be well known in at least one relevant section of the public in India by any court or Registrar, the Registrar shall consider that trade mark as a well-known trade mark for registration under this Act. (9) The Registrar shall not require as a condition, for determining whe ther a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, any of the following, namely:—", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (iv) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;"], "answer_start": [94]}}
{"id": "tm_000216", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(iv) the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;\n(v) the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record. (7) The Registrar shall, while determining as to whether a trade mark is known or recognised in a relevant section of the public for the purposes of sub-section (6), take into account—\n(i) the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;\n(ii) the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;\n(iii) the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies. (8) Where a trade mark has been determined to be well known in at least one relevant section of the public in India by any court or Registrar, the Registrar shall consider that trade mark as a well-known trade mark for registration under this Act. (9) The Registrar shall not require as a condition, for determining whe ther a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, any of the following, namely:—", "question": "What does clause (iv) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;"], "answer_start": [94]}}
{"id": "tm_000217", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(iv) the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;\n(v) the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record. (7) The Registrar shall, while determining as to whether a trade mark is known or recognised in a relevant section of the public for the purposes of sub-section (6), take into account—\n(i) the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;\n(ii) the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;\n(iii) the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies. (8) Where a trade mark has been determined to be well known in at least one relevant section of the public in India by any court or Registrar, the Registrar shall consider that trade mark as a well-known trade mark for registration under this Act. (9) The Registrar shall not require as a condition, for determining whe ther a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, any of the following, namely:—", "question": "What does clause (v) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record."], "answer_start": [300]}}
{"id": "tm_000218", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(iv) the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;\n(v) the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record. (7) The Registrar shall, while determining as to whether a trade mark is known or recognised in a relevant section of the public for the purposes of sub-section (6), take into account—\n(i) the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;\n(ii) the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;\n(iii) the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies. (8) Where a trade mark has been determined to be well known in at least one relevant section of the public in India by any court or Registrar, the Registrar shall consider that trade mark as a well-known trade mark for registration under this Act. (9) The Registrar shall not require as a condition, for determining whe ther a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, any of the following, namely:—", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (v)?", "answers": {"text": ["the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record."], "answer_start": [300]}}
{"id": "tm_000219", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(iv) the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;\n(v) the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record. (7) The Registrar shall, while determining as to whether a trade mark is known or recognised in a relevant section of the public for the purposes of sub-section (6), take into account—\n(i) the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;\n(ii) the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;\n(iii) the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies. (8) Where a trade mark has been determined to be well known in at least one relevant section of the public in India by any court or Registrar, the Registrar shall consider that trade mark as a well-known trade mark for registration under this Act. (9) The Registrar shall not require as a condition, for determining whe ther a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, any of the following, namely:—", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;"], "answer_start": [701]}}
{"id": "tm_000220", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(iv) the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;\n(v) the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record. (7) The Registrar shall, while determining as to whether a trade mark is known or recognised in a relevant section of the public for the purposes of sub-section (6), take into account—\n(i) the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;\n(ii) the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;\n(iii) the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies. (8) Where a trade mark has been determined to be well known in at least one relevant section of the public in India by any court or Registrar, the Registrar shall consider that trade mark as a well-known trade mark for registration under this Act. (9) The Registrar shall not require as a condition, for determining whe ther a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, any of the following, namely:—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;"], "answer_start": [701]}}
{"id": "tm_000221", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(iv) the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;\n(v) the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record. (7) The Registrar shall, while determining as to whether a trade mark is known or recognised in a relevant section of the public for the purposes of sub-section (6), take into account—\n(i) the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;\n(ii) the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;\n(iii) the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies. (8) Where a trade mark has been determined to be well known in at least one relevant section of the public in India by any court or Registrar, the Registrar shall consider that trade mark as a well-known trade mark for registration under this Act. (9) The Registrar shall not require as a condition, for determining whe ther a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, any of the following, namely:—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;"], "answer_start": [776]}}
{"id": "tm_000222", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(iv) the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;\n(v) the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record. (7) The Registrar shall, while determining as to whether a trade mark is known or recognised in a relevant section of the public for the purposes of sub-section (6), take into account—\n(i) the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;\n(ii) the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;\n(iii) the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies. (8) Where a trade mark has been determined to be well known in at least one relevant section of the public in India by any court or Registrar, the Registrar shall consider that trade mark as a well-known trade mark for registration under this Act. (9) The Registrar shall not require as a condition, for determining whe ther a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, any of the following, namely:—", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;"], "answer_start": [776]}}
{"id": "tm_000223", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(iv) the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;\n(v) the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record. (7) The Registrar shall, while determining as to whether a trade mark is known or recognised in a relevant section of the public for the purposes of sub-section (6), take into account—\n(i) the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;\n(ii) the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;\n(iii) the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies. (8) Where a trade mark has been determined to be well known in at least one relevant section of the public in India by any court or Registrar, the Registrar shall consider that trade mark as a well-known trade mark for registration under this Act. (9) The Registrar shall not require as a condition, for determining whe ther a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, any of the following, namely:—", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (iii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies."], "answer_start": [871]}}
{"id": "tm_000224", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(iv) the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;\n(v) the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record. (7) The Registrar shall, while determining as to whether a trade mark is known or recognised in a relevant section of the public for the purposes of sub-section (6), take into account—\n(i) the number of actual or potential consumers of the goods or services;\n(ii) the number of persons involved in the channels of distribution of the goods or services;\n(iii) the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies. (8) Where a trade mark has been determined to be well known in at least one relevant section of the public in India by any court or Registrar, the Registrar shall consider that trade mark as a well-known trade mark for registration under this Act. (9) The Registrar shall not require as a condition, for determining whe ther a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, any of the following, namely:—", "question": "What does clause (iii) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the business circles dealing with the goods or services, to which that trade mark applies."], "answer_start": [871]}}
{"id": "tm_000225", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the trade mark has been used in India;"], "answer_start": [93]}}
{"id": "tm_000226", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the trade mark has been used in India;"], "answer_start": [93]}}
{"id": "tm_000227", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (ii)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the trade mark has been registered;"], "answer_start": [142]}}
{"id": "tm_000228", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["that the trade mark has been registered;"], "answer_start": [142]}}
{"id": "tm_000229", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iii) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;"], "answer_start": [189]}}
{"id": "tm_000230", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (iii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;"], "answer_start": [189]}}
{"id": "tm_000231", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (iv) say?", "answers": {"text": ["that the trade mark—"], "answer_start": [275]}}
{"id": "tm_000232", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "What does clause (iv) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the trade mark—"], "answer_start": [275]}}
{"id": "tm_000233", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["is well-known in"], "answer_start": [300]}}
{"id": "tm_000234", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["is well-known in"], "answer_start": [300]}}
{"id": "tm_000235", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["has been registered in"], "answer_start": [325]}}
{"id": "tm_000236", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["has been registered in"], "answer_start": [325]}}
{"id": "tm_000237", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or"], "answer_start": [356]}}
{"id": "tm_000238", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or"], "answer_start": [356]}}
{"id": "tm_000239", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "In Section 11, what does clause (v) say?", "answers": {"text": ["that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India."], "answer_start": [469]}}
{"id": "tm_000240", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "What does clause (v) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India."], "answer_start": [469]}}
{"id": "tm_000241", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 11 state?", "answers": {"text": ["protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;"], "answer_start": [673]}}
{"id": "tm_000242", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;"], "answer_start": [673]}}
{"id": "tm_000243", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 11 (Relative grounds for refusal of registration), what is provided in clause (ii)?", "answers": {"text": ["take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark."], "answer_start": [756]}}
{"id": "tm_000244", "title": "Section 11: Relative grounds for refusal of registration", "context": "(1) Save as provided in section 12, a trade mark shall not be registered if, because of—\n(i) that the trade mark has been used in India;\n(ii) that the trade mark has been registered;\n(iii) that the application for registration of the trade mark has been filed in India;\n(iv) that the trade mark—\n(a) is well-known in; or\n(b) has been registered in; or\n(c) in respect of which an application for registration has been filed in, any jurisdiction other than India, or\n(v) that the trade mark is well-known to the public at large in India. (10) While considering an application for registration of a trade mark and opposition filed in respect thereof, the Registrar shall—\n(i) protect a well-known trade mark against the identical or similar trade marks;\n(ii) take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark. (11) Where a trade mark has been registered in good faith disclosing the material information s to the Registrar or where right to a trade mark has been acquired through use in good faith before the commencement of this Act, then, nothing in this Act shall prejudice the validity of the registration of that trade mark or right to use that trade mark on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to a well-known trade mark.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["take into consideration the bad faith involved either of the applicant or the opponent affecting the right relating to the trade mark."], "answer_start": [756]}}
{"id": "tm_000245", "title": "Section 12: Registration in the case of honest concurrent use, etc", "context": "In the case of honest concurrent use or of other special circumstances which in the opinion of the Registrar, make it proper so to do, he may permit the registration by more than one proprietor of the trade marks which are identical or similar (whether any such trade mark is already registered or not) in respect of the same or similar goods or services, subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as the Registrar may think fit to impose. 13. Prohibition of registration of names of chemical elements or international non -proprietary names.—No word— (a) which is the commonly used and accepted name of any single chemical element or any single chemical compound (as distinguished from a mixture) in respect of a chemical sub stance or preparation, or (b) which is declared by the World Health Organisation and notified in the prescribed manner by the Registrar from time to time, as an international non -proprietary name or which is de ceptively similar to such name, shall be registered as a trade mark and any such registration shall be deemed for the purpose of section 57 to be an entry made in the register without sufficient cause or an entry wrongly remaining on the register, as the circumstances may require.", "question": "What does Section 12 state about registration in the case of honest concurrent use, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of honest concurrent use or of other special circumstances which in the opinion of the Registrar, make it proper so to do, he may permit the registration by more than one proprietor of the trade marks which are identical or similar (whether any such trade mark is already registered or not) in respect of"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000246", "title": "Section 12: Registration in the case of honest concurrent use, etc", "context": "In the case of honest concurrent use or of other special circumstances which in the opinion of the Registrar, make it proper so to do, he may permit the registration by more than one proprietor of the trade marks which are identical or similar (whether any such trade mark is already registered or not) in respect of the same or similar goods or services, subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as the Registrar may think fit to impose. 13. Prohibition of registration of names of chemical elements or international non -proprietary names.—No word— (a) which is the commonly used and accepted name of any single chemical element or any single chemical compound (as distinguished from a mixture) in respect of a chemical sub stance or preparation, or (b) which is declared by the World Health Organisation and notified in the prescribed manner by the Registrar from time to time, as an international non -proprietary name or which is de ceptively similar to such name, shall be registered as a trade mark and any such registration shall be deemed for the purpose of section 57 to be an entry made in the register without sufficient cause or an entry wrongly remaining on the register, as the circumstances may require.", "question": "Under Section 12, what is provided regarding registration in the case of honest concurrent use, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of honest concurrent use or of other special circumstances which in the opinion of the Registrar, make it proper so to do, he may permit the registration by more than one proprietor of the trade marks which are identical or similar (whether any such trade mark is already registered or not) in respect of"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000247", "title": "Section 14: Use of names and representations of living pe rsons or persons recentl y dead", "context": "Where an application is made for the registration of a trade mark which falsely suggests a connection with any living person, or a person whose death took place within twenty years prior to the date of application for registration of the trade mark , the Registrar may, before he proceeds with the application, require the applicant to furnish him with the consent in writing of such living person or, as the case may be, of the legal representative of the deceased person to the connection appearing on the trade mark, and may refuse to proceed with the application unless the applicant furnishes the Registrar with such consent.", "question": "What does Section 14 state about use of names and representations of living pe rsons or persons recentl y dead?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application is made for the registration of a trade mark which falsely suggests a connection with any living person, or a person whose death took place within twenty years prior to the date of application for registration of the trade mark , the Registrar may, before he proceeds with the application, require"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000248", "title": "Section 14: Use of names and representations of living pe rsons or persons recentl y dead", "context": "Where an application is made for the registration of a trade mark which falsely suggests a connection with any living person, or a person whose death took place within twenty years prior to the date of application for registration of the trade mark , the Registrar may, before he proceeds with the application, require the applicant to furnish him with the consent in writing of such living person or, as the case may be, of the legal representative of the deceased person to the connection appearing on the trade mark, and may refuse to proceed with the application unless the applicant furnishes the Registrar with such consent.", "question": "Under Section 14, what is provided regarding use of names and representations of living pe rsons or persons recentl y dead?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application is made for the registration of a trade mark which falsely suggests a connection with any living person, or a person whose death took place within twenty years prior to the date of application for registration of the trade mark , the Registrar may, before he proceeds with the application, require"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000257", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(1) Where a trade mar k which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in respect of any goods or services is identical with another trade mark which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in the name of the same proprie tor in respect of the same goods or description of goods or same services or description of services or so nearly resembles it as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion if used by a person other than the proprietor, the Registrar may, at any time, requ ire that the trade marks shall be entered on the register as associated trade marks.\n(2) Where there is an identity or near resemblance of marks that are registered, or are the subject of applications for registration in the name of the same proprietor, in respect of goods and services which are associated with those goods or services, or goods or services of that description, sub -section ( 1) shall apply as it applies as where there is an identity or near resemblance of marks that are registered, or are the subject of applications for registration, in the name of the same proprietor in respect of the same goods or description of goods or same services or description of services.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 16 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a trade mar k which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in respect of any goods or services is identical with another trade mark which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in the name of the same proprie tor in respect of the same goods or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000258", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(1) Where a trade mar k which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in respect of any goods or services is identical with another trade mark which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in the name of the same proprie tor in respect of the same goods or description of goods or same services or description of services or so nearly resembles it as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion if used by a person other than the proprietor, the Registrar may, at any time, requ ire that the trade marks shall be entered on the register as associated trade marks.\n(2) Where there is an identity or near resemblance of marks that are registered, or are the subject of applications for registration in the name of the same proprietor, in respect of goods and services which are associated with those goods or services, or goods or services of that description, sub -section ( 1) shall apply as it applies as where there is an identity or near resemblance of marks that are registered, or are the subject of applications for registration, in the name of the same proprietor in respect of the same goods or description of goods or same services or description of services.", "question": "Under Section 16 (Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a trade mar k which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in respect of any goods or services is identical with another trade mark which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in the name of the same proprie tor in respect of the same goods or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000259", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(1) Where a trade mar k which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in respect of any goods or services is identical with another trade mark which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in the name of the same proprie tor in respect of the same goods or description of goods or same services or description of services or so nearly resembles it as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion if used by a person other than the proprietor, the Registrar may, at any time, requ ire that the trade marks shall be entered on the register as associated trade marks.\n(2) Where there is an identity or near resemblance of marks that are registered, or are the subject of applications for registration in the name of the same proprietor, in respect of goods and services which are associated with those goods or services, or goods or services of that description, sub -section ( 1) shall apply as it applies as where there is an identity or near resemblance of marks that are registered, or are the subject of applications for registration, in the name of the same proprietor in respect of the same goods or description of goods or same services or description of services.", "question": "Under Section 16 (Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where there is an identity or near resemblance of marks that are registered, or are the subject of applications for registration in the name of the same proprietor, in respect of goods and services which are associated with those goods or services, or goods or services of that description, sub -section ( 1) shall"], "answer_start": [625]}}
{"id": "tm_000260", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(1) Where a trade mar k which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in respect of any goods or services is identical with another trade mark which is registered, or is the subject of an application for registration, in the name of the same proprie tor in respect of the same goods or description of goods or same services or description of services or so nearly resembles it as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion if used by a person other than the proprietor, the Registrar may, at any time, requ ire that the trade marks shall be entered on the register as associated trade marks.\n(2) Where there is an identity or near resemblance of marks that are registered, or are the subject of applications for registration in the name of the same proprietor, in respect of goods and services which are associated with those goods or services, or goods or services of that description, sub -section ( 1) shall apply as it applies as where there is an identity or near resemblance of marks that are registered, or are the subject of applications for registration, in the name of the same proprietor in respect of the same goods or description of goods or same services or description of services.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 16?", "answers": {"text": ["Where there is an identity or near resemblance of marks that are registered, or are the subject of applications for registration in the name of the same proprietor, in respect of goods and services which are associated with those goods or services, or goods or services of that description, sub -section ( 1) shall"], "answer_start": [625]}}
{"id": "tm_000261", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(3) Where a trade mark and any part thereof are, in accordance with the provisio ns of sub-section (1) of section 15, registered as separate trade marks in the name of the same proprietor, they shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(4) All trade marks registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section\n(3) of section 15 as a series in one registration shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(5) On application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor of two or more trade marks registered as associated trade marks, the Registrar may dissolve the association as respects any of them if he is satisfied that there would be no likelihood of deception or confusion being caused if that trade mark were used by any other person in relation to any of th e goods or services or both in respect of which it is registered, and may amend the register accordingly.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 16?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a trade mark and any part thereof are, in accordance with the provisio ns of sub-section (1) of section 15, registered as separate trade marks in the name of the same proprietor, they shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000262", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(3) Where a trade mark and any part thereof are, in accordance with the provisio ns of sub-section (1) of section 15, registered as separate trade marks in the name of the same proprietor, they shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(4) All trade marks registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section\n(3) of section 15 as a series in one registration shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(5) On application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor of two or more trade marks registered as associated trade marks, the Registrar may dissolve the association as respects any of them if he is satisfied that there would be no likelihood of deception or confusion being caused if that trade mark were used by any other person in relation to any of th e goods or services or both in respect of which it is registered, and may amend the register accordingly.", "question": "In Section 16, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a trade mark and any part thereof are, in accordance with the provisio ns of sub-section (1) of section 15, registered as separate trade marks in the name of the same proprietor, they shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000263", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(3) Where a trade mark and any part thereof are, in accordance with the provisio ns of sub-section (1) of section 15, registered as separate trade marks in the name of the same proprietor, they shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(4) All trade marks registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section\n(3) of section 15 as a series in one registration shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(5) On application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor of two or more trade marks registered as associated trade marks, the Registrar may dissolve the association as respects any of them if he is satisfied that there would be no likelihood of deception or confusion being caused if that trade mark were used by any other person in relation to any of th e goods or services or both in respect of which it is registered, and may amend the register accordingly.", "question": "In Section 16, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["All trade marks registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section"], "answer_start": [273]}}
{"id": "tm_000264", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(3) Where a trade mark and any part thereof are, in accordance with the provisio ns of sub-section (1) of section 15, registered as separate trade marks in the name of the same proprietor, they shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(4) All trade marks registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section\n(3) of section 15 as a series in one registration shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(5) On application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor of two or more trade marks registered as associated trade marks, the Registrar may dissolve the association as respects any of them if he is satisfied that there would be no likelihood of deception or confusion being caused if that trade mark were used by any other person in relation to any of th e goods or services or both in respect of which it is registered, and may amend the register accordingly.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 16 state?", "answers": {"text": ["All trade marks registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section"], "answer_start": [273]}}
{"id": "tm_000265", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(3) Where a trade mark and any part thereof are, in accordance with the provisio ns of sub-section (1) of section 15, registered as separate trade marks in the name of the same proprietor, they shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(4) All trade marks registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section\n(3) of section 15 as a series in one registration shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(5) On application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor of two or more trade marks registered as associated trade marks, the Registrar may dissolve the association as respects any of them if he is satisfied that there would be no likelihood of deception or confusion being caused if that trade mark were used by any other person in relation to any of th e goods or services or both in respect of which it is registered, and may amend the register accordingly.", "question": "What does sub-section (3) of Section 16 state?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 15 as a series in one registration shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks."], "answer_start": [353]}}
{"id": "tm_000266", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(3) Where a trade mark and any part thereof are, in accordance with the provisio ns of sub-section (1) of section 15, registered as separate trade marks in the name of the same proprietor, they shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(4) All trade marks registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section\n(3) of section 15 as a series in one registration shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(5) On application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor of two or more trade marks registered as associated trade marks, the Registrar may dissolve the association as respects any of them if he is satisfied that there would be no likelihood of deception or confusion being caused if that trade mark were used by any other person in relation to any of th e goods or services or both in respect of which it is registered, and may amend the register accordingly.", "question": "Under Section 16 (Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (3)?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 15 as a series in one registration shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks."], "answer_start": [353]}}
{"id": "tm_000267", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(3) Where a trade mark and any part thereof are, in accordance with the provisio ns of sub-section (1) of section 15, registered as separate trade marks in the name of the same proprietor, they shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(4) All trade marks registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section\n(3) of section 15 as a series in one registration shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(5) On application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor of two or more trade marks registered as associated trade marks, the Registrar may dissolve the association as respects any of them if he is satisfied that there would be no likelihood of deception or confusion being caused if that trade mark were used by any other person in relation to any of th e goods or services or both in respect of which it is registered, and may amend the register accordingly.", "question": "Under Section 16 (Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["On application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor of two or more trade marks registered as associated trade marks, the Registrar may dissolve the association as respects any of them if he is satisfied that there would be no likelihood of deception or confusion being caused if that trade mark"], "answer_start": [478]}}
{"id": "tm_000268", "title": "Section 16: Registration of trade m arks as associated trade marks", "context": "(3) Where a trade mark and any part thereof are, in accordance with the provisio ns of sub-section (1) of section 15, registered as separate trade marks in the name of the same proprietor, they shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(4) All trade marks registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section\n(3) of section 15 as a series in one registration shall be deemed to be, and shall be registered as, associated trade marks.\n(5) On application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor of two or more trade marks registered as associated trade marks, the Registrar may dissolve the association as respects any of them if he is satisfied that there would be no likelihood of deception or confusion being caused if that trade mark were used by any other person in relation to any of th e goods or services or both in respect of which it is registered, and may amend the register accordingly.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (5) of Section 16?", "answers": {"text": ["On application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor of two or more trade marks registered as associated trade marks, the Registrar may dissolve the association as respects any of them if he is satisfied that there would be no likelihood of deception or confusion being caused if that trade mark"], "answer_start": [478]}}
{"id": "tm_000277", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark.\n(2) A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services.\n(3) Every application under sub -section\n(1) shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that where the applicant or any of the joint applicants does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application, is situate.\n(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 18 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000278", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark.\n(2) A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services.\n(3) Every application under sub -section\n(1) shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that where the applicant or any of the joint applicants does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application, is situate.\n(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit.", "question": "Under Section 18 (Application for registration), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000279", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark.\n(2) A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services.\n(3) Every application under sub -section\n(1) shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that where the applicant or any of the joint applicants does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application, is situate.\n(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit.", "question": "Under Section 18 (Application for registration), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services."], "answer_start": [242]}}
{"id": "tm_000280", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark.\n(2) A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services.\n(3) Every application under sub -section\n(1) shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that where the applicant or any of the joint applicants does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application, is situate.\n(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 18?", "answers": {"text": ["A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services."], "answer_start": [242]}}
{"id": "tm_000281", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark.\n(2) A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services.\n(3) Every application under sub -section\n(1) shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that where the applicant or any of the joint applicants does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application, is situate.\n(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 18?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application under sub -section"], "answer_start": [442]}}
{"id": "tm_000282", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark.\n(2) A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services.\n(3) Every application under sub -section\n(1) shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that where the applicant or any of the joint applicants does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application, is situate.\n(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit.", "question": "In Section 18, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application under sub -section"], "answer_start": [442]}}
{"id": "tm_000283", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark.\n(2) A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services.\n(3) Every application under sub -section\n(1) shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that where the applicant or any of the joint applicants does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application, is situate.\n(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit.", "question": "In Section 18, what does sub-section (1) say?", "answers": {"text": ["shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business"], "answer_start": [483]}}
{"id": "tm_000284", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark.\n(2) A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services.\n(3) Every application under sub -section\n(1) shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that where the applicant or any of the joint applicants does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application, is situate.\n(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 18 state?", "answers": {"text": ["shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business"], "answer_start": [483]}}
{"id": "tm_000285", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark.\n(2) A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services.\n(3) Every application under sub -section\n(1) shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that where the applicant or any of the joint applicants does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application, is situate.\n(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 18 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit."], "answer_start": [1137]}}
{"id": "tm_000286", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trade mark used or proposed to be use d by him, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his trade mark.\n(2) A single application may be made for registration of a trade mark for different classes of goods and services and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods or services.\n(3) Every application under sub -section\n(1) shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of busine ss in India of the applicant or in the case of joint applicants the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that where the applicant or any of the joint applicants does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application, is situate.\n(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit.", "question": "Under Section 18 (Application for registration), what is provided in sub-section (4)?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments, modifications, conditions or limitation s, if any, as he may think fit."], "answer_start": [1137]}}
{"id": "tm_000287", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(5) In the case of a re fusal or conditional acceptance of an application, the Registrar shall record in writing the grounds for such refusal or conditional acceptance and the materials used by him in arriving at his decision.", "question": "Under Section 18 (Application for registration), what is provided in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of a re fusal or conditional acceptance of an application, the Registrar shall record in writing the grounds for such refusal or conditional acceptance and the materials used by him in arriving at his decision."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000288", "title": "Section 18: Application for registration", "context": "(5) In the case of a re fusal or conditional acceptance of an application, the Registrar shall record in writing the grounds for such refusal or conditional acceptance and the materials used by him in arriving at his decision.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (5) of Section 18?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of a re fusal or conditional acceptance of an application, the Registrar shall record in writing the grounds for such refusal or conditional acceptance and the materials used by him in arriving at his decision."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000291", "title": "Section 20: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Regis trar shall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted, to be advertised in the prescribed manner: Provided that the Registrar may cause t he application to be advertised before acceptance if it relates to a trade mark to which sub-section (1) of section 9 and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 11 apply, or in any other case where it appears to him that it is expedient by reason of any excep tional circumstances so to do. (2) Where—\n(a) an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1); or\n(b) after advertisement of an application,—\n(i) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(ii) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause\n(b) may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 20 state?", "answers": {"text": ["an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1)"], "answer_start": [706]}}
{"id": "tm_000292", "title": "Section 20: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Regis trar shall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted, to be advertised in the prescribed manner: Provided that the Registrar may cause t he application to be advertised before acceptance if it relates to a trade mark to which sub-section (1) of section 9 and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 11 apply, or in any other case where it appears to him that it is expedient by reason of any excep tional circumstances so to do. (2) Where—\n(a) an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1); or\n(b) after advertisement of an application,—\n(i) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(ii) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause\n(b) may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "Under Section 20 (Advertisement of application), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1)"], "answer_start": [706]}}
{"id": "tm_000293", "title": "Section 20: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Regis trar shall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted, to be advertised in the prescribed manner: Provided that the Registrar may cause t he application to be advertised before acceptance if it relates to a trade mark to which sub-section (1) of section 9 and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 11 apply, or in any other case where it appears to him that it is expedient by reason of any excep tional circumstances so to do. (2) Where—\n(a) an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1); or\n(b) after advertisement of an application,—\n(i) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(ii) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause\n(b) may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "Under Section 20 (Advertisement of application), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["after advertisement of an application,—"], "answer_start": [789]}}
{"id": "tm_000294", "title": "Section 20: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Regis trar shall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted, to be advertised in the prescribed manner: Provided that the Registrar may cause t he application to be advertised before acceptance if it relates to a trade mark to which sub-section (1) of section 9 and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 11 apply, or in any other case where it appears to him that it is expedient by reason of any excep tional circumstances so to do. (2) Where—\n(a) an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1); or\n(b) after advertisement of an application,—\n(i) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(ii) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause\n(b) may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 20?", "answers": {"text": ["after advertisement of an application,—"], "answer_start": [789]}}
{"id": "tm_000295", "title": "Section 20: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Regis trar shall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted, to be advertised in the prescribed manner: Provided that the Registrar may cause t he application to be advertised before acceptance if it relates to a trade mark to which sub-section (1) of section 9 and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 11 apply, or in any other case where it appears to him that it is expedient by reason of any excep tional circumstances so to do. (2) Where—\n(a) an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1); or\n(b) after advertisement of an application,—\n(i) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(ii) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause\n(b) may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 20?", "answers": {"text": ["an error in the application has been corrected"], "answer_start": [833]}}
{"id": "tm_000296", "title": "Section 20: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Regis trar shall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted, to be advertised in the prescribed manner: Provided that the Registrar may cause t he application to be advertised before acceptance if it relates to a trade mark to which sub-section (1) of section 9 and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 11 apply, or in any other case where it appears to him that it is expedient by reason of any excep tional circumstances so to do. (2) Where—\n(a) an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1); or\n(b) after advertisement of an application,—\n(i) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(ii) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause\n(b) may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "In Section 20, what does clause (i) say?", "answers": {"text": ["an error in the application has been corrected"], "answer_start": [833]}}
{"id": "tm_000297", "title": "Section 20: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Regis trar shall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted, to be advertised in the prescribed manner: Provided that the Registrar may cause t he application to be advertised before acceptance if it relates to a trade mark to which sub-section (1) of section 9 and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 11 apply, or in any other case where it appears to him that it is expedient by reason of any excep tional circumstances so to do. (2) Where—\n(a) an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1); or\n(b) after advertisement of an application,—\n(i) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(ii) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause\n(b) may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "In Section 20, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause"], "answer_start": [889]}}
{"id": "tm_000298", "title": "Section 20: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Regis trar shall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted, to be advertised in the prescribed manner: Provided that the Registrar may cause t he application to be advertised before acceptance if it relates to a trade mark to which sub-section (1) of section 9 and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 11 apply, or in any other case where it appears to him that it is expedient by reason of any excep tional circumstances so to do. (2) Where—\n(a) an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1); or\n(b) after advertisement of an application,—\n(i) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(ii) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause\n(b) may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 20 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause"], "answer_start": [889]}}
{"id": "tm_000299", "title": "Section 20: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Regis trar shall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted, to be advertised in the prescribed manner: Provided that the Registrar may cause t he application to be advertised before acceptance if it relates to a trade mark to which sub-section (1) of section 9 and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 11 apply, or in any other case where it appears to him that it is expedient by reason of any excep tional circumstances so to do. (2) Where—\n(a) an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1); or\n(b) after advertisement of an application,—\n(i) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(ii) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause\n(b) may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 20 state?", "answers": {"text": ["may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application."], "answer_start": [1077]}}
{"id": "tm_000300", "title": "Section 20: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Regis trar shall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted, to be advertised in the prescribed manner: Provided that the Registrar may cause t he application to be advertised before acceptance if it relates to a trade mark to which sub-section (1) of section 9 and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 11 apply, or in any other case where it appears to him that it is expedient by reason of any excep tional circumstances so to do. (2) Where—\n(a) an application has been advertised before acceptance under sub-section (1); or\n(b) after advertisement of an application,—\n(i) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(ii) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 22, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or in any case falling under clause\n(b) may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "Under Section 20 (Advertisement of application), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application."], "answer_start": [1077]}}
{"id": "tm_000301", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(1) Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition.\n(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 21 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000302", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(1) Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition.\n(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.", "question": "Under Section 21 (Opposition to registration), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000303", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(1) Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition.\n(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.", "question": "Under Section 21 (Opposition to registration), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his"], "answer_start": [285]}}
{"id": "tm_000304", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(1) Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition.\n(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 21?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his"], "answer_start": [285]}}
{"id": "tm_000305", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(1) Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition.\n(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 21?", "answers": {"text": ["If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition."], "answer_start": [689]}}
{"id": "tm_000306", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(1) Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition.\n(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.", "question": "In Section 21, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition."], "answer_start": [689]}}
{"id": "tm_000307", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(1) Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition.\n(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.", "question": "In Section 21, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire."], "answer_start": [825]}}
{"id": "tm_000308", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(1) Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition.\n(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 21 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire."], "answer_start": [825]}}
{"id": "tm_000309", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(1) Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition.\n(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.", "question": "What does sub-section (5) of Section 21 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not."], "answer_start": [1070]}}
{"id": "tm_000310", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(1) Any person may, within four months from the date of the advertisement or re -advertisement of an application for registration, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, to the Registrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counterstatement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition.\n(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.", "question": "Under Section 21 (Opposition to registration), what is provided in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not."], "answer_start": [1070]}}
{"id": "tm_000311", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(6) Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter -statement after receipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require him to give security for the costs of proceedings before him, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned.\n(7) The Registrar may, on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter-statement on such terms as he thinks just.", "question": "Under Section 21 (Opposition to registration), what is provided in sub-section (6)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter -statement after receipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require him to give security for the costs of proceedings before him, and in default of such security being duly given, may"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000312", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(6) Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter -statement after receipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require him to give security for the costs of proceedings before him, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned.\n(7) The Registrar may, on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter-statement on such terms as he thinks just.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (6) of Section 21?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter -statement after receipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require him to give security for the costs of proceedings before him, and in default of such security being duly given, may"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000313", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(6) Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter -statement after receipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require him to give security for the costs of proceedings before him, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned.\n(7) The Registrar may, on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter-statement on such terms as he thinks just.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (7) of Section 21?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter-statement on such terms as he thinks just."], "answer_start": [398]}}
{"id": "tm_000314", "title": "Section 21: Opposition to registration", "context": "(6) Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter -statement after receipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require him to give security for the costs of proceedings before him, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned.\n(7) The Registrar may, on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter-statement on such terms as he thinks just.", "question": "In Section 21, what does sub-section (7) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter-statement on such terms as he thinks just."], "answer_start": [398]}}
{"id": "tm_000315", "title": "Section 22: Correction and amendment", "context": "The Registrar may, on such terms as he thinks just, at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 18, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit a n amendment of the application: Provided that if an amendment is made to a single application referred to in sub -section (2) of section 18 involving division of such application into two or more applications, the date of making of the initial application shall be deemed to be the date of making of the divided applications so divided.", "question": "What does Section 22 state about correction and amendment?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on such terms as he thinks just, at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 18, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit a n amendment of the application"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000316", "title": "Section 22: Correction and amendment", "context": "The Registrar may, on such terms as he thinks just, at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 18, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit a n amendment of the application: Provided that if an amendment is made to a single application referred to in sub -section (2) of section 18 involving division of such application into two or more applications, the date of making of the initial application shall be deemed to be the date of making of the divided applications so divided.", "question": "Under Section 22, what is provided regarding correction and amendment?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on such terms as he thinks just, at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 18, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit a n amendment of the application"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000317", "title": "Section 23: Registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 19, when an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been deci ded in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said trade mark within eighteen months of the filing of the application and the trade mark when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 154, be deemed to be the date of registration.\n(2) On the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a trade mark is not comple ted within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice.\n(4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 23 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 19, when an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000318", "title": "Section 23: Registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 19, when an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been deci ded in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said trade mark within eighteen months of the filing of the application and the trade mark when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 154, be deemed to be the date of registration.\n(2) On the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a trade mark is not comple ted within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice.\n(4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "Under Section 23 (Registration), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 19, when an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000319", "title": "Section 23: Registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 19, when an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been deci ded in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said trade mark within eighteen months of the filing of the application and the trade mark when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 154, be deemed to be the date of registration.\n(2) On the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a trade mark is not comple ted within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice.\n(4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "Under Section 23 (Registration), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["On the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry."], "answer_start": [697]}}
{"id": "tm_000320", "title": "Section 23: Registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 19, when an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been deci ded in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said trade mark within eighteen months of the filing of the application and the trade mark when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 154, be deemed to be the date of registration.\n(2) On the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a trade mark is not comple ted within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice.\n(4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 23?", "answers": {"text": ["On the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry."], "answer_start": [697]}}
{"id": "tm_000321", "title": "Section 23: Registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 19, when an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been deci ded in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said trade mark within eighteen months of the filing of the application and the trade mark when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 154, be deemed to be the date of registration.\n(2) On the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a trade mark is not comple ted within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice.\n(4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 23?", "answers": {"text": ["Where registration of a trade mark is not comple ted within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time"], "answer_start": [897]}}
{"id": "tm_000322", "title": "Section 23: Registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 19, when an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been deci ded in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said trade mark within eighteen months of the filing of the application and the trade mark when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 154, be deemed to be the date of registration.\n(2) On the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a trade mark is not comple ted within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice.\n(4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "In Section 23, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where registration of a trade mark is not comple ted within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time"], "answer_start": [897]}}
{"id": "tm_000323", "title": "Section 23: Registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 19, when an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been deci ded in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said trade mark within eighteen months of the filing of the application and the trade mark when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 154, be deemed to be the date of registration.\n(2) On the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a trade mark is not comple ted within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice.\n(4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "In Section 23, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake."], "answer_start": [1255]}}
{"id": "tm_000324", "title": "Section 23: Registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 19, when an application for registration of a trade mark has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been deci ded in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said trade mark within eighteen months of the filing of the application and the trade mark when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 154, be deemed to be the date of registration.\n(2) On the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a trade mark is not comple ted within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice.\n(4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 23 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake."], "answer_start": [1255]}}
{"id": "tm_000325", "title": "Section 24: Jointly owned trade marks", "context": "(1) Save as provided in sub -section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who use a trade mark independently, or propose so as to use it, as joint proprietors thereof.\n(2) Where the relations between two or more persons interested in a trade mar k are such that no one of them is entitled as between himself and the other or others of them to use it except— (a) on behalf of both or all of them; or\\ (b) in relation to an article or service with which both or all of them are connected in the course of trade, those persons may be registered as joint proprietors of the trade mark, and this Act shall have effect in relation to any rights to the use of the trade mark vested in those persons as if those rights had been vested in a single person.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 24 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Save as provided in sub -section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who use a trade mark independently, or propose so as to use it, as joint proprietors thereof."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000326", "title": "Section 24: Jointly owned trade marks", "context": "(1) Save as provided in sub -section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who use a trade mark independently, or propose so as to use it, as joint proprietors thereof.\n(2) Where the relations between two or more persons interested in a trade mar k are such that no one of them is entitled as between himself and the other or others of them to use it except— (a) on behalf of both or all of them; or\\ (b) in relation to an article or service with which both or all of them are connected in the course of trade, those persons may be registered as joint proprietors of the trade mark, and this Act shall have effect in relation to any rights to the use of the trade mark vested in those persons as if those rights had been vested in a single person.", "question": "Under Section 24 (Jointly owned trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Save as provided in sub -section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who use a trade mark independently, or propose so as to use it, as joint proprietors thereof."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000327", "title": "Section 24: Jointly owned trade marks", "context": "(1) Save as provided in sub -section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who use a trade mark independently, or propose so as to use it, as joint proprietors thereof.\n(2) Where the relations between two or more persons interested in a trade mar k are such that no one of them is entitled as between himself and the other or others of them to use it except— (a) on behalf of both or all of them; or\\ (b) in relation to an article or service with which both or all of them are connected in the course of trade, those persons may be registered as joint proprietors of the trade mark, and this Act shall have effect in relation to any rights to the use of the trade mark vested in those persons as if those rights had been vested in a single person.", "question": "Under Section 24 (Jointly owned trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the relations between two or more persons interested in a trade mar k are such that no one of them is entitled as between himself and the other or others of them to use it except— (a) on behalf of both or all of them"], "answer_start": [216]}}
{"id": "tm_000328", "title": "Section 24: Jointly owned trade marks", "context": "(1) Save as provided in sub -section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who use a trade mark independently, or propose so as to use it, as joint proprietors thereof.\n(2) Where the relations between two or more persons interested in a trade mar k are such that no one of them is entitled as between himself and the other or others of them to use it except— (a) on behalf of both or all of them; or\\ (b) in relation to an article or service with which both or all of them are connected in the course of trade, those persons may be registered as joint proprietors of the trade mark, and this Act shall have effect in relation to any rights to the use of the trade mark vested in those persons as if those rights had been vested in a single person.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 24?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the relations between two or more persons interested in a trade mar k are such that no one of them is entitled as between himself and the other or others of them to use it except— (a) on behalf of both or all of them"], "answer_start": [216]}}
{"id": "tm_000343", "title": "Section 28: Ri ghts conferred by registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the registration of a trade mark shall, if valid, give to the registered proprietor of the trade mark the exclusive right to the use of the trade mark in relation to the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and to obtain relief in respect of infringement of the trade mark in t he manner provided by this Act.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject.\n(3) Where two or more persons are registered proprietors of trade marks, which are identical with or nearly resemble each other, the exclusive right to the use of any of those trade marks shall not (except so far as their respective rights are subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register) be deemed to have been acquired by any one of those persons as against any other of those persons merely by registration of the trade marks but each of those persons has otherwise the same rights as against other persons (not being registered users using by way of permitted use) as he would have if he were the sole registered proprietor.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 28 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the registration of a trade mark shall, if valid, give to the registered proprietor of the trade mark the exclusive right to the use of the trade mark in relation to the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and to obtain relief in respect of"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000344", "title": "Section 28: Ri ghts conferred by registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the registration of a trade mark shall, if valid, give to the registered proprietor of the trade mark the exclusive right to the use of the trade mark in relation to the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and to obtain relief in respect of infringement of the trade mark in t he manner provided by this Act.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject.\n(3) Where two or more persons are registered proprietors of trade marks, which are identical with or nearly resemble each other, the exclusive right to the use of any of those trade marks shall not (except so far as their respective rights are subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register) be deemed to have been acquired by any one of those persons as against any other of those persons merely by registration of the trade marks but each of those persons has otherwise the same rights as against other persons (not being registered users using by way of permitted use) as he would have if he were the sole registered proprietor.", "question": "Under Section 28 (Ri ghts conferred by registration), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the registration of a trade mark shall, if valid, give to the registered proprietor of the trade mark the exclusive right to the use of the trade mark in relation to the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and to obtain relief in respect of"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000345", "title": "Section 28: Ri ghts conferred by registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the registration of a trade mark shall, if valid, give to the registered proprietor of the trade mark the exclusive right to the use of the trade mark in relation to the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and to obtain relief in respect of infringement of the trade mark in t he manner provided by this Act.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject.\n(3) Where two or more persons are registered proprietors of trade marks, which are identical with or nearly resemble each other, the exclusive right to the use of any of those trade marks shall not (except so far as their respective rights are subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register) be deemed to have been acquired by any one of those persons as against any other of those persons merely by registration of the trade marks but each of those persons has otherwise the same rights as against other persons (not being registered users using by way of permitted use) as he would have if he were the sole registered proprietor.", "question": "Under Section 28 (Ri ghts conferred by registration), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The exclusive right to the use of a trade mark given under sub -section"], "answer_start": [393]}}
{"id": "tm_000346", "title": "Section 28: Ri ghts conferred by registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the registration of a trade mark shall, if valid, give to the registered proprietor of the trade mark the exclusive right to the use of the trade mark in relation to the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and to obtain relief in respect of infringement of the trade mark in t he manner provided by this Act.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject.\n(3) Where two or more persons are registered proprietors of trade marks, which are identical with or nearly resemble each other, the exclusive right to the use of any of those trade marks shall not (except so far as their respective rights are subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register) be deemed to have been acquired by any one of those persons as against any other of those persons merely by registration of the trade marks but each of those persons has otherwise the same rights as against other persons (not being registered users using by way of permitted use) as he would have if he were the sole registered proprietor.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 28?", "answers": {"text": ["The exclusive right to the use of a trade mark given under sub -section"], "answer_start": [393]}}
{"id": "tm_000347", "title": "Section 28: Ri ghts conferred by registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the registration of a trade mark shall, if valid, give to the registered proprietor of the trade mark the exclusive right to the use of the trade mark in relation to the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and to obtain relief in respect of infringement of the trade mark in t he manner provided by this Act.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject.\n(3) Where two or more persons are registered proprietors of trade marks, which are identical with or nearly resemble each other, the exclusive right to the use of any of those trade marks shall not (except so far as their respective rights are subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register) be deemed to have been acquired by any one of those persons as against any other of those persons merely by registration of the trade marks but each of those persons has otherwise the same rights as against other persons (not being registered users using by way of permitted use) as he would have if he were the sole registered proprietor.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (1) of Section 28?", "answers": {"text": ["shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject."], "answer_start": [469]}}
{"id": "tm_000348", "title": "Section 28: Ri ghts conferred by registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the registration of a trade mark shall, if valid, give to the registered proprietor of the trade mark the exclusive right to the use of the trade mark in relation to the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and to obtain relief in respect of infringement of the trade mark in t he manner provided by this Act.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject.\n(3) Where two or more persons are registered proprietors of trade marks, which are identical with or nearly resemble each other, the exclusive right to the use of any of those trade marks shall not (except so far as their respective rights are subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register) be deemed to have been acquired by any one of those persons as against any other of those persons merely by registration of the trade marks but each of those persons has otherwise the same rights as against other persons (not being registered users using by way of permitted use) as he would have if he were the sole registered proprietor.", "question": "In Section 28, what does sub-section (1) say?", "answers": {"text": ["shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject."], "answer_start": [469]}}
{"id": "tm_000349", "title": "Section 28: Ri ghts conferred by registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the registration of a trade mark shall, if valid, give to the registered proprietor of the trade mark the exclusive right to the use of the trade mark in relation to the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and to obtain relief in respect of infringement of the trade mark in t he manner provided by this Act.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject.\n(3) Where two or more persons are registered proprietors of trade marks, which are identical with or nearly resemble each other, the exclusive right to the use of any of those trade marks shall not (except so far as their respective rights are subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register) be deemed to have been acquired by any one of those persons as against any other of those persons merely by registration of the trade marks but each of those persons has otherwise the same rights as against other persons (not being registered users using by way of permitted use) as he would have if he were the sole registered proprietor.", "question": "In Section 28, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where two or more persons are registered proprietors of trade marks, which are identical with or nearly resemble each other, the exclusive right to the use of any of those trade marks shall not (except so far as their respective rights are subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register) be deemed to"], "answer_start": [562]}}
{"id": "tm_000350", "title": "Section 28: Ri ghts conferred by registration", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the registration of a trade mark shall, if valid, give to the registered proprietor of the trade mark the exclusive right to the use of the trade mark in relation to the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and to obtain relief in respect of infringement of the trade mark in t he manner provided by this Act.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject.\n(3) Where two or more persons are registered proprietors of trade marks, which are identical with or nearly resemble each other, the exclusive right to the use of any of those trade marks shall not (except so far as their respective rights are subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register) be deemed to have been acquired by any one of those persons as against any other of those persons merely by registration of the trade marks but each of those persons has otherwise the same rights as against other persons (not being registered users using by way of permitted use) as he would have if he were the sole registered proprietor.", "question": "What does sub-section (3) of Section 28 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Where two or more persons are registered proprietors of trade marks, which are identical with or nearly resemble each other, the exclusive right to the use of any of those trade marks shall not (except so far as their respective rights are subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register) be deemed to"], "answer_start": [562]}}
{"id": "tm_000351", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(a) its identity with the registere d trade mark and the similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to the registered trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 29 state?", "answers": {"text": ["its identity with the registere d trade mark and the similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000352", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(a) its identity with the registere d trade mark and the similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to the registered trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark; or", "question": "Under Section 29 (Infringement of registered trade marks), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["its identity with the registere d trade mark and the similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000353", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(a) its identity with the registere d trade mark and the similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to the registered trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark; or", "question": "Under Section 29 (Infringement of registered trade marks), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["its similarity to the registered trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [750]}}
{"id": "tm_000354", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(a) its identity with the registere d trade mark and the similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark; or\n(b) its similarity to the registered trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 29?", "answers": {"text": ["its similarity to the registered trade mark and the identity or similarity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [750]}}
{"id": "tm_000355", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) its identity with the registered trade mark and the identity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark, is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public, or which is likely to have an association with the registered trade mark. (3) In a ny case falling under clause ( c) of sub -section (2), the court shall presume that it is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public. (4) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to the registered trade mark; and\n(b) is used in relation to goods or services which are not similar to those for which the trade mark is registered; and", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 29?", "answers": {"text": ["its identity with the registered trade mark and the identity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark, is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public, or which is likely to have an association with the registered trade mark."], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000356", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) its identity with the registered trade mark and the identity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark, is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public, or which is likely to have an association with the registered trade mark. (3) In a ny case falling under clause ( c) of sub -section (2), the court shall presume that it is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public. (4) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to the registered trade mark; and\n(b) is used in relation to goods or services which are not similar to those for which the trade mark is registered; and", "question": "In Section 29, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["its identity with the registered trade mark and the identity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark, is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public, or which is likely to have an association with the registered trade mark."], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000357", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) its identity with the registered trade mark and the identity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark, is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public, or which is likely to have an association with the registered trade mark. (3) In a ny case falling under clause ( c) of sub -section (2), the court shall presume that it is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public. (4) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to the registered trade mark; and\n(b) is used in relation to goods or services which are not similar to those for which the trade mark is registered; and", "question": "In Section 29, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["is identical with or similar to the registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [1204]}}
{"id": "tm_000358", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) its identity with the registered trade mark and the identity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark, is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public, or which is likely to have an association with the registered trade mark. (3) In a ny case falling under clause ( c) of sub -section (2), the court shall presume that it is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public. (4) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to the registered trade mark; and\n(b) is used in relation to goods or services which are not similar to those for which the trade mark is registered; and", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 29 state?", "answers": {"text": ["is identical with or similar to the registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [1204]}}
{"id": "tm_000359", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) its identity with the registered trade mark and the identity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark, is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public, or which is likely to have an association with the registered trade mark. (3) In a ny case falling under clause ( c) of sub -section (2), the court shall presume that it is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public. (4) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to the registered trade mark; and\n(b) is used in relation to goods or services which are not similar to those for which the trade mark is registered; and", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 29 state?", "answers": {"text": ["is used in relation to goods or services which are not similar to those for which the trade mark is registered"], "answer_start": [1271]}}
{"id": "tm_000360", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) its identity with the registered trade mark and the identity of the goods or services covered by such registered trade mark, is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public, or which is likely to have an association with the registered trade mark. (3) In a ny case falling under clause ( c) of sub -section (2), the court shall presume that it is likely to cause confusion on the part of the public. (4) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which—\n(a) is identical with or similar to the registered trade mark; and\n(b) is used in relation to goods or services which are not similar to those for which the trade mark is registered; and", "question": "Under Section 29 (Infringement of registered trade marks), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["is used in relation to goods or services which are not similar to those for which the trade mark is registered"], "answer_start": [1271]}}
{"id": "tm_000361", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) the registered trade mark has a reputation in India and the use of the mark without due cause takes unfair advantage of or is detrimental to, the distinctive character or repute of the registered trade mark. (5) A registered trade mark is infringed by a pers on if he uses such registered trade mark, as his trade name or part of his trade name, or name of his business concern or part of the name , of his business concern dealing in goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered. (6) For the purposes of this section, a person uses a registered mark, if, in particular, he—\n(a) affixes it to goods or the packaging thereof;", "question": "Under Section 29 (Infringement of registered trade marks), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["the registered trade mark has a reputation in India and the use of the mark without due cause takes unfair advantage of or is detrimental to, the distinctive character or repute of the registered trade mark."], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000362", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) the registered trade mark has a reputation in India and the use of the mark without due cause takes unfair advantage of or is detrimental to, the distinctive character or repute of the registered trade mark. (5) A registered trade mark is infringed by a pers on if he uses such registered trade mark, as his trade name or part of his trade name, or name of his business concern or part of the name , of his business concern dealing in goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered. (6) For the purposes of this section, a person uses a registered mark, if, in particular, he—\n(a) affixes it to goods or the packaging thereof;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 29?", "answers": {"text": ["the registered trade mark has a reputation in India and the use of the mark without due cause takes unfair advantage of or is detrimental to, the distinctive character or repute of the registered trade mark."], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000363", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) the registered trade mark has a reputation in India and the use of the mark without due cause takes unfair advantage of or is detrimental to, the distinctive character or repute of the registered trade mark. (5) A registered trade mark is infringed by a pers on if he uses such registered trade mark, as his trade name or part of his trade name, or name of his business concern or part of the name , of his business concern dealing in goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered. (6) For the purposes of this section, a person uses a registered mark, if, in particular, he—\n(a) affixes it to goods or the packaging thereof;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 29?", "answers": {"text": ["affixes it to goods or the packaging thereof;"], "answer_start": [1216]}}
{"id": "tm_000364", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) the registered trade mark has a reputation in India and the use of the mark without due cause takes unfair advantage of or is detrimental to, the distinctive character or repute of the registered trade mark. (5) A registered trade mark is infringed by a pers on if he uses such registered trade mark, as his trade name or part of his trade name, or name of his business concern or part of the name , of his business concern dealing in goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered. (6) For the purposes of this section, a person uses a registered mark, if, in particular, he—\n(a) affixes it to goods or the packaging thereof;", "question": "In Section 29, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["affixes it to goods or the packaging thereof;"], "answer_start": [1216]}}
{"id": "tm_000365", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(b) offers or exposes goods for sale, puts them on the market, or stocks them for those purposes under the registered trade mark, or offers or supplies services under the registered trade mark;\n(c) imports or exports goods under the mark; or", "question": "In Section 29, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["offers or exposes goods for sale, puts them on the market, or stocks them for those purposes under the registered trade mark, or offers or supplies services under the registered trade mark;"], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000366", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(b) offers or exposes goods for sale, puts them on the market, or stocks them for those purposes under the registered trade mark, or offers or supplies services under the registered trade mark;\n(c) imports or exports goods under the mark; or", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 29 state?", "answers": {"text": ["offers or exposes goods for sale, puts them on the market, or stocks them for those purposes under the registered trade mark, or offers or supplies services under the registered trade mark;"], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000367", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(b) offers or exposes goods for sale, puts them on the market, or stocks them for those purposes under the registered trade mark, or offers or supplies services under the registered trade mark;\n(c) imports or exports goods under the mark; or", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 29 state?", "answers": {"text": ["imports or exports goods under the mark"], "answer_start": [809]}}
{"id": "tm_000368", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(b) offers or exposes goods for sale, puts them on the market, or stocks them for those purposes under the registered trade mark, or offers or supplies services under the registered trade mark;\n(c) imports or exports goods under the mark; or", "question": "Under Section 29 (Infringement of registered trade marks), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["imports or exports goods under the mark"], "answer_start": [809]}}
{"id": "tm_000369", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(d) uses the registered trade mark on business papers or in advertising. (7) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who applies s uch registered trade mark to a material intended to be used for labeling or packaging goods, as a business paper, or for advertising goods or services, provided such person, when he applied the mark, knew or had reason to believe that the application of the mark was not duly authorised by the proprietor or a licensee. (8) A registered trade mark is infringed by any advertising of that trade mark if such advertising—\n(a) takes unfair advantage of and is contrary to honest practices in indus trial or commercia l matters; or\n(b) is detrimental to its distinctive character; or", "question": "Under Section 29 (Infringement of registered trade marks), what is provided in clause (d)?", "answers": {"text": ["uses the registered trade mark on business papers or in advertising."], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000370", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(d) uses the registered trade mark on business papers or in advertising. (7) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who applies s uch registered trade mark to a material intended to be used for labeling or packaging goods, as a business paper, or for advertising goods or services, provided such person, when he applied the mark, knew or had reason to believe that the application of the mark was not duly authorised by the proprietor or a licensee. (8) A registered trade mark is infringed by any advertising of that trade mark if such advertising—\n(a) takes unfair advantage of and is contrary to honest practices in indus trial or commercia l matters; or\n(b) is detrimental to its distinctive character; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (d) of Section 29?", "answers": {"text": ["uses the registered trade mark on business papers or in advertising."], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000371", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(d) uses the registered trade mark on business papers or in advertising. (7) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who applies s uch registered trade mark to a material intended to be used for labeling or packaging goods, as a business paper, or for advertising goods or services, provided such person, when he applied the mark, knew or had reason to believe that the application of the mark was not duly authorised by the proprietor or a licensee. (8) A registered trade mark is infringed by any advertising of that trade mark if such advertising—\n(a) takes unfair advantage of and is contrary to honest practices in indus trial or commercia l matters; or\n(b) is detrimental to its distinctive character; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 29?", "answers": {"text": ["takes unfair advantage of and is contrary to honest practices in indus trial or commercia l matters"], "answer_start": [1175]}}
{"id": "tm_000372", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(d) uses the registered trade mark on business papers or in advertising. (7) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who applies s uch registered trade mark to a material intended to be used for labeling or packaging goods, as a business paper, or for advertising goods or services, provided such person, when he applied the mark, knew or had reason to believe that the application of the mark was not duly authorised by the proprietor or a licensee. (8) A registered trade mark is infringed by any advertising of that trade mark if such advertising—\n(a) takes unfair advantage of and is contrary to honest practices in indus trial or commercia l matters; or\n(b) is detrimental to its distinctive character; or", "question": "In Section 29, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["takes unfair advantage of and is contrary to honest practices in indus trial or commercia l matters"], "answer_start": [1175]}}
{"id": "tm_000373", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(d) uses the registered trade mark on business papers or in advertising. (7) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who applies s uch registered trade mark to a material intended to be used for labeling or packaging goods, as a business paper, or for advertising goods or services, provided such person, when he applied the mark, knew or had reason to believe that the application of the mark was not duly authorised by the proprietor or a licensee. (8) A registered trade mark is infringed by any advertising of that trade mark if such advertising—\n(a) takes unfair advantage of and is contrary to honest practices in indus trial or commercia l matters; or\n(b) is detrimental to its distinctive character; or", "question": "In Section 29, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["is detrimental to its distinctive character"], "answer_start": [1283]}}
{"id": "tm_000374", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(d) uses the registered trade mark on business papers or in advertising. (7) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who applies s uch registered trade mark to a material intended to be used for labeling or packaging goods, as a business paper, or for advertising goods or services, provided such person, when he applied the mark, knew or had reason to believe that the application of the mark was not duly authorised by the proprietor or a licensee. (8) A registered trade mark is infringed by any advertising of that trade mark if such advertising—\n(a) takes unfair advantage of and is contrary to honest practices in indus trial or commercia l matters; or\n(b) is detrimental to its distinctive character; or", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 29 state?", "answers": {"text": ["is detrimental to its distinctive character"], "answer_start": [1283]}}
{"id": "tm_000375", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) is against the reputation of the trade mark. (9) Where the distinctive elements of a registered trade mark consist of or include words, the trade mark may be infringed by the spoken use of those words as well as by their visual representation and reference in this section to the use of a mark shall be construed accordingly.", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 29 state?", "answers": {"text": ["is against the reputation of the trade mark."], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000376", "title": "Section 29: Infringement of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which is identical with, or deceptively similar to, the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being used as a trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is infringed by a person who, not being a registered proprietor or a person using by way of permitted use, uses in the course of trade, a mark which because of—\n(c) is against the reputation of the trade mark. (9) Where the distinctive elements of a registered trade mark consist of or include words, the trade mark may be infringed by the spoken use of those words as well as by their visual representation and reference in this section to the use of a mark shall be construed accordingly.", "question": "Under Section 29 (Infringement of registered trade marks), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["is against the reputation of the trade mark."], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "tm_000377", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and\n(b) is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is not infringed where—\n(a) the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;\n(b) a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country outside India or in any other circumstances, to which, having regard to those conditions or limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(c) the use by a person of a trade mark—", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 30 state?", "answers": {"text": ["is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and"], "answer_start": [207]}}
{"id": "tm_000378", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and\n(b) is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is not infringed where—\n(a) the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;\n(b) a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country outside India or in any other circumstances, to which, having regard to those conditions or limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(c) the use by a person of a trade mark—", "question": "Under Section 30 (Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and"], "answer_start": [207]}}
{"id": "tm_000379", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and\n(b) is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is not infringed where—\n(a) the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;\n(b) a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country outside India or in any other circumstances, to which, having regard to those conditions or limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(c) the use by a person of a trade mark—", "question": "Under Section 30 (Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark."], "answer_start": [291]}}
{"id": "tm_000380", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and\n(b) is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is not infringed where—\n(a) the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;\n(b) a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country outside India or in any other circumstances, to which, having regard to those conditions or limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(c) the use by a person of a trade mark—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 30?", "answers": {"text": ["is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark."], "answer_start": [291]}}
{"id": "tm_000381", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and\n(b) is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is not infringed where—\n(a) the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;\n(b) a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country outside India or in any other circumstances, to which, having regard to those conditions or limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(c) the use by a person of a trade mark—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 30?", "answers": {"text": ["the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;"], "answer_start": [468]}}
{"id": "tm_000382", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and\n(b) is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is not infringed where—\n(a) the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;\n(b) a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country outside India or in any other circumstances, to which, having regard to those conditions or limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(c) the use by a person of a trade mark—", "question": "In Section 30, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;"], "answer_start": [468]}}
{"id": "tm_000383", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and\n(b) is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is not infringed where—\n(a) the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;\n(b) a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country outside India or in any other circumstances, to which, having regard to those conditions or limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(c) the use by a person of a trade mark—", "question": "In Section 30, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country"], "answer_start": [706]}}
{"id": "tm_000384", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and\n(b) is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is not infringed where—\n(a) the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;\n(b) a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country outside India or in any other circumstances, to which, having regard to those conditions or limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(c) the use by a person of a trade mark—", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 30 state?", "answers": {"text": ["a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country"], "answer_start": [706]}}
{"id": "tm_000385", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and\n(b) is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is not infringed where—\n(a) the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;\n(b) a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country outside India or in any other circumstances, to which, having regard to those conditions or limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(c) the use by a person of a trade mark—", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 30 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the use by a person of a trade mark—"], "answer_start": [1168]}}
{"id": "tm_000386", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) is in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters, and\n(b) is not such as to take unfair adva ntage of or be detrimental to the distinctive charact er or repute of the trade mark. (2) A registered trade mark is not infringed where—\n(a) the use in relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographic al origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or services;\n(b) a trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations, the use of the trade mark in any manner in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place or country outside India or in any other circumstances, to which, having regard to those conditions or limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(c) the use by a person of a trade mark—", "question": "Under Section 30 (Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["the use by a person of a trade mark—"], "answer_start": [1168]}}
{"id": "tm_000387", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(i) in relation to goods connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark if, as to those goods or a bul k of which they form part, the registered proprietor or the registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the trade mark and has not subsequently removed or obliterated it, or has at any time expressly or impliedly consented t o the use of the trade mark; or\n(ii) in relation to services to which the proprietor of such mark or of a registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the mark, where the purpose and effect of the use of the mark is to indicate, in accordance with the fact, that those services have been performed by the proprietor or a registered user of the mark;", "question": "Under Section 30 (Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to goods connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark if, as to those goods or a bul k of which they form part, the registered proprietor or the registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the trade mark and has not subsequently removed or"], "answer_start": [207]}}
{"id": "tm_000388", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(i) in relation to goods connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark if, as to those goods or a bul k of which they form part, the registered proprietor or the registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the trade mark and has not subsequently removed or obliterated it, or has at any time expressly or impliedly consented t o the use of the trade mark; or\n(ii) in relation to services to which the proprietor of such mark or of a registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the mark, where the purpose and effect of the use of the mark is to indicate, in accordance with the fact, that those services have been performed by the proprietor or a registered user of the mark;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 30?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to goods connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark if, as to those goods or a bul k of which they form part, the registered proprietor or the registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the trade mark and has not subsequently removed or"], "answer_start": [207]}}
{"id": "tm_000389", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(i) in relation to goods connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark if, as to those goods or a bul k of which they form part, the registered proprietor or the registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the trade mark and has not subsequently removed or obliterated it, or has at any time expressly or impliedly consented t o the use of the trade mark; or\n(ii) in relation to services to which the proprietor of such mark or of a registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the mark, where the purpose and effect of the use of the mark is to indicate, in accordance with the fact, that those services have been performed by the proprietor or a registered user of the mark;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 30?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to services to which the proprietor of such mark or of a registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the mark, where the purpose and effect of the use of the mark is to indicate, in accordance with the fact, that those services have been performed by the proprietor or a registered user of"], "answer_start": [629]}}
{"id": "tm_000390", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(i) in relation to goods connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark if, as to those goods or a bul k of which they form part, the registered proprietor or the registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the trade mark and has not subsequently removed or obliterated it, or has at any time expressly or impliedly consented t o the use of the trade mark; or\n(ii) in relation to services to which the proprietor of such mark or of a registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the mark, where the purpose and effect of the use of the mark is to indicate, in accordance with the fact, that those services have been performed by the proprietor or a registered user of the mark;", "question": "In Section 30, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to services to which the proprietor of such mark or of a registered user conforming to the permitted use has applied the mark, where the purpose and effect of the use of the mark is to indicate, in accordance with the fact, that those services have been performed by the proprietor or a registered user of"], "answer_start": [629]}}
{"id": "tm_000391", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(d) the use of a trade mark by a person in relation to goods adapted to form part of, or to be accessory to, other goods or services in relation to which the trade mark has been used without infringement of the right given by registration under this Act or might for the time being be so used, if the use of the trade mark is reasonably necessary in order to indicate that the goods or services are so adapted, and neit her the purpose nor the effect of the use of the trade mark is to indicate, otherwise than in accordance with the fact, a connection in the course of trade between any person and the goods or services, as the case may be;\n(e) the use of a registered trade mark, being one of two or more trade marks registered under this Act which are identical or nearly resemble each other, in exercise of the right to the use of that trade mark given by registration under this Act. (3) Where the goods bearing a registered trade mark are lawfully acquired by a person, the sale of the goods in the market or otherwise dealing in those goods by that person or by a person claiming under or through him is not infringement of a trade mark by reason only of—", "question": "In Section 30, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of a trade mark by a person in relation to goods adapted to form part of, or to be accessory to, other goods or services in relation to which the trade mark has been used without infringement of the right given by registration under this Act or might for the time being be so used, if the use of the trade mark"], "answer_start": [207]}}
{"id": "tm_000392", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(d) the use of a trade mark by a person in relation to goods adapted to form part of, or to be accessory to, other goods or services in relation to which the trade mark has been used without infringement of the right given by registration under this Act or might for the time being be so used, if the use of the trade mark is reasonably necessary in order to indicate that the goods or services are so adapted, and neit her the purpose nor the effect of the use of the trade mark is to indicate, otherwise than in accordance with the fact, a connection in the course of trade between any person and the goods or services, as the case may be;\n(e) the use of a registered trade mark, being one of two or more trade marks registered under this Act which are identical or nearly resemble each other, in exercise of the right to the use of that trade mark given by registration under this Act. (3) Where the goods bearing a registered trade mark are lawfully acquired by a person, the sale of the goods in the market or otherwise dealing in those goods by that person or by a person claiming under or through him is not infringement of a trade mark by reason only of—", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 30 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of a trade mark by a person in relation to goods adapted to form part of, or to be accessory to, other goods or services in relation to which the trade mark has been used without infringement of the right given by registration under this Act or might for the time being be so used, if the use of the trade mark"], "answer_start": [207]}}
{"id": "tm_000393", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(d) the use of a trade mark by a person in relation to goods adapted to form part of, or to be accessory to, other goods or services in relation to which the trade mark has been used without infringement of the right given by registration under this Act or might for the time being be so used, if the use of the trade mark is reasonably necessary in order to indicate that the goods or services are so adapted, and neit her the purpose nor the effect of the use of the trade mark is to indicate, otherwise than in accordance with the fact, a connection in the course of trade between any person and the goods or services, as the case may be;\n(e) the use of a registered trade mark, being one of two or more trade marks registered under this Act which are identical or nearly resemble each other, in exercise of the right to the use of that trade mark given by registration under this Act. (3) Where the goods bearing a registered trade mark are lawfully acquired by a person, the sale of the goods in the market or otherwise dealing in those goods by that person or by a person claiming under or through him is not infringement of a trade mark by reason only of—", "question": "What does clause (e) of Section 30 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of a registered trade mark, being one of two or more trade marks registered under this Act which are identical or nearly resemble each other, in exercise of the right to the use of that trade mark given by registration under this Act."], "answer_start": [849]}}
{"id": "tm_000394", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(d) the use of a trade mark by a person in relation to goods adapted to form part of, or to be accessory to, other goods or services in relation to which the trade mark has been used without infringement of the right given by registration under this Act or might for the time being be so used, if the use of the trade mark is reasonably necessary in order to indicate that the goods or services are so adapted, and neit her the purpose nor the effect of the use of the trade mark is to indicate, otherwise than in accordance with the fact, a connection in the course of trade between any person and the goods or services, as the case may be;\n(e) the use of a registered trade mark, being one of two or more trade marks registered under this Act which are identical or nearly resemble each other, in exercise of the right to the use of that trade mark given by registration under this Act. (3) Where the goods bearing a registered trade mark are lawfully acquired by a person, the sale of the goods in the market or otherwise dealing in those goods by that person or by a person claiming under or through him is not infringement of a trade mark by reason only of—", "question": "Under Section 30 (Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark), what is provided in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of a registered trade mark, being one of two or more trade marks registered under this Act which are identical or nearly resemble each other, in exercise of the right to the use of that trade mark given by registration under this Act."], "answer_start": [849]}}
{"id": "tm_000395", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) the registered trade mark having been assigned by the registered proprietor to some other person, after the acquisition of those goods; or\n(b) the goods having been put on the market under the registered trade mark by the proprietor or with his consent. (4) Sub-section (3) shall not apply where there exists legitimate reasons for the proprietor to oppose further dealings in the goods in particular, where the condition of the goods , has been changed or impaired after they have been put on the market.", "question": "Under Section 30 (Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["the registered trade mark having been assigned by the registered proprietor to some other person, after the acquisition of those goods"], "answer_start": [207]}}
{"id": "tm_000396", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) the registered trade mark having been assigned by the registered proprietor to some other person, after the acquisition of those goods; or\n(b) the goods having been put on the market under the registered trade mark by the proprietor or with his consent. (4) Sub-section (3) shall not apply where there exists legitimate reasons for the proprietor to oppose further dealings in the goods in particular, where the condition of the goods , has been changed or impaired after they have been put on the market.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 30?", "answers": {"text": ["the registered trade mark having been assigned by the registered proprietor to some other person, after the acquisition of those goods"], "answer_start": [207]}}
{"id": "tm_000397", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) the registered trade mark having been assigned by the registered proprietor to some other person, after the acquisition of those goods; or\n(b) the goods having been put on the market under the registered trade mark by the proprietor or with his consent. (4) Sub-section (3) shall not apply where there exists legitimate reasons for the proprietor to oppose further dealings in the goods in particular, where the condition of the goods , has been changed or impaired after they have been put on the market.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 30?", "answers": {"text": ["the goods having been put on the market under the registered trade mark by the proprietor or with his consent."], "answer_start": [350]}}
{"id": "tm_000398", "title": "Section 30: Limits on e ffect of registered trade mark", "context": "(1) Nothing in section 29 shall be construed as preventing the use of a registered trade mark by any person for the purposes of identifying goods or services as those of the proprietor provided the use—\n(a) the registered trade mark having been assigned by the registered proprietor to some other person, after the acquisition of those goods; or\n(b) the goods having been put on the market under the registered trade mark by the proprietor or with his consent. (4) Sub-section (3) shall not apply where there exists legitimate reasons for the proprietor to oppose further dealings in the goods in particular, where the condition of the goods , has been changed or impaired after they have been put on the market.", "question": "In Section 30, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the goods having been put on the market under the registered trade mark by the proprietor or with his consent."], "answer_start": [350]}}
{"id": "tm_000399", "title": "Section 31: Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity", "context": "(1) In all legal proceedings relating to a trade mark registered under this Act (including applications under section 57), the original registration of the trade mark and of all subsequent assignments and transmissions of the trade mark shall be prima facie evidence of the validity thereof.\n(2) In all legal proceedings as aforesaid a registered trade mark shall not be held to be invalid on the ground that it was not a registrable trade mark under section 9 except upon evidence o f distinctiveness and that such evidence was not submitted to the Registrar before registration, if it is proved that the trade mark had been so used by the registered proprietor or his predecessor in title as to have become distinctive at the date of registration.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 31 state?", "answers": {"text": ["In all legal proceedings relating to a trade mark registered under this Act (including applications under section 57), the original registration of the trade mark and of all subsequent assignments and transmissions of the trade mark shall be prima facie evidence of the validity thereof."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000400", "title": "Section 31: Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity", "context": "(1) In all legal proceedings relating to a trade mark registered under this Act (including applications under section 57), the original registration of the trade mark and of all subsequent assignments and transmissions of the trade mark shall be prima facie evidence of the validity thereof.\n(2) In all legal proceedings as aforesaid a registered trade mark shall not be held to be invalid on the ground that it was not a registrable trade mark under section 9 except upon evidence o f distinctiveness and that such evidence was not submitted to the Registrar before registration, if it is proved that the trade mark had been so used by the registered proprietor or his predecessor in title as to have become distinctive at the date of registration.", "question": "Under Section 31 (Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["In all legal proceedings relating to a trade mark registered under this Act (including applications under section 57), the original registration of the trade mark and of all subsequent assignments and transmissions of the trade mark shall be prima facie evidence of the validity thereof."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000401", "title": "Section 31: Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity", "context": "(1) In all legal proceedings relating to a trade mark registered under this Act (including applications under section 57), the original registration of the trade mark and of all subsequent assignments and transmissions of the trade mark shall be prima facie evidence of the validity thereof.\n(2) In all legal proceedings as aforesaid a registered trade mark shall not be held to be invalid on the ground that it was not a registrable trade mark under section 9 except upon evidence o f distinctiveness and that such evidence was not submitted to the Registrar before registration, if it is proved that the trade mark had been so used by the registered proprietor or his predecessor in title as to have become distinctive at the date of registration.", "question": "Under Section 31 (Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["In all legal proceedings as aforesaid a registered trade mark shall not be held to be invalid on the ground that it was not a registrable trade mark under section 9 except upon evidence o f distinctiveness and that such evidence was not submitted to the Registrar before registration, if it is proved that the trade"], "answer_start": [296]}}
{"id": "tm_000402", "title": "Section 31: Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity", "context": "(1) In all legal proceedings relating to a trade mark registered under this Act (including applications under section 57), the original registration of the trade mark and of all subsequent assignments and transmissions of the trade mark shall be prima facie evidence of the validity thereof.\n(2) In all legal proceedings as aforesaid a registered trade mark shall not be held to be invalid on the ground that it was not a registrable trade mark under section 9 except upon evidence o f distinctiveness and that such evidence was not submitted to the Registrar before registration, if it is proved that the trade mark had been so used by the registered proprietor or his predecessor in title as to have become distinctive at the date of registration.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 31?", "answers": {"text": ["In all legal proceedings as aforesaid a registered trade mark shall not be held to be invalid on the ground that it was not a registrable trade mark under section 9 except upon evidence o f distinctiveness and that such evidence was not submitted to the Registrar before registration, if it is proved that the trade"], "answer_start": [296]}}
{"id": "tm_000403", "title": "Section 32: Protection of registration on ground of di stinctiveness in certain cases", "context": "Where a trade mark is registered in breach of sub-section (1) of section 9, it shall not be declared invalid if, in consequence of the use which has been made of it, it has after registration and before commencement of any legal proceedings challenging the validity of such registration, acquired a distinctive character in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered.", "question": "What does Section 32 state about protection of registration on ground of di stinctiveness in certain cases?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a trade mark is registered in breach of sub-section (1) of section 9, it shall not be declared invalid if, in consequence of the use which has been made of it, it has after registration and before commencement of any legal proceedings challenging the validity of such registration, acquired a distinctive"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000404", "title": "Section 32: Protection of registration on ground of di stinctiveness in certain cases", "context": "Where a trade mark is registered in breach of sub-section (1) of section 9, it shall not be declared invalid if, in consequence of the use which has been made of it, it has after registration and before commencement of any legal proceedings challenging the validity of such registration, acquired a distinctive character in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered.", "question": "Under Section 32, what is provided regarding protection of registration on ground of di stinctiveness in certain cases?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a trade mark is registered in breach of sub-section (1) of section 9, it shall not be declared invalid if, in consequence of the use which has been made of it, it has after registration and before commencement of any legal proceedings challenging the validity of such registration, acquired a distinctive"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000411", "title": "Section 34: Saving for vested rights", "context": "Nothing in this Act shall entitle the proprietor or a registered user of registered trade mark to interfere with or restrain the use by any person of a trade mark identical with or nearly resembling it in relation to goods or services in relation to which that person or a predecessor in title of his has continuously used that trade mark from a date prior— (a) to the use of the first -mentioned trade mark in relation to those g oods or services by the proprietor or a predecessor in title of his; or (b) to the da te of registration of the first -mentioned trade mark in respect of those goods or services in the name of the proprietor of a predecessor in title of his; whichever is the earlier, and the Registrar shall not refuse (on such use being proved) to register the second mentioned trade mark by reason only of the registration of the first-mentioned trade mark.", "question": "What does Section 34 state about saving for vested rights?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this Act shall entitle the proprietor or a registered user of registered trade mark to interfere with or restrain the use by any person of a trade mark identical with or nearly resembling it in relation to goods or services in relation to which that person or a predecessor in title of his has continuously"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000412", "title": "Section 34: Saving for vested rights", "context": "Nothing in this Act shall entitle the proprietor or a registered user of registered trade mark to interfere with or restrain the use by any person of a trade mark identical with or nearly resembling it in relation to goods or services in relation to which that person or a predecessor in title of his has continuously used that trade mark from a date prior— (a) to the use of the first -mentioned trade mark in relation to those g oods or services by the proprietor or a predecessor in title of his; or (b) to the da te of registration of the first -mentioned trade mark in respect of those goods or services in the name of the proprietor of a predecessor in title of his; whichever is the earlier, and the Registrar shall not refuse (on such use being proved) to register the second mentioned trade mark by reason only of the registration of the first-mentioned trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 34, what is provided regarding saving for vested rights?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this Act shall entitle the proprietor or a registered user of registered trade mark to interfere with or restrain the use by any person of a trade mark identical with or nearly resembling it in relation to goods or services in relation to which that person or a predecessor in title of his has continuously"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000413", "title": "Section 35: Saving for use of name, address or de scription of goods or service s", "context": "Nothing in this Act shall entitle the proprietor or a registered user of a registered trade mark to interfere with any bona fide use by a person of his own name or that of his place of business, or of the name, or of the name of the place of business, o f any of his predecessors in business, or the use by any person of any bona fide description of the character or quality of his goods or services.", "question": "What does Section 35 state about saving for use of name, address or de scription of goods or service s?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this Act shall entitle the proprietor or a registered user of a registered trade mark to interfere with any bona fide use by a person of his own name or that of his place of business, or of the name, or of the name of the place of business, o f any of his predecessors in business, or the use by any person"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000414", "title": "Section 35: Saving for use of name, address or de scription of goods or service s", "context": "Nothing in this Act shall entitle the proprietor or a registered user of a registered trade mark to interfere with any bona fide use by a person of his own name or that of his place of business, or of the name, or of the name of the place of business, o f any of his predecessors in business, or the use by any person of any bona fide description of the character or quality of his goods or services.", "question": "Under Section 35, what is provided regarding saving for use of name, address or de scription of goods or service s?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this Act shall entitle the proprietor or a registered user of a registered trade mark to interfere with any bona fide use by a person of his own name or that of his place of business, or of the name, or of the name of the place of business, o f any of his predecessors in business, or the use by any person"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000415", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) that there is a well known and established use of the said word as the name or description of the article or substance or service by a person or persons carrying on trade therein, not being use in relation to goods or services connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark or (in the case of a certification trade mark) in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor; or\n(b) that the article or substance was formerly manufact ured under a patent that a period of two years or more after the c esser of the patent has elapsed and that the said word is the only practicable name or description of the article or substance, the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply. (2) Where the facts mentioned in clause ( a) or clause\n(b) of the proviso to sub -section (1) are proved with respect to any words, then,—", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 36 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that there is a well known and established use of the said word as the name or description of the article or substance or service by a person or persons carrying on trade therein, not being use in relation to goods or services connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark"], "answer_start": [325]}}
{"id": "tm_000416", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) that there is a well known and established use of the said word as the name or description of the article or substance or service by a person or persons carrying on trade therein, not being use in relation to goods or services connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark or (in the case of a certification trade mark) in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor; or\n(b) that the article or substance was formerly manufact ured under a patent that a period of two years or more after the c esser of the patent has elapsed and that the said word is the only practicable name or description of the article or substance, the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply. (2) Where the facts mentioned in clause ( a) or clause\n(b) of the proviso to sub -section (1) are proved with respect to any words, then,—", "question": "Under Section 36 (Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["that there is a well known and established use of the said word as the name or description of the article or substance or service by a person or persons carrying on trade therein, not being use in relation to goods or services connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark"], "answer_start": [325]}}
{"id": "tm_000417", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) that there is a well known and established use of the said word as the name or description of the article or substance or service by a person or persons carrying on trade therein, not being use in relation to goods or services connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark or (in the case of a certification trade mark) in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor; or\n(b) that the article or substance was formerly manufact ured under a patent that a period of two years or more after the c esser of the patent has elapsed and that the said word is the only practicable name or description of the article or substance, the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply. (2) Where the facts mentioned in clause ( a) or clause\n(b) of the proviso to sub -section (1) are proved with respect to any words, then,—", "question": "Under Section 36 (Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the article or substance was formerly manufact ured under a patent that a period of two years or more after the c esser of the patent has elapsed and that the said word is the only practicable name or description of the article or substance, the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply."], "answer_start": [760]}}
{"id": "tm_000418", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) that there is a well known and established use of the said word as the name or description of the article or substance or service by a person or persons carrying on trade therein, not being use in relation to goods or services connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark or (in the case of a certification trade mark) in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor; or\n(b) that the article or substance was formerly manufact ured under a patent that a period of two years or more after the c esser of the patent has elapsed and that the said word is the only practicable name or description of the article or substance, the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply. (2) Where the facts mentioned in clause ( a) or clause\n(b) of the proviso to sub -section (1) are proved with respect to any words, then,—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 36?", "answers": {"text": ["that the article or substance was formerly manufact ured under a patent that a period of two years or more after the c esser of the patent has elapsed and that the said word is the only practicable name or description of the article or substance, the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply."], "answer_start": [760]}}
{"id": "tm_000419", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) that there is a well known and established use of the said word as the name or description of the article or substance or service by a person or persons carrying on trade therein, not being use in relation to goods or services connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark or (in the case of a certification trade mark) in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor; or\n(b) that the article or substance was formerly manufact ured under a patent that a period of two years or more after the c esser of the patent has elapsed and that the said word is the only practicable name or description of the article or substance, the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply. (2) Where the facts mentioned in clause ( a) or clause\n(b) of the proviso to sub -section (1) are proved with respect to any words, then,—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 36?", "answers": {"text": ["of the proviso to sub -section (1) are proved with respect to any words, then,—"], "answer_start": [1113]}}
{"id": "tm_000420", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) that there is a well known and established use of the said word as the name or description of the article or substance or service by a person or persons carrying on trade therein, not being use in relation to goods or services connected in the course of trade with the proprietor or a registered user of the trade mark or (in the case of a certification trade mark) in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor; or\n(b) that the article or substance was formerly manufact ured under a patent that a period of two years or more after the c esser of the patent has elapsed and that the said word is the only practicable name or description of the article or substance, the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply. (2) Where the facts mentioned in clause ( a) or clause\n(b) of the proviso to sub -section (1) are proved with respect to any words, then,—", "question": "In Section 36, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["of the proviso to sub -section (1) are proved with respect to any words, then,—"], "answer_start": [1113]}}
{"id": "tm_000421", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) for the purposes of any proceedings under section 57 if the trade mark consists solely of such words, the re gistration of the trade mark, so far as regards registration in respect of the article or substance in question or of any goods of the same description, or of the services or of any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to be an entry wro ngly remaining on the register;\n(b) for the purposes of any other legal proceedings relating to the trade mark,—\n(i) if the trade mark consists solely of such words, all rights of the proprietor under this Act or any other law to the use of the trade mark; or", "question": "In Section 36, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["for the purposes of any proceedings under section 57 if the trade mark consists solely of such words, the re gistration of the trade mark, so far as regards registration in respect of the article or substance in question or of any goods of the same description, or of the services or of any services of the same"], "answer_start": [325]}}
{"id": "tm_000422", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) for the purposes of any proceedings under section 57 if the trade mark consists solely of such words, the re gistration of the trade mark, so far as regards registration in respect of the article or substance in question or of any goods of the same description, or of the services or of any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to be an entry wro ngly remaining on the register;\n(b) for the purposes of any other legal proceedings relating to the trade mark,—\n(i) if the trade mark consists solely of such words, all rights of the proprietor under this Act or any other law to the use of the trade mark; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 36 state?", "answers": {"text": ["for the purposes of any proceedings under section 57 if the trade mark consists solely of such words, the re gistration of the trade mark, so far as regards registration in respect of the article or substance in question or of any goods of the same description, or of the services or of any services of the same"], "answer_start": [325]}}
{"id": "tm_000423", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) for the purposes of any proceedings under section 57 if the trade mark consists solely of such words, the re gistration of the trade mark, so far as regards registration in respect of the article or substance in question or of any goods of the same description, or of the services or of any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to be an entry wro ngly remaining on the register;\n(b) for the purposes of any other legal proceedings relating to the trade mark,—\n(i) if the trade mark consists solely of such words, all rights of the proprietor under this Act or any other law to the use of the trade mark; or", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 36 state?", "answers": {"text": ["for the purposes of any other legal proceedings relating to the trade mark,—"], "answer_start": [743]}}
{"id": "tm_000424", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) for the purposes of any proceedings under section 57 if the trade mark consists solely of such words, the re gistration of the trade mark, so far as regards registration in respect of the article or substance in question or of any goods of the same description, or of the services or of any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to be an entry wro ngly remaining on the register;\n(b) for the purposes of any other legal proceedings relating to the trade mark,—\n(i) if the trade mark consists solely of such words, all rights of the proprietor under this Act or any other law to the use of the trade mark; or", "question": "Under Section 36 (Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["for the purposes of any other legal proceedings relating to the trade mark,—"], "answer_start": [743]}}
{"id": "tm_000425", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) for the purposes of any proceedings under section 57 if the trade mark consists solely of such words, the re gistration of the trade mark, so far as regards registration in respect of the article or substance in question or of any goods of the same description, or of the services or of any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to be an entry wro ngly remaining on the register;\n(b) for the purposes of any other legal proceedings relating to the trade mark,—\n(i) if the trade mark consists solely of such words, all rights of the proprietor under this Act or any other law to the use of the trade mark; or", "question": "Under Section 36 (Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["if the trade mark consists solely of such words, all rights of the proprietor under this Act or any other law to the use of the trade mark"], "answer_start": [824]}}
{"id": "tm_000426", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(a) for the purposes of any proceedings under section 57 if the trade mark consists solely of such words, the re gistration of the trade mark, so far as regards registration in respect of the article or substance in question or of any goods of the same description, or of the services or of any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to be an entry wro ngly remaining on the register;\n(b) for the purposes of any other legal proceedings relating to the trade mark,—\n(i) if the trade mark consists solely of such words, all rights of the proprietor under this Act or any other law to the use of the trade mark; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 36?", "answers": {"text": ["if the trade mark consists solely of such words, all rights of the proprietor under this Act or any other law to the use of the trade mark"], "answer_start": [824]}}
{"id": "tm_000427", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(ii) if the t rade mark contains such words and other matter, all such right of the propr ietor to the use of such words, in relation to the article or substance or to any goods of the same description, or to the service or to any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to have ceased on the date on which the use mentioned in clause ( a) of the proviso to sub -section ( 1) first became well known and established or at the expiration of the period of two years mentioned in clause\n(b) of the said proviso.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 36?", "answers": {"text": ["if the t rade mark contains such words and other matter, all such right of the propr ietor to the use of such words, in relation to the article or substance or to any goods of the same description, or to the service or to any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to have ceased on the"], "answer_start": [326]}}
{"id": "tm_000428", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(ii) if the t rade mark contains such words and other matter, all such right of the propr ietor to the use of such words, in relation to the article or substance or to any goods of the same description, or to the service or to any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to have ceased on the date on which the use mentioned in clause ( a) of the proviso to sub -section ( 1) first became well known and established or at the expiration of the period of two years mentioned in clause\n(b) of the said proviso.", "question": "In Section 36, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["if the t rade mark contains such words and other matter, all such right of the propr ietor to the use of such words, in relation to the article or substance or to any goods of the same description, or to the service or to any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to have ceased on the"], "answer_start": [326]}}
{"id": "tm_000429", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(ii) if the t rade mark contains such words and other matter, all such right of the propr ietor to the use of such words, in relation to the article or substance or to any goods of the same description, or to the service or to any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to have ceased on the date on which the use mentioned in clause ( a) of the proviso to sub -section ( 1) first became well known and established or at the expiration of the period of two years mentioned in clause\n(b) of the said proviso.", "question": "In Section 36, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["of the said proviso."], "answer_start": [841]}}
{"id": "tm_000430", "title": "Section 36: Saving for words used as name or description of an a rticle or substance or service", "context": "(1) The registration of a trade mark shall not be deemed to have become invalid by reason only of any use after the date of the registration of any word or words which the trade mark contains or of which it consists as the name or description of an article or substance or service: Provided that, if it is proved either—\n(ii) if the t rade mark contains such words and other matter, all such right of the propr ietor to the use of such words, in relation to the article or substance or to any goods of the same description, or to the service or to any services of the same description, as the case requires, shall be deemed to have ceased on the date on which the use mentioned in clause ( a) of the proviso to sub -section ( 1) first became well known and established or at the expiration of the period of two years mentioned in clause\n(b) of the said proviso.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 36 state?", "answers": {"text": ["of the said proviso."], "answer_start": [841]}}
{"id": "tm_000433", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 36B state?", "answers": {"text": ["“application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation,"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "tm_000434", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "Under Section 36B (Definitions), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["“application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation,"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "tm_000435", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "What does \"basic application\" mean under Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;"], "answer_start": [700]}}
{"id": "tm_000436", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "How is \"basic application\" defined in Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;"], "answer_start": [700]}}
{"id": "tm_000437", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "What does \"basic registration\" mean under Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;"], "answer_start": [883]}}
{"id": "tm_000438", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "How is \"basic registration\" defined in Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;"], "answer_start": [883]}}
{"id": "tm_000439", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "What does \"Common Regulations\" mean under Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;"], "answer_start": [1041]}}
{"id": "tm_000440", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "How is \"Common Regulations\" defined in Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;"], "answer_start": [1041]}}
{"id": "tm_000441", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "What does \"Contractin g Organisation\" mean under Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;"], "answer_start": [1149]}}
{"id": "tm_000442", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "How is \"Contractin g Organisation\" defined in Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;"], "answer_start": [1149]}}
{"id": "tm_000443", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "What does \"Contracting Party\" mean under Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;"], "answer_start": [1242]}}
{"id": "tm_000444", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "How is \"Contracting Party\" defined in Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;"], "answer_start": [1242]}}
{"id": "tm_000445", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "What does \"Contracting State\" mean under Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["a country party to the Madrid Protocol;"], "answer_start": [1350]}}
{"id": "tm_000446", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(a) “application”, in relation to a Contract ing State or a Contracting Organisation, means an application made by a person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in, or has a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in, that Contracting State or a State which is a member of that Contracting Organisation, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this clause, “real and effective industrial or commercial establishment” means and includes any establishment where some bona fide industrial or commercial activity takes place and need not necessarily be the principal place of business;\n(b) “basic application” means an application for the registration of a trade mark filed under section 18 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(c) “basic registration” means the registration of a trade mark under section 23 and which is used as a basis for applying for an international registration;\n(d) “Common Regulations” means the Regulations concerning the implementation of the Madrid Protocol;\n(e) “Contractin g Organisation” means a Contracting Party that is an intergovernmental organisation;\n(f) “Contracting Party” means a Contracting State or Contracting Organisation party to the Madrid Protocol;\n(g) “Contracting State” means a country party to the Madrid Protocol;", "question": "How is \"Contracting State\" defined in Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["a country party to the Madrid Protocol;"], "answer_start": [1350]}}
{"id": "tm_000447", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(h) “international application” means an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;\n(i) “International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;\n(j) “international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;\n(k) “Madrid Agreement” means the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;\n(l) “Madrid Protocol” means the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time.", "question": "What does \"international application\" mean under Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;"], "answer_start": [95]}}
{"id": "tm_000448", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(h) “international application” means an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;\n(i) “International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;\n(j) “international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;\n(k) “Madrid Agreement” means the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;\n(l) “Madrid Protocol” means the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time.", "question": "How is \"international application\" defined in Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;"], "answer_start": [95]}}
{"id": "tm_000449", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(h) “international application” means an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;\n(i) “International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;\n(j) “international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;\n(k) “Madrid Agreement” means the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;\n(l) “Madrid Protocol” means the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time.", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 36B state?", "answers": {"text": ["“International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;"], "answer_start": [282]}}
{"id": "tm_000450", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(h) “international application” means an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;\n(i) “International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;\n(j) “international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;\n(k) “Madrid Agreement” means the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;\n(l) “Madrid Protocol” means the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time.", "question": "Under Section 36B (Definitions), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["“International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;"], "answer_start": [282]}}
{"id": "tm_000451", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(h) “international application” means an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;\n(i) “International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;\n(j) “international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;\n(k) “Madrid Agreement” means the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;\n(l) “Madrid Protocol” means the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time.", "question": "What does \"international registration\" mean under Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;"], "answer_start": [425]}}
{"id": "tm_000452", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(h) “international application” means an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;\n(i) “International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;\n(j) “international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;\n(k) “Madrid Agreement” means the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;\n(l) “Madrid Protocol” means the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time.", "question": "How is \"international registration\" defined in Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;"], "answer_start": [425]}}
{"id": "tm_000453", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(h) “international application” means an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;\n(i) “International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;\n(j) “international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;\n(k) “Madrid Agreement” means the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;\n(l) “Madrid Protocol” means the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time.", "question": "What does \"Madrid Agreement\" mean under Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;"], "answer_start": [567]}}
{"id": "tm_000454", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(h) “international application” means an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;\n(i) “International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;\n(j) “international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;\n(k) “Madrid Agreement” means the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;\n(l) “Madrid Protocol” means the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time.", "question": "How is \"Madrid Agreement\" defined in Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;"], "answer_start": [567]}}
{"id": "tm_000455", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(h) “international application” means an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;\n(i) “International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;\n(j) “international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;\n(k) “Madrid Agreement” means the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;\n(l) “Madrid Protocol” means the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time.", "question": "What does \"Madrid Protocol\" mean under Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time."], "answer_start": [754]}}
{"id": "tm_000456", "title": "Section 36B: Definitions", "context": "In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(h) “international application” means an application for international registration or for extension of the protection resulting from an international registration to any Contracting Party made under the Madrid Protocol;\n(i) “International Bureau” m eans the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organisation;\n(j) “international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the register of the International Bureau effected under the Madrid Protocol;\n(k) “Madrid Agreement” means the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 14th day of April, 1891, as subsequently revised and amended;\n(l) “Madrid Protocol” means the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time.", "question": "How is \"Madrid Protocol\" defined in Section 36B?", "answers": {"text": ["the Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted at Madrid on the 27th day of June, 1989, as amended from time to time."], "answer_start": [754]}}
{"id": "tm_000457", "title": "Section 36C: Trade Marks Registry to deal with international applications", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3) of section 5, an international application shall be dealt with by the head office of the Trade Marks Registry or such branch office of the Registry, as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.", "question": "What does Section 36C state about trade Marks Registry to deal with international applications?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3) of section 5, an international application shall be dealt with by the head office of the Trade Marks Registry or such branch office of the Registry, as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000458", "title": "Section 36C: Trade Marks Registry to deal with international applications", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3) of section 5, an international application shall be dealt with by the head office of the Trade Marks Registry or such branch office of the Registry, as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.", "question": "Under Section 36C, what is provided regarding trade Marks Registry to deal with international applications?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3) of section 5, an international application shall be dealt with by the head office of the Trade Marks Registry or such branch office of the Registry, as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000459", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(1) Where an application for the registration of a trade mark has been made under section 18 or a trade mark has been registered under section 23, the applicant or the registered proprietor may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for international registration of that trade mark.\n(2) A person holding an international registration may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for extension of the protection resulting from such registration to any other Contracting Party.\n(3) An international application under sub -section ( 1) or sub -section ( 2) shall designate the Contracting Parties where the protection resulting from the international registration is required.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 36D state?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application for the registration of a trade mark has been made under section 18 or a trade mark has been registered under section 23, the applicant or the registered proprietor may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for international registration of that trade"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000460", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(1) Where an application for the registration of a trade mark has been made under section 18 or a trade mark has been registered under section 23, the applicant or the registered proprietor may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for international registration of that trade mark.\n(2) A person holding an international registration may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for extension of the protection resulting from such registration to any other Contracting Party.\n(3) An international application under sub -section ( 1) or sub -section ( 2) shall designate the Contracting Parties where the protection resulting from the international registration is required.", "question": "Under Section 36D (International application originating from In dia), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an application for the registration of a trade mark has been made under section 18 or a trade mark has been registered under section 23, the applicant or the registered proprietor may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for international registration of that trade"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000461", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(1) Where an application for the registration of a trade mark has been made under section 18 or a trade mark has been registered under section 23, the applicant or the registered proprietor may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for international registration of that trade mark.\n(2) A person holding an international registration may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for extension of the protection resulting from such registration to any other Contracting Party.\n(3) An international application under sub -section ( 1) or sub -section ( 2) shall designate the Contracting Parties where the protection resulting from the international registration is required.", "question": "Under Section 36D (International application originating from In dia), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["A person holding an international registration may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for extension of the protection resulting from such registration to any other Contracting Party."], "answer_start": [332]}}
{"id": "tm_000462", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(1) Where an application for the registration of a trade mark has been made under section 18 or a trade mark has been registered under section 23, the applicant or the registered proprietor may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for international registration of that trade mark.\n(2) A person holding an international registration may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for extension of the protection resulting from such registration to any other Contracting Party.\n(3) An international application under sub -section ( 1) or sub -section ( 2) shall designate the Contracting Parties where the protection resulting from the international registration is required.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 36D?", "answers": {"text": ["A person holding an international registration may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for extension of the protection resulting from such registration to any other Contracting Party."], "answer_start": [332]}}
{"id": "tm_000463", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(1) Where an application for the registration of a trade mark has been made under section 18 or a trade mark has been registered under section 23, the applicant or the registered proprietor may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for international registration of that trade mark.\n(2) A person holding an international registration may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for extension of the protection resulting from such registration to any other Contracting Party.\n(3) An international application under sub -section ( 1) or sub -section ( 2) shall designate the Contracting Parties where the protection resulting from the international registration is required.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 36D?", "answers": {"text": ["An international application under sub -section ( 1) or sub -section ( 2) shall designate the Contracting Parties where the protection resulting from the international registration is required."], "answer_start": [567]}}
{"id": "tm_000464", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(1) Where an application for the registration of a trade mark has been made under section 18 or a trade mark has been registered under section 23, the applicant or the registered proprietor may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for international registration of that trade mark.\n(2) A person holding an international registration may make an international application on the form prescribed by the Common Regulations for extension of the protection resulting from such registration to any other Contracting Party.\n(3) An international application under sub -section ( 1) or sub -section ( 2) shall designate the Contracting Parties where the protection resulting from the international registration is required.", "question": "In Section 36D, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["An international application under sub -section ( 1) or sub -section ( 2) shall designate the Contracting Parties where the protection resulting from the international registration is required."], "answer_start": [567]}}
{"id": "tm_000465", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(4) Th e Registrar shall certify in the prescribed manner that the particulars appearing in the international application correspond to the particulars appearing, at the time of the certification, in the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, and shall indicate the date and number of that application or the date and number of that registration as well as the date and number of the application from which that registration resulted, as the case may be, and shall within the prescribed period, forward the international application to the International Bureau for registration, also indicating the date of the international application.", "question": "In Section 36D, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Th e Registrar shall certify in the prescribed manner that the particulars appearing in the international application correspond to the particulars appearing, at the time of the certification, in the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, and shall indicate the date and number of that"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000466", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(4) Th e Registrar shall certify in the prescribed manner that the particulars appearing in the international application correspond to the particulars appearing, at the time of the certification, in the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, and shall indicate the date and number of that application or the date and number of that registration as well as the date and number of the application from which that registration resulted, as the case may be, and shall within the prescribed period, forward the international application to the International Bureau for registration, also indicating the date of the international application.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 36D state?", "answers": {"text": ["Th e Registrar shall certify in the prescribed manner that the particulars appearing in the international application correspond to the particulars appearing, at the time of the certification, in the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, and shall indicate the date and number of that"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000467", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(5) Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, as the case may be, has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been finally refused in respect of all or some of the goods or services listed in the international registration, the protection resulting from such international registration shall cease to have effect: Provided that where an appeal is made against the decision of registration and an action requesting for withdrawal of application or an opposition to the application has been initiated before the expiry of the period of five years of an international registration, any final decision resulting into withdrawal, cancellation, expiration or refusal shall be deemed to have taken place before the expiry of five years of the international registration.\n(6) The Registrar shall, during the period of five years beginning with the date of international registration, transmit to the International Bureau every information referred to in sub-section (5).\n(7) The Registrar shall notify the International Bureau the cancellation to be effected to an international registration keeping in view the current status of the basic application or the basic registration, as the case may be.", "question": "What does sub-section (5) of Section 36D state?", "answers": {"text": ["Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, as the case may be, has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000468", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(5) Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, as the case may be, has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been finally refused in respect of all or some of the goods or services listed in the international registration, the protection resulting from such international registration shall cease to have effect: Provided that where an appeal is made against the decision of registration and an action requesting for withdrawal of application or an opposition to the application has been initiated before the expiry of the period of five years of an international registration, any final decision resulting into withdrawal, cancellation, expiration or refusal shall be deemed to have taken place before the expiry of five years of the international registration.\n(6) The Registrar shall, during the period of five years beginning with the date of international registration, transmit to the International Bureau every information referred to in sub-section (5).\n(7) The Registrar shall notify the International Bureau the cancellation to be effected to an international registration keeping in view the current status of the basic application or the basic registration, as the case may be.", "question": "Under Section 36D (International application originating from In dia), what is provided in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, as the case may be, has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000469", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(5) Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, as the case may be, has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been finally refused in respect of all or some of the goods or services listed in the international registration, the protection resulting from such international registration shall cease to have effect: Provided that where an appeal is made against the decision of registration and an action requesting for withdrawal of application or an opposition to the application has been initiated before the expiry of the period of five years of an international registration, any final decision resulting into withdrawal, cancellation, expiration or refusal shall be deemed to have taken place before the expiry of five years of the international registration.\n(6) The Registrar shall, during the period of five years beginning with the date of international registration, transmit to the International Bureau every information referred to in sub-section (5).\n(7) The Registrar shall notify the International Bureau the cancellation to be effected to an international registration keeping in view the current status of the basic application or the basic registration, as the case may be.", "question": "Under Section 36D (International application originating from In dia), what is provided in sub-section (6)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, during the period of five years beginning with the date of international registration, transmit to the International Bureau every information referred to in sub-section (5)."], "answer_start": [976]}}
{"id": "tm_000470", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(5) Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, as the case may be, has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been finally refused in respect of all or some of the goods or services listed in the international registration, the protection resulting from such international registration shall cease to have effect: Provided that where an appeal is made against the decision of registration and an action requesting for withdrawal of application or an opposition to the application has been initiated before the expiry of the period of five years of an international registration, any final decision resulting into withdrawal, cancellation, expiration or refusal shall be deemed to have taken place before the expiry of five years of the international registration.\n(6) The Registrar shall, during the period of five years beginning with the date of international registration, transmit to the International Bureau every information referred to in sub-section (5).\n(7) The Registrar shall notify the International Bureau the cancellation to be effected to an international registration keeping in view the current status of the basic application or the basic registration, as the case may be.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (6) of Section 36D?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, during the period of five years beginning with the date of international registration, transmit to the International Bureau every information referred to in sub-section (5)."], "answer_start": [976]}}
{"id": "tm_000471", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(5) Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, as the case may be, has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been finally refused in respect of all or some of the goods or services listed in the international registration, the protection resulting from such international registration shall cease to have effect: Provided that where an appeal is made against the decision of registration and an action requesting for withdrawal of application or an opposition to the application has been initiated before the expiry of the period of five years of an international registration, any final decision resulting into withdrawal, cancellation, expiration or refusal shall be deemed to have taken place before the expiry of five years of the international registration.\n(6) The Registrar shall, during the period of five years beginning with the date of international registration, transmit to the International Bureau every information referred to in sub-section (5).\n(7) The Registrar shall notify the International Bureau the cancellation to be effected to an international registration keeping in view the current status of the basic application or the basic registration, as the case may be.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (7) of Section 36D?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall notify the International Bureau the cancellation to be effected to an international registration keeping in view the current status of the basic application or the basic registration, as the case may be."], "answer_start": [1175]}}
{"id": "tm_000472", "title": "Section 36D: International application originating from In dia", "context": "(5) Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the application under section 18 or the registration under section 23, as the case may be, has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been finally refused in respect of all or some of the goods or services listed in the international registration, the protection resulting from such international registration shall cease to have effect: Provided that where an appeal is made against the decision of registration and an action requesting for withdrawal of application or an opposition to the application has been initiated before the expiry of the period of five years of an international registration, any final decision resulting into withdrawal, cancellation, expiration or refusal shall be deemed to have taken place before the expiry of five years of the international registration.\n(6) The Registrar shall, during the period of five years beginning with the date of international registration, transmit to the International Bureau every information referred to in sub-section (5).\n(7) The Registrar shall notify the International Bureau the cancellation to be effected to an international registration keeping in view the current status of the basic application or the basic registration, as the case may be.", "question": "In Section 36D, what does sub-section (7) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall notify the International Bureau the cancellation to be effected to an international registration keeping in view the current status of the basic application or the basic registration, as the case may be."], "answer_start": [1175]}}
{"id": "tm_000473", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall, after receipt of an advice from the International Bureau about any international registration where India has been designated, keep a record of the particulars of that international registration in the prescribed manner.\n(2) Where, after recording the particulars of any international registration referred to in sub-section (1), the Registrar is satisfied that in the circumstances of the case the protection of trade mark in India should not be granted or such protection should be granted subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from the conditions or limitations subject to which the international registration has been accepted, he may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, refuse grant of protection and inform the International Bureau in the prescribed manner within eighteen months from the date on which the advice referred to in sub-section\n(1) was received.\n(3) Where the Registrar finds nothing in the particulars of an international registration to refuse grant of protection under sub -section ( 2), he shall within the prescribed period cause such international registration to be advertised in the prescribed manner.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 36E state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, after receipt of an advice from the International Bureau about any international registration where India has been designated, keep a record of the particulars of that international registration in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000474", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall, after receipt of an advice from the International Bureau about any international registration where India has been designated, keep a record of the particulars of that international registration in the prescribed manner.\n(2) Where, after recording the particulars of any international registration referred to in sub-section (1), the Registrar is satisfied that in the circumstances of the case the protection of trade mark in India should not be granted or such protection should be granted subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from the conditions or limitations subject to which the international registration has been accepted, he may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, refuse grant of protection and inform the International Bureau in the prescribed manner within eighteen months from the date on which the advice referred to in sub-section\n(1) was received.\n(3) Where the Registrar finds nothing in the particulars of an international registration to refuse grant of protection under sub -section ( 2), he shall within the prescribed period cause such international registration to be advertised in the prescribed manner.", "question": "Under Section 36E (International registrations where India has been designated), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, after receipt of an advice from the International Bureau about any international registration where India has been designated, keep a record of the particulars of that international registration in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000475", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall, after receipt of an advice from the International Bureau about any international registration where India has been designated, keep a record of the particulars of that international registration in the prescribed manner.\n(2) Where, after recording the particulars of any international registration referred to in sub-section (1), the Registrar is satisfied that in the circumstances of the case the protection of trade mark in India should not be granted or such protection should be granted subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from the conditions or limitations subject to which the international registration has been accepted, he may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, refuse grant of protection and inform the International Bureau in the prescribed manner within eighteen months from the date on which the advice referred to in sub-section\n(1) was received.\n(3) Where the Registrar finds nothing in the particulars of an international registration to refuse grant of protection under sub -section ( 2), he shall within the prescribed period cause such international registration to be advertised in the prescribed manner.", "question": "Under Section 36E (International registrations where India has been designated), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, after recording the particulars of any international registration referred to in sub-section (1), the Registrar is satisfied that in the circumstances of the case the protection of trade mark in India should not be granted or such protection should be granted subject to conditions or limitations or to"], "answer_start": [250]}}
{"id": "tm_000476", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall, after receipt of an advice from the International Bureau about any international registration where India has been designated, keep a record of the particulars of that international registration in the prescribed manner.\n(2) Where, after recording the particulars of any international registration referred to in sub-section (1), the Registrar is satisfied that in the circumstances of the case the protection of trade mark in India should not be granted or such protection should be granted subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from the conditions or limitations subject to which the international registration has been accepted, he may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, refuse grant of protection and inform the International Bureau in the prescribed manner within eighteen months from the date on which the advice referred to in sub-section\n(1) was received.\n(3) Where the Registrar finds nothing in the particulars of an international registration to refuse grant of protection under sub -section ( 2), he shall within the prescribed period cause such international registration to be advertised in the prescribed manner.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 36E?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, after recording the particulars of any international registration referred to in sub-section (1), the Registrar is satisfied that in the circumstances of the case the protection of trade mark in India should not be granted or such protection should be granted subject to conditions or limitations or to"], "answer_start": [250]}}
{"id": "tm_000477", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall, after receipt of an advice from the International Bureau about any international registration where India has been designated, keep a record of the particulars of that international registration in the prescribed manner.\n(2) Where, after recording the particulars of any international registration referred to in sub-section (1), the Registrar is satisfied that in the circumstances of the case the protection of trade mark in India should not be granted or such protection should be granted subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from the conditions or limitations subject to which the international registration has been accepted, he may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, refuse grant of protection and inform the International Bureau in the prescribed manner within eighteen months from the date on which the advice referred to in sub-section\n(1) was received.\n(3) Where the Registrar finds nothing in the particulars of an international registration to refuse grant of protection under sub -section ( 2), he shall within the prescribed period cause such international registration to be advertised in the prescribed manner.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (1) of Section 36E?", "answers": {"text": ["was received."], "answer_start": [930]}}
{"id": "tm_000478", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall, after receipt of an advice from the International Bureau about any international registration where India has been designated, keep a record of the particulars of that international registration in the prescribed manner.\n(2) Where, after recording the particulars of any international registration referred to in sub-section (1), the Registrar is satisfied that in the circumstances of the case the protection of trade mark in India should not be granted or such protection should be granted subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from the conditions or limitations subject to which the international registration has been accepted, he may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, refuse grant of protection and inform the International Bureau in the prescribed manner within eighteen months from the date on which the advice referred to in sub-section\n(1) was received.\n(3) Where the Registrar finds nothing in the particulars of an international registration to refuse grant of protection under sub -section ( 2), he shall within the prescribed period cause such international registration to be advertised in the prescribed manner.", "question": "In Section 36E, what does sub-section (1) say?", "answers": {"text": ["was received."], "answer_start": [930]}}
{"id": "tm_000479", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall, after receipt of an advice from the International Bureau about any international registration where India has been designated, keep a record of the particulars of that international registration in the prescribed manner.\n(2) Where, after recording the particulars of any international registration referred to in sub-section (1), the Registrar is satisfied that in the circumstances of the case the protection of trade mark in India should not be granted or such protection should be granted subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from the conditions or limitations subject to which the international registration has been accepted, he may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, refuse grant of protection and inform the International Bureau in the prescribed manner within eighteen months from the date on which the advice referred to in sub-section\n(1) was received.\n(3) Where the Registrar finds nothing in the particulars of an international registration to refuse grant of protection under sub -section ( 2), he shall within the prescribed period cause such international registration to be advertised in the prescribed manner.", "question": "In Section 36E, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the Registrar finds nothing in the particulars of an international registration to refuse grant of protection under sub -section ( 2), he shall within the prescribed period cause such international registration to be advertised in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [948]}}
{"id": "tm_000480", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall, after receipt of an advice from the International Bureau about any international registration where India has been designated, keep a record of the particulars of that international registration in the prescribed manner.\n(2) Where, after recording the particulars of any international registration referred to in sub-section (1), the Registrar is satisfied that in the circumstances of the case the protection of trade mark in India should not be granted or such protection should be granted subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from the conditions or limitations subject to which the international registration has been accepted, he may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, refuse grant of protection and inform the International Bureau in the prescribed manner within eighteen months from the date on which the advice referred to in sub-section\n(1) was received.\n(3) Where the Registrar finds nothing in the particulars of an international registration to refuse grant of protection under sub -section ( 2), he shall within the prescribed period cause such international registration to be advertised in the prescribed manner.", "question": "What does sub-section (3) of Section 36E state?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the Registrar finds nothing in the particulars of an international registration to refuse grant of protection under sub -section ( 2), he shall within the prescribed period cause such international registration to be advertised in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [948]}}
{"id": "tm_000481", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(4) The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18.\n(5) When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section\n(1) notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark.\n(6) Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held registration and the Registrar shall, upon request by the applicant, make necessary entry in the register referred to in sub-section\n(1) of section 6.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 36E state?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000482", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(4) The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18.\n(5) When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section\n(1) notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark.\n(6) Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held registration and the Registrar shall, upon request by the applicant, make necessary entry in the register referred to in sub-section\n(1) of section 6.", "question": "Under Section 36E (International registrations where India has been designated), what is provided in sub-section (4)?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000483", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(4) The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18.\n(5) When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section\n(1) notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark.\n(6) Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held registration and the Registrar shall, upon request by the applicant, make necessary entry in the register referred to in sub-section\n(1) of section 6.", "question": "Under Section 36E (International registrations where India has been designated), what is provided in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section"], "answer_start": [253]}}
{"id": "tm_000484", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(4) The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18.\n(5) When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section\n(1) notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark.\n(6) Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held registration and the Registrar shall, upon request by the applicant, make necessary entry in the register referred to in sub-section\n(1) of section 6.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (5) of Section 36E?", "answers": {"text": ["When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section"], "answer_start": [253]}}
{"id": "tm_000485", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(4) The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18.\n(5) When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section\n(1) notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark.\n(6) Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held registration and the Registrar shall, upon request by the applicant, make necessary entry in the register referred to in sub-section\n(1) of section 6.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (1) of Section 36E?", "answers": {"text": ["notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark."], "answer_start": [480]}}
{"id": "tm_000486", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(4) The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18.\n(5) When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section\n(1) notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark.\n(6) Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held registration and the Registrar shall, upon request by the applicant, make necessary entry in the register referred to in sub-section\n(1) of section 6.", "question": "In Section 36E, what does sub-section (1) say?", "answers": {"text": ["notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark."], "answer_start": [480]}}
{"id": "tm_000487", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(4) The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18.\n(5) When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section\n(1) notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark.\n(6) Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held registration and the Registrar shall, upon request by the applicant, make necessary entry in the register referred to in sub-section\n(1) of section 6.", "question": "In Section 36E, what does sub-section (6) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held"], "answer_start": [759]}}
{"id": "tm_000488", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(4) The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18.\n(5) When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section\n(1) notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark.\n(6) Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held registration and the Registrar shall, upon request by the applicant, make necessary entry in the register referred to in sub-section\n(1) of section 6.", "question": "What does sub-section (6) of Section 36E state?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held"], "answer_start": [759]}}
{"id": "tm_000489", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(4) The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18.\n(5) When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section\n(1) notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark.\n(6) Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held registration and the Registrar shall, upon request by the applicant, make necessary entry in the register referred to in sub-section\n(1) of section 6.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 36E state?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 6."], "answer_start": [1209]}}
{"id": "tm_000490", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(4) The provisions of sections 9 to 21 (both inclusive), 63 and 74 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to an international registration as if such international registration was an application for registration of a trade mark under section 18.\n(5) When the protection of an international registration has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired, the Registrar shall within a period of eighteen months of the receipt of advice under sub-section\n(1) notify the International Bureau its acceptance of extension of protection of the trade mark under such international registration and, in case the Registrar fails to notify the International Bureau, it shall be deemed that the protection has been extended to the trade mark.\n(6) Where a registered proprietor of a trade mark makes an international registration of that trade mark and designates India, the international registration from the date of the registration shall be deemed to replace the registration held in India without prejudice to any right acquired under such previously held registration and the Registrar shall, upon request by the applicant, make necessary entry in the register referred to in sub-section\n(1) of section 6.", "question": "Under Section 36E (International registrations where India has been designated), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 6."], "answer_start": [1209]}}
{"id": "tm_000491", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(7) A holder of international registra tion of a trade mark who designates India and who has not been extended protection in India shall have the same remedy which is available to any person making an application for the registration of a trade mark under section 18 and which has not resulted i n registration under section 23.\n(8) Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the related basic application or, as the case may be, the basic registration in a Contracting Party other than India has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been finally refused in respect of all or some of the goods or services listed in the international registration, the protection resulting from such international registration in India shall cease to have effect.", "question": "Under Section 36E (International registrations where India has been designated), what is provided in sub-section (7)?", "answers": {"text": ["A holder of international registra tion of a trade mark who designates India and who has not been extended protection in India shall have the same remedy which is available to any person making an application for the registration of a trade mark under section 18 and which has not resulted i n registration under"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000492", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(7) A holder of international registra tion of a trade mark who designates India and who has not been extended protection in India shall have the same remedy which is available to any person making an application for the registration of a trade mark under section 18 and which has not resulted i n registration under section 23.\n(8) Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the related basic application or, as the case may be, the basic registration in a Contracting Party other than India has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been finally refused in respect of all or some of the goods or services listed in the international registration, the protection resulting from such international registration in India shall cease to have effect.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (7) of Section 36E?", "answers": {"text": ["A holder of international registra tion of a trade mark who designates India and who has not been extended protection in India shall have the same remedy which is available to any person making an application for the registration of a trade mark under section 18 and which has not resulted i n registration under"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000493", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(7) A holder of international registra tion of a trade mark who designates India and who has not been extended protection in India shall have the same remedy which is available to any person making an application for the registration of a trade mark under section 18 and which has not resulted i n registration under section 23.\n(8) Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the related basic application or, as the case may be, the basic registration in a Contracting Party other than India has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been finally refused in respect of all or some of the goods or services listed in the international registration, the protection resulting from such international registration in India shall cease to have effect.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (8) of Section 36E?", "answers": {"text": ["Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the related basic application or, as the case may be, the basic registration in a Contracting Party other than India has been withdrawn or cancelled"], "answer_start": [333]}}
{"id": "tm_000494", "title": "Section 36E: International registrations where India has been designated", "context": "(7) A holder of international registra tion of a trade mark who designates India and who has not been extended protection in India shall have the same remedy which is available to any person making an application for the registration of a trade mark under section 18 and which has not resulted i n registration under section 23.\n(8) Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the related basic application or, as the case may be, the basic registration in a Contracting Party other than India has been withdrawn or cancelled or has expired or has been finally refused in respect of all or some of the goods or services listed in the international registration, the protection resulting from such international registration in India shall cease to have effect.", "question": "In Section 36E, what does sub-section (8) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where at any time before the expiry of a period of five years of an international registration, whether such registration has been transferred to another person or not, the related basic application or, as the case may be, the basic registration in a Contracting Party other than India has been withdrawn or cancelled"], "answer_start": [333]}}
{"id": "tm_000495", "title": "Section 36F: Effects of international registration", "context": "(1) From the date of the international registration of a trade mark where India has been designated or the date of the recording in the register of the International Bureau about the extension of the protection resulting from an international registration of a trade mark to India, the protection of the trade mark in India shall be the same as if the trade mark had been registered in India.\n(2) The indication of classes of goods and services given by the applicant shall not bind the Registrar with regard to the determination of the scope of the protection of the trade mark.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 36F state?", "answers": {"text": ["From the date of the international registration of a trade mark where India has been designated or the date of the recording in the register of the International Bureau about the extension of the protection resulting from an international registration of a trade mark to India, the protection of the trade mark in India"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000496", "title": "Section 36F: Effects of international registration", "context": "(1) From the date of the international registration of a trade mark where India has been designated or the date of the recording in the register of the International Bureau about the extension of the protection resulting from an international registration of a trade mark to India, the protection of the trade mark in India shall be the same as if the trade mark had been registered in India.\n(2) The indication of classes of goods and services given by the applicant shall not bind the Registrar with regard to the determination of the scope of the protection of the trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 36F (Effects of international registration), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["From the date of the international registration of a trade mark where India has been designated or the date of the recording in the register of the International Bureau about the extension of the protection resulting from an international registration of a trade mark to India, the protection of the trade mark in India"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000497", "title": "Section 36F: Effects of international registration", "context": "(1) From the date of the international registration of a trade mark where India has been designated or the date of the recording in the register of the International Bureau about the extension of the protection resulting from an international registration of a trade mark to India, the protection of the trade mark in India shall be the same as if the trade mark had been registered in India.\n(2) The indication of classes of goods and services given by the applicant shall not bind the Registrar with regard to the determination of the scope of the protection of the trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 36F (Effects of international registration), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The indication of classes of goods and services given by the applicant shall not bind the Registrar with regard to the determination of the scope of the protection of the trade mark."], "answer_start": [397]}}
{"id": "tm_000498", "title": "Section 36F: Effects of international registration", "context": "(1) From the date of the international registration of a trade mark where India has been designated or the date of the recording in the register of the International Bureau about the extension of the protection resulting from an international registration of a trade mark to India, the protection of the trade mark in India shall be the same as if the trade mark had been registered in India.\n(2) The indication of classes of goods and services given by the applicant shall not bind the Registrar with regard to the determination of the scope of the protection of the trade mark.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 36F?", "answers": {"text": ["The indication of classes of goods and services given by the applicant shall not bind the Registrar with regard to the determination of the scope of the protection of the trade mark."], "answer_start": [397]}}
{"id": "tm_000499", "title": "Section 36G: Duration and renewal of international registration", "context": "(1) The i nternational registration of a trade mark at the International Bureau shall be for a period of ten years and may be renewed for a period of ten years from the expiry of the preceding period.\n(2) Subject to payment of a surcharge prescribed by the rules, a grace period of six months shall be allowed for renewal of the international registration.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 36G state?", "answers": {"text": ["The i nternational registration of a trade mark at the International Bureau shall be for a period of ten years and may be renewed for a period of ten years from the expiry of the preceding period."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000500", "title": "Section 36G: Duration and renewal of international registration", "context": "(1) The i nternational registration of a trade mark at the International Bureau shall be for a period of ten years and may be renewed for a period of ten years from the expiry of the preceding period.\n(2) Subject to payment of a surcharge prescribed by the rules, a grace period of six months shall be allowed for renewal of the international registration.", "question": "Under Section 36G (Duration and renewal of international registration), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The i nternational registration of a trade mark at the International Bureau shall be for a period of ten years and may be renewed for a period of ten years from the expiry of the preceding period."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000501", "title": "Section 36G: Duration and renewal of international registration", "context": "(1) The i nternational registration of a trade mark at the International Bureau shall be for a period of ten years and may be renewed for a period of ten years from the expiry of the preceding period.\n(2) Subject to payment of a surcharge prescribed by the rules, a grace period of six months shall be allowed for renewal of the international registration.", "question": "Under Section 36G (Duration and renewal of international registration), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to payment of a surcharge prescribed by the rules, a grace period of six months shall be allowed for renewal of the international registration."], "answer_start": [205]}}
{"id": "tm_000502", "title": "Section 36G: Duration and renewal of international registration", "context": "(1) The i nternational registration of a trade mark at the International Bureau shall be for a period of ten years and may be renewed for a period of ten years from the expiry of the preceding period.\n(2) Subject to payment of a surcharge prescribed by the rules, a grace period of six months shall be allowed for renewal of the international registration.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 36G?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to payment of a surcharge prescribed by the rules, a grace period of six months shall be allowed for renewal of the international registration."], "answer_start": [205]}}
{"id": "tm_000503", "title": "Section 37: Power of registered propriet or to assign and give receipts", "context": "The person for the time being entered in the register as propr ietor of a trade mark shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and to any rights appearing from the register to be vested in any other person, have power to assign the trade mark, and to give effectual receipts for any consideration for such assignment.", "question": "What does Section 37 state about power of registered propriet or to assign and give receipts?", "answers": {"text": ["The person for the time being entered in the register as propr ietor of a trade mark shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and to any rights appearing from the register to be vested in any other person, have power to assign the trade mark, and to give effectual receipts for any consideration for such assignment."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000504", "title": "Section 37: Power of registered propriet or to assign and give receipts", "context": "The person for the time being entered in the register as propr ietor of a trade mark shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and to any rights appearing from the register to be vested in any other person, have power to assign the trade mark, and to give effectual receipts for any consideration for such assignment.", "question": "Under Section 37, what is provided regarding power of registered propriet or to assign and give receipts?", "answers": {"text": ["The person for the time being entered in the register as propr ietor of a trade mark shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and to any rights appearing from the register to be vested in any other person, have power to assign the trade mark, and to give effectual receipts for any consideration for such assignment."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000505", "title": "Section 38: Assignability and transmissibi lity of registered trade marks", "context": "Notwithstanding anything in any other law to the contrary, a registered trade mark shall, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be assignable and transmissible, whether with or withou t the goodwill of the business concerned and in respect either of all the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered or of some o nly of those goods or services.", "question": "What does Section 38 state about assignability and transmissibi lity of registered trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything in any other law to the contrary, a registered trade mark shall, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be assignable and transmissible, whether with or withou t the goodwill of the business concerned and in respect either of all the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000506", "title": "Section 38: Assignability and transmissibi lity of registered trade marks", "context": "Notwithstanding anything in any other law to the contrary, a registered trade mark shall, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be assignable and transmissible, whether with or withou t the goodwill of the business concerned and in respect either of all the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered or of some o nly of those goods or services.", "question": "Under Section 38, what is provided regarding assignability and transmissibi lity of registered trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything in any other law to the contrary, a registered trade mark shall, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be assignable and transmissible, whether with or withou t the goodwill of the business concerned and in respect either of all the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000507", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) same goods or services;\n(b) same description of goods or services;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 39 state?", "answers": {"text": ["same goods or services;"], "answer_start": [557]}}
{"id": "tm_000508", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) same goods or services;\n(b) same description of goods or services;", "question": "Under Section 39 (Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["same goods or services;"], "answer_start": [557]}}
{"id": "tm_000509", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) same goods or services;\n(b) same description of goods or services;", "question": "Under Section 39 (Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["same description of goods or services;"], "answer_start": [585]}}
{"id": "tm_000510", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) same goods or services;\n(b) same description of goods or services;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 39?", "answers": {"text": ["same description of goods or services;"], "answer_start": [585]}}
{"id": "tm_000511", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(c) goods or services or description of goods or services which are associated with each other, of trade marks nearly resembling each other or of ide ntical trade mark, if having regard to the similarity of the goods and services and to the similarity of the trade marks, the use of the trade marks in exercise of those rights would be likely to deceive or cause confusion: Provided that an assignment or t ransmission shall not be deemed to be invalid under this sub -section if the exclusive rights subsisting as a result thereof in the persons concerned respectively are, having regard to limitations imposed thereon, such as not to be exercisable by two or mor e of those persons in relation to goods to be sold, or otherwise traded in, within India otherwise than for export therefrom, or in relation to goods to be exported to the same market outside India or in relation to services for use at any place in India or any place outside India in relation to services available for acceptance in India. (2) The proprietor of a registered trade mark who proposes to assign it may submit to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a statement of case setting out the circumsta nces and the Registrar may issue to him a certificate stating whether, having regard to the similarity of the goods or services and of the trade marks referred to in the case, the proposed assignment would or would not be invalid under sub-section ( 1), and a certificate so issued shall, subject to appeal and unless it is shown that the certificate was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation, be conclusive as to the validity or invalidity under sub-section (1) of the assignment in so far as su ch validity or invalidity depends upon the facts set out in the case, but, as regards a certificate in favour of validity, only if application for the registration under section 45 of the title of the person becoming entitled is made within six months from the date on w hich the certificate is issued. 41. Restriction on assignment or transmission when exclusive rights would be creat ed in different parts of India .—Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 39, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 39?", "answers": {"text": ["goods or services or description of goods or services which are associated with each other, of trade marks nearly resembling each other or of ide ntical trade mark, if having regard to the similarity of the goods and services and to the similarity of the trade marks, the use of the trade marks in exercise of those"], "answer_start": [557]}}
{"id": "tm_000512", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(c) goods or services or description of goods or services which are associated with each other, of trade marks nearly resembling each other or of ide ntical trade mark, if having regard to the similarity of the goods and services and to the similarity of the trade marks, the use of the trade marks in exercise of those rights would be likely to deceive or cause confusion: Provided that an assignment or t ransmission shall not be deemed to be invalid under this sub -section if the exclusive rights subsisting as a result thereof in the persons concerned respectively are, having regard to limitations imposed thereon, such as not to be exercisable by two or mor e of those persons in relation to goods to be sold, or otherwise traded in, within India otherwise than for export therefrom, or in relation to goods to be exported to the same market outside India or in relation to services for use at any place in India or any place outside India in relation to services available for acceptance in India. (2) The proprietor of a registered trade mark who proposes to assign it may submit to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a statement of case setting out the circumsta nces and the Registrar may issue to him a certificate stating whether, having regard to the similarity of the goods or services and of the trade marks referred to in the case, the proposed assignment would or would not be invalid under sub-section ( 1), and a certificate so issued shall, subject to appeal and unless it is shown that the certificate was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation, be conclusive as to the validity or invalidity under sub-section (1) of the assignment in so far as su ch validity or invalidity depends upon the facts set out in the case, but, as regards a certificate in favour of validity, only if application for the registration under section 45 of the title of the person becoming entitled is made within six months from the date on w hich the certificate is issued. 41. Restriction on assignment or transmission when exclusive rights would be creat ed in different parts of India .—Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 39, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law—", "question": "In Section 39, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["goods or services or description of goods or services which are associated with each other, of trade marks nearly resembling each other or of ide ntical trade mark, if having regard to the similarity of the goods and services and to the similarity of the trade marks, the use of the trade marks in exercise of those"], "answer_start": [557]}}
{"id": "tm_000513", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) an exclusive right in one of the persons concerned, to the use of the trade mark limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place in India, or in relation to services for use, or services available for acceptance in any place in India; and\n(b) an exclusive right in another of these persons concerned, to the use of a t rade mark nearly resembling the first-mentioned trade mark or of an identical trade mark in relation to—\n(i) the same goods or services; or\n(ii) the same description of goods or services; or", "question": "In Section 39, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["an exclusive right in one of the persons concerned, to the use of the trade mark limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place in India, or in relation to services for use, or services available for acceptance in any place in India"], "answer_start": [557]}}
{"id": "tm_000514", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) an exclusive right in one of the persons concerned, to the use of the trade mark limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place in India, or in relation to services for use, or services available for acceptance in any place in India; and\n(b) an exclusive right in another of these persons concerned, to the use of a t rade mark nearly resembling the first-mentioned trade mark or of an identical trade mark in relation to—\n(i) the same goods or services; or\n(ii) the same description of goods or services; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 39 state?", "answers": {"text": ["an exclusive right in one of the persons concerned, to the use of the trade mark limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place in India, or in relation to services for use, or services available for acceptance in any place in India"], "answer_start": [557]}}
{"id": "tm_000515", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) an exclusive right in one of the persons concerned, to the use of the trade mark limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place in India, or in relation to services for use, or services available for acceptance in any place in India; and\n(b) an exclusive right in another of these persons concerned, to the use of a t rade mark nearly resembling the first-mentioned trade mark or of an identical trade mark in relation to—\n(i) the same goods or services; or\n(ii) the same description of goods or services; or", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 39 state?", "answers": {"text": ["an exclusive right in another of these persons concerned, to the use of a t rade mark nearly resembling the first-mentioned trade mark or of an identical trade mark in relation to—"], "answer_start": [836]}}
{"id": "tm_000516", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) an exclusive right in one of the persons concerned, to the use of the trade mark limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place in India, or in relation to services for use, or services available for acceptance in any place in India; and\n(b) an exclusive right in another of these persons concerned, to the use of a t rade mark nearly resembling the first-mentioned trade mark or of an identical trade mark in relation to—\n(i) the same goods or services; or\n(ii) the same description of goods or services; or", "question": "Under Section 39 (Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["an exclusive right in another of these persons concerned, to the use of a t rade mark nearly resembling the first-mentioned trade mark or of an identical trade mark in relation to—"], "answer_start": [836]}}
{"id": "tm_000517", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) an exclusive right in one of the persons concerned, to the use of the trade mark limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place in India, or in relation to services for use, or services available for acceptance in any place in India; and\n(b) an exclusive right in another of these persons concerned, to the use of a t rade mark nearly resembling the first-mentioned trade mark or of an identical trade mark in relation to—\n(i) the same goods or services; or\n(ii) the same description of goods or services; or", "question": "Under Section 39 (Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["the same goods or services"], "answer_start": [1021]}}
{"id": "tm_000518", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) an exclusive right in one of the persons concerned, to the use of the trade mark limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place in India, or in relation to services for use, or services available for acceptance in any place in India; and\n(b) an exclusive right in another of these persons concerned, to the use of a t rade mark nearly resembling the first-mentioned trade mark or of an identical trade mark in relation to—\n(i) the same goods or services; or\n(ii) the same description of goods or services; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 39?", "answers": {"text": ["the same goods or services"], "answer_start": [1021]}}
{"id": "tm_000519", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) an exclusive right in one of the persons concerned, to the use of the trade mark limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place in India, or in relation to services for use, or services available for acceptance in any place in India; and\n(b) an exclusive right in another of these persons concerned, to the use of a t rade mark nearly resembling the first-mentioned trade mark or of an identical trade mark in relation to—\n(i) the same goods or services; or\n(ii) the same description of goods or services; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 39?", "answers": {"text": ["the same description of goods or services"], "answer_start": [1057]}}
{"id": "tm_000520", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(a) an exclusive right in one of the persons concerned, to the use of the trade mark limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, in any place in India, or in relation to services for use, or services available for acceptance in any place in India; and\n(b) an exclusive right in another of these persons concerned, to the use of a t rade mark nearly resembling the first-mentioned trade mark or of an identical trade mark in relation to—\n(i) the same goods or services; or\n(ii) the same description of goods or services; or", "question": "In Section 39, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the same description of goods or services"], "answer_start": [1057]}}
{"id": "tm_000521", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(iii) services which are associated with those goods or goods of that description or goods which are associated with those services or services of that description, limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, or services for use, or available for acceptance, in any other place in India: Provided that in any such case, on application in the prescribed manner by the proprietor of a trade mark who proposes to assign it, or by a person who claims that a registered trade mark has been transmitted to him or to a predecessor in title of his since the commencement of this Act, the Registrar, if he is satisfied that in all the circumstances the use of the trade mark in exercise of the said rights would not be contrary to the public interest may approve the assignment or transmission, and an assignment or transmission so approved shall not, unless it is shown that the approval was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation, be deemed to be invalid under this section or section 40 if application for the registration under section 45 of the title of the person b ecoming entitled is made within six months from the date on which the approval is given or, in the case of a transmission, was made before that date.", "question": "In Section 39, what does clause (iii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["services which are associated with those goods or goods of that description or goods which are associated with those services or services of that description, limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, or services for use, or available for acceptance, in any other place in India"], "answer_start": [559]}}
{"id": "tm_000522", "title": "Section 39: Assignability and transmissibili ty of unregistered trade marks", "context": "An unregistered trade mark may be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business concerned. 40. Restriction on assignment or transmission where multiple exc lusive rights would be created.—(1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 38 and 3 9, a trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible in a case in which as a result of the assignment or transmission there would in the circumstances subsist, whether under this Act or any other law, exclusive rights in more than one of the persons concerned to the use, in relation to—\n(iii) services which are associated with those goods or goods of that description or goods which are associated with those services or services of that description, limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, or services for use, or available for acceptance, in any other place in India: Provided that in any such case, on application in the prescribed manner by the proprietor of a trade mark who proposes to assign it, or by a person who claims that a registered trade mark has been transmitted to him or to a predecessor in title of his since the commencement of this Act, the Registrar, if he is satisfied that in all the circumstances the use of the trade mark in exercise of the said rights would not be contrary to the public interest may approve the assignment or transmission, and an assignment or transmission so approved shall not, unless it is shown that the approval was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation, be deemed to be invalid under this section or section 40 if application for the registration under section 45 of the title of the person b ecoming entitled is made within six months from the date on which the approval is given or, in the case of a transmission, was made before that date.", "question": "What does clause (iii) of Section 39 state?", "answers": {"text": ["services which are associated with those goods or goods of that description or goods which are associated with those services or services of that description, limited to use in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in, or services for use, or available for acceptance, in any other place in India"], "answer_start": [559]}}
{"id": "tm_000523", "title": "Section 42: Conditions for assignment otherwise than in connection w ith the goodwill of a business", "context": "Where an assig nment of a trade mark, whe ther registered or unregistered is made otherwise than in connection with the goodwill of the business in which the mark has been or is used, the assignment shall not take effect unless the assignee, not later than the expiration of six months from the date on which the assignment is made or within such extended period, if any, not exceeding three months in the aggregate, as the Registrar may allow, applies to the Registrar for directions with respect to the advertisement of the assignment, and advertises it in such form and manner and within such period as the Registrar may direct. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, an assignment of a trade mark of the following description shall not be deemed to be an assignment made otherwise than in connection with the goodwill of the business in which the mark is used, namely:— (a) an assignment of a trade mark in respect only of some of the goods or services for which the trade mark is registered accompanied by the transfer of the g oodwill of the business concerned in those goods or services only; or (b) an assignment of a trade mark which is used in relation to goods exported from India or in relation to services for use outside India if the assignment is accompanied by the transfer of the goodwill of the export business only.", "question": "What does Section 42 state about conditions for assignment otherwise than in connection w ith the goodwill of a business?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an assig nment of a trade mark, whe ther registered or unregistered is made otherwise than in connection with the goodwill of the business in which the mark has been or is used, the assignment shall not take effect unless the assignee, not later than the expiration of six months from the date on which the"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000524", "title": "Section 42: Conditions for assignment otherwise than in connection w ith the goodwill of a business", "context": "Where an assig nment of a trade mark, whe ther registered or unregistered is made otherwise than in connection with the goodwill of the business in which the mark has been or is used, the assignment shall not take effect unless the assignee, not later than the expiration of six months from the date on which the assignment is made or within such extended period, if any, not exceeding three months in the aggregate, as the Registrar may allow, applies to the Registrar for directions with respect to the advertisement of the assignment, and advertises it in such form and manner and within such period as the Registrar may direct. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, an assignment of a trade mark of the following description shall not be deemed to be an assignment made otherwise than in connection with the goodwill of the business in which the mark is used, namely:— (a) an assignment of a trade mark in respect only of some of the goods or services for which the trade mark is registered accompanied by the transfer of the g oodwill of the business concerned in those goods or services only; or (b) an assignment of a trade mark which is used in relation to goods exported from India or in relation to services for use outside India if the assignment is accompanied by the transfer of the goodwill of the export business only.", "question": "Under Section 42, what is provided regarding conditions for assignment otherwise than in connection w ith the goodwill of a business?", "answers": {"text": ["Where an assig nment of a trade mark, whe ther registered or unregistered is made otherwise than in connection with the goodwill of the business in which the mark has been or is used, the assignment shall not take effect unless the assignee, not later than the expiration of six months from the date on which the"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000525", "title": "Section 43: Assignability and transmissibilit y of certification trade marks", "context": "A certification trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible otherwise than with the consent of the Registrar, for which application shall be made in writing in the prescribed manner.", "question": "What does Section 43 state about assignability and transmissibilit y of certification trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["A certification trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible otherwise than with the consent of the Registrar, for which application shall be made in writing in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000526", "title": "Section 43: Assignability and transmissibilit y of certification trade marks", "context": "A certification trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible otherwise than with the consent of the Registrar, for which application shall be made in writing in the prescribed manner.", "question": "Under Section 43, what is provided regarding assignability and transmissibilit y of certification trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["A certification trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible otherwise than with the consent of the Registrar, for which application shall be made in writing in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000527", "title": "Section 44: Assignability and transmissibi lity of associated trade marks", "context": "Associated trade marks shall be assignable and transmissible only as a whole and not separately, but, subject to the provisions of this Act, they shall, for all other purposes, be deemed to have been registered as separate trade mark.", "question": "What does Section 44 state about assignability and transmissibi lity of associated trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["Associated trade marks shall be assignable and transmissible only as a whole and not separately, but, subject to the provisions of this Act, they shall, for all other purposes, be deemed to have been registered as separate trade mark."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000528", "title": "Section 44: Assignability and transmissibi lity of associated trade marks", "context": "Associated trade marks shall be assignable and transmissible only as a whole and not separately, but, subject to the provisions of this Act, they shall, for all other purposes, be deemed to have been registered as separate trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 44, what is provided regarding assignability and transmissibi lity of associated trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["Associated trade marks shall be assignable and transmissible only as a whole and not separately, but, subject to the provisions of this Act, they shall, for all other purposes, be deemed to have been registered as separate trade mark."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000529", "title": "Section 45: Registration of assignments and transmissions", "context": "(1) Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in respect of which the assignment or transmission has effect, and shall cause particulars of such assignment or transmission to be entered on the register.\n(2) The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished.\n(3) Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the prescribed period.\n(4) Until an application under sub -section\n(1) has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 45 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000530", "title": "Section 45: Registration of assignments and transmissions", "context": "(1) Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in respect of which the assignment or transmission has effect, and shall cause particulars of such assignment or transmission to be entered on the register.\n(2) The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished.\n(3) Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the prescribed period.\n(4) Until an application under sub -section\n(1) has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission.", "question": "Under Section 45 (Registration of assignments and transmissions), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000531", "title": "Section 45: Registration of assignments and transmissions", "context": "(1) Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in respect of which the assignment or transmission has effect, and shall cause particulars of such assignment or transmission to be entered on the register.\n(2) The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished.\n(3) Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the prescribed period.\n(4) Until an application under sub -section\n(1) has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission.", "question": "Under Section 45 (Registration of assignments and transmissions), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished."], "answer_start": [477]}}
{"id": "tm_000532", "title": "Section 45: Registration of assignments and transmissions", "context": "(1) Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in respect of which the assignment or transmission has effect, and shall cause particulars of such assignment or transmission to be entered on the register.\n(2) The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished.\n(3) Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the prescribed period.\n(4) Until an application under sub -section\n(1) has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 45?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished."], "answer_start": [477]}}
{"id": "tm_000533", "title": "Section 45: Registration of assignments and transmissions", "context": "(1) Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in respect of which the assignment or transmission has effect, and shall cause particulars of such assignment or transmission to be entered on the register.\n(2) The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished.\n(3) Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the prescribed period.\n(4) Until an application under sub -section\n(1) has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 45?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the"], "answer_start": [681]}}
{"id": "tm_000534", "title": "Section 45: Registration of assignments and transmissions", "context": "(1) Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in respect of which the assignment or transmission has effect, and shall cause particulars of such assignment or transmission to be entered on the register.\n(2) The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished.\n(3) Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the prescribed period.\n(4) Until an application under sub -section\n(1) has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission.", "question": "In Section 45, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the"], "answer_start": [681]}}
{"id": "tm_000535", "title": "Section 45: Registration of assignments and transmissions", "context": "(1) Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in respect of which the assignment or transmission has effect, and shall cause particulars of such assignment or transmission to be entered on the register.\n(2) The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished.\n(3) Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the prescribed period.\n(4) Until an application under sub -section\n(1) has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission.", "question": "In Section 45, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Until an application under sub -section"], "answer_start": [1015]}}
{"id": "tm_000536", "title": "Section 45: Registration of assignments and transmissions", "context": "(1) Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in respect of which the assignment or transmission has effect, and shall cause particulars of such assignment or transmission to be entered on the register.\n(2) The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished.\n(3) Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the prescribed period.\n(4) Until an application under sub -section\n(1) has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 45 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Until an application under sub -section"], "answer_start": [1015]}}
{"id": "tm_000537", "title": "Section 45: Registration of assignments and transmissions", "context": "(1) Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in respect of which the assignment or transmission has effect, and shall cause particulars of such assignment or transmission to be entered on the register.\n(2) The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished.\n(3) Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the prescribed period.\n(4) Until an application under sub -section\n(1) has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 45 state?", "answers": {"text": ["has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission."], "answer_start": [1059]}}
{"id": "tm_000538", "title": "Section 45: Registration of assignments and transmissions", "context": "(1) Where a person becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trade mark, he shall appl y in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to register his title, and the Registrar shall, on receipt of the application, register him as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of the goods or services in respect of which the assignment or transmission has effect, and shall cause particulars of such assignment or transmission to be entered on the register.\n(2) The Registrar may require the applicant to furnish evidence or further evidence in proof of title only where there is a reasonable doubt about the veracity of any statement or any document furnished.\n(3) Where the validity of an assignment or transmission is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the assignment or transmission until the rights of the parties have bee n determined by a competent court and in all other cases the Registrar shall dispose of the application within the prescribed period.\n(4) Until an application under sub -section\n(1) has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission.", "question": "Under Section 45 (Registration of assignments and transmissions), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["has been filed, the assignment or transmission shall be ineffective against a person acquiring a conflicting interest in or under the registered trade mark without the knowledge of assignment or transmission."], "answer_start": [1059]}}
{"id": "tm_000539", "title": "Section 46: Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc", "context": "(1) No ap plication for the registration of a trade mark in respect of any goods or services shall be refused nor shall permission for such registration be withheld, on the ground only that it appears that the applicant does not use or propose to use the trade mark if the Registrar is satisfied that— (a) a company is about to be formed and registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) and that the applicant intends to assign the trade mark to that company with a view to the use thereof in relation to those goods or services by the company, or (b) the proprietor intends it to be used by a person, as a registered user after the registration of the trade mark.\n(2) The provisions of section 47 shall have effect, in relation to a trade mark registered under the powers conferred by this sub -section, as if for the reference, in clause ( a) of sub -section ( 1) of that section, to the intention on the part of an applicant for registration that a trade mark should be used by him there were substituted a reference to the intention on his part that it should be used by the company or registered user concerned.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 46 state?", "answers": {"text": ["No ap plication for the registration of a trade mark in respect of any goods or services shall be refused nor shall permission for such registration be withheld, on the ground only that it appears that the applicant does not use or propose to use the trade mark if the Registrar is satisfied that— (a) a company is"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000540", "title": "Section 46: Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc", "context": "(1) No ap plication for the registration of a trade mark in respect of any goods or services shall be refused nor shall permission for such registration be withheld, on the ground only that it appears that the applicant does not use or propose to use the trade mark if the Registrar is satisfied that— (a) a company is about to be formed and registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) and that the applicant intends to assign the trade mark to that company with a view to the use thereof in relation to those goods or services by the company, or (b) the proprietor intends it to be used by a person, as a registered user after the registration of the trade mark.\n(2) The provisions of section 47 shall have effect, in relation to a trade mark registered under the powers conferred by this sub -section, as if for the reference, in clause ( a) of sub -section ( 1) of that section, to the intention on the part of an applicant for registration that a trade mark should be used by him there were substituted a reference to the intention on his part that it should be used by the company or registered user concerned.", "question": "Under Section 46 (Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["No ap plication for the registration of a trade mark in respect of any goods or services shall be refused nor shall permission for such registration be withheld, on the ground only that it appears that the applicant does not use or propose to use the trade mark if the Registrar is satisfied that— (a) a company is"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000541", "title": "Section 46: Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc", "context": "(1) No ap plication for the registration of a trade mark in respect of any goods or services shall be refused nor shall permission for such registration be withheld, on the ground only that it appears that the applicant does not use or propose to use the trade mark if the Registrar is satisfied that— (a) a company is about to be formed and registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) and that the applicant intends to assign the trade mark to that company with a view to the use thereof in relation to those goods or services by the company, or (b) the proprietor intends it to be used by a person, as a registered user after the registration of the trade mark.\n(2) The provisions of section 47 shall have effect, in relation to a trade mark registered under the powers conferred by this sub -section, as if for the reference, in clause ( a) of sub -section ( 1) of that section, to the intention on the part of an applicant for registration that a trade mark should be used by him there were substituted a reference to the intention on his part that it should be used by the company or registered user concerned.", "question": "Under Section 46 (Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of section 47 shall have effect, in relation to a trade mark registered under the powers conferred by this sub -section, as if for the reference, in clause ( a) of sub -section ( 1) of that section, to the intention on the part of an applicant for registration that a trade mark should be used by him"], "answer_start": [677]}}
{"id": "tm_000542", "title": "Section 46: Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc", "context": "(1) No ap plication for the registration of a trade mark in respect of any goods or services shall be refused nor shall permission for such registration be withheld, on the ground only that it appears that the applicant does not use or propose to use the trade mark if the Registrar is satisfied that— (a) a company is about to be formed and registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) and that the applicant intends to assign the trade mark to that company with a view to the use thereof in relation to those goods or services by the company, or (b) the proprietor intends it to be used by a person, as a registered user after the registration of the trade mark.\n(2) The provisions of section 47 shall have effect, in relation to a trade mark registered under the powers conferred by this sub -section, as if for the reference, in clause ( a) of sub -section ( 1) of that section, to the intention on the part of an applicant for registration that a trade mark should be used by him there were substituted a reference to the intention on his part that it should be used by the company or registered user concerned.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 46?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of section 47 shall have effect, in relation to a trade mark registered under the powers conferred by this sub -section, as if for the reference, in clause ( a) of sub -section ( 1) of that section, to the intention on the part of an applicant for registration that a trade mark should be used by him"], "answer_start": [677]}}
{"id": "tm_000543", "title": "Section 46: Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc", "context": "(3) The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may, in a case to which sub -section (1) applies, require the applicant to give security for the costs of any proceedings relating to any opposition or appeal, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the application as abandoned.\n(4) Where in a case to which sub -section\n(1) applies, a trade mark in respect of any goods or services is registered in the name of an applicant who, relies on intention to assign the trade mark to a company, then, unless within such period as may be prescribed or within such further period not exceeding six months as the Registrar may, on application being made to him i n the prescribed manner, allow, the company has been registered as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of those goods or services, the registration shall cease to have effect in respect thereof at the expiration of that period and the Registrar shall amend the register accordingly.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 46?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may, in a case to which sub -section (1) applies, require the applicant to give security for the costs of any proceedings relating to any opposition or appeal, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the application as abandoned."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000544", "title": "Section 46: Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc", "context": "(3) The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may, in a case to which sub -section (1) applies, require the applicant to give security for the costs of any proceedings relating to any opposition or appeal, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the application as abandoned.\n(4) Where in a case to which sub -section\n(1) applies, a trade mark in respect of any goods or services is registered in the name of an applicant who, relies on intention to assign the trade mark to a company, then, unless within such period as may be prescribed or within such further period not exceeding six months as the Registrar may, on application being made to him i n the prescribed manner, allow, the company has been registered as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of those goods or services, the registration shall cease to have effect in respect thereof at the expiration of that period and the Registrar shall amend the register accordingly.", "question": "In Section 46, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may, in a case to which sub -section (1) applies, require the applicant to give security for the costs of any proceedings relating to any opposition or appeal, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the application as abandoned."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000545", "title": "Section 46: Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc", "context": "(3) The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may, in a case to which sub -section (1) applies, require the applicant to give security for the costs of any proceedings relating to any opposition or appeal, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the application as abandoned.\n(4) Where in a case to which sub -section\n(1) applies, a trade mark in respect of any goods or services is registered in the name of an applicant who, relies on intention to assign the trade mark to a company, then, unless within such period as may be prescribed or within such further period not exceeding six months as the Registrar may, on application being made to him i n the prescribed manner, allow, the company has been registered as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of those goods or services, the registration shall cease to have effect in respect thereof at the expiration of that period and the Registrar shall amend the register accordingly.", "question": "In Section 46, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where in a case to which sub -section"], "answer_start": [310]}}
{"id": "tm_000546", "title": "Section 46: Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc", "context": "(3) The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may, in a case to which sub -section (1) applies, require the applicant to give security for the costs of any proceedings relating to any opposition or appeal, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the application as abandoned.\n(4) Where in a case to which sub -section\n(1) applies, a trade mark in respect of any goods or services is registered in the name of an applicant who, relies on intention to assign the trade mark to a company, then, unless within such period as may be prescribed or within such further period not exceeding six months as the Registrar may, on application being made to him i n the prescribed manner, allow, the company has been registered as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of those goods or services, the registration shall cease to have effect in respect thereof at the expiration of that period and the Registrar shall amend the register accordingly.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 46 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Where in a case to which sub -section"], "answer_start": [310]}}
{"id": "tm_000547", "title": "Section 46: Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc", "context": "(3) The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may, in a case to which sub -section (1) applies, require the applicant to give security for the costs of any proceedings relating to any opposition or appeal, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the application as abandoned.\n(4) Where in a case to which sub -section\n(1) applies, a trade mark in respect of any goods or services is registered in the name of an applicant who, relies on intention to assign the trade mark to a company, then, unless within such period as may be prescribed or within such further period not exceeding six months as the Registrar may, on application being made to him i n the prescribed manner, allow, the company has been registered as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of those goods or services, the registration shall cease to have effect in respect thereof at the expiration of that period and the Registrar shall amend the register accordingly.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 46 state?", "answers": {"text": ["applies, a trade mark in respect of any goods or services is registered in the name of an applicant who, relies on intention to assign the trade mark to a company, then, unless within such period as may be prescribed or within such further period not exceeding six months as the Registrar may, on application being made"], "answer_start": [352]}}
{"id": "tm_000548", "title": "Section 46: Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc", "context": "(3) The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may, in a case to which sub -section (1) applies, require the applicant to give security for the costs of any proceedings relating to any opposition or appeal, and in default of such security being duly given, may treat the application as abandoned.\n(4) Where in a case to which sub -section\n(1) applies, a trade mark in respect of any goods or services is registered in the name of an applicant who, relies on intention to assign the trade mark to a company, then, unless within such period as may be prescribed or within such further period not exceeding six months as the Registrar may, on application being made to him i n the prescribed manner, allow, the company has been registered as the proprietor of the trade mark in respect of those goods or services, the registration shall cease to have effect in respect thereof at the expiration of that period and the Registrar shall amend the register accordingly.", "question": "Under Section 46 (Proposed use of trade mar k by company to be formed, etc), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["applies, a trade mark in respect of any goods or services is registered in the name of an applicant who, relies on intention to assign the trade mark to a company, then, unless within such period as may be prescribed or within such further period not exceeding six months as the Registrar may, on application being made"], "answer_start": [352]}}
{"id": "tm_000549", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(a) that the trade mark was registered without any bona fide intention on the part of the applicant for registration that it sh ould be used in relation to those goods or services by him or, in a case to which the provisions of section 46 apply, by the company concerned or the registered user, as the case may be, and that there has, in fact, been no bona fide use of the trade mark in relation to those goods or services by any proprietor thereof for the time being up to a date three months before the date of the application; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 47 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the trade mark was registered without any bona fide intention on the part of the applicant for registration that it sh ould be used in relation to those goods or services by him or, in a case to which the provisions of section 46 apply, by the company concerned or the registered user, as the case may be, and that"], "answer_start": [261]}}
{"id": "tm_000550", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(a) that the trade mark was registered without any bona fide intention on the part of the applicant for registration that it sh ould be used in relation to those goods or services by him or, in a case to which the provisions of section 46 apply, by the company concerned or the registered user, as the case may be, and that there has, in fact, been no bona fide use of the trade mark in relation to those goods or services by any proprietor thereof for the time being up to a date three months before the date of the application; or", "question": "Under Section 47 (Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the trade mark was registered without any bona fide intention on the part of the applicant for registration that it sh ould be used in relation to those goods or services by him or, in a case to which the provisions of section 46 apply, by the company concerned or the registered user, as the case may be, and that"], "answer_start": [261]}}
{"id": "tm_000551", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(b) that up to a date three months before the date of the application, a continuous period of five years from the date on which the trade mark is actually entered in the register or longer had elapsed during which the trade mark was registered and during which there was no bona fide use thereof in relation to those goods or services by any proprietor thereof for the time being: Provided that except where the applicant has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of the goods or services in question, or where the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be is of opinion that he might properly be permitted so to register such a trade mark, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may refuse an application under clause\n(a) or clause\n(b) in relation to any goods or services, if it is show n that there has been, before the relevant date or during the relevant period, as the case may be, bona fide use of the trade mark by any proprietor thereof for the time being in relation to—\n(i) goods or services of the same description; or", "question": "Under Section 47 (Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["that up to a date three months before the date of the application, a continuous period of five years from the date on which the trade mark is actually entered in the register or longer had elapsed during which the trade mark was registered and during which there was no bona fide use thereof in relation to those goods"], "answer_start": [261]}}
{"id": "tm_000552", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(b) that up to a date three months before the date of the application, a continuous period of five years from the date on which the trade mark is actually entered in the register or longer had elapsed during which the trade mark was registered and during which there was no bona fide use thereof in relation to those goods or services by any proprietor thereof for the time being: Provided that except where the applicant has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of the goods or services in question, or where the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be is of opinion that he might properly be permitted so to register such a trade mark, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may refuse an application under clause\n(a) or clause\n(b) in relation to any goods or services, if it is show n that there has been, before the relevant date or during the relevant period, as the case may be, bona fide use of the trade mark by any proprietor thereof for the time being in relation to—\n(i) goods or services of the same description; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["that up to a date three months before the date of the application, a continuous period of five years from the date on which the trade mark is actually entered in the register or longer had elapsed during which the trade mark was registered and during which there was no bona fide use thereof in relation to those goods"], "answer_start": [261]}}
{"id": "tm_000553", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(b) that up to a date three months before the date of the application, a continuous period of five years from the date on which the trade mark is actually entered in the register or longer had elapsed during which the trade mark was registered and during which there was no bona fide use thereof in relation to those goods or services by any proprietor thereof for the time being: Provided that except where the applicant has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of the goods or services in question, or where the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be is of opinion that he might properly be permitted so to register such a trade mark, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may refuse an application under clause\n(a) or clause\n(b) in relation to any goods or services, if it is show n that there has been, before the relevant date or during the relevant period, as the case may be, bona fide use of the trade mark by any proprietor thereof for the time being in relation to—\n(i) goods or services of the same description; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["or clause"], "answer_start": [1061]}}
{"id": "tm_000554", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(b) that up to a date three months before the date of the application, a continuous period of five years from the date on which the trade mark is actually entered in the register or longer had elapsed during which the trade mark was registered and during which there was no bona fide use thereof in relation to those goods or services by any proprietor thereof for the time being: Provided that except where the applicant has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of the goods or services in question, or where the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be is of opinion that he might properly be permitted so to register such a trade mark, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may refuse an application under clause\n(a) or clause\n(b) in relation to any goods or services, if it is show n that there has been, before the relevant date or during the relevant period, as the case may be, bona fide use of the trade mark by any proprietor thereof for the time being in relation to—\n(i) goods or services of the same description; or", "question": "In Section 47, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["or clause"], "answer_start": [1061]}}
{"id": "tm_000555", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(b) that up to a date three months before the date of the application, a continuous period of five years from the date on which the trade mark is actually entered in the register or longer had elapsed during which the trade mark was registered and during which there was no bona fide use thereof in relation to those goods or services by any proprietor thereof for the time being: Provided that except where the applicant has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of the goods or services in question, or where the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be is of opinion that he might properly be permitted so to register such a trade mark, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may refuse an application under clause\n(a) or clause\n(b) in relation to any goods or services, if it is show n that there has been, before the relevant date or during the relevant period, as the case may be, bona fide use of the trade mark by any proprietor thereof for the time being in relation to—\n(i) goods or services of the same description; or", "question": "In Section 47, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to any goods or services, if it is show n that there has been, before the relevant date or during the relevant period, as the case may be, bona fide use of the trade mark by any proprietor thereof for the time being in relation to—"], "answer_start": [1075]}}
{"id": "tm_000556", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(b) that up to a date three months before the date of the application, a continuous period of five years from the date on which the trade mark is actually entered in the register or longer had elapsed during which the trade mark was registered and during which there was no bona fide use thereof in relation to those goods or services by any proprietor thereof for the time being: Provided that except where the applicant has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of the goods or services in question, or where the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be is of opinion that he might properly be permitted so to register such a trade mark, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may refuse an application under clause\n(a) or clause\n(b) in relation to any goods or services, if it is show n that there has been, before the relevant date or during the relevant period, as the case may be, bona fide use of the trade mark by any proprietor thereof for the time being in relation to—\n(i) goods or services of the same description; or", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 47 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to any goods or services, if it is show n that there has been, before the relevant date or during the relevant period, as the case may be, bona fide use of the trade mark by any proprietor thereof for the time being in relation to—"], "answer_start": [1075]}}
{"id": "tm_000557", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(b) that up to a date three months before the date of the application, a continuous period of five years from the date on which the trade mark is actually entered in the register or longer had elapsed during which the trade mark was registered and during which there was no bona fide use thereof in relation to those goods or services by any proprietor thereof for the time being: Provided that except where the applicant has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of the goods or services in question, or where the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be is of opinion that he might properly be permitted so to register such a trade mark, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may refuse an application under clause\n(a) or clause\n(b) in relation to any goods or services, if it is show n that there has been, before the relevant date or during the relevant period, as the case may be, bona fide use of the trade mark by any proprietor thereof for the time being in relation to—\n(i) goods or services of the same description; or", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 47 state?", "answers": {"text": ["goods or services of the same description"], "answer_start": [1323]}}
{"id": "tm_000558", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(b) that up to a date three months before the date of the application, a continuous period of five years from the date on which the trade mark is actually entered in the register or longer had elapsed during which the trade mark was registered and during which there was no bona fide use thereof in relation to those goods or services by any proprietor thereof for the time being: Provided that except where the applicant has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of the goods or services in question, or where the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be is of opinion that he might properly be permitted so to register such a trade mark, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be may refuse an application under clause\n(a) or clause\n(b) in relation to any goods or services, if it is show n that there has been, before the relevant date or during the relevant period, as the case may be, bona fide use of the trade mark by any proprietor thereof for the time being in relation to—\n(i) goods or services of the same description; or", "question": "Under Section 47 (Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["goods or services of the same description"], "answer_start": [1323]}}
{"id": "tm_000559", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(ii) goods or services associated with those goods or services of that description being goods or services, as the case may be, in respect of which the trade mark is registered. (2) Where in relation to any goods or services in respect of which a trade mark is registered—\n(a) the circumstances referred to in clause ( b) of sub -section ( 1) are shown to exist so far as regards non-use of the trade mark in relation to goods to be sold, or otherwise traded in a particular place in India (otherwise than for export from India), or in relation to goods to be exported to a particular market outside India; or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in a particular place in India or for use in a particular market outside India; and", "question": "Under Section 47 (Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use), what is provided in clause (ii)?", "answers": {"text": ["goods or services associated with those goods or services of that description being goods or services, as the case may be, in respect of which the trade mark is registered."], "answer_start": [262]}}
{"id": "tm_000560", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(ii) goods or services associated with those goods or services of that description being goods or services, as the case may be, in respect of which the trade mark is registered. (2) Where in relation to any goods or services in respect of which a trade mark is registered—\n(a) the circumstances referred to in clause ( b) of sub -section ( 1) are shown to exist so far as regards non-use of the trade mark in relation to goods to be sold, or otherwise traded in a particular place in India (otherwise than for export from India), or in relation to goods to be exported to a particular market outside India; or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in a particular place in India or for use in a particular market outside India; and", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["goods or services associated with those goods or services of that description being goods or services, as the case may be, in respect of which the trade mark is registered."], "answer_start": [262]}}
{"id": "tm_000561", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(ii) goods or services associated with those goods or services of that description being goods or services, as the case may be, in respect of which the trade mark is registered. (2) Where in relation to any goods or services in respect of which a trade mark is registered—\n(a) the circumstances referred to in clause ( b) of sub -section ( 1) are shown to exist so far as regards non-use of the trade mark in relation to goods to be sold, or otherwise traded in a particular place in India (otherwise than for export from India), or in relation to goods to be exported to a particular market outside India; or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in a particular place in India or for use in a particular market outside India; and", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["the circumstances referred to in clause ( b) of sub -section ( 1) are shown to exist so far as regards non-use of the trade mark in relation to goods to be sold, or otherwise traded in a particular place in India (otherwise than for export from India), or in relation to goods to be exported to a particular market"], "answer_start": [534]}}
{"id": "tm_000562", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(ii) goods or services associated with those goods or services of that description being goods or services, as the case may be, in respect of which the trade mark is registered. (2) Where in relation to any goods or services in respect of which a trade mark is registered—\n(a) the circumstances referred to in clause ( b) of sub -section ( 1) are shown to exist so far as regards non-use of the trade mark in relation to goods to be sold, or otherwise traded in a particular place in India (otherwise than for export from India), or in relation to goods to be exported to a particular market outside India; or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in a particular place in India or for use in a particular market outside India; and", "question": "In Section 47, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the circumstances referred to in clause ( b) of sub -section ( 1) are shown to exist so far as regards non-use of the trade mark in relation to goods to be sold, or otherwise traded in a particular place in India (otherwise than for export from India), or in relation to goods to be exported to a particular market"], "answer_start": [534]}}
{"id": "tm_000563", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(b) a person has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of those goods, under a registration extending to use in relation to goods to be so sold, or otherwise traded in, or in relation to goods to be so exported, or in relatio n to services for use or available for acceptance in that place or for use in that country, or the tribunal is of opinion that he might properly be permitted so to register such a trade mark, on application by that person in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, the tribunal may impose o n the registration of the first -mentioned trade mark such limitations as it thinks proper for securing that that registration shall cease to extend to such use. (3) An applicant shall not be entitle d to rely for the purpose of clause ( b) of sub-section (1) or for the purposes of sub -section (2) on any non -use of a trade mark which is shown to have been due to special circumstances in the trade, which includes restrictions on the use of the trade mark in India imposed by any law or regulation and not to any intention to abandon or not to use the trade mark in relation to the goods or services to which the application relates.", "question": "In Section 47, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["a person has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of those goods, under a registration extending to use in relation to goods to be so sold, or otherwise traded in, or in relation to goods to be so exported, or in relatio n to services for use or available"], "answer_start": [261]}}
{"id": "tm_000564", "title": "Section 47: Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use", "context": "(1) A registered trade mark may be taken off the register in respect of the goods or services in respect of which it is registered on application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar or the High Court by any person aggrieved on the ground either—\n(b) a person has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of those goods, under a registration extending to use in relation to goods to be so sold, or otherwise traded in, or in relation to goods to be so exported, or in relatio n to services for use or available for acceptance in that place or for use in that country, or the tribunal is of opinion that he might properly be permitted so to register such a trade mark, on application by that person in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, the tribunal may impose o n the registration of the first -mentioned trade mark such limitations as it thinks proper for securing that that registration shall cease to extend to such use. (3) An applicant shall not be entitle d to rely for the purpose of clause ( b) of sub-section (1) or for the purposes of sub -section (2) on any non -use of a trade mark which is shown to have been due to special circumstances in the trade, which includes restrictions on the use of the trade mark in India imposed by any law or regulation and not to any intention to abandon or not to use the trade mark in relation to the goods or services to which the application relates.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 47 state?", "answers": {"text": ["a person has been permitted under section 12 to register an identical or nearly resembling trade mark in respect of those goods, under a registration extending to use in relation to goods to be so sold, or otherwise traded in, or in relation to goods to be so exported, or in relatio n to services for use or available"], "answer_start": [261]}}
{"id": "tm_000565", "title": "Section 48: Registered users", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 49, a person o ther than the registered proprietor of a trade mark may be registered as a registered user thereof in respect of any or all of the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered.\n(2) The permitted use of a trade mark shall be deemed to be used by the proprietor thereof, and shall be deemed not to be used by a person other than the proprietor, for the purposes of section 47 or for any other purpose for which such use is material under this Act or any other law.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 48 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 49, a person o ther than the registered proprietor of a trade mark may be registered as a registered user thereof in respect of any or all of the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000566", "title": "Section 48: Registered users", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 49, a person o ther than the registered proprietor of a trade mark may be registered as a registered user thereof in respect of any or all of the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered.\n(2) The permitted use of a trade mark shall be deemed to be used by the proprietor thereof, and shall be deemed not to be used by a person other than the proprietor, for the purposes of section 47 or for any other purpose for which such use is material under this Act or any other law.", "question": "Under Section 48 (Registered users), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 49, a person o ther than the registered proprietor of a trade mark may be registered as a registered user thereof in respect of any or all of the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000567", "title": "Section 48: Registered users", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 49, a person o ther than the registered proprietor of a trade mark may be registered as a registered user thereof in respect of any or all of the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered.\n(2) The permitted use of a trade mark shall be deemed to be used by the proprietor thereof, and shall be deemed not to be used by a person other than the proprietor, for the purposes of section 47 or for any other purpose for which such use is material under this Act or any other law.", "question": "Under Section 48 (Registered users), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The permitted use of a trade mark shall be deemed to be used by the proprietor thereof, and shall be deemed not to be used by a person other than the proprietor, for the purposes of section 47 or for any other purpose for which such use is material under this Act or any other law."], "answer_start": [259]}}
{"id": "tm_000568", "title": "Section 48: Registered users", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 49, a person o ther than the registered proprietor of a trade mark may be registered as a registered user thereof in respect of any or all of the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is registered.\n(2) The permitted use of a trade mark shall be deemed to be used by the proprietor thereof, and shall be deemed not to be used by a person other than the proprietor, for the purposes of section 47 or for any other purpose for which such use is material under this Act or any other law.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 48?", "answers": {"text": ["The permitted use of a trade mark shall be deemed to be used by the proprietor thereof, and shall be deemed not to be used by a person other than the proprietor, for the purposes of section 47 or for any other purpose for which such use is material under this Act or any other law."], "answer_start": [259]}}
{"id": "tm_000569", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the trade mark; and\n(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfication of the Registrar to act on his behalf,—\n(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which their relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be the sole registered user or th at there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered users application may be made;\n(ii) stating the goods or services in respect of which registration is proposed;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 49 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the trade mark"], "answer_start": [289]}}
{"id": "tm_000570", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the trade mark; and\n(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfication of the Registrar to act on his behalf,—\n(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which their relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be the sole registered user or th at there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered users application may be made;\n(ii) stating the goods or services in respect of which registration is proposed;", "question": "Under Section 49 (Registration as registered user), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the trade mark"], "answer_start": [289]}}
{"id": "tm_000571", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the trade mark; and\n(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfication of the Registrar to act on his behalf,—\n(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which their relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be the sole registered user or th at there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered users application may be made;\n(ii) stating the goods or services in respect of which registration is proposed;", "question": "Under Section 49 (Registration as registered user), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfication of the Registrar to act on his behalf,—"], "answer_start": [493]}}
{"id": "tm_000572", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the trade mark; and\n(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfication of the Registrar to act on his behalf,—\n(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which their relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be the sole registered user or th at there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered users application may be made;\n(ii) stating the goods or services in respect of which registration is proposed;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 49?", "answers": {"text": ["an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfication of the Registrar to act on his behalf,—"], "answer_start": [493]}}
{"id": "tm_000573", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the trade mark; and\n(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfication of the Registrar to act on his behalf,—\n(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which their relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be the sole registered user or th at there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered users application may be made;\n(ii) stating the goods or services in respect of which registration is proposed;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 49?", "answers": {"text": ["giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which their relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the"], "answer_start": [634]}}
{"id": "tm_000574", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the trade mark; and\n(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfication of the Registrar to act on his behalf,—\n(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which their relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be the sole registered user or th at there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered users application may be made;\n(ii) stating the goods or services in respect of which registration is proposed;", "question": "In Section 49, what does clause (i) say?", "answers": {"text": ["giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which their relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the"], "answer_start": [634]}}
{"id": "tm_000575", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the trade mark; and\n(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfication of the Registrar to act on his behalf,—\n(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which their relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be the sole registered user or th at there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered users application may be made;\n(ii) stating the goods or services in respect of which registration is proposed;", "question": "In Section 49, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["stating the goods or services in respect of which registration is proposed;"], "answer_start": [1142]}}
{"id": "tm_000576", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the trade mark; and\n(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfication of the Registrar to act on his behalf,—\n(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which their relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be the sole registered user or th at there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered users application may be made;\n(ii) stating the goods or services in respect of which registration is proposed;", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 49 state?", "answers": {"text": ["stating the goods or services in respect of which registration is proposed;"], "answer_start": [1142]}}
{"id": "tm_000577", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(iii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the characteristics of the goods or services, to the mode or place of permitted use, or to any other matter;\n(iv) stating whether the permitted use is to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and\n(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Reg istrar or as may be prescribed. (2) When the requirements of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user in respect of the goods or services as to which he is so satisfied. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed m anner of the registration of a person as a registered user, to other registered users of the trade mark, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps for securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is no t disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "What does clause (iii) of Section 49 state?", "answers": {"text": ["stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the characteristics of the goods or services, to the mode or place of permitted use, or to any other matter;"], "answer_start": [291]}}
{"id": "tm_000578", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(iii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the characteristics of the goods or services, to the mode or place of permitted use, or to any other matter;\n(iv) stating whether the permitted use is to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and\n(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Reg istrar or as may be prescribed. (2) When the requirements of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user in respect of the goods or services as to which he is so satisfied. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed m anner of the registration of a person as a registered user, to other registered users of the trade mark, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps for securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is no t disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "Under Section 49 (Registration as registered user), what is provided in clause (iii)?", "answers": {"text": ["stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the characteristics of the goods or services, to the mode or place of permitted use, or to any other matter;"], "answer_start": [291]}}
{"id": "tm_000579", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(iii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the characteristics of the goods or services, to the mode or place of permitted use, or to any other matter;\n(iv) stating whether the permitted use is to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and\n(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Reg istrar or as may be prescribed. (2) When the requirements of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user in respect of the goods or services as to which he is so satisfied. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed m anner of the registration of a person as a registered user, to other registered users of the trade mark, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps for securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is no t disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "Under Section 49 (Registration as registered user), what is provided in clause (iv)?", "answers": {"text": ["stating whether the permitted use is to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof"], "answer_start": [478]}}
{"id": "tm_000580", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(iii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the characteristics of the goods or services, to the mode or place of permitted use, or to any other matter;\n(iv) stating whether the permitted use is to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and\n(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Reg istrar or as may be prescribed. (2) When the requirements of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user in respect of the goods or services as to which he is so satisfied. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed m anner of the registration of a person as a registered user, to other registered users of the trade mark, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps for securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is no t disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iv) of Section 49?", "answers": {"text": ["stating whether the permitted use is to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof"], "answer_start": [478]}}
{"id": "tm_000581", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(iii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the characteristics of the goods or services, to the mode or place of permitted use, or to any other matter;\n(iv) stating whether the permitted use is to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and\n(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Reg istrar or as may be prescribed. (2) When the requirements of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user in respect of the goods or services as to which he is so satisfied. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed m anner of the registration of a person as a registered user, to other registered users of the trade mark, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps for securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is no t disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 49?", "answers": {"text": ["such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Reg istrar or as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [614]}}
{"id": "tm_000582", "title": "Section 49: Registration as registered user", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a trade mark, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner, and every suc h applic ation shall be accompanied by—\n(iii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the characteristics of the goods or services, to the mode or place of permitted use, or to any other matter;\n(iv) stating whether the permitted use is to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and\n(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Reg istrar or as may be prescribed. (2) When the requirements of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user in respect of the goods or services as to which he is so satisfied. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed m anner of the registration of a person as a registered user, to other registered users of the trade mark, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps for securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is no t disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "In Section 49, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Reg istrar or as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [614]}}
{"id": "tm_000583", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 50 state?", "answers": {"text": ["may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;"], "answer_start": [108]}}
{"id": "tm_000584", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "Under Section 50 (Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;"], "answer_start": [108]}}
{"id": "tm_000585", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "Under Section 50 (Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;"], "answer_start": [314]}}
{"id": "tm_000586", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 50?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;"], "answer_start": [314]}}
{"id": "tm_000587", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 50?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—"], "answer_start": [513]}}
{"id": "tm_000588", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "In Section 50, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—"], "answer_start": [513]}}
{"id": "tm_000589", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "In Section 50, what does clause (i) say?", "answers": {"text": ["that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;"], "answer_start": [662]}}
{"id": "tm_000590", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 50 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;"], "answer_start": [662]}}
{"id": "tm_000591", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 50 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;"], "answer_start": [894]}}
{"id": "tm_000592", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "Under Section 50 (Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user), what is provided in clause (ii)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;"], "answer_start": [894]}}
{"id": "tm_000593", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "Under Section 50 (Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user), what is provided in clause (iii)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;"], "answer_start": [1149]}}
{"id": "tm_000594", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the goods or services in respect of which it has effect on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registere d proprietor of the trade mark;\n(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the trade mark;\n(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—\n(i) that the registered user has used the trade mark otherwis e than in accordance with the agreement under clause ( a) of sub -section (1) of section 49 or in such way as to cause or to be likely to cause, deception or confusion;\n(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, so me fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;\n(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iii) of Section 50?", "answers": {"text": ["that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified regis tration of the registered user;"], "answer_start": [1149]}}
{"id": "tm_000595", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to rights vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;\n(d) may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person, on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the quality of the goods or services in relation to which the trade mark is to be used is either not being enforced or is not being complied with;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iv) of Section 50?", "answers": {"text": ["that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to rights vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;"], "answer_start": [109]}}
{"id": "tm_000596", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to rights vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;\n(d) may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person, on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the quality of the goods or services in relation to which the trade mark is to be used is either not being enforced or is not being complied with;", "question": "In Section 50, what does clause (iv) say?", "answers": {"text": ["that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to rights vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;"], "answer_start": [109]}}
{"id": "tm_000597", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to rights vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;\n(d) may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person, on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the quality of the goods or services in relation to which the trade mark is to be used is either not being enforced or is not being complied with;", "question": "In Section 50, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person, on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the quality of the goods or services in relation to which the trade mark"], "answer_start": [285]}}
{"id": "tm_000598", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to rights vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;\n(d) may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person, on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the quality of the goods or services in relation to which the trade mark is to be used is either not being enforced or is not being complied with;", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 50 state?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person, on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the quality of the goods or services in relation to which the trade mark"], "answer_start": [285]}}
{"id": "tm_000599", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(e) may be cancelled by the Registrar in respect of any goods or services in re lation to which the trade mark is no longer registered. (2) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the trade mark. (3) The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that before cancel ling of registration, the registered proprietor shall be given a reasona ble opportunity of being heard. 51. Power of Registrar to cal l for information relating to agreement in respect of registered users.—(1) The Registrar may , at any time during the continuance of the registration of the registered user, by notice in writing, require the registered proprietor to confirm to him within o ne month that the agreement filed under clause\n(a) of sub-section (1) of section 49 continues to be in force. (2) If the registered proprietor fails to furnish the confirmation within one month as required under sub-section (1), the registered user shall c ease to be the registered user on the day immediately after the expiry of the said period and the Registrar shall notify the same.", "question": "What does clause (e) of Section 50 state?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar in respect of any goods or services in re lation to which the trade mark is no longer registered."], "answer_start": [108]}}
{"id": "tm_000600", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(e) may be cancelled by the Registrar in respect of any goods or services in re lation to which the trade mark is no longer registered. (2) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the trade mark. (3) The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that before cancel ling of registration, the registered proprietor shall be given a reasona ble opportunity of being heard. 51. Power of Registrar to cal l for information relating to agreement in respect of registered users.—(1) The Registrar may , at any time during the continuance of the registration of the registered user, by notice in writing, require the registered proprietor to confirm to him within o ne month that the agreement filed under clause\n(a) of sub-section (1) of section 49 continues to be in force. (2) If the registered proprietor fails to furnish the confirmation within one month as required under sub-section (1), the registered user shall c ease to be the registered user on the day immediately after the expiry of the said period and the Registrar shall notify the same.", "question": "Under Section 50 (Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user), what is provided in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar in respect of any goods or services in re lation to which the trade mark is no longer registered."], "answer_start": [108]}}
{"id": "tm_000601", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(e) may be cancelled by the Registrar in respect of any goods or services in re lation to which the trade mark is no longer registered. (2) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the trade mark. (3) The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that before cancel ling of registration, the registered proprietor shall be given a reasona ble opportunity of being heard. 51. Power of Registrar to cal l for information relating to agreement in respect of registered users.—(1) The Registrar may , at any time during the continuance of the registration of the registered user, by notice in writing, require the registered proprietor to confirm to him within o ne month that the agreement filed under clause\n(a) of sub-section (1) of section 49 continues to be in force. (2) If the registered proprietor fails to furnish the confirmation within one month as required under sub-section (1), the registered user shall c ease to be the registered user on the day immediately after the expiry of the said period and the Registrar shall notify the same.", "question": "Under Section 50 (Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["of sub-section (1) of section 49 continues to be in force."], "answer_start": [1008]}}
{"id": "tm_000602", "title": "Section 50: Power of Registrar for variation or cancellation of r egistration as registered user", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 57, the registration of a person as registered user—\n(e) may be cancelled by the Registrar in respect of any goods or services in re lation to which the trade mark is no longer registered. (2) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the trade mark. (3) The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that before cancel ling of registration, the registered proprietor shall be given a reasona ble opportunity of being heard. 51. Power of Registrar to cal l for information relating to agreement in respect of registered users.—(1) The Registrar may , at any time during the continuance of the registration of the registered user, by notice in writing, require the registered proprietor to confirm to him within o ne month that the agreement filed under clause\n(a) of sub-section (1) of section 49 continues to be in force. (2) If the registered proprietor fails to furnish the confirmation within one month as required under sub-section (1), the registered user shall c ease to be the registered user on the day immediately after the expiry of the said period and the Registrar shall notify the same.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 50?", "answers": {"text": ["of sub-section (1) of section 49 continues to be in force."], "answer_start": [1008]}}
{"id": "tm_000607", "title": "Section 53: No right of permitted user to take proceeding against infringement", "context": "A person referred to in sub-clause (ii) of clause ( r) of sub-section (1) of section 2 shall have no right to institute any pr oceeding for any infringement.", "question": "What does Section 53 state about no right of permitted user to take proceeding against infringement?", "answers": {"text": ["A person referred to in sub-clause (ii) of clause ( r) of sub-section (1) of section 2 shall have no right to institute any pr oceeding for any infringement."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000608", "title": "Section 53: No right of permitted user to take proceeding against infringement", "context": "A person referred to in sub-clause (ii) of clause ( r) of sub-section (1) of section 2 shall have no right to institute any pr oceeding for any infringement.", "question": "Under Section 53, what is provided regarding no right of permitted user to take proceeding against infringement?", "answers": {"text": ["A person referred to in sub-clause (ii) of clause ( r) of sub-section (1) of section 2 shall have no right to institute any pr oceeding for any infringement."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000617", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(1) On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe a condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, and the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(4) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section\n(1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 57 state?", "answers": {"text": ["On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000618", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(1) On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe a condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, and the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(4) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section\n(1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "Under Section 57 (Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000619", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(1) On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe a condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, and the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(4) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section\n(1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "Under Section 57 (Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the"], "answer_start": [384]}}
{"id": "tm_000620", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(1) On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe a condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, and the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(4) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section\n(1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 57?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the"], "answer_start": [384]}}
{"id": "tm_000621", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(1) On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe a condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, and the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(4) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section\n(1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 57?", "answers": {"text": ["The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register."], "answer_start": [852]}}
{"id": "tm_000622", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(1) On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe a condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, and the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(4) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section\n(1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "In Section 57, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register."], "answer_start": [852]}}
{"id": "tm_000623", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(1) On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe a condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, and the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(4) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section\n(1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "In Section 57, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section"], "answer_start": [1068]}}
{"id": "tm_000624", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(1) On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe a condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, and the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(4) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section\n(1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 57 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section"], "answer_start": [1068]}}
{"id": "tm_000625", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(1) On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe a condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, and the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(4) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section\n(1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 57 state?", "answers": {"text": ["or sub-section (2)."], "answer_start": [1313]}}
{"id": "tm_000626", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(1) On application ma de in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the registration of a trade mark on the g round of any contravention, or failure to observe a condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar, and the Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register.\n(4) The Register or the High Court, as the case may be, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section\n(1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "Under Section 57 (Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["or sub-section (2)."], "answer_start": [1313]}}
{"id": "tm_000627", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(5) Any order of the High Court rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice re ctify the register accordingly.", "question": "Under Section 57 (Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register), what is provided in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any order of the High Court rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice re ctify the register accordingly."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000628", "title": "Section 57: Power to cancel or vary registrati on and to rectify the register", "context": "(5) Any order of the High Court rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice re ctify the register accordingly.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (5) of Section 57?", "answers": {"text": ["Any order of the High Court rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice re ctify the register accordingly."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000637", "title": "Section 59: Alteration of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a trade mark may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the trade mark in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, a nd the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit.\n(2) The Registrar may cause an application under this section to be advertised in the prescribed manner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Registrar in the prescribed manner of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing th e parties if so required, decide the matter.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 59 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The registered proprietor of a trade mark may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the trade mark in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, a nd the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000638", "title": "Section 59: Alteration of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a trade mark may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the trade mark in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, a nd the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit.\n(2) The Registrar may cause an application under this section to be advertised in the prescribed manner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Registrar in the prescribed manner of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing th e parties if so required, decide the matter.", "question": "Under Section 59 (Alteration of registered trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The registered proprietor of a trade mark may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the trade mark in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, a nd the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000639", "title": "Section 59: Alteration of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a trade mark may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the trade mark in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, a nd the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit.\n(2) The Registrar may cause an application under this section to be advertised in the prescribed manner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Registrar in the prescribed manner of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing th e parties if so required, decide the matter.", "question": "Under Section 59 (Alteration of registered trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may cause an application under this section to be advertised in the prescribed manner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Registrar in the prescribed manner"], "answer_start": [329]}}
{"id": "tm_000640", "title": "Section 59: Alteration of registered trade marks", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a trade mark may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the trade mark in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, a nd the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit.\n(2) The Registrar may cause an application under this section to be advertised in the prescribed manner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Registrar in the prescribed manner of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing th e parties if so required, decide the matter.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 59?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may cause an application under this section to be advertised in the prescribed manner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Registrar in the prescribed manner"], "answer_start": [329]}}
{"id": "tm_000641", "title": "Section 59: Alteration of registered trade marks", "context": "(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the trade mark as altered shall be advertised in the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under sub-section (2). 60. Adaptation of entries in register to amended or substituted class ification of goods or services.—(1) The Registrar shall not make any amendment of the register which would have the effect of adding any goods or classes of goods or services to those in respect of which a trade mark is registered (whether in one or more classes) immediately before the amendment is to be made or of antedating the registration of a trade mark in respect of any goods or services: Provided that this sub -section, shall not apply when the Regist rar is satisfied that compliance therewith would involve undue complexity and that the addition or antedating, as the case may be, would not affect any substantial quantity of goods or services and would not substantially prej udice the rights of any person.\n(2) A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor of the trade mark affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and may be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1).", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 59?", "answers": {"text": ["Where leave is granted under this section, the trade mark as altered shall be advertised in the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under sub-section (2)."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000642", "title": "Section 59: Alteration of registered trade marks", "context": "(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the trade mark as altered shall be advertised in the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under sub-section (2). 60. Adaptation of entries in register to amended or substituted class ification of goods or services.—(1) The Registrar shall not make any amendment of the register which would have the effect of adding any goods or classes of goods or services to those in respect of which a trade mark is registered (whether in one or more classes) immediately before the amendment is to be made or of antedating the registration of a trade mark in respect of any goods or services: Provided that this sub -section, shall not apply when the Regist rar is satisfied that compliance therewith would involve undue complexity and that the addition or antedating, as the case may be, would not affect any substantial quantity of goods or services and would not substantially prej udice the rights of any person.\n(2) A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor of the trade mark affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and may be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1).", "question": "In Section 59, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where leave is granted under this section, the trade mark as altered shall be advertised in the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under sub-section (2)."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000643", "title": "Section 59: Alteration of registered trade marks", "context": "(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the trade mark as altered shall be advertised in the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under sub-section (2). 60. Adaptation of entries in register to amended or substituted class ification of goods or services.—(1) The Registrar shall not make any amendment of the register which would have the effect of adding any goods or classes of goods or services to those in respect of which a trade mark is registered (whether in one or more classes) immediately before the amendment is to be made or of antedating the registration of a trade mark in respect of any goods or services: Provided that this sub -section, shall not apply when the Regist rar is satisfied that compliance therewith would involve undue complexity and that the addition or antedating, as the case may be, would not affect any substantial quantity of goods or services and would not substantially prej udice the rights of any person.\n(2) A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor of the trade mark affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and may be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1).", "question": "In Section 59, what does sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor of the trade mark affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and may be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1)."], "answer_start": [989]}}
{"id": "tm_000644", "title": "Section 59: Alteration of registered trade marks", "context": "(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the trade mark as altered shall be advertised in the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under sub-section (2). 60. Adaptation of entries in register to amended or substituted class ification of goods or services.—(1) The Registrar shall not make any amendment of the register which would have the effect of adding any goods or classes of goods or services to those in respect of which a trade mark is registered (whether in one or more classes) immediately before the amendment is to be made or of antedating the registration of a trade mark in respect of any goods or services: Provided that this sub -section, shall not apply when the Regist rar is satisfied that compliance therewith would involve undue complexity and that the addition or antedating, as the case may be, would not affect any substantial quantity of goods or services and would not substantially prej udice the rights of any person.\n(2) A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor of the trade mark affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and may be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1).", "question": "What does sub-section (2) of Section 59 state?", "answers": {"text": ["A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor of the trade mark affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and may be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1)."], "answer_start": [989]}}
{"id": "tm_000645", "title": "Section 61: Special provisions for collective marks", "context": "(1) The provisions of this Act shall apply to collective marks subject to the provisions contained in this Chapter.\n(2) In relation to a collective mark the reference in clause ( zb) of sub -section ( 1) of section 2 to distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others shall be construe d as a reference to distinguishing the goods or services of members of an association of persons which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 61 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this Act shall apply to collective marks subject to the provisions contained in this Chapter."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000646", "title": "Section 61: Special provisions for collective marks", "context": "(1) The provisions of this Act shall apply to collective marks subject to the provisions contained in this Chapter.\n(2) In relation to a collective mark the reference in clause ( zb) of sub -section ( 1) of section 2 to distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others shall be construe d as a reference to distinguishing the goods or services of members of an association of persons which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others.", "question": "Under Section 61 (Special provisions for collective marks), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this Act shall apply to collective marks subject to the provisions contained in this Chapter."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000647", "title": "Section 61: Special provisions for collective marks", "context": "(1) The provisions of this Act shall apply to collective marks subject to the provisions contained in this Chapter.\n(2) In relation to a collective mark the reference in clause ( zb) of sub -section ( 1) of section 2 to distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others shall be construe d as a reference to distinguishing the goods or services of members of an association of persons which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others.", "question": "Under Section 61 (Special provisions for collective marks), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["In relation to a collective mark the reference in clause ( zb) of sub -section ( 1) of section 2 to distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others shall be construe d as a reference to distinguishing the goods or services of members of an association of persons which is the proprietor of the"], "answer_start": [120]}}
{"id": "tm_000648", "title": "Section 61: Special provisions for collective marks", "context": "(1) The provisions of this Act shall apply to collective marks subject to the provisions contained in this Chapter.\n(2) In relation to a collective mark the reference in clause ( zb) of sub -section ( 1) of section 2 to distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others shall be construe d as a reference to distinguishing the goods or services of members of an association of persons which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 61?", "answers": {"text": ["In relation to a collective mark the reference in clause ( zb) of sub -section ( 1) of section 2 to distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others shall be construe d as a reference to distinguishing the goods or services of members of an association of persons which is the proprietor of the"], "answer_start": [120]}}
{"id": "tm_000649", "title": "Section 62: Collective mark not to be misleading as to character or significance", "context": "A collective mark shall not be registered if it is likely to deceive or cause confusion on the part of public in particular if it is likely to be taken to be something other than a collective mark, and in such case the Registrar may require that a mark in respect of which application is made for registration comprise some indicatio n that it is a collective mark.", "question": "What does Section 62 state about collective mark not to be misleading as to character or significance?", "answers": {"text": ["A collective mark shall not be registered if it is likely to deceive or cause confusion on the part of public in particular if it is likely to be taken to be something other than a collective mark, and in such case the Registrar may require that a mark in respect of which application is made for registration comprise"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000650", "title": "Section 62: Collective mark not to be misleading as to character or significance", "context": "A collective mark shall not be registered if it is likely to deceive or cause confusion on the part of public in particular if it is likely to be taken to be something other than a collective mark, and in such case the Registrar may require that a mark in respect of which application is made for registration comprise some indicatio n that it is a collective mark.", "question": "Under Section 62, what is provided regarding collective mark not to be misleading as to character or significance?", "answers": {"text": ["A collective mark shall not be registered if it is likely to deceive or cause confusion on the part of public in particular if it is likely to be taken to be something other than a collective mark, and in such case the Registrar may require that a mark in respect of which application is made for registration comprise"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000651", "title": "Section 63: Application to be accompanied by regulations gov erning use of collective marks", "context": "(1) An application for registration of a collective mark shall be accompanied by the regulations governing the use of such collective mark.\n(2) The regulations referred to in sub-section\n(1) shall specify the persons authorised to use the mark, the conditions of membership of the association and, the conditions of use of the mark, including any sanctions against misuse and such other matters as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 63 state?", "answers": {"text": ["An application for registration of a collective mark shall be accompanied by the regulations governing the use of such collective mark."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000652", "title": "Section 63: Application to be accompanied by regulations gov erning use of collective marks", "context": "(1) An application for registration of a collective mark shall be accompanied by the regulations governing the use of such collective mark.\n(2) The regulations referred to in sub-section\n(1) shall specify the persons authorised to use the mark, the conditions of membership of the association and, the conditions of use of the mark, including any sanctions against misuse and such other matters as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 63 (Application to be accompanied by regulations gov erning use of collective marks), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["An application for registration of a collective mark shall be accompanied by the regulations governing the use of such collective mark."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000653", "title": "Section 63: Application to be accompanied by regulations gov erning use of collective marks", "context": "(1) An application for registration of a collective mark shall be accompanied by the regulations governing the use of such collective mark.\n(2) The regulations referred to in sub-section\n(1) shall specify the persons authorised to use the mark, the conditions of membership of the association and, the conditions of use of the mark, including any sanctions against misuse and such other matters as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 63 (Application to be accompanied by regulations gov erning use of collective marks), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The regulations referred to in sub-section"], "answer_start": [144]}}
{"id": "tm_000654", "title": "Section 63: Application to be accompanied by regulations gov erning use of collective marks", "context": "(1) An application for registration of a collective mark shall be accompanied by the regulations governing the use of such collective mark.\n(2) The regulations referred to in sub-section\n(1) shall specify the persons authorised to use the mark, the conditions of membership of the association and, the conditions of use of the mark, including any sanctions against misuse and such other matters as may be prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 63?", "answers": {"text": ["The regulations referred to in sub-section"], "answer_start": [144]}}
{"id": "tm_000655", "title": "Section 63: Application to be accompanied by regulations gov erning use of collective marks", "context": "(1) An application for registration of a collective mark shall be accompanied by the regulations governing the use of such collective mark.\n(2) The regulations referred to in sub-section\n(1) shall specify the persons authorised to use the mark, the conditions of membership of the association and, the conditions of use of the mark, including any sanctions against misuse and such other matters as may be prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (1) of Section 63?", "answers": {"text": ["shall specify the persons authorised to use the mark, the conditions of membership of the association and, the conditions of use of the mark, including any sanctions against misuse and such other matters as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [191]}}
{"id": "tm_000656", "title": "Section 63: Application to be accompanied by regulations gov erning use of collective marks", "context": "(1) An application for registration of a collective mark shall be accompanied by the regulations governing the use of such collective mark.\n(2) The regulations referred to in sub-section\n(1) shall specify the persons authorised to use the mark, the conditions of membership of the association and, the conditions of use of the mark, including any sanctions against misuse and such other matters as may be prescribed.", "question": "In Section 63, what does sub-section (1) say?", "answers": {"text": ["shall specify the persons authorised to use the mark, the conditions of membership of the association and, the conditions of use of the mark, including any sanctions against misuse and such other matters as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [191]}}
{"id": "tm_000657", "title": "Section 64: Acceptance of application and regulations by Registrar", "context": "If it appears to the Registrar that the requirements for registration are satisfied, he shall accept the application together with the regulations, either unconditionally or subject to such conditions including amendments of the said regulations, if any, as he may deem fit or refuse to accept it and if accepted shall notify the regulations.", "question": "What does Section 64 state about acceptance of application and regulations by Registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["If it appears to the Registrar that the requirements for registration are satisfied, he shall accept the application together with the regulations, either unconditionally or subject to such conditions including amendments of the said regulations, if any, as he may deem fit or refuse to accept it and if accepted shall"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000658", "title": "Section 64: Acceptance of application and regulations by Registrar", "context": "If it appears to the Registrar that the requirements for registration are satisfied, he shall accept the application together with the regulations, either unconditionally or subject to such conditions including amendments of the said regulations, if any, as he may deem fit or refuse to accept it and if accepted shall notify the regulations.", "question": "Under Section 64, what is provided regarding acceptance of application and regulations by Registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["If it appears to the Registrar that the requirements for registration are satisfied, he shall accept the application together with the regulations, either unconditionally or subject to such conditions including amendments of the said regulations, if any, as he may deem fit or refuse to accept it and if accepted shall"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000659", "title": "Section 65: Regulations to be open to inspection", "context": "The regulations referred to in sub -section (1) of section 63 shall be open to public inspection in the same way as the register as provided in section 148.", "question": "What does Section 65 state about regulations to be open to inspection?", "answers": {"text": ["The regulations referred to in sub -section (1) of section 63 shall be open to public inspection in the same way as the register as provided in section 148."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000660", "title": "Section 65: Regulations to be open to inspection", "context": "The regulations referred to in sub -section (1) of section 63 shall be open to public inspection in the same way as the register as provided in section 148.", "question": "Under Section 65, what is provided regarding regulations to be open to inspection?", "answers": {"text": ["The regulations referred to in sub -section (1) of section 63 shall be open to public inspection in the same way as the register as provided in section 148."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000661", "title": "Section 66: Amendment of regulations", "context": "Any amendment of regulations referred to in sub -section ( 1) of section 63 shall not be effective unless the amended regulation s are filed with the Registrar, and accepted and published by him in accordance with section 64.", "question": "What does Section 66 state about amendment of regulations?", "answers": {"text": ["Any amendment of regulations referred to in sub -section ( 1) of section 63 shall not be effective unless the amended regulation s are filed with the Registrar, and accepted and published by him in accordance with section 64."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000662", "title": "Section 66: Amendment of regulations", "context": "Any amendment of regulations referred to in sub -section ( 1) of section 63 shall not be effective unless the amended regulation s are filed with the Registrar, and accepted and published by him in accordance with section 64.", "question": "Under Section 66, what is provided regarding amendment of regulations?", "answers": {"text": ["Any amendment of regulations referred to in sub -section ( 1) of section 63 shall not be effective unless the amended regulation s are filed with the Registrar, and accepted and published by him in accordance with section 64."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000663", "title": "Section 67: Infringement proceedings by registered proprietor of collective mark", "context": "In a suit for infringement instituted by the registered proprietor of a collective ma rk as plaintiff the court shall take into account any loss suffered or likely to be suffered by authorised users and may give such directions as it thinks fit as to the extent to which the plaintiff shall hold the proceeds of any pecuniary remedy on behalf of such authorised users.", "question": "What does Section 67 state about infringement proceedings by registered proprietor of collective mark?", "answers": {"text": ["In a suit for infringement instituted by the registered proprietor of a collective ma rk as plaintiff the court shall take into account any loss suffered or likely to be suffered by authorised users and may give such directions as it thinks fit as to the extent to which the plaintiff shall hold the proceeds of any"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000664", "title": "Section 67: Infringement proceedings by registered proprietor of collective mark", "context": "In a suit for infringement instituted by the registered proprietor of a collective ma rk as plaintiff the court shall take into account any loss suffered or likely to be suffered by authorised users and may give such directions as it thinks fit as to the extent to which the plaintiff shall hold the proceeds of any pecuniary remedy on behalf of such authorised users.", "question": "Under Section 67, what is provided regarding infringement proceedings by registered proprietor of collective mark?", "answers": {"text": ["In a suit for infringement instituted by the registered proprietor of a collective ma rk as plaintiff the court shall take into account any loss suffered or likely to be suffered by authorised users and may give such directions as it thinks fit as to the extent to which the plaintiff shall hold the proceeds of any"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000667", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 69 state?", "answers": {"text": ["clauses"], "answer_start": [104]}}
{"id": "tm_000668", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "Under Section 69 (Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["clauses"], "answer_start": [104]}}
{"id": "tm_000669", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "Under Section 69 (Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["and"], "answer_start": [116]}}
{"id": "tm_000670", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 69?", "answers": {"text": ["and"], "answer_start": [116]}}
{"id": "tm_000671", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 69?", "answers": {"text": ["of sub-section (1) of section 9;"], "answer_start": [124]}}
{"id": "tm_000672", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "In Section 69, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["of sub-section (1) of section 9;"], "answer_start": [124]}}
{"id": "tm_000673", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "In Section 69, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;"], "answer_start": [161]}}
{"id": "tm_000674", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 69 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;"], "answer_start": [161]}}
{"id": "tm_000675", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 69 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;"], "answer_start": [234]}}
{"id": "tm_000676", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "Under Section 69 (Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;"], "answer_start": [234]}}
{"id": "tm_000677", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "Under Section 69 (Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks), what is provided in clause (d)?", "answers": {"text": ["Chapter XII, except section 107."], "answer_start": [325]}}
{"id": "tm_000678", "title": "Section 69: Certain provisions of this Act not applicabl e to certification trade marks", "context": "The following provisions of this Act shall not apply to certification trade marks, that is to say,—\n(a) clauses\n(a) and\n(c) of sub-section (1) of section 9;\n(b) Sections 18, 20 and 21, except as expressly applied by this Chapter;\n(c) Sections 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54 and sub-section (2) of section 56;\n(d) Chapter XII, except section 107.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (d) of Section 69?", "answers": {"text": ["Chapter XII, except section 107."], "answer_start": [325]}}
{"id": "tm_000679", "title": "Section 70: Registration of certification trade marks", "context": "A mark shall not be registrable as a certification trade mark in the name of a person who carries on a trade in goods of the kind certified or a trade of the provision of services of the kind certified.", "question": "What does Section 70 state about registration of certification trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["A mark shall not be registrable as a certification trade mark in the name of a person who carries on a trade in goods of the kind certified or a trade of the provision of services of the kind certified."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000680", "title": "Section 70: Registration of certification trade marks", "context": "A mark shall not be registrable as a certification trade mark in the name of a person who carries on a trade in goods of the kind certified or a trade of the provision of services of the kind certified.", "question": "Under Section 70, what is provided regarding registration of certification trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["A mark shall not be registrable as a certification trade mark in the name of a person who carries on a trade in goods of the kind certified or a trade of the provision of services of the kind certified."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000681", "title": "Section 71: Application s for registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) An application for the registration of a mark as a certification trade mark shall be made to the Registrar in the prescribed manner by the person proposed to be registered as the proprietor thereof, and accompanied by a draft for the regulations to be deposited under section 74.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of section 70, the provisions of sections 18, 19 and 22 shall apply in relation to an application under this section as they apply in relation to an application under section 18, subject to the modification that references therein to acceptance of an application shall be con strued as references to authorisation to proceed with an application.\n(3) In dealing under the said provisions with an application under this section, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall have regard to the like considerations, so far as relevant, as if the application were applications under section 18 and to any other considerations relevant to applications under this section, including the desirability of securing that a certification trade mark shall comprise some indication that it is a certification trade mark.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 71 state?", "answers": {"text": ["An application for the registration of a mark as a certification trade mark shall be made to the Registrar in the prescribed manner by the person proposed to be registered as the proprietor thereof, and accompanied by a draft for the regulations to be deposited under section 74."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000682", "title": "Section 71: Application s for registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) An application for the registration of a mark as a certification trade mark shall be made to the Registrar in the prescribed manner by the person proposed to be registered as the proprietor thereof, and accompanied by a draft for the regulations to be deposited under section 74.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of section 70, the provisions of sections 18, 19 and 22 shall apply in relation to an application under this section as they apply in relation to an application under section 18, subject to the modification that references therein to acceptance of an application shall be con strued as references to authorisation to proceed with an application.\n(3) In dealing under the said provisions with an application under this section, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall have regard to the like considerations, so far as relevant, as if the application were applications under section 18 and to any other considerations relevant to applications under this section, including the desirability of securing that a certification trade mark shall comprise some indication that it is a certification trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 71 (Application s for registratio n of certification trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["An application for the registration of a mark as a certification trade mark shall be made to the Registrar in the prescribed manner by the person proposed to be registered as the proprietor thereof, and accompanied by a draft for the regulations to be deposited under section 74."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000683", "title": "Section 71: Application s for registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) An application for the registration of a mark as a certification trade mark shall be made to the Registrar in the prescribed manner by the person proposed to be registered as the proprietor thereof, and accompanied by a draft for the regulations to be deposited under section 74.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of section 70, the provisions of sections 18, 19 and 22 shall apply in relation to an application under this section as they apply in relation to an application under section 18, subject to the modification that references therein to acceptance of an application shall be con strued as references to authorisation to proceed with an application.\n(3) In dealing under the said provisions with an application under this section, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall have regard to the like considerations, so far as relevant, as if the application were applications under section 18 and to any other considerations relevant to applications under this section, including the desirability of securing that a certification trade mark shall comprise some indication that it is a certification trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 71 (Application s for registratio n of certification trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 70, the provisions of sections 18, 19 and 22 shall apply in relation to an application under this section as they apply in relation to an application under section 18, subject to the modification that references therein to acceptance of an application shall be con strued as"], "answer_start": [288]}}
{"id": "tm_000684", "title": "Section 71: Application s for registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) An application for the registration of a mark as a certification trade mark shall be made to the Registrar in the prescribed manner by the person proposed to be registered as the proprietor thereof, and accompanied by a draft for the regulations to be deposited under section 74.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of section 70, the provisions of sections 18, 19 and 22 shall apply in relation to an application under this section as they apply in relation to an application under section 18, subject to the modification that references therein to acceptance of an application shall be con strued as references to authorisation to proceed with an application.\n(3) In dealing under the said provisions with an application under this section, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall have regard to the like considerations, so far as relevant, as if the application were applications under section 18 and to any other considerations relevant to applications under this section, including the desirability of securing that a certification trade mark shall comprise some indication that it is a certification trade mark.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 71?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 70, the provisions of sections 18, 19 and 22 shall apply in relation to an application under this section as they apply in relation to an application under section 18, subject to the modification that references therein to acceptance of an application shall be con strued as"], "answer_start": [288]}}
{"id": "tm_000685", "title": "Section 71: Application s for registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) An application for the registration of a mark as a certification trade mark shall be made to the Registrar in the prescribed manner by the person proposed to be registered as the proprietor thereof, and accompanied by a draft for the regulations to be deposited under section 74.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of section 70, the provisions of sections 18, 19 and 22 shall apply in relation to an application under this section as they apply in relation to an application under section 18, subject to the modification that references therein to acceptance of an application shall be con strued as references to authorisation to proceed with an application.\n(3) In dealing under the said provisions with an application under this section, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall have regard to the like considerations, so far as relevant, as if the application were applications under section 18 and to any other considerations relevant to applications under this section, including the desirability of securing that a certification trade mark shall comprise some indication that it is a certification trade mark.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 71?", "answers": {"text": ["In dealing under the said provisions with an application under this section, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall have regard to the like considerations, so far as relevant, as if the application were applications under section 18 and to any other considerations relevant to applications under"], "answer_start": [664]}}
{"id": "tm_000686", "title": "Section 71: Application s for registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) An application for the registration of a mark as a certification trade mark shall be made to the Registrar in the prescribed manner by the person proposed to be registered as the proprietor thereof, and accompanied by a draft for the regulations to be deposited under section 74.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of section 70, the provisions of sections 18, 19 and 22 shall apply in relation to an application under this section as they apply in relation to an application under section 18, subject to the modification that references therein to acceptance of an application shall be con strued as references to authorisation to proceed with an application.\n(3) In dealing under the said provisions with an application under this section, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall have regard to the like considerations, so far as relevant, as if the application were applications under section 18 and to any other considerations relevant to applications under this section, including the desirability of securing that a certification trade mark shall comprise some indication that it is a certification trade mark.", "question": "In Section 71, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["In dealing under the said provisions with an application under this section, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall have regard to the like considerations, so far as relevant, as if the application were applications under section 18 and to any other considerations relevant to applications under"], "answer_start": [664]}}
{"id": "tm_000687", "title": "Section 72: Consideration of application for registration by Registrar", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall consider the application made under section 71 with regard to the following matters, namely:—\n(a) whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;\n(b) whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;\n(c) whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—\n(i) refuse the application; or\n(ii) accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters. (2) Except in the case of acceptance and approval without modification and unconditionally, the Registrar shall not decide any matter under sub -section (1) without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 72 state?", "answers": {"text": ["whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;"], "answer_start": [122]}}
{"id": "tm_000688", "title": "Section 72: Consideration of application for registration by Registrar", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall consider the application made under section 71 with regard to the following matters, namely:—\n(a) whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;\n(b) whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;\n(c) whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—\n(i) refuse the application; or\n(ii) accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters. (2) Except in the case of acceptance and approval without modification and unconditionally, the Registrar shall not decide any matter under sub -section (1) without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under Section 72 (Consideration of application for registration by Registrar), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;"], "answer_start": [122]}}
{"id": "tm_000689", "title": "Section 72: Consideration of application for registration by Registrar", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall consider the application made under section 71 with regard to the following matters, namely:—\n(a) whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;\n(b) whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;\n(c) whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—\n(i) refuse the application; or\n(ii) accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters. (2) Except in the case of acceptance and approval without modification and unconditionally, the Registrar shall not decide any matter under sub -section (1) without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under Section 72 (Consideration of application for registration by Registrar), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;"], "answer_start": [232]}}
{"id": "tm_000690", "title": "Section 72: Consideration of application for registration by Registrar", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall consider the application made under section 71 with regard to the following matters, namely:—\n(a) whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;\n(b) whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;\n(c) whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—\n(i) refuse the application; or\n(ii) accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters. (2) Except in the case of acceptance and approval without modification and unconditionally, the Registrar shall not decide any matter under sub -section (1) without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 72?", "answers": {"text": ["whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;"], "answer_start": [232]}}
{"id": "tm_000691", "title": "Section 72: Consideration of application for registration by Registrar", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall consider the application made under section 71 with regard to the following matters, namely:—\n(a) whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;\n(b) whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;\n(c) whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—\n(i) refuse the application; or\n(ii) accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters. (2) Except in the case of acceptance and approval without modification and unconditionally, the Registrar shall not decide any matter under sub -section (1) without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 72?", "answers": {"text": ["whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—"], "answer_start": [319]}}
{"id": "tm_000692", "title": "Section 72: Consideration of application for registration by Registrar", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall consider the application made under section 71 with regard to the following matters, namely:—\n(a) whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;\n(b) whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;\n(c) whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—\n(i) refuse the application; or\n(ii) accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters. (2) Except in the case of acceptance and approval without modification and unconditionally, the Registrar shall not decide any matter under sub -section (1) without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "In Section 72, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—"], "answer_start": [319]}}
{"id": "tm_000693", "title": "Section 72: Consideration of application for registration by Registrar", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall consider the application made under section 71 with regard to the following matters, namely:—\n(a) whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;\n(b) whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;\n(c) whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—\n(i) refuse the application; or\n(ii) accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters. (2) Except in the case of acceptance and approval without modification and unconditionally, the Registrar shall not decide any matter under sub -section (1) without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "In Section 72, what does clause (i) say?", "answers": {"text": ["refuse the application"], "answer_start": [435]}}
{"id": "tm_000694", "title": "Section 72: Consideration of application for registration by Registrar", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall consider the application made under section 71 with regard to the following matters, namely:—\n(a) whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;\n(b) whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;\n(c) whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—\n(i) refuse the application; or\n(ii) accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters. (2) Except in the case of acceptance and approval without modification and unconditionally, the Registrar shall not decide any matter under sub -section (1) without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 72 state?", "answers": {"text": ["refuse the application"], "answer_start": [435]}}
{"id": "tm_000695", "title": "Section 72: Consideration of application for registration by Registrar", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall consider the application made under section 71 with regard to the following matters, namely:—\n(a) whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;\n(b) whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;\n(c) whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—\n(i) refuse the application; or\n(ii) accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters. (2) Except in the case of acceptance and approval without modification and unconditionally, the Registrar shall not decide any matter under sub -section (1) without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 72 state?", "answers": {"text": ["accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters."], "answer_start": [467]}}
{"id": "tm_000696", "title": "Section 72: Consideration of application for registration by Registrar", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall consider the application made under section 71 with regard to the following matters, namely:—\n(a) whether the applicant is competent to certify the goods in respect of which the mark is to be registered;\n(b) whether the draft of the regulations to be filed under section 74 is satisfactory;\n(c) whether in all the circumstances the registration applied for would be to the public advantage, and may either—\n(i) refuse the application; or\n(ii) accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters. (2) Except in the case of acceptance and approval without modification and unconditionally, the Registrar shall not decide any matter under sub -section (1) without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under Section 72 (Consideration of application for registration by Registrar), what is provided in clause (ii)?", "answers": {"text": ["accept the application and approve the said draft of the regulations either without modification and unconditionally or subject to any conditions or limitations, or to any amendments or modifications of the application or of the regulati ons, which he thinks requisite having reg ard to any of the said matters."], "answer_start": [467]}}
{"id": "tm_000697", "title": "Section 73: Opposition to registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "When an application has been accepted, the Registrar shall, as soon as may be thereafter, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed man ner, and the provisions of section 21 shall apply in relation to the registration of the mark as they apply in relation to an application under section 18.", "question": "What does Section 73 state about opposition to registratio n of certification trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["When an application has been accepted, the Registrar shall, as soon as may be thereafter, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed man ner, and the provisions of section 21 shall apply in relation to the registration of the mark as they apply in relation to an application under section 18."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000698", "title": "Section 73: Opposition to registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "When an application has been accepted, the Registrar shall, as soon as may be thereafter, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed man ner, and the provisions of section 21 shall apply in relation to the registration of the mark as they apply in relation to an application under section 18.", "question": "Under Section 73, what is provided regarding opposition to registratio n of certification trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["When an application has been accepted, the Registrar shall, as soon as may be thereafter, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed man ner, and the provisions of section 21 shall apply in relation to the registration of the mark as they apply in relation to an application under section 18."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000699", "title": "Section 74: Filing of regulations governing use of a certification trade mark", "context": "(1) There shall be filed at the Trade Marks Registry in respect of every mark registered as a certification trade mark regulations for governing the use thereof, which shall include provisions as to the cases in which the proprietor is to certify goods or services and to authorise the use of the certification trade mark, and may contain any other provisions which the Registrar may by general or special order, require or permit to be inserted therein (including provisions conferring a right of appeal to the Registrar against any refusal of the proprietor to certify goods or to authorise the use of the certification trade mark in accordance with the regulations); and regulations so filed shall be open to inspection in like manner as the register as provided in section 148.\n(2) The regulat ions so filed may, on the application of the registered proprieto r, be altered by the Registrar.\n(3) The Registrar may cause such application to be advertised in any case where it appears to him expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the time specified in the advertisement any person gives notice of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall not decide the matter without giving the parties an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 74 state?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be filed at the Trade Marks Registry in respect of every mark registered as a certification trade mark regulations for governing the use thereof, which shall include provisions as to the cases in which the proprietor is to certify goods or services and to authorise the use of the certification trade mark,"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000700", "title": "Section 74: Filing of regulations governing use of a certification trade mark", "context": "(1) There shall be filed at the Trade Marks Registry in respect of every mark registered as a certification trade mark regulations for governing the use thereof, which shall include provisions as to the cases in which the proprietor is to certify goods or services and to authorise the use of the certification trade mark, and may contain any other provisions which the Registrar may by general or special order, require or permit to be inserted therein (including provisions conferring a right of appeal to the Registrar against any refusal of the proprietor to certify goods or to authorise the use of the certification trade mark in accordance with the regulations); and regulations so filed shall be open to inspection in like manner as the register as provided in section 148.\n(2) The regulat ions so filed may, on the application of the registered proprieto r, be altered by the Registrar.\n(3) The Registrar may cause such application to be advertised in any case where it appears to him expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the time specified in the advertisement any person gives notice of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall not decide the matter without giving the parties an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under Section 74 (Filing of regulations governing use of a certification trade mark), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be filed at the Trade Marks Registry in respect of every mark registered as a certification trade mark regulations for governing the use thereof, which shall include provisions as to the cases in which the proprietor is to certify goods or services and to authorise the use of the certification trade mark,"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000701", "title": "Section 74: Filing of regulations governing use of a certification trade mark", "context": "(1) There shall be filed at the Trade Marks Registry in respect of every mark registered as a certification trade mark regulations for governing the use thereof, which shall include provisions as to the cases in which the proprietor is to certify goods or services and to authorise the use of the certification trade mark, and may contain any other provisions which the Registrar may by general or special order, require or permit to be inserted therein (including provisions conferring a right of appeal to the Registrar against any refusal of the proprietor to certify goods or to authorise the use of the certification trade mark in accordance with the regulations); and regulations so filed shall be open to inspection in like manner as the register as provided in section 148.\n(2) The regulat ions so filed may, on the application of the registered proprieto r, be altered by the Registrar.\n(3) The Registrar may cause such application to be advertised in any case where it appears to him expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the time specified in the advertisement any person gives notice of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall not decide the matter without giving the parties an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under Section 74 (Filing of regulations governing use of a certification trade mark), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The regulat ions so filed may, on the application of the registered proprieto r, be altered by the Registrar."], "answer_start": [786]}}
{"id": "tm_000702", "title": "Section 74: Filing of regulations governing use of a certification trade mark", "context": "(1) There shall be filed at the Trade Marks Registry in respect of every mark registered as a certification trade mark regulations for governing the use thereof, which shall include provisions as to the cases in which the proprietor is to certify goods or services and to authorise the use of the certification trade mark, and may contain any other provisions which the Registrar may by general or special order, require or permit to be inserted therein (including provisions conferring a right of appeal to the Registrar against any refusal of the proprietor to certify goods or to authorise the use of the certification trade mark in accordance with the regulations); and regulations so filed shall be open to inspection in like manner as the register as provided in section 148.\n(2) The regulat ions so filed may, on the application of the registered proprieto r, be altered by the Registrar.\n(3) The Registrar may cause such application to be advertised in any case where it appears to him expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the time specified in the advertisement any person gives notice of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall not decide the matter without giving the parties an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 74?", "answers": {"text": ["The regulat ions so filed may, on the application of the registered proprieto r, be altered by the Registrar."], "answer_start": [786]}}
{"id": "tm_000703", "title": "Section 74: Filing of regulations governing use of a certification trade mark", "context": "(1) There shall be filed at the Trade Marks Registry in respect of every mark registered as a certification trade mark regulations for governing the use thereof, which shall include provisions as to the cases in which the proprietor is to certify goods or services and to authorise the use of the certification trade mark, and may contain any other provisions which the Registrar may by general or special order, require or permit to be inserted therein (including provisions conferring a right of appeal to the Registrar against any refusal of the proprietor to certify goods or to authorise the use of the certification trade mark in accordance with the regulations); and regulations so filed shall be open to inspection in like manner as the register as provided in section 148.\n(2) The regulat ions so filed may, on the application of the registered proprieto r, be altered by the Registrar.\n(3) The Registrar may cause such application to be advertised in any case where it appears to him expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the time specified in the advertisement any person gives notice of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall not decide the matter without giving the parties an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 74?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may cause such application to be advertised in any case where it appears to him expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the time specified in the advertisement any person gives notice of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall not decide the matter without giving the parties an"], "answer_start": [900]}}
{"id": "tm_000704", "title": "Section 74: Filing of regulations governing use of a certification trade mark", "context": "(1) There shall be filed at the Trade Marks Registry in respect of every mark registered as a certification trade mark regulations for governing the use thereof, which shall include provisions as to the cases in which the proprietor is to certify goods or services and to authorise the use of the certification trade mark, and may contain any other provisions which the Registrar may by general or special order, require or permit to be inserted therein (including provisions conferring a right of appeal to the Registrar against any refusal of the proprietor to certify goods or to authorise the use of the certification trade mark in accordance with the regulations); and regulations so filed shall be open to inspection in like manner as the register as provided in section 148.\n(2) The regulat ions so filed may, on the application of the registered proprieto r, be altered by the Registrar.\n(3) The Registrar may cause such application to be advertised in any case where it appears to him expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the time specified in the advertisement any person gives notice of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall not decide the matter without giving the parties an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "In Section 74, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may cause such application to be advertised in any case where it appears to him expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the time specified in the advertisement any person gives notice of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall not decide the matter without giving the parties an"], "answer_start": [900]}}
{"id": "tm_000705", "title": "Section 75: Infringement of certification trade mark s", "context": "The right conferred by section 78 is infringed by any person who, not being the registered proprietor of the certification trade mark or a person authorised by him in that behalf under the regulations filed under section 74, using it in accordance therewith, uses in the course of trade, a mark, which is identical with, or deceptively similar to the certification trade mark in relation to any goods or services in respect of which it is registered, and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being a use as a trade mark.", "question": "What does Section 75 state about infringement of certification trade mark s?", "answers": {"text": ["The right conferred by section 78 is infringed by any person who, not being the registered proprietor of the certification trade mark or a person authorised by him in that behalf under the regulations filed under section 74, using it in accordance therewith, uses in the course of trade, a mark, which is identical"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000706", "title": "Section 75: Infringement of certification trade mark s", "context": "The right conferred by section 78 is infringed by any person who, not being the registered proprietor of the certification trade mark or a person authorised by him in that behalf under the regulations filed under section 74, using it in accordance therewith, uses in the course of trade, a mark, which is identical with, or deceptively similar to the certification trade mark in relation to any goods or services in respect of which it is registered, and in such manner as to render the use of the mark likely to be taken as being a use as a trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 75, what is provided regarding infringement of certification trade mark s?", "answers": {"text": ["The right conferred by section 78 is infringed by any person who, not being the registered proprietor of the certification trade mark or a person authorised by him in that behalf under the regulations filed under section 74, using it in accordance therewith, uses in the course of trade, a mark, which is identical"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000707", "title": "Section 76: Acts not constituting infringemen t of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the following acts do not constitute an infringement of the right to the use of a registered certification trade mark—\n(a) where a certification trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register, the use of any such mark in any mode, in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place, country or territory or in any other circumstances, to which having regard to any such limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(b) the use of a cert ification trade mark in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor of the mark if, as to those goods or services or a bulk of which they form part, the proprietor or another in accordance with his authoris ation under the relevant regulations has applied the mark and has not subsequently removed or obliterated it, or the proprietor has at any time expressly or impliedly consented to the use of the mark;", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 76 state?", "answers": {"text": ["where a certification trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register, the use of any such mark in any mode, in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available"], "answer_start": [175]}}
{"id": "tm_000708", "title": "Section 76: Acts not constituting infringemen t of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the following acts do not constitute an infringement of the right to the use of a registered certification trade mark—\n(a) where a certification trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register, the use of any such mark in any mode, in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place, country or territory or in any other circumstances, to which having regard to any such limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(b) the use of a cert ification trade mark in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor of the mark if, as to those goods or services or a bulk of which they form part, the proprietor or another in accordance with his authoris ation under the relevant regulations has applied the mark and has not subsequently removed or obliterated it, or the proprietor has at any time expressly or impliedly consented to the use of the mark;", "question": "Under Section 76 (Acts not constituting infringemen t of certification trade marks), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["where a certification trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register, the use of any such mark in any mode, in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available"], "answer_start": [175]}}
{"id": "tm_000709", "title": "Section 76: Acts not constituting infringemen t of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the following acts do not constitute an infringement of the right to the use of a registered certification trade mark—\n(a) where a certification trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register, the use of any such mark in any mode, in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place, country or territory or in any other circumstances, to which having regard to any such limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(b) the use of a cert ification trade mark in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor of the mark if, as to those goods or services or a bulk of which they form part, the proprietor or another in accordance with his authoris ation under the relevant regulations has applied the mark and has not subsequently removed or obliterated it, or the proprietor has at any time expressly or impliedly consented to the use of the mark;", "question": "Under Section 76 (Acts not constituting infringemen t of certification trade marks), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of a cert ification trade mark in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor of the mark if, as to those goods or services or a bulk of which they form part, the proprietor or another in accordance with his authoris ation under the relevant regulations has applied the mark and has not"], "answer_start": [660]}}
{"id": "tm_000710", "title": "Section 76: Acts not constituting infringemen t of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the following acts do not constitute an infringement of the right to the use of a registered certification trade mark—\n(a) where a certification trade mark is registered subject to any conditions or limitations entered on the register, the use of any such mark in any mode, in relation to goods to be sold or otherwise traded in any place, or in relation to goods to be exported to any market or in relation to services for use or available for acceptance in any place, country or territory or in any other circumstances, to which having regard to any such limitations, the registration does not extend;\n(b) the use of a cert ification trade mark in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor of the mark if, as to those goods or services or a bulk of which they form part, the proprietor or another in accordance with his authoris ation under the relevant regulations has applied the mark and has not subsequently removed or obliterated it, or the proprietor has at any time expressly or impliedly consented to the use of the mark;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 76?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of a cert ification trade mark in relation to goods or services certified by the proprietor of the mark if, as to those goods or services or a bulk of which they form part, the proprietor or another in accordance with his authoris ation under the relevant regulations has applied the mark and has not"], "answer_start": [660]}}
{"id": "tm_000711", "title": "Section 76: Acts not constituting infringemen t of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the following acts do not constitute an infringement of the right to the use of a registered certification trade mark—\n(c) the use of a certification trade mark in relation to goods or services adapted to form part of, or to be accessory to, other goods in relation to which the mark has been used without infringement of the right given as aforesaid or might for the time being be so used, if the use of the mark is reasonably necessary in order to indicate that the goods or services are so adapted and neither the purpose nor the effect of the use of the mark is to indicate otherwise than in accordance with the fact that the goods or services are certified by the proprietor. (2) Clause ( b) of sub -section (1) shall n ot apply to the case of use consisting of the application of a certification trade mark to goods or services, notwithstanding that they are such goods or services as are mentioned in that clause if such application is contrary to the regulations referred to in that clause. (3) Where a certification trade mark is one of two or more trade marks registered under this Act, which are identical or nearly resemble each other, the use of any of those trade marks in exercise of the right to the use of that trade mar k given by registration, shall not be deemed to be an infringement of the right so given to the use of any other of those trade marks.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 76?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of a certification trade mark in relation to goods or services adapted to form part of, or to be accessory to, other goods in relation to which the mark has been used without infringement of the right given as aforesaid or might for the time being be so used, if the use of the mark is reasonably necessary in"], "answer_start": [175]}}
{"id": "tm_000712", "title": "Section 76: Acts not constituting infringemen t of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the following acts do not constitute an infringement of the right to the use of a registered certification trade mark—\n(c) the use of a certification trade mark in relation to goods or services adapted to form part of, or to be accessory to, other goods in relation to which the mark has been used without infringement of the right given as aforesaid or might for the time being be so used, if the use of the mark is reasonably necessary in order to indicate that the goods or services are so adapted and neither the purpose nor the effect of the use of the mark is to indicate otherwise than in accordance with the fact that the goods or services are certified by the proprietor. (2) Clause ( b) of sub -section (1) shall n ot apply to the case of use consisting of the application of a certification trade mark to goods or services, notwithstanding that they are such goods or services as are mentioned in that clause if such application is contrary to the regulations referred to in that clause. (3) Where a certification trade mark is one of two or more trade marks registered under this Act, which are identical or nearly resemble each other, the use of any of those trade marks in exercise of the right to the use of that trade mar k given by registration, shall not be deemed to be an infringement of the right so given to the use of any other of those trade marks.", "question": "In Section 76, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of a certification trade mark in relation to goods or services adapted to form part of, or to be accessory to, other goods in relation to which the mark has been used without infringement of the right given as aforesaid or might for the time being be so used, if the use of the mark is reasonably necessary in"], "answer_start": [175]}}
{"id": "tm_000713", "title": "Section 77: Cancellation or varying of registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "The Registrar may, on the application in the pr escribed manner of any person aggrieved and after giving the proprietor an opportunity of opposing the application, make such order as he thinks fit for expunging or varying any entry in the register to a certification trade mark, or for varying the regula tions, on any of t he following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the proprietor is no longer competent, in the case of any of the goods or services in respect of which the mark is registered, to certify those goods or services;\n(b) that the proprietor has failed to observe any provisions of the regulations to be observed on his part;\n(c) that it is no longer to the public advantage that the mark should remain registered;\n(d) that it is requisite for the public advantage that if the mark remains registered, th e regulations should be varied.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 77 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the proprietor is no longer competent, in the case of any of the goods or services in respect of which the mark is registered, to certify those goods or services;"], "answer_start": [359]}}
{"id": "tm_000714", "title": "Section 77: Cancellation or varying of registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "The Registrar may, on the application in the pr escribed manner of any person aggrieved and after giving the proprietor an opportunity of opposing the application, make such order as he thinks fit for expunging or varying any entry in the register to a certification trade mark, or for varying the regula tions, on any of t he following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the proprietor is no longer competent, in the case of any of the goods or services in respect of which the mark is registered, to certify those goods or services;\n(b) that the proprietor has failed to observe any provisions of the regulations to be observed on his part;\n(c) that it is no longer to the public advantage that the mark should remain registered;\n(d) that it is requisite for the public advantage that if the mark remains registered, th e regulations should be varied.", "question": "Under Section 77 (Cancellation or varying of registratio n of certification trade marks), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the proprietor is no longer competent, in the case of any of the goods or services in respect of which the mark is registered, to certify those goods or services;"], "answer_start": [359]}}
{"id": "tm_000715", "title": "Section 77: Cancellation or varying of registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "The Registrar may, on the application in the pr escribed manner of any person aggrieved and after giving the proprietor an opportunity of opposing the application, make such order as he thinks fit for expunging or varying any entry in the register to a certification trade mark, or for varying the regula tions, on any of t he following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the proprietor is no longer competent, in the case of any of the goods or services in respect of which the mark is registered, to certify those goods or services;\n(b) that the proprietor has failed to observe any provisions of the regulations to be observed on his part;\n(c) that it is no longer to the public advantage that the mark should remain registered;\n(d) that it is requisite for the public advantage that if the mark remains registered, th e regulations should be varied.", "question": "Under Section 77 (Cancellation or varying of registratio n of certification trade marks), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the proprietor has failed to observe any provisions of the regulations to be observed on his part;"], "answer_start": [531]}}
{"id": "tm_000716", "title": "Section 77: Cancellation or varying of registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "The Registrar may, on the application in the pr escribed manner of any person aggrieved and after giving the proprietor an opportunity of opposing the application, make such order as he thinks fit for expunging or varying any entry in the register to a certification trade mark, or for varying the regula tions, on any of t he following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the proprietor is no longer competent, in the case of any of the goods or services in respect of which the mark is registered, to certify those goods or services;\n(b) that the proprietor has failed to observe any provisions of the regulations to be observed on his part;\n(c) that it is no longer to the public advantage that the mark should remain registered;\n(d) that it is requisite for the public advantage that if the mark remains registered, th e regulations should be varied.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 77?", "answers": {"text": ["that the proprietor has failed to observe any provisions of the regulations to be observed on his part;"], "answer_start": [531]}}
{"id": "tm_000717", "title": "Section 77: Cancellation or varying of registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "The Registrar may, on the application in the pr escribed manner of any person aggrieved and after giving the proprietor an opportunity of opposing the application, make such order as he thinks fit for expunging or varying any entry in the register to a certification trade mark, or for varying the regula tions, on any of t he following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the proprietor is no longer competent, in the case of any of the goods or services in respect of which the mark is registered, to certify those goods or services;\n(b) that the proprietor has failed to observe any provisions of the regulations to be observed on his part;\n(c) that it is no longer to the public advantage that the mark should remain registered;\n(d) that it is requisite for the public advantage that if the mark remains registered, th e regulations should be varied.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 77?", "answers": {"text": ["that it is no longer to the public advantage that the mark should remain registered;"], "answer_start": [639]}}
{"id": "tm_000718", "title": "Section 77: Cancellation or varying of registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "The Registrar may, on the application in the pr escribed manner of any person aggrieved and after giving the proprietor an opportunity of opposing the application, make such order as he thinks fit for expunging or varying any entry in the register to a certification trade mark, or for varying the regula tions, on any of t he following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the proprietor is no longer competent, in the case of any of the goods or services in respect of which the mark is registered, to certify those goods or services;\n(b) that the proprietor has failed to observe any provisions of the regulations to be observed on his part;\n(c) that it is no longer to the public advantage that the mark should remain registered;\n(d) that it is requisite for the public advantage that if the mark remains registered, th e regulations should be varied.", "question": "In Section 77, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["that it is no longer to the public advantage that the mark should remain registered;"], "answer_start": [639]}}
{"id": "tm_000719", "title": "Section 77: Cancellation or varying of registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "The Registrar may, on the application in the pr escribed manner of any person aggrieved and after giving the proprietor an opportunity of opposing the application, make such order as he thinks fit for expunging or varying any entry in the register to a certification trade mark, or for varying the regula tions, on any of t he following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the proprietor is no longer competent, in the case of any of the goods or services in respect of which the mark is registered, to certify those goods or services;\n(b) that the proprietor has failed to observe any provisions of the regulations to be observed on his part;\n(c) that it is no longer to the public advantage that the mark should remain registered;\n(d) that it is requisite for the public advantage that if the mark remains registered, th e regulations should be varied.", "question": "In Section 77, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["that it is requisite for the public advantage that if the mark remains registered, th e regulations should be varied."], "answer_start": [728]}}
{"id": "tm_000720", "title": "Section 77: Cancellation or varying of registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "The Registrar may, on the application in the pr escribed manner of any person aggrieved and after giving the proprietor an opportunity of opposing the application, make such order as he thinks fit for expunging or varying any entry in the register to a certification trade mark, or for varying the regula tions, on any of t he following grounds, namely:—\n(a) that the proprietor is no longer competent, in the case of any of the goods or services in respect of which the mark is registered, to certify those goods or services;\n(b) that the proprietor has failed to observe any provisions of the regulations to be observed on his part;\n(c) that it is no longer to the public advantage that the mark should remain registered;\n(d) that it is requisite for the public advantage that if the mark remains registered, th e regulations should be varied.", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 77 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that it is requisite for the public advantage that if the mark remains registered, th e regulations should be varied."], "answer_start": [728]}}
{"id": "tm_000721", "title": "Section 78: Rights conferred by registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of sections 34, 35 and 76, the registration of a person as a proprietor of certification trade mark in r espect of any goods or servi ces shall, if valid, give to that person the exclusive right to the use of the mark in relation to those goods or services.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a certification trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject. [CHAPTER X .—SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TEXTILE GOODS .—Omitted by the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2010 (40 of 2010), s. 7 (w.e.f. 8-7-2013). 2013).", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 78 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of sections 34, 35 and 76, the registration of a person as a proprietor of certification trade mark in r espect of any goods or servi ces shall, if valid, give to that person the exclusive right to the use of the mark in relation to those goods or services."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000722", "title": "Section 78: Rights conferred by registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of sections 34, 35 and 76, the registration of a person as a proprietor of certification trade mark in r espect of any goods or servi ces shall, if valid, give to that person the exclusive right to the use of the mark in relation to those goods or services.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a certification trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject. [CHAPTER X .—SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TEXTILE GOODS .—Omitted by the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2010 (40 of 2010), s. 7 (w.e.f. 8-7-2013). 2013).", "question": "Under Section 78 (Rights conferred by registratio n of certification trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of sections 34, 35 and 76, the registration of a person as a proprietor of certification trade mark in r espect of any goods or servi ces shall, if valid, give to that person the exclusive right to the use of the mark in relation to those goods or services."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000723", "title": "Section 78: Rights conferred by registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of sections 34, 35 and 76, the registration of a person as a proprietor of certification trade mark in r espect of any goods or servi ces shall, if valid, give to that person the exclusive right to the use of the mark in relation to those goods or services.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a certification trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject. [CHAPTER X .—SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TEXTILE GOODS .—Omitted by the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2010 (40 of 2010), s. 7 (w.e.f. 8-7-2013). 2013).", "question": "Under Section 78 (Rights conferred by registratio n of certification trade marks), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The exclusive right to the use of a certification trade mark given under sub -section"], "answer_start": [292]}}
{"id": "tm_000724", "title": "Section 78: Rights conferred by registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of sections 34, 35 and 76, the registration of a person as a proprietor of certification trade mark in r espect of any goods or servi ces shall, if valid, give to that person the exclusive right to the use of the mark in relation to those goods or services.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a certification trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject. [CHAPTER X .—SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TEXTILE GOODS .—Omitted by the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2010 (40 of 2010), s. 7 (w.e.f. 8-7-2013). 2013).", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 78?", "answers": {"text": ["The exclusive right to the use of a certification trade mark given under sub -section"], "answer_start": [292]}}
{"id": "tm_000725", "title": "Section 78: Rights conferred by registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of sections 34, 35 and 76, the registration of a person as a proprietor of certification trade mark in r espect of any goods or servi ces shall, if valid, give to that person the exclusive right to the use of the mark in relation to those goods or services.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a certification trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject. [CHAPTER X .—SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TEXTILE GOODS .—Omitted by the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2010 (40 of 2010), s. 7 (w.e.f. 8-7-2013). 2013).", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (1) of Section 78?", "answers": {"text": ["shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject."], "answer_start": [382]}}
{"id": "tm_000726", "title": "Section 78: Rights conferred by registratio n of certification trade marks", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of sections 34, 35 and 76, the registration of a person as a proprietor of certification trade mark in r espect of any goods or servi ces shall, if valid, give to that person the exclusive right to the use of the mark in relation to those goods or services.\n(2) The exclusive right to the use of a certification trade mark given under sub -section\n(1) shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject. [CHAPTER X .—SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TEXTILE GOODS .—Omitted by the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2010 (40 of 2010), s. 7 (w.e.f. 8-7-2013). 2013).", "question": "In Section 78, what does sub-section (1) say?", "answers": {"text": ["shall be subject to any conditions and limitations to which the registration is subject."], "answer_start": [382]}}
{"id": "tm_000727", "title": "Section 91: Appeals to High Court", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made t hereunder may prefer an appeal to the High Court within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal.\n(2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred aft er the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1): Provided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefor, if the appellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring th e appeal within the specified period.\n(3) An appeal to the High Court shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 91 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made t hereunder may prefer an appeal to the High Court within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000728", "title": "Section 91: Appeals to High Court", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made t hereunder may prefer an appeal to the High Court within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal.\n(2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred aft er the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1): Provided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefor, if the appellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring th e appeal within the specified period.\n(3) An appeal to the High Court shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 91 (Appeals to High Court), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made t hereunder may prefer an appeal to the High Court within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000729", "title": "Section 91: Appeals to High Court", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made t hereunder may prefer an appeal to the High Court within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal.\n(2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred aft er the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1): Provided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefor, if the appellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring th e appeal within the specified period.\n(3) An appeal to the High Court shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 91 (Appeals to High Court), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred aft er the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1)"], "answer_start": [304]}}
{"id": "tm_000730", "title": "Section 91: Appeals to High Court", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made t hereunder may prefer an appeal to the High Court within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal.\n(2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred aft er the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1): Provided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefor, if the appellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring th e appeal within the specified period.\n(3) An appeal to the High Court shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 91?", "answers": {"text": ["No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred aft er the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1)"], "answer_start": [304]}}
{"id": "tm_000731", "title": "Section 91: Appeals to High Court", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made t hereunder may prefer an appeal to the High Court within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal.\n(2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred aft er the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1): Provided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefor, if the appellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring th e appeal within the specified period.\n(3) An appeal to the High Court shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 91?", "answers": {"text": ["An appeal to the High Court shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [642]}}
{"id": "tm_000732", "title": "Section 91: Appeals to High Court", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made t hereunder may prefer an appeal to the High Court within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal.\n(2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred aft er the expiry of the period specified under sub-section (1): Provided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefor, if the appellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring th e appeal within the specified period.\n(3) An appeal to the High Court shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.", "question": "In Section 91, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["An appeal to the High Court shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [642]}}
{"id": "tm_000733", "title": "Section 94: Bar to appear before Registrar", "context": "On ceasing to hold the office, the erstwhile Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Members shall not appear before the Registrar.", "question": "What does Section 94 state about bar to appear before Registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["On ceasing to hold the office, the erstwhile Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Members shall not appear before the Registrar."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000734", "title": "Section 94: Bar to appear before Registrar", "context": "On ceasing to hold the office, the erstwhile Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Members shall not appear before the Registrar.", "question": "Under Section 94, what is provided regarding bar to appear before Registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["On ceasing to hold the office, the erstwhile Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Members shall not appear before the Registrar."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000735", "title": "Section 97: Procedure for application for rectification, etc", "context": ", before High Court.—(1) An application for rectification of the r egister made to the High Court under section 57 shall be in such form as may be prescribed. (2) A certified copy of every order or judgment of the High Court relating to a registered trade mark under this Act shall be communicated to the Registrar b y the Board and the Registrar shall give effect to the order of the Board and shall, when so directed, amend the entries in, or rectify, the register in accordance with such order.", "question": "What does Section 97 state about procedure for application for rectification, etc?", "answers": {"text": [", before High Court.—(1) An application for rectification of the r egister made to the High Court under section 57 shall be in such form as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000736", "title": "Section 97: Procedure for application for rectification, etc", "context": ", before High Court.—(1) An application for rectification of the r egister made to the High Court under section 57 shall be in such form as may be prescribed. (2) A certified copy of every order or judgment of the High Court relating to a registered trade mark under this Act shall be communicated to the Registrar b y the Board and the Registrar shall give effect to the order of the Board and shall, when so directed, amend the entries in, or rectify, the register in accordance with such order.", "question": "Under Section 97, what is provided regarding procedure for application for rectification, etc?", "answers": {"text": [", before High Court.—(1) An application for rectification of the r egister made to the High Court under section 57 shall be in such form as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000737", "title": "Section 98: Appearance of Registrar in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the Trade Marks Registry is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the High Court from an order of the Registrar on an application for registration of a trade mark—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Registrar or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or\n(ii) which has been opposed and the Registrar considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Registrar shall appear in any case if so directed by the High Court. (2) Unless t he High Court otherwise directs, the Registrar may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any dec ision given by him affecting it, or of the practice of the Trade Marks Registry in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as Registrar, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding.", "question": "What does in any legal proceedings before the High Court in which the relief sought mean in Section 98?", "answers": {"text": ["alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the Trade Marks Registry is raised;"], "answer_start": [150]}}
{"id": "tm_000738", "title": "Section 98: Appearance of Registrar in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the Trade Marks Registry is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the High Court from an order of the Registrar on an application for registration of a trade mark—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Registrar or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or\n(ii) which has been opposed and the Registrar considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Registrar shall appear in any case if so directed by the High Court. (2) Unless t he High Court otherwise directs, the Registrar may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any dec ision given by him affecting it, or of the practice of the Trade Marks Registry in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as Registrar, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding.", "question": "How does Section 98 define in any legal proceedings before the High Court in which the relief sought?", "answers": {"text": ["alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the Trade Marks Registry is raised;"], "answer_start": [150]}}
{"id": "tm_000739", "title": "Section 98: Appearance of Registrar in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the Trade Marks Registry is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the High Court from an order of the Registrar on an application for registration of a trade mark—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Registrar or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or\n(ii) which has been opposed and the Registrar considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Registrar shall appear in any case if so directed by the High Court. (2) Unless t he High Court otherwise directs, the Registrar may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any dec ision given by him affecting it, or of the practice of the Trade Marks Registry in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as Registrar, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding.", "question": "Under Section 98 (Appearance of Registrar in legal proceedings), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["in any appeal to the High Court from an order of the Registrar on an application for registration of a trade mark—"], "answer_start": [287]}}
{"id": "tm_000740", "title": "Section 98: Appearance of Registrar in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the Trade Marks Registry is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the High Court from an order of the Registrar on an application for registration of a trade mark—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Registrar or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or\n(ii) which has been opposed and the Registrar considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Registrar shall appear in any case if so directed by the High Court. (2) Unless t he High Court otherwise directs, the Registrar may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any dec ision given by him affecting it, or of the practice of the Trade Marks Registry in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as Registrar, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 98?", "answers": {"text": ["in any appeal to the High Court from an order of the Registrar on an application for registration of a trade mark—"], "answer_start": [287]}}
{"id": "tm_000741", "title": "Section 98: Appearance of Registrar in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the Trade Marks Registry is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the High Court from an order of the Registrar on an application for registration of a trade mark—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Registrar or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or\n(ii) which has been opposed and the Registrar considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Registrar shall appear in any case if so directed by the High Court. (2) Unless t he High Court otherwise directs, the Registrar may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any dec ision given by him affecting it, or of the practice of the Trade Marks Registry in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as Registrar, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 98?", "answers": {"text": ["which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Registrar or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or"], "answer_start": [406]}}
{"id": "tm_000742", "title": "Section 98: Appearance of Registrar in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the Trade Marks Registry is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the High Court from an order of the Registrar on an application for registration of a trade mark—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Registrar or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or\n(ii) which has been opposed and the Registrar considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Registrar shall appear in any case if so directed by the High Court. (2) Unless t he High Court otherwise directs, the Registrar may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any dec ision given by him affecting it, or of the practice of the Trade Marks Registry in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as Registrar, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding.", "question": "In Section 98, what does clause (i) say?", "answers": {"text": ["which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Registrar or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or"], "answer_start": [406]}}
{"id": "tm_000743", "title": "Section 98: Appearance of Registrar in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the Trade Marks Registry is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the High Court from an order of the Registrar on an application for registration of a trade mark—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Registrar or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or\n(ii) which has been opposed and the Registrar considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Registrar shall appear in any case if so directed by the High Court. (2) Unless t he High Court otherwise directs, the Registrar may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any dec ision given by him affecting it, or of the practice of the Trade Marks Registry in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as Registrar, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding.", "question": "In Section 98, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["which has been opposed and the Registrar considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Registrar shall appear in any case if so directed by the High Court."], "answer_start": [582]}}
{"id": "tm_000744", "title": "Section 98: Appearance of Registrar in legal proceedings", "context": "(1) The Registrar shall have the right to appear and be heard—\n(a) in any legal proceedings before the High Court in which the relief sought includes alteration or rectification of the register or in which any question relating to the practice of the Trade Marks Registry is raised;\n(b) in any appeal to the High Court from an order of the Registrar on an application for registration of a trade mark—\n(i) which is not opposed, and the application is either refused by the Registrar or is accepted by him subject to any amendments, modifications, conditions or limitations, or\n(ii) which has been opposed and the Registrar considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Registrar shall appear in any case if so directed by the High Court. (2) Unless t he High Court otherwise directs, the Registrar may, in lieu of appearing, submit a statement in writing signed by him, giving such particulars as he thinks proper of the proceedings before him relating to the matter in issue or of the grounds of any dec ision given by him affecting it, or of the practice of the Trade Marks Registry in like cases, or of other matters relevant to the issues and within his knowledge as Registrar, and such statement shall be evidence in the proceeding.", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 98 state?", "answers": {"text": ["which has been opposed and the Registrar considers that his appearance is necessary in the public interest, and the Registrar shall appear in any case if so directed by the High Court."], "answer_start": [582]}}
{"id": "tm_000745", "title": "Section 101: Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a trade mark or mark or trade description to goods or services who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves or uses it in relation to services; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any goods which are sold, or exposed for sale , or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing to which a trade mark or mark or trade description has been applied; or\n(d) uses a trade mark or mark or trade description in any manner reasonabl y likely to lead to the belief that the goods or services in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that trade mark or mark or trade description; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 101 state?", "answers": {"text": ["applies it to the goods themselves or uses it in relation to services"], "answer_start": [110]}}
{"id": "tm_000746", "title": "Section 101: Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a trade mark or mark or trade description to goods or services who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves or uses it in relation to services; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any goods which are sold, or exposed for sale , or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing to which a trade mark or mark or trade description has been applied; or\n(d) uses a trade mark or mark or trade description in any manner reasonabl y likely to lead to the belief that the goods or services in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that trade mark or mark or trade description; or", "question": "Under Section 101 (Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["applies it to the goods themselves or uses it in relation to services"], "answer_start": [110]}}
{"id": "tm_000747", "title": "Section 101: Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a trade mark or mark or trade description to goods or services who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves or uses it in relation to services; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any goods which are sold, or exposed for sale , or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing to which a trade mark or mark or trade description has been applied; or\n(d) uses a trade mark or mark or trade description in any manner reasonabl y likely to lead to the belief that the goods or services in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that trade mark or mark or trade description; or", "question": "Under Section 101 (Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture"], "answer_start": [188]}}
{"id": "tm_000748", "title": "Section 101: Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a trade mark or mark or trade description to goods or services who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves or uses it in relation to services; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any goods which are sold, or exposed for sale , or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing to which a trade mark or mark or trade description has been applied; or\n(d) uses a trade mark or mark or trade description in any manner reasonabl y likely to lead to the belief that the goods or services in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that trade mark or mark or trade description; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 101?", "answers": {"text": ["applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture"], "answer_start": [188]}}
{"id": "tm_000749", "title": "Section 101: Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a trade mark or mark or trade description to goods or services who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves or uses it in relation to services; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any goods which are sold, or exposed for sale , or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing to which a trade mark or mark or trade description has been applied; or\n(d) uses a trade mark or mark or trade description in any manner reasonabl y likely to lead to the belief that the goods or services in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that trade mark or mark or trade description; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 101?", "answers": {"text": ["places, encloses or annexes any goods which are sold, or exposed for sale , or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing to which a trade mark or mark or trade description has been applied"], "answer_start": [353]}}
{"id": "tm_000750", "title": "Section 101: Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a trade mark or mark or trade description to goods or services who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves or uses it in relation to services; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any goods which are sold, or exposed for sale , or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing to which a trade mark or mark or trade description has been applied; or\n(d) uses a trade mark or mark or trade description in any manner reasonabl y likely to lead to the belief that the goods or services in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that trade mark or mark or trade description; or", "question": "In Section 101, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["places, encloses or annexes any goods which are sold, or exposed for sale , or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing to which a trade mark or mark or trade description has been applied"], "answer_start": [353]}}
{"id": "tm_000751", "title": "Section 101: Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a trade mark or mark or trade description to goods or services who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves or uses it in relation to services; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any goods which are sold, or exposed for sale , or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing to which a trade mark or mark or trade description has been applied; or\n(d) uses a trade mark or mark or trade description in any manner reasonabl y likely to lead to the belief that the goods or services in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that trade mark or mark or trade description; or", "question": "In Section 101, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["uses a trade mark or mark or trade description in any manner reasonabl y likely to lead to the belief that the goods or services in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that trade mark or mark or trade description"], "answer_start": [617]}}
{"id": "tm_000752", "title": "Section 101: Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a trade mark or mark or trade description to goods or services who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves or uses it in relation to services; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any goods which are sold, or exposed for sale , or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing to which a trade mark or mark or trade description has been applied; or\n(d) uses a trade mark or mark or trade description in any manner reasonabl y likely to lead to the belief that the goods or services in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that trade mark or mark or trade description; or", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 101 state?", "answers": {"text": ["uses a trade mark or mark or trade description in any manner reasonabl y likely to lead to the belief that the goods or services in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that trade mark or mark or trade description"], "answer_start": [617]}}
{"id": "tm_000753", "title": "Section 101: Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a trade mark or mark or trade description to goods or services who—\n(e) in relation to the goods or services uses a trade mark or trade description i n any sign, advertisement, invoice, catalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial document and goods are delivered or services are rendered to a person in pursuance of a request or order made by reference to the trade mark or trade description as so used. (2) A trade mark or mark or trade description shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in, impressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other thing.", "question": "What does clause (e) of Section 101 state?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to the goods or services uses a trade mark or trade description i n any sign, advertisement, invoice, catalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial document and goods are delivered or services are rendered to a person in pursuance of a request or order made by reference to the"], "answer_start": [110]}}
{"id": "tm_000754", "title": "Section 101: Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a trade mark or mark or trade description to goods or services who—\n(e) in relation to the goods or services uses a trade mark or trade description i n any sign, advertisement, invoice, catalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial document and goods are delivered or services are rendered to a person in pursuance of a request or order made by reference to the trade mark or trade description as so used. (2) A trade mark or mark or trade description shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in, impressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other thing.", "question": "Under Section 101 (Meaning of applying trade marks and trade descriptions), what is provided in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to the goods or services uses a trade mark or trade description i n any sign, advertisement, invoice, catalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial document and goods are delivered or services are rendered to a person in pursuance of a request or order made by reference to the"], "answer_start": [110]}}
{"id": "tm_000755", "title": "Section 102: Falsifying and falsely applying trade marks", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to falsify a trade mark who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark makes that trade mark or a deceptively similar mark; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine trade mark, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or otherwise. (2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods or services a trade mark who, without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark,—\n(a) applies such trade mark or a deceptively similar mark to goods or services or any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the trade mark of such proprietor, for the purpose of packing, filling or wrapping therein any goods o ther than the genuine goods of the proprietor of the trade mark. (3) Any trade mark falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as mentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false trade mark. (4) In any prosecutio n for falsifying a trade mark or falsely applying a trade mark to goods or services, the burden of proving the assent of the proprietor shall lie on the accused.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 102 state?", "answers": {"text": ["without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark makes that trade mark or a deceptively similar mark"], "answer_start": [71]}}
{"id": "tm_000756", "title": "Section 102: Falsifying and falsely applying trade marks", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to falsify a trade mark who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark makes that trade mark or a deceptively similar mark; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine trade mark, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or otherwise. (2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods or services a trade mark who, without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark,—\n(a) applies such trade mark or a deceptively similar mark to goods or services or any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the trade mark of such proprietor, for the purpose of packing, filling or wrapping therein any goods o ther than the genuine goods of the proprietor of the trade mark. (3) Any trade mark falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as mentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false trade mark. (4) In any prosecutio n for falsifying a trade mark or falsely applying a trade mark to goods or services, the burden of proving the assent of the proprietor shall lie on the accused.", "question": "Under Section 102 (Falsifying and falsely applying trade marks), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark makes that trade mark or a deceptively similar mark"], "answer_start": [71]}}
{"id": "tm_000757", "title": "Section 102: Falsifying and falsely applying trade marks", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to falsify a trade mark who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark makes that trade mark or a deceptively similar mark; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine trade mark, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or otherwise. (2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods or services a trade mark who, without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark,—\n(a) applies such trade mark or a deceptively similar mark to goods or services or any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the trade mark of such proprietor, for the purpose of packing, filling or wrapping therein any goods o ther than the genuine goods of the proprietor of the trade mark. (3) Any trade mark falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as mentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false trade mark. (4) In any prosecutio n for falsifying a trade mark or falsely applying a trade mark to goods or services, the burden of proving the assent of the proprietor shall lie on the accused.", "question": "Under Section 102 (Falsifying and falsely applying trade marks), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["falsifies any genuine trade mark, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or otherwise."], "answer_start": [186]}}
{"id": "tm_000758", "title": "Section 102: Falsifying and falsely applying trade marks", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to falsify a trade mark who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark makes that trade mark or a deceptively similar mark; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine trade mark, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or otherwise. (2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods or services a trade mark who, without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark,—\n(a) applies such trade mark or a deceptively similar mark to goods or services or any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the trade mark of such proprietor, for the purpose of packing, filling or wrapping therein any goods o ther than the genuine goods of the proprietor of the trade mark. (3) Any trade mark falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as mentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false trade mark. (4) In any prosecutio n for falsifying a trade mark or falsely applying a trade mark to goods or services, the burden of proving the assent of the proprietor shall lie on the accused.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 102?", "answers": {"text": ["falsifies any genuine trade mark, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or otherwise."], "answer_start": [186]}}
{"id": "tm_000759", "title": "Section 102: Falsifying and falsely applying trade marks", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to falsify a trade mark who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark makes that trade mark or a deceptively similar mark; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine trade mark, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or otherwise. (2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods or services a trade mark who, without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark,—\n(a) applies such trade mark or a deceptively similar mark to goods or services or any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the trade mark of such proprietor, for the purpose of packing, filling or wrapping therein any goods o ther than the genuine goods of the proprietor of the trade mark. (3) Any trade mark falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as mentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false trade mark. (4) In any prosecutio n for falsifying a trade mark or falsely applying a trade mark to goods or services, the burden of proving the assent of the proprietor shall lie on the accused.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of Section 102?", "answers": {"text": ["applies such trade mark or a deceptively similar mark to goods or services or any package containing goods;"], "answer_start": [424]}}
{"id": "tm_000760", "title": "Section 102: Falsifying and falsely applying trade marks", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to falsify a trade mark who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark makes that trade mark or a deceptively similar mark; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine trade mark, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or otherwise. (2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods or services a trade mark who, without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark,—\n(a) applies such trade mark or a deceptively similar mark to goods or services or any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the trade mark of such proprietor, for the purpose of packing, filling or wrapping therein any goods o ther than the genuine goods of the proprietor of the trade mark. (3) Any trade mark falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as mentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false trade mark. (4) In any prosecutio n for falsifying a trade mark or falsely applying a trade mark to goods or services, the burden of proving the assent of the proprietor shall lie on the accused.", "question": "In Section 102, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["applies such trade mark or a deceptively similar mark to goods or services or any package containing goods;"], "answer_start": [424]}}
{"id": "tm_000761", "title": "Section 102: Falsifying and falsely applying trade marks", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to falsify a trade mark who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark makes that trade mark or a deceptively similar mark; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine trade mark, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or otherwise. (2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods or services a trade mark who, without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark,—\n(a) applies such trade mark or a deceptively similar mark to goods or services or any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the trade mark of such proprietor, for the purpose of packing, filling or wrapping therein any goods o ther than the genuine goods of the proprietor of the trade mark. (3) Any trade mark falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as mentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false trade mark. (4) In any prosecutio n for falsifying a trade mark or falsely applying a trade mark to goods or services, the burden of proving the assent of the proprietor shall lie on the accused.", "question": "In Section 102, what does clause (b) say?", "answers": {"text": ["uses any package bearing a mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the trade mark of such proprietor, for the purpose of packing, filling or wrapping therein any goods o ther than the genuine goods of the proprietor of the trade mark."], "answer_start": [536]}}
{"id": "tm_000762", "title": "Section 102: Falsifying and falsely applying trade marks", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to falsify a trade mark who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark makes that trade mark or a deceptively similar mark; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine trade mark, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or otherwise. (2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods or services a trade mark who, without the assent of the proprietor of the trade mark,—\n(a) applies such trade mark or a deceptively similar mark to goods or services or any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the trade mark of such proprietor, for the purpose of packing, filling or wrapping therein any goods o ther than the genuine goods of the proprietor of the trade mark. (3) Any trade mark falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as mentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false trade mark. (4) In any prosecutio n for falsifying a trade mark or falsely applying a trade mark to goods or services, the burden of proving the assent of the proprietor shall lie on the accused.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 102 state?", "answers": {"text": ["uses any package bearing a mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the trade mark of such proprietor, for the purpose of packing, filling or wrapping therein any goods o ther than the genuine goods of the proprietor of the trade mark."], "answer_start": [536]}}
{"id": "tm_000763", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 103 state?", "answers": {"text": ["falsifies any trade mark"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "tm_000764", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "Under Section 103 (Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["falsifies any trade mark"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "tm_000765", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "Under Section 103 (Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark"], "answer_start": [53]}}
{"id": "tm_000766", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 103?", "answers": {"text": ["falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark"], "answer_start": [53]}}
{"id": "tm_000767", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 103?", "answers": {"text": ["makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark"], "answer_start": [113]}}
{"id": "tm_000768", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "In Section 103, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark"], "answer_start": [113]}}
{"id": "tm_000769", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "In Section 103, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["applies any false trade description to goods or services"], "answer_start": [294]}}
{"id": "tm_000770", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 103 state?", "answers": {"text": ["applies any false trade description to goods or services"], "answer_start": [294]}}
{"id": "tm_000771", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "What does clause (e) of Section 103 state?", "answers": {"text": ["applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address"], "answer_start": [359]}}
{"id": "tm_000772", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "Under Section 103 (Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc), what is provided in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address"], "answer_start": [359]}}
{"id": "tm_000773", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "Under Section 103 (Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc), what is provided in clause (f)?", "answers": {"text": ["tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139"], "answer_start": [666]}}
{"id": "tm_000774", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) falsifies any trade mark; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods or services any trade mark; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument for the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a trade mark; or\n(d) applies any false trade description to goods or services; or\n(e) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer or person for whom the g oods are manufactured is required to be applied under section 139, a false indication of such country, place, name or address; or\n(f) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (f) of Section 103?", "answers": {"text": ["tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to which it is required to be applied under section 139"], "answer_start": [666]}}
{"id": "tm_000775", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(g) causes any of the things above mentioned in this section to be done, shall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months b ut which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reas ons to be mentioned in the judg ment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of le ss than fifty thousand rupees. 104. Penalty for selling goods or providing services to which false trade mark or false trade description is applied .—Any person who sells, lets for hire or exposes for sale, or hires or has in his possession for sale, goods or things, or provides or hires services, to which any false trade mark or false trade description is applied or which, being required under section 139 to have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer, or person for whom the goods are manufactured or services provided, as the case may be, are without the indications so required, shall, unless he proves,—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (g) of Section 103?", "answers": {"text": ["causes any of the things above mentioned in this section to be done, shall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months b ut which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "tm_000776", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(g) causes any of the things above mentioned in this section to be done, shall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months b ut which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reas ons to be mentioned in the judg ment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of le ss than fifty thousand rupees. 104. Penalty for selling goods or providing services to which false trade mark or false trade description is applied .—Any person who sells, lets for hire or exposes for sale, or hires or has in his possession for sale, goods or things, or provides or hires services, to which any false trade mark or false trade description is applied or which, being required under section 139 to have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced or the name and address of the manufacturer, or person for whom the goods are manufactured or services provided, as the case may be, are without the indications so required, shall, unless he proves,—", "question": "In Section 103, what does clause (g) say?", "answers": {"text": ["causes any of the things above mentioned in this section to be done, shall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months b ut which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "tm_000777", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this section, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description or that any offenc e had been committed in respect of the goods or services; or\n(b) that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things or services; or\n(c) that otherwise he had acted innocently, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in th e judg ment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty thousand rupees.", "question": "In Section 103, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this section, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description or that any offenc e had been committed in respect of the goods or services"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "tm_000778", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this section, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description or that any offenc e had been committed in respect of the goods or services; or\n(b) that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things or services; or\n(c) that otherwise he had acted innocently, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in th e judg ment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty thousand rupees.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 103 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this section, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description or that any offenc e had been committed in respect of the goods or services"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "tm_000779", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this section, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description or that any offenc e had been committed in respect of the goods or services; or\n(b) that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things or services; or\n(c) that otherwise he had acted innocently, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in th e judg ment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty thousand rupees.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 103 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things or services"], "answer_start": [334]}}
{"id": "tm_000780", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this section, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description or that any offenc e had been committed in respect of the goods or services; or\n(b) that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things or services; or\n(c) that otherwise he had acted innocently, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in th e judg ment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty thousand rupees.", "question": "Under Section 103 (Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things or services"], "answer_start": [334]}}
{"id": "tm_000781", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this section, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description or that any offenc e had been committed in respect of the goods or services; or\n(b) that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things or services; or\n(c) that otherwise he had acted innocently, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in th e judg ment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty thousand rupees.", "question": "Under Section 103 (Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["that otherwise he had acted innocently, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees"], "answer_start": [516]}}
{"id": "tm_000782", "title": "Section 103: Penalty for applying false trade marks, trade descriptions, etc", "context": "Any person who—\n(a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this section, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description or that any offenc e had been committed in respect of the goods or services; or\n(b) that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things or services; or\n(c) that otherwise he had acted innocently, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees: Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in th e judg ment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty thousand rupees.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 103?", "answers": {"text": ["that otherwise he had acted innocently, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees"], "answer_start": [516]}}
{"id": "tm_000787", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) with respect to a mark, not being a registered trade mark, to the effect that it is a registered trade mark; or\n(b) with respect to a part of a registered trade mark, not being a part separately registered as a trade mark, to the effect that it is separately registered as a trade mark; or\n(c) to the effect that a registered trade mark is registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(d) to the effect that registration of a trade mark gives an exclusive right to the use thereof in any circumstances in which, having regard to limitation entered on the register, the registration does not in fact give that right. (2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the gross receipts in profession, as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equ al to five lakh rupees, whichever is less. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a trade mark of the word “registered”, or of any other expression, symbol or sign referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except—", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 107 state?", "answers": {"text": ["with respect to a mark, not being a registered trade mark, to the effect that it is a registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "tm_000788", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) with respect to a mark, not being a registered trade mark, to the effect that it is a registered trade mark; or\n(b) with respect to a part of a registered trade mark, not being a part separately registered as a trade mark, to the effect that it is separately registered as a trade mark; or\n(c) to the effect that a registered trade mark is registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(d) to the effect that registration of a trade mark gives an exclusive right to the use thereof in any circumstances in which, having regard to limitation entered on the register, the registration does not in fact give that right. (2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the gross receipts in profession, as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equ al to five lakh rupees, whichever is less. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a trade mark of the word “registered”, or of any other expression, symbol or sign referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except—", "question": "Under Section 107 (Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["with respect to a mark, not being a registered trade mark, to the effect that it is a registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "tm_000789", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) with respect to a mark, not being a registered trade mark, to the effect that it is a registered trade mark; or\n(b) with respect to a part of a registered trade mark, not being a part separately registered as a trade mark, to the effect that it is separately registered as a trade mark; or\n(c) to the effect that a registered trade mark is registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(d) to the effect that registration of a trade mark gives an exclusive right to the use thereof in any circumstances in which, having regard to limitation entered on the register, the registration does not in fact give that right. (2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the gross receipts in profession, as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equ al to five lakh rupees, whichever is less. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a trade mark of the word “registered”, or of any other expression, symbol or sign referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except—", "question": "Under Section 107 (Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["with respect to a part of a registered trade mark, not being a part separately registered as a trade mark, to the effect that it is separately registered as a trade mark"], "answer_start": [165]}}
{"id": "tm_000790", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) with respect to a mark, not being a registered trade mark, to the effect that it is a registered trade mark; or\n(b) with respect to a part of a registered trade mark, not being a part separately registered as a trade mark, to the effect that it is separately registered as a trade mark; or\n(c) to the effect that a registered trade mark is registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(d) to the effect that registration of a trade mark gives an exclusive right to the use thereof in any circumstances in which, having regard to limitation entered on the register, the registration does not in fact give that right. (2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the gross receipts in profession, as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equ al to five lakh rupees, whichever is less. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a trade mark of the word “registered”, or of any other expression, symbol or sign referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 107?", "answers": {"text": ["with respect to a part of a registered trade mark, not being a part separately registered as a trade mark, to the effect that it is separately registered as a trade mark"], "answer_start": [165]}}
{"id": "tm_000791", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) with respect to a mark, not being a registered trade mark, to the effect that it is a registered trade mark; or\n(b) with respect to a part of a registered trade mark, not being a part separately registered as a trade mark, to the effect that it is separately registered as a trade mark; or\n(c) to the effect that a registered trade mark is registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(d) to the effect that registration of a trade mark gives an exclusive right to the use thereof in any circumstances in which, having regard to limitation entered on the register, the registration does not in fact give that right. (2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the gross receipts in profession, as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equ al to five lakh rupees, whichever is less. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a trade mark of the word “registered”, or of any other expression, symbol or sign referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 107?", "answers": {"text": ["to the effect that a registered trade mark is registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered"], "answer_start": [343]}}
{"id": "tm_000792", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) with respect to a mark, not being a registered trade mark, to the effect that it is a registered trade mark; or\n(b) with respect to a part of a registered trade mark, not being a part separately registered as a trade mark, to the effect that it is separately registered as a trade mark; or\n(c) to the effect that a registered trade mark is registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(d) to the effect that registration of a trade mark gives an exclusive right to the use thereof in any circumstances in which, having regard to limitation entered on the register, the registration does not in fact give that right. (2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the gross receipts in profession, as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equ al to five lakh rupees, whichever is less. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a trade mark of the word “registered”, or of any other expression, symbol or sign referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except—", "question": "In Section 107, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["to the effect that a registered trade mark is registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered"], "answer_start": [343]}}
{"id": "tm_000793", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) with respect to a mark, not being a registered trade mark, to the effect that it is a registered trade mark; or\n(b) with respect to a part of a registered trade mark, not being a part separately registered as a trade mark, to the effect that it is separately registered as a trade mark; or\n(c) to the effect that a registered trade mark is registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(d) to the effect that registration of a trade mark gives an exclusive right to the use thereof in any circumstances in which, having regard to limitation entered on the register, the registration does not in fact give that right. (2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the gross receipts in profession, as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equ al to five lakh rupees, whichever is less. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a trade mark of the word “registered”, or of any other expression, symbol or sign referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except—", "question": "In Section 107, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["to the effect that registration of a trade mark gives an exclusive right to the use thereof in any circumstances in which, having regard to limitation entered on the register, the registration does not in fact give that right."], "answer_start": [493]}}
{"id": "tm_000794", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) with respect to a mark, not being a registered trade mark, to the effect that it is a registered trade mark; or\n(b) with respect to a part of a registered trade mark, not being a part separately registered as a trade mark, to the effect that it is separately registered as a trade mark; or\n(c) to the effect that a registered trade mark is registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(d) to the effect that registration of a trade mark gives an exclusive right to the use thereof in any circumstances in which, having regard to limitation entered on the register, the registration does not in fact give that right. (2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of a sum equal to one half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the gross receipts in profession, as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equ al to five lakh rupees, whichever is less. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a trade mark of the word “registered”, or of any other expression, symbol or sign referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except—", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 107 state?", "answers": {"text": ["to the effect that registration of a trade mark gives an exclusive right to the use thereof in any circumstances in which, having regard to limitation entered on the register, the registration does not in fact give that right."], "answer_start": [493]}}
{"id": "tm_000795", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression, symbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration r eferred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a mark registered as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country or in relation to services for use in that country. 108. [Penalty for improperly describing a place of business as connected with the Trade Marks Office.—Omitted by The Jan Vis hwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act , 2023 (18 of 2023), s. 2 and Schedule (w.e.f. 1-8-2024).", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 107 state?", "answers": {"text": ["where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression, symbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a trade mark under the law of a country"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "tm_000796", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression, symbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration r eferred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a mark registered as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country or in relation to services for use in that country. 108. [Penalty for improperly describing a place of business as connected with the Trade Marks Office.—Omitted by The Jan Vis hwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act , 2023 (18 of 2023), s. 2 and Schedule (w.e.f. 1-8-2024).", "question": "Under Section 107 (Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression, symbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a trade mark under the law of a country"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "tm_000797", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression, symbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration r eferred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a mark registered as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country or in relation to services for use in that country. 108. [Penalty for improperly describing a place of business as connected with the Trade Marks Office.—Omitted by The Jan Vis hwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act , 2023 (18 of 2023), s. 2 and Schedule (w.e.f. 1-8-2024).", "question": "Under Section 107 (Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a)"], "answer_start": [476]}}
{"id": "tm_000798", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression, symbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration r eferred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a mark registered as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country or in relation to services for use in that country. 108. [Penalty for improperly describing a place of business as connected with the Trade Marks Office.—Omitted by The Jan Vis hwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act , 2023 (18 of 2023), s. 2 and Schedule (w.e.f. 1-8-2024).", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 107?", "answers": {"text": ["where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a)"], "answer_start": [476]}}
{"id": "tm_000799", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression, symbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration r eferred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a mark registered as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country or in relation to services for use in that country. 108. [Penalty for improperly describing a place of business as connected with the Trade Marks Office.—Omitted by The Jan Vis hwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act , 2023 (18 of 2023), s. 2 and Schedule (w.e.f. 1-8-2024).", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 107?", "answers": {"text": ["where that word is used in relation to a mark registered as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country or in relation to services for use in that country."], "answer_start": [634]}}
{"id": "tm_000800", "title": "Section 107: Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression, symbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration r eferred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a mark registered as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country or in relation to services for use in that country. 108. [Penalty for improperly describing a place of business as connected with the Trade Marks Office.—Omitted by The Jan Vis hwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act , 2023 (18 of 2023), s. 2 and Schedule (w.e.f. 1-8-2024).", "question": "In Section 107, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["where that word is used in relation to a mark registered as a trade mark under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country or in relation to services for use in that country."], "answer_start": [634]}}
{"id": "tm_000811", "title": "Section 112: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business", "context": "Where a person accused of an offence under section 103 proves—\n(a) that in the ordinary course of his business he is employed on behalf of other persons to apply trade marks or trade descriptions, or as the case may be, to make dies, blocks, machines, plates, or other instruments for making, or being used in making, trade marks; and\n(b) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employ ed, and was not interested in the goods or other thing by way of profit or commission dependent on the sale of such goods or providing of services, as the case may be; and\n(c) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence ch arged, he had, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description; and\n(d) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons on whose behalf the trade mark or trade description was applied, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 112 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that in the ordinary course of his business he is employed on behalf of other persons to apply trade marks or trade descriptions, or as the case may be, to make dies, blocks, machines, plates, or other instruments for making, or being used in making, trade marks"], "answer_start": [67]}}
{"id": "tm_000812", "title": "Section 112: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business", "context": "Where a person accused of an offence under section 103 proves—\n(a) that in the ordinary course of his business he is employed on behalf of other persons to apply trade marks or trade descriptions, or as the case may be, to make dies, blocks, machines, plates, or other instruments for making, or being used in making, trade marks; and\n(b) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employ ed, and was not interested in the goods or other thing by way of profit or commission dependent on the sale of such goods or providing of services, as the case may be; and\n(c) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence ch arged, he had, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description; and\n(d) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons on whose behalf the trade mark or trade description was applied, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "Under Section 112 (Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["that in the ordinary course of his business he is employed on behalf of other persons to apply trade marks or trade descriptions, or as the case may be, to make dies, blocks, machines, plates, or other instruments for making, or being used in making, trade marks"], "answer_start": [67]}}
{"id": "tm_000813", "title": "Section 112: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business", "context": "Where a person accused of an offence under section 103 proves—\n(a) that in the ordinary course of his business he is employed on behalf of other persons to apply trade marks or trade descriptions, or as the case may be, to make dies, blocks, machines, plates, or other instruments for making, or being used in making, trade marks; and\n(b) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employ ed, and was not interested in the goods or other thing by way of profit or commission dependent on the sale of such goods or providing of services, as the case may be; and\n(c) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence ch arged, he had, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description; and\n(d) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons on whose behalf the trade mark or trade description was applied, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "Under Section 112 (Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employ ed, and was not interested in the goods or other thing by way of profit or commission dependent on the sale of such goods or providing of services, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [339]}}
{"id": "tm_000814", "title": "Section 112: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business", "context": "Where a person accused of an offence under section 103 proves—\n(a) that in the ordinary course of his business he is employed on behalf of other persons to apply trade marks or trade descriptions, or as the case may be, to make dies, blocks, machines, plates, or other instruments for making, or being used in making, trade marks; and\n(b) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employ ed, and was not interested in the goods or other thing by way of profit or commission dependent on the sale of such goods or providing of services, as the case may be; and\n(c) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence ch arged, he had, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description; and\n(d) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons on whose behalf the trade mark or trade description was applied, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 112?", "answers": {"text": ["that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employ ed, and was not interested in the goods or other thing by way of profit or commission dependent on the sale of such goods or providing of services, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [339]}}
{"id": "tm_000815", "title": "Section 112: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business", "context": "Where a person accused of an offence under section 103 proves—\n(a) that in the ordinary course of his business he is employed on behalf of other persons to apply trade marks or trade descriptions, or as the case may be, to make dies, blocks, machines, plates, or other instruments for making, or being used in making, trade marks; and\n(b) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employ ed, and was not interested in the goods or other thing by way of profit or commission dependent on the sale of such goods or providing of services, as the case may be; and\n(c) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence ch arged, he had, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description; and\n(d) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons on whose behalf the trade mark or trade description was applied, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 112?", "answers": {"text": ["that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence ch arged, he had, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description"], "answer_start": [584]}}
{"id": "tm_000816", "title": "Section 112: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business", "context": "Where a person accused of an offence under section 103 proves—\n(a) that in the ordinary course of his business he is employed on behalf of other persons to apply trade marks or trade descriptions, or as the case may be, to make dies, blocks, machines, plates, or other instruments for making, or being used in making, trade marks; and\n(b) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employ ed, and was not interested in the goods or other thing by way of profit or commission dependent on the sale of such goods or providing of services, as the case may be; and\n(c) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence ch arged, he had, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description; and\n(d) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons on whose behalf the trade mark or trade description was applied, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "In Section 112, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence ch arged, he had, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description"], "answer_start": [584]}}
{"id": "tm_000817", "title": "Section 112: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business", "context": "Where a person accused of an offence under section 103 proves—\n(a) that in the ordinary course of his business he is employed on behalf of other persons to apply trade marks or trade descriptions, or as the case may be, to make dies, blocks, machines, plates, or other instruments for making, or being used in making, trade marks; and\n(b) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employ ed, and was not interested in the goods or other thing by way of profit or commission dependent on the sale of such goods or providing of services, as the case may be; and\n(c) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence ch arged, he had, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description; and\n(d) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons on whose behalf the trade mark or trade description was applied, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "In Section 112, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons on whose behalf the trade mark or trade description was applied, he shall be acquitted."], "answer_start": [818]}}
{"id": "tm_000818", "title": "Section 112: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business", "context": "Where a person accused of an offence under section 103 proves—\n(a) that in the ordinary course of his business he is employed on behalf of other persons to apply trade marks or trade descriptions, or as the case may be, to make dies, blocks, machines, plates, or other instruments for making, or being used in making, trade marks; and\n(b) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employ ed, and was not interested in the goods or other thing by way of profit or commission dependent on the sale of such goods or providing of services, as the case may be; and\n(c) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence ch arged, he had, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trade mark or trade description; and\n(d) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons on whose behalf the trade mark or trade description was applied, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 112 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons on whose behalf the trade mark or trade description was applied, he shall be acquitted."], "answer_start": [818]}}
{"id": "tm_000819", "title": "Section 112A: Adjudication of penalties", "context": "The Registrar may, by an order, authorise an officer referred to in section 3, to be adjudicating office r for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of this Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What does Section 112A state about adjudication of penalties?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, by an order, authorise an officer referred to in section 3, to be adjudicating office r for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of this Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000820", "title": "Section 112A: Adjudication of penalties", "context": "The Registrar may, by an order, authorise an officer referred to in section 3, to be adjudicating office r for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of this Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under Section 112A, what is provided regarding adjudication of penalties?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, by an order, authorise an officer referred to in section 3, to be adjudicating office r for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of this Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000821", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 112B state?", "answers": {"text": ["Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000822", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "Under Section 112B (Appeal), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000823", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "Under Section 112B (Appeal), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [349]}}
{"id": "tm_000824", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 112B?", "answers": {"text": ["Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [349]}}
{"id": "tm_000825", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 112B?", "answers": {"text": ["An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period."], "answer_start": [450]}}
{"id": "tm_000826", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "In Section 112B, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period."], "answer_start": [450]}}
{"id": "tm_000827", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "In Section 112B, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard."], "answer_start": [655]}}
{"id": "tm_000828", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 112B state?", "answers": {"text": ["No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard."], "answer_start": [655]}}
{"id": "tm_000829", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "What does sub-section (5) of Section 112B state?", "answers": {"text": ["The appellate authority referred to in sub -section"], "answer_start": [767]}}
{"id": "tm_000830", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "Under Section 112B (Appeal), what is provided in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["The appellate authority referred to in sub -section"], "answer_start": [767]}}
{"id": "tm_000831", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "Under Section 112B (Appeal), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing."], "answer_start": [823]}}
{"id": "tm_000832", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (1) of Section 112B?", "answers": {"text": ["shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing."], "answer_start": [823]}}
{"id": "tm_000833", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (6) of Section 112B?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of"], "answer_start": [899]}}
{"id": "tm_000834", "title": "Section 112B: Appeal", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under sect ion 112A may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating officer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Central Government may by notification authorise in this behalf\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.\n(5) The appellate authority referred to in sub -section\n(1) shall dispose of th e appeal within sixty days from the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "In Section 112B, what does sub-section (6) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer under section 112A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the case may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine of"], "answer_start": [899]}}
{"id": "tm_000835", "title": "Section 113: Procedure where invalidity of registration i s pleaded by the accused", "context": "(1) Where the offence charged under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 is in relation to a registered trade mark and the accused pleads that the registration of the trade mark is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:—\n(a) If the court is satisfied that such defence is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the charge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the accused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this Act, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid.\n(b) If the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited or within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause allow, the further proceedings in the prosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 113 state?", "answers": {"text": ["If the court is satisfied that such defence is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the charge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the accused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this Act, for the rectification"], "answer_start": [243]}}
{"id": "tm_000836", "title": "Section 113: Procedure where invalidity of registration i s pleaded by the accused", "context": "(1) Where the offence charged under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 is in relation to a registered trade mark and the accused pleads that the registration of the trade mark is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:—\n(a) If the court is satisfied that such defence is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the charge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the accused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this Act, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid.\n(b) If the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited or within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause allow, the further proceedings in the prosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification.", "question": "Under Section 113 (Procedure where invalidity of registration i s pleaded by the accused), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["If the court is satisfied that such defence is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the charge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the accused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this Act, for the rectification"], "answer_start": [243]}}
{"id": "tm_000837", "title": "Section 113: Procedure where invalidity of registration i s pleaded by the accused", "context": "(1) Where the offence charged under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 is in relation to a registered trade mark and the accused pleads that the registration of the trade mark is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:—\n(a) If the court is satisfied that such defence is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the charge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the accused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this Act, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid.\n(b) If the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited or within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause allow, the further proceedings in the prosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification.", "question": "Under Section 113 (Procedure where invalidity of registration i s pleaded by the accused), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["If the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited or within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause allow, the further proceedings in the prosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification."], "answer_start": [630]}}
{"id": "tm_000838", "title": "Section 113: Procedure where invalidity of registration i s pleaded by the accused", "context": "(1) Where the offence charged under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 is in relation to a registered trade mark and the accused pleads that the registration of the trade mark is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:—\n(a) If the court is satisfied that such defence is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the charge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the accused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this Act, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid.\n(b) If the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited or within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause allow, the further proceedings in the prosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 113?", "answers": {"text": ["If the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited or within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause allow, the further proceedings in the prosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification."], "answer_start": [630]}}
{"id": "tm_000839", "title": "Section 113: Procedure where invalidity of registration i s pleaded by the accused", "context": "(1) Where the offence charged under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 is in relation to a registered trade mark and the accused pleads that the registration of the trade mark is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:—\n(c) If within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court the accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed with the case as if the registration were valid. (2) Where before the institution of a complaint of an offence referred to i n sub -section ( 1), any application for the rectification of the register concerning the trade mark in question on the ground of invalidity of the registration thereof has already been properly made to and is pending before the Registrar or the High Court , as the case may be, , the court shall stay the further proceedings in the prosecution pending the disposal of the application aforesaid and shall determine the charge against the accused in conformity with the result of the application for rectification in so far as the complainant relies upon the registration of his mark.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 113?", "answers": {"text": ["If within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court the accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed with the case as if the registration were valid."], "answer_start": [243]}}
{"id": "tm_000840", "title": "Section 113: Procedure where invalidity of registration i s pleaded by the accused", "context": "(1) Where the offence charged under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 is in relation to a registered trade mark and the accused pleads that the registration of the trade mark is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:—\n(c) If within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court the accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed with the case as if the registration were valid. (2) Where before the institution of a complaint of an offence referred to i n sub -section ( 1), any application for the rectification of the register concerning the trade mark in question on the ground of invalidity of the registration thereof has already been properly made to and is pending before the Registrar or the High Court , as the case may be, , the court shall stay the further proceedings in the prosecution pending the disposal of the application aforesaid and shall determine the charge against the accused in conformity with the result of the application for rectification in so far as the complainant relies upon the registration of his mark.", "question": "In Section 113, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["If within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court the accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed with the case as if the registration were valid."], "answer_start": [243]}}
{"id": "tm_000841", "title": "Section 114: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for t he conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub -section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any director, manager, secreta ry or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section— (a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and (b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 114 state?", "answers": {"text": ["If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for t he conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000842", "title": "Section 114: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for t he conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub -section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any director, manager, secreta ry or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section— (a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and (b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "Under Section 114 (Offences by companies), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for t he conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000843", "title": "Section 114: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for t he conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub -section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any director, manager, secreta ry or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section— (a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and (b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "Under Section 114 (Offences by companies), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any director, manager,"], "answer_start": [602]}}
{"id": "tm_000844", "title": "Section 114: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for t he conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub -section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any director, manager, secreta ry or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section— (a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and (b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 114?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any director, manager,"], "answer_start": [602]}}
{"id": "tm_000845", "title": "Section 115: Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure", "context": "(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 107 or section 108 or section 109 except on complaint in writing made by the Registrar or any officer authorised by him in writing: Provided that in relation to clause ( c) of sub-section\n(1) of section 107, a court shall take cognizance of an offence on the basis of a certificate issued by the Registrar to the effect that a registered trade mark has been represented as registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered.\n(2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence under this Act.\n(3) The offences under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 shall be cognizable.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 115 state?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 107, a court shall take cognizance of an offence on the basis of a certificate issued by the Registrar to the effect that a registered trade mark has been represented as registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered."], "answer_start": [255]}}
{"id": "tm_000846", "title": "Section 115: Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure", "context": "(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 107 or section 108 or section 109 except on complaint in writing made by the Registrar or any officer authorised by him in writing: Provided that in relation to clause ( c) of sub-section\n(1) of section 107, a court shall take cognizance of an offence on the basis of a certificate issued by the Registrar to the effect that a registered trade mark has been represented as registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered.\n(2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence under this Act.\n(3) The offences under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 shall be cognizable.", "question": "Under Section 115 (Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 107, a court shall take cognizance of an offence on the basis of a certificate issued by the Registrar to the effect that a registered trade mark has been represented as registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered."], "answer_start": [255]}}
{"id": "tm_000847", "title": "Section 115: Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure", "context": "(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 107 or section 108 or section 109 except on complaint in writing made by the Registrar or any officer authorised by him in writing: Provided that in relation to clause ( c) of sub-section\n(1) of section 107, a court shall take cognizance of an offence on the basis of a certificate issued by the Registrar to the effect that a registered trade mark has been represented as registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered.\n(2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence under this Act.\n(3) The offences under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 shall be cognizable.", "question": "Under Section 115 (Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence under this Act."], "answer_start": [537]}}
{"id": "tm_000848", "title": "Section 115: Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure", "context": "(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 107 or section 108 or section 109 except on complaint in writing made by the Registrar or any officer authorised by him in writing: Provided that in relation to clause ( c) of sub-section\n(1) of section 107, a court shall take cognizance of an offence on the basis of a certificate issued by the Registrar to the effect that a registered trade mark has been represented as registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered.\n(2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence under this Act.\n(3) The offences under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 shall be cognizable.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 115?", "answers": {"text": ["No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence under this Act."], "answer_start": [537]}}
{"id": "tm_000849", "title": "Section 115: Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure", "context": "(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 107 or section 108 or section 109 except on complaint in writing made by the Registrar or any officer authorised by him in writing: Provided that in relation to clause ( c) of sub-section\n(1) of section 107, a court shall take cognizance of an offence on the basis of a certificate issued by the Registrar to the effect that a registered trade mark has been represented as registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered.\n(2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence under this Act.\n(3) The offences under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 shall be cognizable.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 115?", "answers": {"text": ["The offences under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 shall be cognizable."], "answer_start": [675]}}
{"id": "tm_000850", "title": "Section 115: Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure", "context": "(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 107 or section 108 or section 109 except on complaint in writing made by the Registrar or any officer authorised by him in writing: Provided that in relation to clause ( c) of sub-section\n(1) of section 107, a court shall take cognizance of an offence on the basis of a certificate issued by the Registrar to the effect that a registered trade mark has been represented as registered in respect of any goods or services in respect of which it is not in fact registered.\n(2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence under this Act.\n(3) The offences under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 shall be cognizable.", "question": "In Section 115, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The offences under section 103 or section 104 or section 105 shall be cognizable."], "answer_start": [675]}}
{"id": "tm_000851", "title": "Section 115: Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure", "context": "(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 107 or section 108 or section 109 except on complaint in writing made by the Registrar or any officer authorised by him in writing: Provided that in relation to clause ( c) of sub-section\n(4) Any police officer not below the rank of deputy superintendent of police or equivalent, may, if he is satisfied that any of the offences referred to in sub -section ( 3) has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, search and seize without warrant th e goods, die, block, machine, plate, other instruments or things involved in committing the offence, wherever found, and all the articles so seized shall, as soon as practicable, be produced before a Judicial Magistrate of the first class or Metropolitan M agistrate, as the case may be: Provided that the police officer, before making any search and seizure, shall obtain the opinion of the Registrar on facts involved in the offence relating to trade mark and shall abide by the opinion so obtained.", "question": "In Section 115, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Any police officer not below the rank of deputy superintendent of police or equivalent, may, if he is satisfied that any of the offences referred to in sub -section ( 3) has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, search and seize without warrant th e goods, die, block, machine, plate, other instruments or"], "answer_start": [255]}}
{"id": "tm_000852", "title": "Section 115: Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure", "context": "(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 107 or section 108 or section 109 except on complaint in writing made by the Registrar or any officer authorised by him in writing: Provided that in relation to clause ( c) of sub-section\n(4) Any police officer not below the rank of deputy superintendent of police or equivalent, may, if he is satisfied that any of the offences referred to in sub -section ( 3) has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, search and seize without warrant th e goods, die, block, machine, plate, other instruments or things involved in committing the offence, wherever found, and all the articles so seized shall, as soon as practicable, be produced before a Judicial Magistrate of the first class or Metropolitan M agistrate, as the case may be: Provided that the police officer, before making any search and seizure, shall obtain the opinion of the Registrar on facts involved in the offence relating to trade mark and shall abide by the opinion so obtained.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 115 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Any police officer not below the rank of deputy superintendent of police or equivalent, may, if he is satisfied that any of the offences referred to in sub -section ( 3) has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, search and seize without warrant th e goods, die, block, machine, plate, other instruments or"], "answer_start": [255]}}
{"id": "tm_000853", "title": "Section 115: Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure", "context": "(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 107 or section 108 or section 109 except on complaint in writing made by the Registrar or any officer authorised by him in writing: Provided that in relation to clause ( c) of sub-section\n(5) Any person having an interest in any article seized under sub-section (4), may, within fifteen days of such seizure, make an application to the Judicial Magistrate of the first class or Metropolitan Magistrate, as the case may be, for such article being restored to him and the Magistrate, after hearing the applicant and the prosecution, shall make such order on the application as he may deem fit.", "question": "What does sub-section (5) of Section 115 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person having an interest in any article seized under sub-section (4), may, within fifteen days of such seizure, make an application to the Judicial Magistrate of the first class or Metropolitan Magistrate, as the case may be, for such article being restored to him and the Magistrate, after hearing the applicant"], "answer_start": [255]}}
{"id": "tm_000854", "title": "Section 115: Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure", "context": "(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 107 or section 108 or section 109 except on complaint in writing made by the Registrar or any officer authorised by him in writing: Provided that in relation to clause ( c) of sub-section\n(5) Any person having an interest in any article seized under sub-section (4), may, within fifteen days of such seizure, make an application to the Judicial Magistrate of the first class or Metropolitan Magistrate, as the case may be, for such article being restored to him and the Magistrate, after hearing the applicant and the prosecution, shall make such order on the application as he may deem fit.", "question": "Under Section 115 (Cognizance of certain offences and the powers of police officer for search and seizure), what is provided in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person having an interest in any article seized under sub-section (4), may, within fifteen days of such seizure, make an application to the Judicial Magistrate of the first class or Metropolitan Magistrate, as the case may be, for such article being restored to him and the Magistrate, after hearing the applicant"], "answer_start": [255]}}
{"id": "tm_000855", "title": "Section 116: Evidence of origin of goods imported by sea", "context": "In the case of goods brought into India by sea, evidence of the po rt of shipment shall, in a prosecution for an offence under this Act or under clause ( b) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause (d) of section 111 and notified by the Central Government under cla use (n) of sub -section (2) of section 11 of the said Act for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods, be prima facie evidence of the place or country in which the goods were made or produced.", "question": "What does Section 116 state about evidence of origin of goods imported by sea?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of goods brought into India by sea, evidence of the po rt of shipment shall, in a prosecution for an offence under this Act or under clause ( b) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause (d) of section 111 and notified by the Central Government"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000856", "title": "Section 116: Evidence of origin of goods imported by sea", "context": "In the case of goods brought into India by sea, evidence of the po rt of shipment shall, in a prosecution for an offence under this Act or under clause ( b) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause (d) of section 111 and notified by the Central Government under cla use (n) of sub -section (2) of section 11 of the said Act for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods, be prima facie evidence of the place or country in which the goods were made or produced.", "question": "Under Section 116, what is provided regarding evidence of origin of goods imported by sea?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of goods brought into India by sea, evidence of the po rt of shipment shall, in a prosecution for an offence under this Act or under clause ( b) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause (d) of section 111 and notified by the Central Government"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000857", "title": "Section 117: Costs of defence or prosecution", "context": "In any prosecution under this Act, the court may order such costs to be paid by the accused to the complainant, or by the complainant to the accused, as the court deems reasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the case and the conduct of the parties a nd the costs so awarded shall be recoverable as if they were a fine.", "question": "What does Section 117 state about costs of defence or prosecution?", "answers": {"text": ["In any prosecution under this Act, the court may order such costs to be paid by the accused to the complainant, or by the complainant to the accused, as the court deems reasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the case and the conduct of the parties a nd the costs so awarded shall be recoverable as if they"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000858", "title": "Section 117: Costs of defence or prosecution", "context": "In any prosecution under this Act, the court may order such costs to be paid by the accused to the complainant, or by the complainant to the accused, as the court deems reasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the case and the conduct of the parties a nd the costs so awarded shall be recoverable as if they were a fine.", "question": "Under Section 117, what is provided regarding costs of defence or prosecution?", "answers": {"text": ["In any prosecution under this Act, the court may order such costs to be paid by the accused to the complainant, or by the complainant to the accused, as the court deems reasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the case and the conduct of the parties a nd the costs so awarded shall be recoverable as if they"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000859", "title": "Section 118: Limitation of prosecution", "context": "No prosecution for an offence under this Act or under clause ( b) of section 112 of the Customs Act,1962 (52 of 1962), relating to confiscation of goods under clause (d) of section 111 and notified by the Central Government under clause ( n) of sub -section (2) of section 11 of the said Act for the protection of trade marks, relating to import of goods shall be commenced after expiration of three years next af ter the commission of the offence charged, or two years after the discovery thereof by the prosecutor, whichever expiration first-happens.", "question": "What does Section 118 state about limitation of prosecution?", "answers": {"text": ["No prosecution for an offence under this Act or under clause ( b) of section 112 of the Customs Act,1962 (52 of 1962), relating to confiscation of goods under clause (d) of section 111 and notified by the Central Government under clause ( n) of sub -section (2) of section 11 of the said Act for the protection of trade"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000860", "title": "Section 118: Limitation of prosecution", "context": "No prosecution for an offence under this Act or under clause ( b) of section 112 of the Customs Act,1962 (52 of 1962), relating to confiscation of goods under clause (d) of section 111 and notified by the Central Government under clause ( n) of sub -section (2) of section 11 of the said Act for the protection of trade marks, relating to import of goods shall be commenced after expiration of three years next af ter the commission of the offence charged, or two years after the discovery thereof by the prosecutor, whichever expiration first-happens.", "question": "Under Section 118, what is provided regarding limitation of prosecution?", "answers": {"text": ["No prosecution for an offence under this Act or under clause ( b) of section 112 of the Customs Act,1962 (52 of 1962), relating to confiscation of goods under clause (d) of section 111 and notified by the Central Government under clause ( n) of sub -section (2) of section 11 of the said Act for the protection of trade"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000861", "title": "Section 119: Information as to commission of offence", "context": "An officer of the Government whose duty it is to take part in the enfo rcement of the provisions of this Chapter shall not be compelled in any court to say whence he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act.", "question": "What does Section 119 state about information as to commission of offence?", "answers": {"text": ["An officer of the Government whose duty it is to take part in the enfo rcement of the provisions of this Chapter shall not be compelled in any court to say whence he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000862", "title": "Section 119: Information as to commission of offence", "context": "An officer of the Government whose duty it is to take part in the enfo rcement of the provisions of this Chapter shall not be compelled in any court to say whence he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act.", "question": "Under Section 119, what is provided regarding information as to commission of offence?", "answers": {"text": ["An officer of the Government whose duty it is to take part in the enfo rcement of the provisions of this Chapter shall not be compelled in any court to say whence he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000863", "title": "Section 120: Punishment of abetment in India of acts done out of India", "context": "If any person, being w ithin India, abets the commission, without India, of any act which, if committed in India, would, under this Act, be an offence, he may be tried for such abetment in any place in India in which he may be found, and be punished therefor with the punishment to which he would be liable if he had himself committed in that place the act which he abetted. 121. Instructions of Central Government as to permissible variation to be observed by criminal courts.—The Central Government may, by notification in the Offic ial Gazette, issue instructions for the limits of variation, as regards number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight which are to be recognised by criminal courts as permissible in the case of any goods.", "question": "What does Section 120 state about punishment of abetment in India of acts done out of India?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person, being w ithin India, abets the commission, without India, of any act which, if committed in India, would, under this Act, be an offence, he may be tried for such abetment in any place in India in which he may be found, and be punished therefor with the punishment to which he would be liable if he had"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000864", "title": "Section 120: Punishment of abetment in India of acts done out of India", "context": "If any person, being w ithin India, abets the commission, without India, of any act which, if committed in India, would, under this Act, be an offence, he may be tried for such abetment in any place in India in which he may be found, and be punished therefor with the punishment to which he would be liable if he had himself committed in that place the act which he abetted. 121. Instructions of Central Government as to permissible variation to be observed by criminal courts.—The Central Government may, by notification in the Offic ial Gazette, issue instructions for the limits of variation, as regards number, quantity, measure, gauge or weight which are to be recognised by criminal courts as permissible in the case of any goods.", "question": "Under Section 120, what is provided regarding punishment of abetment in India of acts done out of India?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person, being w ithin India, abets the commission, without India, of any act which, if committed in India, would, under this Act, be an offence, he may be tried for such abetment in any place in India in which he may be found, and be punished therefor with the punishment to which he would be liable if he had"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000865", "title": "Section 122: Protection of action taken in good faith", "context": "No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.", "question": "What does Section 122 state about protection of action taken in good faith?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000866", "title": "Section 122: Protection of action taken in good faith", "context": "No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.", "question": "Under Section 122, what is provided regarding protection of action taken in good faith?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000877", "title": "Section 125: Application for rectification of register to be made to High Court in certain cases", "context": "(1) Where in a suit for infringement of a registered trade mark the validity of the registration of the plaintiff’s trade mark is questioned by the defendant or where in any such suit the defendant raises a defence under clause (e) of sub-section\n(2) of section 30 and the plaintiff questions the validity of the registration of the defendant’s trade mark, the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark concerned shall be determined only on an application for the rectification of the register and, notwithstanding anything contained in section 47 or section 57, such application shall be made to the High Court and not the Registrar.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), where an application for rectification of the register is made to the Registrar under section 47 or section 57, the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, refer the application at any stage of the proceedings to the High Court.", "question": "What does sub-section (2) of Section 125 state?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 30 and the plaintiff questions the validity of the registration of the defendant’s trade mark, the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark concerned shall be determined only on an application for the rectification of the register and, notwithstanding anything contained in section 47"], "answer_start": [251]}}
{"id": "tm_000878", "title": "Section 125: Application for rectification of register to be made to High Court in certain cases", "context": "(1) Where in a suit for infringement of a registered trade mark the validity of the registration of the plaintiff’s trade mark is questioned by the defendant or where in any such suit the defendant raises a defence under clause (e) of sub-section\n(2) of section 30 and the plaintiff questions the validity of the registration of the defendant’s trade mark, the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark concerned shall be determined only on an application for the rectification of the register and, notwithstanding anything contained in section 47 or section 57, such application shall be made to the High Court and not the Registrar.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), where an application for rectification of the register is made to the Registrar under section 47 or section 57, the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, refer the application at any stage of the proceedings to the High Court.", "question": "Under Section 125 (Application for rectification of register to be made to High Court in certain cases), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 30 and the plaintiff questions the validity of the registration of the defendant’s trade mark, the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark concerned shall be determined only on an application for the rectification of the register and, notwithstanding anything contained in section 47"], "answer_start": [251]}}
{"id": "tm_000879", "title": "Section 125: Application for rectification of register to be made to High Court in certain cases", "context": "(1) Where in a suit for infringement of a registered trade mark the validity of the registration of the plaintiff’s trade mark is questioned by the defendant or where in any such suit the defendant raises a defence under clause (e) of sub-section\n(2) of section 30 and the plaintiff questions the validity of the registration of the defendant’s trade mark, the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark concerned shall be determined only on an application for the rectification of the register and, notwithstanding anything contained in section 47 or section 57, such application shall be made to the High Court and not the Registrar.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), where an application for rectification of the register is made to the Registrar under section 47 or section 57, the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, refer the application at any stage of the proceedings to the High Court.", "question": "Under Section 125 (Application for rectification of register to be made to High Court in certain cases), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), where an application for rectification of the register is made to the Registrar under section 47 or section 57, the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, refer the application at any stage of the proceedings to the High Court."], "answer_start": [660]}}
{"id": "tm_000880", "title": "Section 125: Application for rectification of register to be made to High Court in certain cases", "context": "(1) Where in a suit for infringement of a registered trade mark the validity of the registration of the plaintiff’s trade mark is questioned by the defendant or where in any such suit the defendant raises a defence under clause (e) of sub-section\n(2) of section 30 and the plaintiff questions the validity of the registration of the defendant’s trade mark, the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark concerned shall be determined only on an application for the rectification of the register and, notwithstanding anything contained in section 47 or section 57, such application shall be made to the High Court and not the Registrar.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), where an application for rectification of the register is made to the Registrar under section 47 or section 57, the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, refer the application at any stage of the proceedings to the High Court.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 125?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), where an application for rectification of the register is made to the Registrar under section 47 or section 57, the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, refer the application at any stage of the proceedings to the High Court."], "answer_start": [660]}}
{"id": "tm_000883", "title": "Section 127: Powers of Registrar", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Registrar,—\n(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers of a c ivil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;\n(b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 157, make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court: Provided that the Registrar shall have no power to award costs to or against an y party on an appeal to him against a refusal of the proprietor of a certification trade mark to certify goods or provision of services or to authorise the use of the mark;\n(c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 127 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar shall have all the powers of a c ivil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "tm_000884", "title": "Section 127: Powers of Registrar", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Registrar,—\n(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers of a c ivil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;\n(b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 157, make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court: Provided that the Registrar shall have no power to award costs to or against an y party on an appeal to him against a refusal of the proprietor of a certification trade mark to certify goods or provision of services or to authorise the use of the mark;\n(c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "Under Section 127 (Powers of Registrar), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar shall have all the powers of a c ivil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "tm_000885", "title": "Section 127: Powers of Registrar", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Registrar,—\n(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers of a c ivil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;\n(b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 157, make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court: Provided that the Registrar shall have no power to award costs to or against an y party on an appeal to him against a refusal of the proprietor of a certification trade mark to certify goods or provision of services or to authorise the use of the mark;\n(c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "Under Section 127 (Powers of Registrar), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 157, make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court"], "answer_start": [334]}}
{"id": "tm_000886", "title": "Section 127: Powers of Registrar", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Registrar,—\n(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers of a c ivil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;\n(b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 157, make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court: Provided that the Registrar shall have no power to award costs to or against an y party on an appeal to him against a refusal of the proprietor of a certification trade mark to certify goods or provision of services or to authorise the use of the mark;\n(c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 127?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 157, make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court"], "answer_start": [334]}}
{"id": "tm_000887", "title": "Section 127: Powers of Registrar", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Registrar,—\n(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers of a c ivil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;\n(b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 157, make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court: Provided that the Registrar shall have no power to award costs to or against an y party on an appeal to him against a refusal of the proprietor of a certification trade mark to certify goods or provision of services or to authorise the use of the mark;\n(c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 127?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision."], "answer_start": [796]}}
{"id": "tm_000888", "title": "Section 127: Powers of Registrar", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Registrar,—\n(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers of a c ivil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;\n(b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 157, make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court: Provided that the Registrar shall have no power to award costs to or against an y party on an appeal to him against a refusal of the proprietor of a certification trade mark to certify goods or provision of services or to authorise the use of the mark;\n(c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "In Section 127, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision."], "answer_start": [796]}}
{"id": "tm_000889", "title": "Section 128: Exercise of discretionary power by Registrar", "context": "Subject to the provisions of section 131, the Registrar shall not exercise any discretionary or other power vested to him by this Act or the rules made thereunder adversely to a person appl ying for the exercise of that power without (if so required by that person within the prescribed time) giving to the person an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What does Section 128 state about exercise of discretionary power by Registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 131, the Registrar shall not exercise any discretionary or other power vested to him by this Act or the rules made thereunder adversely to a person appl ying for the exercise of that power without (if so required by that person within the prescribed time) giving to the person an"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000890", "title": "Section 128: Exercise of discretionary power by Registrar", "context": "Subject to the provisions of section 131, the Registrar shall not exercise any discretionary or other power vested to him by this Act or the rules made thereunder adversely to a person appl ying for the exercise of that power without (if so required by that person within the prescribed time) giving to the person an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under Section 128, what is provided regarding exercise of discretionary power by Registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 131, the Registrar shall not exercise any discretionary or other power vested to him by this Act or the rules made thereunder adversely to a person appl ying for the exercise of that power without (if so required by that person within the prescribed time) giving to the person an"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000891", "title": "Section 129: Evidence before Registrar", "context": "In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, evidence shall be given by affidavit: Provided that the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, such evidence by affidavit.", "question": "What does Section 129 state about evidence before Registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, evidence shall be given by affidavit"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000892", "title": "Section 129: Evidence before Registrar", "context": "In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, evidence shall be given by affidavit: Provided that the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, such evidence by affidavit.", "question": "Under Section 129, what is provided regarding evidence before Registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, evidence shall be given by affidavit"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000893", "title": "Section 130: Death of party to a proceeding", "context": "If a person who is a party to a proceeding under this Act (not being a proceeding before a court) dies pending the proceeding, the Registrar may, on request, and on proof to his satisfaction of the transmission of the interest of the deceased person, substitute in the proceeding his successor in interest in h is place, or, if the Registrar is of opinion that the interest of the deceased person is sufficiently represented by the surviving parties, permit the proceeding to continue without the substitution of his successor in interest.", "question": "What does Section 130 state about death of party to a proceeding?", "answers": {"text": ["If a person who is a party to a proceeding under this Act (not being a proceeding before a court) dies pending the proceeding, the Registrar may, on request, and on proof to his satisfaction of the transmission of the interest of the deceased person, substitute in the proceeding his successor in interest in h is"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000894", "title": "Section 130: Death of party to a proceeding", "context": "If a person who is a party to a proceeding under this Act (not being a proceeding before a court) dies pending the proceeding, the Registrar may, on request, and on proof to his satisfaction of the transmission of the interest of the deceased person, substitute in the proceeding his successor in interest in h is place, or, if the Registrar is of opinion that the interest of the deceased person is sufficiently represented by the surviving parties, permit the proceeding to continue without the substitution of his successor in interest.", "question": "Under Section 130, what is provided regarding death of party to a proceeding?", "answers": {"text": ["If a person who is a party to a proceeding under this Act (not being a proceeding before a court) dies pending the proceeding, the Registrar may, on request, and on proof to his satisfaction of the transmission of the interest of the deceased person, substitute in the proceeding his successor in interest in h is"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000901", "title": "Section 133: Preliminary advice by the Registrar as to distinctiveness", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made to him in the prescribed manner b y any person who proposes to apply for the registration of a trade mark, give advice as to whether the trade mark appears to him prima facie to be distinctive.\n(2) If, on an application for the registration of a trade mark as to which the Registrar has gi ven advice as aforesaid in the affirmative made within three months after the advice was given, the Registrar, after further investigation or consideration, gives notice , to the applicant of objection on the ground that the trade mark is not distinctive, t he applicant shall be entitled, on giving notice of withdrawal of the application within the prescribed period, to have repaid to him any fee paid on the filing of the application.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 133 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on application made to him in the prescribed manner b y any person who proposes to apply for the registration of a trade mark, give advice as to whether the trade mark appears to him prima facie to be distinctive."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000902", "title": "Section 133: Preliminary advice by the Registrar as to distinctiveness", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made to him in the prescribed manner b y any person who proposes to apply for the registration of a trade mark, give advice as to whether the trade mark appears to him prima facie to be distinctive.\n(2) If, on an application for the registration of a trade mark as to which the Registrar has gi ven advice as aforesaid in the affirmative made within three months after the advice was given, the Registrar, after further investigation or consideration, gives notice , to the applicant of objection on the ground that the trade mark is not distinctive, t he applicant shall be entitled, on giving notice of withdrawal of the application within the prescribed period, to have repaid to him any fee paid on the filing of the application.", "question": "Under Section 133 (Preliminary advice by the Registrar as to distinctiveness), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on application made to him in the prescribed manner b y any person who proposes to apply for the registration of a trade mark, give advice as to whether the trade mark appears to him prima facie to be distinctive."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000903", "title": "Section 133: Preliminary advice by the Registrar as to distinctiveness", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made to him in the prescribed manner b y any person who proposes to apply for the registration of a trade mark, give advice as to whether the trade mark appears to him prima facie to be distinctive.\n(2) If, on an application for the registration of a trade mark as to which the Registrar has gi ven advice as aforesaid in the affirmative made within three months after the advice was given, the Registrar, after further investigation or consideration, gives notice , to the applicant of objection on the ground that the trade mark is not distinctive, t he applicant shall be entitled, on giving notice of withdrawal of the application within the prescribed period, to have repaid to him any fee paid on the filing of the application.", "question": "Under Section 133 (Preliminary advice by the Registrar as to distinctiveness), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["If, on an application for the registration of a trade mark as to which the Registrar has gi ven advice as aforesaid in the affirmative made within three months after the advice was given, the Registrar, after further investigation or consideration, gives notice , to the applicant of objection on the ground that the"], "answer_start": [241]}}
{"id": "tm_000904", "title": "Section 133: Preliminary advice by the Registrar as to distinctiveness", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made to him in the prescribed manner b y any person who proposes to apply for the registration of a trade mark, give advice as to whether the trade mark appears to him prima facie to be distinctive.\n(2) If, on an application for the registration of a trade mark as to which the Registrar has gi ven advice as aforesaid in the affirmative made within three months after the advice was given, the Registrar, after further investigation or consideration, gives notice , to the applicant of objection on the ground that the trade mark is not distinctive, t he applicant shall be entitled, on giving notice of withdrawal of the application within the prescribed period, to have repaid to him any fee paid on the filing of the application.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 133?", "answers": {"text": ["If, on an application for the registration of a trade mark as to which the Registrar has gi ven advice as aforesaid in the affirmative made within three months after the advice was given, the Registrar, after further investigation or consideration, gives notice , to the applicant of objection on the ground that the"], "answer_start": [241]}}
{"id": "tm_000905", "title": "Section 134: Suit for infringement, etc", "context": ", to be instituted before District Court.—(1) No suit—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered trade mark; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered trade mark; or\n(c) for passing off arising out of the use by the defendant of any trade mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s trade mark, whether registered or unregistered, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit. (2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section (1), a “District Court having jur isdiction” shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) or any other law for the time being in force, include a District Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the time of the institution of th e suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or, where there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain. Explanation.—For the purposes of s ub-section ( 2), “person” includes the registered proprietor and the registered user.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 134 state?", "answers": {"text": ["for the infringement of a registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [59]}}
{"id": "tm_000906", "title": "Section 134: Suit for infringement, etc", "context": ", to be instituted before District Court.—(1) No suit—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered trade mark; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered trade mark; or\n(c) for passing off arising out of the use by the defendant of any trade mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s trade mark, whether registered or unregistered, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit. (2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section (1), a “District Court having jur isdiction” shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) or any other law for the time being in force, include a District Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the time of the institution of th e suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or, where there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain. Explanation.—For the purposes of s ub-section ( 2), “person” includes the registered proprietor and the registered user.", "question": "Under Section 134 (Suit for infringement, etc), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["for the infringement of a registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [59]}}
{"id": "tm_000907", "title": "Section 134: Suit for infringement, etc", "context": ", to be instituted before District Court.—(1) No suit—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered trade mark; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered trade mark; or\n(c) for passing off arising out of the use by the defendant of any trade mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s trade mark, whether registered or unregistered, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit. (2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section (1), a “District Court having jur isdiction” shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) or any other law for the time being in force, include a District Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the time of the institution of th e suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or, where there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain. Explanation.—For the purposes of s ub-section ( 2), “person” includes the registered proprietor and the registered user.", "question": "Under Section 134 (Suit for infringement, etc), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["relating to any right in a registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [115]}}
{"id": "tm_000908", "title": "Section 134: Suit for infringement, etc", "context": ", to be instituted before District Court.—(1) No suit—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered trade mark; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered trade mark; or\n(c) for passing off arising out of the use by the defendant of any trade mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s trade mark, whether registered or unregistered, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit. (2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section (1), a “District Court having jur isdiction” shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) or any other law for the time being in force, include a District Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the time of the institution of th e suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or, where there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain. Explanation.—For the purposes of s ub-section ( 2), “person” includes the registered proprietor and the registered user.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 134?", "answers": {"text": ["relating to any right in a registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [115]}}
{"id": "tm_000909", "title": "Section 134: Suit for infringement, etc", "context": ", to be instituted before District Court.—(1) No suit—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered trade mark; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered trade mark; or\n(c) for passing off arising out of the use by the defendant of any trade mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s trade mark, whether registered or unregistered, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit. (2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section (1), a “District Court having jur isdiction” shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) or any other law for the time being in force, include a District Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the time of the institution of th e suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or, where there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain. Explanation.—For the purposes of s ub-section ( 2), “person” includes the registered proprietor and the registered user.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 134?", "answers": {"text": ["for passing off arising out of the use by the defendant of any trade mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s trade mark, whether registered or unregistered, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit."], "answer_start": [172]}}
{"id": "tm_000910", "title": "Section 134: Suit for infringement, etc", "context": ", to be instituted before District Court.—(1) No suit—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered trade mark; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered trade mark; or\n(c) for passing off arising out of the use by the defendant of any trade mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s trade mark, whether registered or unregistered, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit. (2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section (1), a “District Court having jur isdiction” shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) or any other law for the time being in force, include a District Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the time of the institution of th e suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or, where there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain. Explanation.—For the purposes of s ub-section ( 2), “person” includes the registered proprietor and the registered user.", "question": "In Section 134, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["for passing off arising out of the use by the defendant of any trade mark which is identical with or deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s trade mark, whether registered or unregistered, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit."], "answer_start": [172]}}
{"id": "tm_000911", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of damages (other than nominal damages) or on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark; or\n(b) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 135 state?", "answers": {"text": ["for discovery of documents;"], "answer_start": [550]}}
{"id": "tm_000912", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of damages (other than nominal damages) or on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark; or\n(b) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—", "question": "Under Section 135 (Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["for discovery of documents;"], "answer_start": [550]}}
{"id": "tm_000913", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of damages (other than nominal damages) or on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark; or\n(b) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—", "question": "Under Section 135 (Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;"], "answer_start": [582]}}
{"id": "tm_000914", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of damages (other than nominal damages) or on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark; or\n(b) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 135?", "answers": {"text": ["preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;"], "answer_start": [582]}}
{"id": "tm_000915", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of damages (other than nominal damages) or on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark; or\n(b) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 135?", "answers": {"text": ["restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff."], "answer_start": [699]}}
{"id": "tm_000916", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of damages (other than nominal damages) or on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark; or\n(b) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—", "question": "In Section 135, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff."], "answer_start": [699]}}
{"id": "tm_000917", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of damages (other than nominal damages) or on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark; or\n(b) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—", "question": "In Section 135, what does clause (a) say?", "answers": {"text": ["where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark"], "answer_start": [1113]}}
{"id": "tm_000918", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of damages (other than nominal damages) or on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark; or\n(b) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 135 state?", "answers": {"text": ["where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark"], "answer_start": [1113]}}
{"id": "tm_000919", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of damages (other than nominal damages) or on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark; or\n(b) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 135 state?", "answers": {"text": ["where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—"], "answer_start": [1266]}}
{"id": "tm_000920", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may adversely affect plaintiff’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecunia ry remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of damages (other than nominal damages) or on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement of a trade mark, the infringement complained of is in relation to a certification trade mark or collective mark; or\n(b) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—", "question": "Under Section 135 (Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—"], "answer_start": [1266]}}
{"id": "tm_000921", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark of the plaintiff was on the register or that the plaintiff was a registered user using by way of permitted use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the plaintiff’s right in the trade mark, he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which it was registered; or\n(c) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark fo r the plaintiff was in use; and", "question": "Under Section 135 (Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark of the plaintiff was on the register or that the plaintiff was a registered user using by way of permitted use"], "answer_start": [550]}}
{"id": "tm_000922", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark of the plaintiff was on the register or that the plaintiff was a registered user using by way of permitted use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the plaintiff’s right in the trade mark, he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which it was registered; or\n(c) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark fo r the plaintiff was in use; and", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of Section 135?", "answers": {"text": ["that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark of the plaintiff was on the register or that the plaintiff was a registered user using by way of permitted use"], "answer_start": [550]}}
{"id": "tm_000923", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark of the plaintiff was on the register or that the plaintiff was a registered user using by way of permitted use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the plaintiff’s right in the trade mark, he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which it was registered; or\n(c) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark fo r the plaintiff was in use; and", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 135?", "answers": {"text": ["that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the plaintiff’s right in the trade mark, he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which it was registered"], "answer_start": [829]}}
{"id": "tm_000924", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark of the plaintiff was on the register or that the plaintiff was a registered user using by way of permitted use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the plaintiff’s right in the trade mark, he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which it was registered; or\n(c) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark fo r the plaintiff was in use; and", "question": "In Section 135, what does clause (ii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the plaintiff’s right in the trade mark, he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which it was registered"], "answer_start": [829]}}
{"id": "tm_000925", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark of the plaintiff was on the register or that the plaintiff was a registered user using by way of permitted use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the plaintiff’s right in the trade mark, he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which it was registered; or\n(c) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark fo r the plaintiff was in use; and", "question": "In Section 135, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—"], "answer_start": [1048]}}
{"id": "tm_000926", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark of the plaintiff was on the register or that the plaintiff was a registered user using by way of permitted use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the plaintiff’s right in the trade mark, he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which it was registered; or\n(c) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark fo r the plaintiff was in use; and", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 135 state?", "answers": {"text": ["where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—"], "answer_start": [1048]}}
{"id": "tm_000927", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark of the plaintiff was on the register or that the plaintiff was a registered user using by way of permitted use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the plaintiff’s right in the trade mark, he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which it was registered; or\n(c) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark fo r the plaintiff was in use; and", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 135 state?", "answers": {"text": ["that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark fo r the plaintiff was in use"], "answer_start": [1120]}}
{"id": "tm_000928", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark of the plaintiff was on the register or that the plaintiff was a registered user using by way of permitted use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the plaintiff’s right in the trade mark, he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark in relation to goods or services in respect of which it was registered; or\n(c) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark fo r the plaintiff was in use; and", "question": "Under Section 135 (Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["that at the time he commenced to use the trade mark complained of in the suit , he was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the trade mark fo r the plaintiff was in use"], "answer_start": [1120]}}
{"id": "tm_000929", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and na ture of the plaintiff’s trade mark he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark complained of.", "question": "Under Section 135 (Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off), what is provided in clause (ii)?", "answers": {"text": ["that when he became aware of the existence and na ture of the plaintiff’s trade mark he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark complained of."], "answer_start": [551]}}
{"id": "tm_000930", "title": "Section 135: Relief in suits for infringement or for passing off", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 13 4 includes injunction (subject to such terms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or an account of profits, together with or wit hout any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and marks for destruction or erasure. (2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and na ture of the plaintiff’s trade mark he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark complained of.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 135?", "answers": {"text": ["that when he became aware of the existence and na ture of the plaintiff’s trade mark he forthwith ceased to use the trade mark complained of."], "answer_start": [551]}}
{"id": "tm_000931", "title": "Section 136: Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under chapter VII or under section 91, every registered user of a trade mark using by way of permitted use, who is not himself an applicant in respec t of any proceeding under that C hapter or section, shall be made a party to the proceeding.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and t akes part in the proceeding.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 136 state?", "answers": {"text": ["In every proceeding under chapter VII or under section 91, every registered user of a trade mark using by way of permitted use, who is not himself an applicant in respec t of any proceeding under that C hapter or section, shall be made a party to the proceeding."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000932", "title": "Section 136: Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under chapter VII or under section 91, every registered user of a trade mark using by way of permitted use, who is not himself an applicant in respec t of any proceeding under that C hapter or section, shall be made a party to the proceeding.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and t akes part in the proceeding.", "question": "Under Section 136 (Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["In every proceeding under chapter VII or under section 91, every registered user of a trade mark using by way of permitted use, who is not himself an applicant in respec t of any proceeding under that C hapter or section, shall be made a party to the proceeding."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000933", "title": "Section 136: Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under chapter VII or under section 91, every registered user of a trade mark using by way of permitted use, who is not himself an applicant in respec t of any proceeding under that C hapter or section, shall be made a party to the proceeding.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and t akes part in the proceeding.", "question": "Under Section 136 (Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and t akes part in the proceeding."], "answer_start": [271]}}
{"id": "tm_000934", "title": "Section 136: Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under chapter VII or under section 91, every registered user of a trade mark using by way of permitted use, who is not himself an applicant in respec t of any proceeding under that C hapter or section, shall be made a party to the proceeding.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and t akes part in the proceeding.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 136?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and t akes part in the proceeding."], "answer_start": [271]}}
{"id": "tm_000935", "title": "Section 137: Evidence of entries in register, etc", "context": ", and things done by the Registrar .—(1) A copy of any entry in the register or of any document refer red to in sub -section ( 1) of section 148 purporting to be certified by the Registrar and sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry shall be admitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without further proof or production of the original. (2) A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Registrar as to any entry, matter or thing that he is authorised by this Act or the rules to make or do shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made, and of the contents thereof, or of the matter or things having been done or not done.", "question": "What does Section 137 state about evidence of entries in register, etc?", "answers": {"text": [", and things done by the Registrar .—(1) A copy of any entry in the register or of any document refer red to in sub -section ( 1) of section 148 purporting to be certified by the Registrar and sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry shall be admitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000936", "title": "Section 137: Evidence of entries in register, etc", "context": ", and things done by the Registrar .—(1) A copy of any entry in the register or of any document refer red to in sub -section ( 1) of section 148 purporting to be certified by the Registrar and sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry shall be admitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without further proof or production of the original. (2) A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Registrar as to any entry, matter or thing that he is authorised by this Act or the rules to make or do shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made, and of the contents thereof, or of the matter or things having been done or not done.", "question": "Under Section 137, what is provided regarding evidence of entries in register, etc?", "answers": {"text": [", and things done by the Registrar .—(1) A copy of any entry in the register or of any document refer red to in sub -section ( 1) of section 148 purporting to be certified by the Registrar and sealed with the seal of the Trade Marks Registry shall be admitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000937", "title": "Section 138: Registrar and other officers not compellable to produce register, etc", "context": "The Registrar or any officer of the Trade Marks Registry shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a party, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of which can be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to prove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special cause.", "question": "What does Section 138 state about registrar and other officers not compellable to produce register, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar or any officer of the Trade Marks Registry shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a party, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of which can be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000938", "title": "Section 138: Registrar and other officers not compellable to produce register, etc", "context": "The Registrar or any officer of the Trade Marks Registry shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a party, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of which can be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to prove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special cause.", "question": "Under Section 138, what is provided regarding registrar and other officers not compellable to produce register, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar or any officer of the Trade Marks Registry shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a party, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of which can be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000939", "title": "Section 139: Power to require goods to show indication of origin", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are made or prod uced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or , which are made or produced within the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the notification not being less than three months from its issue, have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced, or of the name and address of the manufacturer or the person for whom the goods were manufactured.\n(2) The notification may specify the manner in which s uch indication shall be applied that is to say, whether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which the presence of the indication shall be necessary, that is to say, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale, whether by wholesale or retail or both.\n(3) No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its issue by persons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers, or users of, the goods concerned, or unless the Ce ntral Government is otherwise convinced that it is necessary in the public interest to issue the notification, with or without such inquiry, as the Central Government may consider necessary.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 139 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are made or prod uced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or , which are made or produced within the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000940", "title": "Section 139: Power to require goods to show indication of origin", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are made or prod uced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or , which are made or produced within the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the notification not being less than three months from its issue, have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced, or of the name and address of the manufacturer or the person for whom the goods were manufactured.\n(2) The notification may specify the manner in which s uch indication shall be applied that is to say, whether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which the presence of the indication shall be necessary, that is to say, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale, whether by wholesale or retail or both.\n(3) No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its issue by persons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers, or users of, the goods concerned, or unless the Ce ntral Government is otherwise convinced that it is necessary in the public interest to issue the notification, with or without such inquiry, as the Central Government may consider necessary.", "question": "Under Section 139 (Power to require goods to show indication of origin), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are made or prod uced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or , which are made or produced within the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000941", "title": "Section 139: Power to require goods to show indication of origin", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are made or prod uced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or , which are made or produced within the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the notification not being less than three months from its issue, have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced, or of the name and address of the manufacturer or the person for whom the goods were manufactured.\n(2) The notification may specify the manner in which s uch indication shall be applied that is to say, whether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which the presence of the indication shall be necessary, that is to say, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale, whether by wholesale or retail or both.\n(3) No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its issue by persons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers, or users of, the goods concerned, or unless the Ce ntral Government is otherwise convinced that it is necessary in the public interest to issue the notification, with or without such inquiry, as the Central Government may consider necessary.", "question": "Under Section 139 (Power to require goods to show indication of origin), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The notification may specify the manner in which s uch indication shall be applied that is to say, whether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which the presence of the indication shall be necessary, that is to say, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale, whether"], "answer_start": [585]}}
{"id": "tm_000942", "title": "Section 139: Power to require goods to show indication of origin", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are made or prod uced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or , which are made or produced within the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the notification not being less than three months from its issue, have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced, or of the name and address of the manufacturer or the person for whom the goods were manufactured.\n(2) The notification may specify the manner in which s uch indication shall be applied that is to say, whether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which the presence of the indication shall be necessary, that is to say, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale, whether by wholesale or retail or both.\n(3) No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its issue by persons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers, or users of, the goods concerned, or unless the Ce ntral Government is otherwise convinced that it is necessary in the public interest to issue the notification, with or without such inquiry, as the Central Government may consider necessary.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 139?", "answers": {"text": ["The notification may specify the manner in which s uch indication shall be applied that is to say, whether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which the presence of the indication shall be necessary, that is to say, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale, whether"], "answer_start": [585]}}
{"id": "tm_000943", "title": "Section 139: Power to require goods to show indication of origin", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are made or prod uced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or , which are made or produced within the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the notification not being less than three months from its issue, have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced, or of the name and address of the manufacturer or the person for whom the goods were manufactured.\n(2) The notification may specify the manner in which s uch indication shall be applied that is to say, whether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which the presence of the indication shall be necessary, that is to say, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale, whether by wholesale or retail or both.\n(3) No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its issue by persons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers, or users of, the goods concerned, or unless the Ce ntral Government is otherwise convinced that it is necessary in the public interest to issue the notification, with or without such inquiry, as the Central Government may consider necessary.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 139?", "answers": {"text": ["No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its issue by persons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers, or users of, the goods concerned, or unless the Ce ntral Government is otherwise convinced that it is necessary in"], "answer_start": [941]}}
{"id": "tm_000944", "title": "Section 139: Power to require goods to show indication of origin", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are made or prod uced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or , which are made or produced within the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the notification not being less than three months from its issue, have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were made or produced, or of the name and address of the manufacturer or the person for whom the goods were manufactured.\n(2) The notification may specify the manner in which s uch indication shall be applied that is to say, whether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which the presence of the indication shall be necessary, that is to say, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale, whether by wholesale or retail or both.\n(3) No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its issue by persons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers, or users of, the goods concerned, or unless the Ce ntral Government is otherwise convinced that it is necessary in the public interest to issue the notification, with or without such inquiry, as the Central Government may consider necessary.", "question": "In Section 139, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its issue by persons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers, or users of, the goods concerned, or unless the Ce ntral Government is otherwise convinced that it is necessary in"], "answer_start": [941]}}
{"id": "tm_000945", "title": "Section 139: Power to require goods to show indication of origin", "context": "(4) The provisions of section 23 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) shall apply to the issue of a notification under this section as they apply to the making of a rule or bye -law the making of which is subject to the condition of previous publication.\n(5) A notification under this section shall not apply to g oods made or produced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, if in respect of those goods, the Commissioner of Customs is satisfied at the time of importation that they are intended for exportation whether after transshipment in or tran sit through India or otherwise.", "question": "In Section 139, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of section 23 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) shall apply to the issue of a notification under this section as they apply to the making of a rule or bye -law the making of which is subject to the condition of previous publication."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000946", "title": "Section 139: Power to require goods to show indication of origin", "context": "(4) The provisions of section 23 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) shall apply to the issue of a notification under this section as they apply to the making of a rule or bye -law the making of which is subject to the condition of previous publication.\n(5) A notification under this section shall not apply to g oods made or produced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, if in respect of those goods, the Commissioner of Customs is satisfied at the time of importation that they are intended for exportation whether after transshipment in or tran sit through India or otherwise.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 139 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of section 23 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) shall apply to the issue of a notification under this section as they apply to the making of a rule or bye -law the making of which is subject to the condition of previous publication."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000947", "title": "Section 139: Power to require goods to show indication of origin", "context": "(4) The provisions of section 23 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) shall apply to the issue of a notification under this section as they apply to the making of a rule or bye -law the making of which is subject to the condition of previous publication.\n(5) A notification under this section shall not apply to g oods made or produced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, if in respect of those goods, the Commissioner of Customs is satisfied at the time of importation that they are intended for exportation whether after transshipment in or tran sit through India or otherwise.", "question": "What does sub-section (5) of Section 139 state?", "answers": {"text": ["A notification under this section shall not apply to g oods made or produced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, if in respect of those goods, the Commissioner of Customs is satisfied at the time of importation that they are intended for exportation whether after transshipment in or tran sit through"], "answer_start": [268]}}
{"id": "tm_000948", "title": "Section 139: Power to require goods to show indication of origin", "context": "(4) The provisions of section 23 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) shall apply to the issue of a notification under this section as they apply to the making of a rule or bye -law the making of which is subject to the condition of previous publication.\n(5) A notification under this section shall not apply to g oods made or produced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, if in respect of those goods, the Commissioner of Customs is satisfied at the time of importation that they are intended for exportation whether after transshipment in or tran sit through India or otherwise.", "question": "Under Section 139 (Power to require goods to show indication of origin), what is provided in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["A notification under this section shall not apply to g oods made or produced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, if in respect of those goods, the Commissioner of Customs is satisfied at the time of importation that they are intended for exportation whether after transshipment in or tran sit through"], "answer_start": [268]}}
{"id": "tm_000961", "title": "Section 141: Certificate of validity", "context": "If in any legal proceeding for rectification of the register before the High Court a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor of the trade mark on the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark, the High Court may grant a certificate to that effect, and if such a certificate is granted, then, in any subsequent legal proceeding in which the said validity comes into question the said proprietor on obtaining a final order or judg ment in his favour affirming validity of the registration of the trade mark shall, unle ss the said final order or judg ment for sufficient reason directs otherwise , be entitled to his full cost charges and expenses as between legal practitioner and client.", "question": "What does Section 141 state about certificate of validity?", "answers": {"text": ["If in any legal proceeding for rectification of the register before the High Court a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor of the trade mark on the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark, the High Court may grant a certificate to that effect, and if such a"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000962", "title": "Section 141: Certificate of validity", "context": "If in any legal proceeding for rectification of the register before the High Court a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor of the trade mark on the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark, the High Court may grant a certificate to that effect, and if such a certificate is granted, then, in any subsequent legal proceeding in which the said validity comes into question the said proprietor on obtaining a final order or judg ment in his favour affirming validity of the registration of the trade mark shall, unle ss the said final order or judg ment for sufficient reason directs otherwise , be entitled to his full cost charges and expenses as between legal practitioner and client.", "question": "Under Section 141, what is provided regarding certificate of validity?", "answers": {"text": ["If in any legal proceeding for rectification of the register before the High Court a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor of the trade mark on the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark, the High Court may grant a certificate to that effect, and if such a"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000963", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(1) Where a person, by means of circulars, advertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a trade mark which is regi stered, or alleged by the first -mentioned person to be registered, or with some other like proceeding, a person aggrieved may, whether the person making the threats is or is not the registered proprietor or the registered user of the trade mark, bring a suit against the first-mentioned person and may obtain a declaration to the effect that th e threats are unjustifiable, and an injunction against the continuance of the threats and may recover such damages (if any) as he has sustained, unless the first-mentioned person satisfies the court that the trade mark is registered and tha t the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened, constitute, or, if done, would constitute, an infringement of the trade mark.\n(2) The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the trade mark, or a registered user acting in pursuance of sub -section\n(1) of section 52 with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against the person threatened for infringement of the trade mark.", "question": "What does Where a person, by mean in Section 142?", "answers": {"text": ["of circulars, advertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a trade mark which is regi stered, or alleged by the first -mentioned person to be registered, or with some other like proceeding, a person aggrieved may, whether the person making the threats is or is not"], "answer_start": [29]}}
{"id": "tm_000964", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(1) Where a person, by means of circulars, advertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a trade mark which is regi stered, or alleged by the first -mentioned person to be registered, or with some other like proceeding, a person aggrieved may, whether the person making the threats is or is not the registered proprietor or the registered user of the trade mark, bring a suit against the first-mentioned person and may obtain a declaration to the effect that th e threats are unjustifiable, and an injunction against the continuance of the threats and may recover such damages (if any) as he has sustained, unless the first-mentioned person satisfies the court that the trade mark is registered and tha t the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened, constitute, or, if done, would constitute, an infringement of the trade mark.\n(2) The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the trade mark, or a registered user acting in pursuance of sub -section\n(1) of section 52 with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against the person threatened for infringement of the trade mark.", "question": "How does Section 142 define Where a person, by?", "answers": {"text": ["of circulars, advertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a trade mark which is regi stered, or alleged by the first -mentioned person to be registered, or with some other like proceeding, a person aggrieved may, whether the person making the threats is or is not"], "answer_start": [29]}}
{"id": "tm_000965", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(1) Where a person, by means of circulars, advertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a trade mark which is regi stered, or alleged by the first -mentioned person to be registered, or with some other like proceeding, a person aggrieved may, whether the person making the threats is or is not the registered proprietor or the registered user of the trade mark, bring a suit against the first-mentioned person and may obtain a declaration to the effect that th e threats are unjustifiable, and an injunction against the continuance of the threats and may recover such damages (if any) as he has sustained, unless the first-mentioned person satisfies the court that the trade mark is registered and tha t the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened, constitute, or, if done, would constitute, an infringement of the trade mark.\n(2) The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the trade mark, or a registered user acting in pursuance of sub -section\n(1) of section 52 with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against the person threatened for infringement of the trade mark.", "question": "Under Section 142 (Groundless threats of legal proceedings), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the trade mark, or a registered user acting in pursuance of sub -section"], "answer_start": [900]}}
{"id": "tm_000966", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(1) Where a person, by means of circulars, advertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a trade mark which is regi stered, or alleged by the first -mentioned person to be registered, or with some other like proceeding, a person aggrieved may, whether the person making the threats is or is not the registered proprietor or the registered user of the trade mark, bring a suit against the first-mentioned person and may obtain a declaration to the effect that th e threats are unjustifiable, and an injunction against the continuance of the threats and may recover such damages (if any) as he has sustained, unless the first-mentioned person satisfies the court that the trade mark is registered and tha t the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened, constitute, or, if done, would constitute, an infringement of the trade mark.\n(2) The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the trade mark, or a registered user acting in pursuance of sub -section\n(1) of section 52 with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against the person threatened for infringement of the trade mark.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 142?", "answers": {"text": ["The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the trade mark, or a registered user acting in pursuance of sub -section"], "answer_start": [900]}}
{"id": "tm_000967", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(1) Where a person, by means of circulars, advertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a trade mark which is regi stered, or alleged by the first -mentioned person to be registered, or with some other like proceeding, a person aggrieved may, whether the person making the threats is or is not the registered proprietor or the registered user of the trade mark, bring a suit against the first-mentioned person and may obtain a declaration to the effect that th e threats are unjustifiable, and an injunction against the continuance of the threats and may recover such damages (if any) as he has sustained, unless the first-mentioned person satisfies the court that the trade mark is registered and tha t the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened, constitute, or, if done, would constitute, an infringement of the trade mark.\n(2) The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the trade mark, or a registered user acting in pursuance of sub -section\n(1) of section 52 with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against the person threatened for infringement of the trade mark.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (1) of Section 142?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 52 with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against the person threatened for infringement of the trade mark."], "answer_start": [1056]}}
{"id": "tm_000968", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(1) Where a person, by means of circulars, advertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a trade mark which is regi stered, or alleged by the first -mentioned person to be registered, or with some other like proceeding, a person aggrieved may, whether the person making the threats is or is not the registered proprietor or the registered user of the trade mark, bring a suit against the first-mentioned person and may obtain a declaration to the effect that th e threats are unjustifiable, and an injunction against the continuance of the threats and may recover such damages (if any) as he has sustained, unless the first-mentioned person satisfies the court that the trade mark is registered and tha t the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened, constitute, or, if done, would constitute, an infringement of the trade mark.\n(2) The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the trade mark, or a registered user acting in pursuance of sub -section\n(1) of section 52 with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against the person threatened for infringement of the trade mark.", "question": "In Section 142, what does sub-section (1) say?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 52 with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against the person threatened for infringement of the trade mark."], "answer_start": [1056]}}
{"id": "tm_000969", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(3) Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered trade marks agent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional c apacity on behalf of a client.\n(4) A suit under sub-section\n(1) shall not be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court.", "question": "In Section 142, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered trade marks agent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional c apacity on behalf of a client."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000970", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(3) Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered trade marks agent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional c apacity on behalf of a client.\n(4) A suit under sub-section\n(1) shall not be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court.", "question": "What does sub-section (3) of Section 142 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered trade marks agent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional c apacity on behalf of a client."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_000971", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(3) Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered trade marks agent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional c apacity on behalf of a client.\n(4) A suit under sub-section\n(1) shall not be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court.", "question": "What does sub-section (4) of Section 142 state?", "answers": {"text": ["A suit under sub-section"], "answer_start": [225]}}
{"id": "tm_000972", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(3) Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered trade marks agent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional c apacity on behalf of a client.\n(4) A suit under sub-section\n(1) shall not be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court.", "question": "Under Section 142 (Groundless threats of legal proceedings), what is provided in sub-section (4)?", "answers": {"text": ["A suit under sub-section"], "answer_start": [225]}}
{"id": "tm_000973", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(3) Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered trade marks agent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional c apacity on behalf of a client.\n(4) A suit under sub-section\n(1) shall not be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court.", "question": "Under Section 142 (Groundless threats of legal proceedings), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["shall not be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court."], "answer_start": [254]}}
{"id": "tm_000974", "title": "Section 142: Groundless threats of legal proceedings", "context": "(3) Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered trade marks agent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional c apacity on behalf of a client.\n(4) A suit under sub-section\n(1) shall not be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (1) of Section 142?", "answers": {"text": ["shall not be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court."], "answer_start": [254]}}
{"id": "tm_000979", "title": "Section 145: Agents", "context": "Where, by or under this Act, any act, other than the making of an affidavit, is required to be done before the Registrar by any person, the act may, subject to the rules made in this behalf, be done instead of by that person himself, by a person duly authorised in the prescribed manner, who is—\n(a) a legal practitioner, or\n(b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a trade marks agent, or\n(c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 145 state?", "answers": {"text": ["a legal practitioner, or"], "answer_start": [300]}}
{"id": "tm_000980", "title": "Section 145: Agents", "context": "Where, by or under this Act, any act, other than the making of an affidavit, is required to be done before the Registrar by any person, the act may, subject to the rules made in this behalf, be done instead of by that person himself, by a person duly authorised in the prescribed manner, who is—\n(a) a legal practitioner, or\n(b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a trade marks agent, or\n(c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "Under Section 145 (Agents), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["a legal practitioner, or"], "answer_start": [300]}}
{"id": "tm_000981", "title": "Section 145: Agents", "context": "Where, by or under this Act, any act, other than the making of an affidavit, is required to be done before the Registrar by any person, the act may, subject to the rules made in this behalf, be done instead of by that person himself, by a person duly authorised in the prescribed manner, who is—\n(a) a legal practitioner, or\n(b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a trade marks agent, or\n(c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "Under Section 145 (Agents), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["a person registered in the prescribed manner as a trade marks agent, or"], "answer_start": [329]}}
{"id": "tm_000982", "title": "Section 145: Agents", "context": "Where, by or under this Act, any act, other than the making of an affidavit, is required to be done before the Registrar by any person, the act may, subject to the rules made in this behalf, be done instead of by that person himself, by a person duly authorised in the prescribed manner, who is—\n(a) a legal practitioner, or\n(b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a trade marks agent, or\n(c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 145?", "answers": {"text": ["a person registered in the prescribed manner as a trade marks agent, or"], "answer_start": [329]}}
{"id": "tm_000983", "title": "Section 145: Agents", "context": "Where, by or under this Act, any act, other than the making of an affidavit, is required to be done before the Registrar by any person, the act may, subject to the rules made in this behalf, be done instead of by that person himself, by a person duly authorised in the prescribed manner, who is—\n(a) a legal practitioner, or\n(b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a trade marks agent, or\n(c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 145?", "answers": {"text": ["a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal."], "answer_start": [405]}}
{"id": "tm_000984", "title": "Section 145: Agents", "context": "Where, by or under this Act, any act, other than the making of an affidavit, is required to be done before the Registrar by any person, the act may, subject to the rules made in this behalf, be done instead of by that person himself, by a person duly authorised in the prescribed manner, who is—\n(a) a legal practitioner, or\n(b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a trade marks agent, or\n(c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "In Section 145, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal."], "answer_start": [405]}}
{"id": "tm_000985", "title": "Section 146: Marks registered by an agent or representative without authority", "context": "If an agent or a representative of the proprietor of a registered trade mark, without authority uses or attempts to register or registers the mark in his own name, the proprietor shall be entitled to oppose the registration applied for or secure its cancellation or rectification of the register so as to bring him as the registered proprietor of the said mark by assignment in his favour: Provided that such action shall be taken within three years of the registered proprietor of the trade mark becoming aware of the conduct of the agent or representative.", "question": "What does Section 146 state about marks registered by an agent or representative without authority?", "answers": {"text": ["If an agent or a representative of the proprietor of a registered trade mark, without authority uses or attempts to register or registers the mark in his own name, the proprietor shall be entitled to oppose the registration applied for or secure its cancellation or rectification of the register so as to bring him as"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000986", "title": "Section 146: Marks registered by an agent or representative without authority", "context": "If an agent or a representative of the proprietor of a registered trade mark, without authority uses or attempts to register or registers the mark in his own name, the proprietor shall be entitled to oppose the registration applied for or secure its cancellation or rectification of the register so as to bring him as the registered proprietor of the said mark by assignment in his favour: Provided that such action shall be taken within three years of the registered proprietor of the trade mark becoming aware of the conduct of the agent or representative.", "question": "Under Section 146, what is provided regarding marks registered by an agent or representative without authority?", "answers": {"text": ["If an agent or a representative of the proprietor of a registered trade mark, without authority uses or attempts to register or registers the mark in his own name, the proprietor shall be entitled to oppose the registration applied for or secure its cancellation or rectification of the register so as to bring him as"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_000987", "title": "Section 147: Indexes", "context": "There shall be kept under the direction and supervision of the Registrar—\n(a) an index of registered trade marks;\n(b) an index of trade marks in respect of which applications for registration are pending;\n(c) an index of the names of the proprietors of registered trade marks; and\n(d) an index of the names of registered users.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 147 state?", "answers": {"text": ["an index of registered trade marks;"], "answer_start": [78]}}
{"id": "tm_000988", "title": "Section 147: Indexes", "context": "There shall be kept under the direction and supervision of the Registrar—\n(a) an index of registered trade marks;\n(b) an index of trade marks in respect of which applications for registration are pending;\n(c) an index of the names of the proprietors of registered trade marks; and\n(d) an index of the names of registered users.", "question": "Under Section 147 (Indexes), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["an index of registered trade marks;"], "answer_start": [78]}}
{"id": "tm_000989", "title": "Section 147: Indexes", "context": "There shall be kept under the direction and supervision of the Registrar—\n(a) an index of registered trade marks;\n(b) an index of trade marks in respect of which applications for registration are pending;\n(c) an index of the names of the proprietors of registered trade marks; and\n(d) an index of the names of registered users.", "question": "Under Section 147 (Indexes), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["an index of trade marks in respect of which applications for registration are pending;"], "answer_start": [118]}}
{"id": "tm_000990", "title": "Section 147: Indexes", "context": "There shall be kept under the direction and supervision of the Registrar—\n(a) an index of registered trade marks;\n(b) an index of trade marks in respect of which applications for registration are pending;\n(c) an index of the names of the proprietors of registered trade marks; and\n(d) an index of the names of registered users.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 147?", "answers": {"text": ["an index of trade marks in respect of which applications for registration are pending;"], "answer_start": [118]}}
{"id": "tm_000991", "title": "Section 147: Indexes", "context": "There shall be kept under the direction and supervision of the Registrar—\n(a) an index of registered trade marks;\n(b) an index of trade marks in respect of which applications for registration are pending;\n(c) an index of the names of the proprietors of registered trade marks; and\n(d) an index of the names of registered users.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 147?", "answers": {"text": ["an index of the names of the proprietors of registered trade marks"], "answer_start": [209]}}
{"id": "tm_000992", "title": "Section 147: Indexes", "context": "There shall be kept under the direction and supervision of the Registrar—\n(a) an index of registered trade marks;\n(b) an index of trade marks in respect of which applications for registration are pending;\n(c) an index of the names of the proprietors of registered trade marks; and\n(d) an index of the names of registered users.", "question": "In Section 147, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["an index of the names of the proprietors of registered trade marks"], "answer_start": [209]}}
{"id": "tm_000993", "title": "Section 147: Indexes", "context": "There shall be kept under the direction and supervision of the Registrar—\n(a) an index of registered trade marks;\n(b) an index of trade marks in respect of which applications for registration are pending;\n(c) an index of the names of the proprietors of registered trade marks; and\n(d) an index of the names of registered users.", "question": "In Section 147, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["an index of the names of registered users."], "answer_start": [285]}}
{"id": "tm_000994", "title": "Section 147: Indexes", "context": "There shall be kept under the direction and supervision of the Registrar—\n(a) an index of registered trade marks;\n(b) an index of trade marks in respect of which applications for registration are pending;\n(c) an index of the names of the proprietors of registered trade marks; and\n(d) an index of the names of registered users.", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 147 state?", "answers": {"text": ["an index of the names of registered users."], "answer_start": [285]}}
{"id": "tm_000995", "title": "Section 148: Documents open to public inspection", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub -section (4) of section 49,—\n(a) the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;\n(b) every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;\n(c) all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;\n(d) the indexes mentioned in section 147; and\n(e) such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry: Provided that when such register is mainta ined wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this section shall be made b y inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer. (2) Any person may, on an application to the Registrar and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the register or any document referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 148 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;"], "answer_start": [71]}}
{"id": "tm_000996", "title": "Section 148: Documents open to public inspection", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub -section (4) of section 49,—\n(a) the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;\n(b) every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;\n(c) all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;\n(d) the indexes mentioned in section 147; and\n(e) such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry: Provided that when such register is mainta ined wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this section shall be made b y inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer. (2) Any person may, on an application to the Registrar and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the register or any document referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "Under Section 148 (Documents open to public inspection), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;"], "answer_start": [71]}}
{"id": "tm_000997", "title": "Section 148: Documents open to public inspection", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub -section (4) of section 49,—\n(a) the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;\n(b) every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;\n(c) all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;\n(d) the indexes mentioned in section 147; and\n(e) such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry: Provided that when such register is mainta ined wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this section shall be made b y inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer. (2) Any person may, on an application to the Registrar and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the register or any document referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "Under Section 148 (Documents open to public inspection), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;"], "answer_start": [152]}}
{"id": "tm_000998", "title": "Section 148: Documents open to public inspection", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub -section (4) of section 49,—\n(a) the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;\n(b) every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;\n(c) all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;\n(d) the indexes mentioned in section 147; and\n(e) such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry: Provided that when such register is mainta ined wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this section shall be made b y inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer. (2) Any person may, on an application to the Registrar and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the register or any document referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 148?", "answers": {"text": ["every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;"], "answer_start": [152]}}
{"id": "tm_000999", "title": "Section 148: Documents open to public inspection", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub -section (4) of section 49,—\n(a) the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;\n(b) every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;\n(c) all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;\n(d) the indexes mentioned in section 147; and\n(e) such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry: Provided that when such register is mainta ined wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this section shall be made b y inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer. (2) Any person may, on an application to the Registrar and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the register or any document referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 148?", "answers": {"text": ["all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;"], "answer_start": [393]}}
{"id": "tm_001000", "title": "Section 148: Documents open to public inspection", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub -section (4) of section 49,—\n(a) the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;\n(b) every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;\n(c) all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;\n(d) the indexes mentioned in section 147; and\n(e) such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry: Provided that when such register is mainta ined wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this section shall be made b y inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer. (2) Any person may, on an application to the Registrar and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the register or any document referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "In Section 148, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;"], "answer_start": [393]}}
{"id": "tm_001001", "title": "Section 148: Documents open to public inspection", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub -section (4) of section 49,—\n(a) the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;\n(b) every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;\n(c) all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;\n(d) the indexes mentioned in section 147; and\n(e) such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry: Provided that when such register is mainta ined wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this section shall be made b y inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer. (2) Any person may, on an application to the Registrar and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the register or any document referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "In Section 148, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the indexes mentioned in section 147"], "answer_start": [537]}}
{"id": "tm_001002", "title": "Section 148: Documents open to public inspection", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub -section (4) of section 49,—\n(a) the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;\n(b) every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;\n(c) all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;\n(d) the indexes mentioned in section 147; and\n(e) such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry: Provided that when such register is mainta ined wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this section shall be made b y inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer. (2) Any person may, on an application to the Registrar and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the register or any document referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 148 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the indexes mentioned in section 147"], "answer_start": [537]}}
{"id": "tm_001003", "title": "Section 148: Documents open to public inspection", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub -section (4) of section 49,—\n(a) the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;\n(b) every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;\n(c) all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;\n(d) the indexes mentioned in section 147; and\n(e) such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry: Provided that when such register is mainta ined wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this section shall be made b y inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer. (2) Any person may, on an application to the Registrar and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the register or any document referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "What does clause (e) of Section 148 state?", "answers": {"text": ["such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry"], "answer_start": [583]}}
{"id": "tm_001004", "title": "Section 148: Documents open to public inspection", "context": "(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub -section (4) of section 49,—\n(a) the register and any document upon which any entry in the register is based;\n(b) every notice of opposition to t he registration of a trade mark application for rectification before the Registrar, counter -statement thereto, and any affidavit or document fi led by the parties in any proceedings before the Registrar;\n(c) all regulations deposited under section 63 or section 74, and all applications under section 66 or section 77 for varying such regulations;\n(d) the indexes mentioned in section 147; and\n(e) such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry: Provided that when such register is mainta ined wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this section shall be made b y inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer. (2) Any person may, on an application to the Registrar and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the register or any document referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "Under Section 148 (Documents open to public inspection), what is provided in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be open to public inspecti on at the Trade Marks Registry"], "answer_start": [583]}}
{"id": "tm_001007", "title": "Section 150: Fees and surcharge", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications, international applications and registratio n and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government.\n(2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid.\n(3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Trade Marks Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 150 state?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be paid in respect of applications, international applications and registratio n and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_001008", "title": "Section 150: Fees and surcharge", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications, international applications and registratio n and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government.\n(2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid.\n(3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Trade Marks Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "Under Section 150 (Fees and surcharge), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be paid in respect of applications, international applications and registratio n and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_001009", "title": "Section 150: Fees and surcharge", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications, international applications and registratio n and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government.\n(2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid.\n(3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Trade Marks Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "Under Section 150 (Fees and surcharge), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid."], "answer_start": [206]}}
{"id": "tm_001010", "title": "Section 150: Fees and surcharge", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications, international applications and registratio n and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government.\n(2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid.\n(3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Trade Marks Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 150?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid."], "answer_start": [206]}}
{"id": "tm_001011", "title": "Section 150: Fees and surcharge", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications, international applications and registratio n and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government.\n(2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid.\n(3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Trade Marks Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (3) of Section 150?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Trade Marks Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid."], "answer_start": [350]}}
{"id": "tm_001012", "title": "Section 150: Fees and surcharge", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications, international applications and registratio n and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government.\n(2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid.\n(3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Trade Marks Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "In Section 150, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Trade Marks Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid."], "answer_start": [350]}}
{"id": "tm_001013", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him; or\n(b) entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause\n(h) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause\n(d) of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause\n(n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods; or", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 151 state?", "answers": {"text": ["exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him"], "answer_start": [34]}}
{"id": "tm_001014", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him; or\n(b) entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause\n(h) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause\n(d) of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause\n(n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods; or", "question": "Under Section 151 (Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him"], "answer_start": [34]}}
{"id": "tm_001015", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him; or\n(b) entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause\n(h) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause\n(d) of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause\n(n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods; or", "question": "Under Section 151 (Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause"], "answer_start": [164]}}
{"id": "tm_001016", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him; or\n(b) entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause\n(h) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause\n(d) of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause\n(n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 151?", "answers": {"text": ["entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause"], "answer_start": [164]}}
{"id": "tm_001017", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him; or\n(b) entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause\n(h) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause\n(d) of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause\n(n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods; or", "question": "What is laid down in clause (h) of Section 151?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause"], "answer_start": [464]}}
{"id": "tm_001018", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him; or\n(b) entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause\n(h) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause\n(d) of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause\n(n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods; or", "question": "In Section 151, what does clause (h) say?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause"], "answer_start": [464]}}
{"id": "tm_001019", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him; or\n(b) entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause\n(h) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause\n(d) of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause\n(n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods; or", "question": "In Section 151, what does clause (d) say?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause"], "answer_start": [568]}}
{"id": "tm_001020", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him; or\n(b) entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause\n(h) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause\n(d) of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause\n(n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods; or", "question": "What does clause (d) of Section 151 state?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause"], "answer_start": [568]}}
{"id": "tm_001021", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him; or\n(b) entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause\n(h) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause\n(d) of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause\n(n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods; or", "question": "What does clause (n) of Section 151 state?", "answers": {"text": ["of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods"], "answer_start": [651]}}
{"id": "tm_001022", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that Chapter, be brought against him; or\n(b) entitle any person to refuse to make a complete discovery, or to answer any question or interrogatory in any suit or other proceeding, but such discovery or answer shall not be admissible in evidence against such person in any such prosecution for an offence under that Chapter or against clause\n(h) of section 112 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) relating to confiscation of goods under clause\n(d) of section 111 of that Act and notified by the Central Government under clause\n(n) of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods; or", "question": "Under Section 151 (Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII), what is provided in clause (n)?", "answers": {"text": ["of sub-section (2) of section 11 thereof for the protection of trade marks relating to import of goods"], "answer_start": [651]}}
{"id": "tm_001023", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(c) be construed so as to render liable to any prosecution or punishment any servant of a master resident in India who in good faith acts in obedience to the instructions of such master, and, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, has given full information as to h is master and as to the instructions which he has received from his master. 152. Declaration as to ownership of trade mark not registrable under the Registration Act, 1908 .—Notwithstanding anything contain ed in the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1 908), no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a trade mark other than a registered trade mark shall be registered under that Act.", "question": "Under Section 151 (Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII), what is provided in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["be construed so as to render liable to any prosecution or punishment any servant of a master resident in India who in good faith acts in obedience to the instructions of such master, and, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, has given full information as to h is master and as to the instructions which he"], "answer_start": [34]}}
{"id": "tm_001024", "title": "Section 151: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter XII", "context": "Nothing in Chapter XII shall—\n(c) be construed so as to render liable to any prosecution or punishment any servant of a master resident in India who in good faith acts in obedience to the instructions of such master, and, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, has given full information as to h is master and as to the instructions which he has received from his master. 152. Declaration as to ownership of trade mark not registrable under the Registration Act, 1908 .—Notwithstanding anything contain ed in the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1 908), no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a trade mark other than a registered trade mark shall be registered under that Act.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 151?", "answers": {"text": ["be construed so as to render liable to any prosecution or punishment any servant of a master resident in India who in good faith acts in obedience to the instructions of such master, and, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, has given full information as to h is master and as to the instructions which he"], "answer_start": [34]}}
{"id": "tm_001031", "title": "Section 155: Provision as to reciprocity", "context": "Where any country or country whic h is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisation specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the registration and protection of trade marks as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter - Governmental Organisation, as the case may be, shall be entitled , either solely or jointly with any other person,—\n(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a trade mark;\n(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered trade mark; or\n(c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a trade mark under section 49.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 155 state?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a trade mark;"], "answer_start": [605]}}
{"id": "tm_001032", "title": "Section 155: Provision as to reciprocity", "context": "Where any country or country whic h is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisation specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the registration and protection of trade marks as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter - Governmental Organisation, as the case may be, shall be entitled , either solely or jointly with any other person,—\n(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a trade mark;\n(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered trade mark; or\n(c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a trade mark under section 49.", "question": "Under Section 155 (Provision as to reciprocity), what is provided in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a trade mark;"], "answer_start": [605]}}
{"id": "tm_001033", "title": "Section 155: Provision as to reciprocity", "context": "Where any country or country whic h is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisation specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the registration and protection of trade marks as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter - Governmental Organisation, as the case may be, shall be entitled , either solely or jointly with any other person,—\n(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a trade mark;\n(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered trade mark; or\n(c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a trade mark under section 49.", "question": "Under Section 155 (Provision as to reciprocity), what is provided in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [696]}}
{"id": "tm_001034", "title": "Section 155: Provision as to reciprocity", "context": "Where any country or country whic h is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisation specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the registration and protection of trade marks as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter - Governmental Organisation, as the case may be, shall be entitled , either solely or jointly with any other person,—\n(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a trade mark;\n(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered trade mark; or\n(c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a trade mark under section 49.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of Section 155?", "answers": {"text": ["to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered trade mark"], "answer_start": [696]}}
{"id": "tm_001035", "title": "Section 155: Provision as to reciprocity", "context": "Where any country or country whic h is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisation specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the registration and protection of trade marks as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter - Governmental Organisation, as the case may be, shall be entitled , either solely or jointly with any other person,—\n(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a trade mark;\n(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered trade mark; or\n(c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a trade mark under section 49.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of Section 155?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a trade mark under section 49."], "answer_start": [782]}}
{"id": "tm_001036", "title": "Section 155: Provision as to reciprocity", "context": "Where any country or country whic h is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisation specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the registration and protection of trade marks as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter - Governmental Organisation, as the case may be, shall be entitled , either solely or jointly with any other person,—\n(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a trade mark;\n(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered trade mark; or\n(c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a trade mark under section 49.", "question": "In Section 155, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a trade mark under section 49."], "answer_start": [782]}}
{"id": "tm_001037", "title": "Section 156: Power of Central Government to remove difficulties", "context": "(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published i n the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of five years fro m the commencement of this Act.\n(2) Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid b efore each House of Parliament.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 156 state?", "answers": {"text": ["If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published i n the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_001038", "title": "Section 156: Power of Central Government to remove difficulties", "context": "(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published i n the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of five years fro m the commencement of this Act.\n(2) Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid b efore each House of Parliament.", "question": "Under Section 156 (Power of Central Government to remove difficulties), what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published i n the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "tm_001039", "title": "Section 156: Power of Central Government to remove difficulties", "context": "(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published i n the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of five years fro m the commencement of this Act.\n(2) Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid b efore each House of Parliament.", "question": "Under Section 156 (Power of Central Government to remove difficulties), what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid b efore each House of Parliament."], "answer_start": [406]}}
{"id": "tm_001040", "title": "Section 156: Power of Central Government to remove difficulties", "context": "(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published i n the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of five years fro m the commencement of this Act.\n(2) Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid b efore each House of Parliament.", "question": "What is laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 156?", "answers": {"text": ["Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid b efore each House of Parliament."], "answer_start": [406]}}
{"id": "tm_001041", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "What does clause (i) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;"], "answer_start": [339]}}
{"id": "tm_001042", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (i)?", "answers": {"text": ["the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;"], "answer_start": [339]}}
{"id": "tm_001043", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (ii)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;"], "answer_start": [608]}}
{"id": "tm_001044", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;"], "answer_start": [608]}}
{"id": "tm_001045", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (iii) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;"], "answer_start": [738]}}
{"id": "tm_001046", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (iii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;"], "answer_start": [738]}}
{"id": "tm_001047", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (iv) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;"], "answer_start": [855]}}
{"id": "tm_001048", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "What does clause (iv) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;"], "answer_start": [855]}}
{"id": "tm_001049", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "What does clause (v) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;"], "answer_start": [966]}}
{"id": "tm_001050", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (v)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;"], "answer_start": [966]}}
{"id": "tm_001051", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (vi)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;"], "answer_start": [1078]}}
{"id": "tm_001052", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(i) the matters to be included in the Register of Trade Marks under sub -section (1) of section 6, and the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of records on computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form under sub-section (2) of that section;\n(ii) the manner of publication of alphabetical index of classification of goods and services under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(iii) the manner in which the Registrar may not ify a word as an international non-proprietary name under section 13;\n(iv) the manner of making an application for dissolution of an association under sub-section (5) of section 16;\n(v) the manner of making an application for registration of a trade mark under sub -section (1) of section 18;\n(vi) the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (vi) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of advertising of an appl ication for registration under sub -section ( 1), and the manner of notifying corrections or amendments under sub-section (2), of section 20;"], "answer_start": [1078]}}
{"id": "tm_001053", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(vii) the manner of giving a notice of opposition and the fee payable for such notice under sub-section (1) and sending counter-statement under sub-section (2) and submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 21; (viii) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2), and the manner of giving notice to the applicant under sub-section (3) of section 23;\n(ix) the forms of application for renewal and restoration the time within which such application is to be made and fee and surcharge if any payable with each application, under section 25 and the time within which the Registrar shall send a notice and the manner of such notice under sub-section (3) of that section;\n(ixa) the time within which the international application is to be forwarded to the International Bureau and the manner of certifying the particulars by the Registrar under sub -section (4) of section 36D;\n(ixb) the manner of keeping a record of particulars of an international registration under sub-section (1) of section 36E;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (vii) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of giving a notice of opposition and the fee payable for such notice under sub-section (1) and sending counter-statement under sub-section (2) and submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 21"], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001054", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(vii) the manner of giving a notice of opposition and the fee payable for such notice under sub-section (1) and sending counter-statement under sub-section (2) and submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 21; (viii) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2), and the manner of giving notice to the applicant under sub-section (3) of section 23;\n(ix) the forms of application for renewal and restoration the time within which such application is to be made and fee and surcharge if any payable with each application, under section 25 and the time within which the Registrar shall send a notice and the manner of such notice under sub-section (3) of that section;\n(ixa) the time within which the international application is to be forwarded to the International Bureau and the manner of certifying the particulars by the Registrar under sub -section (4) of section 36D;\n(ixb) the manner of keeping a record of particulars of an international registration under sub-section (1) of section 36E;", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (vii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of giving a notice of opposition and the fee payable for such notice under sub-section (1) and sending counter-statement under sub-section (2) and submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 21"], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001055", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(vii) the manner of giving a notice of opposition and the fee payable for such notice under sub-section (1) and sending counter-statement under sub-section (2) and submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 21; (viii) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2), and the manner of giving notice to the applicant under sub-section (3) of section 23;\n(ix) the forms of application for renewal and restoration the time within which such application is to be made and fee and surcharge if any payable with each application, under section 25 and the time within which the Registrar shall send a notice and the manner of such notice under sub-section (3) of that section;\n(ixa) the time within which the international application is to be forwarded to the International Bureau and the manner of certifying the particulars by the Registrar under sub -section (4) of section 36D;\n(ixb) the manner of keeping a record of particulars of an international registration under sub-section (1) of section 36E;", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (ix) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the forms of application for renewal and restoration the time within which such application is to be made and fee and surcharge if any payable with each application, under section 25 and the time within which the Registrar shall send a notice and the manner of such notice under sub-section (3) of that section;"], "answer_start": [743]}}
{"id": "tm_001056", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(vii) the manner of giving a notice of opposition and the fee payable for such notice under sub-section (1) and sending counter-statement under sub-section (2) and submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 21; (viii) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2), and the manner of giving notice to the applicant under sub-section (3) of section 23;\n(ix) the forms of application for renewal and restoration the time within which such application is to be made and fee and surcharge if any payable with each application, under section 25 and the time within which the Registrar shall send a notice and the manner of such notice under sub-section (3) of that section;\n(ixa) the time within which the international application is to be forwarded to the International Bureau and the manner of certifying the particulars by the Registrar under sub -section (4) of section 36D;\n(ixb) the manner of keeping a record of particulars of an international registration under sub-section (1) of section 36E;", "question": "What does clause (ix) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the forms of application for renewal and restoration the time within which such application is to be made and fee and surcharge if any payable with each application, under section 25 and the time within which the Registrar shall send a notice and the manner of such notice under sub-section (3) of that section;"], "answer_start": [743]}}
{"id": "tm_001057", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(vii) the manner of giving a notice of opposition and the fee payable for such notice under sub-section (1) and sending counter-statement under sub-section (2) and submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 21; (viii) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2), and the manner of giving notice to the applicant under sub-section (3) of section 23;\n(ix) the forms of application for renewal and restoration the time within which such application is to be made and fee and surcharge if any payable with each application, under section 25 and the time within which the Registrar shall send a notice and the manner of such notice under sub-section (3) of that section;\n(ixa) the time within which the international application is to be forwarded to the International Bureau and the manner of certifying the particulars by the Registrar under sub -section (4) of section 36D;\n(ixb) the manner of keeping a record of particulars of an international registration under sub-section (1) of section 36E;", "question": "What does clause (ixa) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the time within which the international application is to be forwarded to the International Bureau and the manner of certifying the particulars by the Registrar under sub -section (4) of section 36D;"], "answer_start": [1061]}}
{"id": "tm_001058", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(vii) the manner of giving a notice of opposition and the fee payable for such notice under sub-section (1) and sending counter-statement under sub-section (2) and submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 21; (viii) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2), and the manner of giving notice to the applicant under sub-section (3) of section 23;\n(ix) the forms of application for renewal and restoration the time within which such application is to be made and fee and surcharge if any payable with each application, under section 25 and the time within which the Registrar shall send a notice and the manner of such notice under sub-section (3) of that section;\n(ixa) the time within which the international application is to be forwarded to the International Bureau and the manner of certifying the particulars by the Registrar under sub -section (4) of section 36D;\n(ixb) the manner of keeping a record of particulars of an international registration under sub-section (1) of section 36E;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (ixa)?", "answers": {"text": ["the time within which the international application is to be forwarded to the International Bureau and the manner of certifying the particulars by the Registrar under sub -section (4) of section 36D;"], "answer_start": [1061]}}
{"id": "tm_001059", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(vii) the manner of giving a notice of opposition and the fee payable for such notice under sub-section (1) and sending counter-statement under sub-section (2) and submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 21; (viii) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2), and the manner of giving notice to the applicant under sub-section (3) of section 23;\n(ix) the forms of application for renewal and restoration the time within which such application is to be made and fee and surcharge if any payable with each application, under section 25 and the time within which the Registrar shall send a notice and the manner of such notice under sub-section (3) of that section;\n(ixa) the time within which the international application is to be forwarded to the International Bureau and the manner of certifying the particulars by the Registrar under sub -section (4) of section 36D;\n(ixb) the manner of keeping a record of particulars of an international registration under sub-section (1) of section 36E;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (ixb)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of keeping a record of particulars of an international registration under sub-section (1) of section 36E;"], "answer_start": [1267]}}
{"id": "tm_001060", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(vii) the manner of giving a notice of opposition and the fee payable for such notice under sub-section (1) and sending counter-statement under sub-section (2) and submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 21; (viii) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2), and the manner of giving notice to the applicant under sub-section (3) of section 23;\n(ix) the forms of application for renewal and restoration the time within which such application is to be made and fee and surcharge if any payable with each application, under section 25 and the time within which the Registrar shall send a notice and the manner of such notice under sub-section (3) of that section;\n(ixa) the time within which the international application is to be forwarded to the International Bureau and the manner of certifying the particulars by the Registrar under sub -section (4) of section 36D;\n(ixb) the manner of keeping a record of particulars of an international registration under sub-section (1) of section 36E;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ixb) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of keeping a record of particulars of an international registration under sub-section (1) of section 36E;"], "answer_start": [1267]}}
{"id": "tm_001061", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ixc) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;"], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001062", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (ixc) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;"], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001063", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (ixd) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;"], "answer_start": [434]}}
{"id": "tm_001064", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "What does clause (ixd) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;"], "answer_start": [434]}}
{"id": "tm_001065", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "What does clause (x) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;"], "answer_start": [610]}}
{"id": "tm_001066", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (x)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;"], "answer_start": [610]}}
{"id": "tm_001067", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (xi)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;"], "answer_start": [696]}}
{"id": "tm_001068", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (xi) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;"], "answer_start": [696]}}
{"id": "tm_001069", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (xii) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43"], "answer_start": [790]}}
{"id": "tm_001070", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (xii) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43"], "answer_start": [790]}}
{"id": "tm_001071", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (xiv) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;"], "answer_start": [1142]}}
{"id": "tm_001072", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "What does clause (xiv) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;"], "answer_start": [1142]}}
{"id": "tm_001073", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "What does clause (xv) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;"], "answer_start": [1261]}}
{"id": "tm_001074", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(ixc) the manner of informing the International Bureau under sub-section (2) of section 36E;\n(ixd) the manner of advertising the international registration and the time within which the international registration shall be advertised under sub-section (3) of section 36E;\n(x) the manner of submitting statement of cases under sub-section (2) of section 40;\n(xi) the manner of making an application by the proprietor of a trade mark under section 41;\n(xii) the manner of making an application for assignment or transmission of a certificati on trade mark under section 43; (xiii) the manner of making an application to the Registrar to register title under sub-section (1) of section 45; (xiiia) the period within which the Registrar shall dispose of an application under sub-section (3) of section 45;\n(xiv) the manner in which and the period within which an application is to be made under sub-section (4) of section 46;\n(xv) the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (xv)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 47;"], "answer_start": [1261]}}
{"id": "tm_001075", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xvi) the manner of making an a pplication, documents and other evidence to accompany such application under sub-section (1) and the manner in which notice is to be issued under sub-section (3) of section 49; (xvii) the manner of making an application under sub -section (1), the manner of issuing a notice under sub -section ( 2) and the procedure for cancel ling a registration under sub -section ( 3) of section 50; (xviii) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and ( 2), the manner of giving notice under sub-section (4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub -section (5) of section 57;\n(xix) the manner of making an application under section 58;\n(xx) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an application, time and manner of notice by which application may be opposed under sub -sections (2) and (3) of section 59;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (xvi)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an a pplication, documents and other evidence to accompany such application under sub-section (1) and the manner in which notice is to be issued under sub-section (3) of section 49"], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001076", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xvi) the manner of making an a pplication, documents and other evidence to accompany such application under sub-section (1) and the manner in which notice is to be issued under sub-section (3) of section 49; (xvii) the manner of making an application under sub -section (1), the manner of issuing a notice under sub -section ( 2) and the procedure for cancel ling a registration under sub -section ( 3) of section 50; (xviii) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and ( 2), the manner of giving notice under sub-section (4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub -section (5) of section 57;\n(xix) the manner of making an application under section 58;\n(xx) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an application, time and manner of notice by which application may be opposed under sub -sections (2) and (3) of section 59;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (xvi) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an a pplication, documents and other evidence to accompany such application under sub-section (1) and the manner in which notice is to be issued under sub-section (3) of section 49"], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001077", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xvi) the manner of making an a pplication, documents and other evidence to accompany such application under sub-section (1) and the manner in which notice is to be issued under sub-section (3) of section 49; (xvii) the manner of making an application under sub -section (1), the manner of issuing a notice under sub -section ( 2) and the procedure for cancel ling a registration under sub -section ( 3) of section 50; (xviii) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and ( 2), the manner of giving notice under sub-section (4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub -section (5) of section 57;\n(xix) the manner of making an application under section 58;\n(xx) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an application, time and manner of notice by which application may be opposed under sub -sections (2) and (3) of section 59;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (xix) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application under section 58;"], "answer_start": [977]}}
{"id": "tm_001078", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xvi) the manner of making an a pplication, documents and other evidence to accompany such application under sub-section (1) and the manner in which notice is to be issued under sub-section (3) of section 49; (xvii) the manner of making an application under sub -section (1), the manner of issuing a notice under sub -section ( 2) and the procedure for cancel ling a registration under sub -section ( 3) of section 50; (xviii) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and ( 2), the manner of giving notice under sub-section (4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub -section (5) of section 57;\n(xix) the manner of making an application under section 58;\n(xx) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an application, time and manner of notice by which application may be opposed under sub -sections (2) and (3) of section 59;", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (xix) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application under section 58;"], "answer_start": [977]}}
{"id": "tm_001079", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xvi) the manner of making an a pplication, documents and other evidence to accompany such application under sub-section (1) and the manner in which notice is to be issued under sub-section (3) of section 49; (xvii) the manner of making an application under sub -section (1), the manner of issuing a notice under sub -section ( 2) and the procedure for cancel ling a registration under sub -section ( 3) of section 50; (xviii) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and ( 2), the manner of giving notice under sub-section (4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub -section (5) of section 57;\n(xix) the manner of making an application under section 58;\n(xx) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an application, time and manner of notice by which application may be opposed under sub -sections (2) and (3) of section 59;", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (xx) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an application, time and manner of notice by which application may be opposed under sub -sections (2) and (3) of section 59;"], "answer_start": [1036]}}
{"id": "tm_001080", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xvi) the manner of making an a pplication, documents and other evidence to accompany such application under sub-section (1) and the manner in which notice is to be issued under sub-section (3) of section 49; (xvii) the manner of making an application under sub -section (1), the manner of issuing a notice under sub -section ( 2) and the procedure for cancel ling a registration under sub -section ( 3) of section 50; (xviii) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and ( 2), the manner of giving notice under sub-section (4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub -section (5) of section 57;\n(xix) the manner of making an application under section 58;\n(xx) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an application, time and manner of notice by which application may be opposed under sub -sections (2) and (3) of section 59;", "question": "What does clause (xx) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an application, time and manner of notice by which application may be opposed under sub -sections (2) and (3) of section 59;"], "answer_start": [1036]}}
{"id": "tm_001081", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xxi) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 60; (xxii) the other matters to be specified in the regulations under sub-section (2) of section 63; (xxiii) the manner of making an application under sub-section (1) of section 71; (xxiv) the manner of advertising an application under section 73;\n(xxv) the manner of making an application under section 77; (xxix) the salaries and allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions of service of, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 88;", "question": "What does clause (xxi) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 60"], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001082", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xxi) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 60; (xxii) the other matters to be specified in the regulations under sub-section (2) of section 63; (xxiii) the manner of making an application under sub-section (1) of section 71; (xxiv) the manner of advertising an application under section 73;\n(xxv) the manner of making an application under section 77; (xxix) the salaries and allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions of service of, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 88;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (xxi)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 60"], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001083", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xxi) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 60; (xxii) the other matters to be specified in the regulations under sub-section (2) of section 63; (xxiii) the manner of making an application under sub-section (1) of section 71; (xxiv) the manner of advertising an application under section 73;\n(xxv) the manner of making an application under section 77; (xxix) the salaries and allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions of service of, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 88;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (xxv)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application under section 77"], "answer_start": [656]}}
{"id": "tm_001084", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xxi) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 60; (xxii) the other matters to be specified in the regulations under sub-section (2) of section 63; (xxiii) the manner of making an application under sub-section (1) of section 71; (xxiv) the manner of advertising an application under section 73;\n(xxv) the manner of making an application under section 77; (xxix) the salaries and allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions of service of, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 88;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (xxv) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application under section 77"], "answer_start": [656]}}
{"id": "tm_001085", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xxx) the procedure for investigation of misbehavior or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 89; (xxxiii) the form in which and the particulars to be included in the application to the High Court under sub-section (1) of section 97; (xxxiiia) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under Section 112A; (xxxiiib) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of Section 112B; (xxxiv) the manner of making an application for review under clause", "question": "What is laid down in clause (xxx) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["the procedure for investigation of misbehavior or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 89"], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001086", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xxx) the procedure for investigation of misbehavior or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 89; (xxxiii) the form in which and the particulars to be included in the application to the High Court under sub-section (1) of section 97; (xxxiiia) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under Section 112A; (xxxiiib) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of Section 112B; (xxxiv) the manner of making an application for review under clause", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (xxx) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the procedure for investigation of misbehavior or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 89"], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001087", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(c) of section 127; (xxxv) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his discretionary power under section 128; (xxxvi) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefor under sub -section (1) of section 131; (xxxvii) the manner of making an application under sub -section (1) and the period for withdrawal of such application under sub-section (2) of section 133; (xxxviii) the manner of authoris ing any p erson to act and the manner of registration as a trad e mark agent under section 145; (xxxix) the conditions for inspection of documents under sub -section (1) and the fee payable for obtaining a certified copy of any entry in the register under sub-section (2) of section 148;\n(xl) the fees and surcharge payable for maki ng applications and registration and o ther matters under section 150;", "question": "In Section 157, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 127"], "answer_start": [339]}}
{"id": "tm_001088", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(c) of section 127; (xxxv) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his discretionary power under section 128; (xxxvi) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefor under sub -section (1) of section 131; (xxxvii) the manner of making an application under sub -section (1) and the period for withdrawal of such application under sub-section (2) of section 133; (xxxviii) the manner of authoris ing any p erson to act and the manner of registration as a trad e mark agent under section 145; (xxxix) the conditions for inspection of documents under sub -section (1) and the fee payable for obtaining a certified copy of any entry in the register under sub-section (2) of section 148;\n(xl) the fees and surcharge payable for maki ng applications and registration and o ther matters under section 150;", "question": "What does clause (c) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["of section 127"], "answer_start": [339]}}
{"id": "tm_001089", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(c) of section 127; (xxxv) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his discretionary power under section 128; (xxxvi) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefor under sub -section (1) of section 131; (xxxvii) the manner of making an application under sub -section (1) and the period for withdrawal of such application under sub-section (2) of section 133; (xxxviii) the manner of authoris ing any p erson to act and the manner of registration as a trad e mark agent under section 145; (xxxix) the conditions for inspection of documents under sub -section (1) and the fee payable for obtaining a certified copy of any entry in the register under sub-section (2) of section 148;\n(xl) the fees and surcharge payable for maki ng applications and registration and o ther matters under section 150;", "question": "What does clause (xl) of Section 157 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the fees and surcharge payable for maki ng applications and registration and o ther matters under section 150;"], "answer_start": [1082]}}
{"id": "tm_001090", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(c) of section 127; (xxxv) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his discretionary power under section 128; (xxxvi) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefor under sub -section (1) of section 131; (xxxvii) the manner of making an application under sub -section (1) and the period for withdrawal of such application under sub-section (2) of section 133; (xxxviii) the manner of authoris ing any p erson to act and the manner of registration as a trad e mark agent under section 145; (xxxix) the conditions for inspection of documents under sub -section (1) and the fee payable for obtaining a certified copy of any entry in the register under sub-section (2) of section 148;\n(xl) the fees and surcharge payable for maki ng applications and registration and o ther matters under section 150;", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (xl)?", "answers": {"text": ["the fees and surcharge payable for maki ng applications and registration and o ther matters under section 150;"], "answer_start": [1082]}}
{"id": "tm_001091", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xli) any other matter which is required to be or may be prescribed. (3) The power to make rules conferred by this section shall include the power to give retrospective effect in respect of the matters referred to in clauses ( xxix) and ( xxxi) of sub -section (2) from a date not earlier than the date of commencement of this Act, but no retrospective effect shall be given to any such rule so as to prejudicially affect the interests of any person to whom sub-rule may be applicable. (4) Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree t hat the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything p reviously done under that rule.", "question": "Under Section 157 (Power to make rules), what is provided in clause (xli)?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter which is required to be or may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001092", "title": "Section 157: Power to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette and subject to the conditions of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(xli) any other matter which is required to be or may be prescribed. (3) The power to make rules conferred by this section shall include the power to give retrospective effect in respect of the matters referred to in clauses ( xxix) and ( xxxi) of sub -section (2) from a date not earlier than the date of commencement of this Act, but no retrospective effect shall be given to any such rule so as to prejudicially affect the interests of any person to whom sub-rule may be applicable. (4) Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree t hat the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything p reviously done under that rule.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (xli) of Section 157?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter which is required to be or may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "tm_001093", "title": "Section 158: Amendments", "context": "The enactment specified in the Schedule shall be amended i n the manner specified therein.", "question": "What does Section 158 state about amendments?", "answers": {"text": ["The enactment specified in the Schedule shall be amended i n the manner specified therein."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "tm_001094", "title": "Section 158: Amendments", "context": "The enactment specified in the Schedule shall be amended i n the manner specified therein.", "question": "Under Section 158, what is provided regarding amendments?", "answers": {"text": ["The enactment specified in the Schedule shall be amended i n the manner specified therein."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000001", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Designs Act, 2000.", "question": "What may this Act be called?", "answers": {"text": ["the Designs Act, 2000"], "answer_start": [27]}}
{"id": "des_000002", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(2) It extends to the whole of India.", "question": "To what does this Act extend?", "answers": {"text": ["the whole of India"], "answer_start": [18]}}
{"id": "des_000003", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "How is the commencement of this Act to be appointed?", "answers": {"text": ["on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint"], "answer_start": [29]}}
{"id": "des_000004", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(a) “article” means any article of manufacture and any substance, artificial, or partly artificial and partly natural; and includes any part of an article capable of being made and sold separately;", "question": "What does “article” mean under the Designs Act?", "answers": {"text": ["any article of manufacture and any substance, artificial, or partly artificial and partly natural; and includes any part of an article capable of being made and sold separately;"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "des_000005", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(b) “Controller” means the Controller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 3;", "question": "How is “Controller” defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["the Controller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 3;"], "answer_start": [23]}}
{"id": "des_000006", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(c) “copyright” means the exclusive right to apply a design to any article in any class in which the design is registered;", "question": "In Section 2, what is meant by “copyright”?", "answers": {"text": ["the exclusive right to apply a design to any article in any class in which the design is registered;"], "answer_start": [22]}}
{"id": "des_000007", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(d) “design” means only the features of shape, configuration, pattern, ornament or composition of lines or colours applied to any article whether in two dimensional or three dimensional or in both forms, by any industrial process or means, whether manual, mechanical or chemical, separate or combined, which in the finished article appeal to and are judged solely by the eye; but does not include any mode or principle of construction or anything which is in substance a mere mechanical device, and does not include any trade mark as defined in clause (v) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) or property mark as defined in section 479 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or any artistic work as defined in clause (c) of section 2 of the Copyright Act, 1957 (14 of 1957).", "question": "What does the Act mean by “design”?", "answers": {"text": ["only the features of shape, configuration, pattern, ornament or composition of lines or colours applied to any article whether in two dimensional or three dimensional or in both forms, by any industrial process or means, whether manual, mechanical or chemical, separate or combined, which in the finished article appeal to and are judged solely by the eye; but does not include any mode or principle of construction or anything which is in substance a mere mechanical device, and does not include any trade mark as defined in clause (v) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) or property mark as defined in section 479 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or any artistic work as defined in clause (c) of section 2 of the Copyright Act, 1957 (14 of 1957)."], "answer_start": [19]}}
{"id": "des_000008", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(e) “High Court” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (i) of section 2 of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970);", "question": "What does “High Court” mean under the Designs Act?", "answers": {"text": ["shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (i) of section 2 of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970);"], "answer_start": [17]}}
{"id": "des_000009", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(f) “legal representative” means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;", "question": "How is “legal representative” defined in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person;"], "answer_start": [33]}}
{"id": "des_000010", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(g) “original”, in relation to a design, means originating from the author of such design and includes the cases which though old in themselves yet are new in their application;", "question": "According to Section 2, what is stated in clause (g)?", "answers": {"text": ["“original”, in relation to a design, means originating from the author of such design and includes the cases which though old in themselves yet are new in their application;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000011", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(h) “Patent Office” means the patent office referred to in section 74 of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970);", "question": "What does the Act mean by “Patent Office”?", "answers": {"text": ["the patent office referred to in section 74 of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970);"], "answer_start": [26]}}
{"id": "des_000012", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(i) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "question": "What does “prescribed” mean under the Designs Act?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed by rules made under this Act;"], "answer_start": [23]}}
{"id": "des_000013", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(i) where the author of the design, for good consideration, executes the work for some other person, means the person for whom the design is so executed;", "question": "In Section 2, what does clause (i) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["where the author of the design, for good consideration, executes the work for some other person, means the person for whom the design is so executed;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000014", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(ii) where any person acquires the design or the right to apply the design to any article, either exclusively of any other person or otherwise, means, in the respect and to the extent in and to which the design or right has been so acquired, the person by whom the design or right is so acquired; and\n(iii) in any other case, means the author of the design; and where the property in or the right to apply, the design has devolved from the original proprietor upon any other person, includes that other person.", "question": "What does clause (ii) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["where any person acquires the design or the right to apply the design to any article, either exclusively of any other person or otherwise, means, in the respect and to the extent in and to which the design or right has been so acquired, the person by whom the design or right is so acquired; and\n(iii) in any other case, means the author of the design; and where the property in or the right to apply, the design has devolved from the original proprietor upon any other person, includes that other person."], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "des_000015", "title": "Section 3: Controller and other officers", "context": "(1) The Controller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks appointed under sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Controller of Designs for the purposes of this Act.", "question": "According to Section 3, what is stated in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks appointed under sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Controller of Designs for the purposes of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000016", "title": "Section 3: Controller and other officers", "context": "(2) For the purposes of this Act, the Central Government may appoint as many examiners and other officers with such designations as it thinks fit.", "question": "Under Section 3, what does sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act, the Central Government may appoint as many examiners and other officers with such designations as it thinks fit."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000017", "title": "Section 3: Controller and other officers", "context": "(3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the officers appointed under sub-section (2) shall discharge under the superintendence and directions of the Controller such functions of the Controller under this Act as he may, from time to time, by general or special order in writing, authorise them to discharge.", "question": "What is set out in sub-section (3) of Section 3?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of this Act, the officers appointed under sub-section (2) shall discharge under the superintendence and directions of the Controller such functions of the Controller under this Act as he may, from time to time, by general or special order in writing, authorise them to discharge."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000018", "title": "Section 3: Controller and other officers", "context": "(4) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (3), the Controller may, by order in writing and for reasons to be recorded therein, withdraw any matter pending before an officer appointed under sub-section (2) and deal with such matter himself either de novo or from the stage it was so withdrawn or transfer the same to another officer appointed under sub-section (2) who may, subject to special directions in the order of transfer, proceed with the matter either de novo or from the stage it was so transferred.", "question": "In Section 3, what is provided in sub-section (4)?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (3), the Controller may, by order in writing and for reasons to be recorded therein, withdraw any matter pending before an officer appointed under sub-section (2) and deal with such matter himself either de novo or from the stage it was so withdrawn or transfer the same to another officer appointed under sub-section (2) who may, subject to special directions in the order of transfer, proceed with the matter either de novo or from the stage it was so transferred."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000019", "title": "Section 4: Prohibition of registration of certain designs", "context": "(a) is not new or original; or\n(b) has been disclosed to the public anywhere in India or in any other country by publication in tangible form or by use or in any other way prior to the filing date, or where applicable, the priority date of the application for registration; or\n(c) is not significantly distinguishable from known designs or combination of known designs; or\n(d) comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter, shall not be registered.", "question": "What does clause (a) of Section 4 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["is not new or original; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000020", "title": "Section 4: Prohibition of registration of certain designs", "context": "(a) is not new or original; or\n(b) has been disclosed to the public anywhere in India or in any other country by publication in tangible form or by use or in any other way prior to the filing date, or where applicable, the priority date of the application for registration; or\n(c) is not significantly distinguishable from known designs or combination of known designs; or\n(d) comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter, shall not be registered.", "question": "According to Section 4, what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["has been disclosed to the public anywhere in India or in any other country by publication in tangible form or by use or in any other way prior to the filing date, or where applicable, the priority date of the application for registration; or"], "answer_start": [35]}}
{"id": "des_000021", "title": "Section 4: Prohibition of registration of certain designs", "context": "(a) is not new or original; or\n(b) has been disclosed to the public anywhere in India or in any other country by publication in tangible form or by use or in any other way prior to the filing date, or where applicable, the priority date of the application for registration; or\n(c) is not significantly distinguishable from known designs or combination of known designs; or\n(d) comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter, shall not be registered.", "question": "Under Section 4, what does clause (c) say?", "answers": {"text": ["is not significantly distinguishable from known designs or combination of known designs; or"], "answer_start": [281]}}
{"id": "des_000022", "title": "Section 4: Prohibition of registration of certain designs", "context": "(a) is not new or original; or\n(b) has been disclosed to the public anywhere in India or in any other country by publication in tangible form or by use or in any other way prior to the filing date, or where applicable, the priority date of the application for registration; or\n(c) is not significantly distinguishable from known designs or combination of known designs; or\n(d) comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter, shall not be registered.", "question": "What is set out in clause (d) of Section 4?", "answers": {"text": ["comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter, shall not be registered."], "answer_start": [377]}}
{"id": "des_000023", "title": "Section 5: Application for registration of designs", "context": "(1) The Controller may, on the application of any person claiming to be the proprietor of any new or original design not previously published in any country and which is not contrary to public order or morality, register the design under this Act:\nProvided that the Controller shall before such registration refer the application for examination, by an examiner appointed under sub-section (2) of section 3, as to whether such design is capable of being registered under this Act and the rules made thereunder and consid er the report of the examiner on such reference.", "question": "In Section 5, what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may, on the application of any person claiming to be the proprietor of any new or original design not previously published in any country and which is not contrary to public order or morality, register the design under this Act:\nProvided that the Controller shall before such registration refer the application for examination, by an examiner appointed under sub-section (2) of section 3, as to whether such design is capable of being registered under this Act and the rules made thereunder and consid er the report of the examiner on such reference."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000024", "title": "Section 5: Application for registration of designs", "context": "(2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be in the prescribed form and shall be filed in the patent office in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.", "question": "What does sub-section (2) of Section 5 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application under sub-section (1) shall be in the prescribed form and shall be filed in the patent office in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000025", "title": "Section 5: Application for registration of designs", "context": "(3) A design may b e registered in not more than one class, and, in case of doubt as to the class in which a design ought to be registered, the Controller may decide the question.", "question": "According to Section 5, what is stated in sub-section (3)?", "answers": {"text": ["A design may b e registered in not more than one class, and, in case of doubt as to the class in which a design ought to be registered, the Controller may decide the question."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000026", "title": "Section 5: Application for registration of designs", "context": "(4) The Controller may, if he thinks fit, refuse to register any design presented to him for registration; but any person aggrieved by any such refusal may appeal to the High Court.", "question": "Under Section 5, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may, if he thinks fit, refuse to register any design presented to him for registration; but any person aggrieved by any such refusal may appeal to the High Court."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000027", "title": "Section 5: Application for registration of designs", "context": "(5) An application which, owing to any default or neglect on the part of the applicant, has not been completed so as to enable registration to be effected within the prescribed time shall be deemed to be abandoned.", "question": "What is set out in sub-section (5) of Section 5?", "answers": {"text": ["An application which, owing to any default or neglect on the part of the applicant, has not been completed so as to enable registration to be effected within the prescribed time shall be deemed to be abandoned."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000028", "title": "Section 5: Application for registration of designs", "context": "(6) A design when registered shall be registered as of the date of the application for registration.", "question": "In Section 5, what is provided in sub-section (6)?", "answers": {"text": ["A design when registered shall be registered as of the date of the application for registration."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000029", "title": "Section 6: Registration to be in respect of particular article", "context": "(1) A design may be registered in respect of any or all of the articles comprised in a prescribed class of articles.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 6 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["A design may be registered in respect of any or all of the articles comprised in a prescribed class of articles."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000030", "title": "Section 6: Registration to be in respect of particular article", "context": "(2) Any question arising as to the class within which any article falls shall be determined by the Controller whose decision in the matter shall be final.", "question": "According to Section 6, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any question arising as to the class within which any article falls shall be determined by the Controller whose decision in the matter shall be final."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000031", "title": "Section 6: Registration to be in respect of particular article", "context": "(a) on the ground of the design not being a new or original design, by reason only that it was so previously registered; or\n(b) on the ground of the design having been previously published in India or in any other country, by reason only that it has been applied to article in respect of which it was previously registered:\nProvided that such subsequent registration shall not extend the period of copyright in the design beyond that arising from previous registration.", "question": "Under Section 6, what does clause (a) of sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["on the ground of the design not being a new or original design, by reason only that it was so previously registered; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000032", "title": "Section 6: Registration to be in respect of particular article", "context": "(a) on the ground of the design not being a new or original design, by reason only that it was so previously registered; or\n(b) on the ground of the design having been previously published in India or in any other country, by reason only that it has been applied to article in respect of which it was previously registered:\nProvided that such subsequent registration shall not extend the period of copyright in the design beyond that arising from previous registration.", "question": "What is set out in clause (b) of sub-section (3) of Section 6?", "answers": {"text": ["on the ground of the design having been previously published in India or in any other country, by reason only that it has been applied to article in respect of which it was previously registered:\nProvided that such subsequent registration shall not extend the period of copyright in the design beyond that arising from previous registration."], "answer_start": [128]}}
{"id": "des_000033", "title": "Section 6: Registration to be in respect of particular article", "context": "(a) that design has been previously registered by another person in respect of some other article; or\n(b) the design to which the application relates consist s of a design previously registered by another person in respect of the same or some other article with modifications or variations not sufficient to alter the character or substantially to affect the identity thereof, then, if at any time while the application is pending the applicant becomes the registered proprietor of the design previously registered, the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply as if at the time of making the application, the applicant, had been the registered proprietor of that design.", "question": "In Section 6, what does clause (a) of sub-section (4) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["that design has been previously registered by another person in respect of some other article; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000034", "title": "Section 6: Registration to be in respect of particular article", "context": "(a) that design has been previously registered by another person in respect of some other article; or\n(b) the design to which the application relates consist s of a design previously registered by another person in respect of the same or some other article with modifications or variations not sufficient to alter the character or substantially to affect the identity thereof, then, if at any time while the application is pending the applicant becomes the registered proprietor of the design previously registered, the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply as if at the time of making the application, the applicant, had been the registered proprietor of that design.", "question": "What does clause (b) of sub-section (4) of Section 6 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the design to which the application relates consist s of a design previously registered by another person in respect of the same or some other article with modifications or variations not sufficient to alter the character or substantially to affect the identity thereof, then, if at any time while the application is pending the applicant becomes the registered proprietor of the design previously registered, the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply as if at the time of making the application, the applicant, had been the registered proprietor of that design."], "answer_start": [106]}}
{"id": "des_000044", "title": "Section 9: Certificate of registration", "context": "(1) The Controller shall grant a certificate of registration to the proprietor of the design when registered.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 9 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller shall grant a certificate of registration to the proprietor of the design when registered."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000045", "title": "Section 9: Certificate of registration", "context": "(2) The Controller may, in case of loss of the original certificate, or in any other case in which he deems it expedient, furnish one or more copies of the certificate.", "question": "According to Section 9, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may, in case of loss of the original certificate, or in any other case in which he deems it expedient, furnish one or more copies of the certificate."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000050", "title": "Section 11: Copyright on registration", "context": "(1) When a design is registered, the registered proprietor of the design shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, have copyright in the design during ten years from the date of registration.", "question": "According to Section 11, what is stated in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["When a design is registered, the registered proprietor of the design shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, have copyright in the design during ten years from the date of registration."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000051", "title": "Section 11: Copyright on registration", "context": "(2) If, before the expiration of the said ten years, application for the extension of the period of copyright is made to the Controller in the prescribed manner, the Controller shall, on payment of the prescribed fee, extend the period of copy-right for a second period of five years from the expiration of the original period of ten years.", "question": "Under Section 11, what does sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["If, before the expiration of the said ten years, application for the extension of the period of copyright is made to the Controller in the prescribed manner, the Controller shall, on payment of the prescribed fee, extend the period of copy-right for a second period of five years from the expiration of the original period of ten years."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000052", "title": "Section 12: Restoration of lapsed designs", "context": "(1) Where a design has ceased to have effect by reason of failure to pay the fee for the extension of copyright under sub-section (2) of section 11, the proprietor of such design or his legal representative and where the design was held by two or more persons jointly, then, with the leave of the Controller one or more of them without joining the others, may, within one year from the date on which the design ceased to have effect, make an application for the restoration of the design in the prescribed manner on payment of such fee as may be prescribed.", "question": "What is set out in sub-section (1) of Section 12?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a design has ceased to have effect by reason of failure to pay the fee for the extension of copyright under sub-section (2) of section 11, the proprietor of such design or his legal representative and where the design was held by two or more persons jointly, then, with the leave of the Controller one or more of them without joining the others, may, within one year from the date on which the design ceased to have effect, make an application for the restoration of the design in the prescribed manner on payment of such fee as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000053", "title": "Section 12: Restoration of lapsed designs", "context": "(2) An application under this section shall contain a statement, verified in the prescribed manner, fully setting out the circumstances which led to the failure to pay the prescribed fee, and the Controller may require from the applicant such further evidence as he may think necessary.", "question": "In Section 12, what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["An application under this section shall contain a statement, verified in the prescribed manner, fully setting out the circumstances which led to the failure to pay the prescribed fee, and the Controller may require from the applicant such further evidence as he may think necessary."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000054", "title": "Section 13: Procedure for disposal of applications for restoration of lapsed designs", "context": "(1) If, after hearing the applicant in cases where the applicant so desires or the Controller thinks fit, the Controller is satisfied that the failure to pay the fee for extension of the period of cop yright was unintentional and that there has been no undue delay in the making of the application, the Controller shall upon payment of any unpaid fee for extension of the period of copyright together with prescribed additional fee restore the registration of design.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 13 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["If, after hearing the applicant in cases where the applicant so desires or the Controller thinks fit, the Controller is satisfied that the failure to pay the fee for extension of the period of cop yright was unintentional and that there has been no undue delay in the making of the application, the Controller shall upon payment of any unpaid fee for extension of the period of copyright together with prescribed additional fee restore the registration of design."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000055", "title": "Section 13: Procedure for disposal of applications for restoration of lapsed designs", "context": "(2) The Controller may, if he thinks fit as a condition of restoring the design, require that any entry shall be made in the register of any document or matter which under the provision s of this Act, has to be entered in the register but which has not been so entered.", "question": "According to Section 13, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may, if he thinks fit as a condition of restoring the design, require that any entry shall be made in the register of any document or matter which under the provision s of this Act, has to be entered in the register but which has not been so entered."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000058", "title": "Section 15: Requirements before delivery on sales", "context": "(a) (if exact representations or specimens were not finished on the application for registration) furnish to the Controller the prescribed number of exact representations or specimens of the design; and, if he fails to do so, the Controller may, after giving notice thereof to the proprietor, erase his name from the register and thereupon the copyright in the design shall cease; and\n(b) causes each such article to be marked with the prescribed mark, or with the prescribed words or figures denoting that the design is registered; and, if he fails to do so, the proprietor shall not be entitled to recover any penalty or damages in respect of any infringement of his copyright in the design unless he shows that he took all proper steps to ensure the marking of the article, or unless he shows that the infringement took place after the person guilty thereof knew or had received notice of the existence of the copyright in the design.", "question": "In Section 15, what does clause (a) of sub-section (1) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["(if exact representations or specimens were not finished on the application for registration) furnish to the Controller the prescribed number of exact representations or specimens of the design; and, if he fails to do so, the Controller may, after giving notice thereof to the proprietor, erase his name from the register and thereupon the copyright in the design shall cease; and"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000059", "title": "Section 15: Requirements before delivery on sales", "context": "(a) (if exact representations or specimens were not finished on the application for registration) furnish to the Controller the prescribed number of exact representations or specimens of the design; and, if he fails to do so, the Controller may, after giving notice thereof to the proprietor, erase his name from the register and thereupon the copyright in the design shall cease; and\n(b) causes each such article to be marked with the prescribed mark, or with the prescribed words or figures denoting that the design is registered; and, if he fails to do so, the proprietor shall not be entitled to recover any penalty or damages in respect of any infringement of his copyright in the design unless he shows that he took all proper steps to ensure the marking of the article, or unless he shows that the infringement took place after the person guilty thereof knew or had received notice of the existence of the copyright in the design.", "question": "What does clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 15 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["causes each such article to be marked with the prescribed mark, or with the prescribed words or figures denoting that the design is registered; and, if he fails to do so, the proprietor shall not be entitled to recover any penalty or damages in respect of any infringement of his copyright in the design unless he shows that he took all proper steps to ensure the marking of the article, or unless he shows that the infringement took place after the person guilty thereof knew or had received notice of the existence of the copyright in the design."], "answer_start": [389]}}
{"id": "des_000060", "title": "Section 15: Requirements before delivery on sales", "context": "(2) Where a represent ation is made to the Central Government by or on behalf of any trade or industry that in the interest of the trade or industry it is expedient to dispense with or modify as regards any class or description of articles any of the requirements of this sectio n as to marking, the Central Government may, if it thinks fit, by rule under this Act, dispense with or modify such requirements as regards any such class or description of articles to such extent and subject to such conditions as it thinks fit.", "question": "According to Section 15, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a represent ation is made to the Central Government by or on behalf of any trade or industry that in the interest of the trade or industry it is expedient to dispense with or modify as regards any class or description of articles any of the requirements of this sectio n as to marking, the Central Government may, if it thinks fit, by rule under this Act, dispense with or modify such requirements as regards any such class or description of articles to such extent and subject to such conditions as it thinks fit."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000061", "title": "Section 16: Effect of disclosure on copyright", "context": "The disclosure of a design by the proprietor to any other person, in such circumstances as would make it contrary to good faith for that other person to use or publish the design, and the disclosure of a design in breach of goo d faith by any person, other than the proprietor of the design, and the acceptance of a first and confidential order for articles bearing a new or original textile design intended for registration, shall not be deemed to be a publication of the design sufficient to invalidate the copyright thereof if registration thereof is obtained subsequently to the disclosure or acceptance.", "question": "According to Section 16, what is stated?", "answers": {"text": ["The disclosure of a design by the proprietor to any other person, in such circumstances as would make it contrary to good faith for that other person to use or publish the design, and the disclosure of a design in breach of goo d faith by any person, other than the proprietor of the design, and the acceptance of a first and confidential order for articles bearing a new or original textile design intended for registration, shall not be deemed to be a publication of the design sufficient to invalidate the copyright thereof if registration thereof is obtained subsequently to the disclosure or acceptance."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000062", "title": "Section 17: Inspection of registered designs", "context": "(1) During the existence of copyright in a design, any person on furnishing such information as may enable the Controller to identify the design and on payment of the prescribed fee may inspect the design in the prescribed manner.", "question": "What is set out in sub-section (1) of Section 17?", "answers": {"text": ["During the existence of copyright in a design, any person on furnishing such information as may enable the Controller to identify the design and on payment of the prescribed fee may inspect the design in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000063", "title": "Section 17: Inspection of registered designs", "context": "(2) Any person may, on an application to the Controller and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any registered design.", "question": "In Section 17, what is provided in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person may, on an application to the Controller and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any registered design."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000071", "title": "Section 20: Designs to bind Government", "context": "A registered design shall have to all intents the like effect as against the Government as it has against any person and the provisions of Chapter XVII of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970) shall apply to registered designs as they apply to patents.", "question": "Under Section 20, what does the section say?", "answers": {"text": ["A registered design shall have to all intents the like effect as against the Government as it has against any person and the provisions of Chapter XVII of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970) shall apply to registered designs as they apply to patents."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000072", "title": "Section 21: Provisions as to exhibitions", "context": "(a) the exhibitor exhibiting the design or article, or publishing a description of the design, gives to the Controller previous notice in the prescribed form; and\n(b) the application for registration is made within six months from the date of first exhibiting the design or article or publishing a description of the design.", "question": "What is set out in clause (a) of Section 21?", "answers": {"text": ["the exhibitor exhibiting the design or article, or publishing a description of the design, gives to the Controller previous notice in the prescribed form; and"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000073", "title": "Section 21: Provisions as to exhibitions", "context": "(a) the exhibitor exhibiting the design or article, or publishing a description of the design, gives to the Controller previous notice in the prescribed form; and\n(b) the application for registration is made within six months from the date of first exhibiting the design or article or publishing a description of the design.", "question": "In Section 21, what does clause (b) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["the application for registration is made within six months from the date of first exhibiting the design or article or publishing a description of the design."], "answer_start": [167]}}
{"id": "des_000082", "title": "Section 23: Application of certain provisions of the Act as to patents to designs", "context": "The provisions of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970) with regard to certificates of the validity of a patent, and to the remedy in case of groundless threats of legal proceedings by a patentee shall apply in the case of registered designs in like manner as they apply in the case of patents, with the substitution of references to the copyright in a design for reference to a patent, and of references to the proprietor of a design for references to patentee, and of references to the design for references to the invention. Fees", "question": "What is set out in Section 23?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970) with regard to certificates of the validity of a patent, and to the remedy in case of groundless threats of legal proceedings by a patentee shall apply in the case of registered designs in like manner as they apply in the case of patents, with the substitution of references to the copyright in a design for reference to a patent, and of references to the proprietor of a design for references to patentee, and of references to the design for references to the invention. Fees"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000083", "title": "Section 24: Fees", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of the registration of designs and applications therefor and in respect of other matters relating to designs under this Act such fees as may be prescribed.", "question": "In Section 24, what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be paid in respect of the registration of designs and applications therefor and in respect of other matters relating to designs under this Act such fees as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000084", "title": "Section 24: Fees", "context": "(2) A proceeding in respect of which a fee is payable under this Act or the rules made thereunder shall be of no effect unless the fee has been paid. Provisions as to registers and other documents in the patent office", "question": "What does sub-section (2) of Section 24 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["A proceeding in respect of which a fee is payable under this Act or the rules made thereunder shall be of no effect unless the fee has been paid. Provisions as to registers and other documents in the patent office"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000085", "title": "Section 25: Notice of trust not to be entered in registers", "context": "There shall not be entered in any register kept under this Act, or be receivable by the Controller, any notice of any trust expressed, implied or constructive.", "question": "According to Section 25, what is stated?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall not be entered in any register kept under this Act, or be receivable by the Controller, any notice of any trust expressed, implied or constructive."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000086", "title": "Section 26: Inspection of and extracts from registers", "context": "Every register kept under this Act shall at all convenient times be open to the inspection of the public, subject to the provisions of this Act; and certified copies, sealed with the seal of the Patent Office, of any entry in any such register shall be given to any person requiring the same on payment of the prescribed fee:\nProvided that where such register is maintained wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this sect ion shall be made by inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer.", "question": "What is set out in Section 26?", "answers": {"text": ["Every register kept under this Act shall at all convenient times be open to the inspection of the public, subject to the provisions of this Act; and certified copies, sealed with the seal of the Patent Office, of any entry in any such register shall be given to any person requiring the same on payment of the prescribed fee:\nProvided that where such register is maintained wholly or partly on computer, the inspection of such register under this sect ion shall be made by inspecting the computer print out of the relevant entry in the register so maintained on computer."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000087", "title": "Section 27: Privilege of reports of Controller", "context": "Reports of or to the Controller made under this Act other than the report referred to in section 45 shall not in any case be published or be open to public inspection.", "question": "Under Section 27, what does the section say?", "answers": {"text": ["Reports of or to the Controller made under this Act other than the report referred to in section 45 shall not in any case be published or be open to public inspection."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000088", "title": "Section 28: Prohibition and publication of specification, drawings, etc., where application abandoned, etc", "context": ", where application abandoned, etc.—Where an application for a design has been abandoned or refused, the application and any drawings, photographs, tracings, representations or specimens left in connection with the application shall not at any time be open to public inspection or be published by the Controller.", "question": "What does Section 28 provide?", "answers": {"text": [", where application abandoned, etc.—Where an application for a design has been abandoned or refused, the application and any drawings, photographs, tracings, representations or specimens left in connection with the application shall not at any time be open to public inspection or be published by the Controller."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000089", "title": "Section 29: Power of Controller to correct clerical errors", "context": "The Controll er may, on request in writing accompanied by the prescribed fee, correct any clerical error in the representation of a design or in the name or address of the proprietor of any design, or in any other matter, which is entered upon the register of designs.", "question": "According to Section 29, what is stated?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controll er may, on request in writing accompanied by the prescribed fee, correct any clerical error in the representation of a design or in the name or address of the proprietor of any design, or in any other matter, which is entered upon the register of designs."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000090", "title": "Section 30: Entry of assignment and transmissions in registers", "context": "(1) Where a person becomes entitled by assignments, transmission or other operation of law to the copyright in a registered design, he may make application in the prescribed form to the Controller to register his title, and the Controller shall, on receipt of such application and on proof of title to his satisfaction, register him as the proprietor of such design, and shall cause an entry to be made in the prescribed manner in the register of the assig nment, transmission or other instrument affecting the title.", "question": "According to Section 30, what is stated in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a person becomes entitled by assignments, transmission or other operation of law to the copyright in a registered design, he may make application in the prescribed form to the Controller to register his title, and the Controller shall, on receipt of such application and on proof of title to his satisfaction, register him as the proprietor of such design, and shall cause an entry to be made in the prescribed manner in the register of the assig nment, transmission or other instrument affecting the title."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000091", "title": "Section 30: Entry of assignment and transmissions in registers", "context": "(2) Where any person becomes entitled as mortgage e, licensee or otherwise to any interest in a registered design, he may make an application in the prescribed form to the Controller to register his title, and the Controller shall, on receipt of such application and on proof of title to his satisfaction, cause notice of the interest to be entered in the prescribed manner in the register of designs, with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating such interest.", "question": "Under Section 30, what does sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any person becomes entitled as mortgage e, licensee or otherwise to any interest in a registered design, he may make an application in the prescribed form to the Controller to register his title, and the Controller shall, on receipt of such application and on proof of title to his satisfaction, cause notice of the interest to be entered in the prescribed manner in the register of designs, with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating such interest."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000092", "title": "Section 30: Entry of assignment and transmissions in registers", "context": "(3) For the purposes of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), an assignment of a design or of a share in a design, a mortgage, licence or the creation of any other interest in a design shall not be valid unless the same were in writin g and the agreement between the parties concerned is reduced to the form of an instrument embodying all the terms and conditions governing their rights and obligation and the application for registration of title under such instrument is filed in the presc ribed manner with the Controller within six months from the execution of the instrument or within such further period not exceeding six months in the aggregate as the Controller on application made in the prescribed manner allows:\nProvided that the instrum ent shall, on entry of its particulars in the register under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), have the effect from the date of its execution.", "question": "What is set out in sub-section (3) of Section 30?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), an assignment of a design or of a share in a design, a mortgage, licence or the creation of any other interest in a design shall not be valid unless the same were in writin g and the agreement between the parties concerned is reduced to the form of an instrument embodying all the terms and conditions governing their rights and obligation and the application for registration of title under such instrument is filed in the presc ribed manner with the Controller within six months from the execution of the instrument or within such further period not exceeding six months in the aggregate as the Controller on application made in the prescribed manner allows:\nProvided that the instrum ent shall, on entry of its particulars in the register under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), have the effect from the date of its execution."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000093", "title": "Section 30: Entry of assignment and transmissions in registers", "context": "(4) The person registered as the proprietor of a design shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and to any rights appearing from the register to be vested in any other person, have power absolutely to assign, grant licenses as to, or otherwise deal with, the design and to give effectual receipts for any consideration for any such assignment, licence or dealing:\nProvided that any equities in respect of the design may be enforced in like manner as in respect of any other movable property.", "question": "In Section 30, what is provided in sub-section (4)?", "answers": {"text": ["The person registered as the proprietor of a design shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and to any rights appearing from the register to be vested in any other person, have power absolutely to assign, grant licenses as to, or otherwise deal with, the design and to give effectual receipts for any consideration for any such assignment, licence or dealing:\nProvided that any equities in respect of the design may be enforced in like manner as in respect of any other movable property."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000094", "title": "Section 30: Entry of assignment and transmissions in registers", "context": "(5) Except in the case of an application made under section 31, a document or instrument in respect of which no entry has been made in the register in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall not be admitted in evidence in any court in proof of the title to copyright in a design or to any interest therein, unless the court, for reasons to be recorded in writing, otherwise directs.", "question": "What does sub-section (5) of Section 30 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Except in the case of an application made under section 31, a document or instrument in respect of which no entry has been made in the register in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall not be admitted in evidence in any court in proof of the title to copyright in a design or to any interest therein, unless the court, for reasons to be recorded in writing, otherwise directs."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000095", "title": "Section 31: Rectification of register", "context": "(1) The Controller may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person aggrieved by the non -insertion in or omission from the register of designs of any entry, or by any entry made in such register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on such register, or by an error or defect in any entry in such register, make such order for making, expunging or varying such entry as he thinks fit and rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "According to Section 31, what is stated in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person aggrieved by the non -insertion in or omission from the register of designs of any entry, or by any entry made in such register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on such register, or by an error or defect in any entry in such register, make such order for making, expunging or varying such entry as he thinks fit and rectify the register accordingly."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000096", "title": "Section 31: Rectification of register", "context": "(2) The Controller may , in any proceeding under this section, decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of a register.", "question": "Under Section 31, what does sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may , in any proceeding under this section, decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of a register."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000097", "title": "Section 31: Rectification of register", "context": "(3) An appeal shall lie to the High Court from any order of the Controller under this section and the Controller may refer any application under this section to the High Court for decision, and the High Court shall dispose of any application so referred.", "question": "What is set out in sub-section (3) of Section 31?", "answers": {"text": ["An appeal shall lie to the High Court from any order of the Controller under this section and the Controller may refer any application under this section to the High Court for decision, and the High Court shall dispose of any application so referred."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000098", "title": "Section 31: Rectification of register", "context": "(4) Any order of the Court rectifying a register shall direct that notice of the rectification be served on the Controller in the prescribed manner who shall upon the receipt of such notice rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "In Section 31, what is provided in sub-section (4)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any order of the Court rectifying a register shall direct that notice of the rectification be served on the Controller in the prescribed manner who shall upon the receipt of such notice rectify the register accordingly."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000099", "title": "Section 31: Rectification of register", "context": "(5) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to empower the Controller to make any such order cancelling the registration of a design as is provided for in section 19.", "question": "What does sub-section (5) of Section 31 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this section shall be deemed to empower the Controller to make any such order cancelling the registration of a design as is provided for in section 19."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000100", "title": "Section 32: Powers of Controller in proceedings under Act", "context": "Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the Controller in any proceedings before him under this Act shall have the powers of a civil court for the purpose of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents, issuing commissions for the examining of witnesse s and awarding costs and such award shall be executable in any court having jurisdiction as if it were a decree of that court.", "question": "What does Section 32 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the Controller in any proceedings before him under this Act shall have the powers of a civil court for the purpose of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents, issuing commissions for the examining of witnesse s and awarding costs and such award shall be executable in any court having jurisdiction as if it were a decree of that court."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000101", "title": "Section 33: Exercise of discretionary power by Controller", "context": "Where any discretionary power is by or under this Act given to Controller, he shall not exercise that power adversely to the applicant for registration of a design without (if so required within the prescribed time by the applicant) giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "According to Section 33, what is stated?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any discretionary power is by or under this Act given to Controller, he shall not exercise that power adversely to the applicant for registration of a design without (if so required within the prescribed time by the applicant) giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000102", "title": "Section 34: Power of Controller to take directions of the Central Government", "context": "The Controller may, in any case of doubt or difficulty arising in the administration of any of the provisions of this Act, apply to the Central Government for directions in the matter.", "question": "What is set out in Section 34?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may, in any case of doubt or difficulty arising in the administration of any of the provisions of this Act, apply to the Central Government for directions in the matter."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000103", "title": "Section 35: Refusal to register a design in certain cases", "context": "(1) The Controller may refuse to register a design of which the use would, in his opinion, be contrary to public order or morality.", "question": "In Section 35, what is provided in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller may refuse to register a design of which the use would, in his opinion, be contrary to public order or morality."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000104", "title": "Section 35: Refusal to register a design in certain cases", "context": "(2) An appeal shall lie to the High Court from an order of the Controller under this section.", "question": "What does sub-section (2) of Section 35 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["An appeal shall lie to the High Court from an order of the Controller under this section."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000109", "title": "Section 37: Evidence before the Controller", "context": "Subject to any rules made under section 44, in any proceeding under this Act before the Controller, the evidence shall be given by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary; but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do he may take evidence viva voce in lieu of or in addition to evidence by affidavit or may allow any party to be cross-examined on the contents of his affidavit.", "question": "According to Section 37, what is stated?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to any rules made under section 44, in any proceeding under this Act before the Controller, the evidence shall be given by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary; but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do he may take evidence viva voce in lieu of or in addition to evidence by affidavit or may allow any party to be cross-examined on the contents of his affidavit."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000110", "title": "Section 38: Certificate of Controller to be evidence", "context": "A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Controller as to any entry, matter or thin g which he is authoriz ed by this Act, or any rules made thereunder to make or do, shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made, and of the contents thereof, and of the matter or thing having been done or left undone.", "question": "What is set out in Section 38?", "answers": {"text": ["A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Controller as to any entry, matter or thin g which he is authoriz ed by this Act, or any rules made thereunder to make or do, shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made, and of the contents thereof, and of the matter or thing having been done or left undone."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000112", "title": "Section 40: Applications and notices by post", "context": "Any application, notice or other document authorized or required to be left, made or given at the patent office or to the Controller, or to any other person under this Act, may be sent by post.", "question": "What does Section 40 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["Any application, notice or other document authorized or required to be left, made or given at the patent office or to the Controller, or to any other person under this Act, may be sent by post."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000115", "title": "Section 42: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(i) in any contract for or in relation to the sale or lease of an article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(ii) in a licence to manufacture or use an article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(iii) in a licence to package the article in respect of which a design is registered, condition the effect of which may be—\n(a) to require the purchaser, lessee, or licensee to acquire from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees, or to prohibit him from acquiring or to restrict in any ma nner or to any extent his right to acquire from any person or to prohibit him from acquiring except from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees any article other than the article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(b) to prohibit the p urchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee, to use an article other than the article in respect of which a design is registered which is not supplied by the vendor, lessor or licensor or his nominee, and any such condition shall be void.", "question": "According to Section 42, what is stated in clause (i) of sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["in any contract for or in relation to the sale or lease of an article in respect of which a design is registered; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000116", "title": "Section 42: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(i) in any contract for or in relation to the sale or lease of an article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(ii) in a licence to manufacture or use an article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(iii) in a licence to package the article in respect of which a design is registered, condition the effect of which may be—\n(a) to require the purchaser, lessee, or licensee to acquire from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees, or to prohibit him from acquiring or to restrict in any ma nner or to any extent his right to acquire from any person or to prohibit him from acquiring except from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees any article other than the article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(b) to prohibit the p urchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee, to use an article other than the article in respect of which a design is registered which is not supplied by the vendor, lessor or licensor or his nominee, and any such condition shall be void.", "question": "Under Section 42, what does clause (ii) of sub-section (1) say?", "answers": {"text": ["in a licence to manufacture or use an article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(iii) in a licence to package the article in respect of which a design is registered, condition the effect of which may be—"], "answer_start": [126]}}
{"id": "des_000117", "title": "Section 42: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(i) in any contract for or in relation to the sale or lease of an article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(ii) in a licence to manufacture or use an article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(iii) in a licence to package the article in respect of which a design is registered, condition the effect of which may be—\n(a) to require the purchaser, lessee, or licensee to acquire from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees, or to prohibit him from acquiring or to restrict in any ma nner or to any extent his right to acquire from any person or to prohibit him from acquiring except from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees any article other than the article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(b) to prohibit the p urchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee, to use an article other than the article in respect of which a design is registered which is not supplied by the vendor, lessor or licensor or his nominee, and any such condition shall be void.", "question": "What is set out in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 42?", "answers": {"text": ["to require the purchaser, lessee, or licensee to acquire from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees, or to prohibit him from acquiring or to restrict in any ma nner or to any extent his right to acquire from any person or to prohibit him from acquiring except from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees any article other than the article in respect of which a design is registered; or"], "answer_start": [347]}}
{"id": "des_000118", "title": "Section 42: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(i) in any contract for or in relation to the sale or lease of an article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(ii) in a licence to manufacture or use an article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(iii) in a licence to package the article in respect of which a design is registered, condition the effect of which may be—\n(a) to require the purchaser, lessee, or licensee to acquire from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees, or to prohibit him from acquiring or to restrict in any ma nner or to any extent his right to acquire from any person or to prohibit him from acquiring except from the vendor, lessor, or licensor or his nominees any article other than the article in respect of which a design is registered; or\n(b) to prohibit the p urchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee, to use an article other than the article in respect of which a design is registered which is not supplied by the vendor, lessor or licensor or his nominee, and any such condition shall be void.", "question": "In Section 42, what does clause (b) of sub-section (1) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["to prohibit the p urchaser, lessee or licensee from using or to restrict in any manner or to any extent the right of the purchaser, lessee or licensee, to use an article other than the article in respect of which a design is registered which is not supplied by the vendor, lessor or licensor or his nominee, and any such condition shall be void."], "answer_start": [756]}}
{"id": "des_000119", "title": "Section 42: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(2) A condition of the nature referred to in clause (a) or clause (b) of sub-section (1) shall not cease to be a condition falling within that sub-section merely by reason of the fact that the agreement containing it has been entered into separately, whether before or after the contract relating to the sale, lease or licence of the article in respect of which a design is registered.", "question": "What does sub-section (2) of Section 42 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["A condition of the nature referred to in clause (a) or clause (b) of sub-section (1) shall not cease to be a condition falling within that sub-section merely by reason of the fact that the agreement containing it has been entered into separately, whether before or after the contract relating to the sale, lease or licence of the article in respect of which a design is registered."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000120", "title": "Section 42: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(3) In proceeding against any person for any act in contravention of section 22, it shall be a defence to prove that at the time of such contravention there was in force a contract relating to the registered design and containing a condition declared unlawful by this section:\nProvided that this sub-section shall not apply if the plaintiff is not a party to the contract and proves to the satisfaction of the court that the restrictive condition was inserted in the contract without his knowledge and consent, express or implied.", "question": "According to Section 42, what is stated in sub-section (3)?", "answers": {"text": ["In proceeding against any person for any act in contravention of section 22, it shall be a defence to prove that at the time of such contravention there was in force a contract relating to the registered design and containing a condition declared unlawful by this section:\nProvided that this sub-section shall not apply if the plaintiff is not a party to the contract and proves to the satisfaction of the court that the restrictive condition was inserted in the contract without his knowledge and consent, express or implied."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000121", "title": "Section 42: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) affect a condition in a contract by which a person is prohibited from selling goods other than those of particular person;\n(b) validate a contract which, but for this section, would be invalid;\n(c) affect a condition in a contract for the lease of , or licence to use, an article in respect of which a design is registered, by which the lessor or licensor reserves to himself or his nominee the right to supply such new parts of the article, in respect of which a design is registered, as may be required or to put or keep it in repair.", "question": "Under Section 42, what does clause (a) of sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["affect a condition in a contract by which a person is prohibited from selling goods other than those of particular person;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000122", "title": "Section 42: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) affect a condition in a contract by which a person is prohibited from selling goods other than those of particular person;\n(b) validate a contract which, but for this section, would be invalid;\n(c) affect a condition in a contract for the lease of , or licence to use, an article in respect of which a design is registered, by which the lessor or licensor reserves to himself or his nominee the right to supply such new parts of the article, in respect of which a design is registered, as may be required or to put or keep it in repair.", "question": "What is set out in clause (b) of sub-section (4) of Section 42?", "answers": {"text": ["validate a contract which, but for this section, would be invalid;"], "answer_start": [131]}}
{"id": "des_000123", "title": "Section 42: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(a) affect a condition in a contract by which a person is prohibited from selling goods other than those of particular person;\n(b) validate a contract which, but for this section, would be invalid;\n(c) affect a condition in a contract for the lease of , or licence to use, an article in respect of which a design is registered, by which the lessor or licensor reserves to himself or his nominee the right to supply such new parts of the article, in respect of which a design is registered, as may be required or to put or keep it in repair.", "question": "In Section 42, what does clause (c) of sub-section (4) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["affect a condition in a contract for the lease of , or licence to use, an article in respect of which a design is registered, by which the lessor or licensor reserves to himself or his nominee the right to supply such new parts of the article, in respect of which a design is registered, as may be required or to put or keep it in repair."], "answer_start": [202]}}
{"id": "des_000124", "title": "Section 42: Avoidance of certain restrictive conditions", "context": "(5) The provision of this section shall also apply to contracts made before the commencement of this Act if, and in so far as, any restrictive conditions declared unlawful by this section continue in force after the expiration of one year from such commencement.", "question": "What does sub-section (5) of Section 42 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The provision of this section shall also apply to contracts made before the commencement of this Act if, and in so far as, any restrictive conditions declared unlawful by this section continue in force after the expiration of one year from such commencement."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000125", "title": "Section 43: Agency", "context": "(1) All applications and communications to the Controller under this Act may be signed by, and all attendances upon the Controller may be made by or through a legal practitioner or by or through an agent whose name and address ha d been entered in the register of patent agents maintained under section 125 of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970).", "question": "According to Section 43, what is stated in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["All applications and communications to the Controller under this Act may be signed by, and all attendances upon the Controller may be made by or through a legal practitioner or by or through an agent whose name and address ha d been entered in the register of patent agents maintained under section 125 of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970)."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000126", "title": "Section 43: Agency", "context": "(a) any such agent to be resident in India;\n(b) any person not residing in India to employ an agent residing in India;\n(c) the personal signature or presence of any applicant or other person.", "question": "Under Section 43, what does clause (a) of sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["any such agent to be resident in India;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000127", "title": "Section 43: Agency", "context": "(a) any such agent to be resident in India;\n(b) any person not residing in India to employ an agent residing in India;\n(c) the personal signature or presence of any applicant or other person.", "question": "What is set out in clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 43?", "answers": {"text": ["any person not residing in India to employ an agent residing in India;"], "answer_start": [48]}}
{"id": "des_000128", "title": "Section 43: Agency", "context": "(a) any such agent to be resident in India;\n(b) any person not residing in India to employ an agent residing in India;\n(c) the personal signature or presence of any applicant or other person.", "question": "In Section 43, what does clause (c) of sub-section (2) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["the personal signature or presence of any applicant or other person."], "answer_start": [123]}}
{"id": "des_000129", "title": "Section 44: Reciprocal arrangement with the United Kingdom and other convention countries or group of countries of inter-governmental organisations", "context": "(2) The registration of a design shall not be invalidated by reason only of the exhibition or use of or the publication of a description or representation of the design in India during the period specified in this section as that within which the application may be made.", "question": "What does sub-section (2) of Section 44 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The registration of a design shall not be invalidated by reason only of the exhibition or use of or the publication of a description or representation of the design in India during the period specified in this section as that within which the application may be made."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000130", "title": "Section 44: Reciprocal arrangement with the United Kingdom and other convention countries or group of countries of inter-governmental organisations", "context": "(3) The application for registration of a design under t his section has been made in the same manner as an ordinary application under this Act.", "question": "According to Section 44, what is stated in sub-section (3)?", "answers": {"text": ["The application for registration of a design under t his section has been made in the same manner as an ordinary application under this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000131", "title": "Section 44: Reciprocal arrangement with the United Kingdom and other convention countries or group of countries of inter-governmental organisations", "context": "(4) Where it is made to appear to the Central Government that the legislature of the United Kingdom or any such other convention country or a country which is member of any group of countries or inter- governmental organisation as may be notified by the Central Government in this behalf has made satisfactory provision for the protection of designs registered in India, the Central Government may, by notification in the Off icial Gazette, direct that the provisions of this section, with such variations or additions, if any, as may be set out in such notification, shall apply for the protection of designs registered in the United Kingdom or that other convention country or such country which is member of any group of countries or inter-governmental organisation, as the case may be.\nExplanation 1.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “convention countries”, “group of countries” or “inter-governmental organisation” means, respectively, such countries, group of countries or inter-governmental organisation to which the Paris Convention for Protection of Industrial Property, 1883 as revised at Stockholm in 1967 and as amended in 1979 or the Final Act, embodying the results of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations, provided for the establishment of World Trade Organisation applies.\nExplanation 2.—Where more than one application for protection referred to in sub-section (1) ha s been made for similar protecti ons in the United Kingdom or one or more convention countries, group of countries or countries which are members of inter-governmental organisations, the period of six months referred to in clause (a) of that sub-section shall be reckoned from the date of which the earlier or the earliest application, as the case may be, of such applications has been made.", "question": "Under Section 44, what does sub-section (4) say?", "answers": {"text": ["Where it is made to appear to the Central Government that the legislature of the United Kingdom or any such other convention country or a country which is member of any group of countries or inter- governmental organisation as may be notified by the Central Government in this behalf has made satisfactory provision for the protection of designs registered in India, the Central Government may, by notification in the Off icial Gazette, direct that the provisions of this section, with such variations or additions, if any, as may be set out in such notification, shall apply for the protection of designs registered in the United Kingdom or that other convention country or such country which is member of any group of countries or inter-governmental organisation, as the case may be.\nExplanation 1.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “convention countries”, “group of countries” or “inter-governmental organisation” means, respectively, such countries, group of countries or inter-governmental organisation to which the Paris Convention for Protection of Industrial Property, 1883 as revised at Stockholm in 1967 and as amended in 1979 or the Final Act, embodying the results of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations, provided for the establishment of World Trade Organisation applies.\nExplanation 2.—Where more than one application for protection referred to in sub-section (1) ha s been made for similar protecti ons in the United Kingdom or one or more convention countries, group of countries or countries which are members of inter-governmental organisations, the period of six months referred to in clause (a) of that sub-section shall be reckoned from the date of which the earlier or the earliest application, as the case may be, of such applications has been made."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000132", "title": "Section 45: Report of the Controller to be placed before Parliament", "context": "The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution of this Act by or under the Controller.", "question": "What does Section 45 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution of this Act by or under the Controller."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "des_000133", "title": "Section 46: Protection of security of India", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a design or any application relating to the registration of a design under this Act, which he considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and\n(b) take any action regarding the ca ncellation of registration of such designs registered under this Act which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of the security of India.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the application of any design registered under this Act to any article used for war or applied directly or indirectly for the purposes of military establishment or for the purposes of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "In Section 46, what does clause (a) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["not disclose any information relating to the registration of a design or any application relating to the registration of a design under this Act, which he considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000134", "title": "Section 46: Protection of security of India", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a design or any application relating to the registration of a design under this Act, which he considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and\n(b) take any action regarding the ca ncellation of registration of such designs registered under this Act which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of the security of India.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the application of any design registered under this Act to any article used for war or applied directly or indirectly for the purposes of military establishment or for the purposes of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "What does clause (b) of Section 46 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["take any action regarding the ca ncellation of registration of such designs registered under this Act which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of the security of India.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the application of any design registered under this Act to any article used for war or applied directly or indirectly for the purposes of military establishment or for the purposes of war or other emergency in international relations."], "answer_start": [231]}}
{"id": "des_000135", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.", "question": "According to Section 47, what is stated in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000136", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(a) the form of application for registration of design, the manner of filing it at the patent office and the fee which shall accompany it, under sub-section (2) of section 5;\n(b) the time within which the registration is to be effected under sub-section (5) of section 5;\n(c) the classification of articles for registration under sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(d) the particulars of design to be published and the manner of their publication under section 7;\n(e) the manner of making claim under sub-section (1) of section 8;", "question": "Under Section 47, what does clause (a) of sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of application for registration of design, the manner of filing it at the patent office and the fee which shall accompany it, under sub-section (2) of section 5;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000137", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(a) the form of application for registration of design, the manner of filing it at the patent office and the fee which shall accompany it, under sub-section (2) of section 5;\n(b) the time within which the registration is to be effected under sub-section (5) of section 5;\n(c) the classification of articles for registration under sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(d) the particulars of design to be published and the manner of their publication under section 7;\n(e) the manner of making claim under sub-section (1) of section 8;", "question": "What is set out in clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["the time within which the registration is to be effected under sub-section (5) of section 5;"], "answer_start": [179]}}
{"id": "des_000138", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(a) the form of application for registration of design, the manner of filing it at the patent office and the fee which shall accompany it, under sub-section (2) of section 5;\n(b) the time within which the registration is to be effected under sub-section (5) of section 5;\n(c) the classification of articles for registration under sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(d) the particulars of design to be published and the manner of their publication under section 7;\n(e) the manner of making claim under sub-section (1) of section 8;", "question": "In Section 47, what does clause (c) of sub-section (2) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["the classification of articles for registration under sub-section (1) of section 6;"], "answer_start": [276]}}
{"id": "des_000139", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(a) the form of application for registration of design, the manner of filing it at the patent office and the fee which shall accompany it, under sub-section (2) of section 5;\n(b) the time within which the registration is to be effected under sub-section (5) of section 5;\n(c) the classification of articles for registration under sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(d) the particulars of design to be published and the manner of their publication under section 7;\n(e) the manner of making claim under sub-section (1) of section 8;", "question": "What does clause (d) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the particulars of design to be published and the manner of their publication under section 7;"], "answer_start": [364]}}
{"id": "des_000140", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(a) the form of application for registration of design, the manner of filing it at the patent office and the fee which shall accompany it, under sub-section (2) of section 5;\n(b) the time within which the registration is to be effected under sub-section (5) of section 5;\n(c) the classification of articles for registration under sub-section (1) of section 6;\n(d) the particulars of design to be published and the manner of their publication under section 7;\n(e) the manner of making claim under sub-section (1) of section 8;", "question": "According to Section 47, what is stated in clause (e) of sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making claim under sub-section (1) of section 8;"], "answer_start": [463]}}
{"id": "des_000141", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(f) the manner of making applications to the Controller under sub-section (5) of section 8;\n(g) the additional matters required to be entered in the register of designs and the safeguards to be made in maintaining such register in computer floppies or diskettes under sub-section (1) of section 10;\n(h) the manner of making application and fee to be paid for extension of the period of copyright under and the fee payable thereto, sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(i) the manner of making application for restoration of design and the fee to be paid with it under sub-section (1) of section 12;\n(j) the manner of verification of statement contained in an application under sub-section (2) of section 12;", "question": "Under Section 47, what does clause (f) of sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making applications to the Controller under sub-section (5) of section 8;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000142", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(f) the manner of making applications to the Controller under sub-section (5) of section 8;\n(g) the additional matters required to be entered in the register of designs and the safeguards to be made in maintaining such register in computer floppies or diskettes under sub-section (1) of section 10;\n(h) the manner of making application and fee to be paid for extension of the period of copyright under and the fee payable thereto, sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(i) the manner of making application for restoration of design and the fee to be paid with it under sub-section (1) of section 12;\n(j) the manner of verification of statement contained in an application under sub-section (2) of section 12;", "question": "What is set out in clause (g) of sub-section (2) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["the additional matters required to be entered in the register of designs and the safeguards to be made in maintaining such register in computer floppies or diskettes under sub-section (1) of section 10;"], "answer_start": [96]}}
{"id": "des_000143", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(f) the manner of making applications to the Controller under sub-section (5) of section 8;\n(g) the additional matters required to be entered in the register of designs and the safeguards to be made in maintaining such register in computer floppies or diskettes under sub-section (1) of section 10;\n(h) the manner of making application and fee to be paid for extension of the period of copyright under and the fee payable thereto, sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(i) the manner of making application for restoration of design and the fee to be paid with it under sub-section (1) of section 12;\n(j) the manner of verification of statement contained in an application under sub-section (2) of section 12;", "question": "In Section 47, what does clause (h) of sub-section (2) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application and fee to be paid for extension of the period of copyright under and the fee payable thereto, sub-section (2) of section 11;"], "answer_start": [303]}}
{"id": "des_000144", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(f) the manner of making applications to the Controller under sub-section (5) of section 8;\n(g) the additional matters required to be entered in the register of designs and the safeguards to be made in maintaining such register in computer floppies or diskettes under sub-section (1) of section 10;\n(h) the manner of making application and fee to be paid for extension of the period of copyright under and the fee payable thereto, sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(i) the manner of making application for restoration of design and the fee to be paid with it under sub-section (1) of section 12;\n(j) the manner of verification of statement contained in an application under sub-section (2) of section 12;", "question": "What does clause (i) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application for restoration of design and the fee to be paid with it under sub-section (1) of section 12;"], "answer_start": [466]}}
{"id": "des_000145", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(f) the manner of making applications to the Controller under sub-section (5) of section 8;\n(g) the additional matters required to be entered in the register of designs and the safeguards to be made in maintaining such register in computer floppies or diskettes under sub-section (1) of section 10;\n(h) the manner of making application and fee to be paid for extension of the period of copyright under and the fee payable thereto, sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(i) the manner of making application for restoration of design and the fee to be paid with it under sub-section (1) of section 12;\n(j) the manner of verification of statement contained in an application under sub-section (2) of section 12;", "question": "According to Section 47, what is stated in clause (j) of sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of verification of statement contained in an application under sub-section (2) of section 12;"], "answer_start": [597]}}
{"id": "des_000146", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(k) the additional fee to be paid for restoration of the registration of design under sub-section (1) of section 13;\n(l) the provisions subject to which the right of the registered proprietor shall be under sub-section (1) of section 14;\n(m) the number of exact representation or specimen of the design to be furnished to the Controller under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 15;\n(n) the mark, words or figures with which the article is to be marked denoting that the design is registered under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 15;\n(o) the rules to dispense with or modify as regards any class or description of articles any of the requirements of section 15 as to marking under sub-section (2) of that section;", "question": "Under Section 47, what does clause (k) of sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the additional fee to be paid for restoration of the registration of design under sub-section (1) of section 13;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000147", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(k) the additional fee to be paid for restoration of the registration of design under sub-section (1) of section 13;\n(l) the provisions subject to which the right of the registered proprietor shall be under sub-section (1) of section 14;\n(m) the number of exact representation or specimen of the design to be furnished to the Controller under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 15;\n(n) the mark, words or figures with which the article is to be marked denoting that the design is registered under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 15;\n(o) the rules to dispense with or modify as regards any class or description of articles any of the requirements of section 15 as to marking under sub-section (2) of that section;", "question": "What is set out in clause (l) of sub-section (2) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["the provisions subject to which the right of the registered proprietor shall be under sub-section (1) of section 14;"], "answer_start": [121]}}
{"id": "des_000148", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(k) the additional fee to be paid for restoration of the registration of design under sub-section (1) of section 13;\n(l) the provisions subject to which the right of the registered proprietor shall be under sub-section (1) of section 14;\n(m) the number of exact representation or specimen of the design to be furnished to the Controller under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 15;\n(n) the mark, words or figures with which the article is to be marked denoting that the design is registered under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 15;\n(o) the rules to dispense with or modify as regards any class or description of articles any of the requirements of section 15 as to marking under sub-section (2) of that section;", "question": "In Section 47, what does clause (m) of sub-section (2) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["the number of exact representation or specimen of the design to be furnished to the Controller under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 15;"], "answer_start": [242]}}
{"id": "des_000149", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(k) the additional fee to be paid for restoration of the registration of design under sub-section (1) of section 13;\n(l) the provisions subject to which the right of the registered proprietor shall be under sub-section (1) of section 14;\n(m) the number of exact representation or specimen of the design to be furnished to the Controller under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 15;\n(n) the mark, words or figures with which the article is to be marked denoting that the design is registered under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 15;\n(o) the rules to dispense with or modify as regards any class or description of articles any of the requirements of section 15 as to marking under sub-section (2) of that section;", "question": "What does clause (n) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the mark, words or figures with which the article is to be marked denoting that the design is registered under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 15;"], "answer_start": [392]}}
{"id": "des_000150", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(k) the additional fee to be paid for restoration of the registration of design under sub-section (1) of section 13;\n(l) the provisions subject to which the right of the registered proprietor shall be under sub-section (1) of section 14;\n(m) the number of exact representation or specimen of the design to be furnished to the Controller under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 15;\n(n) the mark, words or figures with which the article is to be marked denoting that the design is registered under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 15;\n(o) the rules to dispense with or modify as regards any class or description of articles any of the requirements of section 15 as to marking under sub-section (2) of that section;", "question": "According to Section 47, what is stated in clause (o) of sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["the rules to dispense with or modify as regards any class or description of articles any of the requirements of section 15 as to marking under sub-section (2) of that section;"], "answer_start": [552]}}
{"id": "des_000151", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(p) the fee to be paid for and the manner of inspection under sub-section (1) of section 17;\n(q) the fee to be paid to obtain a certified copy of any design under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(r) the fee on payment of which the Controller shall inform under section 18;\n(s) the form for giving notice to the controller under clause (a) of the proviso to section 21;\n(t) the fee to be paid in respect of the registration of designs and application therefor, and in respect of other matters relating to designs under sub-section (1) of section 24;", "question": "Under Section 47, what does clause (p) of sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the fee to be paid for and the manner of inspection under sub-section (1) of section 17;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000152", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(p) the fee to be paid for and the manner of inspection under sub-section (1) of section 17;\n(q) the fee to be paid to obtain a certified copy of any design under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(r) the fee on payment of which the Controller shall inform under section 18;\n(s) the form for giving notice to the controller under clause (a) of the proviso to section 21;\n(t) the fee to be paid in respect of the registration of designs and application therefor, and in respect of other matters relating to designs under sub-section (1) of section 24;", "question": "What is set out in clause (q) of sub-section (2) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["the fee to be paid to obtain a certified copy of any design under sub-section (2) of section 17;"], "answer_start": [97]}}
{"id": "des_000153", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(p) the fee to be paid for and the manner of inspection under sub-section (1) of section 17;\n(q) the fee to be paid to obtain a certified copy of any design under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(r) the fee on payment of which the Controller shall inform under section 18;\n(s) the form for giving notice to the controller under clause (a) of the proviso to section 21;\n(t) the fee to be paid in respect of the registration of designs and application therefor, and in respect of other matters relating to designs under sub-section (1) of section 24;", "question": "In Section 47, what does clause (r) of sub-section (2) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["the fee on payment of which the Controller shall inform under section 18;"], "answer_start": [198]}}
{"id": "des_000154", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(p) the fee to be paid for and the manner of inspection under sub-section (1) of section 17;\n(q) the fee to be paid to obtain a certified copy of any design under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(r) the fee on payment of which the Controller shall inform under section 18;\n(s) the form for giving notice to the controller under clause (a) of the proviso to section 21;\n(t) the fee to be paid in respect of the registration of designs and application therefor, and in respect of other matters relating to designs under sub-section (1) of section 24;", "question": "What does clause (s) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the form for giving notice to the controller under clause (a) of the proviso to section 21;"], "answer_start": [276]}}
{"id": "des_000155", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(p) the fee to be paid for and the manner of inspection under sub-section (1) of section 17;\n(q) the fee to be paid to obtain a certified copy of any design under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(r) the fee on payment of which the Controller shall inform under section 18;\n(s) the form for giving notice to the controller under clause (a) of the proviso to section 21;\n(t) the fee to be paid in respect of the registration of designs and application therefor, and in respect of other matters relating to designs under sub-section (1) of section 24;", "question": "According to Section 47, what is stated in clause (t) of sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["the fee to be paid in respect of the registration of designs and application therefor, and in respect of other matters relating to designs under sub-section (1) of section 24;"], "answer_start": [372]}}
{"id": "des_000156", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(u) the fee to be paid for giving certified copy of any entry in the register under section 26;\n(v) the fee to be accompanied with the request in writing for correcting any clerical error under section 29;\n(w) the form in which an application for registration as proprietor shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause an entry to be made in the register of the assignment, transmission or other instruments effecting the title under sub-section (1) of section 30;\n(x) the form in which an application for title shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause notice of the interest to be entered in the register of designs with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating such interest under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(y) the manner of filing an application for registration and for making application for extension of time as referred to in sub-section (3) of section 30;", "question": "Under Section 47, what does clause (u) of sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the fee to be paid for giving certified copy of any entry in the register under section 26;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000157", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(u) the fee to be paid for giving certified copy of any entry in the register under section 26;\n(v) the fee to be accompanied with the request in writing for correcting any clerical error under section 29;\n(w) the form in which an application for registration as proprietor shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause an entry to be made in the register of the assignment, transmission or other instruments effecting the title under sub-section (1) of section 30;\n(x) the form in which an application for title shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause notice of the interest to be entered in the register of designs with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating such interest under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(y) the manner of filing an application for registration and for making application for extension of time as referred to in sub-section (3) of section 30;", "question": "What is set out in clause (v) of sub-section (2) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["the fee to be accompanied with the request in writing for correcting any clerical error under section 29;"], "answer_start": [100]}}
{"id": "des_000158", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(u) the fee to be paid for giving certified copy of any entry in the register under section 26;\n(v) the fee to be accompanied with the request in writing for correcting any clerical error under section 29;\n(w) the form in which an application for registration as proprietor shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause an entry to be made in the register of the assignment, transmission or other instruments effecting the title under sub-section (1) of section 30;\n(x) the form in which an application for title shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause notice of the interest to be entered in the register of designs with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating such interest under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(y) the manner of filing an application for registration and for making application for extension of time as referred to in sub-section (3) of section 30;", "question": "In Section 47, what does clause (w) of sub-section (2) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["the form in which an application for registration as proprietor shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause an entry to be made in the register of the assignment, transmission or other instruments effecting the title under sub-section (1) of section 30;"], "answer_start": [210]}}
{"id": "des_000159", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(u) the fee to be paid for giving certified copy of any entry in the register under section 26;\n(v) the fee to be accompanied with the request in writing for correcting any clerical error under section 29;\n(w) the form in which an application for registration as proprietor shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause an entry to be made in the register of the assignment, transmission or other instruments effecting the title under sub-section (1) of section 30;\n(x) the form in which an application for title shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause notice of the interest to be entered in the register of designs with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating such interest under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(y) the manner of filing an application for registration and for making application for extension of time as referred to in sub-section (3) of section 30;", "question": "What does clause (x) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the form in which an application for title shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause notice of the interest to be entered in the register of designs with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating such interest under sub-section (2) of section 30;"], "answer_start": [489]}}
{"id": "des_000160", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(u) the fee to be paid for giving certified copy of any entry in the register under section 26;\n(v) the fee to be accompanied with the request in writing for correcting any clerical error under section 29;\n(w) the form in which an application for registration as proprietor shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause an entry to be made in the register of the assignment, transmission or other instruments effecting the title under sub-section (1) of section 30;\n(x) the form in which an application for title shall be made and the manner in which the Controller shall cause notice of the interest to be entered in the register of designs with particulars of the instrument, if any, creating such interest under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(y) the manner of filing an application for registration and for making application for extension of time as referred to in sub-section (3) of section 30;", "question": "According to Section 47, what is stated in clause (y) of sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of filing an application for registration and for making application for extension of time as referred to in sub-section (3) of section 30;"], "answer_start": [769]}}
{"id": "des_000161", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(z) the manner of making application to the Controller for rectification of register under sub-section (1) of section 31;\n(za) the manner in which the notice of rectification shall be served on the Controller under sub-section (4) of section 31;\n(zb) the rules regulating the proceedings before the Controller under section 32;\n(zc) the time which shall be granted to the applicants for being heard by the Controller under section 33;\n(zd) the fee to be accompanied with an appeal under sub-section (1) of section 36;", "question": "Under Section 47, what does clause (z) of sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application to the Controller for rectification of register under sub-section (1) of section 31;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000162", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(z) the manner of making application to the Controller for rectification of register under sub-section (1) of section 31;\n(za) the manner in which the notice of rectification shall be served on the Controller under sub-section (4) of section 31;\n(zb) the rules regulating the proceedings before the Controller under section 32;\n(zc) the time which shall be granted to the applicants for being heard by the Controller under section 33;\n(zd) the fee to be accompanied with an appeal under sub-section (1) of section 36;", "question": "What is set out in clause (za) of sub-section (2) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner in which the notice of rectification shall be served on the Controller under sub-section (4) of section 31;"], "answer_start": [127]}}
{"id": "des_000163", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(z) the manner of making application to the Controller for rectification of register under sub-section (1) of section 31;\n(za) the manner in which the notice of rectification shall be served on the Controller under sub-section (4) of section 31;\n(zb) the rules regulating the proceedings before the Controller under section 32;\n(zc) the time which shall be granted to the applicants for being heard by the Controller under section 33;\n(zd) the fee to be accompanied with an appeal under sub-section (1) of section 36;", "question": "In Section 47, what does clause (zb) of sub-section (2) specify?", "answers": {"text": ["the rules regulating the proceedings before the Controller under section 32;"], "answer_start": [251]}}
{"id": "des_000164", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(z) the manner of making application to the Controller for rectification of register under sub-section (1) of section 31;\n(za) the manner in which the notice of rectification shall be served on the Controller under sub-section (4) of section 31;\n(zb) the rules regulating the proceedings before the Controller under section 32;\n(zc) the time which shall be granted to the applicants for being heard by the Controller under section 33;\n(zd) the fee to be accompanied with an appeal under sub-section (1) of section 36;", "question": "What does clause (zc) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the time which shall be granted to the applicants for being heard by the Controller under section 33;"], "answer_start": [333]}}
{"id": "des_000165", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(z) the manner of making application to the Controller for rectification of register under sub-section (1) of section 31;\n(za) the manner in which the notice of rectification shall be served on the Controller under sub-section (4) of section 31;\n(zb) the rules regulating the proceedings before the Controller under section 32;\n(zc) the time which shall be granted to the applicants for being heard by the Controller under section 33;\n(zd) the fee to be accompanied with an appeal under sub-section (1) of section 36;", "question": "According to Section 47, what is stated in clause (zd) of sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["the fee to be accompanied with an appeal under sub-section (1) of section 36;"], "answer_start": [440]}}
{"id": "des_000166", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(ze) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 47, what does clause (ze) of sub-section (2) say?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed."], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "des_000167", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(3) The power to make rules under this section shall be subject to the conditions of the rules being made after previous publication.", "question": "What is set out in sub-section (3) of Section 47?", "answers": {"text": ["The power to make rules under this section shall be subject to the conditions of the rules being made after previous publication."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000168", "title": "Section 47: Power of Central Government to make rules", "context": "(4) Every rule made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that Act.", "question": "In Section 47, what is provided in sub-section (4)?", "answers": {"text": ["Every rule made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000169", "title": "Section 48: Repeal and savings", "context": "(1) The Designs Act, 1911 (2 of 1911) is hereby repealed.", "question": "What does sub-section (1) of Section 48 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["The Designs Act, 1911 (2 of 1911) is hereby repealed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000170", "title": "Section 48: Repeal and savings", "context": "(2) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) with respect to repeals, any notification, rule, order, requirement, registration, certificate, notice, decis ion, determination, direction, approval, authorisation, consent, application, request or thing made, issued, given or done under the Designs Act, 1911 (2 of 1911), shall, in force at the commencement of this Act, continue to be in force and have effect as if made, issued, given or done under the corresponding provisions of this Act.", "question": "According to Section 48, what is stated in sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions contained in the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) with respect to repeals, any notification, rule, order, requirement, registration, certificate, notice, decis ion, determination, direction, approval, authorisation, consent, application, request or thing made, issued, given or done under the Designs Act, 1911 (2 of 1911), shall, in force at the commencement of this Act, continue to be in force and have effect as if made, issued, given or done under the corresponding provisions of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000171", "title": "Section 48: Repeal and savings", "context": "(3) The provisions of this Act shall apply to all applications for registration of designs pending at the commencement of this Act and to any proceedings consequent thereon and to any registration granted in pursuance thereof.", "question": "Under Section 48, what does sub-section (3) say?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this Act shall apply to all applications for registration of designs pending at the commencement of this Act and to any proceedings consequent thereon and to any registration granted in pursuance thereof."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000172", "title": "Section 48: Repeal and savings", "context": "(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, any proceeding pending in any court at the commencement of this Act may be continued in that court as if this Act has not been passed.", "question": "What is set out in sub-section (4) of Section 48?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, any proceeding pending in any court at the commencement of this Act may be continued in that court as if this Act has not been passed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "des_000173", "title": "Section 48: Repeal and savings", "context": "(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the date of expiration of the copyright in the design registered before the commencement of this Act shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be the date immediately after the period of five years for which it was registered or the date immediately after the period of five years for which the extension of the period of copyright for a second period from the expiration of the original period has been made.", "question": "In Section 48, what is provided in sub-section (5)?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the date of expiration of the copyright in the design registered before the commencement of this Act shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be the date immediately after the period of five years for which it was registered or the date immediately after the period of five years for which the extension of the period of copyright for a second period from the expiration of the original period has been made."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000001", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Geographical\nIndications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the\nOfficial Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and\nany reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a ref erence to\nthe coming into force of that provision.", "question": "Under Section 1 sub-section (1), what is stated about short title, extent and commencement?", "answers": {"text": ["This Act may be called the Geographical\nIndications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000002", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Geographical\nIndications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the\nOfficial Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and\nany reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a ref erence to\nthe coming into force of that provision.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 1 sub-section (2) concerning short title, extent and commencement?", "answers": {"text": ["It extends to the whole of India."], "answer_start": [110]}}
{"id": "gi_000003", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Geographical\nIndications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the\nOfficial Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and\nany reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a ref erence to\nthe coming into force of that provision.", "question": "According to Section 1 sub-section (3), what is provided in relation to short title, extent and commencement?", "answers": {"text": ["It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the\nOfficial Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and\nany reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a ref erence to\nthe coming into force of that provision."], "answer_start": [148]}}
{"id": "gi_000004", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Geographical\nIndications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the\nOfficial Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and\nany reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a ref erence to\nthe coming into force of that provision.", "question": "What does Section 1 provide regarding short title, extent and commencement?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) This Act may be called the Geographical\nIndications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.\n(2) It extends to the whole of India.\n(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the\nOfficial Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and\nany reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a ref erence to\nthe coming into force of that provision."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000005", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is explained in Explanation to Section 2 sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3"], "answer_start": [1139]}}
{"id": "gi_000006", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2, what is meant by \"authorised user \"?", "answers": {"text": ["the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17"], "answer_start": [86]}}
{"id": "gi_000007", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "According to clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["“authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "gi_000008", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What does clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["“deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion"], "answer_start": [169]}}
{"id": "gi_000009", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "Under Section 2 sub-section (1), what is stated in clause (d)?", "answers": {"text": ["“district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908)"], "answer_start": [406]}}
{"id": "gi_000010", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is specified in clause (e) of sub-section (1) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [508]}}
{"id": "gi_000011", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "How does Section 2 define \"goods\"?", "answers": {"text": ["any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff"], "answer_start": [1498]}}
{"id": "gi_000012", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What does clause (f) of sub-section (1) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["“goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff"], "answer_start": [1484]}}
{"id": "gi_000013", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "Under Section 2, how is \"indication\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies"], "answer_start": [1639]}}
{"id": "gi_000014", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is specified in clause (g) of sub-section (1) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies"], "answer_start": [1617]}}
{"id": "gi_000015", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "How does Section 2 define \"name\"?", "answers": {"text": ["any abbreviation of a name"], "answer_start": [1816]}}
{"id": "gi_000016", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What does clause (h) of sub-section (1) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["“name” includes any abbreviation of a name"], "answer_start": [1800]}}
{"id": "gi_000017", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "Under Section 2, how is \"package\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork"], "answer_start": [1867]}}
{"id": "gi_000018", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is specified in clause (i) of sub-section (1) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork"], "answer_start": [1848]}}
{"id": "gi_000019", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "How does Section 2 define \"prescribed\"?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed by rules made under this Act"], "answer_start": [2050]}}
{"id": "gi_000020", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What does clause (j) of sub-section (1) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["“prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act"], "answer_start": [2031]}}
{"id": "gi_000021", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "Under Section 2 sub-section (1), what is stated in clause (k)?", "answers": {"text": ["“producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—"], "answer_start": [2095]}}
{"id": "gi_000022", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is specified in clause (i) of sub-section (1) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods"], "answer_start": [2156]}}
{"id": "gi_000023", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "According to clause (ii) of sub-section (1) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods"], "answer_start": [2280]}}
{"id": "gi_000024", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What does clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods"], "answer_start": [2339]}}
{"id": "gi_000025", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "Under Section 2, how is \"register\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6"], "answer_start": [2580]}}
{"id": "gi_000026", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is specified in clause (l) of sub-section (1) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6"], "answer_start": [2563]}}
{"id": "gi_000027", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "According to clause (m) of sub-section (1) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act"], "answer_start": [2651]}}
{"id": "gi_000028", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What does clause (n) of sub-section (1) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication"], "answer_start": [2735]}}
{"id": "gi_000029", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "Under Section 2, how is \"Registrar\" defined?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3"], "answer_start": [2984]}}
{"id": "gi_000030", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is specified in clause (o) of sub-section (1) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3"], "answer_start": [2966]}}
{"id": "gi_000031", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "According to Section 2 sub-section (2), what is provided in relation to definitions and interpretation?", "answers": {"text": ["Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000032", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "What does Section 2 sub-section (3) provide regarding definitions and interpretation?", "answers": {"text": ["In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry."], "answer_start": [184]}}
{"id": "gi_000033", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "Under Section 2 sub-section (3), what is stated in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication"], "answer_start": [255]}}
{"id": "gi_000034", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "What is specified in clause (b) of sub-section (3) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods"], "answer_start": [420]}}
{"id": "gi_000035", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "According to clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 2, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register"], "answer_start": [640]}}
{"id": "gi_000036", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "What does clause (d) of sub-section (3) of Section 2 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3"], "answer_start": [785]}}
{"id": "gi_000037", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "Under Section 2 sub-section (3), what is stated in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry."], "answer_start": [959]}}
{"id": "gi_000038", "title": "Section 3: Registrar of Geographical Indications .", "context": "(1) The Controller -General of Patents, Designs and\nTrade Marks appointed under sub-section ( 1) of section 3 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, shall be the\nRegistrar of Geographical Indications.\n(2) The Central Government may appoint such officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the\npurpose of discharging, under the superinten dence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the\nRegistrar under this Act, as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 3 sub-section (1) concerning registrar of geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["The Controller -General of Patents, Designs and\nTrade Marks appointed under sub-section ( 1) of section 3 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, shall be the\nRegistrar of Geographical Indications."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000039", "title": "Section 3: Registrar of Geographical Indications .", "context": "(1) The Controller -General of Patents, Designs and\nTrade Marks appointed under sub-section ( 1) of section 3 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, shall be the\nRegistrar of Geographical Indications.\n(2) The Central Government may appoint such officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the\npurpose of discharging, under the superinten dence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the\nRegistrar under this Act, as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge.", "question": "According to Section 3 sub-section (2), what is provided in relation to registrar of geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may appoint such officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the\npurpose of discharging, under the superinten dence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the\nRegistrar under this Act, as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge."], "answer_start": [196]}}
{"id": "gi_000040", "title": "Section 3: Registrar of Geographical Indications .", "context": "(1) The Controller -General of Patents, Designs and\nTrade Marks appointed under sub-section ( 1) of section 3 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, shall be the\nRegistrar of Geographical Indications.\n(2) The Central Government may appoint such officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the\npurpose of discharging, under the superinten dence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the\nRegistrar under this Act, as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge.", "question": "What does Section 3 provide regarding registrar of geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The Controller -General of Patents, Designs and\nTrade Marks appointed under sub-section ( 1) of section 3 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, shall be the\nRegistrar of Geographical Indications.\n(2) The Central Government may appoint such officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the\npurpose of discharging, under the superinten dence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the\nRegistrar under this Act, as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000043", "title": "Section 5: Geographical Indications Registry and office s thereof.", "context": "(1) For the purpose of this Act, ther e\nshall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(2) The head office of the Geographical Indications Registry shall be at such place as the Central\nGovernment may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the\nregistrations of geographical indications, there may be established at such places as the Central\nGovernment may think fit branch offices of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits\nwithin which an office of the Geographical Indications Registry may exercise its functions.", "question": "According to Section 5 sub-section (1), what is provided in relation to geographical indications registry and office s thereof?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purpose of this Act, ther e\nshall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Geographical Indications Registry."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000044", "title": "Section 5: Geographical Indications Registry and office s thereof.", "context": "(1) For the purpose of this Act, ther e\nshall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(2) The head office of the Geographical Indications Registry shall be at such place as the Central\nGovernment may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the\nregistrations of geographical indications, there may be established at such places as the Central\nGovernment may think fit branch offices of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits\nwithin which an office of the Geographical Indications Registry may exercise its functions.", "question": "What does Section 5 sub-section (2) provide regarding geographical indications registry and office s thereof?", "answers": {"text": ["The head office of the Geographical Indications Registry shall be at such place as the Central\nGovernment may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the\nregistrations of geographical indications, there may be established at such places as the Central\nGovernment may think fit branch offices of the Geographical Indications Registry."], "answer_start": [139]}}
{"id": "gi_000045", "title": "Section 5: Geographical Indications Registry and office s thereof.", "context": "(1) For the purpose of this Act, ther e\nshall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(2) The head office of the Geographical Indications Registry shall be at such place as the Central\nGovernment may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the\nregistrations of geographical indications, there may be established at such places as the Central\nGovernment may think fit branch offices of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits\nwithin which an office of the Geographical Indications Registry may exercise its functions.", "question": "Under Section 5 sub-section (3), what is stated about geographical indications registry and office s thereof?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits\nwithin which an office of the Geographical Indications Registry may exercise its functions."], "answer_start": [524]}}
{"id": "gi_000046", "title": "Section 5: Geographical Indications Registry and office s thereof.", "context": "(4) There shall be a seal of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 5 sub-section (4) concerning geographical indications registry and office s thereof?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be a seal of the Geographical Indications Registry."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000047", "title": "Section 5: Geographical Indications Registry and office s thereof.", "context": "(1) For the purpose of this Act, ther e\nshall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(2) The head office of the Geographical Indications Registry shall be at such place as the Central\nGovernment may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the\nregistrations of geographical indications, there may be established at such places as the Central\nGovernment may think fit branch offices of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits\nwithin which an office of the Geographical Indications Registry may exercise its functions.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "According to Section 5, what is provided in relation to geographical indications registry and office s thereof?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) For the purpose of this Act, ther e\nshall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(2) The head office of the Geographical Indications Registry shall be at such place as the Central\nGovernment may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the\nregistrations of geographical indications, there may be established at such places as the Central\nGovernment may think fit branch offices of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits\nwithin which an office of the Geographical Indications Registry may exercise its functions.\n(4) There shall be a seal of the Geographical Indications Registry."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000048", "title": "Section 7: Part A and Part B of the register.", "context": "(1) The register referred to in section 6 shall be divided into\ntwo Parts called respectively Part A and Part B.\n(2) The particulars relating to the registration of the geographical indications shall be incorporated and\nform Part A of the register in the prescribed manner.\n(3) The particulars relating to the registration of the authorised users shall be incorporated and form\npart of Part B of the register in the prescribed manner.", "question": "What does Section 7 sub-section (1) provide regarding part a and part b of the register?", "answers": {"text": ["The register referred to in section 6 shall be divided into\ntwo Parts called respectively Part A and Part B."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000049", "title": "Section 7: Part A and Part B of the register.", "context": "(1) The register referred to in section 6 shall be divided into\ntwo Parts called respectively Part A and Part B.\n(2) The particulars relating to the registration of the geographical indications shall be incorporated and\nform Part A of the register in the prescribed manner.\n(3) The particulars relating to the registration of the authorised users shall be incorporated and form\npart of Part B of the register in the prescribed manner.", "question": "Under Section 7 sub-section (2), what is stated about part a and part b of the register?", "answers": {"text": ["The particulars relating to the registration of the geographical indications shall be incorporated and\nform Part A of the register in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [117]}}
{"id": "gi_000050", "title": "Section 7: Part A and Part B of the register.", "context": "(1) The register referred to in section 6 shall be divided into\ntwo Parts called respectively Part A and Part B.\n(2) The particulars relating to the registration of the geographical indications shall be incorporated and\nform Part A of the register in the prescribed manner.\n(3) The particulars relating to the registration of the authorised users shall be incorporated and form\npart of Part B of the register in the prescribed manner.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 7 sub-section (3) concerning part a and part b of the register?", "answers": {"text": ["The particulars relating to the registration of the authorised users shall be incorporated and form\npart of Part B of the register in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [278]}}
{"id": "gi_000051", "title": "Section 7: Part A and Part B of the register.", "context": "(1) The register referred to in section 6 shall be divided into\ntwo Parts called respectively Part A and Part B.\n(2) The particulars relating to the registration of the geographical indications shall be incorporated and\nform Part A of the register in the prescribed manner.\n(3) The particulars relating to the registration of the authorised users shall be incorporated and form\npart of Part B of the register in the prescribed manner.", "question": "According to Section 7, what is provided in relation to part a and part b of the register?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The register referred to in section 6 shall be divided into\ntwo Parts called respectively Part A and Part B.\n(2) The particulars relating to the registration of the geographical indications shall be incorporated and\nform Part A of the register in the prescribed manner.\n(3) The particulars relating to the registration of the authorised users shall be incorporated and form\npart of Part B of the register in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000052", "title": "Section 8: Registration to be in respec t of particular goods and area.", "context": "(1) A geographical indication may\nbe registered in respect of any or all of the goods, comprised in such class of goods as may be classified\nby the Registrar and in respect of a defi nite territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory,\nas the case may be.\n(2) The Registrar shall classify the goods under sub -section (1), as far as may be, in accordance with\nthe International classification of goods for the purposes of registration of geographical indications.\n(3) The Registrar may publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of\ngoods referred to in sub-section (2).", "question": "What does Section 8 sub-section (1) provide regarding registration to be in respec t of particular goods and area?", "answers": {"text": ["A geographical indication may\nbe registered in respect of any or all of the goods, comprised in such class of goods as may be classified\nby the Registrar and in respect of a defi nite territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory,\nas the case may be."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000053", "title": "Section 8: Registration to be in respec t of particular goods and area.", "context": "(1) A geographical indication may\nbe registered in respect of any or all of the goods, comprised in such class of goods as may be classified\nby the Registrar and in respect of a defi nite territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory,\nas the case may be.\n(2) The Registrar shall classify the goods under sub -section (1), as far as may be, in accordance with\nthe International classification of goods for the purposes of registration of geographical indications.\n(3) The Registrar may publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of\ngoods referred to in sub-section (2).", "question": "Under Section 8 sub-section (2), what is stated about registration to be in respec t of particular goods and area?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall classify the goods under sub -section (1), as far as may be, in accordance with\nthe International classification of goods for the purposes of registration of geographical indications."], "answer_start": [279]}}
{"id": "gi_000054", "title": "Section 8: Registration to be in respec t of particular goods and area.", "context": "(1) A geographical indication may\nbe registered in respect of any or all of the goods, comprised in such class of goods as may be classified\nby the Registrar and in respect of a defi nite territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory,\nas the case may be.\n(2) The Registrar shall classify the goods under sub -section (1), as far as may be, in accordance with\nthe International classification of goods for the purposes of registration of geographical indications.\n(3) The Registrar may publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of\ngoods referred to in sub-section (2).", "question": "What is laid down in Section 8 sub-section (3) concerning registration to be in respec t of particular goods and area?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of\ngoods referred to in sub-section (2)."], "answer_start": [487]}}
{"id": "gi_000055", "title": "Section 8: Registration to be in respec t of particular goods and area.", "context": "(4) Any question arising as to the class within which any goods fall or the definite area as referred to\nin sub-section (1) in respect of which the geographical indication is to be registered or where any goods\nare not specified in the alphabetical index of goods published under sub-section (3) shall be determined by\nthe Registrar whose decision in the matter shall be final.", "question": "According to Section 8 sub-section (4), what is provided in relation to registration to be in respec t of particular goods and area?", "answers": {"text": ["Any question arising as to the class within which any goods fall or the definite area as referred to\nin sub-section (1) in respect of which the geographical indication is to be registered or where any goods\nare not specified in the alphabetical index of goods published under sub-section (3) shall be determined by\nthe Registrar whose decision in the matter shall be final."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000056", "title": "Section 8: Registration to be in respec t of particular goods and area.", "context": "(1) A geographical indication may\nbe registered in respect of any or all of the goods, comprised in such class of goods as may be classified\nby the Registrar and in respect of a defi nite territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory,\nas the case may be.\n(2) The Registrar shall classify the goods under sub -section (1), as far as may be, in accordance with\nthe International classification of goods for the purposes of registration of geographical indications.\n(3) The Registrar may publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of\ngoods referred to in sub-section (2).\n(4) Any question arising as to the class within which any goods fall or the definite area as referred to\nin sub-section (1) in respect of which the geographical indication is to be registered or where any goods\nare not specified in the alphabetical index of goods published under sub-section (3) shall be determined by\nthe Registrar whose decision in the matter shall be final.", "question": "What does Section 8 provide regarding registration to be in respec t of particular goods and area?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) A geographical indication may\nbe registered in respect of any or all of the goods, comprised in such class of goods as may be classified\nby the Registrar and in respect of a defi nite territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory,\nas the case may be.\n(2) The Registrar shall classify the goods under sub -section (1), as far as may be, in accordance with\nthe International classification of goods for the purposes of registration of geographical indications.\n(3) The Registrar may publish in the prescribed manner an alphabetical index of classification of\ngoods referred to in sub-section (2).\n(4) Any question arising as to the class within which any goods fall or the definite area as referred to\nin sub-section (1) in respect of which the geographical indication is to be registered or where any goods\nare not specified in the alphabetical index of goods published under sub-section (3) shall be determined by\nthe Registrar whose decision in the matter shall be final."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000057", "title": "Section 9: Prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications.", "context": "(a) the use of which would be likely to deceive or cause confusion; or\n(b) the use of which would be contrary to any law for the time being in force; or\n(c) which comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter; or", "question": "Under Section 9, what is stated about prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of which would be likely to deceive or cause confusion; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000058", "title": "Section 9: Prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications.", "context": "(a) the use of which would be likely to deceive or cause confusion; or\n(b) the use of which would be contrary to any law for the time being in force; or\n(c) which comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter; or", "question": "What is laid down in Section 9 concerning prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of which would be contrary to any law for the time being in force; or"], "answer_start": [75]}}
{"id": "gi_000059", "title": "Section 9: Prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications.", "context": "(a) the use of which would be likely to deceive or cause confusion; or\n(b) the use of which would be contrary to any law for the time being in force; or\n(c) which comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter; or", "question": "According to Section 9, what is provided in relation to prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["which comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter; or"], "answer_start": [157]}}
{"id": "gi_000060", "title": "Section 9: Prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications.", "context": "(d) which comprises or contains any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class\nor section of the citizens of India; or\n(e) which would otherwise be disentitled to protection in a court; or\n(f) which are determined to be generic names or indications of goods and are, therefore, not or\nceased to be protected in their country of origin, or which have fallen into disuse in that country; or", "question": "What does Section 9 provide regarding prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["which comprises or contains any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class\nor section of the citizens of India; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000061", "title": "Section 9: Prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications.", "context": "(d) which comprises or contains any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class\nor section of the citizens of India; or\n(e) which would otherwise be disentitled to protection in a court; or\n(f) which are determined to be generic names or indications of goods and are, therefore, not or\nceased to be protected in their country of origin, or which have fallen into disuse in that country; or", "question": "Under Section 9, what is stated about prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["which would otherwise be disentitled to protection in a court; or"], "answer_start": [146]}}
{"id": "gi_000062", "title": "Section 9: Prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications.", "context": "(d) which comprises or contains any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class\nor section of the citizens of India; or\n(e) which would otherwise be disentitled to protection in a court; or\n(f) which are determined to be generic names or indications of goods and are, therefore, not or\nceased to be protected in their country of origin, or which have fallen into disuse in that country; or", "question": "What is laid down in Section 9 concerning prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["which are determined to be generic names or indications of goods and are, therefore, not or\nceased to be protected in their country of origin, or which have fallen into disuse in that country; or"], "answer_start": [216]}}
{"id": "gi_000063", "title": "Section 9: Prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications.", "context": "(g) which, although literally true as to the territory, region or locality in which the goods\noriginate, but falsely represent to the persons that the goods originate in anot her territory, region or\nlocality, as the case may be,\nshall not be registered as a geographical indication.\nExplanation 1.—For the purposes of this section, “generic names or indications”, in relation to goods,\nmeans the name of a goods which, although relates to the place or the region where the goods was\noriginally produced or manufactured, has lost its original meaning and has become the common name of\nsuch goods and serves as a designa tion for or indication of the kind, nature, type or other property or\ncharacteristic of the goods.\nExplanation 2.—In determining whether the name has become generic, account shall be taken of all\nfactors including the existing situation in the region or place in which the name originates and the area of\nconsumption of the goods.", "question": "According to Section 9, what is provided in relation to prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["which, although literally true as to the territory, region or locality in which the goods\noriginate, but falsely represent to the persons that the goods originate in anot her territory, region or\nlocality, as the case may be,\nshall not be registered as a geographical indication.\nExplanation 1.—For the purposes of this section, “generic names or indications”, in relation to goods,\nmeans the name of a goods which, although relates to the place or the region where the goods was\noriginally produced or manufactured, has lost its original meaning and has become the common name of\nsuch goods and serves as a designa tion for or indication of the kind, nature, type or other property or\ncharacteristic of the goods.\nExplanation 2.—In determining whether the name has become generic, account shall be taken of all\nfactors including the existing situation in the region or place in which the name originates and the area of\nconsumption of the goods."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000064", "title": "Section 9: Prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications.", "context": "(g) which, although literally true as to the territory, region or locality in which the goods\noriginate, but falsely represent to the persons that the goods originate in anot her territory, region or\nlocality, as the case may be,\nshall not be registered as a geographical indication.\nExplanation 1.—For the purposes of this section, “generic names or indications”, in relation to goods,\nmeans the name of a goods which, although relates to the place or the region where the goods was\noriginally produced or manufactured, has lost its original meaning and has become the common name of\nsuch goods and serves as a designa tion for or indication of the kind, nature, type or other property or\ncharacteristic of the goods.\nExplanation 2.—In determining whether the name has become generic, account shall be taken of all\nfactors including the existing situation in the region or place in which the name originates and the area of\nconsumption of the goods.", "question": "Under Section 9, what is stated in Explanation 1?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this section, “generic names or indications”, in relation to goods,\nmeans the name of a goods which, although relates to the place or the region where the goods was\noriginally produced or manufactured, has lost its original meaning and has become the common name of\nsuch goods and serves as a designa tion for or indication of the kind, nature, type or other property or\ncharacteristic of the goods."], "answer_start": [299]}}
{"id": "gi_000065", "title": "Section 9: Prohibition of registration of certain geographical indications.", "context": "(g) which, although literally true as to the territory, region or locality in which the goods\noriginate, but falsely represent to the persons that the goods originate in anot her territory, region or\nlocality, as the case may be,\nshall not be registered as a geographical indication.\nExplanation 1.—For the purposes of this section, “generic names or indications”, in relation to goods,\nmeans the name of a goods which, although relates to the place or the region where the goods was\noriginally produced or manufactured, has lost its original meaning and has become the common name of\nsuch goods and serves as a designa tion for or indication of the kind, nature, type or other property or\ncharacteristic of the goods.\nExplanation 2.—In determining whether the name has become generic, account shall be taken of all\nfactors including the existing situation in the region or place in which the name originates and the area of\nconsumption of the goods.", "question": "What is explained in Explanation 2 to Section 9?", "answers": {"text": ["In determining whether the name has become generic, account shall be taken of all\nfactors including the existing situation in the region or place in which the name originates and the area of\nconsumption of the goods."], "answer_start": [734]}}
{"id": "gi_000066", "title": "Section 10: Registration of homonymous geographical indications.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of section 7,\na homonymous geographical indication may be registered under this Act, if the Registrar is satisfied, after\nconsidering the practical conditions under which the homonymous indication in question sh all be\ndifferentiated from other homonymous indications and the need to ensure equitable treatment of the\nproducers of the goods concerned, that the consumers of such goods shall not be confused or misled in\nconsequence of such registration.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 10 concerning registration of homonymous geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 7,\na homonymous geographical indication may be registered under this Act, if the Registrar is satisfied, after\nconsidering the practical conditions under which the homonymous indication in question sh all be\ndifferentiated from other homonymous indications and the need to ensure equitable treatment of the\nproducers of the goods concerned, that the consumers of such goods shall not be confused or misled in\nconsequence of such registration."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000067", "title": "Section 10: Registration of homonymous geographical indications.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of section 7,\na homonymous geographical indication may be registered under this Act, if the Registrar is satisfied, after\nconsidering the practical conditions under which the homonymous indication in question sh all be\ndifferentiated from other homonymous indications and the need to ensure equitable treatment of the\nproducers of the goods concerned, that the consumers of such goods shall not be confused or misled in\nconsequence of such registration.", "question": "According to Section 10, what is provided in relation to registration of homonymous geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 7,\na homonymous geographical indication may be registered under this Act, if the Registrar is satisfied, after\nconsidering the practical conditions under which the homonymous indication in question sh all be\ndifferentiated from other homonymous indications and the need to ensure equitable treatment of the\nproducers of the goods concerned, that the consumers of such goods shall not be confused or misled in\nconsequence of such registration."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000068", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(1) Any association of persons or producers or any organisation\nor authority established by or under any law for the time being in force representing the interest of the\nproducers of the concerned goods, who are desirous of registering a geographical indication in relation to\nsuch goods shall apply in writing to the Registrar in such form and in such manner and accompanied by\nsuch fees as may be prescribed for the registration of the geographical indication.", "question": "What does Section 11 sub-section (1) provide regarding application for registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Any association of persons or producers or any organisation\nor authority established by or under any law for the time being in force representing the interest of the\nproducers of the concerned goods, who are desirous of registering a geographical indication in relation to\nsuch goods shall apply in writing to the Registrar in such form and in such manner and accompanied by\nsuch fees as may be prescribed for the registration of the geographical indication."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000069", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "Under Section 11 sub-section (2), what is stated about application for registration?", "answers": {"text": ["The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000070", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "What is specified in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "gi_000071", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "According to clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 11, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply"], "answer_start": [578]}}
{"id": "gi_000072", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "What does clause (c) of sub-section (2) of Section 11 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured"], "answer_start": [651]}}
{"id": "gi_000073", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "Under Section 11 sub-section (2), what is stated in clause (d)?", "answers": {"text": ["the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both"], "answer_start": [800]}}
{"id": "gi_000074", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "What is specified in clause (e) of sub-section (2) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and"], "answer_start": [951]}}
{"id": "gi_000075", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "According to clause (f) of sub-section (2) of Section 11, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["such other particulars as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [1159]}}
{"id": "gi_000076", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "What does Section 11 sub-section (3) provide regarding application for registration?", "answers": {"text": ["A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods."], "answer_start": [1208]}}
{"id": "gi_000077", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(4) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be filed in the office of the Geographical Indications\nRegistry within whose territorial limits, the territory of the country or the region or locality in the country\nto which the geographical indication relates is situated:\nProvided that where such territory, region or locality, as the case may be, is not situated i n India, the\napplication shall be filed in the office of the Geographical Indications Registry within whose territorial\nlimits the place mentioned in the address for services in India as disclosed in the application, is situated.\n(5) Every applications un der sub-section (1) shall be examined by the Registrar in su ch manner as\nmay be prescribed.\n(6) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it\nabsolutely or subject to such amendments, modification, conditions or limitations, if any, as he thinks fit.", "question": "Under Section 11 sub-section (4), what is stated about application for registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application under sub-section (1) shall be filed in the office of the Geographical Indications\nRegistry within whose territorial limits, the territory of the country or the region or locality in the country\nto which the geographical indication relates is situated:\nProvided that where such territory, region or locality, as the case may be, is not situated i n India, the\napplication shall be filed in the office of the Geographical Indications Registry within whose territorial\nlimits the place mentioned in the address for services in India as disclosed in the application, is situated."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000078", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(4) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be filed in the office of the Geographical Indications\nRegistry within whose territorial limits, the territory of the country or the region or locality in the country\nto which the geographical indication relates is situated:\nProvided that where such territory, region or locality, as the case may be, is not situated i n India, the\napplication shall be filed in the office of the Geographical Indications Registry within whose territorial\nlimits the place mentioned in the address for services in India as disclosed in the application, is situated.\n(5) Every applications un der sub-section (1) shall be examined by the Registrar in su ch manner as\nmay be prescribed.\n(6) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it\nabsolutely or subject to such amendments, modification, conditions or limitations, if any, as he thinks fit.", "question": "What does the proviso to Section 11 sub-section (4) state?", "answers": {"text": ["where such territory, region or locality, as the case may be, is not situated i n India, the\napplication shall be filed in the office of the Geographical Indications Registry within whose territorial\nlimits the place mentioned in the address for services in India as disclosed in the application, is situated."], "answer_start": [289]}}
{"id": "gi_000079", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(4) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be filed in the office of the Geographical Indications\nRegistry within whose territorial limits, the territory of the country or the region or locality in the country\nto which the geographical indication relates is situated:\nProvided that where such territory, region or locality, as the case may be, is not situated i n India, the\napplication shall be filed in the office of the Geographical Indications Registry within whose territorial\nlimits the place mentioned in the address for services in India as disclosed in the application, is situated.\n(5) Every applications un der sub-section (1) shall be examined by the Registrar in su ch manner as\nmay be prescribed.\n(6) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it\nabsolutely or subject to such amendments, modification, conditions or limitations, if any, as he thinks fit.", "question": "According to Section 11 sub-section (5), what is provided in relation to application for registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Every applications un der sub-section (1) shall be examined by the Registrar in su ch manner as\nmay be prescribed."], "answer_start": [603]}}
{"id": "gi_000080", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(4) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be filed in the office of the Geographical Indications\nRegistry within whose territorial limits, the territory of the country or the region or locality in the country\nto which the geographical indication relates is situated:\nProvided that where such territory, region or locality, as the case may be, is not situated i n India, the\napplication shall be filed in the office of the Geographical Indications Registry within whose territorial\nlimits the place mentioned in the address for services in India as disclosed in the application, is situated.\n(5) Every applications un der sub-section (1) shall be examined by the Registrar in su ch manner as\nmay be prescribed.\n(6) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it\nabsolutely or subject to such amendments, modification, conditions or limitations, if any, as he thinks fit.", "question": "What does Section 11 sub-section (6) provide regarding application for registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it\nabsolutely or subject to such amendments, modification, conditions or limitations, if any, as he thinks fit."], "answer_start": [722]}}
{"id": "gi_000081", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(7) In the case of refusal or conditional acceptance of application, the Registrar shall record in writing\nthe grounds for such refusal or conditional acceptance and the materials used by him in arriving at his\ndecision.", "question": "Under Section 11 sub-section (7), what is stated about application for registration?", "answers": {"text": ["In the case of refusal or conditional acceptance of application, the Registrar shall record in writing\nthe grounds for such refusal or conditional acceptance and the materials used by him in arriving at his\ndecision."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000082", "title": "Section 12: Withdrawal of acceptance.", "context": "(a) that the application has been accepted in error, or\n(b) that in the circumstances of the case the geographical indication should not be registered or\nshould be registered subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from\nthe conditions or limitations subject to which the application has been accepted,\nthe Registrar may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, withdraw the acceptance and proceed as if\nthe application had not been accepted.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 12 concerning withdrawal of acceptance?", "answers": {"text": ["that the application has been accepted in error, or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000083", "title": "Section 12: Withdrawal of acceptance.", "context": "(a) that the application has been accepted in error, or\n(b) that in the circumstances of the case the geographical indication should not be registered or\nshould be registered subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from\nthe conditions or limitations subject to which the application has been accepted,\nthe Registrar may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, withdraw the acceptance and proceed as if\nthe application had not been accepted.", "question": "According to Section 12, what is provided in relation to withdrawal of acceptance?", "answers": {"text": ["that in the circumstances of the case the geographical indication should not be registered or\nshould be registered subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from\nthe conditions or limitations subject to which the application has been accepted,\nthe Registrar may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, withdraw the acceptance and proceed as if\nthe application had not been accepted."], "answer_start": [60]}}
{"id": "gi_000084", "title": "Section 12: Withdrawal of acceptance.", "context": "Where, after the acceptance of an application for registration of a\ngeographical indication but before its registration, the Registrar is satisfied,—\n(a) that the application has been accepted in error, or\n(b) that in the circumstances of the case the geographical indication should not be registered or\nshould be registered subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from\nthe conditions or limitations subject to which the application has been accepted,\nthe Registrar may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, withdraw the acceptance and proceed as if\nthe application had not been accepted.", "question": "What does Section 12 provide regarding withdrawal of acceptance?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, after the acceptance of an application for registration of a\ngeographical indication but before its registration, the Registrar is satisfied,—\n(a) that the application has been accepted in error, or\n(b) that in the circumstances of the case the geographical indication should not be registered or\nshould be registered subject to conditions or limitations or to conditions additional to or different from\nthe conditions or limitations subject to which the application has been accepted,\nthe Registrar may, after hearing the applicant if he so desires, withdraw the acceptance and proceed as if\nthe application had not been accepted."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000085", "title": "Section 13: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a geographical\nindication has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Registrar\nshall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or\nlimitations, if any, subject t o which it has been accepted, to be advertised in su ch manner as may be\nprescribed.\n(2) Where after advertisement of an application—\n(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 15,\nthe Registrar may, in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or instead of causing the\napplication to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner, the correction made in the application.", "question": "Under Section 13 sub-section (1), what is stated about advertisement of application?", "answers": {"text": ["When an application for registration of a geographical\nindication has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Registrar\nshall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or\nlimitations, if any, subject t o which it has been accepted, to be advertised in su ch manner as may be\nprescribed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000086", "title": "Section 13: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a geographical\nindication has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Registrar\nshall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or\nlimitations, if any, subject t o which it has been accepted, to be advertised in su ch manner as may be\nprescribed.\n(2) Where after advertisement of an application—\n(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 15,\nthe Registrar may, in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or instead of causing the\napplication to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner, the correction made in the application.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 13 sub-section (2) concerning advertisement of application?", "answers": {"text": ["Where after advertisement of an application—\n(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 15,\nthe Registrar may, in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or instead of causing the\napplication to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner, the correction made in the application."], "answer_start": [392]}}
{"id": "gi_000087", "title": "Section 13: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a geographical\nindication has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Registrar\nshall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or\nlimitations, if any, subject t o which it has been accepted, to be advertised in su ch manner as may be\nprescribed.\n(2) Where after advertisement of an application—\n(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 15,\nthe Registrar may, in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or instead of causing the\napplication to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner, the correction made in the application.", "question": "According to clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 13, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["an error in the application has been corrected; or"], "answer_start": [441]}}
{"id": "gi_000088", "title": "Section 13: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a geographical\nindication has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Registrar\nshall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or\nlimitations, if any, subject t o which it has been accepted, to be advertised in su ch manner as may be\nprescribed.\n(2) Where after advertisement of an application—\n(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 15,\nthe Registrar may, in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or instead of causing the\napplication to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner, the correction made in the application.", "question": "What does clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 13 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the application has been permitted to be amended under section 15,\nthe Registrar may, in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or instead of causing the\napplication to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner, the correction made in the application."], "answer_start": [496]}}
{"id": "gi_000089", "title": "Section 13: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a geographical\nindication has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Registrar\nshall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or\nlimitations, if any, subject t o which it has been accepted, to be advertised in su ch manner as may be\nprescribed.\n(2) Where after advertisement of an application—\n(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 15,\nthe Registrar may, in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or instead of causing the\napplication to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner, the correction made in the application.", "question": "Under Section 13, what is stated about advertisement of application?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) When an application for registration of a geographical\nindication has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Registrar\nshall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or\nlimitations, if any, subject t o which it has been accepted, to be advertised in su ch manner as may be\nprescribed.\n(2) Where after advertisement of an application—\n(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 15,\nthe Registrar may, in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or instead of causing the\napplication to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner, the correction made in the application."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000090", "title": "Section 14: Opposition to registration .", "context": "(1) Any person may, within three months from the date of\nadvertisement or readvertisement of an application for registration or within such further period, not\nexceeding one month, in the aggregate, as the Registrar, on application made to him in such manner and\non payment of such fee as may be prescribed allows, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner to the\nRegistrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within t wo\nmonths from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall sent\nto the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter -statement of the grounds on which he relies for his\napplication, and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the\nperson giving notice of opposition.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 14 sub-section (1) concerning opposition to registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person may, within three months from the date of\nadvertisement or readvertisement of an application for registration or within such further period, not\nexceeding one month, in the aggregate, as the Registrar, on application made to him in such manner and\non payment of such fee as may be prescribed allows, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner to the\nRegistrar, of opposition to the registration."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000091", "title": "Section 14: Opposition to registration .", "context": "(1) Any person may, within three months from the date of\nadvertisement or readvertisement of an application for registration or within such further period, not\nexceeding one month, in the aggregate, as the Registrar, on application made to him in such manner and\non payment of such fee as may be prescribed allows, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner to the\nRegistrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within t wo\nmonths from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall sent\nto the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter -statement of the grounds on which he relies for his\napplication, and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the\nperson giving notice of opposition.", "question": "According to Section 14 sub-section (2), what is provided in relation to opposition to registration?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within t wo\nmonths from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall sent\nto the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter -statement of the grounds on which he relies for his\napplication, and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application."], "answer_start": [420]}}
{"id": "gi_000092", "title": "Section 14: Opposition to registration .", "context": "(1) Any person may, within three months from the date of\nadvertisement or readvertisement of an application for registration or within such further period, not\nexceeding one month, in the aggregate, as the Registrar, on application made to him in such manner and\non payment of such fee as may be prescribed allows, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner to the\nRegistrar, of opposition to the registration.\n(2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within t wo\nmonths from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall sent\nto the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter -statement of the grounds on which he relies for his\napplication, and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.\n(3) If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the\nperson giving notice of opposition.", "question": "What does Section 14 sub-section (3) provide regarding opposition to registration?", "answers": {"text": ["If the applicant sends such counter -statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the\nperson giving notice of opposition."], "answer_start": [828]}}
{"id": "gi_000093", "title": "Section 14: Opposition to registration .", "context": "(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely s hall be submitted in such\nmanner and within the such time as may be prescribed to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an\nopportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and con sidering the evidence, decide\nwhether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may\ntake into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.\n(6) Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter -statement after\nreceipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require\nhim to give security for the costs of proceeding bef ore him, and in default of such secu rity being duly\ngiven, may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned.", "question": "Under Section 14 sub-section (4), what is stated about opposition to registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely s hall be submitted in such\nmanner and within the such time as may be prescribed to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an\nopportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000094", "title": "Section 14: Opposition to registration .", "context": "(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely s hall be submitted in such\nmanner and within the such time as may be prescribed to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an\nopportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and con sidering the evidence, decide\nwhether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may\ntake into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.\n(6) Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter -statement after\nreceipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require\nhim to give security for the costs of proceeding bef ore him, and in default of such secu rity being duly\ngiven, may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 14 sub-section (5) concerning opposition to registration?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and con sidering the evidence, decide\nwhether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may\ntake into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not."], "answer_start": [255]}}
{"id": "gi_000095", "title": "Section 14: Opposition to registration .", "context": "(4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely s hall be submitted in such\nmanner and within the such time as may be prescribed to the Registrar, and the Registrar shall give an\nopportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.\n(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and con sidering the evidence, decide\nwhether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted, and may\ntake into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not.\n(6) Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter -statement after\nreceipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require\nhim to give security for the costs of proceeding bef ore him, and in default of such secu rity being duly\ngiven, may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned.", "question": "According to Section 14 sub-section (6), what is provided in relation to opposition to registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter -statement after\nreceipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require\nhim to give security for the costs of proceeding bef ore him, and in default of such secu rity being duly\ngiven, may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned."], "answer_start": [553]}}
{"id": "gi_000096", "title": "Section 14: Opposition to registration .", "context": "(7) The Registrar may, on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of\nopposition or a counter-statement on such terms as he thinks just.", "question": "What does Section 14 sub-section (7) provide regarding opposition to registration?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of\nopposition or a counter-statement on such terms as he thinks just."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000100", "title": "Section 16: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 12, when an application for registration of\na geographical indication has been accepted and either—\n(a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or\n(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the\napplicant,\nthe Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said geographical\nindication and the authorised users, if any, mentioned in the application and the geographical indication\nand the authorised users when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said\napplication and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 84, be deemed to be the date of\nregistration.\n(2) On the registration of a geographical indication, the Registrar shall issue each to the applicant and\nthe authorised users, if registered with the geographical indication, a certificate in such form as may be\nprescribed of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a geographical indication is not co mpleted within twelve months fro m the\ndate of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving\nnotice to the applicant in the prescribed manner , treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed\nwithin the time specified in that behalf in the notice.", "question": "What does Section 16 sub-section (1) provide regarding registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 12, when an application for registration of\na geographical indication has been accepted and either—\n(a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or\n(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the\napplicant,\nthe Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said geographical\nindication and the authorised users, if any, mentioned in the application and the geographical indication\nand the authorised users when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said\napplication and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 84, be deemed to be the date of\nregistration."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000101", "title": "Section 16: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 12, when an application for registration of\na geographical indication has been accepted and either—\n(a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or\n(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the\napplicant,\nthe Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said geographical\nindication and the authorised users, if any, mentioned in the application and the geographical indication\nand the authorised users when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said\napplication and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 84, be deemed to be the date of\nregistration.\n(2) On the registration of a geographical indication, the Registrar shall issue each to the applicant and\nthe authorised users, if registered with the geographical indication, a certificate in such form as may be\nprescribed of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a geographical indication is not co mpleted within twelve months fro m the\ndate of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving\nnotice to the applicant in the prescribed manner , treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed\nwithin the time specified in that behalf in the notice.", "question": "Under Section 16 sub-section (1), what is stated in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or"], "answer_start": [145]}}
{"id": "gi_000102", "title": "Section 16: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 12, when an application for registration of\na geographical indication has been accepted and either—\n(a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or\n(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the\napplicant,\nthe Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said geographical\nindication and the authorised users, if any, mentioned in the application and the geographical indication\nand the authorised users when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said\napplication and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 84, be deemed to be the date of\nregistration.\n(2) On the registration of a geographical indication, the Registrar shall issue each to the applicant and\nthe authorised users, if registered with the geographical indication, a certificate in such form as may be\nprescribed of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a geographical indication is not co mpleted within twelve months fro m the\ndate of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving\nnotice to the applicant in the prescribed manner , treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed\nwithin the time specified in that behalf in the notice.", "question": "What is specified in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 16?", "answers": {"text": ["the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the\napplicant,\nthe Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said geographical\nindication and the authorised users, if any, mentioned in the application and the geographical indication\nand the authorised users when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said\napplication and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 84, be deemed to be the date of\nregistration."], "answer_start": [240]}}
{"id": "gi_000103", "title": "Section 16: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 12, when an application for registration of\na geographical indication has been accepted and either—\n(a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or\n(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the\napplicant,\nthe Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said geographical\nindication and the authorised users, if any, mentioned in the application and the geographical indication\nand the authorised users when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said\napplication and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 84, be deemed to be the date of\nregistration.\n(2) On the registration of a geographical indication, the Registrar shall issue each to the applicant and\nthe authorised users, if registered with the geographical indication, a certificate in such form as may be\nprescribed of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a geographical indication is not co mpleted within twelve months fro m the\ndate of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving\nnotice to the applicant in the prescribed manner , treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed\nwithin the time specified in that behalf in the notice.", "question": "According to Section 16 sub-section (2), what is provided in relation to registration?", "answers": {"text": ["On the registration of a geographical indication, the Registrar shall issue each to the applicant and\nthe authorised users, if registered with the geographical indication, a certificate in such form as may be\nprescribed of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry."], "answer_start": [766]}}
{"id": "gi_000104", "title": "Section 16: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 12, when an application for registration of\na geographical indication has been accepted and either—\n(a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or\n(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the\napplicant,\nthe Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said geographical\nindication and the authorised users, if any, mentioned in the application and the geographical indication\nand the authorised users when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said\napplication and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 84, be deemed to be the date of\nregistration.\n(2) On the registration of a geographical indication, the Registrar shall issue each to the applicant and\nthe authorised users, if registered with the geographical indication, a certificate in such form as may be\nprescribed of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a geographical indication is not co mpleted within twelve months fro m the\ndate of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving\nnotice to the applicant in the prescribed manner , treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed\nwithin the time specified in that behalf in the notice.", "question": "What does Section 16 sub-section (3) provide regarding registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Where registration of a geographical indication is not co mpleted within twelve months fro m the\ndate of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving\nnotice to the applicant in the prescribed manner , treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed\nwithin the time specified in that behalf in the notice."], "answer_start": [1082]}}
{"id": "gi_000105", "title": "Section 16: Registration.", "context": "(4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a\nclerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "Under Section 16 sub-section (4), what is stated about registration?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a\nclerical error or an obvious mistake."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000106", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 17 sub-section (1) concerning application for registration as authorised user?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000107", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "According to Section 17 sub-section (2), what is provided in relation to application for registration as authorised user?", "answers": {"text": ["The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [283]}}
{"id": "gi_000108", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "What does Section 17 sub-section (3) provide regarding application for registration as authorised user?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication."], "answer_start": [576]}}
{"id": "gi_000109", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "Under Section 17 sub-section (3), what is stated in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["the filing and examination of the application"], "answer_start": [624]}}
{"id": "gi_000110", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "What is specified in clause (b) of sub-section (3) of Section 17?", "answers": {"text": ["the refusal and acceptance of registration"], "answer_start": [675]}}
{"id": "gi_000111", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "According to clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 17, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["withdrawal of acceptance of application"], "answer_start": [723]}}
{"id": "gi_000112", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "What does clause (d) of sub-section (3) of Section 17 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["advertisement of application"], "answer_start": [768]}}
{"id": "gi_000113", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "Under Section 17 sub-section (3), what is stated in clause (e)?", "answers": {"text": ["opposition to registration"], "answer_start": [802]}}
{"id": "gi_000114", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "What is specified in clause (f) of sub-section (3) of Section 17?", "answers": {"text": ["correction or error in an amendment of the application; and"], "answer_start": [834]}}
{"id": "gi_000115", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "According to clause (g) of sub-section (3) of Section 17, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication."], "answer_start": [898]}}
{"id": "gi_000116", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "What does Section 17 provide regarding application for registration as authorised user?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000117", "title": "Section 18: Duration, renewal, removal and restoration of registration .", "context": "(1) The registration of a\ngeographical indication shall be for a period of ten years, but may be renewed from time to time in\naccordance with the provisions of this section.\n(2) The registration of an authorised user shall be for a period of ten years or for the period till the date\non which the registration of the geographical indication in respect of which the au thorised user is\nregistered expires, whichever is earlier.\n(3) The Registrar shall, on application made in the prescribed manner, by the registe red proprietor or\nby the authorised user and within the prescribed period and subject to the payment of the prescribed fee,\nrenew the registration of the geographical indication or authorised user, as the case may be, for a period of\nten years from the dat e of expiration of the original registration or of the last renewal of registration, as\nthe case may be (which date is in this section referred to as the expiration of the last registration).", "question": "Under Section 18 sub-section (1), what is stated about duration, renewal, removal and restoration of registration?", "answers": {"text": ["The registration of a\ngeographical indication shall be for a period of ten years, but may be renewed from time to time in\naccordance with the provisions of this section."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000118", "title": "Section 18: Duration, renewal, removal and restoration of registration .", "context": "(1) The registration of a\ngeographical indication shall be for a period of ten years, but may be renewed from time to time in\naccordance with the provisions of this section.\n(2) The registration of an authorised user shall be for a period of ten years or for the period till the date\non which the registration of the geographical indication in respect of which the au thorised user is\nregistered expires, whichever is earlier.\n(3) The Registrar shall, on application made in the prescribed manner, by the registe red proprietor or\nby the authorised user and within the prescribed period and subject to the payment of the prescribed fee,\nrenew the registration of the geographical indication or authorised user, as the case may be, for a period of\nten years from the dat e of expiration of the original registration or of the last renewal of registration, as\nthe case may be (which date is in this section referred to as the expiration of the last registration).", "question": "What is laid down in Section 18 sub-section (2) concerning duration, renewal, removal and restoration of registration?", "answers": {"text": ["The registration of an authorised user shall be for a period of ten years or for the period till the date\non which the registration of the geographical indication in respect of which the au thorised user is\nregistered expires, whichever is earlier."], "answer_start": [178]}}
{"id": "gi_000119", "title": "Section 18: Duration, renewal, removal and restoration of registration .", "context": "(1) The registration of a\ngeographical indication shall be for a period of ten years, but may be renewed from time to time in\naccordance with the provisions of this section.\n(2) The registration of an authorised user shall be for a period of ten years or for the period till the date\non which the registration of the geographical indication in respect of which the au thorised user is\nregistered expires, whichever is earlier.\n(3) The Registrar shall, on application made in the prescribed manner, by the registe red proprietor or\nby the authorised user and within the prescribed period and subject to the payment of the prescribed fee,\nrenew the registration of the geographical indication or authorised user, as the case may be, for a period of\nten years from the dat e of expiration of the original registration or of the last renewal of registration, as\nthe case may be (which date is in this section referred to as the expiration of the last registration).", "question": "According to Section 18 sub-section (3), what is provided in relation to duration, renewal, removal and restoration of registration?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, on application made in the prescribed manner, by the registe red proprietor or\nby the authorised user and within the prescribed period and subject to the payment of the prescribed fee,\nrenew the registration of the geographical indication or authorised user, as the case may be, for a period of\nten years from the dat e of expiration of the original registration or of the last renewal of registration, as\nthe case may be (which date is in this section referred to as the expiration of the last registration)."], "answer_start": [431]}}
{"id": "gi_000120", "title": "Section 18: Duration, renewal, removal and restoration of registration .", "context": "(4) At the prescribed time before the expiration of the last reg istration of a geographical indication or\nthe authorised user, as the case may be, the Registrar shall send notice in the prescribed manner to the\nregistered p roprietor or the authorised user , as the case may be, of the date of expiration and the\nconditions as to payment of fees and otherwise upon which a renewal of registration may be obtained,\nand, if at the expiration of time prescribed in that behalf those conditions have not been duly complied\nwith, the Registrar may remove the geographical indication or the authorised user, as the case may be,\nfrom the register:\nProvided that the Registrar shall not remove the geographical indication or the authorised user, as the\ncase may be, from the register, if an application is made in the prescribed form and the prescribed fee and\nsurcharge i s paid within six months from th e expiration of the last registration of the geographical\nindication or the authorised user, as the case may be, and shall renew the registration of geographical\nindication or the authorised user, as the case may be, for a period of ten years under sub-section (3).", "question": "What does Section 18 sub-section (4) provide regarding duration, renewal, removal and restoration of registration?", "answers": {"text": ["At the prescribed time before the expiration of the last reg istration of a geographical indication or\nthe authorised user, as the case may be, the Registrar shall send notice in the prescribed manner to the\nregistered p roprietor or the authorised user , as the case may be, of the date of expiration and the\nconditions as to payment of fees and otherwise upon which a renewal of registration may be obtained,\nand, if at the expiration of time prescribed in that behalf those conditions have not been duly complied\nwith, the Registrar may remove the geographical indication or the authorised user, as the case may be,\nfrom the register:\nProvided that the Registrar shall not remove the geographical indication or the authorised user, as the\ncase may be, from the register, if an application is made in the prescribed form and the prescribed fee and\nsurcharge i s paid within six months from th e expiration of the last registration of the geographical\nindication or the authorised user, as the case may be, and shall renew the registration of geographical\nindication or the authorised user, as the case may be, for a period of ten years under sub-section (3)."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000121", "title": "Section 18: Duration, renewal, removal and restoration of registration .", "context": "(4) At the prescribed time before the expiration of the last reg istration of a geographical indication or\nthe authorised user, as the case may be, the Registrar shall send notice in the prescribed manner to the\nregistered p roprietor or the authorised user , as the case may be, of the date of expiration and the\nconditions as to payment of fees and otherwise upon which a renewal of registration may be obtained,\nand, if at the expiration of time prescribed in that behalf those conditions have not been duly complied\nwith, the Registrar may remove the geographical indication or the authorised user, as the case may be,\nfrom the register:\nProvided that the Registrar shall not remove the geographical indication or the authorised user, as the\ncase may be, from the register, if an application is made in the prescribed form and the prescribed fee and\nsurcharge i s paid within six months from th e expiration of the last registration of the geographical\nindication or the authorised user, as the case may be, and shall renew the registration of geographical\nindication or the authorised user, as the case may be, for a period of ten years under sub-section (3).", "question": "Under Section 18 sub-section (4), what is provided in the proviso?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar shall not remove the geographical indication or the authorised user, as the\ncase may be, from the register, if an application is made in the prescribed form and the prescribed fee and\nsurcharge i s paid within six months from th e expiration of the last registration of the geographical\nindication or the authorised user, as the case may be, and shall renew the registration of geographical\nindication or the authorised user, as the case may be, for a period of ten years under sub-section (3)."], "answer_start": [656]}}
{"id": "gi_000122", "title": "Section 18: Duration, renewal, removal and restoration of registration .", "context": "(5) Where a geographical indication or authorised user, as the case may be, has been removed from the\nregister for non -payment of the prescribed fee, the Registrar shall, after six mon ths and within one year\nfrom the expiration of the last registration of the geographical indication or the authorised user, as the case\nmay be, on receipt of an application in the prescribed form and on payment of the prescribed fee, if\nsatisfied that it is just so to do, restore the geographical indication or the authorised user, as the case may\nbe, to the register and renew registration of the geographical indication or authorised user, as the case may\nbe, either generally or subject to such condition or limitation as he thinks fit to impose, for a period of ten\nyears from the expiration of the last registration.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 18 sub-section (5) concerning duration, renewal, removal and restoration of registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a geographical indication or authorised user, as the case may be, has been removed from the\nregister for non -payment of the prescribed fee, the Registrar shall, after six mon ths and within one year\nfrom the expiration of the last registration of the geographical indication or the authorised user, as the case\nmay be, on receipt of an application in the prescribed form and on payment of the prescribed fee, if\nsatisfied that it is just so to do, restore the geographical indication or the authorised user, as the case may\nbe, to the register and renew registration of the geographical indication or authorised user, as the case may\nbe, either generally or subject to such condition or limitation as he thinks fit to impose, for a period of ten\nyears from the expiration of the last registration."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000123", "title": "Section 19: Effect of removal from register for failure to pay fee for renewal .", "context": "(a) that there has been no bona fide trade use of the geographical indication which has been\nremoved within the two years immediately preceding its removal; or\n(b) that no deception or confusion would be likely to arise from the use of the geographical\nindication which is the subject of the application for registration by reason of any previous use of the\ngeographical indication which has been removed.", "question": "According to Section 19, what is provided in relation to effect of removal from register for failure to pay fee for renewal?", "answers": {"text": ["that there has been no bona fide trade use of the geographical indication which has been\nremoved within the two years immediately preceding its removal; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000124", "title": "Section 19: Effect of removal from register for failure to pay fee for renewal .", "context": "(a) that there has been no bona fide trade use of the geographical indication which has been\nremoved within the two years immediately preceding its removal; or\n(b) that no deception or confusion would be likely to arise from the use of the geographical\nindication which is the subject of the application for registration by reason of any previous use of the\ngeographical indication which has been removed.", "question": "What does Section 19 provide regarding effect of removal from register for failure to pay fee for renewal?", "answers": {"text": ["that no deception or confusion would be likely to arise from the use of the geographical\nindication which is the subject of the application for registration by reason of any previous use of the\ngeographical indication which has been removed."], "answer_start": [164]}}
{"id": "gi_000125", "title": "Section 19: Effect of removal from register for failure to pay fee for renewal .", "context": "Where a geographical\nindication has been removed from the register for fa ilure to pay the fee for renewal, it shall nevertheless,\nfor the purpose of any application for the registration of another geographical indication during one year,\nnext after the date of removal, be deemed to be a geographical indication already on th e register, unless\nthe Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, is satisfied either—\n(a) that there has been no bona fide trade use of the geographical indication which has been\nremoved within the two years immediately preceding its removal; or\n(b) that no deception or confusion would be likely to arise from the use of the geographical\nindication which is the subject of the application for registration by reason of any previous use of the\ngeographical indication which has been removed.", "question": "Under Section 19, what is stated about effect of removal from register for failure to pay fee for renewal?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a geographical\nindication has been removed from the register for fa ilure to pay the fee for renewal, it shall nevertheless,\nfor the purpose of any application for the registration of another geographical indication during one year,\nnext after the date of removal, be deemed to be a geographical indication already on th e register, unless\nthe Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, is satisfied either—\n(a) that there has been no bona fide trade use of the geographical indication which has been\nremoved within the two years immediately preceding its removal; or\n(b) that no deception or confusion would be likely to arise from the use of the geographical\nindication which is the subject of the application for registration by reason of any previous use of the\ngeographical indication which has been removed."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000126", "title": "Section 20: No action for infringement of unregistered geographical indication .", "context": "(1) No person shall be\nentitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an\nunregistered geographical indication.\n(2) Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to affect rights of action against any person for passing off\ngoods as the goods of another person or the remedies in respect thereof.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 20 sub-section (1) concerning no action for infringement of unregistered geographical indication?", "answers": {"text": ["No person shall be\nentitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an\nunregistered geographical indication."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000127", "title": "Section 20: No action for infringement of unregistered geographical indication .", "context": "(1) No person shall be\nentitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an\nunregistered geographical indication.\n(2) Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to affect rights of action against any person for passing off\ngoods as the goods of another person or the remedies in respect thereof.", "question": "According to Section 20 sub-section (2), what is provided in relation to no action for infringement of unregistered geographical indication?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to affect rights of action against any person for passing off\ngoods as the goods of another person or the remedies in respect thereof."], "answer_start": [164]}}
{"id": "gi_000128", "title": "Section 20: No action for infringement of unregistered geographical indication .", "context": "(1) No person shall be\nentitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an\nunregistered geographical indication.\n(2) Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to affect rights of action against any person for passing off\ngoods as the goods of another person or the remedies in respect thereof.", "question": "What does Section 20 provide regarding no action for infringement of unregistered geographical indication?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) No person shall be\nentitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an\nunregistered geographical indication.\n(2) Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to affect rights of action against any person for passing off\ngoods as the goods of another person or the remedies in respect thereof."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000146", "title": "Section 23: Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity.", "context": "(1) In all legal proceedings relating to a\ngeographical indication, the certificate of registration granted in this regard by the Registrar under this\nAct, being a copy of the entry in the register under the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry, shall\nbe prima facie evidence of the validity thereof and be admissible in all courts before whom without\nfurther proof or production of the original.\n(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to be affect the right of action in respect of an unregistered\ngeographical indication.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 23 sub-section (1) concerning registration to be prima facie evidence of validity?", "answers": {"text": ["In all legal proceedings relating to a\ngeographical indication, the certificate of registration granted in this regard by the Registrar under this\nAct, being a copy of the entry in the register under the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry, shall\nbe prima facie evidence of the validity thereof and be admissible in all courts before whom without\nfurther proof or production of the original."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000147", "title": "Section 23: Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity.", "context": "(1) In all legal proceedings relating to a\ngeographical indication, the certificate of registration granted in this regard by the Registrar under this\nAct, being a copy of the entry in the register under the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry, shall\nbe prima facie evidence of the validity thereof and be admissible in all courts before whom without\nfurther proof or production of the original.\n(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to be affect the right of action in respect of an unregistered\ngeographical indication.", "question": "According to Section 23 sub-section (2), what is provided in relation to registration to be prima facie evidence of validity?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this section shall be deemed to be affect the right of action in respect of an unregistered\ngeographical indication."], "answer_start": [410]}}
{"id": "gi_000148", "title": "Section 23: Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity.", "context": "(1) In all legal proceedings relating to a\ngeographical indication, the certificate of registration granted in this regard by the Registrar under this\nAct, being a copy of the entry in the register under the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry, shall\nbe prima facie evidence of the validity thereof and be admissible in all courts before whom without\nfurther proof or production of the original.\n(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to be affect the right of action in respect of an unregistered\ngeographical indication.", "question": "What does Section 23 provide regarding registration to be prima facie evidence of validity?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) In all legal proceedings relating to a\ngeographical indication, the certificate of registration granted in this regard by the Registrar under this\nAct, being a copy of the entry in the register under the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry, shall\nbe prima facie evidence of the validity thereof and be admissible in all courts before whom without\nfurther proof or production of the original.\n(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to be affect the right of action in respect of an unregistered\ngeographical indication."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000152", "title": "Section 25: Prohibition of registration of geographical indication as trade mark .", "context": "(a) contains or consists of a geographical indication with respect to the goods or class or classes\nof goods not originating in the territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory which such\ngeographical indication indicates, if use of such geographical indications in the trade mark for such\ngoods, is of such a nature as to confuse or mislea d the persons as to the true place of origin of such\ngoods or class or classes of goods;\n(b) contains or consists of a geographical indication identifying goods or class or classes of goods\nnotified under sub-section (2) of section 22.", "question": "What does Section 25 provide regarding prohibition of registration of geographical indication as trade mark?", "answers": {"text": ["contains or consists of a geographical indication with respect to the goods or class or classes\nof goods not originating in the territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory which such\ngeographical indication indicates, if use of such geographical indications in the trade mark for such\ngoods, is of such a nature as to confuse or mislea d the persons as to the true place of origin of such\ngoods or class or classes of goods"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000153", "title": "Section 25: Prohibition of registration of geographical indication as trade mark .", "context": "(a) contains or consists of a geographical indication with respect to the goods or class or classes\nof goods not originating in the territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory which such\ngeographical indication indicates, if use of such geographical indications in the trade mark for such\ngoods, is of such a nature as to confuse or mislea d the persons as to the true place of origin of such\ngoods or class or classes of goods;\n(b) contains or consists of a geographical indication identifying goods or class or classes of goods\nnotified under sub-section (2) of section 22.", "question": "Under Section 25, what is stated about prohibition of registration of geographical indication as trade mark?", "answers": {"text": ["contains or consists of a geographical indication identifying goods or class or classes of goods\nnotified under sub-section (2) of section 22."], "answer_start": [455]}}
{"id": "gi_000154", "title": "Section 25: Prohibition of registration of geographical indication as trade mark .", "context": "Notwithstanding\nanything contained in the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999), the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in\nsection 3 of that Act, shall, suo motu or at the request of an intereste d party, refuse or invalidate the\nregistration of a trade mark which—\n(a) contains or consists of a geographical indication with respect to the goods or class or classes\nof goods not originating in the territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory which such\ngeographical indication indicates, if use of such geographical indications in the trade mark for such\ngoods, is of such a nature as to confuse or mislea d the persons as to the true place of origin of such\ngoods or class or classes of goods;\n(b) contains or consists of a geographical indication identifying goods or class or classes of goods\nnotified under sub-section (2) of section 22.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 25 concerning prohibition of registration of geographical indication as trade mark?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding\nanything contained in the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999), the Registrar of Trade Marks referred to in\nsection 3 of that Act, shall, suo motu or at the request of an intereste d party, refuse or invalidate the\nregistration of a trade mark which—\n(a) contains or consists of a geographical indication with respect to the goods or class or classes\nof goods not originating in the territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory which such\ngeographical indication indicates, if use of such geographical indications in the trade mark for such\ngoods, is of such a nature as to confuse or mislea d the persons as to the true place of origin of such\ngoods or class or classes of goods;\n(b) contains or consists of a geographical indication identifying goods or class or classes of goods\nnotified under sub-section (2) of section 22."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000155", "title": "Section 26: Protection to certain trade marks.", "context": "(1) Where a trade mark contains or consists of a\ngeographical indication and has been applied for or registered in good faith under the law relating to trade\nmarks for the time being in force, or where rights to such trade mark have been acquired th rough use in\ngood faith either—\n(a) before the commencement of this Act; or\n(b) before the date of filing the application for registration of such geographical indication under\nthis Act,\nnothing contained in this Act shal l prejudice the registrability or the validity of the registration of such\ntrade mark under the law relating to the trade marks for the time being in force, or the right to use such\ntrade mark, on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to such geographical indication.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in respect of a geographical indication with respect to\ngoods or class or classes of goods for which such geographical indication is identical with the term\ncustomary in common language as the common name of such goods in any part of India on or befor e the\n1st day of January, 1995.\n(3) Nothing contained in this Act shall in any way prejudice the right of any person to use, in the\ncourse of trade, that person ’s name or the name of that person ’s predecessor in business, except where\nsuch name is used in such a manner as to confuse or mislead the people.", "question": "According to Section 26 sub-section (1), what is provided in relation to protection to certain trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a trade mark contains or consists of a\ngeographical indication and has been applied for or registered in good faith under the law relating to trade\nmarks for the time being in force, or where rights to such trade mark have been acquired th rough use in\ngood faith either—\n(a) before the commencement of this Act; or\n(b) before the date of filing the application for registration of such geographical indication under\nthis Act,\nnothing contained in this Act shal l prejudice the registrability or the validity of the registration of such\ntrade mark under the law relating to the trade marks for the time being in force, or the right to use such\ntrade mark, on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to such geographical indication."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000156", "title": "Section 26: Protection to certain trade marks.", "context": "(1) Where a trade mark contains or consists of a\ngeographical indication and has been applied for or registered in good faith under the law relating to trade\nmarks for the time being in force, or where rights to such trade mark have been acquired th rough use in\ngood faith either—\n(a) before the commencement of this Act; or\n(b) before the date of filing the application for registration of such geographical indication under\nthis Act,\nnothing contained in this Act shal l prejudice the registrability or the validity of the registration of such\ntrade mark under the law relating to the trade marks for the time being in force, or the right to use such\ntrade mark, on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to such geographical indication.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in respect of a geographical indication with respect to\ngoods or class or classes of goods for which such geographical indication is identical with the term\ncustomary in common language as the common name of such goods in any part of India on or befor e the\n1st day of January, 1995.\n(3) Nothing contained in this Act shall in any way prejudice the right of any person to use, in the\ncourse of trade, that person ’s name or the name of that person ’s predecessor in business, except where\nsuch name is used in such a manner as to confuse or mislead the people.", "question": "What does clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 26 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["before the commencement of this Act; or"], "answer_start": [286]}}
{"id": "gi_000157", "title": "Section 26: Protection to certain trade marks.", "context": "(1) Where a trade mark contains or consists of a\ngeographical indication and has been applied for or registered in good faith under the law relating to trade\nmarks for the time being in force, or where rights to such trade mark have been acquired th rough use in\ngood faith either—\n(a) before the commencement of this Act; or\n(b) before the date of filing the application for registration of such geographical indication under\nthis Act,\nnothing contained in this Act shal l prejudice the registrability or the validity of the registration of such\ntrade mark under the law relating to the trade marks for the time being in force, or the right to use such\ntrade mark, on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to such geographical indication.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in respect of a geographical indication with respect to\ngoods or class or classes of goods for which such geographical indication is identical with the term\ncustomary in common language as the common name of such goods in any part of India on or befor e the\n1st day of January, 1995.\n(3) Nothing contained in this Act shall in any way prejudice the right of any person to use, in the\ncourse of trade, that person ’s name or the name of that person ’s predecessor in business, except where\nsuch name is used in such a manner as to confuse or mislead the people.", "question": "Under Section 26 sub-section (1), what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["before the date of filing the application for registration of such geographical indication under\nthis Act,\nnothing contained in this Act shal l prejudice the registrability or the validity of the registration of such\ntrade mark under the law relating to the trade marks for the time being in force, or the right to use such\ntrade mark, on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to such geographical indication."], "answer_start": [330]}}
{"id": "gi_000158", "title": "Section 26: Protection to certain trade marks.", "context": "(1) Where a trade mark contains or consists of a\ngeographical indication and has been applied for or registered in good faith under the law relating to trade\nmarks for the time being in force, or where rights to such trade mark have been acquired th rough use in\ngood faith either—\n(a) before the commencement of this Act; or\n(b) before the date of filing the application for registration of such geographical indication under\nthis Act,\nnothing contained in this Act shal l prejudice the registrability or the validity of the registration of such\ntrade mark under the law relating to the trade marks for the time being in force, or the right to use such\ntrade mark, on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to such geographical indication.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in respect of a geographical indication with respect to\ngoods or class or classes of goods for which such geographical indication is identical with the term\ncustomary in common language as the common name of such goods in any part of India on or befor e the\n1st day of January, 1995.\n(3) Nothing contained in this Act shall in any way prejudice the right of any person to use, in the\ncourse of trade, that person ’s name or the name of that person ’s predecessor in business, except where\nsuch name is used in such a manner as to confuse or mislead the people.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 26 sub-section (2) concerning protection to certain trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in respect of a geographical indication with respect to\ngoods or class or classes of goods for which such geographical indication is identical with the term\ncustomary in common language as the common name of such goods in any part of India on or befor e the\n1st day of January, 1995."], "answer_start": [767]}}
{"id": "gi_000159", "title": "Section 26: Protection to certain trade marks.", "context": "(1) Where a trade mark contains or consists of a\ngeographical indication and has been applied for or registered in good faith under the law relating to trade\nmarks for the time being in force, or where rights to such trade mark have been acquired th rough use in\ngood faith either—\n(a) before the commencement of this Act; or\n(b) before the date of filing the application for registration of such geographical indication under\nthis Act,\nnothing contained in this Act shal l prejudice the registrability or the validity of the registration of such\ntrade mark under the law relating to the trade marks for the time being in force, or the right to use such\ntrade mark, on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to such geographical indication.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in respect of a geographical indication with respect to\ngoods or class or classes of goods for which such geographical indication is identical with the term\ncustomary in common language as the common name of such goods in any part of India on or befor e the\n1st day of January, 1995.\n(3) Nothing contained in this Act shall in any way prejudice the right of any person to use, in the\ncourse of trade, that person ’s name or the name of that person ’s predecessor in business, except where\nsuch name is used in such a manner as to confuse or mislead the people.", "question": "According to Section 26 sub-section (3), what is provided in relation to protection to certain trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing contained in this Act shall in any way prejudice the right of any person to use, in the\ncourse of trade, that person ’s name or the name of that person ’s predecessor in business, except where\nsuch name is used in such a manner as to confuse or mislead the people."], "answer_start": [1097]}}
{"id": "gi_000160", "title": "Section 26: Protection to certain trade marks.", "context": "(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) or in this Act, no\naction in connection with the use or registration of a trade mark shall be taken after the expiry of five\nyears from the date on which such use or registration infringes any geographical indication registered\nunder this Act has become known to the registered proprietor or authorised u ser registered in respect of\nsuch geographical indication under this Act or after the date of registration of the trade mark under the\nsaid Trade Marks Act subject to the condition that the trade mark has been published under the provisions\nof the said Trade Marks Act, 1999 or the rules made thereunder by that date, if such date is earlier than the\ndate on which such infringement became known to such proprietor or authorised user and such\ngeographical indication is not used or registered in bad faith.", "question": "What does Section 26 sub-section (4) provide regarding protection to certain trade marks?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) or in this Act, no\naction in connection with the use or registration of a trade mark shall be taken after the expiry of five\nyears from the date on which such use or registration infringes any geographical indication registered\nunder this Act has become known to the registered proprietor or authorised u ser registered in respect of\nsuch geographical indication under this Act or after the date of registration of the trade mark under the\nsaid Trade Marks Act subject to the condition that the trade mark has been published under the provisions\nof the said Trade Marks Act, 1999 or the rules made thereunder by that date, if such date is earlier than the\ndate on which such infringement became known to such proprietor or authorised user and such\ngeographical indication is not used or registered in bad faith."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000161", "title": "Section 27: Power to cancel or vary registration and to rectify the register .", "context": "(1) On application made in\nthe prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Registrar or\nthe High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the\nregistration of a geographical indication or authorised user on the ground of any contravention, or failure\nto observe the condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry\nmade in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any\nerror or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to\nthe Registrar, and the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for\nmaking, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section\ndecide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of\nthe register.", "question": "Under Section 27 sub-section (1), what is stated about power to cancel or vary registration and to rectify the register?", "answers": {"text": ["On application made in\nthe prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Registrar or\nthe High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the\nregistration of a geographical indication or authorised user on the ground of any contravention, or failure\nto observe the condition entered on the register in relation thereto."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000162", "title": "Section 27: Power to cancel or vary registration and to rectify the register .", "context": "(1) On application made in\nthe prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Registrar or\nthe High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the\nregistration of a geographical indication or authorised user on the ground of any contravention, or failure\nto observe the condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry\nmade in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any\nerror or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to\nthe Registrar, and the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for\nmaking, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section\ndecide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of\nthe register.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 27 sub-section (2) concerning power to cancel or vary registration and to rectify the register?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry\nmade in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any\nerror or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to\nthe Registrar, and the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for\nmaking, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit."], "answer_start": [417]}}
{"id": "gi_000163", "title": "Section 27: Power to cancel or vary registration and to rectify the register .", "context": "(1) On application made in\nthe prescribed manner to the High Court or to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Registrar or\nthe High Court, as the case may be, may make such order as it may think fit for cancelling or varying the\nregistration of a geographical indication or authorised user on the ground of any contravention, or failure\nto observe the condition entered on the register in relation thereto.\n(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry\nmade in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any\nerror or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the High Court or to\nthe Registrar, and the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, may make such order for\nmaking, expunging or varying the entry as it may think fit.\n(3) The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section\ndecide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of\nthe register.", "question": "According to Section 27 sub-section (3), what is provided in relation to power to cancel or vary registration and to rectify the register?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, may in any proceeding under this section\ndecide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of\nthe register."], "answer_start": [886]}}
{"id": "gi_000164", "title": "Section 27: Power to cancel or vary registration and to rectify the register .", "context": "(4) The Registrar or the High Court, as th e case may be, , of its own motion, may, after giving\nnotice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being\nheard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2).\n(5) Any order of the High Court rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification\nshall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify\nthe register accordingly.", "question": "What does Section 27 sub-section (4) provide regarding power to cancel or vary registration and to rectify the register?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar or the High Court, as th e case may be, , of its own motion, may, after giving\nnotice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being\nheard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2)."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000165", "title": "Section 27: Power to cancel or vary registration and to rectify the register .", "context": "(4) The Registrar or the High Court, as th e case may be, , of its own motion, may, after giving\nnotice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being\nheard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2).\n(5) Any order of the High Court rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification\nshall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify\nthe register accordingly.", "question": "Under Section 27 sub-section (5), what is stated about power to cancel or vary registration and to rectify the register?", "answers": {"text": ["Any order of the High Court rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification\nshall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice rectify\nthe register accordingly."], "answer_start": [277]}}
{"id": "gi_000171", "title": "Section 29: Alteration of regis tered geographical indications.", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a\ngeographical indication may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the\ngeographical indication in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar\nmay refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit.\n(2) The Registrar may cause an applicat ion under this section to be advertised in the prescribed\nmanner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within\nthe prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Regist rar in the\nprescribed manner of the opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing the parties if so\nrequired, decide the matter.\n(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the geographical indication as altered shall be\nadvertised i n the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under\nsub-section (2).", "question": "According to Section 29 sub-section (1), what is provided in relation to alteration of regis tered geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["The registered proprietor of a\ngeographical indication may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the\ngeographical indication in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar\nmay refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000172", "title": "Section 29: Alteration of regis tered geographical indications.", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a\ngeographical indication may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the\ngeographical indication in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar\nmay refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit.\n(2) The Registrar may cause an applicat ion under this section to be advertised in the prescribed\nmanner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within\nthe prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Regist rar in the\nprescribed manner of the opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing the parties if so\nrequired, decide the matter.\n(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the geographical indication as altered shall be\nadvertised i n the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under\nsub-section (2).", "question": "What does Section 29 sub-section (2) provide regarding alteration of regis tered geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may cause an applicat ion under this section to be advertised in the prescribed\nmanner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within\nthe prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Regist rar in the\nprescribed manner of the opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing the parties if so\nrequired, decide the matter."], "answer_start": [354]}}
{"id": "gi_000173", "title": "Section 29: Alteration of regis tered geographical indications.", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a\ngeographical indication may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the\ngeographical indication in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar\nmay refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit.\n(2) The Registrar may cause an applicat ion under this section to be advertised in the prescribed\nmanner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within\nthe prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Regist rar in the\nprescribed manner of the opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing the parties if so\nrequired, decide the matter.\n(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the geographical indication as altered shall be\nadvertised i n the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under\nsub-section (2).", "question": "Under Section 29 sub-section (3), what is stated about alteration of regis tered geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["Where leave is granted under this section, the geographical indication as altered shall be\nadvertised i n the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under\nsub-section (2)."], "answer_start": [800]}}
{"id": "gi_000174", "title": "Section 29: Alteration of regis tered geographical indications.", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a\ngeographical indication may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the\ngeographical indication in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar\nmay refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit.\n(2) The Registrar may cause an applicat ion under this section to be advertised in the prescribed\nmanner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within\nthe prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Regist rar in the\nprescribed manner of the opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing the parties if so\nrequired, decide the matter.\n(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the geographical indication as altered shall be\nadvertised i n the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under\nsub-section (2).", "question": "What is laid down in Section 29 concerning alteration of regis tered geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The registered proprietor of a\ngeographical indication may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the\ngeographical indication in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar\nmay refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit.\n(2) The Registrar may cause an applicat ion under this section to be advertised in the prescribed\nmanner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within\nthe prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Regist rar in the\nprescribed manner of the opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing the parties if so\nrequired, decide the matter.\n(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the geographical indication as altered shall be\nadvertised i n the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under\nsub-section (2)."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000175", "title": "Section 30: Adaptation of entries in register to amend or substitute classification of goods .", "context": "(1) The\nRegistrar shall not make any amendment of the re gister which would have the effect of adding any goods\nor classes of goods to those in respect of which a geographical indication is registered (whether in one or\nmore classes) immediately before the amendment is to be made or antedating the registration o f a\ngeographical indication in respect of any goods:\nProvided that this sub -section, shall not apply when the Registrar is satisfied that compliance\ntherewith would involve complexity and that the addition or antedating, as the case may be, would not\naffect any substantial quantity of goods and would not substantially prejudice the rights of any person.\n(2) A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor and\nevery authorised user of the geographical indication affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and\nmay be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment\ncontravenes the provisions of sub-section (1).\nAPPEALS", "question": "According to Section 30 sub-section (1), what is provided in relation to adaptation of entries in register to amend or substitute classification of goods?", "answers": {"text": ["The\nRegistrar shall not make any amendment of the re gister which would have the effect of adding any goods\nor classes of goods to those in respect of which a geographical indication is registered (whether in one or\nmore classes) immediately before the amendment is to be made or antedating the registration o f a\ngeographical indication in respect of any goods:\nProvided that this sub -section, shall not apply when the Registrar is satisfied that compliance\ntherewith would involve complexity and that the addition or antedating, as the case may be, would not\naffect any substantial quantity of goods and would not substantially prejudice the rights of any person."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000176", "title": "Section 30: Adaptation of entries in register to amend or substitute classification of goods .", "context": "(1) The\nRegistrar shall not make any amendment of the re gister which would have the effect of adding any goods\nor classes of goods to those in respect of which a geographical indication is registered (whether in one or\nmore classes) immediately before the amendment is to be made or antedating the registration o f a\ngeographical indication in respect of any goods:\nProvided that this sub -section, shall not apply when the Registrar is satisfied that compliance\ntherewith would involve complexity and that the addition or antedating, as the case may be, would not\naffect any substantial quantity of goods and would not substantially prejudice the rights of any person.\n(2) A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor and\nevery authorised user of the geographical indication affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and\nmay be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment\ncontravenes the provisions of sub-section (1).\nAPPEALS", "question": "What is laid down in the proviso to Section 30 sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["this sub -section, shall not apply when the Registrar is satisfied that compliance\ntherewith would involve complexity and that the addition or antedating, as the case may be, would not\naffect any substantial quantity of goods and would not substantially prejudice the rights of any person."], "answer_start": [381]}}
{"id": "gi_000177", "title": "Section 30: Adaptation of entries in register to amend or substitute classification of goods .", "context": "(1) The\nRegistrar shall not make any amendment of the re gister which would have the effect of adding any goods\nor classes of goods to those in respect of which a geographical indication is registered (whether in one or\nmore classes) immediately before the amendment is to be made or antedating the registration o f a\ngeographical indication in respect of any goods:\nProvided that this sub -section, shall not apply when the Registrar is satisfied that compliance\ntherewith would involve complexity and that the addition or antedating, as the case may be, would not\naffect any substantial quantity of goods and would not substantially prejudice the rights of any person.\n(2) A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor and\nevery authorised user of the geographical indication affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and\nmay be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment\ncontravenes the provisions of sub-section (1).\nAPPEALS", "question": "Under Section 30 sub-section (2), what is stated about adaptation of entries in register to amend or substitute classification of goods?", "answers": {"text": ["A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor and\nevery authorised user of the geographical indication affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and\nmay be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment\ncontravenes the provisions of sub-section (1).\nAPPEALS"], "answer_start": [675]}}
{"id": "gi_000178", "title": "Section 30: Adaptation of entries in register to amend or substitute classification of goods .", "context": "(1) The\nRegistrar shall not make any amendment of the re gister which would have the effect of adding any goods\nor classes of goods to those in respect of which a geographical indication is registered (whether in one or\nmore classes) immediately before the amendment is to be made or antedating the registration o f a\ngeographical indication in respect of any goods:\nProvided that this sub -section, shall not apply when the Registrar is satisfied that compliance\ntherewith would involve complexity and that the addition or antedating, as the case may be, would not\naffect any substantial quantity of goods and would not substantially prejudice the rights of any person.\n(2) A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor and\nevery authorised user of the geographical indication affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and\nmay be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment\ncontravenes the provisions of sub-section (1).\nAPPEALS", "question": "What is laid down in Section 30 concerning adaptation of entries in register to amend or substitute classification of goods?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The\nRegistrar shall not make any amendment of the re gister which would have the effect of adding any goods\nor classes of goods to those in respect of which a geographical indication is registered (whether in one or\nmore classes) immediately before the amendment is to be made or antedating the registration o f a\ngeographical indication in respect of any goods:\nProvided that this sub -section, shall not apply when the Registrar is satisfied that compliance\ntherewith would involve complexity and that the addition or antedating, as the case may be, would not\naffect any substantial quantity of goods and would not substantially prejudice the rights of any person.\n(2) A proposal so to amend the register shall be brought to the notice of the registered proprietor and\nevery authorised user of the geographical indication affected and advertised in the prescribed manner, and\nmay be opposed before the Registrar by any person aggrieved on the ground that the proposed amendment\ncontravenes the provisions of sub-section (1).\nAPPEALS"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000179", "title": "Section 31: Appeals to the High Court.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the\nRegistrar under this Act, or the rules made thereunder, may prefer an appeal to the High Court within\nthree months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated\nto such person preferring the appeal.\n(2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under\nsub-section (1):\nProvided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefore, if the\nappellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appe al within the\nspecified period.", "question": "According to Section 31 sub-section (1), what is provided in relation to appeals to the high court?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the\nRegistrar under this Act, or the rules made thereunder, may prefer an appeal to the High Court within\nthree months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated\nto such person preferring the appeal."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000180", "title": "Section 31: Appeals to the High Court.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the\nRegistrar under this Act, or the rules made thereunder, may prefer an appeal to the High Court within\nthree months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated\nto such person preferring the appeal.\n(2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under\nsub-section (1):\nProvided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefore, if the\nappellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appe al within the\nspecified period.", "question": "What does Section 31 sub-section (2) provide regarding appeals to the high court?", "answers": {"text": ["No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under\nsub-section (1):\nProvided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefore, if the\nappellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appe al within the\nspecified period."], "answer_start": [304]}}
{"id": "gi_000181", "title": "Section 31: Appeals to the High Court.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the\nRegistrar under this Act, or the rules made thereunder, may prefer an appeal to the High Court within\nthree months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated\nto such person preferring the appeal.\n(2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under\nsub-section (1):\nProvided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefore, if the\nappellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appe al within the\nspecified period.", "question": "Under Section 31 sub-section (2), what is provided in the proviso?", "answers": {"text": ["an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefore, if the\nappellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appe al within the\nspecified period."], "answer_start": [429]}}
{"id": "gi_000182", "title": "Section 31: Appeals to the High Court.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the\nRegistrar under this Act, or the rules made thereunder, may prefer an appeal to the High Court within\nthree months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated\nto such person preferring the appeal.\n(2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under\nsub-section (1):\nProvided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefore, if the\nappellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appe al within the\nspecified period.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 31 concerning appeals to the high court?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the\nRegistrar under this Act, or the rules made thereunder, may prefer an appeal to the High Court within\nthree months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated\nto such person preferring the appeal.\n(2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under\nsub-section (1):\nProvided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefore, if the\nappellant satisfies the High Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appe al within the\nspecified period."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000193", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "Under Section 37 sub-section (1), what is stated about meaning of applying geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000194", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "What is specified in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 37?", "answers": {"text": ["applies it to the goods themselves; or"], "answer_start": [82]}}
{"id": "gi_000195", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "According to clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 37, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or"], "answer_start": [125]}}
{"id": "gi_000196", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "What does clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 37 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or"], "answer_start": [290]}}
{"id": "gi_000197", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "Under Section 37 sub-section (1), what is stated in clause (d)?", "answers": {"text": ["uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor"], "answer_start": [538]}}
{"id": "gi_000198", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "What is specified in clause (e) of sub-section (1) of Section 37?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used."], "answer_start": [743]}}
{"id": "gi_000199", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "According to Section 37 sub-section (2), what is provided in relation to meaning of applying geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing."], "answer_start": [1060]}}
{"id": "gi_000200", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "What does Section 37 provide regarding meaning of applying geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000201", "title": "Section 37A: Adjudication of penalties.", "context": "The Registrar may, by an order, authorise an officer ref erred to\nin section 3, to be adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of\nthis Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under Section 37A, what is stated about adjudication of penalties?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, by an order, authorise an officer ref erred to\nin section 3, to be adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of\nthis Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000202", "title": "Section 37A: Adjudication of penalties.", "context": "The Registrar may, by an order, authorise an officer ref erred to\nin section 3, to be adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of\nthis Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 37A concerning adjudication of penalties?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, by an order, authorise an officer ref erred to\nin section 3, to be adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and imposing penalty under the provisions of\nthis Act, in the manner as may be prescribed, after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000203", "title": "Section 37B: Appeal.", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 37A may\nprefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating\nofficer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Ce ntral Government may\nby notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the\nappellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.", "question": "According to Section 37B sub-section (1), what is provided in relation to appeal?", "answers": {"text": ["Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 37A may\nprefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating\nofficer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Ce ntral Government may\nby notification authorise in this behalf."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000204", "title": "Section 37B: Appeal.", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 37A may\nprefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating\nofficer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Ce ntral Government may\nby notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the\nappellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.", "question": "What does Section 37B sub-section (2) provide regarding appeal?", "answers": {"text": ["Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [349]}}
{"id": "gi_000205", "title": "Section 37B: Appeal.", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 37A may\nprefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating\nofficer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Ce ntral Government may\nby notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the\nappellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.", "question": "Under Section 37B sub-section (3), what is stated about appeal?", "answers": {"text": ["An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the\nappellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period."], "answer_start": [450]}}
{"id": "gi_000206", "title": "Section 37B: Appeal.", "context": "(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of\nbeing heard.\n(5) The appellate authority re ferred to in sub-section (1) shall dispose of the appeal within sixty days\nfrom the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the\nadjudicating officer under section 37A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the\ncase may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine\nof one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 37B sub-section (4) concerning appeal?", "answers": {"text": ["No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of\nbeing heard."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000207", "title": "Section 37B: Appeal.", "context": "(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of\nbeing heard.\n(5) The appellate authority re ferred to in sub-section (1) shall dispose of the appeal within sixty days\nfrom the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the\nadjudicating officer under section 37A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the\ncase may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine\nof one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "According to Section 37B sub-section (5), what is provided in relation to appeal?", "answers": {"text": ["The appellate authority re ferred to in sub-section (1) shall dispose of the appeal within sixty days\nfrom the date of filing."], "answer_start": [116]}}
{"id": "gi_000208", "title": "Section 37B: Appeal.", "context": "(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of\nbeing heard.\n(5) The appellate authority re ferred to in sub-section (1) shall dispose of the appeal within sixty days\nfrom the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the\nadjudicating officer under section 37A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the\ncase may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine\nof one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "What does Section 37B sub-section (6) provide regarding appeal?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the\nadjudicating officer under section 37A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the\ncase may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine\nof one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both."], "answer_start": [247]}}
{"id": "gi_000209", "title": "Section 37B: Appeal.", "context": "(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 37A may\nprefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating\nofficer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Ce ntral Government may\nby notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the\nappellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of\nbeing heard.\n(5) The appellate authority re ferred to in sub-section (1) shall dispose of the appeal within sixty days\nfrom the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the\nadjudicating officer under section 37A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the\ncase may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine\nof one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both.", "question": "Under Section 37B, what is stated about appeal?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) Whoever aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer under section 37A may\nprefer an appeal to the appellate authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the adjudicating\nofficer, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the order, as the Ce ntral Government may\nby notification authorise in this behalf.\n(2) Every appeal under this section shall be preferred in such form and manner as may be prescribed.\n(3) An appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period of sixty days if the appellant satisfies the\nappellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.\n(4) No appeal shall be disposed of unless the appellant has been given a reasonable opportunity of\nbeing heard.\n(5) The appellate authority re ferred to in sub-section (1) shall dispose of the appeal within sixty days\nfrom the date of filing.\n(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the person fails to comply with the order of the\nadjudicating officer under section 37A or the order of the appellate authority under this section, as the\ncase may be, within ninety days of such order, he shall, in addition to the penalty, be punishable with fine\nof one lakh rupees or imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000210", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 38 sub-section (1) concerning falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000211", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.", "question": "According to clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 38, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or"], "answer_start": [84]}}
{"id": "gi_000212", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.", "question": "What does clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 38 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise."], "answer_start": [247]}}
{"id": "gi_000213", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.", "question": "Under Section 38 sub-section (2), what is stated about falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication."], "answer_start": [356]}}
{"id": "gi_000214", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.", "question": "What is specified in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 38?", "answers": {"text": ["applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods"], "answer_start": [517]}}
{"id": "gi_000215", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.", "question": "According to clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 38, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication."], "answer_start": [649]}}
{"id": "gi_000216", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.", "question": "What does Section 38 sub-section (3) provide regarding falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication."], "answer_start": [958]}}
{"id": "gi_000217", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(4) In any prosecution for falsifying a geographical indication or falsely applying a geographical\nindication to goods, the burden of proving the assent of proprietor shall lie on the accused.", "question": "Under Section 38 sub-section (4), what is stated about falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["In any prosecution for falsifying a geographical indication or falsely applying a geographical\nindication to goods, the burden of proving the assent of proprietor shall lie on the accused."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000218", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.\n(4) In any prosecution for falsifying a geographical indication or falsely applying a geographical\nindication to goods, the burden of proving the assent of proprietor shall lie on the accused.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 38 concerning falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.\n(4) In any prosecution for falsifying a geographical indication or falsely applying a geographical\nindication to goods, the burden of proving the assent of proprietor shall lie on the accused."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000219", "title": "Section 39: Penalty for applying false geographical indications.", "context": "(a) falsifies any geographical indication; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods any geographical indication; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument\nfor the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a geographical indication; or", "question": "According to Section 39, what is provided in relation to penalty for applying false geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["falsifies any geographical indication; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000220", "title": "Section 39: Penalty for applying false geographical indications.", "context": "(a) falsifies any geographical indication; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods any geographical indication; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument\nfor the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a geographical indication; or", "question": "What does Section 39 provide regarding penalty for applying false geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["falsely applies to goods any geographical indication; or"], "answer_start": [50]}}
{"id": "gi_000221", "title": "Section 39: Penalty for applying false geographical indications.", "context": "(a) falsifies any geographical indication; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods any geographical indication; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument\nfor the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a geographical indication; or", "question": "Under Section 39, what is stated about penalty for applying false geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument\nfor the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a geographical indication; or"], "answer_start": [111]}}
{"id": "gi_000222", "title": "Section 39: Penalty for applying false geographical indications.", "context": "(d) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made\nor produced or the name and the address of the manufacturer or person for whom the goods are\nmanufactured is required to be applied under section 71, a false indi cation of such country, place,\nname or address; or\n(e) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to\nwhich it is required to be applied under section 71; or\n(f) causes any of the things above-mentioned in this section to be done,\nshall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a\nterm which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which\nshall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty tho usand\nrupees.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 39 concerning penalty for applying false geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made\nor produced or the name and the address of the manufacturer or person for whom the goods are\nmanufactured is required to be applied under section 71, a false indi cation of such country, place,\nname or address; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000223", "title": "Section 39: Penalty for applying false geographical indications.", "context": "(d) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made\nor produced or the name and the address of the manufacturer or person for whom the goods are\nmanufactured is required to be applied under section 71, a false indi cation of such country, place,\nname or address; or\n(e) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to\nwhich it is required to be applied under section 71; or\n(f) causes any of the things above-mentioned in this section to be done,\nshall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a\nterm which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which\nshall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty tho usand\nrupees.", "question": "According to Section 39, what is provided in relation to penalty for applying false geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to\nwhich it is required to be applied under section 71; or"], "answer_start": [314]}}
{"id": "gi_000224", "title": "Section 39: Penalty for applying false geographical indications.", "context": "(d) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made\nor produced or the name and the address of the manufacturer or person for whom the goods are\nmanufactured is required to be applied under section 71, a false indi cation of such country, place,\nname or address; or\n(e) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to\nwhich it is required to be applied under section 71; or\n(f) causes any of the things above-mentioned in this section to be done,\nshall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a\nterm which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which\nshall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty tho usand\nrupees.", "question": "What does Section 39 provide regarding penalty for applying false geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["causes any of the things above-mentioned in this section to be done,\nshall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a\nterm which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which\nshall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty tho usand\nrupees."], "answer_start": [469]}}
{"id": "gi_000225", "title": "Section 39: Penalty for applying false geographical indications.", "context": "(d) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made\nor produced or the name and the address of the manufacturer or person for whom the goods are\nmanufactured is required to be applied under section 71, a false indi cation of such country, place,\nname or address; or\n(e) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to\nwhich it is required to be applied under section 71; or\n(f) causes any of the things above-mentioned in this section to be done,\nshall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a\nterm which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which\nshall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty tho usand\nrupees.", "question": "What does the proviso to Section 39 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty tho usand\nrupees."], "answer_start": [843]}}
{"id": "gi_000226", "title": "Section 39: Penalty for applying false geographical indications.", "context": "Any person who,—\n(a) falsifies any geographical indication; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods any geographical indication; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument\nfor the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a geographical indication; or\n(d) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made\nor produced or the name and the address of the manufacturer or person for whom the goods are\nmanufactured is required to be applied under section 71, a false indi cation of such country, place,\nname or address; or\n(e) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to\nwhich it is required to be applied under section 71; or\n(f) causes any of the things above-mentioned in this section to be done,\nshall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a\nterm which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which\nshall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty tho usand\nrupees.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 39 concerning penalty for applying false geographical indications?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person who,—\n(a) falsifies any geographical indication; or\n(b) falsely applies to goods any geographical indication; or\n(c) makes, disposes of, or has in his possession, any die, block, machine, plate or other instrument\nfor the purpose of falsifying or of being used for falsifying, a geographical indication; or\n(d) applies to any goods to which an indication of the country or place in which they were made\nor produced or the name and the address of the manufacturer or person for whom the goods are\nmanufactured is required to be applied under section 71, a false indi cation of such country, place,\nname or address; or\n(e) tampers with, alters or effaces an indication of origin which has been applied to any goods to\nwhich it is required to be applied under section 71; or\n(f) causes any of the things above-mentioned in this section to be done,\nshall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a\nterm which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which\nshall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty tho usand\nrupees."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000227", "title": "Section 40: Penalty for selling goods to which false geographical indication is applied .", "context": "(a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this\nsection, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness\nof the geographical indication or that any offence had been committed in respect of the goods; or\n(b) that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power\nwith respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things; or\n(c) that otherwise he had acted innocently,\nbe punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend\nto three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to\ntwo lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of l ess than fifty thousand\nrupees.", "question": "According to Section 40, what is provided in relation to penalty for selling goods to which false geographical indication is applied?", "answers": {"text": ["that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this\nsection, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness\nof the geographical indication or that any offence had been committed in respect of the goods; or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000228", "title": "Section 40: Penalty for selling goods to which false geographical indication is applied .", "context": "(a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this\nsection, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness\nof the geographical indication or that any offence had been committed in respect of the goods; or\n(b) that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power\nwith respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things; or\n(c) that otherwise he had acted innocently,\nbe punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend\nto three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to\ntwo lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of l ess than fifty thousand\nrupees.", "question": "What does Section 40 provide regarding penalty for selling goods to which false geographical indication is applied?", "answers": {"text": ["that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power\nwith respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things; or"], "answer_start": [297]}}
{"id": "gi_000229", "title": "Section 40: Penalty for selling goods to which false geographical indication is applied .", "context": "(a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this\nsection, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness\nof the geographical indication or that any offence had been committed in respect of the goods; or\n(b) that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power\nwith respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things; or\n(c) that otherwise he had acted innocently,\nbe punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend\nto three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to\ntwo lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of l ess than fifty thousand\nrupees.", "question": "Under Section 40, what is stated about penalty for selling goods to which false geographical indication is applied?", "answers": {"text": ["that otherwise he had acted innocently,\nbe punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend\nto three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to\ntwo lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of l ess than fifty thousand\nrupees."], "answer_start": [467]}}
{"id": "gi_000230", "title": "Section 40: Penalty for selling goods to which false geographical indication is applied .", "context": "(a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this\nsection, he had at the time of commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness\nof the geographical indication or that any offence had been committed in respect of the goods; or\n(b) that, on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power\nwith respect to the person from whom he obtained such goods or things; or\n(c) that otherwise he had acted innocently,\nbe punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend\nto three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to\ntwo lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of l ess than fifty thousand\nrupees.", "question": "What is laid down in the proviso to Section 40?", "answers": {"text": ["the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment,\nimpose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of l ess than fifty thousand\nrupees."], "answer_start": [746]}}
{"id": "gi_000231", "title": "Section 41: Enhanced penalty on second or subsequent conviction .", "context": "Whoever having already been\nconvicted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 is again convicted of any such offence shall be\npunishable for the second and for every subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which shall not\nbe less than one year but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than one\nlakh rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reason to be mentioned in the judgment, impose\na sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than one year or a fine of less than one lakh rupees:\nProvided further that for the purposes of this section, no cognizance shall be taken of any conviction\nmade before the commencement of this Act.", "question": "According to Section 41, what is provided in relation to enhanced penalty on second or subsequent conviction?", "answers": {"text": ["Whoever having already been\nconvicted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 is again convicted of any such offence shall be\npunishable for the second and for every subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which shall not\nbe less than one year but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than one\nlakh rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reason to be mentioned in the judgment, impose\na sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than one year or a fine of less than one lakh rupees:\nProvided further that for the purposes of this section, no cognizance shall be taken of any conviction\nmade before the commencement of this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000232", "title": "Section 41: Enhanced penalty on second or subsequent conviction .", "context": "Whoever having already been\nconvicted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 is again convicted of any such offence shall be\npunishable for the second and for every subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which shall not\nbe less than one year but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than one\nlakh rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reason to be mentioned in the judgment, impose\na sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than one year or a fine of less than one lakh rupees:\nProvided further that for the purposes of this section, no cognizance shall be taken of any conviction\nmade before the commencement of this Act.", "question": "Under Section 41, what is provided in the proviso?", "answers": {"text": ["the court may, for adequate and special reason to be mentioned in the judgment, impose\na sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than one year or a fine of less than one lakh rupees:"], "answer_start": [408]}}
{"id": "gi_000233", "title": "Section 41: Enhanced penalty on second or subsequent conviction .", "context": "Whoever having already been\nconvicted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 is again convicted of any such offence shall be\npunishable for the second and for every subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which shall not\nbe less than one year but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than one\nlakh rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reason to be mentioned in the judgment, impose\na sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than one year or a fine of less than one lakh rupees:\nProvided further that for the purposes of this section, no cognizance shall be taken of any conviction\nmade before the commencement of this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in the proviso to Section 41?", "answers": {"text": ["for the purposes of this section, no cognizance shall be taken of any conviction\nmade before the commencement of this Act."], "answer_start": [617]}}
{"id": "gi_000234", "title": "Section 41: Enhanced penalty on second or subsequent conviction .", "context": "Whoever having already been\nconvicted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 is again convicted of any such offence shall be\npunishable for the second and for every subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which shall not\nbe less than one year but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than one\nlakh rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reason to be mentioned in the judgment, impose\na sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than one year or a fine of less than one lakh rupees:\nProvided further that for the purposes of this section, no cognizance shall be taken of any conviction\nmade before the commencement of this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 41 concerning enhanced penalty on second or subsequent conviction?", "answers": {"text": ["Whoever having already been\nconvicted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 is again convicted of any such offence shall be\npunishable for the second and for every subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which shall not\nbe less than one year but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than one\nlakh rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:\nProvided that the court may, for adequate and special reason to be mentioned in the judgment, impose\na sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than one year or a fine of less than one lakh rupees:\nProvided further that for the purposes of this section, no cognizance shall be taken of any conviction\nmade before the commencement of this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000235", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(1) No person shall\nmake any representation—\n(a) with respect to a geographical indication, not being a registered geographical indication, to the\neffect that it is a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) to the effect that a registered geographical indication is registered in respect of any good s in\nrespect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(c) to the effect that registration of a geographical indication gives an exclusive right to the use\nthereof in any circumstances in which having regard to limitation entered on the register, the\nregistration does not in fact give that right.\n(2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of\na sum equal to one -half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the\ngross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five\nlakh rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "According to Section 42 sub-section (1), what is provided in relation to penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered?", "answers": {"text": ["No person shall\nmake any representation—\n(a) with respect to a geographical indication, not being a registered geographical indication, to the\neffect that it is a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) to the effect that a registered geographical indication is registered in respect of any good s in\nrespect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(c) to the effect that registration of a geographical indication gives an exclusive right to the use\nthereof in any circumstances in which having regard to limitation entered on the register, the\nregistration does not in fact give that right."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000236", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(1) No person shall\nmake any representation—\n(a) with respect to a geographical indication, not being a registered geographical indication, to the\neffect that it is a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) to the effect that a registered geographical indication is registered in respect of any good s in\nrespect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(c) to the effect that registration of a geographical indication gives an exclusive right to the use\nthereof in any circumstances in which having regard to limitation entered on the register, the\nregistration does not in fact give that right.\n(2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of\na sum equal to one -half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the\ngross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five\nlakh rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "What does clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 42 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["with respect to a geographical indication, not being a registered geographical indication, to the\neffect that it is a registered geographical indication; or"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "gi_000237", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(1) No person shall\nmake any representation—\n(a) with respect to a geographical indication, not being a registered geographical indication, to the\neffect that it is a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) to the effect that a registered geographical indication is registered in respect of any good s in\nrespect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(c) to the effect that registration of a geographical indication gives an exclusive right to the use\nthereof in any circumstances in which having regard to limitation entered on the register, the\nregistration does not in fact give that right.\n(2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of\na sum equal to one -half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the\ngross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five\nlakh rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "Under Section 42 sub-section (1), what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["to the effect that a registered geographical indication is registered in respect of any good s in\nrespect of which it is not in fact registered; or"], "answer_start": [210]}}
{"id": "gi_000238", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(1) No person shall\nmake any representation—\n(a) with respect to a geographical indication, not being a registered geographical indication, to the\neffect that it is a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) to the effect that a registered geographical indication is registered in respect of any good s in\nrespect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(c) to the effect that registration of a geographical indication gives an exclusive right to the use\nthereof in any circumstances in which having regard to limitation entered on the register, the\nregistration does not in fact give that right.\n(2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of\na sum equal to one -half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the\ngross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five\nlakh rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "What is specified in clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 42?", "answers": {"text": ["to the effect that registration of a geographical indication gives an exclusive right to the use\nthereof in any circumstances in which having regard to limitation entered on the register, the\nregistration does not in fact give that right."], "answer_start": [362]}}
{"id": "gi_000239", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(1) No person shall\nmake any representation—\n(a) with respect to a geographical indication, not being a registered geographical indication, to the\neffect that it is a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) to the effect that a registered geographical indication is registered in respect of any good s in\nrespect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(c) to the effect that registration of a geographical indication gives an exclusive right to the use\nthereof in any circumstances in which having regard to limitation entered on the register, the\nregistration does not in fact give that right.\n(2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of\na sum equal to one -half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the\ngross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five\nlakh rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "According to Section 42 sub-section (2), what is provided in relation to penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of\na sum equal to one -half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the\ngross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five\nlakh rupees, whichever is less."], "answer_start": [605]}}
{"id": "gi_000240", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(3) For the purposes of this section the use in India in relation to a geographical indication of t he\nwords “registered geographical indication” or any other expression, symbol or sign like “R.G.I.” referring\nwhether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to regist ration in the\nregister, except—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other\nwords delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression,\nsymbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference to registration a s a geographical\nindication under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the\nregistration referred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the refe rence is\nto such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a geographical indication registered under the law of a\ncountry outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country for use in that\ncountry.", "question": "What does Section 42 sub-section (3) provide regarding penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this section the use in India in relation to a geographical indication of t he\nwords “registered geographical indication” or any other expression, symbol or sign like “R.G.I.” referring\nwhether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to regist ration in the\nregister, except—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other\nwords delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression,\nsymbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference to registration a s a geographical\nindication under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the\nregistration referred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the refe rence is\nto such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a geographical indication registered under the law of a\ncountry outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country for use in that\ncountry."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000241", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(3) For the purposes of this section the use in India in relation to a geographical indication of t he\nwords “registered geographical indication” or any other expression, symbol or sign like “R.G.I.” referring\nwhether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to regist ration in the\nregister, except—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other\nwords delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression,\nsymbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference to registration a s a geographical\nindication under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the\nregistration referred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the refe rence is\nto such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a geographical indication registered under the law of a\ncountry outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country for use in that\ncountry.", "question": "Under Section 42 sub-section (3), what is stated in clause (a)?", "answers": {"text": ["where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other\nwords delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression,\nsymbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference to registration a s a geographical\nindication under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the\nregistration referred to is in fact in force; or"], "answer_start": [342]}}
{"id": "gi_000242", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(3) For the purposes of this section the use in India in relation to a geographical indication of t he\nwords “registered geographical indication” or any other expression, symbol or sign like “R.G.I.” referring\nwhether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to regist ration in the\nregister, except—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other\nwords delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression,\nsymbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference to registration a s a geographical\nindication under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the\nregistration referred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the refe rence is\nto such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a geographical indication registered under the law of a\ncountry outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country for use in that\ncountry.", "question": "What is specified in clause (b) of sub-section (3) of Section 42?", "answers": {"text": ["where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the refe rence is\nto such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or"], "answer_start": [779]}}
{"id": "gi_000243", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(3) For the purposes of this section the use in India in relation to a geographical indication of t he\nwords “registered geographical indication” or any other expression, symbol or sign like “R.G.I.” referring\nwhether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to regist ration in the\nregister, except—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other\nwords delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression,\nsymbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference to registration a s a geographical\nindication under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the\nregistration referred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the refe rence is\nto such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a geographical indication registered under the law of a\ncountry outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country for use in that\ncountry.", "question": "According to clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 42, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["where that word is used in relation to a geographical indication registered under the law of a\ncountry outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country for use in that\ncountry."], "answer_start": [938]}}
{"id": "gi_000244", "title": "Section 45: No offence in certain cases.", "context": "(a) the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indicat ion and the act or omission i s\npermitted under this Act; and\n(b) the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indication and the act or omission is\npermitted under any other law for the time being in force.", "question": "What does Section 45 provide regarding no offence in certain cases?", "answers": {"text": ["the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indicat ion and the act or omission i s\npermitted under this Act; and"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000245", "title": "Section 45: No offence in certain cases.", "context": "(a) the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indicat ion and the act or omission i s\npermitted under this Act; and\n(b) the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indication and the act or omission is\npermitted under any other law for the time being in force.", "question": "Under Section 45, what is stated about no offence in certain cases?", "answers": {"text": ["the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indication and the act or omission is\npermitted under any other law for the time being in force."], "answer_start": [135]}}
{"id": "gi_000246", "title": "Section 45: No offence in certain cases.", "context": "The provisions of sections 39, 40 and 41 shall in relation to a\nregistered geographical indication or authorised user of such geographical indication, be subject to the\nrights created or recognised by this Act and no act or omission shall be deemed to be an offence u nder the\naforesaid sections if,—\n(a) the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indicat ion and the act or omission i s\npermitted under this Act; and\n(b) the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indication and the act or omission is\npermitted under any other law for the time being in force.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 45 concerning no offence in certain cases?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of sections 39, 40 and 41 shall in relation to a\nregistered geographical indication or authorised user of such geographical indication, be subject to the\nrights created or recognised by this Act and no act or omission shall be deemed to be an offence u nder the\naforesaid sections if,—\n(a) the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indicat ion and the act or omission i s\npermitted under this Act; and\n(b) the alleged offence relates to a registered geographical indication and the act or omission is\npermitted under any other law for the time being in force."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000247", "title": "Section 46: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 39 or section\n40 or section 41 or is acquitted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 on proof that he acted without\nintend or defraud, or under section 40 on proof of the matters specified in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause\n(c) of that section, the court convicting or acquitting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all\ngoods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed, or but for such\nproof as aforesaid would have been committed.\n(2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal\nshall lie against the forfeiture also.\n(3) When, a forfeiture is directed on acquittal and the goods or things to which the di rection relates\nare of value exceeding fifty rupees, an appeal against the forfeiture may be preferred, within thirty days\nfrom the date of the direction, to the court to which in appealable cases appeal lie from sentences of the\ncourt which directed the forfeiture.", "question": "According to Section 46 sub-section (1), what is provided in relation to forfeiture of goods?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 39 or section\n40 or section 41 or is acquitted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 on proof that he acted without\nintend or defraud, or under section 40 on proof of the matters specified in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause\n(c) of that section, the court convicting or acquitting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all\ngoods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed, or but for such\nproof as aforesaid would have been committed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000248", "title": "Section 46: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 39 or section\n40 or section 41 or is acquitted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 on proof that he acted without\nintend or defraud, or under section 40 on proof of the matters specified in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause\n(c) of that section, the court convicting or acquitting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all\ngoods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed, or but for such\nproof as aforesaid would have been committed.\n(2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal\nshall lie against the forfeiture also.\n(3) When, a forfeiture is directed on acquittal and the goods or things to which the di rection relates\nare of value exceeding fifty rupees, an appeal against the forfeiture may be preferred, within thirty days\nfrom the date of the direction, to the court to which in appealable cases appeal lie from sentences of the\ncourt which directed the forfeiture.", "question": "What does clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 46 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["of that section, the court convicting or acquitting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all\ngoods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed, or but for such\nproof as aforesaid would have been committed."], "answer_start": [298]}}
{"id": "gi_000249", "title": "Section 46: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 39 or section\n40 or section 41 or is acquitted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 on proof that he acted without\nintend or defraud, or under section 40 on proof of the matters specified in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause\n(c) of that section, the court convicting or acquitting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all\ngoods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed, or but for such\nproof as aforesaid would have been committed.\n(2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal\nshall lie against the forfeiture also.\n(3) When, a forfeiture is directed on acquittal and the goods or things to which the di rection relates\nare of value exceeding fifty rupees, an appeal against the forfeiture may be preferred, within thirty days\nfrom the date of the direction, to the court to which in appealable cases appeal lie from sentences of the\ncourt which directed the forfeiture.", "question": "Under Section 46 sub-section (2), what is stated about forfeiture of goods?", "answers": {"text": ["When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal\nshall lie against the forfeiture also."], "answer_start": [554]}}
{"id": "gi_000250", "title": "Section 46: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 39 or section\n40 or section 41 or is acquitted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 on proof that he acted without\nintend or defraud, or under section 40 on proof of the matters specified in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause\n(c) of that section, the court convicting or acquitting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all\ngoods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed, or but for such\nproof as aforesaid would have been committed.\n(2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal\nshall lie against the forfeiture also.\n(3) When, a forfeiture is directed on acquittal and the goods or things to which the di rection relates\nare of value exceeding fifty rupees, an appeal against the forfeiture may be preferred, within thirty days\nfrom the date of the direction, to the court to which in appealable cases appeal lie from sentences of the\ncourt which directed the forfeiture.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 46 sub-section (3) concerning forfeiture of goods?", "answers": {"text": ["When, a forfeiture is directed on acquittal and the goods or things to which the di rection relates\nare of value exceeding fifty rupees, an appeal against the forfeiture may be preferred, within thirty days\nfrom the date of the direction, to the court to which in appealable cases appeal lie from sentences of the\ncourt which directed the forfeiture."], "answer_start": [696]}}
{"id": "gi_000251", "title": "Section 46: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(4) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may\norder any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit.", "question": "According to Section 46 sub-section (4), what is provided in relation to forfeiture of goods?", "answers": {"text": ["When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may\norder any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000252", "title": "Section 46: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 39 or section\n40 or section 41 or is acquitted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 on proof that he acted without\nintend or defraud, or under section 40 on proof of the matters specified in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause\n(c) of that section, the court convicting or acquitting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all\ngoods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed, or but for such\nproof as aforesaid would have been committed.\n(2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal\nshall lie against the forfeiture also.\n(3) When, a forfeiture is directed on acquittal and the goods or things to which the di rection relates\nare of value exceeding fifty rupees, an appeal against the forfeiture may be preferred, within thirty days\nfrom the date of the direction, to the court to which in appealable cases appeal lie from sentences of the\ncourt which directed the forfeiture.\n(4) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may\norder any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit.", "question": "What does Section 46 provide regarding forfeiture of goods?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 39 or section\n40 or section 41 or is acquitted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 on proof that he acted without\nintend or defraud, or under section 40 on proof of the matters specified in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause\n(c) of that section, the court convicting or acquitting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all\ngoods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed, or but for such\nproof as aforesaid would have been committed.\n(2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal\nshall lie against the forfeiture also.\n(3) When, a forfeiture is directed on acquittal and the goods or things to which the di rection relates\nare of value exceeding fifty rupees, an appeal against the forfeiture may be preferred, within thirty days\nfrom the date of the direction, to the court to which in appealable cases appeal lie from sentences of the\ncourt which directed the forfeiture.\n(4) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may\norder any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000258", "title": "Section 48: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence\ncharged under section 39 or se ction 40 or section 41 is in relation to a registered geographical indication\nand the accused pl eads that the registration of th e geographical indication is invalid, the followi ng\nprocedure shall be followed:—\n(a) if the court is satisfied that such defenc e is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the\ncharge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the\naccused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this\nAct, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid;\n(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited\nor within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause al low, the further proceedings in the\nprosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification;\n(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court\nthe accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed\nwith the case as if the registration were valid.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 48 sub-section (1) concerning procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the offence\ncharged under section 39 or se ction 40 or section 41 is in relation to a registered geographical indication\nand the accused pl eads that the registration of th e geographical indication is invalid, the followi ng\nprocedure shall be followed:—\n(a) if the court is satisfied that such defenc e is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the\ncharge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the\naccused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this\nAct, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid;\n(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited\nor within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause al low, the further proceedings in the\nprosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification;\n(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court\nthe accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed\nwith the case as if the registration were valid."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000259", "title": "Section 48: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence\ncharged under section 39 or se ction 40 or section 41 is in relation to a registered geographical indication\nand the accused pl eads that the registration of th e geographical indication is invalid, the followi ng\nprocedure shall be followed:—\n(a) if the court is satisfied that such defenc e is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the\ncharge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the\naccused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this\nAct, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid;\n(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited\nor within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause al low, the further proceedings in the\nprosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification;\n(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court\nthe accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed\nwith the case as if the registration were valid.", "question": "According to clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 48, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["if the court is satisfied that such defenc e is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the\ncharge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the\naccused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this\nAct, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid"], "answer_start": [270]}}
{"id": "gi_000260", "title": "Section 48: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence\ncharged under section 39 or se ction 40 or section 41 is in relation to a registered geographical indication\nand the accused pl eads that the registration of th e geographical indication is invalid, the followi ng\nprocedure shall be followed:—\n(a) if the court is satisfied that such defenc e is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the\ncharge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the\naccused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this\nAct, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid;\n(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited\nor within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause al low, the further proceedings in the\nprosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification;\n(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court\nthe accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed\nwith the case as if the registration were valid.", "question": "What does clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 48 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited\nor within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause al low, the further proceedings in the\nprosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification"], "answer_start": [658]}}
{"id": "gi_000261", "title": "Section 48: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence\ncharged under section 39 or se ction 40 or section 41 is in relation to a registered geographical indication\nand the accused pl eads that the registration of th e geographical indication is invalid, the followi ng\nprocedure shall be followed:—\n(a) if the court is satisfied that such defenc e is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the\ncharge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the\naccused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this\nAct, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid;\n(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited\nor within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause al low, the further proceedings in the\nprosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification;\n(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court\nthe accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed\nwith the case as if the registration were valid.", "question": "Under Section 48 sub-section (1), what is stated in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court\nthe accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed\nwith the case as if the registration were valid."], "answer_start": [951]}}
{"id": "gi_000262", "title": "Section 48: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(2) Where before the institution of a complaint of an offence referred to in sub -section ( 1), any\napplication for the rectification of the register concerning the geographical indication in question on the\nground of invalidity of the registration thereof has already been properly made to and is pending before\nthe Registrar or the High Court, a s the case may be, the court shall stay the further proceedings in the\nprosecution pending the disposal of the application aforesaid and shall determine the charge against the\naccused in conformity with the result of the application for rectification in s o far as the complainant relies\nupon the registration of his geographical indication.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 48 sub-section (2) concerning procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused?", "answers": {"text": ["Where before the institution of a complaint of an offence referred to in sub -section ( 1), any\napplication for the rectification of the register concerning the geographical indication in question on the\nground of invalidity of the registration thereof has already been properly made to and is pending before\nthe Registrar or the High Court, a s the case may be, the court shall stay the further proceedings in the\nprosecution pending the disposal of the application aforesaid and shall determine the charge against the\naccused in conformity with the result of the application for rectification in s o far as the complainant relies\nupon the registration of his geographical indication."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000263", "title": "Section 49: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "According to Section 49 sub-section (1), what is provided in relation to offences by companies?", "answers": {"text": ["If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000264", "title": "Section 49: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "What does the proviso to Section 49 sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence."], "answer_start": [356]}}
{"id": "gi_000265", "title": "Section 49: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "Under Section 49 sub-section (2), what is stated about offences by companies?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm."], "answer_start": [602]}}
{"id": "gi_000266", "title": "Section 49: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "What is explained in Explanation to Section 49 sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm."], "answer_start": [1146]}}
{"id": "gi_000267", "title": "Section 49: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "How does Section 49 define \"company\"?", "answers": {"text": ["any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand"], "answer_start": [1201]}}
{"id": "gi_000268", "title": "Section 49: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "What does clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 49 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["“company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand"], "answer_start": [1185]}}
{"id": "gi_000269", "title": "Section 49: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "Under Section 49 sub-section (2), what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["“director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm."], "answer_start": [1285]}}
{"id": "gi_000270", "title": "Section 49: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 49 concerning offences by companies?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000278", "title": "Section 51: Costs of defence of prosecution .", "context": "In any prosecution under this Act, the court may order such\ncosts to be paid by the accused to the complainant, or by the complainant to the accused, as the court\ndeemed reasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the case and the conduct of the parties and\nthe costs so awarded shall be recoverable as if they were a fine.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 51 concerning costs of defence of prosecution?", "answers": {"text": ["In any prosecution under this Act, the court may order such\ncosts to be paid by the accused to the complainant, or by the complainant to the accused, as the court\ndeemed reasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the case and the conduct of the parties and\nthe costs so awarded shall be recoverable as if they were a fine."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000279", "title": "Section 51: Costs of defence of prosecution .", "context": "In any prosecution under this Act, the court may order such\ncosts to be paid by the accused to the complainant, or by the complainant to the accused, as the court\ndeemed reasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the case and the conduct of the parties and\nthe costs so awarded shall be recoverable as if they were a fine.", "question": "According to Section 51, what is provided in relation to costs of defence of prosecution?", "answers": {"text": ["In any prosecution under this Act, the court may order such\ncosts to be paid by the accused to the complainant, or by the complainant to the accused, as the court\ndeemed reasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the case and the conduct of the parties and\nthe costs so awarded shall be recoverable as if they were a fine."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000280", "title": "Section 52: Limitation of prosecution.", "context": "No prosecution for an offence under this Act shall be commenced\nafter the expiration of three years next after the commission of the offence charged or two years after the\ndiscovery thereof by the prosecutor, whichever expiration first happens.", "question": "What does Section 52 provide regarding limitation of prosecution?", "answers": {"text": ["No prosecution for an offence under this Act shall be commenced\nafter the expiration of three years next after the commission of the offence charged or two years after the\ndiscovery thereof by the prosecutor, whichever expiration first happens."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000281", "title": "Section 52: Limitation of prosecution.", "context": "No prosecution for an offence under this Act shall be commenced\nafter the expiration of three years next after the commission of the offence charged or two years after the\ndiscovery thereof by the prosecutor, whichever expiration first happens.", "question": "Under Section 52, what is stated about limitation of prosecution?", "answers": {"text": ["No prosecution for an offence under this Act shall be commenced\nafter the expiration of three years next after the commission of the offence charged or two years after the\ndiscovery thereof by the prosecutor, whichever expiration first happens."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000282", "title": "Section 53: Information as to commission of offence.", "context": "An officer of the Government whose duty it is to\ntake part in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter shall not be compelled in any court to say\nwhence he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 53 concerning information as to commission of offence?", "answers": {"text": ["An officer of the Government whose duty it is to\ntake part in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter shall not be compelled in any court to say\nwhence he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000283", "title": "Section 53: Information as to commission of offence.", "context": "An officer of the Government whose duty it is to\ntake part in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter shall not be compelled in any court to say\nwhence he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act.", "question": "According to Section 53, what is provided in relation to information as to commission of offence?", "answers": {"text": ["An officer of the Government whose duty it is to\ntake part in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter shall not be compelled in any court to say\nwhence he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000284", "title": "Section 54: Punishment for abet ement in India of acts done out of India .", "context": "If any person, being within\nIndia, abets the commission, without India, of any act which, if committed in India, would, under this Act,\nbe an offence, he may be tried for such abet ement in any place in India in which he may be found, and be\npunished therefor with the punishment to which he would be liable if he had himself committed in that\nplace the act which he abetted.", "question": "What does Section 54 provide regarding punishment for abet ement in india of acts done out of india?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person, being within\nIndia, abets the commission, without India, of any act which, if committed in India, would, under this Act,\nbe an offence, he may be tried for such abet ement in any place in India in which he may be found, and be\npunished therefor with the punishment to which he would be liable if he had himself committed in that\nplace the act which he abetted."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000285", "title": "Section 54: Punishment for abet ement in India of acts done out of India .", "context": "If any person, being within\nIndia, abets the commission, without India, of any act which, if committed in India, would, under this Act,\nbe an offence, he may be tried for such abet ement in any place in India in which he may be found, and be\npunished therefor with the punishment to which he would be liable if he had himself committed in that\nplace the act which he abetted.", "question": "Under Section 54, what is stated about punishment for abet ement in india of acts done out of india?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person, being within\nIndia, abets the commission, without India, of any act which, if committed in India, would, under this Act,\nbe an offence, he may be tried for such abet ement in any place in India in which he may be found, and be\npunished therefor with the punishment to which he would be liable if he had himself committed in that\nplace the act which he abetted."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000286", "title": "Section 55: Protection of action taken in good faith.", "context": "No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against\nany person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this\nAct.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 55 concerning protection of action taken in good faith?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against\nany person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this\nAct."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000287", "title": "Section 55: Protection of action taken in good faith.", "context": "No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against\nany person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this\nAct.", "question": "According to Section 55, what is provided in relation to protection of action taken in good faith?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against\nany person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this\nAct."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000288", "title": "Section 56: Certain persons to be public servants.", "context": "Every person appointed under this Act shall be deemed\nto be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).", "question": "What does Section 56 provide regarding certain persons to be public servants?", "answers": {"text": ["Every person appointed under this Act shall be deemed\nto be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000289", "title": "Section 56: Certain persons to be public servants.", "context": "Every person appointed under this Act shall be deemed\nto be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).", "question": "Under Section 56, what is stated about certain persons to be public servants?", "answers": {"text": ["Every person appointed under this Act shall be deemed\nto be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000297", "title": "Section 58: Application for rectification of register to be made to High Court in certain\ncases.", "context": "(1) Where in a suit for infringement of a registered geographical indication the validity of the\nregistration of the geographical indication relating to plaintif f is questioned by the defendant or where in\nany such suit the plaintiff questions the validity of the registration of the geographical indication relating\nto defendant, the issue as to the validity of the re gistration of the geographical indication concerned shall\nbe determined only on an application for the rectification of the register and, notwithstanding anything\ncontained in section 27, such application shall be made to the High Court and not to the Registrar.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), where an application for rectification of the register is\nmade to the Registrar under section 27, the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, refer the application at any\nstage of the proceedings to the High Court.", "question": "Under Section 58 sub-section (1), what is stated about application for rectification of register to be made to high court in certain\ncases?", "answers": {"text": ["Where in a suit for infringement of a registered geographical indication the validity of the\nregistration of the geographical indication relating to plaintif f is questioned by the defendant or where in\nany such suit the plaintiff questions the validity of the registration of the geographical indication relating\nto defendant, the issue as to the validity of the re gistration of the geographical indication concerned shall\nbe determined only on an application for the rectification of the register and, notwithstanding anything\ncontained in section 27, such application shall be made to the High Court and not to the Registrar."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000298", "title": "Section 58: Application for rectification of register to be made to High Court in certain\ncases.", "context": "(1) Where in a suit for infringement of a registered geographical indication the validity of the\nregistration of the geographical indication relating to plaintif f is questioned by the defendant or where in\nany such suit the plaintiff questions the validity of the registration of the geographical indication relating\nto defendant, the issue as to the validity of the re gistration of the geographical indication concerned shall\nbe determined only on an application for the rectification of the register and, notwithstanding anything\ncontained in section 27, such application shall be made to the High Court and not to the Registrar.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), where an application for rectification of the register is\nmade to the Registrar under section 27, the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, refer the application at any\nstage of the proceedings to the High Court.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 58 sub-section (2) concerning application for rectification of register to be made to high court in certain\ncases?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), where an application for rectification of the register is\nmade to the Registrar under section 27, the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, refer the application at any\nstage of the proceedings to the High Court."], "answer_start": [638]}}
{"id": "gi_000299", "title": "Section 58: Application for rectification of register to be made to High Court in certain\ncases.", "context": "(1) Where in a suit for infringement of a registered geographical indication the validity of the\nregistration of the geographical indication relating to plaintif f is questioned by the defendant or where in\nany such suit the plaintiff questions the validity of the registration of the geographical indication relating\nto defendant, the issue as to the validity of the re gistration of the geographical indication concerned shall\nbe determined only on an application for the rectification of the register and, notwithstanding anything\ncontained in section 27, such application shall be made to the High Court and not to the Registrar.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), where an application for rectification of the register is\nmade to the Registrar under section 27, the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, refer the application at any\nstage of the proceedings to the High Court.", "question": "According to Section 58, what is provided in relation to application for rectification of register to be made to high court in certain\ncases?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) Where in a suit for infringement of a registered geographical indication the validity of the\nregistration of the geographical indication relating to plaintif f is questioned by the defendant or where in\nany such suit the plaintiff questions the validity of the registration of the geographical indication relating\nto defendant, the issue as to the validity of the re gistration of the geographical indication concerned shall\nbe determined only on an application for the rectification of the register and, notwithstanding anything\ncontained in section 27, such application shall be made to the High Court and not to the Registrar.\n(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), where an application for rectification of the register is\nmade to the Registrar under section 27, the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, refer the application at any\nstage of the proceedings to the High Court."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000300", "title": "Section 59: Implied warranty on sale of indicated goods .", "context": "Where a geographical indication has been\napplied to the goods on sale or in the contract for sale of any goods, the seller shall be deemed to warrant\nthat the geographical indication is a genu ine geographical indication and not falsely applied, unless the\ncontrary is expressed in writing signed by or on behalf of the seller and delivered at the time of the sale of\ngoods on contract to and accepted by the buyer.", "question": "What does Section 59 provide regarding implied warranty on sale of indicated goods?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a geographical indication has been\napplied to the goods on sale or in the contract for sale of any goods, the seller shall be deemed to warrant\nthat the geographical indication is a genu ine geographical indication and not falsely applied, unless the\ncontrary is expressed in writing signed by or on behalf of the seller and delivered at the time of the sale of\ngoods on contract to and accepted by the buyer."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000301", "title": "Section 59: Implied warranty on sale of indicated goods .", "context": "Where a geographical indication has been\napplied to the goods on sale or in the contract for sale of any goods, the seller shall be deemed to warrant\nthat the geographical indication is a genu ine geographical indication and not falsely applied, unless the\ncontrary is expressed in writing signed by or on behalf of the seller and delivered at the time of the sale of\ngoods on contract to and accepted by the buyer.", "question": "Under Section 59, what is stated about implied warranty on sale of indicated goods?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a geographical indication has been\napplied to the goods on sale or in the contract for sale of any goods, the seller shall be deemed to warrant\nthat the geographical indication is a genu ine geographical indication and not falsely applied, unless the\ncontrary is expressed in writing signed by or on behalf of the seller and delivered at the time of the sale of\ngoods on contract to and accepted by the buyer."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000302", "title": "Section 60: Powers of Registrar.", "context": "(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence,\nadministering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production\nof documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;\n(b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 87, make such orders\nas to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil\ncourt;\n(c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 60 concerning powers of registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence,\nadministering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production\nof documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000303", "title": "Section 60: Powers of Registrar.", "context": "(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence,\nadministering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production\nof documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;\n(b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 87, make such orders\nas to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil\ncourt;\n(c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "According to Section 60, what is provided in relation to powers of registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 87, make such orders\nas to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil\ncourt"], "answer_start": [276]}}
{"id": "gi_000304", "title": "Section 60: Powers of Registrar.", "context": "(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence,\nadministering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production\nof documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;\n(b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 87, make such orders\nas to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil\ncourt;\n(c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "What does Section 60 provide regarding powers of registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision."], "answer_start": [484]}}
{"id": "gi_000305", "title": "Section 60: Powers of Registrar.", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Registrar,—\n(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence,\nadministering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production\nof documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;\n(b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 87, make such orders\nas to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil\ncourt;\n(c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "Under Section 60, what is stated about powers of registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["In all proceedings under this Act before the Registrar,—\n(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence,\nadministering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production\nof documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;\n(b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules made in this behalf under section 87, make such orders\nas to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil\ncourt;\n(c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000306", "title": "Section 61: Exercise of discretionary power by Registrar.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of section 64, the\nRegistrar shall not exercise any discretionary or other power vested in him by this Act or the rules made\nthereunder adversely to a person applying for the exercise of that power without (if so required by that\nperson within the prescribed time) giving to the person an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 61 concerning exercise of discretionary power by registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 64, the\nRegistrar shall not exercise any discretionary or other power vested in him by this Act or the rules made\nthereunder adversely to a person applying for the exercise of that power without (if so required by that\nperson within the prescribed time) giving to the person an opportunity of being heard."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000307", "title": "Section 61: Exercise of discretionary power by Registrar.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of section 64, the\nRegistrar shall not exercise any discretionary or other power vested in him by this Act or the rules made\nthereunder adversely to a person applying for the exercise of that power without (if so required by that\nperson within the prescribed time) giving to the person an opportunity of being heard.", "question": "According to Section 61, what is provided in relation to exercise of discretionary power by registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 64, the\nRegistrar shall not exercise any discretionary or other power vested in him by this Act or the rules made\nthereunder adversely to a person applying for the exercise of that power without (if so required by that\nperson within the prescribed time) giving to the person an opportunity of being heard."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000308", "title": "Section 62: Evidence before Registrar .", "context": "In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, eviden ce\nshall be given by affidavit:\nProvided that the Registrar may, if he think s fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, such\nevidence by affidavit.", "question": "What does Section 62 provide regarding evidence before registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, eviden ce\nshall be given by affidavit:\nProvided that the Registrar may, if he think s fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, such\nevidence by affidavit."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000309", "title": "Section 62: Evidence before Registrar .", "context": "In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, eviden ce\nshall be given by affidavit:\nProvided that the Registrar may, if he think s fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, such\nevidence by affidavit.", "question": "What does the proviso to Section 62 state?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar may, if he think s fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, such\nevidence by affidavit."], "answer_start": [108]}}
{"id": "gi_000310", "title": "Section 62: Evidence before Registrar .", "context": "In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, eviden ce\nshall be given by affidavit:\nProvided that the Registrar may, if he think s fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, such\nevidence by affidavit.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 62 concerning evidence before registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, eviden ce\nshall be given by affidavit:\nProvided that the Registrar may, if he think s fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, such\nevidence by affidavit."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000311", "title": "Section 63: Death of party to a proceeding .", "context": "If a person who is a party to a proceeding under this Act (not\nbeing a proceeding before 1*** a court) dies pending the proceeding, th e Registrar may, on request, and\non proof to his satisfaction of th e transmission of the interest of the deceased person, substitute in the\nproceeding his successor in interest in his place, or, if the Registrar is of opinion that the interest of the\ndeceased person is sufficiently represented by the surviving parties, permit the proceeding to continue\nwithout the substitution of his successor in interest.", "question": "According to Section 63, what is provided in relation to death of party to a proceeding?", "answers": {"text": ["If a person who is a party to a proceeding under this Act (not\nbeing a proceeding before 1*** a court) dies pending the proceeding, th e Registrar may, on request, and\non proof to his satisfaction of th e transmission of the interest of the deceased person, substitute in the\nproceeding his successor in interest in his place, or, if the Registrar is of opinion that the interest of the\ndeceased person is sufficiently represented by the surviving parties, permit the proceeding to continue\nwithout the substitution of his successor in interest."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000312", "title": "Section 63: Death of party to a proceeding .", "context": "If a person who is a party to a proceeding under this Act (not\nbeing a proceeding before 1*** a court) dies pending the proceeding, th e Registrar may, on request, and\non proof to his satisfaction of th e transmission of the interest of the deceased person, substitute in the\nproceeding his successor in interest in his place, or, if the Registrar is of opinion that the interest of the\ndeceased person is sufficiently represented by the surviving parties, permit the proceeding to continue\nwithout the substitution of his successor in interest.", "question": "What does Section 63 provide regarding death of party to a proceeding?", "answers": {"text": ["If a person who is a party to a proceeding under this Act (not\nbeing a proceeding before 1*** a court) dies pending the proceeding, th e Registrar may, on request, and\non proof to his satisfaction of th e transmission of the interest of the deceased person, substitute in the\nproceeding his successor in interest in his place, or, if the Registrar is of opinion that the interest of the\ndeceased person is sufficiently represented by the surviving parties, permit the proceeding to continue\nwithout the substitution of his successor in interest."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000313", "title": "Section 64: Extension of time.", "context": "(1) If the Registrar is satisfied, on application made to him in the prescribed\nmanner and accompanied by the prescribed fee, that there is sufficient cause for extending the time for\ndoing any act (not being a time expressly provided in the Act), whether the time so specified has expired\nor not, he may, subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose, extend the time and inform the\nparties accordingly.\n(2) Nothing in sub -section ( 1) shall be deemed to require the Registrar to hear the parties before\ndisposing of an application for extension of time, and no appeal shall lie f rom any order of the Registrar\nunder this section.", "question": "Under Section 64 sub-section (1), what is stated about extension of time?", "answers": {"text": ["If the Registrar is satisfied, on application made to him in the prescribed\nmanner and accompanied by the prescribed fee, that there is sufficient cause for extending the time for\ndoing any act (not being a time expressly provided in the Act), whether the time so specified has expired\nor not, he may, subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose, extend the time and inform the\nparties accordingly."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000314", "title": "Section 64: Extension of time.", "context": "(1) If the Registrar is satisfied, on application made to him in the prescribed\nmanner and accompanied by the prescribed fee, that there is sufficient cause for extending the time for\ndoing any act (not being a time expressly provided in the Act), whether the time so specified has expired\nor not, he may, subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose, extend the time and inform the\nparties accordingly.\n(2) Nothing in sub -section ( 1) shall be deemed to require the Registrar to hear the parties before\ndisposing of an application for extension of time, and no appeal shall lie f rom any order of the Registrar\nunder this section.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 64 sub-section (2) concerning extension of time?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in sub -section ( 1) shall be deemed to require the Registrar to hear the parties before\ndisposing of an application for extension of time, and no appeal shall lie f rom any order of the Registrar\nunder this section."], "answer_start": [420]}}
{"id": "gi_000315", "title": "Section 64: Extension of time.", "context": "(1) If the Registrar is satisfied, on application made to him in the prescribed\nmanner and accompanied by the prescribed fee, that there is sufficient cause for extending the time for\ndoing any act (not being a time expressly provided in the Act), whether the time so specified has expired\nor not, he may, subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose, extend the time and inform the\nparties accordingly.\n(2) Nothing in sub -section ( 1) shall be deemed to require the Registrar to hear the parties before\ndisposing of an application for extension of time, and no appeal shall lie f rom any order of the Registrar\nunder this section.", "question": "According to Section 64, what is provided in relation to extension of time?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) If the Registrar is satisfied, on application made to him in the prescribed\nmanner and accompanied by the prescribed fee, that there is sufficient cause for extending the time for\ndoing any act (not being a time expressly provided in the Act), whether the time so specified has expired\nor not, he may, subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose, extend the time and inform the\nparties accordingly.\n(2) Nothing in sub -section ( 1) shall be deemed to require the Registrar to hear the parties before\ndisposing of an application for extension of time, and no appeal shall lie f rom any order of the Registrar\nunder this section."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000316", "title": "Section 65: Abandonment.", "context": "Where, in the opinion of the Registrar, an applicant is in default in the\nprosecution of an application filed under this Act, the Registrar may, by notice require the applicant to\nremedy the default within a time specified and after giving him, if so, desired, an opportunity of being\nheard, treat the application as abandoned, unless the default is remedied within th e time specified in the\nnotice.", "question": "What does Section 65 provide regarding abandonment?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, in the opinion of the Registrar, an applicant is in default in the\nprosecution of an application filed under this Act, the Registrar may, by notice require the applicant to\nremedy the default within a time specified and after giving him, if so, desired, an opportunity of being\nheard, treat the application as abandoned, unless the default is remedied within th e time specified in the\nnotice."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000317", "title": "Section 65: Abandonment.", "context": "Where, in the opinion of the Registrar, an applicant is in default in the\nprosecution of an application filed under this Act, the Registrar may, by notice require the applicant to\nremedy the default within a time specified and after giving him, if so, desired, an opportunity of being\nheard, treat the application as abandoned, unless the default is remedied within th e time specified in the\nnotice.", "question": "Under Section 65, what is stated about abandonment?", "answers": {"text": ["Where, in the opinion of the Registrar, an applicant is in default in the\nprosecution of an application filed under this Act, the Registrar may, by notice require the applicant to\nremedy the default within a time specified and after giving him, if so, desired, an opportunity of being\nheard, treat the application as abandoned, unless the default is remedied within th e time specified in the\nnotice."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000318", "title": "Section 66: Suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court.", "context": "(1) No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit.\n(2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 66 sub-section (1) concerning suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000319", "title": "Section 66: Suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court.", "context": "(1) No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit.\n(2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user.", "question": "According to clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 66, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or"], "answer_start": [18]}}
{"id": "gi_000320", "title": "Section 66: Suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court.", "context": "(1) No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit.\n(2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user.", "question": "What does clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 66 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or"], "answer_start": [87]}}
{"id": "gi_000321", "title": "Section 66: Suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court.", "context": "(1) No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit.\n(2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user.", "question": "Under Section 66 sub-section (1), what is stated in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit."], "answer_start": [157]}}
{"id": "gi_000322", "title": "Section 66: Suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court.", "context": "(1) No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit.\n(2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 66 sub-section (2) concerning suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user."], "answer_start": [491]}}
{"id": "gi_000323", "title": "Section 66: Suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court.", "context": "(1) No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit.\n(2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user.", "question": "What is explained in Explanation to Section 66 sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user."], "answer_start": [1075]}}
{"id": "gi_000324", "title": "Section 66: Suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court.", "context": "(1) No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit.\n(2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user.", "question": "What does Section 66 provide regarding suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit.\n(2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000325", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in\nany suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 66 includes injunction (subject to such\nterms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or account of profits,\ntogether with or without any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and indicati ons for\ndestruction or erasure.\n(2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex pa rte injunction or any\ninterlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the\nsubject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may\nadversely affect plaintiff ’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may\nbe finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "Under Section 67 sub-section (1), what is stated about relief in suit for infringement or for passing off?", "answers": {"text": ["The relief which a court may grant in\nany suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 66 includes injunction (subject to such\nterms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or account of profits,\ntogether with or without any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and indicati ons for\ndestruction or erasure."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000326", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in\nany suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 66 includes injunction (subject to such\nterms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or account of profits,\ntogether with or without any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and indicati ons for\ndestruction or erasure.\n(2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex pa rte injunction or any\ninterlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the\nsubject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may\nadversely affect plaintiff ’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may\nbe finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 67 sub-section (2) concerning relief in suit for infringement or for passing off?", "answers": {"text": ["The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex pa rte injunction or any\ninterlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the\nsubject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may\nadversely affect plaintiff ’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may\nbe finally awarded to the plaintiff."], "answer_start": [394]}}
{"id": "gi_000327", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in\nany suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 66 includes injunction (subject to such\nterms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or account of profits,\ntogether with or without any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and indicati ons for\ndestruction or erasure.\n(2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex pa rte injunction or any\ninterlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the\nsubject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may\nadversely affect plaintiff ’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may\nbe finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "According to clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 67, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["for discovery of documents"], "answer_start": [552]}}
{"id": "gi_000328", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in\nany suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 66 includes injunction (subject to such\nterms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or account of profits,\ntogether with or without any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and indicati ons for\ndestruction or erasure.\n(2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex pa rte injunction or any\ninterlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the\nsubject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may\nadversely affect plaintiff ’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may\nbe finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "What does clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 67 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the\nsubject-matter of the suit"], "answer_start": [584]}}
{"id": "gi_000329", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in\nany suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 66 includes injunction (subject to such\nterms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or account of profits,\ntogether with or without any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and indicati ons for\ndestruction or erasure.\n(2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex pa rte injunction or any\ninterlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the\nsubject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may\nadversely affect plaintiff ’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may\nbe finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "Under Section 67 sub-section (2), what is stated in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may\nadversely affect plaintiff ’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may\nbe finally awarded to the plaintiff."], "answer_start": [701]}}
{"id": "gi_000330", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 67 sub-section (3) concerning relief in suit for infringement or for passing off?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000331", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "According to clause (a) of sub-section (3) of Section 67, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—"], "answer_start": [179]}}
{"id": "gi_000332", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "What does clause (i) of sub-section (3) of Section 67 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and"], "answer_start": [251]}}
{"id": "gi_000333", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "Under Section 67 sub-section (3), what is stated in clause (ii)?", "answers": {"text": ["that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or"], "answer_start": [480]}}
{"id": "gi_000334", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "What is specified in clause (b) of sub-section (3) of Section 67?", "answers": {"text": ["where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—"], "answer_start": [714]}}
{"id": "gi_000335", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "According to clause (i) of sub-section (3) of Section 67, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and"], "answer_start": [786]}}
{"id": "gi_000336", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "What does clause (ii) of sub-section (3) of Section 67 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of."], "answer_start": [1015]}}
{"id": "gi_000337", "title": "Section 68: Authorised user to be impleaded in certain proceedings .", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under\nChapter VI or under section 31, every authorised user of a geographical indication to which such\nproceeding relate, who is not himself an applicant in respect of an y proceeding under that Chapter or\nsection, shall be made a party to the proceeding.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, an authorised user so made a party to the\nproceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the\nproceeding.", "question": "Under Section 68 sub-section (1), what is stated about authorised user to be impleaded in certain proceedings?", "answers": {"text": ["In every proceeding under\nChapter VI or under section 31, every authorised user of a geographical indication to which such\nproceeding relate, who is not himself an applicant in respect of an y proceeding under that Chapter or\nsection, shall be made a party to the proceeding."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000338", "title": "Section 68: Authorised user to be impleaded in certain proceedings .", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under\nChapter VI or under section 31, every authorised user of a geographical indication to which such\nproceeding relate, who is not himself an applicant in respect of an y proceeding under that Chapter or\nsection, shall be made a party to the proceeding.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, an authorised user so made a party to the\nproceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the\nproceeding.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 68 sub-section (2) concerning authorised user to be impleaded in certain proceedings?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, an authorised user so made a party to the\nproceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the\nproceeding."], "answer_start": [284]}}
{"id": "gi_000339", "title": "Section 68: Authorised user to be impleaded in certain proceedings .", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under\nChapter VI or under section 31, every authorised user of a geographical indication to which such\nproceeding relate, who is not himself an applicant in respect of an y proceeding under that Chapter or\nsection, shall be made a party to the proceeding.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, an authorised user so made a party to the\nproceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the\nproceeding.", "question": "According to Section 68, what is provided in relation to authorised user to be impleaded in certain proceedings?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) In every proceeding under\nChapter VI or under section 31, every authorised user of a geographical indication to which such\nproceeding relate, who is not himself an applicant in respect of an y proceeding under that Chapter or\nsection, shall be made a party to the proceeding.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, an authorised user so made a party to the\nproceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the\nproceeding."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000340", "title": "Section 69: Evidence of entries in register , etc., and things done by the Registrar .", "context": "(1) A copy of any\nentry in the register or of any document referred to in sub -section ( 1) of section 78 purporting to be\ncertified by the Registrar and sealed with t he seal of th e Geographical Indications Registry shall be\nadmitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without further proof or production of the\noriginal.\n(2) A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Registrar as to any entry, matter or thing that\nhe is authorised by this Act or the rules to make or do shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having\nbeen made, and of the contents thereof, or of the matter or things having been done or not done.", "question": "What does Section 69 sub-section (1) provide regarding evidence of entries in register , etc., and things done by the registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["A copy of any\nentry in the register or of any document referred to in sub -section ( 1) of section 78 purporting to be\ncertified by the Registrar and sealed with t he seal of th e Geographical Indications Registry shall be\nadmitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without further proof or production of the\noriginal."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000341", "title": "Section 69: Evidence of entries in register , etc., and things done by the Registrar .", "context": "(1) A copy of any\nentry in the register or of any document referred to in sub -section ( 1) of section 78 purporting to be\ncertified by the Registrar and sealed with t he seal of th e Geographical Indications Registry shall be\nadmitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without further proof or production of the\noriginal.\n(2) A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Registrar as to any entry, matter or thing that\nhe is authorised by this Act or the rules to make or do shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having\nbeen made, and of the contents thereof, or of the matter or things having been done or not done.", "question": "Under Section 69 sub-section (2), what is stated about evidence of entries in register , etc., and things done by the registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Registrar as to any entry, matter or thing that\nhe is authorised by this Act or the rules to make or do shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having\nbeen made, and of the contents thereof, or of the matter or things having been done or not done."], "answer_start": [342]}}
{"id": "gi_000342", "title": "Section 69: Evidence of entries in register , etc., and things done by the Registrar .", "context": "(1) A copy of any\nentry in the register or of any document referred to in sub -section ( 1) of section 78 purporting to be\ncertified by the Registrar and sealed with t he seal of th e Geographical Indications Registry shall be\nadmitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without further proof or production of the\noriginal.\n(2) A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Registrar as to any entry, matter or thing that\nhe is authorised by this Act or the rules to make or do shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having\nbeen made, and of the contents thereof, or of the matter or things having been done or not done.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 69 concerning evidence of entries in register , etc., and things done by the registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) A copy of any\nentry in the register or of any document referred to in sub -section ( 1) of section 78 purporting to be\ncertified by the Registrar and sealed with t he seal of th e Geographical Indications Registry shall be\nadmitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without further proof or production of the\noriginal.\n(2) A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Registrar as to any entry, matter or thing that\nhe is authorised by this Act or the rules to make or do shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having\nbeen made, and of the contents thereof, or of the matter or things having been done or not done."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000343", "title": "Section 70: Registrar and other officers not compellabl e to produce register, etc.", "context": "The Registrar or any\nofficer of the Geographical Indications Registry shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a\nparty, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of w hich\ncan be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to\nprove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special cause.", "question": "According to Section 70, what is provided in relation to registrar and other officers not compellabl e to produce register, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar or any\nofficer of the Geographical Indications Registry shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a\nparty, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of w hich\ncan be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to\nprove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special cause."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000344", "title": "Section 70: Registrar and other officers not compellabl e to produce register, etc.", "context": "The Registrar or any\nofficer of the Geographical Indications Registry shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a\nparty, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of w hich\ncan be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to\nprove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special cause.", "question": "What does Section 70 provide regarding registrar and other officers not compellabl e to produce register, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar or any\nofficer of the Geographical Indications Registry shall not, in any legal proceedings to which he is not a\nparty, be compellable to produce the register or any other document in his custody, the contents of w hich\ncan be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act or to appear as a witness to\nprove the matters therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special cause."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000345", "title": "Section 71: Power to require goods to show indication of origin .", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by\nnotification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are\nmade or produced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or, which are made or produced\nwithin the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the notification not being less than\nthree months from its issue, have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were\nmade or produced, or of the name and address of the manufacturer or the person for whom the goods were\nmanufactured.\n(2) The notification may specify the manner in which such indication shall be applied, that is to say,\nwhether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which t he presence of\nthe indication shall be necessary, that is to s ay, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale,\nwhether by wholesale or retail or both.\n(3) No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its i ssue by\npersons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers,\nor users of, t he goods concerned, or unless th e Central Government is otherwise convinced that it is\nnecessary in the public interest to is sue the notification, with or without such inquiry, as the Central\nGovernment may consider necessary.", "question": "Under Section 71 sub-section (1), what is stated about power to require goods to show indication of origin?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by\nnotification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are\nmade or produced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or, which are made or produced\nwithin the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the notification not being less than\nthree months from its issue, have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were\nmade or produced, or of the name and address of the manufacturer or the person for whom the goods were\nmanufactured."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000346", "title": "Section 71: Power to require goods to show indication of origin .", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by\nnotification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are\nmade or produced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or, which are made or produced\nwithin the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the notification not being less than\nthree months from its issue, have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were\nmade or produced, or of the name and address of the manufacturer or the person for whom the goods were\nmanufactured.\n(2) The notification may specify the manner in which such indication shall be applied, that is to say,\nwhether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which t he presence of\nthe indication shall be necessary, that is to s ay, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale,\nwhether by wholesale or retail or both.\n(3) No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its i ssue by\npersons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers,\nor users of, t he goods concerned, or unless th e Central Government is otherwise convinced that it is\nnecessary in the public interest to is sue the notification, with or without such inquiry, as the Central\nGovernment may consider necessary.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 71 sub-section (2) concerning power to require goods to show indication of origin?", "answers": {"text": ["The notification may specify the manner in which such indication shall be applied, that is to say,\nwhether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which t he presence of\nthe indication shall be necessary, that is to s ay, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale,\nwhether by wholesale or retail or both."], "answer_start": [583]}}
{"id": "gi_000347", "title": "Section 71: Power to require goods to show indication of origin .", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by\nnotification in the Official Gazette, require that goods of any class specified in the notification which are\nmade or produced beyond the limits of India and imported into India, or, which are made or produced\nwithin the limits of India, shall, from such date as may be appointed by the notification not being less than\nthree months from its issue, have applied to them an indication of the country or place in which they were\nmade or produced, or of the name and address of the manufacturer or the person for whom the goods were\nmanufactured.\n(2) The notification may specify the manner in which such indication shall be applied, that is to say,\nwhether to goods themselves or in any other manner, and the times or occasions on which t he presence of\nthe indication shall be necessary, that is to s ay, whether on importation only, or also at the time of sale,\nwhether by wholesale or retail or both.\n(3) No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its i ssue by\npersons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers,\nor users of, t he goods concerned, or unless th e Central Government is otherwise convinced that it is\nnecessary in the public interest to is sue the notification, with or without such inquiry, as the Central\nGovernment may consider necessary.", "question": "According to Section 71 sub-section (3), what is provided in relation to power to require goods to show indication of origin?", "answers": {"text": ["No notification under this section shall be issued, unless application is made for its i ssue by\npersons or associations substantially representing the interests of dealers in, or manufacturers, producers,\nor users of, t he goods concerned, or unless th e Central Government is otherwise convinced that it is\nnecessary in the public interest to is sue the notification, with or without such inquiry, as the Central\nGovernment may consider necessary."], "answer_start": [941]}}
{"id": "gi_000348", "title": "Section 71: Power to require goods to show indication of origin .", "context": "(4) The provisions of section 23 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) shall apply to the issue\nof a notification under this section as they apply to the making of a rule or bye-law the making of which is\nsubject to the condition of previous publication.\n(5) A notification under this section shall not apply to goods made or produced beyond the limits of\nIndia and imported into India, if in respect of those goods, the Commissioner of Customs is satisfied at the\ntime of importation that they are intended fo r exportation whether after transhipment in or transit through\nIndia or otherwise.", "question": "What does Section 71 sub-section (4) provide regarding power to require goods to show indication of origin?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of section 23 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) shall apply to the issue\nof a notification under this section as they apply to the making of a rule or bye-law the making of which is\nsubject to the condition of previous publication."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000349", "title": "Section 71: Power to require goods to show indication of origin .", "context": "(4) The provisions of section 23 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) shall apply to the issue\nof a notification under this section as they apply to the making of a rule or bye-law the making of which is\nsubject to the condition of previous publication.\n(5) A notification under this section shall not apply to goods made or produced beyond the limits of\nIndia and imported into India, if in respect of those goods, the Commissioner of Customs is satisfied at the\ntime of importation that they are intended fo r exportation whether after transhipment in or transit through\nIndia or otherwise.", "question": "Under Section 71 sub-section (5), what is stated about power to require goods to show indication of origin?", "answers": {"text": ["A notification under this section shall not apply to goods made or produced beyond the limits of\nIndia and imported into India, if in respect of those goods, the Commissioner of Customs is satisfied at the\ntime of importation that they are intended fo r exportation whether after transhipment in or transit through\nIndia or otherwise."], "answer_start": [267]}}
{"id": "gi_000350", "title": "Section 72: Certificate of validity.", "context": "If in any legal proceedings for rectification of the register before the\nHigh Court a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor or, as the case may be,\nauthorised user of the geographical indication on the issue as to th e validity of the registration of the\ngeographical indication or the authorised user, the High Court may grant a certificate to that effect, and\nif such a certificate is granted, then, in any subsequent legal proceeding in which the said validity comes\ninto question the said proprietor or the authorised user, as the case may be, on obtaining a final order or\njudgment in his favour affirming validity of the registration of the geographical indication or the\nauthorised user, a s the case may be, shall unles s the said final order or judgment for sufficient reason\ndirects otherwise, be entitled to his full cost charges and expenses as between legal practitioner and client.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 72 concerning certificate of validity?", "answers": {"text": ["If in any legal proceedings for rectification of the register before the\nHigh Court a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor or, as the case may be,\nauthorised user of the geographical indication on the issue as to th e validity of the registration of the\ngeographical indication or the authorised user, the High Court may grant a certificate to that effect, and\nif such a certificate is granted, then, in any subsequent legal proceeding in which the said validity comes\ninto question the said proprietor or the authorised user, as the case may be, on obtaining a final order or\njudgment in his favour affirming validity of the registration of the geographical indication or the\nauthorised user, a s the case may be, shall unles s the said final order or judgment for sufficient reason\ndirects otherwise, be entitled to his full cost charges and expenses as between legal practitioner and client."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000351", "title": "Section 72: Certificate of validity.", "context": "If in any legal proceedings for rectification of the register before the\nHigh Court a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor or, as the case may be,\nauthorised user of the geographical indication on the issue as to th e validity of the registration of the\ngeographical indication or the authorised user, the High Court may grant a certificate to that effect, and\nif such a certificate is granted, then, in any subsequent legal proceeding in which the said validity comes\ninto question the said proprietor or the authorised user, as the case may be, on obtaining a final order or\njudgment in his favour affirming validity of the registration of the geographical indication or the\nauthorised user, a s the case may be, shall unles s the said final order or judgment for sufficient reason\ndirects otherwise, be entitled to his full cost charges and expenses as between legal practitioner and client.", "question": "According to Section 72, what is provided in relation to certificate of validity?", "answers": {"text": ["If in any legal proceedings for rectification of the register before the\nHigh Court a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor or, as the case may be,\nauthorised user of the geographical indication on the issue as to th e validity of the registration of the\ngeographical indication or the authorised user, the High Court may grant a certificate to that effect, and\nif such a certificate is granted, then, in any subsequent legal proceeding in which the said validity comes\ninto question the said proprietor or the authorised user, as the case may be, on obtaining a final order or\njudgment in his favour affirming validity of the registration of the geographical indication or the\nauthorised user, a s the case may be, shall unles s the said final order or judgment for sufficient reason\ndirects otherwise, be entitled to his full cost charges and expenses as between legal practitioner and client."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000352", "title": "Section 73: Groundless threats of legal proceedings .", "context": "(1) Where a person, by means of circulars,\nadvertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a\ngeographical indication which is registered, or alleged by the firs t-mentioned person to be registered, or\nwith some other like proceeding, a person aggriev ed may, whether the person making the threats is or is\nnot the registered proprietor or the authorised user of the geographical indication, bring a suit against the\nfirst-mentioned person and may obtain a declaration to the effect that the threats are unju stifiable, and an\ninjunction against the continuance of the threats and may recover such damages (if any) as he has\nsustained, unless the first -mentioned person satisfies the court that the geographical indication is\nregistered and that the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened, constitute, or, if done,\nwould constitute, an infringement of the geographical indication.\n(2) The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the geographical\nindication or an author ised user thereof with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against\nthe person threatened for infringement of the geographical indication.\n(3) Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered geographical indications\nagent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional capacity on\nbehalf of a client.", "question": "What does Section 73 sub-section (1) provide regarding groundless threats of legal proceedings?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a person, by means of circulars,\nadvertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a\ngeographical indication which is registered, or alleged by the firs t-mentioned person to be registered, or\nwith some other like proceeding, a person aggriev ed may, whether the person making the threats is or is\nnot the registered proprietor or the authorised user of the geographical indication, bring a suit against the\nfirst-mentioned person and may obtain a declaration to the effect that the threats are unju stifiable, and an\ninjunction against the continuance of the threats and may recover such damages (if any) as he has\nsustained, unless the first -mentioned person satisfies the court that the geographical indication is\nregistered and that the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened, constitute, or, if done,\nwould constitute, an infringement of the geographical indication."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000353", "title": "Section 73: Groundless threats of legal proceedings .", "context": "(1) Where a person, by means of circulars,\nadvertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a\ngeographical indication which is registered, or alleged by the firs t-mentioned person to be registered, or\nwith some other like proceeding, a person aggriev ed may, whether the person making the threats is or is\nnot the registered proprietor or the authorised user of the geographical indication, bring a suit against the\nfirst-mentioned person and may obtain a declaration to the effect that the threats are unju stifiable, and an\ninjunction against the continuance of the threats and may recover such damages (if any) as he has\nsustained, unless the first -mentioned person satisfies the court that the geographical indication is\nregistered and that the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened, constitute, or, if done,\nwould constitute, an infringement of the geographical indication.\n(2) The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the geographical\nindication or an author ised user thereof with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against\nthe person threatened for infringement of the geographical indication.\n(3) Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered geographical indications\nagent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional capacity on\nbehalf of a client.", "question": "Under Section 73 sub-section (2), what is stated about groundless threats of legal proceedings?", "answers": {"text": ["The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the geographical\nindication or an author ised user thereof with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against\nthe person threatened for infringement of the geographical indication."], "answer_start": [952]}}
{"id": "gi_000354", "title": "Section 73: Groundless threats of legal proceedings .", "context": "(1) Where a person, by means of circulars,\nadvertisements or otherwise, threatens a person with an action or proceeding for infringement of a\ngeographical indication which is registered, or alleged by the firs t-mentioned person to be registered, or\nwith some other like proceeding, a person aggriev ed may, whether the person making the threats is or is\nnot the registered proprietor or the authorised user of the geographical indication, bring a suit against the\nfirst-mentioned person and may obtain a declaration to the effect that the threats are unju stifiable, and an\ninjunction against the continuance of the threats and may recover such damages (if any) as he has\nsustained, unless the first -mentioned person satisfies the court that the geographical indication is\nregistered and that the acts in respect of which the proceedings were threatened, constitute, or, if done,\nwould constitute, an infringement of the geographical indication.\n(2) The last preceding sub -section does not apply if the registered proprietor of the geographical\nindication or an author ised user thereof with due diligence commences and prosecutes an action against\nthe person threatened for infringement of the geographical indication.\n(3) Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered geographical indications\nagent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional capacity on\nbehalf of a client.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 73 sub-section (3) concerning groundless threats of legal proceedings?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in this section shall render a legal practitioner or a registered geographical indications\nagent liable to an action under this section in respect of an act done by him in his professional capacity on\nbehalf of a client."], "answer_start": [1227]}}
{"id": "gi_000355", "title": "Section 73: Groundless threats of legal proceedings .", "context": "(4) A suit under sub-section (1) shall not be instituted in any court inferior to a district court.", "question": "According to Section 73 sub-section (4), what is provided in relation to groundless threats of legal proceedings?", "answers": {"text": ["A suit under sub-section (1) shall not be instituted in any court inferior to a district court."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000356", "title": "Section 74: Address for service.", "context": "An address for service stated in an application or notice of opposition\nshall, for the purposes of the application or notice of opposition be deemed to be the address of the\napplicant or opponent, as the case may be, and all documents in relation to the appl ication or notice of\nopposition may be served by leaving them at or sending them by post to the address for service of the\napplicant or opponent, as the case may be.", "question": "What does Section 74 provide regarding address for service?", "answers": {"text": ["An address for service stated in an application or notice of opposition\nshall, for the purposes of the application or notice of opposition be deemed to be the address of the\napplicant or opponent, as the case may be, and all documents in relation to the appl ication or notice of\nopposition may be served by leaving them at or sending them by post to the address for service of the\napplicant or opponent, as the case may be."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000357", "title": "Section 74: Address for service.", "context": "An address for service stated in an application or notice of opposition\nshall, for the purposes of the application or notice of opposition be deemed to be the address of the\napplicant or opponent, as the case may be, and all documents in relation to the appl ication or notice of\nopposition may be served by leaving them at or sending them by post to the address for service of the\napplicant or opponent, as the case may be.", "question": "Under Section 74, what is stated about address for service?", "answers": {"text": ["An address for service stated in an application or notice of opposition\nshall, for the purposes of the application or notice of opposition be deemed to be the address of the\napplicant or opponent, as the case may be, and all documents in relation to the appl ication or notice of\nopposition may be served by leaving them at or sending them by post to the address for service of the\napplicant or opponent, as the case may be."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000358", "title": "Section 75: Trade usages, etc., to be taken into consideration.", "context": "In any proceeding relating to a\ngeographical indication, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall admit evidence of the\nusages of the trade concerned and of any relevant geographical indication legitimately used by other\npersons.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 75 concerning trade usages, etc., to be taken into consideration?", "answers": {"text": ["In any proceeding relating to a\ngeographical indication, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall admit evidence of the\nusages of the trade concerned and of any relevant geographical indication legitimately used by other\npersons."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000359", "title": "Section 75: Trade usages, etc., to be taken into consideration.", "context": "In any proceeding relating to a\ngeographical indication, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall admit evidence of the\nusages of the trade concerned and of any relevant geographical indication legitimately used by other\npersons.", "question": "According to Section 75, what is provided in relation to trade usages, etc., to be taken into consideration?", "answers": {"text": ["In any proceeding relating to a\ngeographical indication, the Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be, shall admit evidence of the\nusages of the trade concerned and of any relevant geographical indication legitimately used by other\npersons."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000377", "title": "Section 79: Reports of Registrar to be placed before Parliament.", "context": "The Central Government shall cause to\nbe placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution by or under this\nAct.", "question": "Under Section 79, what is stated about reports of registrar to be placed before parliament?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government shall cause to\nbe placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution by or under this\nAct."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000378", "title": "Section 79: Reports of Registrar to be placed before Parliament.", "context": "The Central Government shall cause to\nbe placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution by or under this\nAct.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 79 concerning reports of registrar to be placed before parliament?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government shall cause to\nbe placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution by or under this\nAct."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000379", "title": "Section 80: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registrations and\nother matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government.\n(2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do\nthat act until the fee has been paid.\n(3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Geographical Indications\nRegistry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "According to Section 80 sub-section (1), what is provided in relation to fees and surcharge?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be paid in respect of applications and registrations and\nother matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000380", "title": "Section 80: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registrations and\nother matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government.\n(2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do\nthat act until the fee has been paid.\n(3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Geographical Indications\nRegistry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "What does Section 80 sub-section (2) provide regarding fees and surcharge?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do\nthat act until the fee has been paid."], "answer_start": [178]}}
{"id": "gi_000381", "title": "Section 80: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registrations and\nother matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government.\n(2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do\nthat act until the fee has been paid.\n(3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Geographical Indications\nRegistry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "Under Section 80 sub-section (3), what is stated about fees and surcharge?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Geographical Indications\nRegistry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the registry until the fee has been paid."], "answer_start": [322]}}
{"id": "gi_000382", "title": "Section 80: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registrations and\nother matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government.\n(2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do\nthat act until the fee has been paid.\n(3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Geographical Indications\nRegistry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 80 concerning fees and surcharge?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registrations and\nother matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government.\n(2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do\nthat act until the fee has been paid.\n(3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Geographical Indications\nRegistry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the registry until the fee has been paid."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000383", "title": "Section 81: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter VIII.", "context": "(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that\nChapter, be brought against him, or\n(b) be construed so as to render liable to any prosecution or punishment any servant of a master\nresident in India who in good faith acts in obedience to the instructions of such master, and, on\ndemand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, has given ful l information as to his ma ster and as to\nthe instructions which he has received from his master.", "question": "According to Section 81, what is provided in relation to savings in respect of certain matters in chapter viii?", "answers": {"text": ["exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that\nChapter, be brought against him, or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000384", "title": "Section 81: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter VIII.", "context": "(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that\nChapter, be brought against him, or\n(b) be construed so as to render liable to any prosecution or punishment any servant of a master\nresident in India who in good faith acts in obedience to the instructions of such master, and, on\ndemand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, has given ful l information as to his ma ster and as to\nthe instructions which he has received from his master.", "question": "What does Section 81 provide regarding savings in respect of certain matters in chapter viii?", "answers": {"text": ["be construed so as to render liable to any prosecution or punishment any servant of a master\nresident in India who in good faith acts in obedience to the instructions of such master, and, on\ndemand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, has given ful l information as to his ma ster and as to\nthe instructions which he has received from his master."], "answer_start": [134]}}
{"id": "gi_000385", "title": "Section 81: Savings in respect of certain matters in Chapter VIII.", "context": "Nothing in Chapter VIII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that\nChapter, be brought against him, or\n(b) be construed so as to render liable to any prosecution or punishment any servant of a master\nresident in India who in good faith acts in obedience to the instructions of such master, and, on\ndemand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, has given ful l information as to his ma ster and as to\nthe instructions which he has received from his master.", "question": "Under Section 81, what is stated about savings in respect of certain matters in chapter viii?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in Chapter VIII shall—\n(a) exempt any person from any suit or other proceeding which might, but for anything in that\nChapter, be brought against him, or\n(b) be construed so as to render liable to any prosecution or punishment any servant of a master\nresident in India who in good faith acts in obedience to the instructions of such master, and, on\ndemand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, has given ful l information as to his ma ster and as to\nthe instructions which he has received from his master."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000388", "title": "Section 83: Government to be bound.", "context": "The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.", "question": "What does Section 83 provide regarding government to be bound?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000389", "title": "Section 83: Government to be bound.", "context": "The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.", "question": "Under Section 83, what is stated about government to be bound?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000390", "title": "Section 84: Special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention\ncountries.", "context": "(1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country or\na country which is a membe r of a group of countries or uni on of countries or Inter -Governmental\nOrganisations outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own\ncitizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such cou ntry or\ngroup of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisations to be a convention country\nor convention countries for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act or the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) shall prevent a continued\nand similar use of geographical indication relating to a country or a country which is a member of a group\nof countries or union of countries or any Inter -Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, notified\nunder sub-section (1) identifying wines or spirits in connection with goods by any citizen or domiciliary\nof such country who has used that geographical indication in continuou s manner with regard to such\ngoods or any goods relating to such goods, as the case may be, in an y part of the t erritory of that country\neither—\n(a) for at least ten years preceding the 15th day of April, 1994; or\n(b) in good faith preceding the date referred to in clause (a).", "question": "What is laid down in Section 84 sub-section (1) concerning special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention\ncountries?", "answers": {"text": ["With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country or\na country which is a membe r of a group of countries or uni on of countries or Inter -Governmental\nOrganisations outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own\ncitizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such cou ntry or\ngroup of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisations to be a convention country\nor convention countries for the purposes of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000391", "title": "Section 84: Special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention\ncountries.", "context": "(1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country or\na country which is a membe r of a group of countries or uni on of countries or Inter -Governmental\nOrganisations outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own\ncitizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such cou ntry or\ngroup of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisations to be a convention country\nor convention countries for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act or the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) shall prevent a continued\nand similar use of geographical indication relating to a country or a country which is a member of a group\nof countries or union of countries or any Inter -Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, notified\nunder sub-section (1) identifying wines or spirits in connection with goods by any citizen or domiciliary\nof such country who has used that geographical indication in continuou s manner with regard to such\ngoods or any goods relating to such goods, as the case may be, in an y part of the t erritory of that country\neither—\n(a) for at least ten years preceding the 15th day of April, 1994; or\n(b) in good faith preceding the date referred to in clause (a).", "question": "According to Section 84 sub-section (2), what is provided in relation to special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention\ncountries?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing contained in this Act or the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) shall prevent a continued\nand similar use of geographical indication relating to a country or a country which is a member of a group\nof countries or union of countries or any Inter -Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, notified\nunder sub-section (1) identifying wines or spirits in connection with goods by any citizen or domiciliary\nof such country who has used that geographical indication in continuou s manner with regard to such\ngoods or any goods relating to such goods, as the case may be, in an y part of the t erritory of that country\neither—\n(a) for at least ten years preceding the 15th day of April, 1994; or\n(b) in good faith preceding the date referred to in clause (a)."], "answer_start": [563]}}
{"id": "gi_000392", "title": "Section 84: Special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention\ncountries.", "context": "(1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country or\na country which is a membe r of a group of countries or uni on of countries or Inter -Governmental\nOrganisations outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own\ncitizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such cou ntry or\ngroup of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisations to be a convention country\nor convention countries for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act or the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) shall prevent a continued\nand similar use of geographical indication relating to a country or a country which is a member of a group\nof countries or union of countries or any Inter -Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, notified\nunder sub-section (1) identifying wines or spirits in connection with goods by any citizen or domiciliary\nof such country who has used that geographical indication in continuou s manner with regard to such\ngoods or any goods relating to such goods, as the case may be, in an y part of the t erritory of that country\neither—\n(a) for at least ten years preceding the 15th day of April, 1994; or\n(b) in good faith preceding the date referred to in clause (a).", "question": "What does clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 84 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["for at least ten years preceding the 15th day of April, 1994; or"], "answer_start": [1202]}}
{"id": "gi_000393", "title": "Section 84: Special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention\ncountries.", "context": "(1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country or\na country which is a membe r of a group of countries or uni on of countries or Inter -Governmental\nOrganisations outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own\ncitizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such cou ntry or\ngroup of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisations to be a convention country\nor convention countries for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act or the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) shall prevent a continued\nand similar use of geographical indication relating to a country or a country which is a member of a group\nof countries or union of countries or any Inter -Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, notified\nunder sub-section (1) identifying wines or spirits in connection with goods by any citizen or domiciliary\nof such country who has used that geographical indication in continuou s manner with regard to such\ngoods or any goods relating to such goods, as the case may be, in an y part of the t erritory of that country\neither—\n(a) for at least ten years preceding the 15th day of April, 1994; or\n(b) in good faith preceding the date referred to in clause (a).", "question": "Under Section 84 sub-section (2), what is stated in clause (b)?", "answers": {"text": ["in good faith preceding the date referred to in clause (a)."], "answer_start": [1271]}}
{"id": "gi_000394", "title": "Section 84: Special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention\ncountries.", "context": "(1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country or\na country which is a membe r of a group of countries or uni on of countries or Inter -Governmental\nOrganisations outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own\ncitizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such cou ntry or\ngroup of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisations to be a convention country\nor convention countries for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act or the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) shall prevent a continued\nand similar use of geographical indication relating to a country or a country which is a member of a group\nof countries or union of countries or any Inter -Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, notified\nunder sub-section (1) identifying wines or spirits in connection with goods by any citizen or domiciliary\nof such country who has used that geographical indication in continuou s manner with regard to such\ngoods or any goods relating to such goods, as the case may be, in an y part of the t erritory of that country\neither—\n(a) for at least ten years preceding the 15th day of April, 1994; or\n(b) in good faith preceding the date referred to in clause (a).", "question": "What is laid down in Section 84 concerning special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention\ncountries?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country or\na country which is a membe r of a group of countries or uni on of countries or Inter -Governmental\nOrganisations outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own\ncitizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such cou ntry or\ngroup of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisations to be a convention country\nor convention countries for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act or the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) shall prevent a continued\nand similar use of geographical indication relating to a country or a country which is a member of a group\nof countries or union of countries or any Inter -Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, notified\nunder sub-section (1) identifying wines or spirits in connection with goods by any citizen or domiciliary\nof such country who has used that geographical indication in continuou s manner with regard to such\ngoods or any goods relating to such goods, as the case may be, in an y part of the t erritory of that country\neither—\n(a) for at least ten years preceding the 15th day of April, 1994; or\n(b) in good faith preceding the date referred to in clause (a)."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000395", "title": "Section 85: Provision as to reciprocity.", "context": "(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of geographical indication;\n(b) to apply for registration or be registered as an authorised user of a geographical indication.", "question": "According to Section 85, what is provided in relation to provision as to reciprocity?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of geographical indication"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000396", "title": "Section 85: Provision as to reciprocity.", "context": "(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of geographical indication;\n(b) to apply for registration or be registered as an authorised user of a geographical indication.", "question": "What does Section 85 provide regarding provision as to reciprocity?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for registration or be registered as an authorised user of a geographical indication."], "answer_start": [105]}}
{"id": "gi_000397", "title": "Section 85: Provision as to reciprocity.", "context": "Where any country or a country which is a member of a group of\ncountries or union of countries or any Inter -Governmental Organisation specified by the Central\nGovernment in this behalf by n otification in the Official Gaze tte does not accord to citizens of India the\nsame rights in respect of the registration and protection of geographical indications as it accords to its own\nnationals, no nationals of such country or a country which is a member of a group of countries or union or\ncountries or Inter-Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, shall be entitled—\n(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of geographical indication;\n(b) to apply for registration or be registered as an authorised user of a geographical indication.", "question": "Under Section 85, what is stated about provision as to reciprocity?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any country or a country which is a member of a group of\ncountries or union of countries or any Inter -Governmental Organisation specified by the Central\nGovernment in this behalf by n otification in the Official Gaze tte does not accord to citizens of India the\nsame rights in respect of the registration and protection of geographical indications as it accords to its own\nnationals, no nationals of such country or a country which is a member of a group of countries or union or\ncountries or Inter-Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, shall be entitled—\n(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of geographical indication;\n(b) to apply for registration or be registered as an authorised user of a geographical indication."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "gi_000402", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette\nand subject to the condition of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in Section 87 sub-section (1) concerning power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette\nand subject to the condition of previous publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000403", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "According to clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 87, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6"], "answer_start": [161]}}
{"id": "gi_000404", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What does clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 87 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7"], "answer_start": [400]}}
{"id": "gi_000405", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 87 sub-section (2), what is stated in clause (c)?", "answers": {"text": ["the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8"], "answer_start": [671]}}
{"id": "gi_000406", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is specified in clause (d) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11"], "answer_start": [931]}}
{"id": "gi_000407", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "According to clause (e) of sub-section (2) of Section 87, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13"], "answer_start": [1304]}}
{"id": "gi_000408", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What does clause (f) of sub-section (2) of Section 87 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14"], "answer_start": [1572]}}
{"id": "gi_000409", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 87 sub-section (2), what is stated in clause (g)?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16"], "answer_start": [1863]}}
{"id": "gi_000410", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is specified in clause (h) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17"], "answer_start": [2016]}}
{"id": "gi_000411", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "According to clause (i) of sub-section (2) of Section 87, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18"], "answer_start": [2274]}}
{"id": "gi_000412", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What does clause (j) of sub-section (2) of Section 87 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27"], "answer_start": [2672]}}
{"id": "gi_000413", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 87 sub-section (2), what is stated in clause (k)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28"], "answer_start": [2886]}}
{"id": "gi_000414", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is specified in clause (l) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29"], "answer_start": [2966]}}
{"id": "gi_000415", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "According to clause (m) of sub-section (2) of Section 87, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30"], "answer_start": [3213]}}
{"id": "gi_000416", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What does clause (o) of sub-section (2) of Section 87 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34"], "answer_start": [3282]}}
{"id": "gi_000417", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 87 sub-section (2), what is stated in clause (oa)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A"], "answer_start": [3392]}}
{"id": "gi_000418", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is specified in clause (ob) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B"], "answer_start": [3467]}}
{"id": "gi_000419", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "According to clause (p) of sub-section (2) of Section 87, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60"], "answer_start": [3550]}}
{"id": "gi_000420", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What does clause (q) of sub-section (2) of Section 87 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61"], "answer_start": [3633]}}
{"id": "gi_000421", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 87 sub-section (2), what is stated in clause (r)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64"], "answer_start": [3762]}}
{"id": "gi_000422", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is specified in clause (s) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76"], "answer_start": [3871]}}
{"id": "gi_000423", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "According to clause (t) of sub-section (2) of Section 87, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80"], "answer_start": [4004]}}
{"id": "gi_000424", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What does clause (u) of sub-section (2) of Section 87 provide?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed."], "answer_start": [4128]}}
{"id": "gi_000425", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(3) Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it\nis made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which\nmay be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the\nsession immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in\nmaking any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall\nthereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that\nany such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done\nunder that rule.", "question": "Under Section 87 sub-section (3), what is stated about power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it\nis made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which\nmay be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the\nsession immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in\nmaking any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall\nthereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that\nany such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done\nunder that rule."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "gi_000426", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is the meaning of \"authorised user \" in Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17"], "answer_start": [86]}}
{"id": "gi_000427", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "gi_000428", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (c) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion"], "answer_start": [169]}}
{"id": "gi_000429", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908)"], "answer_start": [406]}}
{"id": "gi_000430", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (e) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [508]}}
{"id": "gi_000431", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "According to Section 2, what does the term \"goods\" refer to?", "answers": {"text": ["any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff"], "answer_start": [1498]}}
{"id": "gi_000432", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (f) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff"], "answer_start": [1484]}}
{"id": "gi_000433", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "According to Section 2, what does the term \"indication\" refer to?", "answers": {"text": ["any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies"], "answer_start": [1639]}}
{"id": "gi_000434", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (g) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies"], "answer_start": [1617]}}
{"id": "gi_000435", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "According to Section 2, what does the term \"name\" refer to?", "answers": {"text": ["any abbreviation of a name"], "answer_start": [1816]}}
{"id": "gi_000436", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (h) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“name” includes any abbreviation of a name"], "answer_start": [1800]}}
{"id": "gi_000437", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "According to Section 2, what does the term \"package\" refer to?", "answers": {"text": ["any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork"], "answer_start": [1867]}}
{"id": "gi_000438", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (i) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork"], "answer_start": [1848]}}
{"id": "gi_000439", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "According to Section 2, what does the term \"prescribed\" refer to?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed by rules made under this Act"], "answer_start": [2050]}}
{"id": "gi_000440", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (j) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act"], "answer_start": [2031]}}
{"id": "gi_000441", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (k) of sub-section (1) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—"], "answer_start": [2095]}}
{"id": "gi_000442", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (i) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods"], "answer_start": [2156]}}
{"id": "gi_000443", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of sub-section (1) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods"], "answer_start": [2280]}}
{"id": "gi_000444", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (iii) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods"], "answer_start": [2339]}}
{"id": "gi_000445", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "According to Section 2, what does the term \"register\" refer to?", "answers": {"text": ["the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6"], "answer_start": [2580]}}
{"id": "gi_000446", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (l) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6"], "answer_start": [2563]}}
{"id": "gi_000447", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "What is laid down in clause (m) of sub-section (1) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act"], "answer_start": [2651]}}
{"id": "gi_000448", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (n) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication"], "answer_start": [2735]}}
{"id": "gi_000449", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "According to Section 2, what does the term \"Registrar\" refer to?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3"], "answer_start": [2984]}}
{"id": "gi_000450", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—\n(b) “authorised user ” means the authorised user of a geographical indicati on registered under\nsection 17;\n(c) “deceptively similar” A geographical indication shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to\nanother geographical indication if it so nearly resembles that other geographical indication as to be\nlikely to deceive or cause confusion;\n(d) “district court” has the meaning assigned to it in the Code of Civil Procedure,\n1908 (5 of 1908);\n(e) “geographical indication ”, in relation to goods, means an indication which identifies such\ngoods as agricultural goods, natural g oods or manufactured goods as originating, or manufactured in\nthe territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or\nother characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical ori gin and in case\nwhere such goods are manufactured goods one of the activities of either the production or of\nprocessing or preparation of the goods concerned takes place in such territory, region o r locality, as\nthe case may be.\nExplanation.—For the purpos es of this clause, any name which is not the name of a country,\nregion or locality of that country shall also be considered as the geographical indication if it relates to\na specific geographical area and is used upon or in rel ation to particular goods ori ginating from that\ncountry, region or locality, as the case may be;\n(f) “goods” means any agricultural, natural or manufactured goods or any goods of handicraft or\nof industry and includes food stuff;\n(g) “indication” includes any name, geographical or figurative representation or any combination\nof them conveying or suggesting the geographical origin of goods to which it applies;\n(h) “name” includes any abbreviation of a name;\n(i) “package” includes any case, box, container, covering, folder, receptacle, vessel, casket, bottle,\nwrapper, label, band, ticket, reel, frame, capsule, cap, lid, stopper and cork;\n(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(k) “producer”, in relation to goods, means any person who,—\n(i) if such goods are agricultural goods, produces the goods and includes the person who\nprocesses or packages such goods;\n(ii) if such goods are natural goods, exploits the goods;\n(iii) if such goods are handicraft or industrial goods, makes or manufactures the goods,\nand includes any person who trades or deals in such production, exploitation, making or manufacturing, as\nthe case may be, of the goods;\n(l) “register” means the Register of Geographical Indications referred to in section 6;\n(m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;\n(n) “registered proprietor ”, in relation to a geographical indication, means any association of\npersons or of producers or any organisation for the time being entered in the reg ister as proprietor of\nthe geographical indication;\n(o) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3;", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (o) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“Registrar” means the Registrar of Geographical Indications referred to in section 3"], "answer_start": [2966]}}
{"id": "gi_000451", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of sub-section (3) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication"], "answer_start": [255]}}
{"id": "gi_000452", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (b) of sub-section (3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods"], "answer_start": [420]}}
{"id": "gi_000453", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register"], "answer_start": [640]}}
{"id": "gi_000454", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "In Section 2 on definitions and interpretation, what does clause (d) of sub-section (3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3"], "answer_start": [785]}}
{"id": "gi_000455", "title": "Section 2: Definitions and interpretation.", "context": "(2) Words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Trade Marks Act, 1999\n(47 of 1999) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.\n(3) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference—\n(a) to the use of a geographical indication shall be construed as a reference to the use of a printed\nor other visual representation of the geographical indication;\n(b) to the use of a geographical indication in relation to goods shall be construed as a refe rence to\nthe use of the geographical indication upon, or in any physical or in any other rela tion whatsoever, to\nsuch goods;\n(c) to a registered geographical indication shall be construed as including a reference to a\ngeographical indication registered in the register;\n(d) to the Registrar shall be construed as including a reference to any officer when discharging the\nfunctions of the Registrar in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3;\n(e) to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (e) of sub-section (3) of Section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["to the Geographical Indications Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any\noffice of the Geographical Indications Registry."], "answer_start": [959]}}
{"id": "gi_000456", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "In Section 11 on application for registration, what does clause (a) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "gi_000457", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply"], "answer_start": [578]}}
{"id": "gi_000458", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "In Section 11 on application for registration, what does clause (c) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured"], "answer_start": [651]}}
{"id": "gi_000459", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (d) of sub-section (2) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both"], "answer_start": [800]}}
{"id": "gi_000460", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "In Section 11 on application for registration, what does clause (e) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and"], "answer_start": [951]}}
{"id": "gi_000461", "title": "Section 11: Application for registration .", "context": "(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall contain—\n(a) a statement as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating\nfrom the concerned territory of the country or region or locality in the country, as the case may be, in\nrespect of specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of which are due exclusively or\nessentially to the geographical environment, with its inherent natural and human factors, and the\nproduction, processing or preparation of which takes place in such territory, region or locality, as the\ncase may be;\n(b) the class of goods to which the geographical indication shall apply;\n(c) the geographical map of the territory of the country or region or locality in the country in\nwhich the goods orginate or are being manufactured;\n(d) the particulars regarding the appearance of the geographical indication as to whether it is\ncomprised of the words or figurative elements or both;\n(e) a statement containing such particulars of the producers of the concerned goods, if any,\nproposed to be initially registered with the registration of the geographical indication as may be\nprescribed; and\n(f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.\n(3) A single application may be made for registration of a geographical indication for different classes\nof goods and fee payable therefor shall be in respect of each such class of goods.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (f) of sub-section (2) of Section 11?", "answers": {"text": ["such other particulars as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [1159]}}
{"id": "gi_000462", "title": "Section 13: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a geographical\nindication has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Registrar\nshall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or\nlimitations, if any, subject t o which it has been accepted, to be advertised in su ch manner as may be\nprescribed.\n(2) Where after advertisement of an application—\n(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 15,\nthe Registrar may, in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or instead of causing the\napplication to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner, the correction made in the application.", "question": "In Section 13 on advertisement of application, what does clause (a) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["an error in the application has been corrected; or"], "answer_start": [441]}}
{"id": "gi_000463", "title": "Section 13: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a geographical\nindication has been accepted, whether absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the Registrar\nshall, as soon as may be after acceptance, cause the application as accepted together with the conditions or\nlimitations, if any, subject t o which it has been accepted, to be advertised in su ch manner as may be\nprescribed.\n(2) Where after advertisement of an application—\n(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or\n(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 15,\nthe Registrar may, in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or instead of causing the\napplication to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner, the correction made in the application.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 13?", "answers": {"text": ["the application has been permitted to be amended under section 15,\nthe Registrar may, in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or instead of causing the\napplication to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner, the correction made in the application."], "answer_start": [496]}}
{"id": "gi_000464", "title": "Section 16: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 12, when an application for registration of\na geographical indication has been accepted and either—\n(a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or\n(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the\napplicant,\nthe Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said geographical\nindication and the authorised users, if any, mentioned in the application and the geographical indication\nand the authorised users when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said\napplication and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 84, be deemed to be the date of\nregistration.\n(2) On the registration of a geographical indication, the Registrar shall issue each to the applicant and\nthe authorised users, if registered with the geographical indication, a certificate in such form as may be\nprescribed of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a geographical indication is not co mpleted within twelve months fro m the\ndate of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving\nnotice to the applicant in the prescribed manner , treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed\nwithin the time specified in that behalf in the notice.", "question": "In Section 16 on registration, what does clause (a) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or"], "answer_start": [145]}}
{"id": "gi_000465", "title": "Section 16: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 12, when an application for registration of\na geographical indication has been accepted and either—\n(a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or\n(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the\napplicant,\nthe Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said geographical\nindication and the authorised users, if any, mentioned in the application and the geographical indication\nand the authorised users when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said\napplication and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 84, be deemed to be the date of\nregistration.\n(2) On the registration of a geographical indication, the Registrar shall issue each to the applicant and\nthe authorised users, if registered with the geographical indication, a certificate in such form as may be\nprescribed of the registration thereof, sealed with the seal of the Geographical Indications Registry.\n(3) Where registration of a geographical indication is not co mpleted within twelve months fro m the\ndate of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving\nnotice to the applicant in the prescribed manner , treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed\nwithin the time specified in that behalf in the notice.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 16?", "answers": {"text": ["the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the\napplicant,\nthe Registrar shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, register the said geographical\nindication and the authorised users, if any, mentioned in the application and the geographical indication\nand the authorised users when registered shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said\napplication and that date shall, subject to the provisions of section 84, be deemed to be the date of\nregistration."], "answer_start": [240]}}
{"id": "gi_000466", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "In Section 17 on application for registration as authorised user, what does clause (a) of sub-section (3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the filing and examination of the application"], "answer_start": [624]}}
{"id": "gi_000467", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of sub-section (3) of Section 17?", "answers": {"text": ["the refusal and acceptance of registration"], "answer_start": [675]}}
{"id": "gi_000468", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "In Section 17 on application for registration as authorised user, what does clause (c) of sub-section (3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["withdrawal of acceptance of application"], "answer_start": [723]}}
{"id": "gi_000469", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (d) of sub-section (3) of Section 17?", "answers": {"text": ["advertisement of application"], "answer_start": [768]}}
{"id": "gi_000470", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "In Section 17 on application for registration as authorised user, what does clause (e) of sub-section (3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["opposition to registration"], "answer_start": [802]}}
{"id": "gi_000471", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (f) of sub-section (3) of Section 17?", "answers": {"text": ["correction or error in an amendment of the application; and"], "answer_start": [834]}}
{"id": "gi_000472", "title": "Section 17: Application for registration as authorised user.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the producer\nof the goods in respect of which a geographical indication has been registered under section 16 may apply\nin writing to the Registrar in the prescribed mann er for registering him as an authorised user o f such\ngeographical indication.\n(2) The application under sub-section (1) shall be accompanied by a statement and such documents of\nfacts as may be prescribed and required by the Registrar to determine as to wh ether such person is the\nproducer of the goods referred to in that sub-section and such fee as may be prescribed.\n(3) The provisions of this Chapter relating to—\n(a) the filing and examination of the application;\n(b) the refusal and acceptance of registration;\n(c) withdrawal of acceptance of application;\n(d) advertisement of application;\n(e) opposition to registration;\n(f) correction or error in an amendment of the application; and\n(g) registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication.", "question": "In Section 17 on application for registration as authorised user, what does clause (g) of sub-section (3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["registration,\nshall apply in respect of the application and registrati on of authorised users referred to in sub -section (1)\nin the same manner as they apply for the application for registration and registration of the geographical\nindication."], "answer_start": [898]}}
{"id": "gi_000481", "title": "Section 26: Protection to certain trade marks.", "context": "(1) Where a trade mark contains or consists of a\ngeographical indication and has been applied for or registered in good faith under the law relating to trade\nmarks for the time being in force, or where rights to such trade mark have been acquired th rough use in\ngood faith either—\n(a) before the commencement of this Act; or\n(b) before the date of filing the application for registration of such geographical indication under\nthis Act,\nnothing contained in this Act shal l prejudice the registrability or the validity of the registration of such\ntrade mark under the law relating to the trade marks for the time being in force, or the right to use such\ntrade mark, on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to such geographical indication.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in respect of a geographical indication with respect to\ngoods or class or classes of goods for which such geographical indication is identical with the term\ncustomary in common language as the common name of such goods in any part of India on or befor e the\n1st day of January, 1995.\n(3) Nothing contained in this Act shall in any way prejudice the right of any person to use, in the\ncourse of trade, that person ’s name or the name of that person ’s predecessor in business, except where\nsuch name is used in such a manner as to confuse or mislead the people.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 26?", "answers": {"text": ["before the commencement of this Act; or"], "answer_start": [286]}}
{"id": "gi_000482", "title": "Section 26: Protection to certain trade marks.", "context": "(1) Where a trade mark contains or consists of a\ngeographical indication and has been applied for or registered in good faith under the law relating to trade\nmarks for the time being in force, or where rights to such trade mark have been acquired th rough use in\ngood faith either—\n(a) before the commencement of this Act; or\n(b) before the date of filing the application for registration of such geographical indication under\nthis Act,\nnothing contained in this Act shal l prejudice the registrability or the validity of the registration of such\ntrade mark under the law relating to the trade marks for the time being in force, or the right to use such\ntrade mark, on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to such geographical indication.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in respect of a geographical indication with respect to\ngoods or class or classes of goods for which such geographical indication is identical with the term\ncustomary in common language as the common name of such goods in any part of India on or befor e the\n1st day of January, 1995.\n(3) Nothing contained in this Act shall in any way prejudice the right of any person to use, in the\ncourse of trade, that person ’s name or the name of that person ’s predecessor in business, except where\nsuch name is used in such a manner as to confuse or mislead the people.", "question": "In Section 26 on protection to certain trade marks, what does clause (b) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["before the date of filing the application for registration of such geographical indication under\nthis Act,\nnothing contained in this Act shal l prejudice the registrability or the validity of the registration of such\ntrade mark under the law relating to the trade marks for the time being in force, or the right to use such\ntrade mark, on the ground that such trade mark is identical with or similar to such geographical indication."], "answer_start": [330]}}
{"id": "gi_000487", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 37?", "answers": {"text": ["applies it to the goods themselves; or"], "answer_start": [82]}}
{"id": "gi_000488", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "In Section 37 on meaning of applying geographical indications, what does clause (b) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or"], "answer_start": [125]}}
{"id": "gi_000489", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 37?", "answers": {"text": ["places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or"], "answer_start": [290]}}
{"id": "gi_000490", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "In Section 37 on meaning of applying geographical indications, what does clause (d) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor"], "answer_start": [538]}}
{"id": "gi_000491", "title": "Section 37: Meaning of applying geographical indications .", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to apply a\ngeographical indication to goods who—\n(a) applies it to the goods themselves; or\n(b) applies it to any package in or with which the goods are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture; or\n(c) places, encloses or annexes any g oods which are sold, or exposed for sale, or had in\npossession for sale or for any purpose of trade or manufacture, in or with any package or other thing\nto which a geographical indication has been applied; or\n(d) uses a geographical indication in any man ner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the\ngoods in connection with which it is used are designated or described by that geographical indication;\nor\n(e) in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used.\n(2) A geographical indication shall be deemed to be applied to goods whether it is woven in,\nimpressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, the goods or to any package or other\nthing.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (e) of sub-section (1) of Section 37?", "answers": {"text": ["in relation to the goods uses a geographical indication in any sign, advertisement, invoice,\ncatalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial documents and goods are\ndelivered to a person in pu rsuance of a request or order ma de by reference to the geog raphical\nindication as so used."], "answer_start": [743]}}
{"id": "gi_000492", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.", "question": "In Section 38 on falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications, what does clause (a) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or"], "answer_start": [84]}}
{"id": "gi_000493", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 38?", "answers": {"text": ["falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise."], "answer_start": [247]}}
{"id": "gi_000494", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.", "question": "In Section 38 on falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications, what does clause (a) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods"], "answer_start": [517]}}
{"id": "gi_000495", "title": "Section 38: Falsifying and falsely app lying geographical indications.", "context": "(1) A person shall be deemed to\nfalsify a geographical indication who, either,—\n(a) without the assent of the authorised user of the geographical indication makes that\ngeographical indication or deceptively similar geographical indication; or\n(b) falsifies any genuine geographical indication, whether by alteration, addition, effacement or\notherwise.\n(2) A person shall be deemed to falsely apply to goods a geographical indication who, without the\nassent of the authorised user of the geographical indication,—\n(a) applies such geographical indication or a deceptively similar geographical indication to goods\nor any package containing goods;\n(b) uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication.\n(3) Any geographical indication falsified as mentioned in sub -section ( 1) or falsely applied as\nmentioned in sub-section (2), is in this Act referred to as a false geographical indication.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 38?", "answers": {"text": ["uses any package bearing a geographical indication which is identical with or deceptively\nsimilar to the geographical indication of such authorised user, for the purpose of packing, filling or\nwrapping therein any goods other than the genuine goods o f the authorised user of the geographical\nindication."], "answer_start": [649]}}
{"id": "gi_000496", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(1) No person shall\nmake any representation—\n(a) with respect to a geographical indication, not being a registered geographical indication, to the\neffect that it is a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) to the effect that a registered geographical indication is registered in respect of any good s in\nrespect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(c) to the effect that registration of a geographical indication gives an exclusive right to the use\nthereof in any circumstances in which having regard to limitation entered on the register, the\nregistration does not in fact give that right.\n(2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of\na sum equal to one -half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the\ngross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five\nlakh rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "In Section 42 on penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered, what does clause (a) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["with respect to a geographical indication, not being a registered geographical indication, to the\neffect that it is a registered geographical indication; or"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "gi_000497", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(1) No person shall\nmake any representation—\n(a) with respect to a geographical indication, not being a registered geographical indication, to the\neffect that it is a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) to the effect that a registered geographical indication is registered in respect of any good s in\nrespect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(c) to the effect that registration of a geographical indication gives an exclusive right to the use\nthereof in any circumstances in which having regard to limitation entered on the register, the\nregistration does not in fact give that right.\n(2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of\na sum equal to one -half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the\ngross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five\nlakh rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 42?", "answers": {"text": ["to the effect that a registered geographical indication is registered in respect of any good s in\nrespect of which it is not in fact registered; or"], "answer_start": [210]}}
{"id": "gi_000498", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(1) No person shall\nmake any representation—\n(a) with respect to a geographical indication, not being a registered geographical indication, to the\neffect that it is a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) to the effect that a registered geographical indication is registered in respect of any good s in\nrespect of which it is not in fact registered; or\n(c) to the effect that registration of a geographical indication gives an exclusive right to the use\nthereof in any circumstances in which having regard to limitation entered on the register, the\nregistration does not in fact give that right.\n(2) If any person contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be liable to penalty of\na sum equal to one -half per cent. of the total sales or turnover, as the case may be, in business or of the\ngross receipts in profession as computed in the audited accounts of such person, or a sum equal to five\nlakh rupees, whichever is less.", "question": "In Section 42 on penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered, what does clause (c) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["to the effect that registration of a geographical indication gives an exclusive right to the use\nthereof in any circumstances in which having regard to limitation entered on the register, the\nregistration does not in fact give that right."], "answer_start": [362]}}
{"id": "gi_000499", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(3) For the purposes of this section the use in India in relation to a geographical indication of t he\nwords “registered geographical indication” or any other expression, symbol or sign like “R.G.I.” referring\nwhether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to regist ration in the\nregister, except—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other\nwords delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression,\nsymbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference to registration a s a geographical\nindication under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the\nregistration referred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the refe rence is\nto such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a geographical indication registered under the law of a\ncountry outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country for use in that\ncountry.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of sub-section (3) of Section 42?", "answers": {"text": ["where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other\nwords delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression,\nsymbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference to registration a s a geographical\nindication under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the\nregistration referred to is in fact in force; or"], "answer_start": [342]}}
{"id": "gi_000500", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(3) For the purposes of this section the use in India in relation to a geographical indication of t he\nwords “registered geographical indication” or any other expression, symbol or sign like “R.G.I.” referring\nwhether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to regist ration in the\nregister, except—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other\nwords delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression,\nsymbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference to registration a s a geographical\nindication under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the\nregistration referred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the refe rence is\nto such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a geographical indication registered under the law of a\ncountry outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country for use in that\ncountry.", "question": "In Section 42 on penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered, what does clause (b) of sub-section (3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the refe rence is\nto such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or"], "answer_start": [779]}}
{"id": "gi_000501", "title": "Section 42: Penalty for falsely representing a geographical indication as registered .", "context": "(3) For the purposes of this section the use in India in relation to a geographical indication of t he\nwords “registered geographical indication” or any other expression, symbol or sign like “R.G.I.” referring\nwhether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to regist ration in the\nregister, except—\n(a) where that word or other expression, symbol or sign is used in direct association with other\nwords delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression,\nsymbol or sign is delineated and indicating that the reference to registration a s a geographical\nindication under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the\nregistration referred to is in fact in force; or\n(b) where that other expression, symbol or sign is of itself such as to indicate that the refe rence is\nto such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or\n(c) where that word is used in relation to a geographical indication registered under the law of a\ncountry outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country for use in that\ncountry.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 42?", "answers": {"text": ["where that word is used in relation to a geographical indication registered under the law of a\ncountry outside India and in relation solely to goods to be exported to that country for use in that\ncountry."], "answer_start": [938]}}
{"id": "gi_000502", "title": "Section 46: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 39 or section\n40 or section 41 or is acquitted of an offence under section 39 or section 40 on proof that he acted without\nintend or defraud, or under section 40 on proof of the matters specified in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause\n(c) of that section, the court convicting or acquitting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all\ngoods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed, or but for such\nproof as aforesaid would have been committed.\n(2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal\nshall lie against the forfeiture also.\n(3) When, a forfeiture is directed on acquittal and the goods or things to which the di rection relates\nare of value exceeding fifty rupees, an appeal against the forfeiture may be preferred, within thirty days\nfrom the date of the direction, to the court to which in appealable cases appeal lie from sentences of the\ncourt which directed the forfeiture.", "question": "In Section 46 on forfeiture of goods, what does clause (c) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["of that section, the court convicting or acquitting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all\ngoods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed, or but for such\nproof as aforesaid would have been committed."], "answer_start": [298]}}
{"id": "gi_000503", "title": "Section 48: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence\ncharged under section 39 or se ction 40 or section 41 is in relation to a registered geographical indication\nand the accused pl eads that the registration of th e geographical indication is invalid, the followi ng\nprocedure shall be followed:—\n(a) if the court is satisfied that such defenc e is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the\ncharge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the\naccused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this\nAct, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid;\n(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited\nor within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause al low, the further proceedings in the\nprosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification;\n(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court\nthe accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed\nwith the case as if the registration were valid.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 48?", "answers": {"text": ["if the court is satisfied that such defenc e is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the\ncharge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the\naccused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this\nAct, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid"], "answer_start": [270]}}
{"id": "gi_000504", "title": "Section 48: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence\ncharged under section 39 or se ction 40 or section 41 is in relation to a registered geographical indication\nand the accused pl eads that the registration of th e geographical indication is invalid, the followi ng\nprocedure shall be followed:—\n(a) if the court is satisfied that such defenc e is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the\ncharge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the\naccused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this\nAct, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid;\n(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited\nor within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause al low, the further proceedings in the\nprosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification;\n(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court\nthe accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed\nwith the case as if the registration were valid.", "question": "In Section 48 on procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused, what does clause (b) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited\nor within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause al low, the further proceedings in the\nprosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification"], "answer_start": [658]}}
{"id": "gi_000505", "title": "Section 48: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence\ncharged under section 39 or se ction 40 or section 41 is in relation to a registered geographical indication\nand the accused pl eads that the registration of th e geographical indication is invalid, the followi ng\nprocedure shall be followed:—\n(a) if the court is satisfied that such defenc e is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the\ncharge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of the\naccused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the High Court under this\nAct, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid;\n(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited\nor within such further time as the court may for sufficient cause al low, the further proceedings in the\nprosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification;\n(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court\nthe accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed\nwith the case as if the registration were valid.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 48?", "answers": {"text": ["if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court\nthe accused fails to apply to the High Court for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed\nwith the case as if the registration were valid."], "answer_start": [951]}}
{"id": "gi_000506", "title": "Section 49: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "What is the meaning of \"company\" in Section 49?", "answers": {"text": ["any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand"], "answer_start": [1201]}}
{"id": "gi_000507", "title": "Section 49: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 49?", "answers": {"text": ["“company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand"], "answer_start": [1185]}}
{"id": "gi_000508", "title": "Section 49: Offences by companies.", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its\nbusiness at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall\nbe liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:\nProvided that nothing contained in this sub -section shal l render any such person liable to any\npunishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all\ndue diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.\n(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), where an offence under this Act has been\ncommitted by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or\nconnivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any\ndirector, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other\nofficer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against an d\npunished accordingly.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of this section,—\n(a) “company” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals;\nand\n(b) “director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "In Section 49 on offences by companies, what does clause (b) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“director”, in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm."], "answer_start": [1285]}}
{"id": "gi_000511", "title": "Section 66: Suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court.", "context": "(1) No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit.\n(2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 66?", "answers": {"text": ["for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or"], "answer_start": [18]}}
{"id": "gi_000512", "title": "Section 66: Suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court.", "context": "(1) No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit.\n(2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user.", "question": "In Section 66 on suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court, what does clause (b) of sub-section (1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or"], "answer_start": [87]}}
{"id": "gi_000513", "title": "Section 66: Suit for infringement, etc., to be instituted before district court.", "context": "(1) No suit,—\n(a) for the infringement of a registered geographical indication; or\n(b) relating to any right in a registered geographical indication; or\n(c) for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit.\n(2) For the purpose of clauses ( a) and ( b) of sub -section ( 1), a “district court having jurisdiction ”\nshall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 190 8 (5 of 1908), or any other\nlaw for the time being in force, include a district court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction, at the\ntime of the institution of the suit or other proceeding, the person instituting the suit or proceeding, or,\nwhere there are more than one such persons any of them, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on\nbusiness or personally works for gain.\nExplanation.—For the purposes of sub -section (2), “person” includes the registered prop rietor and\nthe authorised user.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 66?", "answers": {"text": ["for passing of arising out of the use by the defendant of any geographical indication which is\nindentical on with or deceptively similar to the geographical indication relating to the plaintiff,\nwhether registered or unregistered,\nshall be instituted in any court inferior to a district court having jurisdiction to try the suit."], "answer_start": [157]}}
{"id": "gi_000514", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in\nany suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 66 includes injunction (subject to such\nterms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or account of profits,\ntogether with or without any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and indicati ons for\ndestruction or erasure.\n(2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex pa rte injunction or any\ninterlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the\nsubject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may\nadversely affect plaintiff ’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may\nbe finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "In Section 67 on relief in suit for infringement or for passing off, what does clause (a) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["for discovery of documents"], "answer_start": [552]}}
{"id": "gi_000515", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in\nany suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 66 includes injunction (subject to such\nterms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or account of profits,\ntogether with or without any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and indicati ons for\ndestruction or erasure.\n(2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex pa rte injunction or any\ninterlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the\nsubject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may\nadversely affect plaintiff ’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may\nbe finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 67?", "answers": {"text": ["preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the\nsubject-matter of the suit"], "answer_start": [584]}}
{"id": "gi_000516", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in\nany suit for infringement or for passing off referred to in section 66 includes injunction (subject to such\nterms, if any, as the court thinks fit) and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or account of profits,\ntogether with or without any order for the delivery -up of the infringing labels and indicati ons for\ndestruction or erasure.\n(2) The order of injunction under sub -section ( 1) may include an ex pa rte injunction or any\ninterlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) for discovery of documents;\n(b) preserving of infringing goods, documents or other evidence which are related to the\nsubject-matter of the suit;\n(c) restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may\nadversely affect plaintiff ’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may\nbe finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "In Section 67 on relief in suit for infringement or for passing off, what does clause (c) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["restraining the defendant from disposing of or dealing with his assets in a manner which may\nadversely affect plaintiff ’s ability to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may\nbe finally awarded to the plaintiff."], "answer_start": [701]}}
{"id": "gi_000517", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of sub-section (3) of Section 67?", "answers": {"text": ["where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—"], "answer_start": [179]}}
{"id": "gi_000518", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "In Section 67 on relief in suit for infringement or for passing off, what does clause (i) of sub-section (3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and"], "answer_start": [251]}}
{"id": "gi_000519", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (ii) of sub-section (3) of Section 67?", "answers": {"text": ["that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or"], "answer_start": [480]}}
{"id": "gi_000520", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "In Section 67 on relief in suit for infringement or for passing off, what does clause (b) of sub-section (3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—"], "answer_start": [714]}}
{"id": "gi_000521", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of sub-section (3) of Section 67?", "answers": {"text": ["that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and"], "answer_start": [786]}}
{"id": "gi_000522", "title": "Section 67: Relief in suit for infringement or for passing off.", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (1), the court shall not grant relief by way of\ndamages (other than nominal damages) on account of profits in any case—\n(a) where in a suit for infringement the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication of\nthe plaintiff was on the register; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of t he plaintiff ’s right in the\ngeographical indication, he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication in relation to good\nin respect of which it was registered; or\n(b) where in a suit for passing off, the defendant satisfies the court—\n(i) that at the time he commenced to use the geographical indication complained of in the suit\nhe was unaware and had no reasonable ground for believing that the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff was in use; and\n(ii) that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of.", "question": "In Section 67 on relief in suit for infringement or for passing off, what does clause (ii) of sub-section (3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["that when he became aware of the existence and nature of the geographical indication\nrelating to the plaintiff he forthwith ceased to use the geographical indication complained of."], "answer_start": [1015]}}
{"id": "gi_000527", "title": "Section 84: Special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention\ncountries.", "context": "(1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country or\na country which is a membe r of a group of countries or uni on of countries or Inter -Governmental\nOrganisations outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own\ncitizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such cou ntry or\ngroup of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisations to be a convention country\nor convention countries for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act or the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) shall prevent a continued\nand similar use of geographical indication relating to a country or a country which is a member of a group\nof countries or union of countries or any Inter -Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, notified\nunder sub-section (1) identifying wines or spirits in connection with goods by any citizen or domiciliary\nof such country who has used that geographical indication in continuou s manner with regard to such\ngoods or any goods relating to such goods, as the case may be, in an y part of the t erritory of that country\neither—\n(a) for at least ten years preceding the 15th day of April, 1994; or\n(b) in good faith preceding the date referred to in clause (a).", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 84?", "answers": {"text": ["for at least ten years preceding the 15th day of April, 1994; or"], "answer_start": [1202]}}
{"id": "gi_000528", "title": "Section 84: Special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention\ncountries.", "context": "(1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country or\na country which is a membe r of a group of countries or uni on of countries or Inter -Governmental\nOrganisations outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own\ncitizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such cou ntry or\ngroup of countries or union of countries or Inter -Governmental Organisations to be a convention country\nor convention countries for the purposes of this Act.\n(2) Nothing contained in this Act or the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) shall prevent a continued\nand similar use of geographical indication relating to a country or a country which is a member of a group\nof countries or union of countries or any Inter -Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, notified\nunder sub-section (1) identifying wines or spirits in connection with goods by any citizen or domiciliary\nof such country who has used that geographical indication in continuou s manner with regard to such\ngoods or any goods relating to such goods, as the case may be, in an y part of the t erritory of that country\neither—\n(a) for at least ten years preceding the 15th day of April, 1994; or\n(b) in good faith preceding the date referred to in clause (a).", "question": "In Section 84 on special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention\ncountries, what does clause (b) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["in good faith preceding the date referred to in clause (a)."], "answer_start": [1271]}}
{"id": "gi_000529", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6"], "answer_start": [161]}}
{"id": "gi_000530", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "In Section 87 on power to make rules, what does clause (b) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7"], "answer_start": [400]}}
{"id": "gi_000531", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (c) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8"], "answer_start": [671]}}
{"id": "gi_000532", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "In Section 87 on power to make rules, what does clause (d) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11"], "answer_start": [931]}}
{"id": "gi_000533", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (e) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13"], "answer_start": [1304]}}
{"id": "gi_000534", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "In Section 87 on power to make rules, what does clause (f) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14"], "answer_start": [1572]}}
{"id": "gi_000535", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (g) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16"], "answer_start": [1863]}}
{"id": "gi_000536", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "In Section 87 on power to make rules, what does clause (h) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17"], "answer_start": [2016]}}
{"id": "gi_000537", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (i) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18"], "answer_start": [2274]}}
{"id": "gi_000538", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "In Section 87 on power to make rules, what does clause (j) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27"], "answer_start": [2672]}}
{"id": "gi_000539", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (k) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28"], "answer_start": [2886]}}
{"id": "gi_000540", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "In Section 87 on power to make rules, what does clause (l) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29"], "answer_start": [2966]}}
{"id": "gi_000541", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (m) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30"], "answer_start": [3213]}}
{"id": "gi_000542", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "In Section 87 on power to make rules, what does clause (o) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34"], "answer_start": [3282]}}
{"id": "gi_000543", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (oa) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A"], "answer_start": [3392]}}
{"id": "gi_000544", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "In Section 87 on power to make rules, what does clause (ob) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B"], "answer_start": [3467]}}
{"id": "gi_000545", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (p) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60"], "answer_start": [3550]}}
{"id": "gi_000546", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "In Section 87 on power to make rules, what does clause (q) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61"], "answer_start": [3633]}}
{"id": "gi_000547", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (r) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64"], "answer_start": [3762]}}
{"id": "gi_000548", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "In Section 87 on power to make rules, what does clause (s) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76"], "answer_start": [3871]}}
{"id": "gi_000549", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in clause (t) of sub-section (2) of Section 87?", "answers": {"text": ["the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80"], "answer_start": [4004]}}
{"id": "gi_000550", "title": "Section 87: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2) In particular, an d without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may\nprovide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—\n(a) the matters to be included in the Register of Geographical Indications under sub -section (1),\nand the safeguards to be observed in the maintenance of such register in computer floppies or\ndiskettes under sub-section (2) of section 6;\n(b) the manner of incorporation of particulars relating to registration of geographical indications\nin Part A under sub -section ( 2) and th e manner of incorporation of particulars relating to the\nregistration of the authorised users under sub-section (3) of section 7;\n(c) the classification of goods and the manner of publication of the alphabetical index of\nclassification of goods and the definite territory or locality or region for the purpose of registration of\ngeographical indications under sub-section (1) of section 8;\n(d) the form in which and the manner in which an application for registration of a geographical\nindication may be made and the fees which may accompany the application under sub-section (1) and\nthe particulars to be made in the statement of producers of goods who proposes to be initially\nregistered with the registration under clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 11;\n(e) t he manner of publication of advertisement of accepted application, for registration of\ngeographical indications, etc., under sub -section (1), and the manner of notifying the corrections or\namendments made in the application under sub-section (2) of section 13;\n(f) the manner in which and the fee which may accompany an application and the manner of\ngiving notice under sub-section (1) and the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2)\nand the manner of submission of evidence and the time therefor under sub-section (4) of section 14;\n(g) the form of certificate of registration under sub -section (2) and the manner of giving notice to\nthe applicant under sub-section (3) of section 16;\n(h) the manner of applying for registration as an authorised user under sub -section ( 1) and the\nmanner of submitting statements and documents along with such application and the fee which may\naccompany such application under sub-section (2) of section 17;\n(i) the manner of making application, the time within which s uch application is to be made and\nthe fee payable with each application, under sub -section (3) and the time within which the Registrar\nshall send notice and the manner of such notice under sub -section (4) and the form in which and the\nfee which may accompany an application for renewal to be made under sub-section (5) of section 18;\n(j) the manner of making applications under sub -sections (1) and (2), the manner of giving notice\nunder sub -section ( 4) and the manner of service of notice of rectification under sub-section ( 5) of\nsection 27;\n(k) the manner of making an application for correction, etc., under section 28;\n(l) the manner of making an application under sub -section ( 1), the manner of advertising an\napplication under sub -section ( 1), the time and mann er of notice by which an application may be\nopposed under sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 29;\n(m) the manner of advertisement under sub-section (2) of section 30;\n(o) the form in which an application for rectification shall be made, under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 34;\n(oa) the manner of holding inquiry and imposing penalty under section 37A;\n(ob) the form and manner of preferring appeal under sub-section (2) of section 37B;\n(p) the manner of making an application for review under clause (c) of section 60;\n(q) the time within which an application is to be made to the Registrar for exercising his\ndiscretionary power under section 61;\n(r) the manner of making an application and the fee payable therefore under sub -section ( 1) of\nsection 64;\n(s) the manner of authorising any person to act and the manner of registration of a geographical\nindications agent under section 76;\n(t) the fee and surcharge payable for applications and registrations and other matters under\nsub-section (1) of section 80;\n(u) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.", "question": "In Section 87 on power to make rules, what does clause (u) of sub-section (2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed."], "answer_start": [4128]}}
{"id": "sem_000001", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "What is laid down in section 1 with respect to short title, extent and commencement?", "answers": {"text": ["This Act may be called the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000002", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "According to section 1(1), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["This Act may be called the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000003", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "Under section 1(1), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["This Act may be called the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000004", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "What is provided in section 1(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["It extends to the whole of India."], "answer_start": [94]}}
{"id": "sem_000005", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "Under section 1(2), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["It extends to the whole of India."], "answer_start": [94]}}
{"id": "sem_000006", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "What does section 1(3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint;"], "answer_start": [132]}}
{"id": "sem_000007", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "Under section 1(3), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint;"], "answer_start": [132]}}
{"id": "sem_000008", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does section 2 provide regarding definitions?", "answers": {"text": ["“Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000009", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under section 2(a), what is stated regarding definitions?", "answers": {"text": ["“Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000010", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "How does section 2(a) read?", "answers": {"text": ["“Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000011", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "How does section 2 define \"Appellate Board\"?", "answers": {"text": ["the Appellate Board established under section 32"], "answer_start": [28]}}
{"id": "sem_000012", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "According to section 2(b), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["“assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;"], "answer_start": [82]}}
{"id": "sem_000013", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "How does section 2(b) read?", "answers": {"text": ["“assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned;"], "answer_start": [82]}}
{"id": "sem_000014", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does \"assignment\" mean under section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned"], "answer_start": [101]}}
{"id": "sem_000015", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What is provided in section 2(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["“Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board;"], "answer_start": [163]}}
{"id": "sem_000016", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under section 2(c), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["“Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board;"], "answer_start": [163]}}
{"id": "sem_000017", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does \"Bench\" mean under section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a Bench of the Appellate Board"], "answer_start": [177]}}
{"id": "sem_000018", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does section 2(d) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board;"], "answer_start": [213]}}
{"id": "sem_000019", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What is laid down in section 2(d)?", "answers": {"text": ["“Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board;"], "answer_start": [213]}}
{"id": "sem_000020", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under section 2, what is meant by \"Chairperson\"?", "answers": {"text": ["the Chairperson of the Appellate Board"], "answer_start": [233]}}
{"id": "sem_000021", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "According to section 2(e), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["“commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose;"], "answer_start": [277]}}
{"id": "sem_000022", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under section 2(e), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["“commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose;"], "answer_start": [277]}}
{"id": "sem_000023", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "In relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, what is meant by \"commercial exploitation\"?", "answers": {"text": ["to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose"], "answer_start": [374]}}
{"id": "sem_000024", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What is provided in section 2(f)?", "answers": {"text": ["“convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93;"], "answer_start": [510]}}
{"id": "sem_000025", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under section 2(f), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["“convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93;"], "answer_start": [510]}}
{"id": "sem_000026", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does \"convention country\" mean under section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a country notified as such under section 93"], "answer_start": [537]}}
{"id": "sem_000027", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What is provided in section 2(g)?", "answers": {"text": ["“Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34;"], "answer_start": [586]}}
{"id": "sem_000028", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What is laid down in section 2(g)?", "answers": {"text": ["“Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34;"], "answer_start": [586]}}
{"id": "sem_000029", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does \"Judicial Member\" mean under section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34"], "answer_start": [610]}}
{"id": "sem_000030", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under section 2(h), what is stated regarding definitions?", "answers": {"text": ["“layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit;"], "answer_start": [818]}}
{"id": "sem_000031", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under section 2(h), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["“layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit;"], "answer_start": [818]}}
{"id": "sem_000032", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "How does section 2 define \"layout-design\"?", "answers": {"text": ["a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit"], "answer_start": [840]}}
{"id": "sem_000033", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What does section 2(i) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson;"], "answer_start": [1013]}}
{"id": "sem_000034", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under section 2(i), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["“Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson;"], "answer_start": [1013]}}
{"id": "sem_000035", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "How does section 2 define \"Member\"?", "answers": {"text": ["a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson"], "answer_start": [1028]}}
{"id": "sem_000036", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "According to section 2(j), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["“notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;"], "answer_start": [1150]}}
{"id": "sem_000037", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "What is laid down in section 2(j)?", "answers": {"text": ["“notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;"], "answer_start": [1150]}}
{"id": "sem_000038", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(a) “Appellate Board” means the Appellate Board established under section 32; (b) “assignment” means an assignment in writing by act of the parties concerned; (c) “Bench” means a Bench of the Appellate Board; (d) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (e) “commercial exploitation”, in relation to Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design, means to sell, lease, offer or exhibit for sale or otherwise distribute such semiconductor integrated circuit for any commercial purpose; (f) “convention country” means a country notified as such under section 93; (g) “Judicial Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board appointed as such under this Act, and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (3) of section 34; (h) “layout-design” means a layout of transistors and other circuitry elements and includes lead wires connecting such elements and expressed in any manner in a semiconductor integrated circuit; (i) “Member” means a Judicial Member or a Technical Member of the Appellate Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; (j) “notify\" means to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar;", "question": "Under section 2, what is meant by \"notify\"?", "answers": {"text": ["to notify in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Journal published by the Registrar"], "answer_start": [1165]}}
{"id": "sem_000039", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "What does section 2(k) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000040", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "How does section 2(k) read?", "answers": {"text": ["“prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000041", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2, what is meant by \"prescribed\"?", "answers": {"text": ["prescribed by rules made under this Act"], "answer_start": [23]}}
{"id": "sem_000042", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "What does section 2(l) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6;"], "answer_start": [68]}}
{"id": "sem_000043", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2(l), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["“register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6;"], "answer_start": [68]}}
{"id": "sem_000044", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2, what is meant by \"register\"?", "answers": {"text": ["the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6"], "answer_start": [85]}}
{"id": "sem_000045", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "What does section 2(m) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;"], "answer_start": [146]}}
{"id": "sem_000046", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "How does section 2(m) read?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act;"], "answer_start": [146]}}
{"id": "sem_000047", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "What does \"registered” (with its grammatical variations)\" mean under section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["registered under this Act"], "answer_start": [199]}}
{"id": "sem_000048", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2(n), what is stated regarding definitions?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register;"], "answer_start": [230]}}
{"id": "sem_000049", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "How does section 2(n) read?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register;"], "answer_start": [230]}}
{"id": "sem_000050", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2, what is meant by \"registered layout-design\"?", "answers": {"text": ["a layout-design which is actually on the register"], "answer_start": [263]}}
{"id": "sem_000051", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "What is provided in section 2(o)?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design;"], "answer_start": [318]}}
{"id": "sem_000052", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "What is laid down in section 2(o)?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design;"], "answer_start": [318]}}
{"id": "sem_000053", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2, how is \"registered proprietor\" defined in relation to a layout-design?", "answers": {"text": ["the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design"], "answer_start": [381]}}
{"id": "sem_000054", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2(p), what is stated regarding definitions?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25;"], "answer_start": [475]}}
{"id": "sem_000055", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2(p), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["“registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25;"], "answer_start": [475]}}
{"id": "sem_000056", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2, what is meant by \"registered user\"?", "answers": {"text": ["a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25"], "answer_start": [499]}}
{"id": "sem_000057", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2(q), what is stated regarding definitions?", "answers": {"text": ["“Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3;"], "answer_start": [575]}}
{"id": "sem_000058", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "How does section 2(q) read?", "answers": {"text": ["“Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3;"], "answer_start": [575]}}
{"id": "sem_000059", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2, what is meant by \"Registrar\"?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3"], "answer_start": [593]}}
{"id": "sem_000060", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "Under section 2, what is meant by \"semiconductor integrated circuit\"?", "answers": {"text": ["a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function"], "answer_start": [729]}}
{"id": "sem_000061", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "According to section 2(s), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["“Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;"], "answer_start": [969]}}
{"id": "sem_000062", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "What is laid down in section 2(s)?", "answers": {"text": ["“Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;"], "answer_start": [969]}}
{"id": "sem_000063", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (l) “register” means the Register of Layout-Designs referred to in section 6; (m) “registered” (with its grammatical variations) means registered under this Act; (n) “registered layout-design\" means a layout-design which is actually on the register; (o) “registered proprietor”, in relation to a layout-design, means the person for the time being entered in the register as proprietor of the layout-design; (p) “registered user” means a person who is for the time being registered as such under section 25; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design referred to in section 3; (r) “semiconductor integrated circuit” means a product having transistors and other circuitry elements which are inseparably formed on a semiconductor material or an insulating material or inside the semiconductor material and designed to perform an electronic circuitry function; (s) “Technical Member” means a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34;", "question": "How does section 2 define \"Technical Member\"?", "answers": {"text": ["a Member of the Appellate Board who is not a Judicial Member and includes the Chairperson or such Vice-Chairperson who possesses any of the qualifications specified in sub-section (4) of section 34"], "answer_start": [994]}}
{"id": "sem_000064", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(t) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representation of a deceased person or any other mode of transfer not being assignment; (u) “Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (v) any reference to the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Registry. CHAPTER II THE REGISTER AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION", "question": "According to section 2(t), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["“transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representation of a deceased person or any other mode of transfer not being assignment;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000065", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(t) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representation of a deceased person or any other mode of transfer not being assignment; (u) “Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (v) any reference to the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Registry. CHAPTER II THE REGISTER AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION", "question": "How does section 2(t) read?", "answers": {"text": ["“transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representation of a deceased person or any other mode of transfer not being assignment;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000066", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(t) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representation of a deceased person or any other mode of transfer not being assignment; (u) “Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (v) any reference to the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Registry. CHAPTER II THE REGISTER AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION", "question": "What does \"transmission\" mean under section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representation of a deceased person or any other mode of transfer not being assignment"], "answer_start": [25]}}
{"id": "sem_000067", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(t) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representation of a deceased person or any other mode of transfer not being assignment; (u) “Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (v) any reference to the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Registry. CHAPTER II THE REGISTER AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION", "question": "What does section 2(u) state?", "answers": {"text": ["“Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Appellate Board;"], "answer_start": [178]}}
{"id": "sem_000068", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(t) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representation of a deceased person or any other mode of transfer not being assignment; (u) “Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (v) any reference to the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Registry. CHAPTER II THE REGISTER AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION", "question": "What is laid down in section 2(u)?", "answers": {"text": ["“Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Appellate Board;"], "answer_start": [178]}}
{"id": "sem_000069", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(t) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representation of a deceased person or any other mode of transfer not being assignment; (u) “Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (v) any reference to the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Registry. CHAPTER II THE REGISTER AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION", "question": "What does \"Vice-Chairperson\" mean under section 2?", "answers": {"text": ["the Vice-Chairperson of the Appellate Board"], "answer_start": [203]}}
{"id": "sem_000070", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(t) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representation of a deceased person or any other mode of transfer not being assignment; (u) “Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (v) any reference to the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Registry. CHAPTER II THE REGISTER AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION", "question": "According to section 2(v), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["any reference to the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Registry."], "answer_start": [252]}}
{"id": "sem_000071", "title": "Section 2: Definitions.", "context": "(t) “transmission” means transmission by operation of law, devolution on the personal representation of a deceased person or any other mode of transfer not being assignment; (u) “Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Appellate Board; (v) any reference to the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Registry. CHAPTER II THE REGISTER AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION", "question": "How does section 2(v) read?", "answers": {"text": ["any reference to the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be construed as including a reference to any office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Registry."], "answer_start": [252]}}
{"id": "sem_000072", "title": "Section 3: Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a person to be known as the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design for the purposes of this Act. (2) The Central Government may appoint such other officers with such designation as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the Registrar under this Act as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge.", "question": "Under section 3, what is stated about registrar of semiconductor integrated circuits layout-design?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a person to be known as the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design for the purposes of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000073", "title": "Section 3: Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a person to be known as the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design for the purposes of this Act. (2) The Central Government may appoint such other officers with such designation as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the Registrar under this Act as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge.", "question": "What does section 3(1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a person to be known as the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design for the purposes of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000074", "title": "Section 3: Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a person to be known as the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design for the purposes of this Act. (2) The Central Government may appoint such other officers with such designation as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the Registrar under this Act as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge.", "question": "Under section 3(1), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a person to be known as the Registrar of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design for the purposes of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000075", "title": "Section 5: Registry.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (2) The head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify and for the purposes of facilitating the registration of layout-designs, there may be established, at such places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry may exercise its functions. (4) There shall be seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry.", "question": "Under section 5, what is stated about registry?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act, there shall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000076", "title": "Section 5: Registry.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (2) The head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify and for the purposes of facilitating the registration of layout-designs, there may be established, at such places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry may exercise its functions. (4) There shall be seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry.", "question": "According to section 5(1), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act, there shall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000077", "title": "Section 5: Registry.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (2) The head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify and for the purposes of facilitating the registration of layout-designs, there may be established, at such places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry may exercise its functions. (4) There shall be seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry.", "question": "Under section 5(1), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of this Act, there shall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000078", "title": "Section 5: Registry.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (2) The head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify and for the purposes of facilitating the registration of layout-designs, there may be established, at such places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry may exercise its functions. (4) There shall be seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry.", "question": "What is provided in section 5(3)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry may exercise its functions."], "answer_start": [542]}}
{"id": "sem_000079", "title": "Section 5: Registry.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (2) The head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify and for the purposes of facilitating the registration of layout-designs, there may be established, at such places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry may exercise its functions. (4) There shall be seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry.", "question": "How does section 5(3) read?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry may exercise its functions."], "answer_start": [542]}}
{"id": "sem_000080", "title": "Section 5: Registry.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (2) The head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify and for the purposes of facilitating the registration of layout-designs, there may be established, at such places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry may exercise its functions. (4) There shall be seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry.", "question": "What is provided in section 5(4)?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry."], "answer_start": [760]}}
{"id": "sem_000081", "title": "Section 5: Registry.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (2) The head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify and for the purposes of facilitating the registration of layout-designs, there may be established, at such places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry may exercise its functions. (4) There shall be seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry.", "question": "How does section 5(4) read?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry."], "answer_start": [760]}}
{"id": "sem_000082", "title": "Section 5: Registry.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be established a Registry which shall be known as the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (2) The head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify and for the purposes of facilitating the registration of layout-designs, there may be established, at such places as the Central Government may think fit, branch offices of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry may exercise its functions. (4) There shall be seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry.", "question": "Under section 5(4), what is required to be there?", "answers": {"text": ["seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry"], "answer_start": [775]}}
{"id": "sem_000083", "title": "Section 6: Register of Layout-Designs.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Layout-Designs shall be kept at the head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry wherein shall be entered all registered layout-designs with the names, addresses and descriptions of the proprietor and such other matters related to the registered layout-designs as may be prescribed. (2) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar. (3) There shall be kept at each Branch office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry a copy of the register and other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct.", "question": "What is provided in section 6(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar."], "answer_start": [384]}}
{"id": "sem_000084", "title": "Section 6: Register of Layout-Designs.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Layout-Designs shall be kept at the head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry wherein shall be entered all registered layout-designs with the names, addresses and descriptions of the proprietor and such other matters related to the registered layout-designs as may be prescribed. (2) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar. (3) There shall be kept at each Branch office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry a copy of the register and other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct.", "question": "How does section 6(2) read?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar."], "answer_start": [384]}}
{"id": "sem_000085", "title": "Section 6: Register of Layout-Designs.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Layout-Designs shall be kept at the head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry wherein shall be entered all registered layout-designs with the names, addresses and descriptions of the proprietor and such other matters related to the registered layout-designs as may be prescribed. (2) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar. (3) There shall be kept at each Branch office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry a copy of the register and other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct.", "question": "What does section 6(3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be kept at each Branch office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry a copy of the register and other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct."], "answer_start": [538]}}
{"id": "sem_000086", "title": "Section 6: Register of Layout-Designs.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Layout-Designs shall be kept at the head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry wherein shall be entered all registered layout-designs with the names, addresses and descriptions of the proprietor and such other matters related to the registered layout-designs as may be prescribed. (2) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar. (3) There shall be kept at each Branch office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry a copy of the register and other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct.", "question": "How does section 6(3) read?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be kept at each Branch office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry a copy of the register and other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct."], "answer_start": [538]}}
{"id": "sem_000087", "title": "Section 6: Register of Layout-Designs.", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a record called the Register of Layout-Designs shall be kept at the head office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry wherein shall be entered all registered layout-designs with the names, addresses and descriptions of the proprietor and such other matters related to the registered layout-designs as may be prescribed. (2) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the register shall be kept under the control and management of the Registrar. (3) There shall be kept at each Branch office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry a copy of the register and other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct.", "question": "What shall there be under section 6(3)?", "answers": {"text": ["kept at each Branch office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry a copy of the register and other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct"], "answer_start": [553]}}
{"id": "sem_000088", "title": "Section 7: Prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs.", "context": "(1)(a) which is not original; or (1)(b) which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country; or (1)(c) which is not inherently distinctive; or (1)(d) which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design: Provided that a layout-design which has been commercially exploited for not more than two years from the date on which an application for its registration has been filed either in India or in a convention country shall be treated as not having been commercially exploited for the purposes of this sub-section. (2) A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation: Provided that a layout-design consisting of such combination of elements and interconnections that are commonly known among creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits shall be considered as original if such combination taken as a whole is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts.", "question": "What is laid down in section 7 with respect to prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs?", "answers": {"text": ["which is not original;"], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "sem_000089", "title": "Section 7: Prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs.", "context": "(1)(a) which is not original; or (1)(b) which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country; or (1)(c) which is not inherently distinctive; or (1)(d) which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design: Provided that a layout-design which has been commercially exploited for not more than two years from the date on which an application for its registration has been filed either in India or in a convention country shall be treated as not having been commercially exploited for the purposes of this sub-section. (2) A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation: Provided that a layout-design consisting of such combination of elements and interconnections that are commonly known among creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits shall be considered as original if such combination taken as a whole is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts.", "question": "What is provided in section 7(1)(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["which is not original;"], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "sem_000090", "title": "Section 7: Prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs.", "context": "(1)(a) which is not original; or (1)(b) which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country; or (1)(c) which is not inherently distinctive; or (1)(d) which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design: Provided that a layout-design which has been commercially exploited for not more than two years from the date on which an application for its registration has been filed either in India or in a convention country shall be treated as not having been commercially exploited for the purposes of this sub-section. (2) A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation: Provided that a layout-design consisting of such combination of elements and interconnections that are commonly known among creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits shall be considered as original if such combination taken as a whole is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts.", "question": "What is laid down in section 7(1)(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["which is not original;"], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "sem_000091", "title": "Section 7: Prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs.", "context": "(1)(a) which is not original; or (1)(b) which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country; or (1)(c) which is not inherently distinctive; or (1)(d) which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design: Provided that a layout-design which has been commercially exploited for not more than two years from the date on which an application for its registration has been filed either in India or in a convention country shall be treated as not having been commercially exploited for the purposes of this sub-section. (2) A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation: Provided that a layout-design consisting of such combination of elements and interconnections that are commonly known among creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits shall be considered as original if such combination taken as a whole is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts.", "question": "According to section 7(1)(b), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country;"], "answer_start": [40]}}
{"id": "sem_000092", "title": "Section 7: Prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs.", "context": "(1)(a) which is not original; or (1)(b) which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country; or (1)(c) which is not inherently distinctive; or (1)(d) which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design: Provided that a layout-design which has been commercially exploited for not more than two years from the date on which an application for its registration has been filed either in India or in a convention country shall be treated as not having been commercially exploited for the purposes of this sub-section. (2) A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation: Provided that a layout-design consisting of such combination of elements and interconnections that are commonly known among creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits shall be considered as original if such combination taken as a whole is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts.", "question": "Under section 7(1)(b), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country;"], "answer_start": [40]}}
{"id": "sem_000093", "title": "Section 7: Prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs.", "context": "(1)(a) which is not original; or (1)(b) which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country; or (1)(c) which is not inherently distinctive; or (1)(d) which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design: Provided that a layout-design which has been commercially exploited for not more than two years from the date on which an application for its registration has been filed either in India or in a convention country shall be treated as not having been commercially exploited for the purposes of this sub-section. (2) A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation: Provided that a layout-design consisting of such combination of elements and interconnections that are commonly known among creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits shall be considered as original if such combination taken as a whole is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts.", "question": "Under section 7(1)(c), what is stated regarding prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs?", "answers": {"text": ["which is not inherently distinctive;"], "answer_start": [134]}}
{"id": "sem_000094", "title": "Section 7: Prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs.", "context": "(1)(a) which is not original; or (1)(b) which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country; or (1)(c) which is not inherently distinctive; or (1)(d) which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design: Provided that a layout-design which has been commercially exploited for not more than two years from the date on which an application for its registration has been filed either in India or in a convention country shall be treated as not having been commercially exploited for the purposes of this sub-section. (2) A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation: Provided that a layout-design consisting of such combination of elements and interconnections that are commonly known among creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits shall be considered as original if such combination taken as a whole is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts.", "question": "What is laid down in section 7(1)(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["which is not inherently distinctive;"], "answer_start": [134]}}
{"id": "sem_000095", "title": "Section 7: Prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs.", "context": "(1)(a) which is not original; or (1)(b) which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country; or (1)(c) which is not inherently distinctive; or (1)(d) which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design: Provided that a layout-design which has been commercially exploited for not more than two years from the date on which an application for its registration has been filed either in India or in a convention country shall be treated as not having been commercially exploited for the purposes of this sub-section. (2) A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation: Provided that a layout-design consisting of such combination of elements and interconnections that are commonly known among creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits shall be considered as original if such combination taken as a whole is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts.", "question": "What is provided in section 7(1)(d)?", "answers": {"text": ["which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design:"], "answer_start": [181]}}
{"id": "sem_000096", "title": "Section 7: Prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs.", "context": "(1)(a) which is not original; or (1)(b) which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country; or (1)(c) which is not inherently distinctive; or (1)(d) which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design: Provided that a layout-design which has been commercially exploited for not more than two years from the date on which an application for its registration has been filed either in India or in a convention country shall be treated as not having been commercially exploited for the purposes of this sub-section. (2) A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation: Provided that a layout-design consisting of such combination of elements and interconnections that are commonly known among creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits shall be considered as original if such combination taken as a whole is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts.", "question": "Under section 7(1)(d), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design:"], "answer_start": [181]}}
{"id": "sem_000097", "title": "Section 7: Prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs.", "context": "(1)(a) which is not original; or (1)(b) which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country; or (1)(c) which is not inherently distinctive; or (1)(d) which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design: Provided that a layout-design which has been commercially exploited for not more than two years from the date on which an application for its registration has been filed either in India or in a convention country shall be treated as not having been commercially exploited for the purposes of this sub-section. (2) A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation: Provided that a layout-design consisting of such combination of elements and interconnections that are commonly known among creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits shall be considered as original if such combination taken as a whole is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts.", "question": "What is provided in section 7(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation:"], "answer_start": [638]}}
{"id": "sem_000098", "title": "Section 7: Prohibition of registration of certain layout-designs.", "context": "(1)(a) which is not original; or (1)(b) which has been commercially exploited anywhere in India or in a convention country; or (1)(c) which is not inherently distinctive; or (1)(d) which is not inherently capable of being distinguishable from any other registered layout- design, shall not be registered as a layout-design: Provided that a layout-design which has been commercially exploited for not more than two years from the date on which an application for its registration has been filed either in India or in a convention country shall be treated as not having been commercially exploited for the purposes of this sub-section. (2) A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation: Provided that a layout-design consisting of such combination of elements and interconnections that are commonly known among creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits shall be considered as original if such combination taken as a whole is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts.", "question": "What is laid down in section 7(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["A layout-design shall be considered to be original if it is the result of its creator's own intellectual efforts and is not commonly known to the creators of layout-designs and manufacturers of semiconductor integrated circuits at the time of its creation:"], "answer_start": [638]}}
{"id": "sem_000099", "title": "Section 8: Application for registration.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the creator of a layout-design, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his layout-design. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be filed in the office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of business in India of the applicant or in the case of joint application the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application, as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that, where the applicant or any of the joint applicant does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application is situate. (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments or modifications, as he may think fit.", "question": "What is laid down in section 8 with respect to application for registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person claiming to be the creator of a layout-design, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his layout-design."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000100", "title": "Section 8: Application for registration.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the creator of a layout-design, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his layout-design. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be filed in the office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of business in India of the applicant or in the case of joint application the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application, as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that, where the applicant or any of the joint applicant does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application is situate. (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments or modifications, as he may think fit.", "question": "What is provided in section 8(1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person claiming to be the creator of a layout-design, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his layout-design."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000101", "title": "Section 8: Application for registration.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the creator of a layout-design, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his layout-design. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be filed in the office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of business in India of the applicant or in the case of joint application the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application, as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that, where the applicant or any of the joint applicant does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application is situate. (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments or modifications, as he may think fit.", "question": "Under section 8(1), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person claiming to be the creator of a layout-design, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his layout-design."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000102", "title": "Section 8: Application for registration.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the creator of a layout-design, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his layout-design. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be filed in the office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of business in India of the applicant or in the case of joint application the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application, as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that, where the applicant or any of the joint applicant does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application is situate. (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments or modifications, as he may think fit.", "question": "According to section 8(3), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments or modifications, as he may think fit."], "answer_start": [975]}}
{"id": "sem_000103", "title": "Section 8: Application for registration.", "context": "(1) Any person claiming to be the creator of a layout-design, who is desirous of registering it, shall apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his layout-design. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be filed in the office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry within whose territorial limits the principal place of business in India of the applicant or in the case of joint application the principal place of business in India of the applicant whose name is first mentioned in the application, as having a place of business in India, is situate: Provided that, where the applicant or any of the joint applicant does not carry on business in India, the application shall be filed in the office of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry within whose territorial limits the place mentioned in the address for service in India as disclosed in the application is situate. (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments or modifications, as he may think fit.", "question": "What is laid down in section 8(3)?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar may refuse the application or may accept it absolutely or subject to such amendments or modifications, as he may think fit."], "answer_start": [975]}}
{"id": "sem_000104", "title": "Section 10: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a layout-design has been accepted, the Registrar shall, within fourteen days after the date of acceptance, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed manner. (2)(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or (2)(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 12, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or, in any case falling under clause (b), may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "Under section 10, what is stated about advertisement of application?", "answers": {"text": ["When an application for registration of a layout-design has been accepted, the Registrar shall, within fourteen days after the date of acceptance, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000105", "title": "Section 10: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a layout-design has been accepted, the Registrar shall, within fourteen days after the date of acceptance, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed manner. (2)(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or (2)(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 12, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or, in any case falling under clause (b), may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "What does section 10(1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["When an application for registration of a layout-design has been accepted, the Registrar shall, within fourteen days after the date of acceptance, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000106", "title": "Section 10: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a layout-design has been accepted, the Registrar shall, within fourteen days after the date of acceptance, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed manner. (2)(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or (2)(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 12, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or, in any case falling under clause (b), may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "Under section 10(1), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["When an application for registration of a layout-design has been accepted, the Registrar shall, within fourteen days after the date of acceptance, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed manner."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000107", "title": "Section 10: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a layout-design has been accepted, the Registrar shall, within fourteen days after the date of acceptance, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed manner. (2)(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or (2)(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 12, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or, in any case falling under clause (b), may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "What is provided in section 10(2)(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["an error in the application has been corrected;"], "answer_start": [235]}}
{"id": "sem_000108", "title": "Section 10: Advertisement of application.", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a layout-design has been accepted, the Registrar shall, within fourteen days after the date of acceptance, cause the application as accepted to be advertised in the prescribed manner. (2)(a) an error in the application has been corrected; or (2)(b) the application has been permitted to be amended under section 12, the Registrar may in his discretion cause the application to be advertised again or, in any case falling under clause (b), may, instead of causing the application to be advertised again, notify in the prescribed manner the correction or amendment made in the application.", "question": "Under section 10(2)(a), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["an error in the application has been corrected;"], "answer_start": [235]}}
{"id": "sem_000109", "title": "Section 11: Opposition to registration.", "context": "(1) Any person may, within three months from the date of the advertisement or re-advertisement of an application for registration or within such further period, not exceeding one month in the aggregate, as the Registrar, on application made to him in the prescribed manner and on payment of the prescribed fee, allows, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner to the Registrar of opposition to the registration. (2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter-statement of the grounds on which he relies for his application and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application. (3) If the applicant sends such counter-statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition. (4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.", "question": "What is provided in section 11(3)?", "answers": {"text": ["If the applicant sends such counter-statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition."], "answer_start": [828]}}
{"id": "sem_000110", "title": "Section 11: Opposition to registration.", "context": "(1) Any person may, within three months from the date of the advertisement or re-advertisement of an application for registration or within such further period, not exceeding one month in the aggregate, as the Registrar, on application made to him in the prescribed manner and on payment of the prescribed fee, allows, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner to the Registrar of opposition to the registration. (2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter-statement of the grounds on which he relies for his application and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application. (3) If the applicant sends such counter-statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition. (4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.", "question": "How does section 11(3) read?", "answers": {"text": ["If the applicant sends such counter-statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition."], "answer_start": [828]}}
{"id": "sem_000111", "title": "Section 11: Opposition to registration.", "context": "(1) Any person may, within three months from the date of the advertisement or re-advertisement of an application for registration or within such further period, not exceeding one month in the aggregate, as the Registrar, on application made to him in the prescribed manner and on payment of the prescribed fee, allows, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner to the Registrar of opposition to the registration. (2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter-statement of the grounds on which he relies for his application and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application. (3) If the applicant sends such counter-statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition. (4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.", "question": "Under section 11(4), what is stated regarding opposition to registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire."], "answer_start": [963]}}
{"id": "sem_000112", "title": "Section 11: Opposition to registration.", "context": "(1) Any person may, within three months from the date of the advertisement or re-advertisement of an application for registration or within such further period, not exceeding one month in the aggregate, as the Registrar, on application made to him in the prescribed manner and on payment of the prescribed fee, allows, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner to the Registrar of opposition to the registration. (2) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter-statement of the grounds on which he relies for his application and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application. (3) If the applicant sends such counter-statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition. (4) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire.", "question": "What is laid down in section 11(4)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time to the Registrar, the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if they so desire."], "answer_start": [963]}}
{"id": "sem_000113", "title": "Section 11: Opposition to registration.", "context": "(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide, after taking into account any ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not. (6) When a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter-statement after receipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require him to give security for the costs of proceedings before him and, in default of such security being duly given, may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned.", "question": "Under section 11(5), what is stated regarding opposition to registration?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide, after taking into account any ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000114", "title": "Section 11: Opposition to registration.", "context": "(5) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide, after taking into account any ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not. (6) When a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter-statement after receipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require him to give security for the costs of proceedings before him and, in default of such security being duly given, may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned.", "question": "What is laid down in section 11(5)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide, after taking into account any ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000115", "title": "Section 12: Correction and amendment.", "context": "(a) at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 8, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit an amendment of the application; or (b) permit correction of any error in, or an amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter- statement under section 11.", "question": "What does section 12 provide regarding correction and amendment?", "answers": {"text": ["at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 8, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit an amendment of the application;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000116", "title": "Section 12: Correction and amendment.", "context": "(a) at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 8, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit an amendment of the application; or (b) permit correction of any error in, or an amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter- statement under section 11.", "question": "According to section 12(a), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 8, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit an amendment of the application;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000117", "title": "Section 12: Correction and amendment.", "context": "(a) at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 8, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit an amendment of the application; or (b) permit correction of any error in, or an amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter- statement under section 11.", "question": "What is laid down in section 12(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 8, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit an amendment of the application;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000118", "title": "Section 12: Correction and amendment.", "context": "(a) at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 8, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit an amendment of the application; or (b) permit correction of any error in, or an amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter- statement under section 11.", "question": "What does section 12(b) state?", "answers": {"text": ["permit correction of any error in, or an amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter- statement under section 11."], "answer_start": [230]}}
{"id": "sem_000119", "title": "Section 12: Correction and amendment.", "context": "(a) at any time, whether before or after acceptance of an application for registration under section 8, permit the correction of any error in or in connection with the application or permit an amendment of the application; or (b) permit correction of any error in, or an amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter- statement under section 11.", "question": "Under section 12(b), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["permit correction of any error in, or an amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter- statement under section 11."], "answer_start": [230]}}
{"id": "sem_000120", "title": "Section 13: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either— (1)(a) the application has not been opposed and time for notice of opposition has expired; or (1)(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall register the said layout-design in the register and the layout-design shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall be deemed to be the date of registration. (2) On the registration of a layout-design, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof sealed with the seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) Where registration of a layout-design is not completed within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice. (4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "What does section 13 provide regarding registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000121", "title": "Section 13: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either— (1)(a) the application has not been opposed and time for notice of opposition has expired; or (1)(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall register the said layout-design in the register and the layout-design shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall be deemed to be the date of registration. (2) On the registration of a layout-design, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof sealed with the seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) Where registration of a layout-design is not completed within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice. (4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "What does section 13(1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000122", "title": "Section 13: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either— (1)(a) the application has not been opposed and time for notice of opposition has expired; or (1)(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall register the said layout-design in the register and the layout-design shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall be deemed to be the date of registration. (2) On the registration of a layout-design, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof sealed with the seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) Where registration of a layout-design is not completed within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice. (4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "Under section 13(1), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000123", "title": "Section 13: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either— (1)(a) the application has not been opposed and time for notice of opposition has expired; or (1)(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall register the said layout-design in the register and the layout-design shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall be deemed to be the date of registration. (2) On the registration of a layout-design, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof sealed with the seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) Where registration of a layout-design is not completed within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice. (4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "Under section 13(1)(a), what is stated regarding registration?", "answers": {"text": ["the application has not been opposed and time for notice of opposition has expired;"], "answer_start": [143]}}
{"id": "sem_000124", "title": "Section 13: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either— (1)(a) the application has not been opposed and time for notice of opposition has expired; or (1)(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall register the said layout-design in the register and the layout-design shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall be deemed to be the date of registration. (2) On the registration of a layout-design, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof sealed with the seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) Where registration of a layout-design is not completed within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice. (4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "How does section 13(1)(a) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the application has not been opposed and time for notice of opposition has expired;"], "answer_start": [143]}}
{"id": "sem_000125", "title": "Section 13: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either— (1)(a) the application has not been opposed and time for notice of opposition has expired; or (1)(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall register the said layout-design in the register and the layout-design shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall be deemed to be the date of registration. (2) On the registration of a layout-design, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof sealed with the seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) Where registration of a layout-design is not completed within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice. (4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "Under section 13(2), what is stated regarding registration?", "answers": {"text": ["On the registration of a layout-design, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof sealed with the seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry."], "answer_start": [563]}}
{"id": "sem_000126", "title": "Section 13: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either— (1)(a) the application has not been opposed and time for notice of opposition has expired; or (1)(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall register the said layout-design in the register and the layout-design shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall be deemed to be the date of registration. (2) On the registration of a layout-design, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof sealed with the seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) Where registration of a layout-design is not completed within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice. (4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "How does section 13(2) read?", "answers": {"text": ["On the registration of a layout-design, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof sealed with the seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry."], "answer_start": [563]}}
{"id": "sem_000127", "title": "Section 13: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either— (1)(a) the application has not been opposed and time for notice of opposition has expired; or (1)(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall register the said layout-design in the register and the layout-design shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall be deemed to be the date of registration. (2) On the registration of a layout-design, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof sealed with the seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) Where registration of a layout-design is not completed within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice. (4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "What is provided in section 13(4)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake."], "answer_start": [1161]}}
{"id": "sem_000128", "title": "Section 13: Registration.", "context": "(1) Subject to the provisions of section 9, when an application for the registration of the layout-design has been accepted and either— (1)(a) the application has not been opposed and time for notice of opposition has expired; or (1)(b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in favour of the applicant, the Registrar shall register the said layout-design in the register and the layout-design shall be registered as of the date of the making of the said application and that date shall be deemed to be the date of registration. (2) On the registration of a layout-design, the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate in the prescribed form of the registration thereof sealed with the seal of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. (3) Where registration of a layout-design is not completed within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice. (4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "How does section 13(4) read?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake."], "answer_start": [1161]}}
{"id": "sem_000129", "title": "Section 14: Jointly owned layout-design.", "context": "(1) Save as provided in sub-section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who claim to be the creator of a layout-design. (2) Where the relation between two or more persons claiming to be the creator of layout-design are such that— (2)(a) both of them or all of them have put the combined intellectual effort in creating such design; or (2)(b) in relation to the creation of such layout-design both of them or all of them are connected in such manner that intellectual effort of each of them are not distinguishable in creation of such layout- design, those persons may be registered as joint proprietor of the layout-design and this Act shall have effect in relation to any right to the use of the layout-design vested in those persons as if in those rights vested in a single person.", "question": "Under section 14, what is stated about jointly owned layout-design?", "answers": {"text": ["Save as provided in sub-section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who claim to be the creator of a layout-design."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000130", "title": "Section 14: Jointly owned layout-design.", "context": "(1) Save as provided in sub-section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who claim to be the creator of a layout-design. (2) Where the relation between two or more persons claiming to be the creator of layout-design are such that— (2)(a) both of them or all of them have put the combined intellectual effort in creating such design; or (2)(b) in relation to the creation of such layout-design both of them or all of them are connected in such manner that intellectual effort of each of them are not distinguishable in creation of such layout- design, those persons may be registered as joint proprietor of the layout-design and this Act shall have effect in relation to any right to the use of the layout-design vested in those persons as if in those rights vested in a single person.", "question": "Under section 14(1), what is stated regarding jointly owned layout-design?", "answers": {"text": ["Save as provided in sub-section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who claim to be the creator of a layout-design."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000131", "title": "Section 14: Jointly owned layout-design.", "context": "(1) Save as provided in sub-section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who claim to be the creator of a layout-design. (2) Where the relation between two or more persons claiming to be the creator of layout-design are such that— (2)(a) both of them or all of them have put the combined intellectual effort in creating such design; or (2)(b) in relation to the creation of such layout-design both of them or all of them are connected in such manner that intellectual effort of each of them are not distinguishable in creation of such layout- design, those persons may be registered as joint proprietor of the layout-design and this Act shall have effect in relation to any right to the use of the layout-design vested in those persons as if in those rights vested in a single person.", "question": "What is laid down in section 14(1)?", "answers": {"text": ["Save as provided in sub-section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who claim to be the creator of a layout-design."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000132", "title": "Section 14: Jointly owned layout-design.", "context": "(1) Save as provided in sub-section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who claim to be the creator of a layout-design. (2) Where the relation between two or more persons claiming to be the creator of layout-design are such that— (2)(a) both of them or all of them have put the combined intellectual effort in creating such design; or (2)(b) in relation to the creation of such layout-design both of them or all of them are connected in such manner that intellectual effort of each of them are not distinguishable in creation of such layout- design, those persons may be registered as joint proprietor of the layout-design and this Act shall have effect in relation to any right to the use of the layout-design vested in those persons as if in those rights vested in a single person.", "question": "What is provided in section 14(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the relation between two or more persons claiming to be the creator of layout-design are such that—"], "answer_start": [169]}}
{"id": "sem_000133", "title": "Section 14: Jointly owned layout-design.", "context": "(1) Save as provided in sub-section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who claim to be the creator of a layout-design. (2) Where the relation between two or more persons claiming to be the creator of layout-design are such that— (2)(a) both of them or all of them have put the combined intellectual effort in creating such design; or (2)(b) in relation to the creation of such layout-design both of them or all of them are connected in such manner that intellectual effort of each of them are not distinguishable in creation of such layout- design, those persons may be registered as joint proprietor of the layout-design and this Act shall have effect in relation to any right to the use of the layout-design vested in those persons as if in those rights vested in a single person.", "question": "How does section 14(2) read?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the relation between two or more persons claiming to be the creator of layout-design are such that—"], "answer_start": [169]}}
{"id": "sem_000134", "title": "Section 14: Jointly owned layout-design.", "context": "(1) Save as provided in sub-section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who claim to be the creator of a layout-design. (2) Where the relation between two or more persons claiming to be the creator of layout-design are such that— (2)(a) both of them or all of them have put the combined intellectual effort in creating such design; or (2)(b) in relation to the creation of such layout-design both of them or all of them are connected in such manner that intellectual effort of each of them are not distinguishable in creation of such layout- design, those persons may be registered as joint proprietor of the layout-design and this Act shall have effect in relation to any right to the use of the layout-design vested in those persons as if in those rights vested in a single person.", "question": "What is provided in section 14(2)(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["both of them or all of them have put the combined intellectual effort in creating such design;"], "answer_start": [282]}}
{"id": "sem_000135", "title": "Section 14: Jointly owned layout-design.", "context": "(1) Save as provided in sub-section (2), nothing in this Act shall authorise the registration of two or more persons who claim to be the creator of a layout-design. (2) Where the relation between two or more persons claiming to be the creator of layout-design are such that— (2)(a) both of them or all of them have put the combined intellectual effort in creating such design; or (2)(b) in relation to the creation of such layout-design both of them or all of them are connected in such manner that intellectual effort of each of them are not distinguishable in creation of such layout- design, those persons may be registered as joint proprietor of the layout-design and this Act shall have effect in relation to any right to the use of the layout-design vested in those persons as if in those rights vested in a single person.", "question": "Under section 14(2)(a), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["both of them or all of them have put the combined intellectual effort in creating such design;"], "answer_start": [282]}}
{"id": "sem_000136", "title": "Section 15: Duration of registration.", "context": "The registration of a layout-design shall be only for a period of ten years counted from the date of filing an application for registration or from the date of first commercial exploitation anywhere in India or in any country whichever is earlier. CHAPTER IV EFFECT OF REGISTRATION", "question": "What does section 15 provide regarding duration of registration?", "answers": {"text": ["The registration of a layout-design shall be only for a period of ten years counted from the date of filing an application for registration or from the date of first commercial exploitation anywhere in India or in any country whichever is earlier."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000137", "title": "Section 15: Duration of registration.", "context": "The registration of a layout-design shall be only for a period of ten years counted from the date of filing an application for registration or from the date of first commercial exploitation anywhere in India or in any country whichever is earlier. CHAPTER IV EFFECT OF REGISTRATION", "question": "According to section 15, what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["The registration of a layout-design shall be only for a period of ten years counted from the date of filing an application for registration or from the date of first commercial exploitation anywhere in India or in any country whichever is earlier."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000138", "title": "Section 15: Duration of registration.", "context": "The registration of a layout-design shall be only for a period of ten years counted from the date of filing an application for registration or from the date of first commercial exploitation anywhere in India or in any country whichever is earlier. CHAPTER IV EFFECT OF REGISTRATION", "question": "How does section 15 read?", "answers": {"text": ["The registration of a layout-design shall be only for a period of ten years counted from the date of filing an application for registration or from the date of first commercial exploitation anywhere in India or in any country whichever is earlier."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000139", "title": "Section 16: No action of infringement of unregistered layout-design.", "context": "No person shall be entitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an unregistered layout- design.", "question": "What is laid down in section 16 with respect to no action of infringement of unregistered layout-design?", "answers": {"text": ["No person shall be entitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an unregistered layout- design."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000140", "title": "Section 16: No action of infringement of unregistered layout-design.", "context": "No person shall be entitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an unregistered layout- design.", "question": "What does section 16 state?", "answers": {"text": ["No person shall be entitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an unregistered layout- design."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000141", "title": "Section 16: No action of infringement of unregistered layout-design.", "context": "No person shall be entitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an unregistered layout- design.", "question": "Under section 16, what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["No person shall be entitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an unregistered layout- design."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000142", "title": "Section 16: No action of infringement of unregistered layout-design.", "context": "No person shall be entitled to institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an unregistered layout- design.", "question": "Under section 16, what is No person entitled to?", "answers": {"text": ["institute any proceeding to prevent, or to recover damages for, the infringement of an unregistered layout- design"], "answer_start": [31]}}
{"id": "sem_000143", "title": "Section 18: Infringement of layout-design.", "context": "(1) A registered layout-design is infringed by a person who, not being the registered proprietor of the layout-design or a registered user thereof,— (1)(a) does any act of reproducing, whether by incorporating in a semiconductor integrated circuit or otherwise, a registered layout-design in its entirety or any part thereof, except such act of reproducing any part thereof which is not original within the meaning sub-section (2) of section 7; (1)(b) subject to the provisions of sub-section (5), does any act of importing or selling or otherwise distributing for commercial purposes a registered layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating such registered layout-design or an article incorporating such a semiconductor integrated circuit containing such registered layout-design for the use of which such person is not entitled under this Act. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 17, sub-section (1) or sub-section (5), the performance of the act of reproduction referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1), where such act is performed for the limited purposes of scientific evaluation, analysis, research or teaching, shall not constitute act of infringement within the meaning of that clause.", "question": "What is laid down in section 18 with respect to infringement of layout-design?", "answers": {"text": ["A registered layout-design is infringed by a person who, not being the registered proprietor of the layout-design or a registered user thereof,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000144", "title": "Section 18: Infringement of layout-design.", "context": "(1) A registered layout-design is infringed by a person who, not being the registered proprietor of the layout-design or a registered user thereof,— (1)(a) does any act of reproducing, whether by incorporating in a semiconductor integrated circuit or otherwise, a registered layout-design in its entirety or any part thereof, except such act of reproducing any part thereof which is not original within the meaning sub-section (2) of section 7; (1)(b) subject to the provisions of sub-section (5), does any act of importing or selling or otherwise distributing for commercial purposes a registered layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating such registered layout-design or an article incorporating such a semiconductor integrated circuit containing such registered layout-design for the use of which such person is not entitled under this Act. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 17, sub-section (1) or sub-section (5), the performance of the act of reproduction referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1), where such act is performed for the limited purposes of scientific evaluation, analysis, research or teaching, shall not constitute act of infringement within the meaning of that clause.", "question": "What is provided in section 18(1)?", "answers": {"text": ["A registered layout-design is infringed by a person who, not being the registered proprietor of the layout-design or a registered user thereof,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000145", "title": "Section 18: Infringement of layout-design.", "context": "(1) A registered layout-design is infringed by a person who, not being the registered proprietor of the layout-design or a registered user thereof,— (1)(a) does any act of reproducing, whether by incorporating in a semiconductor integrated circuit or otherwise, a registered layout-design in its entirety or any part thereof, except such act of reproducing any part thereof which is not original within the meaning sub-section (2) of section 7; (1)(b) subject to the provisions of sub-section (5), does any act of importing or selling or otherwise distributing for commercial purposes a registered layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating such registered layout-design or an article incorporating such a semiconductor integrated circuit containing such registered layout-design for the use of which such person is not entitled under this Act. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 17, sub-section (1) or sub-section (5), the performance of the act of reproduction referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1), where such act is performed for the limited purposes of scientific evaluation, analysis, research or teaching, shall not constitute act of infringement within the meaning of that clause.", "question": "How does section 18(1) read?", "answers": {"text": ["A registered layout-design is infringed by a person who, not being the registered proprietor of the layout-design or a registered user thereof,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000146", "title": "Section 21: Assignability and transmissibility of registered layout-design.", "context": "Notwithstanding anything in any other law to the contrary, a registered layout-design shall, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be assignable and transmissible whether with or without the goodwill of the business concerned.", "question": "Under section 21, what is stated about assignability and transmissibility of registered layout-design?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything in any other law to the contrary, a registered layout-design shall, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be assignable and transmissible whether with or without the goodwill of the business concerned."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000147", "title": "Section 21: Assignability and transmissibility of registered layout-design.", "context": "Notwithstanding anything in any other law to the contrary, a registered layout-design shall, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be assignable and transmissible whether with or without the goodwill of the business concerned.", "question": "What does section 21 state?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything in any other law to the contrary, a registered layout-design shall, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be assignable and transmissible whether with or without the goodwill of the business concerned."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000148", "title": "Section 21: Assignability and transmissibility of registered layout-design.", "context": "Notwithstanding anything in any other law to the contrary, a registered layout-design shall, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be assignable and transmissible whether with or without the goodwill of the business concerned.", "question": "How does section 21 read?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything in any other law to the contrary, a registered layout-design shall, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be assignable and transmissible whether with or without the goodwill of the business concerned."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000151", "title": "Section 24: Registered users.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of section 25, a person other than the registered proprietor of a layout-design may be registered as a registered user thereof.", "question": "What is laid down in section 24 with respect to registered users?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 25, a person other than the registered proprietor of a layout-design may be registered as a registered user thereof."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000152", "title": "Section 24: Registered users.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of section 25, a person other than the registered proprietor of a layout-design may be registered as a registered user thereof.", "question": "Under section 24, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 25, a person other than the registered proprietor of a layout-design may be registered as a registered user thereof."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000153", "title": "Section 24: Registered users.", "context": "Subject to the provisions of section 25, a person other than the registered proprietor of a layout-design may be registered as a registered user thereof.", "question": "Under section 24, what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the provisions of section 25, a person other than the registered proprietor of a layout-design may be registered as a registered user thereof."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000154", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a layout-design, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner and every such application shall be accompanied by— (1)(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the layout- design; and (1)(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfaction of Registrar to act on his behalf— (1)(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which the relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be sole registered user or that there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered user application may be made; (1)(ii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the place of permitted use or any other matter;", "question": "What does section 25(1)(a) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the layout- design;"], "answer_start": [292]}}
{"id": "sem_000155", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a layout-design, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner and every such application shall be accompanied by— (1)(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the layout- design; and (1)(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfaction of Registrar to act on his behalf— (1)(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which the relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be sole registered user or that there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered user application may be made; (1)(ii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the place of permitted use or any other matter;", "question": "Under section 25(1)(a), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the layout- design;"], "answer_start": [292]}}
{"id": "sem_000156", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a layout-design, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner and every such application shall be accompanied by— (1)(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the layout- design; and (1)(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfaction of Registrar to act on his behalf— (1)(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which the relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be sole registered user or that there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered user application may be made; (1)(ii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the place of permitted use or any other matter;", "question": "What is provided in section 25(1)(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfaction of Registrar to act on his behalf—"], "answer_start": [503]}}
{"id": "sem_000157", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a layout-design, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner and every such application shall be accompanied by— (1)(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the layout- design; and (1)(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfaction of Registrar to act on his behalf— (1)(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which the relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be sole registered user or that there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered user application may be made; (1)(ii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the place of permitted use or any other matter;", "question": "What is laid down in section 25(1)(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfaction of Registrar to act on his behalf—"], "answer_start": [503]}}
{"id": "sem_000158", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a layout-design, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner and every such application shall be accompanied by— (1)(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the layout- design; and (1)(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfaction of Registrar to act on his behalf— (1)(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which the relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be sole registered user or that there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered user application may be made; (1)(ii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the place of permitted use or any other matter;", "question": "Under section 25(1)(ii), what is stated regarding registration as registered user?", "answers": {"text": ["stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the place of permitted use or any other matter;"], "answer_start": [1144]}}
{"id": "sem_000159", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Where it is proposed that a person should be registered as a registered user of a layout-design, the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user shall jointly apply in writing to the Registrar in the prescribed manner and every such application shall be accompanied by— (1)(a) the agreement in writing or a duly authenticated copy thereof, entered into between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user with respect to the permitted use of the layout- design; and (1)(b) an affidavit made by the registered proprietor or by some person authorised to the satisfaction of Registrar to act on his behalf— (1)(i) giving particulars of the relationship, existing or proposed, between the registered proprietor and the proposed registered user, including particulars showing the degree of control by the proprietor over the permitted use which the relationship will confer and whether it is a term of their relationship that the proposed registered user shall be sole registered user or that there shall be any other restriction as to persons for whose registration as registered user application may be made; (1)(ii) stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the place of permitted use or any other matter;", "question": "How does section 25(1)(ii) read?", "answers": {"text": ["stating the conditions or restrictions, if any, proposed with respect to the place of permitted use or any other matter;"], "answer_start": [1144]}}
{"id": "sem_000160", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(iii) stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and (1)(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed. (2) Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "Under section 25(1)(iii), what is stated regarding registration as registered user?", "answers": {"text": ["stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof;"], "answer_start": [9]}}
{"id": "sem_000161", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(iii) stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and (1)(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed. (2) Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "How does section 25(1)(iii) read?", "answers": {"text": ["stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof;"], "answer_start": [9]}}
{"id": "sem_000162", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(iii) stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and (1)(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed. (2) Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "What is provided in section 25(1)(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [145]}}
{"id": "sem_000163", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(iii) stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and (1)(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed. (2) Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "What is laid down in section 25(1)(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [145]}}
{"id": "sem_000164", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(iii) stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and (1)(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed. (2) Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "What is provided in section 25(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user."], "answer_start": [251]}}
{"id": "sem_000165", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(iii) stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and (1)(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed. (2) Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "How does section 25(2) read?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user."], "answer_start": [251]}}
{"id": "sem_000166", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(iii) stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and (1)(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed. (2) Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "What does section 25(3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any."], "answer_start": [380]}}
{"id": "sem_000167", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(iii) stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and (1)(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed. (2) Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "Under section 25(3), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any."], "answer_start": [380]}}
{"id": "sem_000168", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(iii) stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and (1)(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed. (2) Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "What is provided in section 25(4)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade."], "answer_start": [551]}}
{"id": "sem_000169", "title": "Section 25: Registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(iii) stating whether the permitted use to be for a period or without limit of period, and, if for a period, the duration thereof; and (1)(c) such further documents or other evidence as may be required by the Registrar or as may be prescribed. (2) Where the requirement of sub-section (1) have been complied with, the Registrar shall register the proposed registered user. (3) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of the registration of a person as a registered user to other registered users of the layout-design, if any. (4) The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade.", "question": "How does section 25(4) read?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall, if so requested by the applicant, take steps of securing that information given for the purposes of an application under this section (other than matters entered in the register) is not disclosed to rivals in trade."], "answer_start": [551]}}
{"id": "sem_000170", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "What is laid down in section 26 with respect to power of registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000171", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "Under section 26(1), what is stated regarding power of registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000172", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "Under section 26(1), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000173", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "Under section 26(1)(a), what is stated regarding power of registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design;"], "answer_start": [111]}}
{"id": "sem_000174", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "What is laid down in section 26(1)(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design;"], "answer_start": [111]}}
{"id": "sem_000175", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "Under section 26(1)(b), what is stated regarding power of registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—"], "answer_start": [312]}}
{"id": "sem_000176", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "How does section 26(1)(b) read?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:—"], "answer_start": [312]}}
{"id": "sem_000177", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "What is provided in section 26(1)(i)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25;"], "answer_start": [464]}}
{"id": "sem_000178", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "Under section 26(1)(i), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25;"], "answer_start": [464]}}
{"id": "sem_000179", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "What does section 26(1)(ii) state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;"], "answer_start": [623]}}
{"id": "sem_000180", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "What is laid down in section 26(1)(ii)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user;"], "answer_start": [623]}}
{"id": "sem_000181", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "Under section 26(1)(iii), what is stated regarding power of registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user?", "answers": {"text": ["that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user;"], "answer_start": [880]}}
{"id": "sem_000182", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "What is laid down in section 26(1)(iii)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user;"], "answer_start": [880]}}
{"id": "sem_000183", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "According to section 26(1)(iv), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;"], "answer_start": [1090]}}
{"id": "sem_000184", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 30, the registration of a person as registered user— (1)(a) may be cancelled by the Registrar on application in writing in the prescribed manner of the registered proprietor or of the registered user or of any other registered user of the layout-design; (1)(b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in writing in the prescribed manner of any person on any of the following grounds, namely:— (1)(i) that the registered user has used the layout-design otherwise than in accordance with the agreement under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (1)(ii) that the proprietor or the registered user misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration which if accurately represented or disclosed would not have justified the registration of the registered user; (1)(iii) that the circumstances have changed since the date of registration in such a way that at the date of such application for cancellation they would not have justified registration of the registered user; (1)(iv) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;", "question": "Under section 26(1)(iv), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested;"], "answer_start": [1090]}}
{"id": "sem_000185", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the topographical dimensions of the layout- design is either not being enforced or is not being complied with; (1)(d) may be cancelled by the Registrar if the layout-design is no longer registered. (2) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the layout-design. (3) The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that before cancelling of registration, the registered proprietor shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "According to section 26(1)(d), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar if the layout-design is no longer registered."], "answer_start": [369]}}
{"id": "sem_000186", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the topographical dimensions of the layout- design is either not being enforced or is not being complied with; (1)(d) may be cancelled by the Registrar if the layout-design is no longer registered. (2) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the layout-design. (3) The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that before cancelling of registration, the registered proprietor shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under section 26(1)(d), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["may be cancelled by the Registrar if the layout-design is no longer registered."], "answer_start": [369]}}
{"id": "sem_000187", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the topographical dimensions of the layout- design is either not being enforced or is not being complied with; (1)(d) may be cancelled by the Registrar if the layout-design is no longer registered. (2) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the layout-design. (3) The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that before cancelling of registration, the registered proprietor shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What does section 26(2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the layout-design."], "answer_start": [453]}}
{"id": "sem_000188", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the topographical dimensions of the layout- design is either not being enforced or is not being complied with; (1)(d) may be cancelled by the Registrar if the layout-design is no longer registered. (2) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the layout-design. (3) The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that before cancelling of registration, the registered proprietor shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "How does section 26(2) read?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the layout-design."], "answer_start": [453]}}
{"id": "sem_000189", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the topographical dimensions of the layout- design is either not being enforced or is not being complied with; (1)(d) may be cancelled by the Registrar if the layout-design is no longer registered. (2) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the layout-design. (3) The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that before cancelling of registration, the registered proprietor shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "What does section 26(3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed:"], "answer_start": [668]}}
{"id": "sem_000190", "title": "Section 26: Power of Registrar for cancellation of registration as registered user.", "context": "(1)(c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on his own motion or on the application in writing in the prescribed manner by any person on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered proprietor and the registered user regarding the topographical dimensions of the layout- design is either not being enforced or is not being complied with; (1)(d) may be cancelled by the Registrar if the layout-design is no longer registered. (2) The Registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner in respect of every application under this section to the registered proprietor and each registered user (not being the applicant) of the layout-design. (3) The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that before cancelling of registration, the registered proprietor shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.", "question": "Under section 26(3), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The procedure for cancelling a registration shall be such as may be prescribed:"], "answer_start": [668]}}
{"id": "sem_000191", "title": "Section 28: Right of registered user to take proceedings against infringement.", "context": "Subject to any agreement subsisting between the parties, a registered user may make complaint before the competent criminal court for the infringement in his own name as if he were the registered proprietor.", "question": "Under section 28, what is stated about right of registered user to take proceedings against infringement?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to any agreement subsisting between the parties, a registered user may make complaint before the competent criminal court for the infringement in his own name as if he were the registered proprietor."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000192", "title": "Section 28: Right of registered user to take proceedings against infringement.", "context": "Subject to any agreement subsisting between the parties, a registered user may make complaint before the competent criminal court for the infringement in his own name as if he were the registered proprietor.", "question": "According to section 28, what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to any agreement subsisting between the parties, a registered user may make complaint before the competent criminal court for the infringement in his own name as if he were the registered proprietor."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000193", "title": "Section 28: Right of registered user to take proceedings against infringement.", "context": "Subject to any agreement subsisting between the parties, a registered user may make complaint before the competent criminal court for the infringement in his own name as if he were the registered proprietor.", "question": "What is laid down in section 28?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to any agreement subsisting between the parties, a registered user may make complaint before the competent criminal court for the infringement in his own name as if he were the registered proprietor."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000194", "title": "Section 29: Registered user not to have right of assignment or transmission.", "context": "(a) where the registered user being an individual enters into a partnership with any other person for carrying on the business concerned; but in any such case the firm may use the layout-design, if otherwise in force, only for so long as the registered user is a member of the firm; (b) where the registered user being a firm subsequently undergoes a change in its constitution; but in any such case the reconstituted firm may use the layout-design, if otherwise in force, only for so long as any partner of the original firm at the time of its registration as registered user, continues to be a partner of the reconstituted firm. Explanation II.—For the purposes of Explanation I, “firm” has the same meaning as in the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932). CHAPTER VII RECTIFICATION AND CORRECTION OF THE REGISTER", "question": "What is laid down in section 29 with respect to registered user not to have right of assignment or transmission?", "answers": {"text": ["where the registered user being an individual enters into a partnership with any other person for carrying on the business concerned;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000195", "title": "Section 29: Registered user not to have right of assignment or transmission.", "context": "(a) where the registered user being an individual enters into a partnership with any other person for carrying on the business concerned; but in any such case the firm may use the layout-design, if otherwise in force, only for so long as the registered user is a member of the firm; (b) where the registered user being a firm subsequently undergoes a change in its constitution; but in any such case the reconstituted firm may use the layout-design, if otherwise in force, only for so long as any partner of the original firm at the time of its registration as registered user, continues to be a partner of the reconstituted firm. Explanation II.—For the purposes of Explanation I, “firm” has the same meaning as in the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932). CHAPTER VII RECTIFICATION AND CORRECTION OF THE REGISTER", "question": "What is provided in section 29(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["where the registered user being an individual enters into a partnership with any other person for carrying on the business concerned;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000196", "title": "Section 29: Registered user not to have right of assignment or transmission.", "context": "(a) where the registered user being an individual enters into a partnership with any other person for carrying on the business concerned; but in any such case the firm may use the layout-design, if otherwise in force, only for so long as the registered user is a member of the firm; (b) where the registered user being a firm subsequently undergoes a change in its constitution; but in any such case the reconstituted firm may use the layout-design, if otherwise in force, only for so long as any partner of the original firm at the time of its registration as registered user, continues to be a partner of the reconstituted firm. Explanation II.—For the purposes of Explanation I, “firm” has the same meaning as in the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932). CHAPTER VII RECTIFICATION AND CORRECTION OF THE REGISTER", "question": "What is laid down in section 29(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["where the registered user being an individual enters into a partnership with any other person for carrying on the business concerned;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000197", "title": "Section 29: Registered user not to have right of assignment or transmission.", "context": "(a) where the registered user being an individual enters into a partnership with any other person for carrying on the business concerned; but in any such case the firm may use the layout-design, if otherwise in force, only for so long as the registered user is a member of the firm; (b) where the registered user being a firm subsequently undergoes a change in its constitution; but in any such case the reconstituted firm may use the layout-design, if otherwise in force, only for so long as any partner of the original firm at the time of its registration as registered user, continues to be a partner of the reconstituted firm. Explanation II.—For the purposes of Explanation I, “firm” has the same meaning as in the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932). CHAPTER VII RECTIFICATION AND CORRECTION OF THE REGISTER", "question": "What is provided in section 29(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["where the registered user being a firm subsequently undergoes a change in its constitution;"], "answer_start": [287]}}
{"id": "sem_000198", "title": "Section 29: Registered user not to have right of assignment or transmission.", "context": "(a) where the registered user being an individual enters into a partnership with any other person for carrying on the business concerned; but in any such case the firm may use the layout-design, if otherwise in force, only for so long as the registered user is a member of the firm; (b) where the registered user being a firm subsequently undergoes a change in its constitution; but in any such case the reconstituted firm may use the layout-design, if otherwise in force, only for so long as any partner of the original firm at the time of its registration as registered user, continues to be a partner of the reconstituted firm. Explanation II.—For the purposes of Explanation I, “firm” has the same meaning as in the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932). CHAPTER VII RECTIFICATION AND CORRECTION OF THE REGISTER", "question": "How does section 29(b) read?", "answers": {"text": ["where the registered user being a firm subsequently undergoes a change in its constitution;"], "answer_start": [287]}}
{"id": "sem_000199", "title": "Section 30: Power to rectify the register.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the Appellate Board or to the Registrar, and the Appellate Board or the Registrar, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think it. (2) The Appellate Board or the Registrar may in any proceedings under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register. (3) The Appellate Board or the Registrar, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1). (4) Any order of the Appellate Board rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice, rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "According to section 30(2), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["The Appellate Board or the Registrar may in any proceedings under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register."], "answer_start": [482]}}
{"id": "sem_000200", "title": "Section 30: Power to rectify the register.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the Appellate Board or to the Registrar, and the Appellate Board or the Registrar, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think it. (2) The Appellate Board or the Registrar may in any proceedings under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register. (3) The Appellate Board or the Registrar, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1). (4) Any order of the Appellate Board rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice, rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "How does section 30(2) read?", "answers": {"text": ["The Appellate Board or the Registrar may in any proceedings under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register."], "answer_start": [482]}}
{"id": "sem_000201", "title": "Section 30: Power to rectify the register.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the Appellate Board or to the Registrar, and the Appellate Board or the Registrar, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think it. (2) The Appellate Board or the Registrar may in any proceedings under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register. (3) The Appellate Board or the Registrar, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1). (4) Any order of the Appellate Board rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice, rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "According to section 30(3), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["The Appellate Board or the Registrar, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1)."], "answer_start": [684]}}
{"id": "sem_000202", "title": "Section 30: Power to rectify the register.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the Appellate Board or to the Registrar, and the Appellate Board or the Registrar, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think it. (2) The Appellate Board or the Registrar may in any proceedings under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register. (3) The Appellate Board or the Registrar, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1). (4) Any order of the Appellate Board rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice, rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "Under section 30(3), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The Appellate Board or the Registrar, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1)."], "answer_start": [684]}}
{"id": "sem_000203", "title": "Section 30: Power to rectify the register.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the Appellate Board or to the Registrar, and the Appellate Board or the Registrar, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think it. (2) The Appellate Board or the Registrar may in any proceedings under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register. (3) The Appellate Board or the Registrar, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1). (4) Any order of the Appellate Board rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice, rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "What is provided in section 30(4)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any order of the Appellate Board rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice, rectify the register accordingly."], "answer_start": [920]}}
{"id": "sem_000204", "title": "Section 30: Power to rectify the register.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any error or defect in any entry in the register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the Appellate Board or to the Registrar, and the Appellate Board or the Registrar, as the case may be, may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as it may think it. (2) The Appellate Board or the Registrar may in any proceedings under this section decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the register. (3) The Appellate Board or the Registrar, of its own motion, may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1). (4) Any order of the Appellate Board rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice, rectify the register accordingly.", "question": "How does section 30(4) read?", "answers": {"text": ["Any order of the Appellate Board rectifying the register shall direct that notice of the rectification shall be served upon the Registrar in the prescribed manner who shall upon receipt of such notice, rectify the register accordingly."], "answer_start": [920]}}
{"id": "sem_000205", "title": "Section 31: Correction of register.", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,— (1)(a) correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design; (1)(b) enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design; (1)(c) cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user. CHAPTER VIII APPELLATE BOARD", "question": "Under section 31, what is stated about correction of register?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000206", "title": "Section 31: Correction of register.", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,— (1)(a) correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design; (1)(b) enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design; (1)(c) cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user. CHAPTER VIII APPELLATE BOARD", "question": "According to section 31(1), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000207", "title": "Section 31: Correction of register.", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,— (1)(a) correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design; (1)(b) enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design; (1)(c) cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user. CHAPTER VIII APPELLATE BOARD", "question": "How does section 31(1) read?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000208", "title": "Section 31: Correction of register.", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,— (1)(a) correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design; (1)(b) enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design; (1)(c) cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user. CHAPTER VIII APPELLATE BOARD", "question": "What is provided in section 31(1)(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design;"], "answer_start": [106]}}
{"id": "sem_000209", "title": "Section 31: Correction of register.", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,— (1)(a) correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design; (1)(b) enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design; (1)(c) cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user. CHAPTER VIII APPELLATE BOARD", "question": "How does section 31(1)(a) read?", "answers": {"text": ["correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design;"], "answer_start": [106]}}
{"id": "sem_000210", "title": "Section 31: Correction of register.", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,— (1)(a) correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design; (1)(b) enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design; (1)(c) cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user. CHAPTER VIII APPELLATE BOARD", "question": "What is provided in section 31(1)(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design;"], "answer_start": [267]}}
{"id": "sem_000211", "title": "Section 31: Correction of register.", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,— (1)(a) correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design; (1)(b) enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design; (1)(c) cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user. CHAPTER VIII APPELLATE BOARD", "question": "What is laid down in section 31(1)(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design;"], "answer_start": [267]}}
{"id": "sem_000212", "title": "Section 31: Correction of register.", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,— (1)(a) correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design; (1)(b) enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design; (1)(c) cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user. CHAPTER VIII APPELLATE BOARD", "question": "What is provided in section 31(1)(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him."], "answer_start": [393]}}
{"id": "sem_000213", "title": "Section 31: Correction of register.", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,— (1)(a) correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design; (1)(b) enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design; (1)(c) cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user. CHAPTER VIII APPELLATE BOARD", "question": "What is laid down in section 31(1)(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him."], "answer_start": [393]}}
{"id": "sem_000214", "title": "Section 31: Correction of register.", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,— (1)(a) correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design; (1)(b) enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design; (1)(c) cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user. CHAPTER VIII APPELLATE BOARD", "question": "What is provided in section 31(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user."], "answer_start": [630]}}
{"id": "sem_000215", "title": "Section 31: Correction of register.", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor,— (1)(a) correct any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor of a layout- design, or any other entry relating to the layout-design; (1)(b) enter any change in the name, address or description of the person who is registered as proprietor of a layout-design; (1)(c) cancel the entry of a layout-design on the register, and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration, and for that purpose, may require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user. CHAPTER VIII APPELLATE BOARD", "question": "Under section 31(2), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered user of a layout- design, and after notice to the registered proprietor, correct any error, or enter any change in the name, address or description of the registered user."], "answer_start": [630]}}
{"id": "sem_000219", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "Under section 33(1), of what shall The Appellate Board consist?", "answers": {"text": ["a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof"], "answer_start": [41]}}
{"id": "sem_000220", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "Under section 33(2), what is stated regarding composition of appellate board?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify."], "answer_start": [289]}}
{"id": "sem_000221", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "How does section 33(2) read?", "answers": {"text": ["Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify."], "answer_start": [289]}}
{"id": "sem_000222", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "What shall Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench consist of under section 33(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify"], "answer_start": [359]}}
{"id": "sem_000223", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "According to section 33(3), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson—"], "answer_start": [517]}}
{"id": "sem_000224", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "How does section 33(3) read?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson—"], "answer_start": [517]}}
{"id": "sem_000225", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "What does section 33(3)(a) state?", "answers": {"text": ["may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench;"], "answer_start": [596]}}
{"id": "sem_000226", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "How does section 33(3)(a) read?", "answers": {"text": ["may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench;"], "answer_start": [596]}}
{"id": "sem_000227", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "What is provided in section 33(3)(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench;"], "answer_start": [843]}}
{"id": "sem_000228", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "How does section 33(3)(b) read?", "answers": {"text": ["may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench;"], "answer_start": [843]}}
{"id": "sem_000229", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "What does section 33(3)(c) state?", "answers": {"text": ["may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench."], "answer_start": [905]}}
{"id": "sem_000230", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and such other Members as the Central Government may deem fit and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Appellate Board may be exercised by a Bench thereof. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a Bench shall consist of one Judicial Member and one Technical Member and shall sit at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chairperson— (3)(a) may, in addition to discharging the functions of the Judicial Member or Technical Member of the Bench to which he is appointed, discharge the function of the Judicial Member or, as the case may be, the Technical Member, of any other Bench; (3)(b) may transfer a Member from one Bench to another Bench; (3)(c) may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench.", "question": "What is laid down in section 33(3)(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["may authorise Vice-Chairperson, the Judicial Member or the Technical Member appointed to one Bench to discharge also the functions of the Judicial Member or the Technical Member, as the case may be, of another Bench."], "answer_start": [905]}}
{"id": "sem_000231", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(4) Where any Benches are constituted, the Central Government may, from time to time, by notification, make provisions as to the distribution of the business of the Appellate Board amongst the Benches and specify the matters which may be dealt by each Bench. Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that the expression “matter” includes an application or appeal under section 40 or section 42. (5) If the Members of a Bench differ in opinion on any point, they shall state the point or points on which they differ, and make a reference to the Chairperson who shall either hear the point or points himself or refer the case for hearing on such point or points by one or more of the other Members and such point or points shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority of the Members who have heard the case including those who first heard it.", "question": "What is provided in section 33(4)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any Benches are constituted, the Central Government may, from time to time, by notification, make provisions as to the distribution of the business of the Appellate Board amongst the Benches and specify the matters which may be dealt by each Bench."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000232", "title": "Section 33: Composition of Appellate Board.", "context": "(4) Where any Benches are constituted, the Central Government may, from time to time, by notification, make provisions as to the distribution of the business of the Appellate Board amongst the Benches and specify the matters which may be dealt by each Bench. Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that the expression “matter” includes an application or appeal under section 40 or section 42. (5) If the Members of a Bench differ in opinion on any point, they shall state the point or points on which they differ, and make a reference to the Chairperson who shall either hear the point or points himself or refer the case for hearing on such point or points by one or more of the other Members and such point or points shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority of the Members who have heard the case including those who first heard it.", "question": "Under section 33(4), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["Where any Benches are constituted, the Central Government may, from time to time, by notification, make provisions as to the distribution of the business of the Appellate Board amongst the Benches and specify the matters which may be dealt by each Bench."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000256", "title": "Section 35: Term of office of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members.", "context": "(a) in the case of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the age of sixty-five years; and (b) in the case of Member, the age of sixty-two years, whichever is earlier.", "question": "What is laid down in section 35 with respect to term of office of chairperson, vice-chairperson and members?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the age of sixty-five years;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000257", "title": "Section 35: Term of office of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members.", "context": "(a) in the case of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the age of sixty-five years; and (b) in the case of Member, the age of sixty-two years, whichever is earlier.", "question": "Under section 35(a), what is stated regarding term of office of chairperson, vice-chairperson and members?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the age of sixty-five years;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000258", "title": "Section 35: Term of office of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members.", "context": "(a) in the case of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the age of sixty-five years; and (b) in the case of Member, the age of sixty-two years, whichever is earlier.", "question": "Under section 35(a), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the age of sixty-five years;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000259", "title": "Section 35: Term of office of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members.", "context": "(a) in the case of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the age of sixty-five years; and (b) in the case of Member, the age of sixty-two years, whichever is earlier.", "question": "What is provided in section 35(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of Member, the age of sixty-two years, whichever is earlier."], "answer_start": [90]}}
{"id": "sem_000260", "title": "Section 35: Term of office of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members.", "context": "(a) in the case of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the age of sixty-five years; and (b) in the case of Member, the age of sixty-two years, whichever is earlier.", "question": "What is laid down in section 35(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of Member, the age of sixty-two years, whichever is earlier."], "answer_start": [90]}}
{"id": "sem_000261", "title": "Section 37: Salaries, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of Chairperson, Vice-\nChairperson and other Members.", "context": "(1) The salaries and allowance payable to, and other terms and conditions of service (including pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits) of, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members shall be such as may be prescribed. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), a person who, immediately before the date of assuming office as the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member, was in service of Government shall be deemed to have retired from service on the date on which he enters upon as the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member, as the case may be.", "question": "What is laid down in section 37 with respect to salaries, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of chairperson, vice- chairperson and other members?", "answers": {"text": ["The salaries and allowance payable to, and other terms and conditions of service (including pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits) of, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members shall be such as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000262", "title": "Section 37: Salaries, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of Chairperson, Vice-\nChairperson and other Members.", "context": "(1) The salaries and allowance payable to, and other terms and conditions of service (including pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits) of, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members shall be such as may be prescribed. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), a person who, immediately before the date of assuming office as the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member, was in service of Government shall be deemed to have retired from service on the date on which he enters upon as the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member, as the case may be.", "question": "According to section 37(1), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["The salaries and allowance payable to, and other terms and conditions of service (including pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits) of, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members shall be such as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000263", "title": "Section 37: Salaries, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of Chairperson, Vice-\nChairperson and other Members.", "context": "(1) The salaries and allowance payable to, and other terms and conditions of service (including pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits) of, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members shall be such as may be prescribed. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), a person who, immediately before the date of assuming office as the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member, was in service of Government shall be deemed to have retired from service on the date on which he enters upon as the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member, as the case may be.", "question": "Under section 37(1), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The salaries and allowance payable to, and other terms and conditions of service (including pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits) of, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members shall be such as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000264", "title": "Section 38: Resignation and removal.", "context": "(1) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and any other Member may, by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the President of India, resign his office: Provided that the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or any other Member shall, unless he is permitted by the President of India to relinquish his office sooner, continue to hold office until the expiry of three months from the date of receipt of such notice or until a person duly appointed as his successor enters upon his office or until the expiry of his term of office, whichever is earlier. (2) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or any other Member shall not be removed from his office except by an order by the President of India on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity after an enquiry made by a Judge of the Supreme Court in which the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member has been informed of the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges. (3) The Central Government may, by rules, regulate the procedure for the investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member referred to in sub-section (2).", "question": "What does section 38 provide regarding resignation and removal?", "answers": {"text": ["The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and any other Member may, by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the President of India, resign his office:"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000265", "title": "Section 38: Resignation and removal.", "context": "(1) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and any other Member may, by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the President of India, resign his office: Provided that the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or any other Member shall, unless he is permitted by the President of India to relinquish his office sooner, continue to hold office until the expiry of three months from the date of receipt of such notice or until a person duly appointed as his successor enters upon his office or until the expiry of his term of office, whichever is earlier. (2) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or any other Member shall not be removed from his office except by an order by the President of India on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity after an enquiry made by a Judge of the Supreme Court in which the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member has been informed of the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges. (3) The Central Government may, by rules, regulate the procedure for the investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member referred to in sub-section (2).", "question": "What is provided in section 38(1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and any other Member may, by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the President of India, resign his office:"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000266", "title": "Section 38: Resignation and removal.", "context": "(1) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and any other Member may, by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the President of India, resign his office: Provided that the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or any other Member shall, unless he is permitted by the President of India to relinquish his office sooner, continue to hold office until the expiry of three months from the date of receipt of such notice or until a person duly appointed as his successor enters upon his office or until the expiry of his term of office, whichever is earlier. (2) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or any other Member shall not be removed from his office except by an order by the President of India on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity after an enquiry made by a Judge of the Supreme Court in which the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member has been informed of the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges. (3) The Central Government may, by rules, regulate the procedure for the investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member referred to in sub-section (2).", "question": "What is laid down in section 38(1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and any other Member may, by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the President of India, resign his office:"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000267", "title": "Section 38: Resignation and removal.", "context": "(1) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and any other Member may, by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the President of India, resign his office: Provided that the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or any other Member shall, unless he is permitted by the President of India to relinquish his office sooner, continue to hold office until the expiry of three months from the date of receipt of such notice or until a person duly appointed as his successor enters upon his office or until the expiry of his term of office, whichever is earlier. (2) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or any other Member shall not be removed from his office except by an order by the President of India on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity after an enquiry made by a Judge of the Supreme Court in which the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member has been informed of the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges. (3) The Central Government may, by rules, regulate the procedure for the investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member referred to in sub-section (2).", "question": "What is provided in section 38(3)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by rules, regulate the procedure for the investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member referred to in sub-section (2)."], "answer_start": [980]}}
{"id": "sem_000268", "title": "Section 38: Resignation and removal.", "context": "(1) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and any other Member may, by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the President of India, resign his office: Provided that the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or any other Member shall, unless he is permitted by the President of India to relinquish his office sooner, continue to hold office until the expiry of three months from the date of receipt of such notice or until a person duly appointed as his successor enters upon his office or until the expiry of his term of office, whichever is earlier. (2) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or any other Member shall not be removed from his office except by an order by the President of India on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity after an enquiry made by a Judge of the Supreme Court in which the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member has been informed of the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges. (3) The Central Government may, by rules, regulate the procedure for the investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member referred to in sub-section (2).", "question": "Under section 38(3), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by rules, regulate the procedure for the investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or other Member referred to in sub-section (2)."], "answer_start": [980]}}
{"id": "sem_000269", "title": "Section 39: Staff of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall determine the nature and categories of the officers and other employees required to assist the Appellate Board in the discharge of its functions and provide the Appellate Board with such officers and other employees as it may think fit. (2) The salaries and other allowances and conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall be such as may be prescribed. (3) The officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall discharge their functions under the general superintendence of the Chairperson in the manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under section 39(2), what is stated regarding staff of appellate board?", "answers": {"text": ["The salaries and other allowances and conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall be such as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [274]}}
{"id": "sem_000270", "title": "Section 39: Staff of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall determine the nature and categories of the officers and other employees required to assist the Appellate Board in the discharge of its functions and provide the Appellate Board with such officers and other employees as it may think fit. (2) The salaries and other allowances and conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall be such as may be prescribed. (3) The officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall discharge their functions under the general superintendence of the Chairperson in the manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under section 39(2), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The salaries and other allowances and conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall be such as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [274]}}
{"id": "sem_000271", "title": "Section 39: Staff of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall determine the nature and categories of the officers and other employees required to assist the Appellate Board in the discharge of its functions and provide the Appellate Board with such officers and other employees as it may think fit. (2) The salaries and other allowances and conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall be such as may be prescribed. (3) The officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall discharge their functions under the general superintendence of the Chairperson in the manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "According to section 39(3), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["The officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall discharge their functions under the general superintendence of the Chairperson in the manner as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [433]}}
{"id": "sem_000272", "title": "Section 39: Staff of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall determine the nature and categories of the officers and other employees required to assist the Appellate Board in the discharge of its functions and provide the Appellate Board with such officers and other employees as it may think fit. (2) The salaries and other allowances and conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall be such as may be prescribed. (3) The officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall discharge their functions under the general superintendence of the Chairperson in the manner as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under section 39(3), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The officers and other employees of the Appellate Board shall discharge their functions under the general superintendence of the Chairperson in the manner as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [433]}}
{"id": "sem_000273", "title": "Section 40: Application to the Appellate Board to determine royalty.", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a registered layout-design may make an application to the Appellate Board for determination of royalty under sub-section (5) of section 18. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and be accompanied by such affidavits, documents or any other evidence and by such fee in respect of the filing of such application and by such other fees for the service or execution of processes as may be prescribed. (3) On receipt of an application under sub-section (1), the Appellate Board shall, after giving notice to the opposite party to file opposition within the prescribed time and manner and after giving opportunity of being heard to the applicant and the opposite party, dispose of the application. (4) An order or decision made by the Appellate Board in disposing of the application under sub- section (3) shall be executable by a civil court having local jurisdiction as if it were a decree made by that court.", "question": "What is laid down in section 40 with respect to application to the appellate board to determine royalty?", "answers": {"text": ["The registered proprietor of a registered layout-design may make an application to the Appellate Board for determination of royalty under sub-section (5) of section 18."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000274", "title": "Section 40: Application to the Appellate Board to determine royalty.", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a registered layout-design may make an application to the Appellate Board for determination of royalty under sub-section (5) of section 18. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and be accompanied by such affidavits, documents or any other evidence and by such fee in respect of the filing of such application and by such other fees for the service or execution of processes as may be prescribed. (3) On receipt of an application under sub-section (1), the Appellate Board shall, after giving notice to the opposite party to file opposition within the prescribed time and manner and after giving opportunity of being heard to the applicant and the opposite party, dispose of the application. (4) An order or decision made by the Appellate Board in disposing of the application under sub- section (3) shall be executable by a civil court having local jurisdiction as if it were a decree made by that court.", "question": "What does section 40(1) state?", "answers": {"text": ["The registered proprietor of a registered layout-design may make an application to the Appellate Board for determination of royalty under sub-section (5) of section 18."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000275", "title": "Section 40: Application to the Appellate Board to determine royalty.", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a registered layout-design may make an application to the Appellate Board for determination of royalty under sub-section (5) of section 18. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and be accompanied by such affidavits, documents or any other evidence and by such fee in respect of the filing of such application and by such other fees for the service or execution of processes as may be prescribed. (3) On receipt of an application under sub-section (1), the Appellate Board shall, after giving notice to the opposite party to file opposition within the prescribed time and manner and after giving opportunity of being heard to the applicant and the opposite party, dispose of the application. (4) An order or decision made by the Appellate Board in disposing of the application under sub- section (3) shall be executable by a civil court having local jurisdiction as if it were a decree made by that court.", "question": "How does section 40(1) read?", "answers": {"text": ["The registered proprietor of a registered layout-design may make an application to the Appellate Board for determination of royalty under sub-section (5) of section 18."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000276", "title": "Section 40: Application to the Appellate Board to determine royalty.", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a registered layout-design may make an application to the Appellate Board for determination of royalty under sub-section (5) of section 18. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and be accompanied by such affidavits, documents or any other evidence and by such fee in respect of the filing of such application and by such other fees for the service or execution of processes as may be prescribed. (3) On receipt of an application under sub-section (1), the Appellate Board shall, after giving notice to the opposite party to file opposition within the prescribed time and manner and after giving opportunity of being heard to the applicant and the opposite party, dispose of the application. (4) An order or decision made by the Appellate Board in disposing of the application under sub- section (3) shall be executable by a civil court having local jurisdiction as if it were a decree made by that court.", "question": "What does section 40(4) state?", "answers": {"text": ["An order or decision made by the Appellate Board in disposing of the application under sub- section (3) shall be executable by a civil court having local jurisdiction as if it were a decree made by that court."], "answer_start": [757]}}
{"id": "sem_000277", "title": "Section 40: Application to the Appellate Board to determine royalty.", "context": "(1) The registered proprietor of a registered layout-design may make an application to the Appellate Board for determination of royalty under sub-section (5) of section 18. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and be accompanied by such affidavits, documents or any other evidence and by such fee in respect of the filing of such application and by such other fees for the service or execution of processes as may be prescribed. (3) On receipt of an application under sub-section (1), the Appellate Board shall, after giving notice to the opposite party to file opposition within the prescribed time and manner and after giving opportunity of being heard to the applicant and the opposite party, dispose of the application. (4) An order or decision made by the Appellate Board in disposing of the application under sub- section (3) shall be executable by a civil court having local jurisdiction as if it were a decree made by that court.", "question": "What is laid down in section 40(4)?", "answers": {"text": ["An order or decision made by the Appellate Board in disposing of the application under sub- section (3) shall be executable by a civil court having local jurisdiction as if it were a decree made by that court."], "answer_start": [757]}}
{"id": "sem_000278", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(1) Any person may make an application, in the prescribed form accompanied by prescribed fee, to the Appellate Board for cancellation of the registration of a layout-design registered under this Act or registration of assignment or transmission relating thereto, as the case may be, on the ground that— (1)(a) in the case of the registration of a layout-design, the layout-design is prohibited for being registered under section 7; or (1)(b) in the case of the registration of assignment or transmission relating to a registered layout- design, such assignment or transmission is contrary to any provision of the law for the time being in force. (2) The Appellate Board shall, on receipt of an application under sub-section (1), give notice to the opposite parties in the prescribed manner and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make such order as it may deem fit regarding cancellation of registration: Provided that where the ground of cancellation has been established with respect only to a part of a layout-design, the Board shall cancel only such part and the remaining part of the layout-design if capable of performing as a semiconductor integrated circuit shall be retained as registered on the register in the name of the registered proprietor of such layout-design.", "question": "According to section 41(1)(a), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of the registration of a layout-design, the layout-design is prohibited for being registered under section 7;"], "answer_start": [310]}}
{"id": "sem_000279", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(1) Any person may make an application, in the prescribed form accompanied by prescribed fee, to the Appellate Board for cancellation of the registration of a layout-design registered under this Act or registration of assignment or transmission relating thereto, as the case may be, on the ground that— (1)(a) in the case of the registration of a layout-design, the layout-design is prohibited for being registered under section 7; or (1)(b) in the case of the registration of assignment or transmission relating to a registered layout- design, such assignment or transmission is contrary to any provision of the law for the time being in force. (2) The Appellate Board shall, on receipt of an application under sub-section (1), give notice to the opposite parties in the prescribed manner and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make such order as it may deem fit regarding cancellation of registration: Provided that where the ground of cancellation has been established with respect only to a part of a layout-design, the Board shall cancel only such part and the remaining part of the layout-design if capable of performing as a semiconductor integrated circuit shall be retained as registered on the register in the name of the registered proprietor of such layout-design.", "question": "Under section 41(1)(a), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of the registration of a layout-design, the layout-design is prohibited for being registered under section 7;"], "answer_start": [310]}}
{"id": "sem_000280", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(1) Any person may make an application, in the prescribed form accompanied by prescribed fee, to the Appellate Board for cancellation of the registration of a layout-design registered under this Act or registration of assignment or transmission relating thereto, as the case may be, on the ground that— (1)(a) in the case of the registration of a layout-design, the layout-design is prohibited for being registered under section 7; or (1)(b) in the case of the registration of assignment or transmission relating to a registered layout- design, such assignment or transmission is contrary to any provision of the law for the time being in force. (2) The Appellate Board shall, on receipt of an application under sub-section (1), give notice to the opposite parties in the prescribed manner and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make such order as it may deem fit regarding cancellation of registration: Provided that where the ground of cancellation has been established with respect only to a part of a layout-design, the Board shall cancel only such part and the remaining part of the layout-design if capable of performing as a semiconductor integrated circuit shall be retained as registered on the register in the name of the registered proprietor of such layout-design.", "question": "Under section 41(1)(b), what is stated regarding power of the board to cancel registration?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of the registration of assignment or transmission relating to a registered layout- design, such assignment or transmission is contrary to any provision of the law for the time being in force."], "answer_start": [442]}}
{"id": "sem_000281", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(1) Any person may make an application, in the prescribed form accompanied by prescribed fee, to the Appellate Board for cancellation of the registration of a layout-design registered under this Act or registration of assignment or transmission relating thereto, as the case may be, on the ground that— (1)(a) in the case of the registration of a layout-design, the layout-design is prohibited for being registered under section 7; or (1)(b) in the case of the registration of assignment or transmission relating to a registered layout- design, such assignment or transmission is contrary to any provision of the law for the time being in force. (2) The Appellate Board shall, on receipt of an application under sub-section (1), give notice to the opposite parties in the prescribed manner and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make such order as it may deem fit regarding cancellation of registration: Provided that where the ground of cancellation has been established with respect only to a part of a layout-design, the Board shall cancel only such part and the remaining part of the layout-design if capable of performing as a semiconductor integrated circuit shall be retained as registered on the register in the name of the registered proprietor of such layout-design.", "question": "How does section 41(1)(b) read?", "answers": {"text": ["in the case of the registration of assignment or transmission relating to a registered layout- design, such assignment or transmission is contrary to any provision of the law for the time being in force."], "answer_start": [442]}}
{"id": "sem_000282", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(3) Any cancellation of the registration of a layout-design either in whole or in part under sub-section (2) shall be deemed to be effective on the date from which the period of ten years referred to in section 15 is countable in respect of that layout-design. (4) The Appellate Board shall, without delay after making any order of cancellation under sub-section (2) , send a copy of such order to the Registrar who shall correct the register to give effect to such order.", "question": "What does section 41(3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["Any cancellation of the registration of a layout-design either in whole or in part under sub-section"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000283", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(3) Any cancellation of the registration of a layout-design either in whole or in part under sub-section (2) shall be deemed to be effective on the date from which the period of ten years referred to in section 15 is countable in respect of that layout-design. (4) The Appellate Board shall, without delay after making any order of cancellation under sub-section (2) , send a copy of such order to the Registrar who shall correct the register to give effect to such order.", "question": "What is laid down in section 41(3)?", "answers": {"text": ["Any cancellation of the registration of a layout-design either in whole or in part under sub-section"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000284", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(3) Any cancellation of the registration of a layout-design either in whole or in part under sub-section (2) shall be deemed to be effective on the date from which the period of ten years referred to in section 15 is countable in respect of that layout-design. (4) The Appellate Board shall, without delay after making any order of cancellation under sub-section (2) , send a copy of such order to the Registrar who shall correct the register to give effect to such order.", "question": "According to section 41(2), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["shall be deemed to be effective on the date from which the period of ten years referred to in section 15 is countable in respect of that layout-design."], "answer_start": [109]}}
{"id": "sem_000285", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(3) Any cancellation of the registration of a layout-design either in whole or in part under sub-section (2) shall be deemed to be effective on the date from which the period of ten years referred to in section 15 is countable in respect of that layout-design. (4) The Appellate Board shall, without delay after making any order of cancellation under sub-section (2) , send a copy of such order to the Registrar who shall correct the register to give effect to such order.", "question": "What is laid down in section 41(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["shall be deemed to be effective on the date from which the period of ten years referred to in section 15 is countable in respect of that layout-design."], "answer_start": [109]}}
{"id": "sem_000286", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(3) Any cancellation of the registration of a layout-design either in whole or in part under sub-section (2) shall be deemed to be effective on the date from which the period of ten years referred to in section 15 is countable in respect of that layout-design. (4) The Appellate Board shall, without delay after making any order of cancellation under sub-section (2) , send a copy of such order to the Registrar who shall correct the register to give effect to such order.", "question": "What does section 41(4) state?", "answers": {"text": ["The Appellate Board shall, without delay after making any order of cancellation under sub-section"], "answer_start": [265]}}
{"id": "sem_000287", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(3) Any cancellation of the registration of a layout-design either in whole or in part under sub-section (2) shall be deemed to be effective on the date from which the period of ten years referred to in section 15 is countable in respect of that layout-design. (4) The Appellate Board shall, without delay after making any order of cancellation under sub-section (2) , send a copy of such order to the Registrar who shall correct the register to give effect to such order.", "question": "What is laid down in section 41(4)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Appellate Board shall, without delay after making any order of cancellation under sub-section"], "answer_start": [265]}}
{"id": "sem_000288", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(3) Any cancellation of the registration of a layout-design either in whole or in part under sub-section (2) shall be deemed to be effective on the date from which the period of ten years referred to in section 15 is countable in respect of that layout-design. (4) The Appellate Board shall, without delay after making any order of cancellation under sub-section (2) , send a copy of such order to the Registrar who shall correct the register to give effect to such order.", "question": "According to section 41(2), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": [", send a copy of such order to the Registrar who shall correct the register to give effect to such order."], "answer_start": [367]}}
{"id": "sem_000289", "title": "Section 41: Power of the Board to cancel registration.", "context": "(3) Any cancellation of the registration of a layout-design either in whole or in part under sub-section (2) shall be deemed to be effective on the date from which the period of ten years referred to in section 15 is countable in respect of that layout-design. (4) The Appellate Board shall, without delay after making any order of cancellation under sub-section (2) , send a copy of such order to the Registrar who shall correct the register to give effect to such order.", "question": "What is laid down in section 41(2)?", "answers": {"text": [", send a copy of such order to the Registrar who shall correct the register to give effect to such order."], "answer_start": [367]}}
{"id": "sem_000290", "title": "Section 42: Appeal to Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made thereunder may prefer an appeal to the Appellate Board within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal. (2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under sub- section (1): Provided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefor, if the appellant satisfies the Appellate Board that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within the specified period. (3) An appeal to the Appellate Board shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does section 42(2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under sub- section (1):"], "answer_start": [308]}}
{"id": "sem_000291", "title": "Section 42: Appeal to Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made thereunder may prefer an appeal to the Appellate Board within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal. (2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under sub- section (1): Provided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefor, if the appellant satisfies the Appellate Board that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within the specified period. (3) An appeal to the Appellate Board shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under section 42(2), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under sub- section (1):"], "answer_start": [308]}}
{"id": "sem_000292", "title": "Section 42: Appeal to Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made thereunder may prefer an appeal to the Appellate Board within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal. (2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under sub- section (1): Provided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefor, if the appellant satisfies the Appellate Board that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within the specified period. (3) An appeal to the Appellate Board shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does section 42(3) state?", "answers": {"text": ["An appeal to the Appellate Board shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [650]}}
{"id": "sem_000293", "title": "Section 42: Appeal to Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Registrar under this Act, or the rules made thereunder may prefer an appeal to the Appellate Board within three months from the date on which the order or decision sought to be appealed against is communicated to such person preferring the appeal. (2) No appeal shall be admitted if it is preferred after the expiry of the period specified under sub- section (1): Provided that an appeal may be admitted after the expiry of the period specified therefor, if the appellant satisfies the Appellate Board that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within the specified period. (3) An appeal to the Appellate Board shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed.", "question": "What is laid down in section 42(3)?", "answers": {"text": ["An appeal to the Appellate Board shall be in the prescribed form and shall be verified in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order or decision appealed against and by such fees as may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [650]}}
{"id": "sem_000294", "title": "Section 43: Procedure and powers of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) but shall be guided by principles of natural justice and, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the Appellate Board shall have powers to regulate its own procedure including the fixing of places and times of its hearing. (2) The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) receiving evidence; (2)(b) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses; (2)(c) requisitioning any public record; and (2)(d) any other matter which may be prescribed. (3) Any proceeding before the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).", "question": "Under section 43(2), what is stated regarding procedure and powers of appellate board?", "answers": {"text": ["The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:—"], "answer_start": [375]}}
{"id": "sem_000295", "title": "Section 43: Procedure and powers of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) but shall be guided by principles of natural justice and, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the Appellate Board shall have powers to regulate its own procedure including the fixing of places and times of its hearing. (2) The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) receiving evidence; (2)(b) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses; (2)(c) requisitioning any public record; and (2)(d) any other matter which may be prescribed. (3) Any proceeding before the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).", "question": "Under section 43(2), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:—"], "answer_start": [375]}}
{"id": "sem_000296", "title": "Section 43: Procedure and powers of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) but shall be guided by principles of natural justice and, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the Appellate Board shall have powers to regulate its own procedure including the fixing of places and times of its hearing. (2) The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) receiving evidence; (2)(b) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses; (2)(c) requisitioning any public record; and (2)(d) any other matter which may be prescribed. (3) Any proceeding before the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).", "question": "Under section 43(2)(a), what is stated regarding procedure and powers of appellate board?", "answers": {"text": ["receiving evidence;"], "answer_start": [640]}}
{"id": "sem_000297", "title": "Section 43: Procedure and powers of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) but shall be guided by principles of natural justice and, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the Appellate Board shall have powers to regulate its own procedure including the fixing of places and times of its hearing. (2) The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) receiving evidence; (2)(b) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses; (2)(c) requisitioning any public record; and (2)(d) any other matter which may be prescribed. (3) Any proceeding before the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).", "question": "Under section 43(2)(a), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["receiving evidence;"], "answer_start": [640]}}
{"id": "sem_000298", "title": "Section 43: Procedure and powers of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) but shall be guided by principles of natural justice and, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the Appellate Board shall have powers to regulate its own procedure including the fixing of places and times of its hearing. (2) The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) receiving evidence; (2)(b) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses; (2)(c) requisitioning any public record; and (2)(d) any other matter which may be prescribed. (3) Any proceeding before the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).", "question": "According to section 43(2)(b), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["issuing commissions for examination of witnesses;"], "answer_start": [667]}}
{"id": "sem_000299", "title": "Section 43: Procedure and powers of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) but shall be guided by principles of natural justice and, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the Appellate Board shall have powers to regulate its own procedure including the fixing of places and times of its hearing. (2) The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) receiving evidence; (2)(b) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses; (2)(c) requisitioning any public record; and (2)(d) any other matter which may be prescribed. (3) Any proceeding before the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).", "question": "Under section 43(2)(b), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["issuing commissions for examination of witnesses;"], "answer_start": [667]}}
{"id": "sem_000300", "title": "Section 43: Procedure and powers of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) but shall be guided by principles of natural justice and, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the Appellate Board shall have powers to regulate its own procedure including the fixing of places and times of its hearing. (2) The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) receiving evidence; (2)(b) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses; (2)(c) requisitioning any public record; and (2)(d) any other matter which may be prescribed. (3) Any proceeding before the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).", "question": "According to section 43(2)(c), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["requisitioning any public record;"], "answer_start": [724]}}
{"id": "sem_000301", "title": "Section 43: Procedure and powers of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) but shall be guided by principles of natural justice and, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the Appellate Board shall have powers to regulate its own procedure including the fixing of places and times of its hearing. (2) The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) receiving evidence; (2)(b) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses; (2)(c) requisitioning any public record; and (2)(d) any other matter which may be prescribed. (3) Any proceeding before the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).", "question": "Under section 43(2)(c), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["requisitioning any public record;"], "answer_start": [724]}}
{"id": "sem_000302", "title": "Section 43: Procedure and powers of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) but shall be guided by principles of natural justice and, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the Appellate Board shall have powers to regulate its own procedure including the fixing of places and times of its hearing. (2) The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) receiving evidence; (2)(b) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses; (2)(c) requisitioning any public record; and (2)(d) any other matter which may be prescribed. (3) Any proceeding before the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).", "question": "According to section 43(2)(d), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter which may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [769]}}
{"id": "sem_000303", "title": "Section 43: Procedure and powers of Appellate Board.", "context": "(1) The Appellate Board shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) but shall be guided by principles of natural justice and, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the Appellate Board shall have powers to regulate its own procedure including the fixing of places and times of its hearing. (2) The Appellate Board shall have, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) receiving evidence; (2)(b) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses; (2)(c) requisitioning any public record; and (2)(d) any other matter which may be prescribed. (3) Any proceeding before the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).", "question": "Under section 43(2)(d), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter which may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [769]}}
{"id": "sem_000304", "title": "Section 44: Bar of jurisdiction of courts, etc.", "context": "No court or other authority shall have or, be entitled to, exercise any jurisdiction, powers or authority in relation to the matters referred to in sub-section (1) of section 40 or sub-section (1) of section 42.", "question": "What is laid down in section 44 with respect to bar of jurisdiction of courts, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["No court or other authority shall have or, be entitled to, exercise any jurisdiction, powers or authority in relation to the matters referred to in sub-section (1) of section 40 or sub-section (1) of section 42."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000305", "title": "Section 44: Bar of jurisdiction of courts, etc.", "context": "No court or other authority shall have or, be entitled to, exercise any jurisdiction, powers or authority in relation to the matters referred to in sub-section (1) of section 40 or sub-section (1) of section 42.", "question": "Under section 44, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["No court or other authority shall have or, be entitled to, exercise any jurisdiction, powers or authority in relation to the matters referred to in sub-section (1) of section 40 or sub-section (1) of section 42."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000306", "title": "Section 44: Bar of jurisdiction of courts, etc.", "context": "No court or other authority shall have or, be entitled to, exercise any jurisdiction, powers or authority in relation to the matters referred to in sub-section (1) of section 40 or sub-section (1) of section 42.", "question": "Under section 44, what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["No court or other authority shall have or, be entitled to, exercise any jurisdiction, powers or authority in relation to the matters referred to in sub-section (1) of section 40 or sub-section (1) of section 42."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000307", "title": "Section 45: Bar to appear before Appellate Board.", "context": "On ceasing to hold office, the Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson or other Members shall not appear before the Appellate Board or the Registrar.", "question": "What is laid down in section 45 with respect to bar to appear before appellate board?", "answers": {"text": ["On ceasing to hold office, the Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson or other Members shall not appear before the Appellate Board or the Registrar."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000308", "title": "Section 45: Bar to appear before Appellate Board.", "context": "On ceasing to hold office, the Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson or other Members shall not appear before the Appellate Board or the Registrar.", "question": "Under section 45, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["On ceasing to hold office, the Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson or other Members shall not appear before the Appellate Board or the Registrar."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000309", "title": "Section 45: Bar to appear before Appellate Board.", "context": "On ceasing to hold office, the Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson or other Members shall not appear before the Appellate Board or the Registrar.", "question": "What is laid down in section 45?", "answers": {"text": ["On ceasing to hold office, the Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson or other Members shall not appear before the Appellate Board or the Registrar."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000330", "title": "Section 51: Power of the Board to permit certain uses.", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Appellate Board may on an application made in the prescribed manner before it on behalf of the Government or by any person authorised by the Government and after giving notice of such application to the registered proprietor of a layout-design and providing the opportunity of being heard to the parties concerned permit the use of such registered layout-design by the Government or by such person so authorised, as the case may be, subject to any or all of the following conditions as the Board deems fit under the circumstances of such use, namely:— (1)(a) that the use of the layout-design shall be for non-commercial public purposes or for the purposes relating to national emergency or of extreme public urgency; (1)(b) that the duration of the use of the layout-design shall be limited for a period specified by the Board. (1)(c) that the use of the layout-design shall be non-assignable and non-transmissible; (1)(d) that the use of the layout-design shall be to the extent which the Board deems necessary to remedy the anti-competitive practice;", "question": "What is provided in section 51(1)(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the use of the layout-design shall be for non-commercial public purposes or for the purposes relating to national emergency or of extreme public urgency;"], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "sem_000331", "title": "Section 51: Power of the Board to permit certain uses.", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Appellate Board may on an application made in the prescribed manner before it on behalf of the Government or by any person authorised by the Government and after giving notice of such application to the registered proprietor of a layout-design and providing the opportunity of being heard to the parties concerned permit the use of such registered layout-design by the Government or by such person so authorised, as the case may be, subject to any or all of the following conditions as the Board deems fit under the circumstances of such use, namely:— (1)(a) that the use of the layout-design shall be for non-commercial public purposes or for the purposes relating to national emergency or of extreme public urgency; (1)(b) that the duration of the use of the layout-design shall be limited for a period specified by the Board. (1)(c) that the use of the layout-design shall be non-assignable and non-transmissible; (1)(d) that the use of the layout-design shall be to the extent which the Board deems necessary to remedy the anti-competitive practice;", "question": "Under section 51(1)(a), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["that the use of the layout-design shall be for non-commercial public purposes or for the purposes relating to national emergency or of extreme public urgency;"], "answer_start": [615]}}
{"id": "sem_000332", "title": "Section 51: Power of the Board to permit certain uses.", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Appellate Board may on an application made in the prescribed manner before it on behalf of the Government or by any person authorised by the Government and after giving notice of such application to the registered proprietor of a layout-design and providing the opportunity of being heard to the parties concerned permit the use of such registered layout-design by the Government or by such person so authorised, as the case may be, subject to any or all of the following conditions as the Board deems fit under the circumstances of such use, namely:— (1)(a) that the use of the layout-design shall be for non-commercial public purposes or for the purposes relating to national emergency or of extreme public urgency; (1)(b) that the duration of the use of the layout-design shall be limited for a period specified by the Board. (1)(c) that the use of the layout-design shall be non-assignable and non-transmissible; (1)(d) that the use of the layout-design shall be to the extent which the Board deems necessary to remedy the anti-competitive practice;", "question": "What is provided in section 51(1)(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the duration of the use of the layout-design shall be limited for a period specified by the Board."], "answer_start": [781]}}
{"id": "sem_000333", "title": "Section 51: Power of the Board to permit certain uses.", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Appellate Board may on an application made in the prescribed manner before it on behalf of the Government or by any person authorised by the Government and after giving notice of such application to the registered proprietor of a layout-design and providing the opportunity of being heard to the parties concerned permit the use of such registered layout-design by the Government or by such person so authorised, as the case may be, subject to any or all of the following conditions as the Board deems fit under the circumstances of such use, namely:— (1)(a) that the use of the layout-design shall be for non-commercial public purposes or for the purposes relating to national emergency or of extreme public urgency; (1)(b) that the duration of the use of the layout-design shall be limited for a period specified by the Board. (1)(c) that the use of the layout-design shall be non-assignable and non-transmissible; (1)(d) that the use of the layout-design shall be to the extent which the Board deems necessary to remedy the anti-competitive practice;", "question": "What is laid down in section 51(1)(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the duration of the use of the layout-design shall be limited for a period specified by the Board."], "answer_start": [781]}}
{"id": "sem_000334", "title": "Section 51: Power of the Board to permit certain uses.", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Appellate Board may on an application made in the prescribed manner before it on behalf of the Government or by any person authorised by the Government and after giving notice of such application to the registered proprietor of a layout-design and providing the opportunity of being heard to the parties concerned permit the use of such registered layout-design by the Government or by such person so authorised, as the case may be, subject to any or all of the following conditions as the Board deems fit under the circumstances of such use, namely:— (1)(a) that the use of the layout-design shall be for non-commercial public purposes or for the purposes relating to national emergency or of extreme public urgency; (1)(b) that the duration of the use of the layout-design shall be limited for a period specified by the Board. (1)(c) that the use of the layout-design shall be non-assignable and non-transmissible; (1)(d) that the use of the layout-design shall be to the extent which the Board deems necessary to remedy the anti-competitive practice;", "question": "What does section 51(1)(c) state?", "answers": {"text": ["that the use of the layout-design shall be non-assignable and non-transmissible;"], "answer_start": [892]}}
{"id": "sem_000335", "title": "Section 51: Power of the Board to permit certain uses.", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Appellate Board may on an application made in the prescribed manner before it on behalf of the Government or by any person authorised by the Government and after giving notice of such application to the registered proprietor of a layout-design and providing the opportunity of being heard to the parties concerned permit the use of such registered layout-design by the Government or by such person so authorised, as the case may be, subject to any or all of the following conditions as the Board deems fit under the circumstances of such use, namely:— (1)(a) that the use of the layout-design shall be for non-commercial public purposes or for the purposes relating to national emergency or of extreme public urgency; (1)(b) that the duration of the use of the layout-design shall be limited for a period specified by the Board. (1)(c) that the use of the layout-design shall be non-assignable and non-transmissible; (1)(d) that the use of the layout-design shall be to the extent which the Board deems necessary to remedy the anti-competitive practice;", "question": "Under section 51(1)(c), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["that the use of the layout-design shall be non-assignable and non-transmissible;"], "answer_start": [892]}}
{"id": "sem_000336", "title": "Section 51: Power of the Board to permit certain uses.", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Appellate Board may on an application made in the prescribed manner before it on behalf of the Government or by any person authorised by the Government and after giving notice of such application to the registered proprietor of a layout-design and providing the opportunity of being heard to the parties concerned permit the use of such registered layout-design by the Government or by such person so authorised, as the case may be, subject to any or all of the following conditions as the Board deems fit under the circumstances of such use, namely:— (1)(a) that the use of the layout-design shall be for non-commercial public purposes or for the purposes relating to national emergency or of extreme public urgency; (1)(b) that the duration of the use of the layout-design shall be limited for a period specified by the Board. (1)(c) that the use of the layout-design shall be non-assignable and non-transmissible; (1)(d) that the use of the layout-design shall be to the extent which the Board deems necessary to remedy the anti-competitive practice;", "question": "According to section 51(1)(d), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["that the use of the layout-design shall be to the extent which the Board deems necessary to remedy the anti-competitive practice;"], "answer_start": [980]}}
{"id": "sem_000337", "title": "Section 51: Power of the Board to permit certain uses.", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Appellate Board may on an application made in the prescribed manner before it on behalf of the Government or by any person authorised by the Government and after giving notice of such application to the registered proprietor of a layout-design and providing the opportunity of being heard to the parties concerned permit the use of such registered layout-design by the Government or by such person so authorised, as the case may be, subject to any or all of the following conditions as the Board deems fit under the circumstances of such use, namely:— (1)(a) that the use of the layout-design shall be for non-commercial public purposes or for the purposes relating to national emergency or of extreme public urgency; (1)(b) that the duration of the use of the layout-design shall be limited for a period specified by the Board. (1)(c) that the use of the layout-design shall be non-assignable and non-transmissible; (1)(d) that the use of the layout-design shall be to the extent which the Board deems necessary to remedy the anti-competitive practice;", "question": "Under section 51(1)(d), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["that the use of the layout-design shall be to the extent which the Board deems necessary to remedy the anti-competitive practice;"], "answer_start": [980]}}
{"id": "sem_000338", "title": "Section 51: Power of the Board to permit certain uses.", "context": "(1)(e) that the use of the layout-design shall be predominantly for the supply of semiconductor integrated circuits or articles incorporating semiconductor integrated circuits in domestic market of India: Provided that Board shall not permit the use of a registered layout-design, by any such person authorised by the Government, under this sub-section unless the Board is satisfied that such person so authorised has made efforts to enter into agreement with the registered proprietor of such layout-design on reasonable commercial terms and conditions for permitted use of such layout-design and such efforts had not been successful within prescribed period: Provided further that the first proviso shall not be applicable in a case where the person so authorised produces to the Board a certificate issued by the Government to the effect that such use is required due to national emergency or any other circumstances which the Government considers to be of extreme urgency or of public non-commercial use.", "question": "According to section 51(1)(e), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["that the use of the layout-design shall be predominantly for the supply of semiconductor integrated circuits or articles incorporating semiconductor integrated circuits in domestic market of India:"], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "sem_000339", "title": "Section 51: Power of the Board to permit certain uses.", "context": "(1)(e) that the use of the layout-design shall be predominantly for the supply of semiconductor integrated circuits or articles incorporating semiconductor integrated circuits in domestic market of India: Provided that Board shall not permit the use of a registered layout-design, by any such person authorised by the Government, under this sub-section unless the Board is satisfied that such person so authorised has made efforts to enter into agreement with the registered proprietor of such layout-design on reasonable commercial terms and conditions for permitted use of such layout-design and such efforts had not been successful within prescribed period: Provided further that the first proviso shall not be applicable in a case where the person so authorised produces to the Board a certificate issued by the Government to the effect that such use is required due to national emergency or any other circumstances which the Government considers to be of extreme urgency or of public non-commercial use.", "question": "What is laid down in section 51(1)(e)?", "answers": {"text": ["that the use of the layout-design shall be predominantly for the supply of semiconductor integrated circuits or articles incorporating semiconductor integrated circuits in domestic market of India:"], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "sem_000350", "title": "Section 56: Penalty for infringement of layout-design.", "context": "Any person who contravenes knowingly and wilfully any of the provisions of section 18 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees, or with both.", "question": "What is the punishment under section 56?", "answers": {"text": ["imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees, or with both"], "answer_start": [111]}}
{"id": "sem_000351", "title": "Section 57: Penalty for falsely representing a layout-design as registered.", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation with respect to a layout-design not being a registered layout-design, to the effect that it is a registered layout-design. (2) If any person contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a layout-design of the word “registered”, or of any other expression referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except— (3)(a) where that word or other expression, is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration referred to is in fact in force; or (3)(b) where that other expression is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or", "question": "What is laid down in section 57 with respect to penalty for falsely representing a layout-design as registered?", "answers": {"text": ["No person shall make any representation with respect to a layout-design not being a registered layout-design, to the effect that it is a registered layout-design."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000352", "title": "Section 57: Penalty for falsely representing a layout-design as registered.", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation with respect to a layout-design not being a registered layout-design, to the effect that it is a registered layout-design. (2) If any person contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a layout-design of the word “registered”, or of any other expression referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except— (3)(a) where that word or other expression, is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration referred to is in fact in force; or (3)(b) where that other expression is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or", "question": "According to section 57(1), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["No person shall make any representation with respect to a layout-design not being a registered layout-design, to the effect that it is a registered layout-design."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000353", "title": "Section 57: Penalty for falsely representing a layout-design as registered.", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation with respect to a layout-design not being a registered layout-design, to the effect that it is a registered layout-design. (2) If any person contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a layout-design of the word “registered”, or of any other expression referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except— (3)(a) where that word or other expression, is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration referred to is in fact in force; or (3)(b) where that other expression is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or", "question": "Under section 57(1), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["No person shall make any representation with respect to a layout-design not being a registered layout-design, to the effect that it is a registered layout-design."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000354", "title": "Section 57: Penalty for falsely representing a layout-design as registered.", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation with respect to a layout-design not being a registered layout-design, to the effect that it is a registered layout-design. (2) If any person contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a layout-design of the word “registered”, or of any other expression referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except— (3)(a) where that word or other expression, is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration referred to is in fact in force; or (3)(b) where that other expression is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or", "question": "What is provided in section 57(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both."], "answer_start": [171]}}
{"id": "sem_000355", "title": "Section 57: Penalty for falsely representing a layout-design as registered.", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation with respect to a layout-design not being a registered layout-design, to the effect that it is a registered layout-design. (2) If any person contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a layout-design of the word “registered”, or of any other expression referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except— (3)(a) where that word or other expression, is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration referred to is in fact in force; or (3)(b) where that other expression is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or", "question": "What is laid down in section 57(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["If any person contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both."], "answer_start": [171]}}
{"id": "sem_000356", "title": "Section 57: Penalty for falsely representing a layout-design as registered.", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation with respect to a layout-design not being a registered layout-design, to the effect that it is a registered layout-design. (2) If any person contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a layout-design of the word “registered”, or of any other expression referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except— (3)(a) where that word or other expression, is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration referred to is in fact in force; or (3)(b) where that other expression is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or", "question": "What is the punishment under section 57(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both"], "answer_start": [260]}}
{"id": "sem_000357", "title": "Section 57: Penalty for falsely representing a layout-design as registered.", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation with respect to a layout-design not being a registered layout-design, to the effect that it is a registered layout-design. (2) If any person contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a layout-design of the word “registered”, or of any other expression referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except— (3)(a) where that word or other expression, is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration referred to is in fact in force; or (3)(b) where that other expression is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or", "question": "What is provided in section 57(3)(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["where that other expression is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a);"], "answer_start": [1070]}}
{"id": "sem_000358", "title": "Section 57: Penalty for falsely representing a layout-design as registered.", "context": "(1) No person shall make any representation with respect to a layout-design not being a registered layout-design, to the effect that it is a registered layout-design. (2) If any person contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both. (3) For the purposes of this section, the use in India in relation to a layout-design of the word “registered”, or of any other expression referring whether expressly or impliedly to registration, shall be deemed to import a reference to registration in the register, except— (3)(a) where that word or other expression, is used in direct association with other words delineated in characters at least as large as those in which that word or other expression is delineated and indicating that the reference is to registration as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India being a country under the law of which the registration referred to is in fact in force; or (3)(b) where that other expression is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a); or", "question": "Under section 57(3)(b), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["where that other expression is of itself such as to indicate that the reference is to such registration as is mentioned in clause (a);"], "answer_start": [1070]}}
{"id": "sem_000359", "title": "Section 57: Penalty for falsely representing a layout-design as registered.", "context": "(3)(c) where that word is used in relation to a layout-design registered as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to such layout-design.", "question": "What does section 57(3)(c) state?", "answers": {"text": ["where that word is used in relation to a layout-design registered as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to such layout-design."], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "sem_000360", "title": "Section 57: Penalty for falsely representing a layout-design as registered.", "context": "(3)(c) where that word is used in relation to a layout-design registered as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to such layout-design.", "question": "Under section 57(3)(c), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["where that word is used in relation to a layout-design registered as a layout-design under the law of a country outside India and in relation solely to such layout-design."], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "sem_000361", "title": "Section 58: Penalty for improperly describing a place of business as connected with the Semiconductor \nIntegrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry.", "context": "If any person uses on his place of business, or on any document issued by him, or otherwise, words which would reasonably lead to the belief that his place of business is, or is officially connected with, the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.", "question": "What is the punishment under section 58?", "answers": {"text": ["imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both"], "answer_start": [295]}}
{"id": "sem_000363", "title": "Section 60: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 56, the court convicting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all goods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed. (2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal shall lie against the forfeiture also. (3) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may order any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit.", "question": "Under section 60, what is stated about forfeiture of goods?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 56, the court convicting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all goods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000364", "title": "Section 60: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 56, the court convicting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all goods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed. (2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal shall lie against the forfeiture also. (3) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may order any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit.", "question": "According to section 60(1), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 56, the court convicting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all goods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000365", "title": "Section 60: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 56, the court convicting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all goods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed. (2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal shall lie against the forfeiture also. (3) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may order any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit.", "question": "Under section 60(1), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 56, the court convicting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all goods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000366", "title": "Section 60: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 56, the court convicting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all goods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed. (2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal shall lie against the forfeiture also. (3) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may order any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit.", "question": "According to section 60(2), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal shall lie against the forfeiture also."], "answer_start": [227]}}
{"id": "sem_000367", "title": "Section 60: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 56, the court convicting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all goods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed. (2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal shall lie against the forfeiture also. (3) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may order any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit.", "question": "Under section 60(2), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal shall lie against the forfeiture also."], "answer_start": [227]}}
{"id": "sem_000368", "title": "Section 60: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 56, the court convicting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all goods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed. (2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal shall lie against the forfeiture also. (3) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may order any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit.", "question": "According to section 60(3), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may order any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit."], "answer_start": [369]}}
{"id": "sem_000369", "title": "Section 60: Forfeiture of goods.", "context": "(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 56, the court convicting him may direct the forfeiture to Government of all goods and things by means of, or in relation to, which the offence has been committed. (2) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction and an appeal lies against the conviction, an appeal shall lie against the forfeiture also. (3) When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may order any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit.", "question": "What is laid down in section 60(3)?", "answers": {"text": ["When a forfeiture is directed on a conviction, the court, before whom the person is convicted, may order any forfeited articles to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court thinks fit."], "answer_start": [369]}}
{"id": "sem_000370", "title": "Section 61: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business.", "context": "(a) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employed that it relates to the duty of his employment, and was not interested in the profit accruing from such commission of offence except the duty of his employment; and (b) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence charged, he had, at the time of commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the registered layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit in which such layout-design is incorporated; and (c) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the commission of such offence, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "Under section 61, what is stated about exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business?", "answers": {"text": ["that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employed that it relates to the duty of his employment, and was not interested in the profit accruing from such commission of offence except the duty of his employment;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000371", "title": "Section 61: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business.", "context": "(a) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employed that it relates to the duty of his employment, and was not interested in the profit accruing from such commission of offence except the duty of his employment; and (b) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence charged, he had, at the time of commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the registered layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit in which such layout-design is incorporated; and (c) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the commission of such offence, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "Under section 61(a), what is stated regarding exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business?", "answers": {"text": ["that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employed that it relates to the duty of his employment, and was not interested in the profit accruing from such commission of offence except the duty of his employment;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000372", "title": "Section 61: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business.", "context": "(a) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employed that it relates to the duty of his employment, and was not interested in the profit accruing from such commission of offence except the duty of his employment; and (b) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence charged, he had, at the time of commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the registered layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit in which such layout-design is incorporated; and (c) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the commission of such offence, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "How does section 61(a) read?", "answers": {"text": ["that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employed that it relates to the duty of his employment, and was not interested in the profit accruing from such commission of offence except the duty of his employment;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000373", "title": "Section 61: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business.", "context": "(a) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employed that it relates to the duty of his employment, and was not interested in the profit accruing from such commission of offence except the duty of his employment; and (b) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence charged, he had, at the time of commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the registered layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit in which such layout-design is incorporated; and (c) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the commission of such offence, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "What is provided in section 61(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the commission of such offence, he shall be acquitted."], "answer_start": [547]}}
{"id": "sem_000374", "title": "Section 61: Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business.", "context": "(a) that in the case which is the subject of the charge he was so employed that it relates to the duty of his employment, and was not interested in the profit accruing from such commission of offence except the duty of his employment; and (b) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing the offence charged, he had, at the time of commission of the alleged offence, no reason to suspect the genuineness of the registered layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit in which such layout-design is incorporated; and (c) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the commission of such offence, he shall be acquitted.", "question": "What is laid down in section 61(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the commission of such offence, he shall be acquitted."], "answer_start": [547]}}
{"id": "sem_000375", "title": "Section 62: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence charged under section 56 is in relation to a registered layout-design and the accused pleads that the registration of the layout-design is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:— (1)(a) if the court is satisfied that such defence is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the charge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of accused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the Appellate Board under this Act, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid; (1)(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited or within such further time as the time court may for sufficient cause may allow, the further proceedings in the prosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification; (1)(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court the accused fails to apply to the Appellate Board for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed with the case as if the registration were valid .", "question": "Under section 62, what is stated about procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the offence charged under section 56 is in relation to a registered layout-design and the accused pleads that the registration of the layout-design is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000376", "title": "Section 62: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence charged under section 56 is in relation to a registered layout-design and the accused pleads that the registration of the layout-design is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:— (1)(a) if the court is satisfied that such defence is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the charge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of accused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the Appellate Board under this Act, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid; (1)(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited or within such further time as the time court may for sufficient cause may allow, the further proceedings in the prosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification; (1)(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court the accused fails to apply to the Appellate Board for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed with the case as if the registration were valid .", "question": "Under section 62(1), what is stated regarding procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the offence charged under section 56 is in relation to a registered layout-design and the accused pleads that the registration of the layout-design is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000377", "title": "Section 62: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence charged under section 56 is in relation to a registered layout-design and the accused pleads that the registration of the layout-design is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:— (1)(a) if the court is satisfied that such defence is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the charge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of accused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the Appellate Board under this Act, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid; (1)(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited or within such further time as the time court may for sufficient cause may allow, the further proceedings in the prosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification; (1)(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court the accused fails to apply to the Appellate Board for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed with the case as if the registration were valid .", "question": "How does section 62(1) read?", "answers": {"text": ["Where the offence charged under section 56 is in relation to a registered layout-design and the accused pleads that the registration of the layout-design is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:—"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000378", "title": "Section 62: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence charged under section 56 is in relation to a registered layout-design and the accused pleads that the registration of the layout-design is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:— (1)(a) if the court is satisfied that such defence is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the charge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of accused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the Appellate Board under this Act, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid; (1)(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited or within such further time as the time court may for sufficient cause may allow, the further proceedings in the prosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification; (1)(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court the accused fails to apply to the Appellate Board for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed with the case as if the registration were valid .", "question": "What is provided in section 62(1)(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court the accused fails to apply to the Appellate Board for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed with the case as if the registration were valid ."], "answer_start": [916]}}
{"id": "sem_000379", "title": "Section 62: Procedure where invalidity of registration is pleaded by the accused.", "context": "(1) Where the offence charged under section 56 is in relation to a registered layout-design and the accused pleads that the registration of the layout-design is invalid, the following procedure shall be followed:— (1)(a) if the court is satisfied that such defence is prima facie tenable, it shall not proceed with the charge but shall adjourn the proceeding for three months from the date on which the plea of accused is recorded to enable the accused to file an application before the Appellate Board under this Act, for the rectification of the register on the ground that the registration is invalid; (1)(b) if the accused proves to the court that he has made such application within the time so limited or within such further time as the time court may for sufficient cause may allow, the further proceedings in the prosecution shall stand stayed till the disposal of such application for rectification; (1)(c) if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court the accused fails to apply to the Appellate Board for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed with the case as if the registration were valid .", "question": "What is laid down in section 62(1)(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["if within a period of three months or within such extended time as may be allowed by the court the accused fails to apply to the Appellate Board for rectification of the register, the court shall proceed with the case as if the registration were valid ."], "answer_start": [916]}}
{"id": "sem_000391", "title": "Section 66: Information as to commission of offence.", "context": "An officer of the Government whose duty it is to take part in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter, shall not be compelled in any court to say when he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act.", "question": "Under section 66, what is stated about information as to commission of offence?", "answers": {"text": ["An officer of the Government whose duty it is to take part in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter, shall not be compelled in any court to say when he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000392", "title": "Section 66: Information as to commission of offence.", "context": "An officer of the Government whose duty it is to take part in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter, shall not be compelled in any court to say when he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act.", "question": "Under section 66, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["An officer of the Government whose duty it is to take part in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter, shall not be compelled in any court to say when he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000393", "title": "Section 66: Information as to commission of offence.", "context": "An officer of the Government whose duty it is to take part in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter, shall not be compelled in any court to say when he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act.", "question": "Under section 66, what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["An officer of the Government whose duty it is to take part in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter, shall not be compelled in any court to say when he got any information as to the commission of any offence against this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000394", "title": "Section 68: Protection of security of India.", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “interest of the security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of a layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating a layout-design or an article incorporating such semiconductor integrated circuit and which— (a) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or (b) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or (c) is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "What is laid down in section 68 with respect to protection of security of india?", "answers": {"text": ["not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000395", "title": "Section 68: Protection of security of India.", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “interest of the security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of a layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating a layout-design or an article incorporating such semiconductor integrated circuit and which— (a) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or (b) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or (c) is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "What does section 68(a) state?", "answers": {"text": ["not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000396", "title": "Section 68: Protection of security of India.", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “interest of the security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of a layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating a layout-design or an article incorporating such semiconductor integrated circuit and which— (a) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or (b) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or (c) is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "How does section 68(a) read?", "answers": {"text": ["not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000397", "title": "Section 68: Protection of security of India.", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “interest of the security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of a layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating a layout-design or an article incorporating such semiconductor integrated circuit and which— (a) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or (b) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or (c) is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "What is provided in section 68(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India."], "answer_start": [264]}}
{"id": "sem_000398", "title": "Section 68: Protection of security of India.", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “interest of the security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of a layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating a layout-design or an article incorporating such semiconductor integrated circuit and which— (a) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or (b) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or (c) is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "What is laid down in section 68(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India."], "answer_start": [264]}}
{"id": "sem_000399", "title": "Section 68: Protection of security of India.", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “interest of the security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of a layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating a layout-design or an article incorporating such semiconductor integrated circuit and which— (a) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or (b) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or (c) is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "What does section 68(a) state?", "answers": {"text": ["relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived;"], "answer_start": [835]}}
{"id": "sem_000400", "title": "Section 68: Protection of security of India.", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “interest of the security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of a layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating a layout-design or an article incorporating such semiconductor integrated circuit and which— (a) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or (b) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or (c) is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "How does section 68(a) read?", "answers": {"text": ["relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived;"], "answer_start": [835]}}
{"id": "sem_000401", "title": "Section 68: Protection of security of India.", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “interest of the security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of a layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating a layout-design or an article incorporating such semiconductor integrated circuit and which— (a) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or (b) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or (c) is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "What is provided in section 68(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment;"], "answer_start": [921]}}
{"id": "sem_000402", "title": "Section 68: Protection of security of India.", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “interest of the security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of a layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating a layout-design or an article incorporating such semiconductor integrated circuit and which— (a) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or (b) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or (c) is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "What is laid down in section 68(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment;"], "answer_start": [921]}}
{"id": "sem_000403", "title": "Section 68: Protection of security of India.", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “interest of the security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of a layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating a layout-design or an article incorporating such semiconductor integrated circuit and which— (a) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or (b) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or (c) is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "What is provided in section 68(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations."], "answer_start": [1137]}}
{"id": "sem_000404", "title": "Section 68: Protection of security of India.", "context": "(a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a layout-design or any application relating to the registration of a layout-design under this Act which the Central Government considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action, including the cancellation of registration of a layout-design registered under this Act, which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in the interest of security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression “interest of the security of India” means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of a layout-design or a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating a layout-design or an article incorporating such semiconductor integrated circuit and which— (a) relates to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived; or (b) relates to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment; or (c) is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "Under section 68(c), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["is taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations."], "answer_start": [1137]}}
{"id": "sem_000405", "title": "Section 69: Protection of action taken in good faith.", "context": "No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in section 69 with respect to protection of action taken in good faith?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000406", "title": "Section 69: Protection of action taken in good faith.", "context": "No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.", "question": "What does section 69 state?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000407", "title": "Section 69: Protection of action taken in good faith.", "context": "No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in section 69?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000408", "title": "Section 70: Certain persons to be public servants.", "context": "Every person appointed, under this Act and every Member of the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).", "question": "What is laid down in section 70 with respect to certain persons to be public servants?", "answers": {"text": ["Every person appointed, under this Act and every Member of the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000409", "title": "Section 70: Certain persons to be public servants.", "context": "Every person appointed, under this Act and every Member of the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).", "question": "According to section 70, what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["Every person appointed, under this Act and every Member of the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000410", "title": "Section 70: Certain persons to be public servants.", "context": "Every person appointed, under this Act and every Member of the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).", "question": "How does section 70 read?", "answers": {"text": ["Every person appointed, under this Act and every Member of the Appellate Board shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000411", "title": "Section 72: Powers of Registrar.", "context": "(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers, of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; (b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules in this behalf, made under section 96 make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as decree to a civil court; (c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "Under section 72(b), what is stated regarding powers of registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar may, subject to any rules in this behalf, made under section 96 make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as decree to a civil court;"], "answer_start": [277]}}
{"id": "sem_000412", "title": "Section 72: Powers of Registrar.", "context": "(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers, of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; (b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules in this behalf, made under section 96 make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as decree to a civil court; (c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "Under section 72(b), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar may, subject to any rules in this behalf, made under section 96 make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as decree to a civil court;"], "answer_start": [277]}}
{"id": "sem_000413", "title": "Section 72: Powers of Registrar.", "context": "(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers, of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; (b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules in this behalf, made under section 96 make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as decree to a civil court; (c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "What does section 72(c) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision."], "answer_start": [483]}}
{"id": "sem_000414", "title": "Section 72: Powers of Registrar.", "context": "(a) the Registrar shall have all the powers, of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; (b) the Registrar may, subject to any rules in this behalf, made under section 96 make such orders as to costs as he considers reasonable, and any such order shall be executable as decree to a civil court; (c) the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision.", "question": "What is laid down in section 72(c)?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar may, on an application made in the prescribed manner, review his own decision."], "answer_start": [483]}}
{"id": "sem_000415", "title": "Section 74: Evidence before Registrar.", "context": "In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, evidence shall be given by affidavit: Provided that the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, such evidence by affidavit.", "question": "What is laid down in section 74 with respect to evidence before registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, evidence shall be given by affidavit:"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000416", "title": "Section 74: Evidence before Registrar.", "context": "In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, evidence shall be given by affidavit: Provided that the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, such evidence by affidavit.", "question": "Under section 74, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, evidence shall be given by affidavit:"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000417", "title": "Section 74: Evidence before Registrar.", "context": "In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, evidence shall be given by affidavit: Provided that the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition to, such evidence by affidavit.", "question": "Under section 74, what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["In any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, evidence shall be given by affidavit:"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000418", "title": "Section 76: Extension of time.", "context": "(1) If the Registrar is satisfied, on application made to him in the prescribed manner and accompanied by the prescribed fee, that there is sufficient cause for extending the time for doing any act (not being a time expressly provided in the Act), whether the time so specified has expired or not, he may, subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose, extend the time and inform the parties accordingly. (2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall be deemed to require the Registrar to hear the parties, before disposing of an application for extension of time and no appeal shall lie from any order of the Registrar under this section.", "question": "What does section 76(2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in sub-section (1) shall be deemed to require the Registrar to hear the parties, before disposing of an application for extension of time and no appeal shall lie from any order of the Registrar under this section."], "answer_start": [420]}}
{"id": "sem_000419", "title": "Section 76: Extension of time.", "context": "(1) If the Registrar is satisfied, on application made to him in the prescribed manner and accompanied by the prescribed fee, that there is sufficient cause for extending the time for doing any act (not being a time expressly provided in the Act), whether the time so specified has expired or not, he may, subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose, extend the time and inform the parties accordingly. (2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall be deemed to require the Registrar to hear the parties, before disposing of an application for extension of time and no appeal shall lie from any order of the Registrar under this section.", "question": "How does section 76(2) read?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing in sub-section (1) shall be deemed to require the Registrar to hear the parties, before disposing of an application for extension of time and no appeal shall lie from any order of the Registrar under this section."], "answer_start": [420]}}
{"id": "sem_000423", "title": "Section 79: Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings.", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under Chapter VII or under section 42, every registered user of a layout-design, who is not himself an applicant in respect of any proceeding under that Chapter or section shall be made a party to the proceeding. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceeding.", "question": "What does section 79 provide regarding registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings?", "answers": {"text": ["In every proceeding under Chapter VII or under section 42, every registered user of a layout-design, who is not himself an applicant in respect of any proceeding under that Chapter or section shall be made a party to the proceeding."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000424", "title": "Section 79: Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings.", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under Chapter VII or under section 42, every registered user of a layout-design, who is not himself an applicant in respect of any proceeding under that Chapter or section shall be made a party to the proceeding. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceeding.", "question": "Under section 79(1), what is stated regarding registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings?", "answers": {"text": ["In every proceeding under Chapter VII or under section 42, every registered user of a layout-design, who is not himself an applicant in respect of any proceeding under that Chapter or section shall be made a party to the proceeding."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000425", "title": "Section 79: Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings.", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under Chapter VII or under section 42, every registered user of a layout-design, who is not himself an applicant in respect of any proceeding under that Chapter or section shall be made a party to the proceeding. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceeding.", "question": "What is laid down in section 79(1)?", "answers": {"text": ["In every proceeding under Chapter VII or under section 42, every registered user of a layout-design, who is not himself an applicant in respect of any proceeding under that Chapter or section shall be made a party to the proceeding."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000426", "title": "Section 79: Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings.", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under Chapter VII or under section 42, every registered user of a layout-design, who is not himself an applicant in respect of any proceeding under that Chapter or section shall be made a party to the proceeding. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceeding.", "question": "According to section 79(2), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceeding."], "answer_start": [241]}}
{"id": "sem_000427", "title": "Section 79: Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings.", "context": "(1) In every proceeding under Chapter VII or under section 42, every registered user of a layout-design, who is not himself an applicant in respect of any proceeding under that Chapter or section shall be made a party to the proceeding. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceeding.", "question": "How does section 79(2) read?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceeding."], "answer_start": [241]}}
{"id": "sem_000428", "title": "Section 84: Agents.", "context": "(a) a legal practitioner, or (b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a layout-design agent, or (c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "Under section 84, what is stated about agents?", "answers": {"text": ["a legal practitioner, or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000429", "title": "Section 84: Agents.", "context": "(a) a legal practitioner, or (b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a layout-design agent, or (c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "What is provided in section 84(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["a legal practitioner, or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000430", "title": "Section 84: Agents.", "context": "(a) a legal practitioner, or (b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a layout-design agent, or (c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "Under section 84(a), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["a legal practitioner, or"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000431", "title": "Section 84: Agents.", "context": "(a) a legal practitioner, or (b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a layout-design agent, or (c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "According to section 84(b), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["a person registered in the prescribed manner as a layout-design agent, or"], "answer_start": [33]}}
{"id": "sem_000432", "title": "Section 84: Agents.", "context": "(a) a legal practitioner, or (b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a layout-design agent, or (c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "What is laid down in section 84(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["a person registered in the prescribed manner as a layout-design agent, or"], "answer_start": [33]}}
{"id": "sem_000433", "title": "Section 84: Agents.", "context": "(a) a legal practitioner, or (b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a layout-design agent, or (c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "According to section 84(c), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal."], "answer_start": [111]}}
{"id": "sem_000434", "title": "Section 84: Agents.", "context": "(a) a legal practitioner, or (b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a layout-design agent, or (c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.", "question": "How does section 84(c) read?", "answers": {"text": ["a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal."], "answer_start": [111]}}
{"id": "sem_000455", "title": "Section 88: Reports of Registrar to be placed before Parliament.", "context": "The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution by or under the Registrar of this Act.", "question": "What is laid down in section 88 with respect to reports of registrar to be placed before parliament?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution by or under the Registrar of this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000456", "title": "Section 88: Reports of Registrar to be placed before Parliament.", "context": "The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution by or under the Registrar of this Act.", "question": "Under section 88, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution by or under the Registrar of this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000457", "title": "Section 88: Reports of Registrar to be placed before Parliament.", "context": "The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution by or under the Registrar of this Act.", "question": "Under section 88, what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution by or under the Registrar of this Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000458", "title": "Section 89: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid. (3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "Under section 89, what is stated about fees and surcharge?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000459", "title": "Section 89: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid. (3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "Under section 89(1), what is stated regarding fees and surcharge?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000460", "title": "Section 89: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid. (3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "Under section 89(1), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["There shall be paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000461", "title": "Section 89: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid. (3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "What shall there be under section 89(1)?", "answers": {"text": ["paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government"], "answer_start": [19]}}
{"id": "sem_000462", "title": "Section 89: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid. (3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "According to section 89(2), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid."], "answer_start": [177]}}
{"id": "sem_000463", "title": "Section 89: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid. (3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "What is laid down in section 89(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid."], "answer_start": [177]}}
{"id": "sem_000464", "title": "Section 89: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid. (3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "What is provided in section 89(3)?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid."], "answer_start": [321]}}
{"id": "sem_000465", "title": "Section 89: Fees and surcharge.", "context": "(1) There shall be paid in respect of applications and registration and other matters under this Act such fees and surcharge as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) Where a fee is payable in respect of the doing of an act by the Registrar, the Registrar shall not do that act until the fee has been paid. (3) Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid.", "question": "Under section 89(3), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["Where a fee is payable in respect of the filing of a document at the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry, the document shall be deemed not to have been filed at the Registry until the fee has been paid."], "answer_start": [321]}}
{"id": "sem_000466", "title": "Section 91: Declaration as to ownership of layout-design not registerable under the Registration Act, \n1908.", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a layout-design other than a registered layout-design shall be registered under that Act.", "question": "What is laid down in section 91 with respect to declaration as to ownership of layout-design not registerable under the registration act, 1908?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a layout-design other than a registered layout-design shall be registered under that Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000467", "title": "Section 91: Declaration as to ownership of layout-design not registerable under the Registration Act, \n1908.", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a layout-design other than a registered layout-design shall be registered under that Act.", "question": "Under section 91, what is provided?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a layout-design other than a registered layout-design shall be registered under that Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000468", "title": "Section 91: Declaration as to ownership of layout-design not registerable under the Registration Act, \n1908.", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a layout-design other than a registered layout-design shall be registered under that Act.", "question": "What is laid down in section 91?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a layout-design other than a registered layout-design shall be registered under that Act."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000469", "title": "Section 92: Government to be bound.", "context": "The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.", "question": "Under section 92, what is stated about government to be bound?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000470", "title": "Section 92: Government to be bound.", "context": "The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.", "question": "What does section 92 state?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000471", "title": "Section 92: Government to be bound.", "context": "The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.", "question": "Under section 92, what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government."], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "sem_000472", "title": "Section 94: Provision as to reciprocity.", "context": "(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a layout-design; (b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered layout-design; or (c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a layout-design under section 25.", "question": "Under section 94, what is stated about provision as to reciprocity?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a layout-design;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000473", "title": "Section 94: Provision as to reciprocity.", "context": "(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a layout-design; (b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered layout-design; or (c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a layout-design under section 25.", "question": "What does section 94(a) state?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a layout-design;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000474", "title": "Section 94: Provision as to reciprocity.", "context": "(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a layout-design; (b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered layout-design; or (c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a layout-design under section 25.", "question": "How does section 94(a) read?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a layout-design;"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000475", "title": "Section 94: Provision as to reciprocity.", "context": "(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a layout-design; (b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered layout-design; or (c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a layout-design under section 25.", "question": "Under section 94(b), what is stated regarding provision as to reciprocity?", "answers": {"text": ["to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered layout-design;"], "answer_start": [98]}}
{"id": "sem_000476", "title": "Section 94: Provision as to reciprocity.", "context": "(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a layout-design; (b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered layout-design; or (c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a layout-design under section 25.", "question": "What is laid down in section 94(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered layout-design;"], "answer_start": [98]}}
{"id": "sem_000477", "title": "Section 94: Provision as to reciprocity.", "context": "(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a layout-design; (b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered layout-design; or (c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a layout-design under section 25.", "question": "What does section 94(c) state?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a layout-design under section 25."], "answer_start": [187]}}
{"id": "sem_000478", "title": "Section 94: Provision as to reciprocity.", "context": "(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a layout-design; (b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered layout-design; or (c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a layout-design under section 25.", "question": "Under section 94(c), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a layout-design under section 25."], "answer_start": [187]}}
{"id": "sem_000479", "title": "Section 95: Power of Central Government to remove difficulties.", "context": "(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of five years from the commencement of this Act. (2) Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid before each House of Parliament.", "question": "What does section 95(2) state?", "answers": {"text": ["Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid before each House of Parliament."], "answer_start": [404]}}
{"id": "sem_000480", "title": "Section 95: Power of Central Government to remove difficulties.", "context": "(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of five years from the commencement of this Act. (2) Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid before each House of Parliament.", "question": "What is laid down in section 95(2)?", "answers": {"text": ["Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid before each House of Parliament."], "answer_start": [404]}}
{"id": "sem_000481", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96 with respect to power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000482", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "Under section 96(1), what is stated regarding power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000483", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "How does section 96(1) read?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act."], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "sem_000484", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "According to section 96(2), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—"], "answer_start": [129]}}
{"id": "sem_000485", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "How does section 96(2) read?", "answers": {"text": ["In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—"], "answer_start": [129]}}
{"id": "sem_000486", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(a), what is stated regarding power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6;"], "answer_start": [288]}}
{"id": "sem_000487", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(a)?", "answers": {"text": ["the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6;"], "answer_start": [288]}}
{"id": "sem_000488", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "What is provided in section 96(2)(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8;"], "answer_start": [421]}}
{"id": "sem_000489", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(b)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8;"], "answer_start": [421]}}
{"id": "sem_000490", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(c), what is stated regarding power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10;"], "answer_start": [521]}}
{"id": "sem_000491", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "How does section 96(2)(c) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10;"], "answer_start": [521]}}
{"id": "sem_000492", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(d), what is stated regarding power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10;"], "answer_start": [607]}}
{"id": "sem_000493", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(d)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10;"], "answer_start": [607]}}
{"id": "sem_000494", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "According to section 96(2)(e), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11;"], "answer_start": [718]}}
{"id": "sem_000495", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(e)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11;"], "answer_start": [718]}}
{"id": "sem_000496", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "What does section 96(2)(f) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11;"], "answer_start": [847]}}
{"id": "sem_000497", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(f)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11;"], "answer_start": [847]}}
{"id": "sem_000498", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "What does section 96(2)(g) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11;"], "answer_start": [931]}}
{"id": "sem_000499", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(g), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11;"], "answer_start": [931]}}
{"id": "sem_000500", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "What is provided in section 96(2)(h)?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13;"], "answer_start": [1009]}}
{"id": "sem_000501", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(h)?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13;"], "answer_start": [1009]}}
{"id": "sem_000502", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(i), what is stated regarding power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13;"], "answer_start": [1085]}}
{"id": "sem_000503", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "How does section 96(2)(i) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13;"], "answer_start": [1085]}}
{"id": "sem_000504", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(j), what is stated regarding power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;"], "answer_start": [1157]}}
{"id": "sem_000505", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (2)(a) the other matters relating to the registered layout-designs to be entered in the register under sub-section (1) of section 6; (2)(b) the manner of applying to the Registrar for registration under sub-section (1) of section 8; (2)(c) the manner of advertising the application under sub-section (1) of section 10; (2)(d) the manner of notifying the correction or amendment in application under sub-section (2) of section 10; (2)(e) the manner of making application, the fee to be paid and the manner of giving notice under sub-section (1) of section 11; (2)(f) the manner of sending counter statement under sub-section (2) of section 11; (2)(g) the manner of submitting evidence under sub-section (4) of section 11; (2)(h) the form of issuing certificate under sub-section (2) of section 13; (2)(i) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 13; (2)(j) the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;", "question": "How does section 96(2)(j) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making applications to register the title under sub-section (1) of section 23;"], "answer_start": [1157]}}
{"id": "sem_000506", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What does section 96(2)(k) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25;"], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "sem_000507", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "How does section 96(2)(k) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25;"], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "sem_000508", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What does section 96(2)(l) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25;"], "answer_start": [87]}}
{"id": "sem_000509", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(l)?", "answers": {"text": ["the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25;"], "answer_start": [87]}}
{"id": "sem_000510", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "According to section 96(2)(m), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25;"], "answer_start": [175]}}
{"id": "sem_000511", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(m), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25;"], "answer_start": [175]}}
{"id": "sem_000512", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What is provided in section 96(2)(n)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26;"], "answer_start": [248]}}
{"id": "sem_000513", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(n)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26;"], "answer_start": [248]}}
{"id": "sem_000514", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What does section 96(2)(o) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26;"], "answer_start": [333]}}
{"id": "sem_000515", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "How does section 96(2)(o) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26;"], "answer_start": [333]}}
{"id": "sem_000516", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "According to section 96(2)(p), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26;"], "answer_start": [425]}}
{"id": "sem_000517", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(p)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26;"], "answer_start": [425]}}
{"id": "sem_000518", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What is provided in section 96(2)(q)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26;"], "answer_start": [517]}}
{"id": "sem_000519", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(q)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26;"], "answer_start": [517]}}
{"id": "sem_000520", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "According to section 96(2)(r), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26;"], "answer_start": [590]}}
{"id": "sem_000521", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(r), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26;"], "answer_start": [590]}}
{"id": "sem_000522", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(s), what is stated regarding power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30;"], "answer_start": [675]}}
{"id": "sem_000523", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "How does section 96(2)(s) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30;"], "answer_start": [675]}}
{"id": "sem_000524", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What does section 96(2)(t) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30;"], "answer_start": [765]}}
{"id": "sem_000525", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "How does section 96(2)(t) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30;"], "answer_start": [765]}}
{"id": "sem_000526", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What is provided in section 96(2)(u)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30;"], "answer_start": [837]}}
{"id": "sem_000527", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "How does section 96(2)(u) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30;"], "answer_start": [837]}}
{"id": "sem_000528", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What is provided in section 96(2)(v)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31;"], "answer_start": [910]}}
{"id": "sem_000529", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(v), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31;"], "answer_start": [910]}}
{"id": "sem_000530", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "According to section 96(2)(w), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31;"], "answer_start": [987]}}
{"id": "sem_000531", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(w), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31;"], "answer_start": [987]}}
{"id": "sem_000532", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "According to section 96(2)(x), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;"], "answer_start": [1064]}}
{"id": "sem_000533", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(k) the manner of applying to Registrar under sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(l) the document to be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 25; (2)(m) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (3) of section 25; (2)(n) the manner of applications under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(o) the manner of making applications under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(p) the manner of making applications under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 26; (2)(q) the manner of issuing notice under sub-section (2) of section 26; (2)(r) the procedure of cancelling registration under sub-section (3) of section 26; (2)(s) the manner of applying to the Appellate Board under sub-section (1) of section 30; (2)(t) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (3) of section 30; (2)(u) the manner of serving notice under sub-section (4) of section 30; (2)(v) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 31; (2)(w) the manner of making application under sub-section (2) of section 31; (2)(x) the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(x)?", "answers": {"text": ["the salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (1) of section 37;"], "answer_start": [1064]}}
{"id": "sem_000534", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "According to section 96(2)(y), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38;"], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "sem_000535", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "How does section 96(2)(y) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38;"], "answer_start": [7]}}
{"id": "sem_000536", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What does section 96(2)(z) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39;"], "answer_start": [168]}}
{"id": "sem_000537", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(z)?", "answers": {"text": ["the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39;"], "answer_start": [168]}}
{"id": "sem_000538", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What does section 96(2)(za) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39;"], "answer_start": [332]}}
{"id": "sem_000539", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(za)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39;"], "answer_start": [332]}}
{"id": "sem_000540", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What is provided in section 96(2)(zb)?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40;"], "answer_start": [434]}}
{"id": "sem_000541", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "How does section 96(2)(zb) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40;"], "answer_start": [434]}}
{"id": "sem_000542", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What does section 96(2)(zc) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40;"], "answer_start": [690]}}
{"id": "sem_000543", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "Under section 96(2)(zc), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40;"], "answer_start": [690]}}
{"id": "sem_000544", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What does section 96(2)(zd) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section"], "answer_start": [776]}}
{"id": "sem_000545", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(2)(zd)?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section"], "answer_start": [776]}}
{"id": "sem_000546", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What does section 96(1)(ze) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41;"], "answer_start": [875]}}
{"id": "sem_000547", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(1)(ze)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41;"], "answer_start": [875]}}
{"id": "sem_000548", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What is provided in section 96(1)(zf)?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42;"], "answer_start": [948]}}
{"id": "sem_000549", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "How does section 96(1)(zf) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42;"], "answer_start": [948]}}
{"id": "sem_000550", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "What does section 96(1)(zg) state?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43;"], "answer_start": [1095]}}
{"id": "sem_000551", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "How does section 96(1)(zg) read?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43;"], "answer_start": [1095]}}
{"id": "sem_000552", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "According to section 96(1)(zh), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;"], "answer_start": [1188]}}
{"id": "sem_000553", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(2)(y) the procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members under sub-section (3) of section 38; (2)(z) the salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Appellate Board under sub-section (2) of section 39; (2)(za) the manner of general superintendence by the Chairperson under sub-section (3) of section 39; (2)(zb) the form of application, the affidavit, documents and other evidence and fee payable in respect of, filing of such application and other fees for the services or execution of process to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (2) of section 40; (2)(zc) the time limit for filing the opposition under sub-section (3) of section 40; (2)(zd) the form of making application and the fee to be a accompanied therewith under sub-section (1)(ze) the manner of giving notice under sub-section (2) of section 41; (1)(zf) the form of appeal, the manner of verification of such appeal and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (3) of section 42; (1)(zg) any other matter to be prescribed under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 43; (1)(zh) the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;", "question": "How does section 96(1)(zh) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of application under sub-section (1) of section 48;"], "answer_start": [1188]}}
{"id": "sem_000554", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "Under section 96(1)(zi), what is stated regarding power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51;"], "answer_start": [8]}}
{"id": "sem_000555", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "Under section 96(1)(zi), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51;"], "answer_start": [8]}}
{"id": "sem_000556", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "According to section 96(1)(zj), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51;"], "answer_start": [86]}}
{"id": "sem_000557", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(1)(zj)?", "answers": {"text": ["the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51;"], "answer_start": [86]}}
{"id": "sem_000558", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What does section 96(1)(zk) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51;"], "answer_start": [180]}}
{"id": "sem_000559", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "Under section 96(1)(zk), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51;"], "answer_start": [180]}}
{"id": "sem_000560", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "According to section 96(1)(zl), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53;"], "answer_start": [295]}}
{"id": "sem_000561", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(1)(zl)?", "answers": {"text": ["the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53;"], "answer_start": [295]}}
{"id": "sem_000562", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "According to section 96(1)(zm), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53;"], "answer_start": [368]}}
{"id": "sem_000563", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "How does section 96(1)(zm) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53;"], "answer_start": [368]}}
{"id": "sem_000564", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "Under section 96(1)(zn), what is stated regarding power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72;"], "answer_start": [474]}}
{"id": "sem_000565", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(1)(zn)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72;"], "answer_start": [474]}}
{"id": "sem_000566", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What does section 96(1)(zo) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the time to be prescribed under section 73;"], "answer_start": [565]}}
{"id": "sem_000567", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(1)(zo)?", "answers": {"text": ["the time to be prescribed under section 73;"], "answer_start": [565]}}
{"id": "sem_000568", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What does section 96(1)(zp) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76;"], "answer_start": [617]}}
{"id": "sem_000569", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "Under section 96(1)(zp), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76;"], "answer_start": [617]}}
{"id": "sem_000570", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What does section 96(1)(zq) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78;"], "answer_start": [735]}}
{"id": "sem_000571", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "Under section 96(1)(zq), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78;"], "answer_start": [735]}}
{"id": "sem_000572", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "Under section 96(1)(zr), what is stated regarding power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78;"], "answer_start": [813]}}
{"id": "sem_000573", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "Under section 96(1)(zr), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78;"], "answer_start": [813]}}
{"id": "sem_000574", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What is provided in section 96(1)(zs)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of authorising a person under section 84;"], "answer_start": [915]}}
{"id": "sem_000575", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "Under section 96(1)(zs), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of authorising a person under section 84;"], "answer_start": [915]}}
{"id": "sem_000576", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What is provided in section 96(1)(zt)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84;"], "answer_start": [976]}}
{"id": "sem_000577", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What is laid down in section 96(1)(zt)?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84;"], "answer_start": [976]}}
{"id": "sem_000578", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "What does section 96(1)(zu) state?", "answers": {"text": ["the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87;"], "answer_start": [1076]}}
{"id": "sem_000579", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "How does section 96(1)(zu) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87;"], "answer_start": [1076]}}
{"id": "sem_000580", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "Under section 96(1)(zv), what is stated regarding power to make rules?", "answers": {"text": ["the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87;"], "answer_start": [1153]}}
{"id": "sem_000581", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "Under section 96(1)(zv), what provision is made?", "answers": {"text": ["the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87;"], "answer_start": [1153]}}
{"id": "sem_000582", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "According to section 96(1)(zw), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;"], "answer_start": [1214]}}
{"id": "sem_000583", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zi) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zj) the period to be prescribed under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 51; (1)(zk) the manner of giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the parties under sub-section (3) of section 51; (1)(zl) the period to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 53; (1)(zm) the form of petition and particulars to be contained therein under sub-section (2) of section 53; (1)(zn) the manner of reviewing decisions by the registrar under clause (c) of section 72; (1)(zo) the time to be prescribed under section 73; (1)(zp) the manner of making application and the fee to be accompanied therewith under sub-section (1) of section 76; (1)(zq) the manner of making application under sub-section (1) of section 78; (1)(zr) the period of giving notice of withdrawal of application under sub-section (2) of section 78; (1)(zs) the manner of authorising a person under section 84; (1)(zt) the manner of registering a person as a layout-design agent under clause (b) of section 84; (1)(zu) the conditions to be prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 87; (1)(zv) the fee payable under sub-section (2) of section 87; (1)(zw) the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;", "question": "How does section 96(1)(zw) read?", "answers": {"text": ["the fees and the surcharge to be paid under sub-section (1) of section 89;"], "answer_start": [1214]}}
{"id": "sem_000584", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zx) any other matter which is required to be or may be prescribed. (3) Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.", "question": "According to section 96(1)(zx), what is specified?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter which is required to be or may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [8]}}
{"id": "sem_000585", "title": "Section 96: Power to make rules.", "context": "(1)(zx) any other matter which is required to be or may be prescribed. (3) Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.", "question": "How does section 96(1)(zx) read?", "answers": {"text": ["any other matter which is required to be or may be prescribed."], "answer_start": [8]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000001", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001. (2) It extends to the whole of India.", "question": "What may This Act do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be called the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001"], "answer_start": [17]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000002", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001. (2) It extends to the whole of India.", "question": "What may This Act be called?", "answers": {"text": ["the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001"], "answer_start": [27]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000003", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.", "question": "What shall It do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint"], "answer_start": [13]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000004", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001. (2) It extends to the whole of India.", "question": "What does Section 1 state about short title, extent and commencement?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000005", "title": "Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement", "context": "(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001. (2) It extends to the whole of India.", "question": "According to Section 1, what is provided regarding short title, extent and commencement?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) It extends to the whole of India"], "answer_start": [92]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000006", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) \"Authority\" means the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority established under sub-section (1) of section 3; (b) \"benefit sharing\", in relation to a variety, means such proportion of the benefit accruing to a breeder of such variety or such proportion of the benefit accruing to the breeder from an agent or a licensee of such variety, as the case may be, for which a claimant shall be entitled as determined by the Authority under section 26;", "question": "What does \"Authority\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority established under sub-section (1) of section 3"], "answer_start": [75]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000007", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) \"Authority\" means the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority established under sub-section (1) of section 3; (b) \"benefit sharing\", in relation to a variety, means such proportion of the benefit accruing to a breeder of such variety or such proportion of the benefit accruing to the breeder from an agent or a licensee of such variety, as the case may be, for which a claimant shall be entitled as determined by the Authority under section 26;", "question": "What does \"benefit sharing\" mean in relation to a variety?", "answers": {"text": ["such proportion of the benefit accruing to a breeder of such variety or such proportion of the benefit accruing to the breeder from an agent or a licensee of such variety, as the case may be, for which a claimant shall be entitled as determined by the Authority under section 26"], "answer_start": [242]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000008", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(c) \"breeder\" means a person or group of persons or a farmer or group of farmers or any institution which has bred, evolved or developed any variety; (e) \"Chairperson\" means the Chairperson of the Authority appointed under clause (a) of sub-section (5) of section 3;", "question": "What does \"breeder\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["a person or group of persons or a farmer or group of farmers or any institution which has bred, evolved or developed any variety"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000009", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(c) \"breeder\" means a person or group of persons or a farmer or group of farmers or any institution which has bred, evolved or developed any variety; (e) \"Chairperson\" means the Chairperson of the Authority appointed under clause (a) of sub-section (5) of section 3;", "question": "What does \"Chairperson\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["the Chairperson of the Authority appointed under clause (a) of sub-section (5) of section 3"], "answer_start": [174]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000010", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(f) \"convention country\" means a country which has acceded to an international convention for the protection of plant varieties to which India has also acceded, or a country which has a law on protection of plant varieties on the basis of which India has entered into an agreement for granting plant breeders' right to the citizens of both the countries; (g) \"denomination\", in relation to a variety or its propagating material or essentially derived variety or its propagating material, means the denomination of such variety or its propagating material or essentially derived variety or its propagating material, as the case may be, expressed by means of letters or a combination of letters and figures written in any language;", "question": "What does \"convention country\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["a country which has acceded to an international convention for the protection of plant varieties to which India has also acceded, or a country which has a law on protection of plant varieties on the basis of which India has entered into an agreement for granting plant breeders' right to the citizens of both the countries"], "answer_start": [31]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000011", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(f) \"convention country\" means a country which has acceded to an international convention for the protection of plant varieties to which India has also acceded, or a country which has a law on protection of plant varieties on the basis of which India has entered into an agreement for granting plant breeders' right to the citizens of both the countries; (g) \"denomination\", in relation to a variety or its propagating material or essentially derived variety or its propagating material, means the denomination of such variety or its propagating material or essentially derived variety or its propagating material, as the case may be, expressed by means of letters or a combination of letters and figures written in any language;", "question": "What does \"denomination\" mean in relation to a variety or its propagating material or essentially derived\nvariety or its propagating material?", "answers": {"text": ["the denomination of such variety or its propagating material or essentially derived variety or its propagating material, as the case may be, expressed by means of letters or a combination of letters and figures written in any language"], "answer_start": [494]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000012", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(h) \"essential characteristics\" means such heritable traits of a plant variety which are determined by the expression of one or more genes of other heritable determinants that contribute to the principle features, performance or value of the plant variety; (i) \"essentially derived variety\", in respect of a variety (the initial variety), shall be said to be essentially derived from such initial variety when it—", "question": "What does \"essential characteristics\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["such heritable traits of a plant variety which are determined by the expression of one or more genes of other heritable determinants that contribute to the principle features, performance or value of the plant variety"], "answer_start": [38]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000013", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(h) \"essential characteristics\" means such heritable traits of a plant variety which are determined by the expression of one or more genes of other heritable determinants that contribute to the principle features, performance or value of the plant variety; (i) \"essentially derived variety\", in respect of a variety (the initial variety), shall be said to be essentially derived from such initial variety when it—", "question": "What shall \"essentially derived variety\", in respect of a variety (the initial variety) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be said to be essentially derived from such initial variety when it—"], "answer_start": [345]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000014", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(iii) conforms (except for the differences which result from the act of derivation) to such initial variety in the expression of the essential characteristics that result from the genotype or combination of genotype of such initial variety; (j) \"extant variety\" means a variety available in India which is—", "question": "What does \"extant variety\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["a variety available in India which is—"], "answer_start": [268]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000015", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(k) \"farmer\" means any person who— (i) cultivates crops by cultivating the land himself; or", "question": "What does \"farmer\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["any person who—"], "answer_start": [19]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000016", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(l) \"farmers' variety\" means a variety which— (i) has been traditionally cultivated and evolved by the farmers in their fields; or", "question": "What does \"farmers' variety\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["a variety which—"], "answer_start": [29]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000017", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(ii) is a wild relative or land race of a variety about which the farmers possess the common knowledge; (m) \"Gene Fund\" means the National Gene Fund constituted under sub-section (1) of section 45;", "question": "What does \"Gene Fund\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["the National Gene Fund constituted under sub-section (1) of section 45"], "answer_start": [126]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000018", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(p) \"member\" means a member of the Authority appointed under clause (b) of sub-section (5) of section 3 and includes the member-secretary; (q) \"prescribed\" means,—", "question": "What does \"member\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["a member of the Authority appointed under clause (b) of sub-section (5) of section 3 and includes the member-secretary"], "answer_start": [19]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000019", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(r) \"propagating material\" means any plant or its component or part thereof including an intended seed or seed which is capable of, or suitable for, regeneration into a plant; (s) \"Register\" means a national Register of Plant Varieties referred to in section 13;", "question": "What does \"propagating material\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["any plant or its component or part thereof including an intended seed or seed which is capable of, or suitable for, regeneration into a plant"], "answer_start": [33]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000020", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(r) \"propagating material\" means any plant or its component or part thereof including an intended seed or seed which is capable of, or suitable for, regeneration into a plant; (s) \"Register\" means a national Register of Plant Varieties referred to in section 13;", "question": "What does \"Register\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["a national Register of Plant Varieties referred to in section 13"], "answer_start": [197]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000021", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(t) \"Registrar\" means a Registrar of Plant Varieties appointed under sub-section (4) of section 12 and includes the Registrar-General; (u) \"Registrar-General\" means the Registrar-General of Plant Varieties appointed under sub-section (3) of section 12;", "question": "What does \"Registrar\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["a Registrar of Plant Varieties appointed under sub-section (4) of section 12 and includes the Registrar-General"], "answer_start": [22]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000022", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(t) \"Registrar\" means a Registrar of Plant Varieties appointed under sub-section (4) of section 12 and includes the Registrar-General; (u) \"Registrar-General\" means the Registrar-General of Plant Varieties appointed under sub-section (3) of section 12;", "question": "What does \"Registrar-General\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["the Registrar-General of Plant Varieties appointed under sub-section (3) of section 12"], "answer_start": [165]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000023", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(v) \"Registry\" means the Plant Variety Registry referred to in sub-section (1) of section 12; (w) \"regulations\" means regulations made by the Authority under this Act;", "question": "What does \"Registry\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["the Plant Variety Registry referred to in sub-section (1) of section 12"], "answer_start": [21]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000024", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(v) \"Registry\" means the Plant Variety Registry referred to in sub-section (1) of section 12; (w) \"regulations\" means regulations made by the Authority under this Act;", "question": "What does \"regulations\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["regulations made by the Authority under this Act"], "answer_start": [118]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000025", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(x) \"seed\" means a type of living embryo or propagule capable of regeneration and giving rise to a plant which is true to such type; (za) \"variety\" means a plant grouping except micro-organism within a single botanical taxon of the lowest known rank, which can be—", "question": "What does \"seed\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["a type of living embryo or propagule capable of regeneration and giving rise to a plant which is true to such type"], "answer_start": [17]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000026", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "(x) \"seed\" means a type of living embryo or propagule capable of regeneration and giving rise to a plant which is true to such type; (za) \"variety\" means a plant grouping except micro-organism within a single botanical taxon of the lowest known rank, which can be—", "question": "What does \"variety\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["a plant grouping except micro-organism within a single botanical taxon of the lowest known rank, which can be—"], "answer_start": [154]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000027", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) \"Authority\" means the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority established under sub-section (1) of section 3; (b) \"benefit sharing\", in relation to a variety, means such proportion of the benefit accruing to a breeder of such variety or such proportion of the benefit accruing to the breeder from an agent or a licensee of such variety, as the case may be, for which a claimant shall be entitled as determined by the Authority under section 26;", "question": "What does Section 2 state about definitions?", "answers": {"text": ["In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) \"Authority\" means the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority established under sub-section (1) of section 3"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000028", "title": "Section 2: Definitions", "context": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) \"Authority\" means the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority established under sub-section (1) of section 3; (b) \"benefit sharing\", in relation to a variety, means such proportion of the benefit accruing to a breeder of such variety or such proportion of the benefit accruing to the breeder from an agent or a licensee of such variety, as the case may be, for which a claimant shall be entitled as determined by the Authority under section 26;", "question": "According to Section 2, what is provided regarding definitions?", "answers": {"text": ["(b) \"benefit sharing\", in relation to a variety, means such proportion of the benefit accruing to a breeder of such variety or such proportion of the benefit accruing to the breeder from an agent or a licensee of such variety, as the case may be, for which a claimant shall be entitled as determined by the Authority under section 26"], "answer_start": [187]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000029", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish an authority to be known as the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority for the purposes of this Act. (2) The Authority shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of properties, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued.", "question": "Who shall by notification in the Official Gazette, establish an authority to be known as the Protection of Plant Varieties and Far?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000030", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish an authority to be known as the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority for the purposes of this Act. (2) The Authority shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of properties, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued.", "question": "What shall The Central Government do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["by notification in the Official Gazette, establish an authority to be known as the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority for the purposes of this Act"], "answer_start": [34]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000031", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish an authority to be known as the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority for the purposes of this Act. (2) The Authority shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of properties, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued.", "question": "What shall The Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of properties, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued"], "answer_start": [231]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000032", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(3) The head office of the Authority shall be at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify and the Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, establish branch offices at other places in India. (4) The Authority shall consist of a Chairperson and fifteen members.", "question": "What shall The head office of the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify and the Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, establish branch offices at other places in India"], "answer_start": [43]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000033", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(3) The head office of the Authority shall be at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify and the Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, establish branch offices at other places in India. (4) The Authority shall consist of a Chairperson and fifteen members.", "question": "Where shall The head office of the Authority be?", "answers": {"text": ["such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify and the Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, establish branch offices at other places in India"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000034", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(3) The head office of the Authority shall be at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify and the Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, establish branch offices at other places in India. (4) The Authority shall consist of a Chairperson and fifteen members.", "question": "Who shall consist of a Chairperson and fifteen members?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [272]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000035", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(3) The head office of the Authority shall be at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify and the Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, establish branch offices at other places in India. (4) The Authority shall consist of a Chairperson and fifteen members.", "question": "What shall The Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["consist of a Chairperson and fifteen members"], "answer_start": [292]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000036", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(3) The head office of the Authority shall be at such place as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify and the Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, establish branch offices at other places in India. (4) The Authority shall consist of a Chairperson and fifteen members.", "question": "What shall The Authority consist of?", "answers": {"text": ["a Chairperson and fifteen members"], "answer_start": [303]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000037", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "Under Section 3, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio"], "answer_start": [384]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000038", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "Under Section 3, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio"], "answer_start": [506]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000039", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "Under Section 3, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio"], "answer_start": [631]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000040", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "Under Section 3, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio"], "answer_start": [762]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000041", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "Under Section 3, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio"], "answer_start": [884]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000042", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "Under Section 3, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio"], "answer_start": [970]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000043", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "Under Section 3, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio"], "answer_start": [1132]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000044", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "Under Section 3, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio"], "answer_start": [1302]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000045", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "Under Section 3, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government"], "answer_start": [1479]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000046", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "Under Section 3, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government"], "answer_start": [1598]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000047", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "What shall The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development"], "answer_start": [74]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000048", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "What shall The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio"], "answer_start": [356]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000049", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(5) (a) The Chairperson, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be a person of outstanding caliber and eminence, with long practical experience to the satisfaction of that Government especially in the field of plant varietal research or agricultural development. (b) The members of the Authority, to be appointed by the Central Government, shall be as follows, namely:— (i) the Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (ii) the Deputy Director General incharge of Crop Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, ex officio; (iii) the Joint Secretary incharge of Seeds, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (iv) the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi, ex officio; (v) the Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, ex officio; (vi) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Department of Bio-technology, Government of India, ex officio; (vii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ex officio; (viii) one member not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India to represent the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Government of India, ex officio; (ix) one representative from a National or State level farmers' organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (x) one representative from a tribal organisation to be nominated by the Central Government; (xi) one representative from the seed industry to be nominated by the Central Government; (xii) one representative from an agricultural University to be nominated by the Central Government; (xiii) one representative from a National or State level women's organisation associated with agricultural activities to be nominated by the Central Government; and (xiv) two representatives of State Governments on rotation basis to be nominated by the Central Government. (c) The Registrar-General shall be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority.", "question": "What shall The Registrar-General do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be the ex officio member-secretary of the Authority"], "answer_start": [2182]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000050", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(6) The term of office of the Chairperson and the manner of filling the post shall be such as may be prescribed. (7) The Chairperson shall appoint a Standing Committee consisting of five members, one of whom shall be a member who is a representative from a farmers' organisation, to advise the Authority on all issues including farmers' rights.", "question": "What shall The term of office of the Chairperson and the manner of filling the post do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be such as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [83]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000051", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(6) The term of office of the Chairperson and the manner of filling the post shall be such as may be prescribed. (7) The Chairperson shall appoint a Standing Committee consisting of five members, one of whom shall be a member who is a representative from a farmers' organisation, to advise the Authority on all issues including farmers' rights.", "question": "Who shall appoint a Standing Committee consisting of five members, one of whom shall be a member who is a representative from a fa?", "answers": {"text": ["The Chairperson"], "answer_start": [117]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000052", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(6) The term of office of the Chairperson and the manner of filling the post shall be such as may be prescribed. (7) The Chairperson shall appoint a Standing Committee consisting of five members, one of whom shall be a member who is a representative from a farmers' organisation, to advise the Authority on all issues including farmers' rights.", "question": "What shall The Chairperson do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["appoint a Standing Committee consisting of five members, one of whom shall be a member who is a representative from a farmers' organisation, to advise the Authority on all issues including farmers' rights"], "answer_start": [139]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000053", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(8) The Chairperson shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and other matters as may be prescribed. The allowances for non-official members for attending the meetings of the Authority shall be such as may be prescribed. (9) The Chairperson may resign his office by giving notice thereof in writing to the Central Government and on such resignation being accepted, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office.", "question": "What shall The Chairperson do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and other matters as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [26]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000054", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(8) The Chairperson shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and other matters as may be prescribed. The allowances for non-official members for attending the meetings of the Authority shall be such as may be prescribed. (9) The Chairperson may resign his office by giving notice thereof in writing to the Central Government and on such resignation being accepted, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office.", "question": "What shall The Chairperson be entitled to?", "answers": {"text": ["such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and other matters as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [41]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000055", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(8) The Chairperson shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and other matters as may be prescribed. The allowances for non-official members for attending the meetings of the Authority shall be such as may be prescribed. (9) The Chairperson may resign his office by giving notice thereof in writing to the Central Government and on such resignation being accepted, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office.", "question": "What shall The allowances for non-official members for attending the meetings of the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be such as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [294]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000056", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(8) The Chairperson shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and other matters as may be prescribed. The allowances for non-official members for attending the meetings of the Authority shall be such as may be prescribed. (9) The Chairperson may resign his office by giving notice thereof in writing to the Central Government and on such resignation being accepted, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office.", "question": "Who may resign his office by giving notice thereof in writing to the Central Government and on such resignation being accepted, ?", "answers": {"text": ["The Chairperson"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000057", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(8) The Chairperson shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and other matters as may be prescribed. The allowances for non-official members for attending the meetings of the Authority shall be such as may be prescribed. (9) The Chairperson may resign his office by giving notice thereof in writing to the Central Government and on such resignation being accepted, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office.", "question": "What may The Chairperson do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["resign his office by giving notice thereof in writing to the Central Government and on such resignation being accepted, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office"], "answer_start": [348]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000058", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(10) On the resignation of the Chairperson or on the vacation of the office of the Chairperson for any reason, the Central Government may appoint one of the members to officiate as Chairperson till a regular Chairperson is appointed in accordance with clause (a) of sub-section (5).", "question": "Who may appoint one of the members to officiate as Chairperson till a regular Chairperson is appointed in accordance with clause?", "answers": {"text": ["On the resignation of the Chairperson or on the vacation of the office of the Chairperson for any reason, the Central Government"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000059", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(10) On the resignation of the Chairperson or on the vacation of the office of the Chairperson for any reason, the Central Government may appoint one of the members to officiate as Chairperson till a regular Chairperson is appointed in accordance with clause (a) of sub-section (5).", "question": "What may On the resignation of the Chairperson or on the vacation of the office of the Chairperson for any reason, the Central Government do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["appoint one of the members to officiate as Chairperson till a regular Chairperson is appointed in accordance with clause (a) of sub-section (5)"], "answer_start": [138]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000060", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish an authority to be known as the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority for the purposes of this Act. (2) The Authority shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of properties, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued.", "question": "What does Section 3 state about establishment of authority?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish an authority to be known as the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority for the purposes of this Act"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000061", "title": "Section 3: Establishment of Authority", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish an authority to be known as the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority for the purposes of this Act. (2) The Authority shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of properties, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued.", "question": "According to Section 3, what is provided regarding establishment of authority?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) The Authority shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of properties, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued"], "answer_start": [207]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000062", "title": "Section 4: Meetings of Authority", "context": "(1) The Authority shall meet at such time and place and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings [including the quorum at its meetings and the transaction of business of its Standing Committee appointed under sub-section (7) of section 3] as may be prescribed. (2) The Chairperson of the Authority shall preside at the meetings of the Authority.", "question": "Who shall meet at such time and place and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its me?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000063", "title": "Section 4: Meetings of Authority", "context": "(1) The Authority shall meet at such time and place and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings [including the quorum at its meetings and the transaction of business of its Standing Committee appointed under sub-section (7) of section 3] as may be prescribed. (2) The Chairperson of the Authority shall preside at the meetings of the Authority.", "question": "Who shall preside at the meetings of the Authority?", "answers": {"text": ["The Chairperson of the Authority"], "answer_start": [319]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000064", "title": "Section 4: Meetings of Authority", "context": "(1) The Authority shall meet at such time and place and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings [including the quorum at its meetings and the transaction of business of its Standing Committee appointed under sub-section (7) of section 3] as may be prescribed. (2) The Chairperson of the Authority shall preside at the meetings of the Authority.", "question": "What shall The Chairperson of the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["preside at the meetings of the Authority"], "answer_start": [358]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000065", "title": "Section 4: Meetings of Authority", "context": "(3) If, for any reason the Chairperson is unable to attend any meeting of the Authority, any member of the Authority chosen by the members present shall preside at the meeting. (4) All questions which come before any meeting of the Authority shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the members of the Authority present and voting and in the event of equality of votes, the Chairperson of the Authority or in his absence, the person presiding shall have and exercise a second or casting vote.", "question": "What shall If, for any reason the Chairperson is unable to attend any meeting of the Authority, any member of the Authority chosen by the members present do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["preside at the meeting"], "answer_start": [153]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000066", "title": "Section 4: Meetings of Authority", "context": "(3) If, for any reason the Chairperson is unable to attend any meeting of the Authority, any member of the Authority chosen by the members present shall preside at the meeting. (4) All questions which come before any meeting of the Authority shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the members of the Authority present and voting and in the event of equality of votes, the Chairperson of the Authority or in his absence, the person presiding shall have and exercise a second or casting vote.", "question": "What shall All questions which come before any meeting of the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be decided by a majority of the votes of the members of the Authority present and voting and in the event of equality of votes, the Chairperson of the Authority or in his absence, the person presiding shall have and exercise a second or casting vote"], "answer_start": [248]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000067", "title": "Section 4: Meetings of Authority", "context": "(5) Every member who is in any way, whether directly, indirectly or personally, concerned or interested in a matter to be decided at the meeting shall disclose the nature of his concern or interest and after such disclosure, the member, concerned or interested, shall not attend that meeting. (6) No act or proceeding of the Authority shall be invalid merely by reason of— (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Authority; or (b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as the Chairperson or a member of the Authority; or (c) any irregularity in the procedure of the Authority not affecting the merits of the case.", "question": "What shall Every member who is in any way, whether directly, indirectly or personally, concerned or interested in a matter to be decided at the meeting do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["disclose the nature of his concern or interest and after such disclosure, the member, concerned or interested, shall not attend that meeting"], "answer_start": [151]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000068", "title": "Section 4: Meetings of Authority", "context": "(5) Every member who is in any way, whether directly, indirectly or personally, concerned or interested in a matter to be decided at the meeting shall disclose the nature of his concern or interest and after such disclosure, the member, concerned or interested, shall not attend that meeting. (6) No act or proceeding of the Authority shall be invalid merely by reason of— (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Authority; or (b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as the Chairperson or a member of the Authority; or (c) any irregularity in the procedure of the Authority not affecting the merits of the case.", "question": "What shall No act or proceeding of the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be invalid merely by reason of— (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Authority"], "answer_start": [341]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000069", "title": "Section 4: Meetings of Authority", "context": "(1) The Authority shall meet at such time and place and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings [including the quorum at its meetings and the transaction of business of its Standing Committee appointed under sub-section (7) of section 3] as may be prescribed. (2) The Chairperson of the Authority shall preside at the meetings of the Authority.", "question": "What does Section 4 state about meetings of authority?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The Authority shall meet at such time and place and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings [including the quorum at its meetings and the transaction of business of its Standing Committee appointed under sub-section (7) of section 3] as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000070", "title": "Section 4: Meetings of Authority", "context": "(1) The Authority shall meet at such time and place and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings [including the quorum at its meetings and the transaction of business of its Standing Committee appointed under sub-section (7) of section 3] as may be prescribed. (2) The Chairperson of the Authority shall preside at the meetings of the Authority.", "question": "According to Section 4, what is provided regarding meetings of authority?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) The Chairperson of the Authority shall preside at the meetings of the Authority"], "answer_start": [315]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000071", "title": "Section 5: Committees of Authority", "context": "(1) The Authority may appoint such committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its duties and performance of its functions under this Act. (2) The persons appointed as members of the committee under sub-section (1) shall be entitled to receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the committee as may be fixed by the Central Government.", "question": "Who may appoint such committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its duties and performance of its functions u?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000072", "title": "Section 5: Committees of Authority", "context": "(1) The Authority may appoint such committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its duties and performance of its functions under this Act. (2) The persons appointed as members of the committee under sub-section (1) shall be entitled to receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the committee as may be fixed by the Central Government.", "question": "What may The Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["appoint such committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its duties and performance of its functions under this Act"], "answer_start": [22]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000073", "title": "Section 5: Committees of Authority", "context": "(1) The Authority may appoint such committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its duties and performance of its functions under this Act. (2) The persons appointed as members of the committee under sub-section (1) shall be entitled to receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the committee as may be fixed by the Central Government.", "question": "What shall The persons appointed as members of the committee under sub-section (1) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be entitled to receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the committee as may be fixed by the Central Government"], "answer_start": [239]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000074", "title": "Section 5: Committees of Authority", "context": "(1) The Authority may appoint such committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its duties and performance of its functions under this Act. (2) The persons appointed as members of the committee under sub-section (1) shall be entitled to receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the committee as may be fixed by the Central Government.", "question": "What shall The persons appointed as members of the committee under sub-section (1) be entitled to?", "answers": {"text": ["receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the committee as may be fixed by the Central Government"], "answer_start": [254]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000075", "title": "Section 5: Committees of Authority", "context": "(1) The Authority may appoint such committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its duties and performance of its functions under this Act. (2) The persons appointed as members of the committee under sub-section (1) shall be entitled to receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the committee as may be fixed by the Central Government.", "question": "What does Section 5 state about committees of authority?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The Authority may appoint such committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its duties and performance of its functions under this Act"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000076", "title": "Section 5: Committees of Authority", "context": "(1) The Authority may appoint such committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its duties and performance of its functions under this Act. (2) The persons appointed as members of the committee under sub-section (1) shall be entitled to receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the committee as may be fixed by the Central Government.", "question": "According to Section 5, what is provided regarding committees of authority?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) The persons appointed as members of the committee under sub-section (1) shall be entitled to receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the committee as may be fixed by the Central Government"], "answer_start": [157]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000077", "title": "Section 6: Officers and other employees of Authority", "context": "Subject to such control and restriction as may be prescribed, the Authority may appoint such officers and other employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of its functions and the method of appointment, the salary and allowances and other conditions of service of such other officers and employees of the Authority shall be such as may be prescribed.", "question": "Who may appoint such officers and other employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of its functions and the met?", "answers": {"text": ["the Authority"], "answer_start": [62]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000078", "title": "Section 6: Officers and other employees of Authority", "context": "Subject to such control and restriction as may be prescribed, the Authority may appoint such officers and other employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of its functions and the method of appointment, the salary and allowances and other conditions of service of such other officers and employees of the Authority shall be such as may be prescribed.", "question": "What may the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["appoint such officers and other employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of its functions and the method of appointment, the salary and allowances and other conditions of service of such other officers and employees of the Authority shall be such as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [80]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000081", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "Under Section 8, what may this provision provide for?", "answers": {"text": ["the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [362]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000082", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "Under Section 8, what may this provision provide for?", "answers": {"text": ["developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act"], "answer_start": [480]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000083", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "Under Section 8, what may this provision provide for?", "answers": {"text": ["documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties"], "answer_start": [570]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000084", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "Under Section 8, what may this provision provide for?", "answers": {"text": ["compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants"], "answer_start": [637]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000085", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "Under Section 8, what may this provision provide for?", "answers": {"text": ["ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [704]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000086", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "Under Section 8, what may this provision provide for?", "answers": {"text": ["collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication"], "answer_start": [1047]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000087", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "Under Section 8, what may this provision provide for?", "answers": {"text": ["ensuring the maintenance of the Register"], "answer_start": [1279]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000088", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "What shall It do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders"], "answer_start": [13]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000089", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "Who may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be p?", "answers": {"text": ["In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1)"], "answer_start": [213]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000090", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "What may In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [345]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000091", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "What does Section 8 state about general functions of authority?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000092", "title": "Section 8: General functions of Authority", "context": "(1) It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, by such measures as it thinks fit, the encouragement for the development of new varieties of plants and to protect the rights of the farmers and breeders. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) developing characterisation and documentation of varieties registered under this Act; (c) documentation, indexing and cataloguing of farmers' varieties; (d) compulsory cataloguing facilities for all varieties of plants; (e) ensuring that seeds of the varieties registered under this Act are available to the farmers and providing for compulsory licensing of such varieties if the breeder of such varieties or any other person entitled to produce such variety under this Act does not arrange for production and sale of the seed in the manner as may be prescribed; (f) collecting statistics with regard to plant varieties, including the contribution of any person at any time in the evolution or development of any plant variety, in India or in any other country, for compilation and publication; (g) ensuring the maintenance of the Register.", "question": "According to Section 8, what is provided regarding general functions of authority?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the measures referred to in sub-section (1) may provide for— (a) the registration of extant varieties subject to such terms and conditions and in the manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [209]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000093", "title": "Section 9: Authentication of orders, etc., of Authority", "context": "All orders and decisions of the Authority shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairperson or any other member authorised by the Authority in this behalf.", "question": "What shall All orders and decisions of the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be authenticated by the signature of the Chairperson or any other member authorised by the Authority in this behalf"], "answer_start": [48]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000094", "title": "Section 9: Authentication of orders, etc., of Authority", "context": "All orders and decisions of the Authority shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairperson or any other member authorised by the Authority in this behalf.", "question": "What does Section 9 state about authentication of orders, etc., of authority?", "answers": {"text": ["All orders and decisions of the Authority shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairperson or any other member authorised by the Authority in this behalf"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000095", "title": "Section 10: Delegation", "context": "The Authority may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to the Chairperson, any member or officer of the Authority subject to such conditions or limitations, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of its powers and functions (except the power to make regulations under section 95) under this Act as it may deem necessary.", "question": "Who may by general or special order in writing, delegate to the Chairperson, any member or officer of the Authority subject to s?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000096", "title": "Section 10: Delegation", "context": "The Authority may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to the Chairperson, any member or officer of the Authority subject to such conditions or limitations, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of its powers and functions (except the power to make regulations under section 95) under this Act as it may deem necessary.", "question": "What does Section 10 state about delegation?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to the Chairperson, any member or officer of the Authority subject to such conditions or limitations, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of its powers and functions (except the power to make regulations under section 95) under this Act as it may deem necessary"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000097", "title": "Section 11: Power of Authority", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Authority or the Registrar,— (a) the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; (b) the Authority or the Registrar may, subject to any rule made in this behalf under this Act, make such orders as to cost as it considers reasonable and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court. Registry", "question": "Who may be, shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing th?", "answers": {"text": ["In all proceedings under this Act before the Authority or the Registrar,— (a) the Authority or the Registrar, as the case"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000098", "title": "Section 11: Power of Authority", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Authority or the Registrar,— (a) the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; (b) the Authority or the Registrar may, subject to any rule made in this behalf under this Act, make such orders as to cost as it considers reasonable and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court. Registry", "question": "What may In all proceedings under this Act before the Authority or the Registrar,— (a) the Authority or the Registrar, as the case do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be, shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses"], "answer_start": [126]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000099", "title": "Section 11: Power of Authority", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Authority or the Registrar,— (a) the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; (b) the Authority or the Registrar may, subject to any rule made in this behalf under this Act, make such orders as to cost as it considers reasonable and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court. Registry", "question": "What powers shall In all proceedings under this Act before the Authority or the Registrar,— (a) the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be have?", "answers": {"text": ["a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses"], "answer_start": [159]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000100", "title": "Section 11: Power of Authority", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Authority or the Registrar,— (a) the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; (b) the Authority or the Registrar may, subject to any rule made in this behalf under this Act, make such orders as to cost as it considers reasonable and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court. Registry", "question": "Who may subject to any rule made in this behalf under this Act, make such orders as to cost as it considers reasonable and any s?", "answers": {"text": ["the Authority or the Registrar"], "answer_start": [41]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000101", "title": "Section 11: Power of Authority", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Authority or the Registrar,— (a) the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; (b) the Authority or the Registrar may, subject to any rule made in this behalf under this Act, make such orders as to cost as it considers reasonable and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court. Registry", "question": "What may the Authority or the Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["subject to any rule made in this behalf under this Act, make such orders as to cost as it considers reasonable and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court"], "answer_start": [424]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000102", "title": "Section 11: Power of Authority", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Authority or the Registrar,— (a) the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; (b) the Authority or the Registrar may, subject to any rule made in this behalf under this Act, make such orders as to cost as it considers reasonable and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court. Registry", "question": "According to Section 11, what is provided regarding power of authority?", "answers": {"text": ["(b) the Authority or the Registrar may, subject to any rule made in this behalf under this Act, make such orders as to cost as it considers reasonable and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court"], "answer_start": [384]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000103", "title": "Section 11: Power of Authority", "context": "In all proceedings under this Act before the Authority or the Registrar,— (a) the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; (b) the Authority or the Registrar may, subject to any rule made in this behalf under this Act, make such orders as to cost as it considers reasonable and any such order shall be executable as a decree of a civil court. Registry", "question": "Under Section 11, what is one provision mentioned regarding power of authority?", "answers": {"text": ["the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, shall have all the powers of a civil court for the purposes of receiving evidence, administering oaths, enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses"], "answer_start": [78]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000104", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall establish, for the purposes of this Act, a Registry which shall be known as the Plant Varieties Registry. (2) The head office of the Plant Varieties Registry shall be located in the head office of the Authority, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of varieties, there may be established, at such places, as the Authority may think fit, branch offices of the Registry.", "question": "Who shall establish, for the purposes of this Act, a Registry which shall be known as the Plant Varieties Registry?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000105", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall establish, for the purposes of this Act, a Registry which shall be known as the Plant Varieties Registry. (2) The head office of the Plant Varieties Registry shall be located in the head office of the Authority, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of varieties, there may be established, at such places, as the Authority may think fit, branch offices of the Registry.", "question": "What shall The Central Government do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["establish, for the purposes of this Act, a Registry which shall be known as the Plant Varieties Registry"], "answer_start": [33]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000106", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall establish, for the purposes of this Act, a Registry which shall be known as the Plant Varieties Registry. (2) The head office of the Plant Varieties Registry shall be located in the head office of the Authority, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of varieties, there may be established, at such places, as the Authority may think fit, branch offices of the Registry.", "question": "What shall The head office of the Plant Varieties Registry do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be located in the head office of the Authority, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of varieties, there may be established, at such places, as the Authority may think fit, branch offices of the Registry"], "answer_start": [197]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000107", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(3) The Authority shall appoint a Registrar-General of Plant Varieties who shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and such other matters as may be prescribed. (4) The Authority may appoint such number of Registrars as it thinks necessary for registration of plant varieties under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar-General under this Act and may make regulations with respect to their duties and jurisdiction.", "question": "Who shall appoint a Registrar-General of Plant Varieties who shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject ?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000108", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(3) The Authority shall appoint a Registrar-General of Plant Varieties who shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and such other matters as may be prescribed. (4) The Authority may appoint such number of Registrars as it thinks necessary for registration of plant varieties under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar-General under this Act and may make regulations with respect to their duties and jurisdiction.", "question": "What shall The Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["appoint a Registrar-General of Plant Varieties who shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and such other matters as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [24]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000109", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(3) The Authority shall appoint a Registrar-General of Plant Varieties who shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and such other matters as may be prescribed. (4) The Authority may appoint such number of Registrars as it thinks necessary for registration of plant varieties under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar-General under this Act and may make regulations with respect to their duties and jurisdiction.", "question": "What shall The Authority shall appoint a Registrar-General of Plant Varieties who be entitled to?", "answers": {"text": ["such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and such other matters as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [96]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000110", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(3) The Authority shall appoint a Registrar-General of Plant Varieties who shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and such other matters as may be prescribed. (4) The Authority may appoint such number of Registrars as it thinks necessary for registration of plant varieties under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar-General under this Act and may make regulations with respect to their duties and jurisdiction.", "question": "Who may appoint such number of Registrars as it thinks necessary for registration of plant varieties under the superintendence a?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000111", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(3) The Authority shall appoint a Registrar-General of Plant Varieties who shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and such other matters as may be prescribed. (4) The Authority may appoint such number of Registrars as it thinks necessary for registration of plant varieties under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar-General under this Act and may make regulations with respect to their duties and jurisdiction.", "question": "What may The Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["appoint such number of Registrars as it thinks necessary for registration of plant varieties under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar-General under this Act and may make regulations with respect to their duties and jurisdiction"], "answer_start": [286]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000112", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(5) The term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars shall be such as may be provided by regulations. (6) The Authority may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which a branch office of the Registry may exercise its functions.", "question": "What shall The term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be such as may be provided by regulations"], "answer_start": [77]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000113", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(5) The term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars shall be such as may be provided by regulations. (6) The Authority may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which a branch office of the Registry may exercise its functions.", "question": "Who may by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which a branch office of the Registry may ?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [124]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000114", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(5) The term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars shall be such as may be provided by regulations. (6) The Authority may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which a branch office of the Registry may exercise its functions.", "question": "What may The Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which a branch office of the Registry may exercise its functions"], "answer_start": [143]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000115", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(7) There shall be a seal of the Plant Varieties Registry.", "question": "What shall There do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be a seal of the Plant Varieties Registry"], "answer_start": [16]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000116", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall establish, for the purposes of this Act, a Registry which shall be known as the Plant Varieties Registry. (2) The head office of the Plant Varieties Registry shall be located in the head office of the Authority, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of varieties, there may be established, at such places, as the Authority may think fit, branch offices of the Registry.", "question": "What does Section 12 state about registry and offices thereof?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The Central Government shall establish, for the purposes of this Act, a Registry which shall be known as the Plant Varieties Registry"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000117", "title": "Section 12: Registry and offices thereof", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall establish, for the purposes of this Act, a Registry which shall be known as the Plant Varieties Registry. (2) The head office of the Plant Varieties Registry shall be located in the head office of the Authority, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of varieties, there may be established, at such places, as the Authority may think fit, branch offices of the Registry.", "question": "According to Section 12, what is provided regarding registry and offices thereof?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) The head office of the Plant Varieties Registry shall be located in the head office of the Authority, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of varieties, there may be established, at such places, as the Authority may think fit, branch offices of the Registry"], "answer_start": [139]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000118", "title": "Section 13: National Register of Plant Varieties", "context": "(3) There shall be kept at each branch office of the Registry a copy of the Register and such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct. Application for registration", "question": "What shall There do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be kept at each branch office of the Registry a copy of the Register and such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct"], "answer_start": [16]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000119", "title": "Section 13: National Register of Plant Varieties", "context": "(1) For the purposes of this Act, a Register called the National Register of Plant Varieties shall be kept at the head office of the Registry, wherein shall be entered the names of all the registered plant varieties with the names and addresses of their respective breeders, the right of such breeders in respect of the registered varieties, the particulars of the denomination of each Registered variety, its seed or other propagating material along with specification of salient features thereof and such other matters as may be prescribed. (2) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the Register shall be kept under the control and management of the Authority.", "question": "According to Section 13, what is provided regarding national register of plant varieties?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the Register shall be kept under the control and management of the Authority"], "answer_start": [543]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000120", "title": "Section 13: National Register of Plant Varieties", "context": "(3) There shall be kept at each branch office of the Registry a copy of the Register and such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct. Application for registration", "question": "What does Section 13 state about national register of plant varieties?", "answers": {"text": ["(3) There shall be kept at each branch office of the Registry a copy of the Register and such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000121", "title": "Section 14: Application for registration", "context": "Any person specified in section 16 may make an application to the Registrar for registration of any variety— (a) of such genera and species as specified under sub-section (2) of section 29; or (b) which is an extant variety; or (c) which is a farmers' variety.", "question": "Who may make an application to the Registrar for registration of any variety— (a) of such genera and species as specified under ?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person specified in section 16"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000122", "title": "Section 14: Application for registration", "context": "Any person specified in section 16 may make an application to the Registrar for registration of any variety— (a) of such genera and species as specified under sub-section (2) of section 29; or (b) which is an extant variety; or (c) which is a farmers' variety.", "question": "What may Any person specified in section 16 do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["make an application to the Registrar for registration of any variety— (a) of such genera and species as specified under sub-section (2) of section 29"], "answer_start": [39]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000123", "title": "Section 14: Application for registration", "context": "Any person specified in section 16 may make an application to the Registrar for registration of any variety— (a) of such genera and species as specified under sub-section (2) of section 29; or (b) which is an extant variety; or (c) which is a farmers' variety.", "question": "For what varieties may an application be made under Section 14?", "answers": {"text": ["(a) of such genera and species as specified under sub-section (2) of section 29"], "answer_start": [109]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000124", "title": "Section 14: Application for registration", "context": "Any person specified in section 16 may make an application to the Registrar for registration of any variety— (a) of such genera and species as specified under sub-section (2) of section 29; or (b) which is an extant variety; or (c) which is a farmers' variety.", "question": "What does Section 14 state about application for registration?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person specified in section 16 may make an application to the Registrar for registration of any variety— (a) of such genera and species as specified under sub-section (2) of section 29"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000125", "title": "Section 14: Application for registration", "context": "Any person specified in section 16 may make an application to the Registrar for registration of any variety— (a) of such genera and species as specified under sub-section (2) of section 29; or (b) which is an extant variety; or (c) which is a farmers' variety.", "question": "According to Section 14, what is provided regarding application for registration?", "answers": {"text": ["or (b) which is an extant variety"], "answer_start": [190]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000126", "title": "Section 15: Registrable varieties", "context": "(1) A new variety shall be registered under this Act if it conforms to the criteria of novelty, distinctiveness, uniformity and stability. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), an extant variety shall be registered under this Act within a specified period if it conforms to such criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability as shall be specified under the regulations.", "question": "What shall A new variety do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be registered under this Act if it conforms to the criteria of novelty, distinctiveness, uniformity and stability"], "answer_start": [24]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000127", "title": "Section 15: Registrable varieties", "context": "(3) For the purposes of sub-sections (1) and (2), as the case may be, a new variety shall be deemed to be— (a) novel, if, at the date of filing of the application for registration for protection, the propagating or harvested material of such variety has not been sold or otherwise disposed of by or with the consent of its breeder or his successor for the purposes of exploitation of such variety— (i) in India, earlier than one year; or (ii) outside India, in the case of trees or vines earlier than six years, or in any other case, earlier than four years, before the date of filing such application: Provided that a trial of a new variety which has not been sold or otherwise disposed of shall not affect the right to protection: Provided further that the fact that on the date of filing the application for registration, the propagating or harvested material of such variety has become a matter of common knowledge other than through the aforesaid manner shall not affect the criteria of novelty for such variety; (b) distinct, if it is clearly distinguishable by at least one essential characteristic from any another variety whose existence is a matter of common knowledge in any country at the time of filing of the application. Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that the filing of an application for the granting of a breeder's right to a new variety or for entering such variety in the official register of varieties in any convention country shall be deemed to render that variety a matter of common knowledge from the date of the application in case the application leads to the granting of the breeder's right or to the entry of such variety in such official register, as the case may be; (c) uniform, if subject to the variation that may be expected from the particular features of its propagation it is sufficiently uniform in its essential characteristics; (d) stable, if its essential characteristics remain unchanged after repeated propagation or, in the case of a particular cycle of propagation, at the end of each such cycle.", "question": "Who may be, a new variety shall be deemed to be— (a) novel, if, at the date of filing of the application for registration for pr?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of sub-sections (1) and (2), as the case"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000128", "title": "Section 15: Registrable varieties", "context": "(3) For the purposes of sub-sections (1) and (2), as the case may be, a new variety shall be deemed to be— (a) novel, if, at the date of filing of the application for registration for protection, the propagating or harvested material of such variety has not been sold or otherwise disposed of by or with the consent of its breeder or his successor for the purposes of exploitation of such variety— (i) in India, earlier than one year; or (ii) outside India, in the case of trees or vines earlier than six years, or in any other case, earlier than four years, before the date of filing such application: Provided that a trial of a new variety which has not been sold or otherwise disposed of shall not affect the right to protection: Provided further that the fact that on the date of filing the application for registration, the propagating or harvested material of such variety has become a matter of common knowledge other than through the aforesaid manner shall not affect the criteria of novelty for such variety; (b) distinct, if it is clearly distinguishable by at least one essential characteristic from any another variety whose existence is a matter of common knowledge in any country at the time of filing of the application. Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that the filing of an application for the granting of a breeder's right to a new variety or for entering such variety in the official register of varieties in any convention country shall be deemed to render that variety a matter of common knowledge from the date of the application in case the application leads to the granting of the breeder's right or to the entry of such variety in such official register, as the case may be; (c) uniform, if subject to the variation that may be expected from the particular features of its propagation it is sufficiently uniform in its essential characteristics; (d) stable, if its essential characteristics remain unchanged after repeated propagation or, in the case of a particular cycle of propagation, at the end of each such cycle.", "question": "What may uniform, if subject to the variation that do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be expected from the particular features of its propagation it is sufficiently uniform in its essential characteristics"], "answer_start": [1779]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000129", "title": "Section 15: Registrable varieties", "context": "(4) A new variety shall not be registered under this Act if the denomination given to such variety— (i) is not capable of identifying such variety; or (ii) consists solely of figures; or (iii) is liable to mislead or to cause confusion concerning the characteristics, value identity of such variety or the identity of breeder of such variety; or (iv) is not different from every denomination which designates a variety of the same botanical species or of a closely related species registered under this Act; or (v) is likely to deceive the public or cause confusion in the public regarding the identity of such variety; or (vi) is likely to hurt the religious sentiments respectively of any class or section of the citizens of India; or (vii) is prohibited for use as a name or emblem for any of the purposes mentioned in section 3 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950); or (viii) is comprised of solely or partly of geographical name: Provided that the registrar may register a variety, the denomination of which comprises solely or partly of a geographical name, if he considers that the use of such denomination in respect of such variety is an honest use under the circumstances of the case.", "question": "Who shall not be registered under this Act if the denomination given to such variety— (i) is not capable of identifying such varie?", "answers": {"text": ["A new variety"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000130", "title": "Section 15: Registrable varieties", "context": "(4) A new variety shall not be registered under this Act if the denomination given to such variety— (i) is not capable of identifying such variety; or (ii) consists solely of figures; or (iii) is liable to mislead or to cause confusion concerning the characteristics, value identity of such variety or the identity of breeder of such variety; or (iv) is not different from every denomination which designates a variety of the same botanical species or of a closely related species registered under this Act; or (v) is likely to deceive the public or cause confusion in the public regarding the identity of such variety; or (vi) is likely to hurt the religious sentiments respectively of any class or section of the citizens of India; or (vii) is prohibited for use as a name or emblem for any of the purposes mentioned in section 3 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (12 of 1950); or (viii) is comprised of solely or partly of geographical name: Provided that the registrar may register a variety, the denomination of which comprises solely or partly of a geographical name, if he considers that the use of such denomination in respect of such variety is an honest use under the circumstances of the case.", "question": "What shall A new variety do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["not be registered under this Act if the denomination given to such variety— (i) is not capable of identifying such variety"], "answer_start": [24]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000131", "title": "Section 15: Registrable varieties", "context": "(1) A new variety shall be registered under this Act if it conforms to the criteria of novelty, distinctiveness, uniformity and stability. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), an extant variety shall be registered under this Act within a specified period if it conforms to such criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability as shall be specified under the regulations.", "question": "What does Section 15 state about registrable varieties?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) A new variety shall be registered under this Act if it conforms to the criteria of novelty, distinctiveness, uniformity and stability"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000132", "title": "Section 15: Registrable varieties", "context": "(1) A new variety shall be registered under this Act if it conforms to the criteria of novelty, distinctiveness, uniformity and stability. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), an extant variety shall be registered under this Act within a specified period if it conforms to such criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability as shall be specified under the regulations.", "question": "According to Section 15, what is provided regarding registrable varieties?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), an extant variety shall be registered under this Act within a specified period if it conforms to such criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability as shall be specified under the regulations"], "answer_start": [139]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000143", "title": "Section 17: Compulsory variety denomination", "context": "(1) Every applicant shall assign a single and distinct denomination to a variety with respect to which he is seeking registration under this Act in accordance with the regulations. (2) The Authority shall, having regard to the provisions of any international convention or treaty to which India has become a party, make regulations governing the assignment of denomination to a variety.", "question": "Who shall assign a single and distinct denomination to a variety with respect to which he is seeking registration under this Act i?", "answers": {"text": ["Every applicant"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000144", "title": "Section 17: Compulsory variety denomination", "context": "(1) Every applicant shall assign a single and distinct denomination to a variety with respect to which he is seeking registration under this Act in accordance with the regulations. (2) The Authority shall, having regard to the provisions of any international convention or treaty to which India has become a party, make regulations governing the assignment of denomination to a variety.", "question": "What shall Every applicant do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["assign a single and distinct denomination to a variety with respect to which he is seeking registration under this Act in accordance with the regulations"], "answer_start": [26]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000145", "title": "Section 17: Compulsory variety denomination", "context": "(1) Every applicant shall assign a single and distinct denomination to a variety with respect to which he is seeking registration under this Act in accordance with the regulations. (2) The Authority shall, having regard to the provisions of any international convention or treaty to which India has become a party, make regulations governing the assignment of denomination to a variety.", "question": "Who shall having regard to the provisions of any international convention or treaty to which India has become a party, make regula?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [185]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000146", "title": "Section 17: Compulsory variety denomination", "context": "(1) Every applicant shall assign a single and distinct denomination to a variety with respect to which he is seeking registration under this Act in accordance with the regulations. (2) The Authority shall, having regard to the provisions of any international convention or treaty to which India has become a party, make regulations governing the assignment of denomination to a variety.", "question": "What shall The Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["having regard to the provisions of any international convention or treaty to which India has become a party, make regulations governing the assignment of denomination to a variety"], "answer_start": [206]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000147", "title": "Section 17: Compulsory variety denomination", "context": "(1) Every applicant shall assign a single and distinct denomination to a variety with respect to which he is seeking registration under this Act in accordance with the regulations. (2) The Authority shall, having regard to the provisions of any international convention or treaty to which India has become a party, make regulations governing the assignment of denomination to a variety.", "question": "What does Section 17 state about compulsory variety denomination?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) Every applicant shall assign a single and distinct denomination to a variety with respect to which he is seeking registration under this Act in accordance with the regulations"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000148", "title": "Section 17: Compulsory variety denomination", "context": "(1) Every applicant shall assign a single and distinct denomination to a variety with respect to which he is seeking registration under this Act in accordance with the regulations. (2) The Authority shall, having regard to the provisions of any international convention or treaty to which India has become a party, make regulations governing the assignment of denomination to a variety.", "question": "According to Section 17, what is provided regarding compulsory variety denomination?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) The Authority shall, having regard to the provisions of any international convention or treaty to which India has become a party, make regulations governing the assignment of denomination to a variety"], "answer_start": [181]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000157", "title": "Section 19: Test to be conducted", "context": "(1) Every applicant shall, along with the application for registration made under this Act, make available to the Registrar such quantity of seed of a variety for registration of which such application is made, for the purpose of conducting tests to evaluate whether seed of such variety along with parental material conform to the standards as may be specified by regulations: Provided that the Registrar or any person or test centre to whom such seed has been sent for conducting test shall keep such seed during his or its possession in such manner and in such condition that its viability and quality shall remain unaltered. (2) The applicant shall deposit such fees as may be prescribed for conducting tests referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "Who shall along with the application for registration made under this Act, make available to the Registrar such quantity of seed o?", "answers": {"text": ["Every applicant"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000158", "title": "Section 19: Test to be conducted", "context": "(1) Every applicant shall, along with the application for registration made under this Act, make available to the Registrar such quantity of seed of a variety for registration of which such application is made, for the purpose of conducting tests to evaluate whether seed of such variety along with parental material conform to the standards as may be specified by regulations: Provided that the Registrar or any person or test centre to whom such seed has been sent for conducting test shall keep such seed during his or its possession in such manner and in such condition that its viability and quality shall remain unaltered. (2) The applicant shall deposit such fees as may be prescribed for conducting tests referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "Who shall deposit such fees as may be prescribed for conducting tests referred to in sub-section (1)?", "answers": {"text": ["The applicant"], "answer_start": [633]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000159", "title": "Section 19: Test to be conducted", "context": "(1) Every applicant shall, along with the application for registration made under this Act, make available to the Registrar such quantity of seed of a variety for registration of which such application is made, for the purpose of conducting tests to evaluate whether seed of such variety along with parental material conform to the standards as may be specified by regulations: Provided that the Registrar or any person or test centre to whom such seed has been sent for conducting test shall keep such seed during his or its possession in such manner and in such condition that its viability and quality shall remain unaltered. (2) The applicant shall deposit such fees as may be prescribed for conducting tests referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "What shall The applicant do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["deposit such fees as may be prescribed for conducting tests referred to in sub-section (1)"], "answer_start": [653]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000160", "title": "Section 19: Test to be conducted", "context": "(3) The tests referred to in sub-section (1) shall be conducted in such manner and by such method as may be prescribed.", "question": "What shall The tests referred to in sub-section (1) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be conducted in such manner and by such method as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [51]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000161", "title": "Section 19: Test to be conducted", "context": "(1) Every applicant shall, along with the application for registration made under this Act, make available to the Registrar such quantity of seed of a variety for registration of which such application is made, for the purpose of conducting tests to evaluate whether seed of such variety along with parental material conform to the standards as may be specified by regulations: Provided that the Registrar or any person or test centre to whom such seed has been sent for conducting test shall keep such seed during his or its possession in such manner and in such condition that its viability and quality shall remain unaltered. (2) The applicant shall deposit such fees as may be prescribed for conducting tests referred to in sub-section (1).", "question": "According to Section 19, what is provided regarding test to be conducted?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) The applicant shall deposit such fees as may be prescribed for conducting tests referred to in sub-section (1)"], "answer_start": [629]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000162", "title": "Section 19: Test to be conducted", "context": "(3) The tests referred to in sub-section (1) shall be conducted in such manner and by such method as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does Section 19 state about test to be conducted?", "answers": {"text": ["(3) The tests referred to in sub-section (1) shall be conducted in such manner and by such method as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000163", "title": "Section 20: Acceptance of application or amendment thereof", "context": "(1) On receipt of an application under section 14, the Registrar may, after making such inquiry as he thinks fit with respect to the particulars contained in such application, accept the application absolutely or subject to such conditions or limitations as he deems fit. (2) Where the Registrar is satisfied that the application does not comply with the requirements of this Act or any rules or regulations made thereunder, he may, either— (a) require the applicant to amend the application to his satisfaction; or (b) reject the application: Provided that no application shall be rejected unless the applicant has been given a reasonable opportunity of presenting his case.", "question": "Who may after making such inquiry as he thinks fit with respect to the particulars contained in such application, accept the app?", "answers": {"text": ["On receipt of an application under section 14, the Registrar"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000164", "title": "Section 20: Acceptance of application or amendment thereof", "context": "(1) On receipt of an application under section 14, the Registrar may, after making such inquiry as he thinks fit with respect to the particulars contained in such application, accept the application absolutely or subject to such conditions or limitations as he deems fit. (2) Where the Registrar is satisfied that the application does not comply with the requirements of this Act or any rules or regulations made thereunder, he may, either— (a) require the applicant to amend the application to his satisfaction; or (b) reject the application: Provided that no application shall be rejected unless the applicant has been given a reasonable opportunity of presenting his case.", "question": "What may On receipt of an application under section 14, the Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["after making such inquiry as he thinks fit with respect to the particulars contained in such application, accept the application absolutely or subject to such conditions or limitations as he deems fit"], "answer_start": [70]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000165", "title": "Section 20: Acceptance of application or amendment thereof", "context": "(1) On receipt of an application under section 14, the Registrar may, after making such inquiry as he thinks fit with respect to the particulars contained in such application, accept the application absolutely or subject to such conditions or limitations as he deems fit. (2) Where the Registrar is satisfied that the application does not comply with the requirements of this Act or any rules or regulations made thereunder, he may, either— (a) require the applicant to amend the application to his satisfaction; or (b) reject the application: Provided that no application shall be rejected unless the applicant has been given a reasonable opportunity of presenting his case.", "question": "What does Section 20 state about acceptance of application or amendment thereof?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) On receipt of an application under section 14, the Registrar may, after making such inquiry as he thinks fit with respect to the particulars contained in such application, accept the application absolutely or subject to such conditions or limitations as he deems fit"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000166", "title": "Section 20: Acceptance of application or amendment thereof", "context": "(1) On receipt of an application under section 14, the Registrar may, after making such inquiry as he thinks fit with respect to the particulars contained in such application, accept the application absolutely or subject to such conditions or limitations as he deems fit. (2) Where the Registrar is satisfied that the application does not comply with the requirements of this Act or any rules or regulations made thereunder, he may, either— (a) require the applicant to amend the application to his satisfaction; or (b) reject the application: Provided that no application shall be rejected unless the applicant has been given a reasonable opportunity of presenting his case.", "question": "According to Section 20, what is provided regarding acceptance of application or amendment thereof?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) Where the Registrar is satisfied that the application does not comply with the requirements of this Act or any rules or regulations made thereunder, he may, either— (a) require the applicant to amend the application to his satisfaction"], "answer_start": [272]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000167", "title": "Section 20: Acceptance of application or amendment thereof", "context": "(1) On receipt of an application under section 14, the Registrar may, after making such inquiry as he thinks fit with respect to the particulars contained in such application, accept the application absolutely or subject to such conditions or limitations as he deems fit. (2) Where the Registrar is satisfied that the application does not comply with the requirements of this Act or any rules or regulations made thereunder, he may, either— (a) require the applicant to amend the application to his satisfaction; or (b) reject the application: Provided that no application shall be rejected unless the applicant has been given a reasonable opportunity of presenting his case.", "question": "Under Section 20, what is one provision mentioned regarding acceptance of application or amendment thereof?", "answers": {"text": ["require the applicant to amend the application to his satisfaction"], "answer_start": [445]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000168", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) Where an application for registration of a variety has been accepted absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations under sub-section (1) of section 20, the Registrar shall, as soon as after its acceptance, cause such application together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted and the specifications of the variety for registration of which such application is made including its photographs or drawings, to be advertised in the prescribed manner calling objections from the persons interested in the matter. (2) Any person may, within three months from the date of the advertisement of an application for registration on payment of the prescribed fees, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner, to the Registrar of his opposition to the registration.", "question": "Who may within three months from the date of the advertisement of an application for registration on payment of the prescribed f?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person"], "answer_start": [565]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000169", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) Where an application for registration of a variety has been accepted absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations under sub-section (1) of section 20, the Registrar shall, as soon as after its acceptance, cause such application together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted and the specifications of the variety for registration of which such application is made including its photographs or drawings, to be advertised in the prescribed manner calling objections from the persons interested in the matter. (2) Any person may, within three months from the date of the advertisement of an application for registration on payment of the prescribed fees, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner, to the Registrar of his opposition to the registration.", "question": "What may Any person do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["within three months from the date of the advertisement of an application for registration on payment of the prescribed fees, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner, to the Registrar of his opposition to the registration"], "answer_start": [581]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000170", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) Where an application for registration of a variety has been accepted absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations under sub-section (1) of section 20, the Registrar shall, as soon as after its acceptance, cause such application together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted and the specifications of the variety for registration of which such application is made including its photographs or drawings, to be advertised in the prescribed manner calling objections from the persons interested in the matter. (2) Any person may, within three months from the date of the advertisement of an application for registration on payment of the prescribed fees, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner, to the Registrar of his opposition to the registration.", "question": "What may Any person do under Section 21?", "answers": {"text": ["within three months from the date of the advertisement of an application for registration on payment of the prescribed fees, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner, to the Registrar of his opposition to the registration"], "answer_start": [581]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000171", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(3) Opposition to the registration under sub-section (2) may be made on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the person opposing the application is entitled to the breeder's right as against the applicant; or (b) that the variety is not registrable under this Act; or (c) that the grant of certificate of registration may not be in public interest; or (d) that the variety may have adverse effect on the environment. (4) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice of opposition on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter-statement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.", "question": "Under Section 21, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the person opposing the application is entitled to the breeder's right as against the applicant"], "answer_start": [115]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000172", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(3) Opposition to the registration under sub-section (2) may be made on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the person opposing the application is entitled to the breeder's right as against the applicant; or (b) that the variety is not registrable under this Act; or (c) that the grant of certificate of registration may not be in public interest; or (d) that the variety may have adverse effect on the environment. (4) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice of opposition on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter-statement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.", "question": "Under Section 21, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the variety is not registrable under this Act"], "answer_start": [224]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000173", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(3) Opposition to the registration under sub-section (2) may be made on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the person opposing the application is entitled to the breeder's right as against the applicant; or (b) that the variety is not registrable under this Act; or (c) that the grant of certificate of registration may not be in public interest; or (d) that the variety may have adverse effect on the environment. (4) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice of opposition on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter-statement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.", "question": "Under Section 21, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the grant of certificate of registration may not be in public interest"], "answer_start": [283]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000174", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(3) Opposition to the registration under sub-section (2) may be made on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the person opposing the application is entitled to the breeder's right as against the applicant; or (b) that the variety is not registrable under this Act; or (c) that the grant of certificate of registration may not be in public interest; or (d) that the variety may have adverse effect on the environment. (4) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice of opposition on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter-statement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.", "question": "Under Section 21, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the variety may have adverse effect on the environment"], "answer_start": [367]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000175", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(3) Opposition to the registration under sub-section (2) may be made on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the person opposing the application is entitled to the breeder's right as against the applicant; or (b) that the variety is not registrable under this Act; or (c) that the grant of certificate of registration may not be in public interest; or (d) that the variety may have adverse effect on the environment. (4) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice of opposition on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter-statement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.", "question": "What may Opposition to the registration under sub-section (2) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be made on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the person opposing the application is entitled to the breeder's right as against the applicant"], "answer_start": [61]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000176", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(3) Opposition to the registration under sub-section (2) may be made on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the person opposing the application is entitled to the breeder's right as against the applicant; or (b) that the variety is not registrable under this Act; or (c) that the grant of certificate of registration may not be in public interest; or (d) that the variety may have adverse effect on the environment. (4) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice of opposition on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter-statement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.", "question": "Who shall serve a copy of the notice of opposition on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by th?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [432]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000177", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(5) If the applicant sends such counter-statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition. (6) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted, in the manner prescribed and within the time prescribed, to the Registrar and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if so desired.", "question": "Who may rely shall be submitted, in the manner prescribed and within the time prescribed, to the Registrar and the Registrar sha?", "answers": {"text": ["Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant"], "answer_start": [139]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000178", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(5) If the applicant sends such counter-statement, the Registrar shall serve a copy thereof on the person giving notice of opposition. (6) Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant may rely shall be submitted, in the manner prescribed and within the time prescribed, to the Registrar and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if so desired.", "question": "What may Any evidence upon which the opponent and the applicant do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["rely shall be submitted, in the manner prescribed and within the time prescribed, to the Registrar and the Registrar shall give an opportunity to them to be heard, if so desired"], "answer_start": [198]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000179", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(7) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not. (8) Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter-statement after receipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require him to give security for the cost of proceedings before him and in default of such security being duly given may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned.", "question": "Who shall after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions o?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000180", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(7) The Registrar shall, after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not. (8) Where a person giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a counter-statement after receipt of a copy of such notice neither resides nor carries on business in India, the Registrar may require him to give security for the cost of proceedings before him and in default of such security being duly given may treat the opposition or application, as the case may be, as abandoned.", "question": "What shall The Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["after hearing the parties, if so required, and considering the evidence, decide whether and subject to what conditions or limitations, if any, the registration is to be permitted and may take into account a ground of objection whether relied upon by the opponent or not"], "answer_start": [25]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000181", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(9) The Registrar may, on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter-statement on such terms as he may think fit.", "question": "Who may on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter-statement on suc?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000182", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(9) The Registrar may, on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter-statement on such terms as he may think fit.", "question": "What may The Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["on request, permit correction of any error in, or any amendment of, a notice of opposition or a counter-statement on such terms as he may think fit"], "answer_start": [23]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000183", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(1) Where an application for registration of a variety has been accepted absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations under sub-section (1) of section 20, the Registrar shall, as soon as after its acceptance, cause such application together with the conditions or limitations, if any, subject to which it has been accepted and the specifications of the variety for registration of which such application is made including its photographs or drawings, to be advertised in the prescribed manner calling objections from the persons interested in the matter. (2) Any person may, within three months from the date of the advertisement of an application for registration on payment of the prescribed fees, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner, to the Registrar of his opposition to the registration.", "question": "According to Section 21, what is provided regarding advertisement of application?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) Any person may, within three months from the date of the advertisement of an application for registration on payment of the prescribed fees, give notice in writing in the prescribed manner, to the Registrar of his opposition to the registration"], "answer_start": [561]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000184", "title": "Section 21: Advertisement of application", "context": "(3) Opposition to the registration under sub-section (2) may be made on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the person opposing the application is entitled to the breeder's right as against the applicant; or (b) that the variety is not registrable under this Act; or (c) that the grant of certificate of registration may not be in public interest; or (d) that the variety may have adverse effect on the environment. (4) The Registrar shall serve a copy of the notice of opposition on the applicant for registration and, within two months from the receipt by the applicant of such copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall send to the Registrar in the prescribed manner a counter-statement of the grounds on which he relies for his application, and if he does not do so, he shall be deemed to have abandoned his application.", "question": "What does Section 21 state about advertisement of application?", "answers": {"text": ["(3) Opposition to the registration under sub-section (2) may be made on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the person opposing the application is entitled to the breeder's right as against the applicant"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000185", "title": "Section 22: Registrar to consider grounds of opposition", "context": "The Registrar shall consider all the grounds on which the application has been opposed and after giving reasons for his decision, by order, uphold or reject the opposition. Registration of essentially derived variety", "question": "Who shall consider all the grounds on which the application has been opposed and after giving reasons for his decision, by order, ?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000186", "title": "Section 22: Registrar to consider grounds of opposition", "context": "The Registrar shall consider all the grounds on which the application has been opposed and after giving reasons for his decision, by order, uphold or reject the opposition. Registration of essentially derived variety", "question": "What shall The Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["consider all the grounds on which the application has been opposed and after giving reasons for his decision, by order, uphold or reject the opposition"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000187", "title": "Section 22: Registrar to consider grounds of opposition", "context": "The Registrar shall consider all the grounds on which the application has been opposed and after giving reasons for his decision, by order, uphold or reject the opposition. Registration of essentially derived variety", "question": "What does Section 22 state about registrar to consider grounds of opposition?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar shall consider all the grounds on which the application has been opposed and after giving reasons for his decision, by order, uphold or reject the opposition"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000188", "title": "Section 22: Registrar to consider grounds of opposition", "context": "The Registrar shall consider all the grounds on which the application has been opposed and after giving reasons for his decision, by order, uphold or reject the opposition. Registration of essentially derived variety", "question": "According to Section 22, what is provided regarding registrar to consider grounds of opposition?", "answers": {"text": ["Registration of essentially derived variety"], "answer_start": [173]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000199", "title": "Section 24: Issue of certificate of registration", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a variety (other than an essentially derived variety) has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time of notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been rejected, the Registrar shall register the variety. (2) On the registration of the variety (other than an essentially derived variety), the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration in the prescribed form and sealed with the seal of the Registry and send a copy thereof to the Authority for determination of benefit sharing and to such other authority, as may be prescribed, for information. The maximum time required by the Registrar for issuing the certificate of registration from the date of filing of the application for registration of a variety shall be such as may be prescribed.", "question": "Who shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration in the prescribed form and sealed with the seal of the Registry and?", "answers": {"text": ["On the registration of the variety (other than an essentially derived variety), the Registrar"], "answer_start": [343]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000200", "title": "Section 24: Issue of certificate of registration", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a variety (other than an essentially derived variety) has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time of notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been rejected, the Registrar shall register the variety. (2) On the registration of the variety (other than an essentially derived variety), the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration in the prescribed form and sealed with the seal of the Registry and send a copy thereof to the Authority for determination of benefit sharing and to such other authority, as may be prescribed, for information. The maximum time required by the Registrar for issuing the certificate of registration from the date of filing of the application for registration of a variety shall be such as may be prescribed.", "question": "What shall On the registration of the variety (other than an essentially derived variety), the Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["issue to the applicant a certificate of registration in the prescribed form and sealed with the seal of the Registry and send a copy thereof to the Authority for determination of benefit sharing and to such other authority, as may be prescribed, for information"], "answer_start": [443]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000201", "title": "Section 24: Issue of certificate of registration", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a variety (other than an essentially derived variety) has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time of notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been rejected, the Registrar shall register the variety. (2) On the registration of the variety (other than an essentially derived variety), the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration in the prescribed form and sealed with the seal of the Registry and send a copy thereof to the Authority for determination of benefit sharing and to such other authority, as may be prescribed, for information. The maximum time required by the Registrar for issuing the certificate of registration from the date of filing of the application for registration of a variety shall be such as may be prescribed.", "question": "What shall The maximum time required by the Registrar for issuing the certificate of registration from the date of filing of the application for registration of a variety do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be such as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [872]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000202", "title": "Section 24: Issue of certificate of registration", "context": "(3) Where registration of a variety (other than an essentially derived variety), is not completed within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice. (4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "Who may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [403]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000203", "title": "Section 24: Issue of certificate of registration", "context": "(3) Where registration of a variety (other than an essentially derived variety), is not completed within twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on the part of the applicant, the Registrar may, after giving notice to the applicant in the prescribed manner, treat the application as abandoned unless it is completed within the time specified in that behalf in the notice. (4) The Registrar may amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake.", "question": "What may The Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["amend the register or a certificate of registration for the purpose of correcting a clerical error or an obvious mistake"], "answer_start": [421]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000204", "title": "Section 24: Issue of certificate of registration", "context": "(5) The Registrar shall have power to issue such directions to protect the interests of a breeder against any abusive act committed by any third party during the period between filing of application for registration and decision taken by the Authority on such application. (6) The certificate of registration issued under this section or sub-section (8) of section 23 shall be valid for nine years in the case of trees and vines and six years in the case of other crops and may be reviewed and renewed for the remaining period on payment of such fees as may be fixed by the rules made in this behalf subject to the condition that the total period of validity shall not exceed,— (i) in the case of trees and vines, eighteen years from the date of registration of the variety; (ii) in the case of extant variety, fifteen years from the date of the notification of that variety by the Central Government under section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966 (54 of 1966); and (iii) in other cases, fifteen years from the date of registration of the variety.", "question": "Who shall have power to issue such directions to protect the interests of a breeder against any abusive act committed by any third?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000205", "title": "Section 24: Issue of certificate of registration", "context": "(5) The Registrar shall have power to issue such directions to protect the interests of a breeder against any abusive act committed by any third party during the period between filing of application for registration and decision taken by the Authority on such application. (6) The certificate of registration issued under this section or sub-section (8) of section 23 shall be valid for nine years in the case of trees and vines and six years in the case of other crops and may be reviewed and renewed for the remaining period on payment of such fees as may be fixed by the rules made in this behalf subject to the condition that the total period of validity shall not exceed,— (i) in the case of trees and vines, eighteen years from the date of registration of the variety; (ii) in the case of extant variety, fifteen years from the date of the notification of that variety by the Central Government under section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966 (54 of 1966); and (iii) in other cases, fifteen years from the date of registration of the variety.", "question": "What shall The Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["have power to issue such directions to protect the interests of a breeder against any abusive act committed by any third party during the period between filing of application for registration and decision taken by the Authority on such application"], "answer_start": [24]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000206", "title": "Section 24: Issue of certificate of registration", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a variety (other than an essentially derived variety) has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time of notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been rejected, the Registrar shall register the variety. (2) On the registration of the variety (other than an essentially derived variety), the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration in the prescribed form and sealed with the seal of the Registry and send a copy thereof to the Authority for determination of benefit sharing and to such other authority, as may be prescribed, for information. The maximum time required by the Registrar for issuing the certificate of registration from the date of filing of the application for registration of a variety shall be such as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does Section 24 state about issue of certificate of registration?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) When an application for registration of a variety (other than an essentially derived variety) has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time of notice of opposition has expired"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000207", "title": "Section 24: Issue of certificate of registration", "context": "(1) When an application for registration of a variety (other than an essentially derived variety) has been accepted and either— (a) the application has not been opposed and the time of notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been rejected, the Registrar shall register the variety. (2) On the registration of the variety (other than an essentially derived variety), the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration in the prescribed form and sealed with the seal of the Registry and send a copy thereof to the Authority for determination of benefit sharing and to such other authority, as may be prescribed, for information. The maximum time required by the Registrar for issuing the certificate of registration from the date of filing of the application for registration of a variety shall be such as may be prescribed.", "question": "According to Section 24, what is provided regarding issue of certificate of registration?", "answers": {"text": ["or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposition has been rejected, the Registrar shall register the variety"], "answer_start": [219]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000208", "title": "Section 25: Publication of list of varieties", "context": "The Authority shall, within such intervals as it thinks appropriate, publish the list of varieties which have been registered during that interval.", "question": "Who shall within such intervals as it thinks appropriate, publish the list of varieties which have been registered during that int?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000209", "title": "Section 25: Publication of list of varieties", "context": "The Authority shall, within such intervals as it thinks appropriate, publish the list of varieties which have been registered during that interval.", "question": "What shall The Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["within such intervals as it thinks appropriate, publish the list of varieties which have been registered during that interval"], "answer_start": [21]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000210", "title": "Section 25: Publication of list of varieties", "context": "The Authority shall, within such intervals as it thinks appropriate, publish the list of varieties which have been registered during that interval.", "question": "What does Section 25 state about publication of list of varieties?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority shall, within such intervals as it thinks appropriate, publish the list of varieties which have been registered during that interval"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000211", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(1) On receipt of copy of the certificate of registration under sub-section (8) of section 23 or sub-section (2) of section 24, the Authority shall publish such contents of the certificate and invite claims of benefit sharing to the variety registered under such certificate in the manner as may be prescribed. (2) On invitation of the claims under sub-section (1), any person or group of persons or firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation shall submit its claim of benefit sharing to such variety in the prescribed form within such period, and accompanied with such fees, as may be prescribed: Provided that such claim shall only be submitted by any— (i) person or group of persons, if such person or every person constituting such group is a citizen of India; or (ii) firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation, if such firm or organisation is formed or established in India.", "question": "What shall On receipt of copy of the certificate of registration under sub-section (8) of section 23 or sub-section (2) of section 24, the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["publish such contents of the certificate and invite claims of benefit sharing to the variety registered under such certificate in the manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [148]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000212", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(1) On receipt of copy of the certificate of registration under sub-section (8) of section 23 or sub-section (2) of section 24, the Authority shall publish such contents of the certificate and invite claims of benefit sharing to the variety registered under such certificate in the manner as may be prescribed. (2) On invitation of the claims under sub-section (1), any person or group of persons or firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation shall submit its claim of benefit sharing to such variety in the prescribed form within such period, and accompanied with such fees, as may be prescribed: Provided that such claim shall only be submitted by any— (i) person or group of persons, if such person or every person constituting such group is a citizen of India; or (ii) firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation, if such firm or organisation is formed or established in India.", "question": "Who shall submit its claim of benefit sharing to such variety in the prescribed form within such period, and accompanied with such?", "answers": {"text": ["On invitation of the claims under sub-section (1), any person or group of persons or firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation"], "answer_start": [315]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000213", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(1) On receipt of copy of the certificate of registration under sub-section (8) of section 23 or sub-section (2) of section 24, the Authority shall publish such contents of the certificate and invite claims of benefit sharing to the variety registered under such certificate in the manner as may be prescribed. (2) On invitation of the claims under sub-section (1), any person or group of persons or firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation shall submit its claim of benefit sharing to such variety in the prescribed form within such period, and accompanied with such fees, as may be prescribed: Provided that such claim shall only be submitted by any— (i) person or group of persons, if such person or every person constituting such group is a citizen of India; or (ii) firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation, if such firm or organisation is formed or established in India.", "question": "What may any person or group of persons or firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation shall submit its claim of benefit sharing to such variety in the prescribed form within such period, and accompanied with such fees, as do under Section 26?", "answers": {"text": ["be prescribed: Provided that such claim shall only be submitted by any— (i) person or group of persons, if such person or every person constituting such group is a citizen of India"], "answer_start": [594]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000214", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(3) On receiving a claim under sub-section (2), the Authority shall send a copy of such claim to the breeder of the variety registered under such certificate and the breeder may, on receipt of such copy, submit his opposition to such claim within such period and in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Authority shall, after giving an opportunity of being heard to the parties, dispose of the claim received under sub-section (2).", "question": "Who shall send a copy of such claim to the breeder of the variety registered under such certificate and the breeder may, on receip?", "answers": {"text": ["On receiving a claim under sub-section (2), the Authority"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000215", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(3) On receiving a claim under sub-section (2), the Authority shall send a copy of such claim to the breeder of the variety registered under such certificate and the breeder may, on receipt of such copy, submit his opposition to such claim within such period and in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Authority shall, after giving an opportunity of being heard to the parties, dispose of the claim received under sub-section (2).", "question": "What shall On receiving a claim under sub-section (2), the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["send a copy of such claim to the breeder of the variety registered under such certificate and the breeder may, on receipt of such copy, submit his opposition to such claim within such period and in such manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [68]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000216", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(3) On receiving a claim under sub-section (2), the Authority shall send a copy of such claim to the breeder of the variety registered under such certificate and the breeder may, on receipt of such copy, submit his opposition to such claim within such period and in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Authority shall, after giving an opportunity of being heard to the parties, dispose of the claim received under sub-section (2).", "question": "Who shall after giving an opportunity of being heard to the parties, dispose of the claim received under sub-section (2)?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [304]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000217", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(3) On receiving a claim under sub-section (2), the Authority shall send a copy of such claim to the breeder of the variety registered under such certificate and the breeder may, on receipt of such copy, submit his opposition to such claim within such period and in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Authority shall, after giving an opportunity of being heard to the parties, dispose of the claim received under sub-section (2).", "question": "What shall The Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["after giving an opportunity of being heard to the parties, dispose of the claim received under sub-section (2)"], "answer_start": [325]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000218", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(5) While disposing of the claim under sub-section (4), the Authority shall explicitly indicate in its order the amount of the benefit sharing, if any, for which the claimant shall be entitled and shall take into consideration the following matters, namely:— (a) the extent and nature of the use of genetic material of the claimant in the development of the variety relating to which the benefit sharing has been claimed; (b) the commercial utility and demand in the market of the variety relating to which the benefit sharing has been claimed. (6) The amount of benefit sharing to a variety determined under this section shall be deposited by the breeder of such variety in the manner referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 45 in the National Gene Fund.", "question": "Under Section 26, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the extent and nature of the use of genetic material of the claimant in the development of the variety relating to which the benefit sharing has been claimed"], "answer_start": [263]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000219", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(5) While disposing of the claim under sub-section (4), the Authority shall explicitly indicate in its order the amount of the benefit sharing, if any, for which the claimant shall be entitled and shall take into consideration the following matters, namely:— (a) the extent and nature of the use of genetic material of the claimant in the development of the variety relating to which the benefit sharing has been claimed; (b) the commercial utility and demand in the market of the variety relating to which the benefit sharing has been claimed. (6) The amount of benefit sharing to a variety determined under this section shall be deposited by the breeder of such variety in the manner referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 45 in the National Gene Fund.", "question": "Under Section 26, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the commercial utility and demand in the market of the variety relating to which the benefit sharing has been claimed"], "answer_start": [426]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000220", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(5) While disposing of the claim under sub-section (4), the Authority shall explicitly indicate in its order the amount of the benefit sharing, if any, for which the claimant shall be entitled and shall take into consideration the following matters, namely:— (a) the extent and nature of the use of genetic material of the claimant in the development of the variety relating to which the benefit sharing has been claimed; (b) the commercial utility and demand in the market of the variety relating to which the benefit sharing has been claimed. (6) The amount of benefit sharing to a variety determined under this section shall be deposited by the breeder of such variety in the manner referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 45 in the National Gene Fund.", "question": "Who shall explicitly indicate in its order the amount of the benefit sharing, if any, for which the claimant shall be entitled and?", "answers": {"text": ["While disposing of the claim under sub-section (4), the Authority"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000221", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(5) While disposing of the claim under sub-section (4), the Authority shall explicitly indicate in its order the amount of the benefit sharing, if any, for which the claimant shall be entitled and shall take into consideration the following matters, namely:— (a) the extent and nature of the use of genetic material of the claimant in the development of the variety relating to which the benefit sharing has been claimed; (b) the commercial utility and demand in the market of the variety relating to which the benefit sharing has been claimed. (6) The amount of benefit sharing to a variety determined under this section shall be deposited by the breeder of such variety in the manner referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 45 in the National Gene Fund.", "question": "What shall The amount of benefit sharing to a variety determined under this section do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be deposited by the breeder of such variety in the manner referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 45 in the National Gene Fund"], "answer_start": [628]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000222", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(7) The amount of benefit sharing determined under this section shall, on a reference made by the Authority in the prescribed manner, be recoverable as an arrear of land revenue by the District Magistrate within whose local limits of jurisdiction the breeder liable for such benefit sharing resides.", "question": "Who shall on a reference made by the Authority in the prescribed manner, be recoverable as an arrear of land revenue by the Distri?", "answers": {"text": ["The amount of benefit sharing determined under this section"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000223", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(7) The amount of benefit sharing determined under this section shall, on a reference made by the Authority in the prescribed manner, be recoverable as an arrear of land revenue by the District Magistrate within whose local limits of jurisdiction the breeder liable for such benefit sharing resides.", "question": "What shall The amount of benefit sharing determined under this section do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["on a reference made by the Authority in the prescribed manner, be recoverable as an arrear of land revenue by the District Magistrate within whose local limits of jurisdiction the breeder liable for such benefit sharing resides"], "answer_start": [71]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000224", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(1) On receipt of copy of the certificate of registration under sub-section (8) of section 23 or sub-section (2) of section 24, the Authority shall publish such contents of the certificate and invite claims of benefit sharing to the variety registered under such certificate in the manner as may be prescribed. (2) On invitation of the claims under sub-section (1), any person or group of persons or firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation shall submit its claim of benefit sharing to such variety in the prescribed form within such period, and accompanied with such fees, as may be prescribed: Provided that such claim shall only be submitted by any— (i) person or group of persons, if such person or every person constituting such group is a citizen of India; or (ii) firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation, if such firm or organisation is formed or established in India.", "question": "What does Section 26 state about determination of benefit sharing by authority?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) On receipt of copy of the certificate of registration under sub-section (8) of section 23 or sub-section (2) of section 24, the Authority shall publish such contents of the certificate and invite claims of benefit sharing to the variety registered under such certificate in the manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000225", "title": "Section 26: Determination of benefit sharing by Authority", "context": "(1) On receipt of copy of the certificate of registration under sub-section (8) of section 23 or sub-section (2) of section 24, the Authority shall publish such contents of the certificate and invite claims of benefit sharing to the variety registered under such certificate in the manner as may be prescribed. (2) On invitation of the claims under sub-section (1), any person or group of persons or firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation shall submit its claim of benefit sharing to such variety in the prescribed form within such period, and accompanied with such fees, as may be prescribed: Provided that such claim shall only be submitted by any— (i) person or group of persons, if such person or every person constituting such group is a citizen of India; or (ii) firm or governmental or non-governmental organisation, if such firm or organisation is formed or established in India.", "question": "Under Section 26, what is one provision mentioned regarding determination of benefit sharing by authority?", "answers": {"text": ["person or group of persons, if such person or every person constituting such group is a citizen of India"], "answer_start": [670]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000226", "title": "Section 27: Breeder to deposit seeds or propagating material", "context": "(1) The breeder shall be required to deposit such quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds of registered variety in the National Gene Bank as may be specified in the regulations for reproduction purpose at the breeder's expense within such time as may be specified in that regulation. (2) The seeds or propagating material or parental line seeds to be deposited under sub-section (1) shall be deposited to the National Gene Bank specified by the Authority.", "question": "What shall The breeder do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be required to deposit such quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds of registered variety in the National Gene Bank as may be specified in the regulations for reproduction purpose at the breeder's expense within such time as may be specified in that regulation"], "answer_start": [22]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000227", "title": "Section 27: Breeder to deposit seeds or propagating material", "context": "(1) The breeder shall be required to deposit such quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds of registered variety in the National Gene Bank as may be specified in the regulations for reproduction purpose at the breeder's expense within such time as may be specified in that regulation. (2) The seeds or propagating material or parental line seeds to be deposited under sub-section (1) shall be deposited to the National Gene Bank specified by the Authority.", "question": "What shall The seeds or propagating material or parental line seeds to be deposited under sub-section (1) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be deposited to the National Gene Bank specified by the Authority"], "answer_start": [421]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000228", "title": "Section 27: Breeder to deposit seeds or propagating material", "context": "(1) The breeder shall be required to deposit such quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds of registered variety in the National Gene Bank as may be specified in the regulations for reproduction purpose at the breeder's expense within such time as may be specified in that regulation. (2) The seeds or propagating material or parental line seeds to be deposited under sub-section (1) shall be deposited to the National Gene Bank specified by the Authority.", "question": "What does Section 27 state about breeder to deposit seeds or propagating material?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The breeder shall be required to deposit such quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds of registered variety in the National Gene Bank as may be specified in the regulations for reproduction purpose at the breeder's expense within such time as may be specified in that regulation"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000229", "title": "Section 27: Breeder to deposit seeds or propagating material", "context": "(1) The breeder shall be required to deposit such quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds of registered variety in the National Gene Bank as may be specified in the regulations for reproduction purpose at the breeder's expense within such time as may be specified in that regulation. (2) The seeds or propagating material or parental line seeds to be deposited under sub-section (1) shall be deposited to the National Gene Bank specified by the Authority.", "question": "According to Section 27, what is provided regarding breeder to deposit seeds or propagating material?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) The seeds or propagating material or parental line seeds to be deposited under sub-section (1) shall be deposited to the National Gene Bank specified by the Authority"], "answer_start": [316]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000230", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a certificate of registration for a variety issued under this Act shall confer an exclusive right on the breeder or his successor, his agent or licensee, to produce, sell, market, distribute, import or export the variety: Provided that in the case of an extant variety, unless a breeder or his successor establishes his right, the Central Government, and in cases where such extant variety is notified for a State or for any area thereof under section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966 (54 of 1966), the State Government, shall be deemed to be the owner of such right. (2) A breeder may authorise any person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with the variety registered under this Act subject to such limitations and conditions as may be specified by regulations.", "question": "Who may authorise any person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with the variety registered under this Act subject to su?", "answers": {"text": ["A breeder"], "answer_start": [613]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000231", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a certificate of registration for a variety issued under this Act shall confer an exclusive right on the breeder or his successor, his agent or licensee, to produce, sell, market, distribute, import or export the variety: Provided that in the case of an extant variety, unless a breeder or his successor establishes his right, the Central Government, and in cases where such extant variety is notified for a State or for any area thereof under section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966 (54 of 1966), the State Government, shall be deemed to be the owner of such right. (2) A breeder may authorise any person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with the variety registered under this Act subject to such limitations and conditions as may be specified by regulations.", "question": "What may A breeder do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["authorise any person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with the variety registered under this Act subject to such limitations and conditions as may be specified by regulations"], "answer_start": [627]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000232", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(3) Every authorisation under this section shall be in such form as may be specified by regulations. (4) Where an agent or a licensee referred to in sub-section (1) becomes entitled to produce, sell, market, distribute, import or export a variety, he shall apply in the prescribed manner and with the prescribed fees to the Registrar to register his title and the Registrar shall, on receipt of application and on proof of title to his satisfaction, register him as an agent or a licensee, as the case may be, in respect of the variety for which he is entitled for such right, and shall cause particulars of such entitlement and conditions or restrictions, if any, subject to which such entitlement is made, to be entered in the Register: Provided that when the validity of such entitlement is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the entitlement and refer the matter in the prescribed manner to the Authority and withhold the registration of such entitlement until the right of the parties in dispute so referred to has been determined by the Authority.", "question": "What shall Every authorisation under this section do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be in such form as may be specified by regulations"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000233", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(5) The Registrar shall issue a certificate of registration under sub-section (4) to the applicant after such registration and shall enter in the certificate the brief conditions of entitlement, if any, in the prescribed manner, and such certificate shall be the conclusive proof of such entitlement and the conditions or restrictions thereof, if any. (6) Subject to any agreement subsisting between the parties, an agent or licensee of a right to a variety registered under sub-section (4) shall be entitled to call upon the breeder or his successor thereof to take proceedings to prevent infringement thereof, and if the breeder or his successor refuses or neglects to do so within three months after being so called upon, such registered agent or licensee may institute proceedings for infringement in his own name as if he were the breeder, making the breeder or his successor a defendant.", "question": "Who shall issue a certificate of registration under sub-section (4) to the applicant after such registration and shall enter in th?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000234", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(5) The Registrar shall issue a certificate of registration under sub-section (4) to the applicant after such registration and shall enter in the certificate the brief conditions of entitlement, if any, in the prescribed manner, and such certificate shall be the conclusive proof of such entitlement and the conditions or restrictions thereof, if any. (6) Subject to any agreement subsisting between the parties, an agent or licensee of a right to a variety registered under sub-section (4) shall be entitled to call upon the breeder or his successor thereof to take proceedings to prevent infringement thereof, and if the breeder or his successor refuses or neglects to do so within three months after being so called upon, such registered agent or licensee may institute proceedings for infringement in his own name as if he were the breeder, making the breeder or his successor a defendant.", "question": "Within what period is the act referred to in this provision to be done?", "answers": {"text": ["three months"], "answer_start": [684]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000235", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(9) Without prejudice to the registration under sub-section (4), the terms of registration— (a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the variety in respect of which, or any condition or restriction subject to which, it has effect on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner of the registered breeder of such variety or his successor; (b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in the prescribed manner of the registered breeder of such variety or his successor or of the registered agent or registered licensee of such variety; (c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in the prescribed manner of any person other than the breeder, his successor, the registered agent or the registered licensee on any of the following grounds, namely:— (i) that the breeder of a variety or his successor or the registered agent or registered licensee of such variety, misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration under sub-section (4) which if accurately represented or disclosed would have justified the refusal of the application for registration of the registered agent or registered licensee; (ii) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to the right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested; (d) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in the prescribed manner of the breeder of a registered variety or his successor on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered agent or the registered licensee, as the case may be, and such breeder or his successor regarding the variety for which such agent or licensee is registered is not being enforced or is not being complied with; (e) may be cancelled by the registrar on the application of any person in the prescribed manner on the ground that the variety relating to the registration is no longer existing.", "question": "Under Section 28, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the breeder of a variety or his successor or the registered agent or registered licensee of such variety, misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration under sub-section (4) which if accurately represented or disclosed would have justified the refusal of the application for registration of the registered agent or registered licensee"], "answer_start": [786]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000236", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(9) Without prejudice to the registration under sub-section (4), the terms of registration— (a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the variety in respect of which, or any condition or restriction subject to which, it has effect on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner of the registered breeder of such variety or his successor; (b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in the prescribed manner of the registered breeder of such variety or his successor or of the registered agent or registered licensee of such variety; (c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in the prescribed manner of any person other than the breeder, his successor, the registered agent or the registered licensee on any of the following grounds, namely:— (i) that the breeder of a variety or his successor or the registered agent or registered licensee of such variety, misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration under sub-section (4) which if accurately represented or disclosed would have justified the refusal of the application for registration of the registered agent or registered licensee; (ii) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to the right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested; (d) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in the prescribed manner of the breeder of a registered variety or his successor on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered agent or the registered licensee, as the case may be, and such breeder or his successor regarding the variety for which such agent or licensee is registered is not being enforced or is not being complied with; (e) may be cancelled by the registrar on the application of any person in the prescribed manner on the ground that the variety relating to the registration is no longer existing.", "question": "Under Section 28, what is one item mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to the right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested"], "answer_start": [1180]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000237", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(9) Without prejudice to the registration under sub-section (4), the terms of registration— (a) may be varied by the Registrar as regards the variety in respect of which, or any condition or restriction subject to which, it has effect on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner of the registered breeder of such variety or his successor; (b) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in the prescribed manner of the registered breeder of such variety or his successor or of the registered agent or registered licensee of such variety; (c) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in the prescribed manner of any person other than the breeder, his successor, the registered agent or the registered licensee on any of the following grounds, namely:— (i) that the breeder of a variety or his successor or the registered agent or registered licensee of such variety, misrepresented, or failed to disclose, some fact material to the application for registration under sub-section (4) which if accurately represented or disclosed would have justified the refusal of the application for registration of the registered agent or registered licensee; (ii) that the registration ought not to have been effected having regard to the right vested in the applicant by virtue of a contract in the performance of which he is interested; (d) may be cancelled by the Registrar on the application in the prescribed manner of the breeder of a registered variety or his successor on the ground that any stipulation in the agreement between the registered agent or the registered licensee, as the case may be, and such breeder or his successor regarding the variety for which such agent or licensee is registered is not being enforced or is not being complied with; (e) may be cancelled by the registrar on the application of any person in the prescribed manner on the ground that the variety relating to the registration is no longer existing.", "question": "What may Without prejudice to the registration under sub-section (4), the terms of registration— (a) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be varied by the Registrar as regards the variety in respect of which, or any condition or restriction subject to which, it has effect on receipt of an application in the prescribed manner of the registered breeder of such variety or his successor"], "answer_start": [100]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000238", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(10) The registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of' every application under this section to the registered breeder of a variety or his successor and to each registered agent or registered licensee (not being the applicant) of such variety. (11) The Registrar shall, before making any order under sub-section (9), forward the application made in that behalf along with any objection received by any party after notice under sub-section (10) for the consideration of the Authority, and the Authority may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, issue such directions to the Registrar as it thinks fit and the Registrar shall dispose of the application in accordance with such directions.", "question": "Who shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of' every application under this section to the registered breeder of a variety or?", "answers": {"text": ["The registrar"], "answer_start": [5]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000239", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(10) The registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of' every application under this section to the registered breeder of a variety or his successor and to each registered agent or registered licensee (not being the applicant) of such variety. (11) The Registrar shall, before making any order under sub-section (9), forward the application made in that behalf along with any objection received by any party after notice under sub-section (10) for the consideration of the Authority, and the Authority may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, issue such directions to the Registrar as it thinks fit and the Registrar shall dispose of the application in accordance with such directions.", "question": "What shall The registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["issue notice in the prescribed manner of' every application under this section to the registered breeder of a variety or his successor and to each registered agent or registered licensee (not being the applicant) of such variety"], "answer_start": [25]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000240", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(10) The registrar shall issue notice in the prescribed manner of' every application under this section to the registered breeder of a variety or his successor and to each registered agent or registered licensee (not being the applicant) of such variety. (11) The Registrar shall, before making any order under sub-section (9), forward the application made in that behalf along with any objection received by any party after notice under sub-section (10) for the consideration of the Authority, and the Authority may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, issue such directions to the Registrar as it thinks fit and the Registrar shall dispose of the application in accordance with such directions.", "question": "Who shall before making any order under sub-section (9), forward the application made in that behalf along with any objection rece?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [260]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000241", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a certificate of registration for a variety issued under this Act shall confer an exclusive right on the breeder or his successor, his agent or licensee, to produce, sell, market, distribute, import or export the variety: Provided that in the case of an extant variety, unless a breeder or his successor establishes his right, the Central Government, and in cases where such extant variety is notified for a State or for any area thereof under section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966 (54 of 1966), the State Government, shall be deemed to be the owner of such right. (2) A breeder may authorise any person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with the variety registered under this Act subject to such limitations and conditions as may be specified by regulations.", "question": "According to Section 28, what is provided regarding registration to confer right?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) A breeder may authorise any person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with the variety registered under this Act subject to such limitations and conditions as may be specified by regulations"], "answer_start": [609]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000242", "title": "Section 28: Registration to confer right", "context": "(3) Every authorisation under this section shall be in such form as may be specified by regulations. (4) Where an agent or a licensee referred to in sub-section (1) becomes entitled to produce, sell, market, distribute, import or export a variety, he shall apply in the prescribed manner and with the prescribed fees to the Registrar to register his title and the Registrar shall, on receipt of application and on proof of title to his satisfaction, register him as an agent or a licensee, as the case may be, in respect of the variety for which he is entitled for such right, and shall cause particulars of such entitlement and conditions or restrictions, if any, subject to which such entitlement is made, to be entered in the Register: Provided that when the validity of such entitlement is in dispute between the parties, the Registrar may refuse to register the entitlement and refer the matter in the prescribed manner to the Authority and withhold the registration of such entitlement until the right of the parties in dispute so referred to has been determined by the Authority.", "question": "What does Section 28 state about registration to confer right?", "answers": {"text": ["(3) Every authorisation under this section shall be in such form as may be specified by regulations"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000243", "title": "Section 29: Exclusion of certain varieties", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no registration of a variety shall be made under this Act in cases where prevention of commercial exploitation of such variety is necessary to protect public order or public morality or human, animal and plant life and health or to avoid serious prejudice to the environment. (2) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the genera or species for the purposes of registration of varieties other than extant varieties and farmers' varieties under this Act.", "question": "Who shall by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the genera or species for the purposes of registration of varieties oth?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government"], "answer_start": [332]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000244", "title": "Section 29: Exclusion of certain varieties", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no registration of a variety shall be made under this Act in cases where prevention of commercial exploitation of such variety is necessary to protect public order or public morality or human, animal and plant life and health or to avoid serious prejudice to the environment. (2) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the genera or species for the purposes of registration of varieties other than extant varieties and farmers' varieties under this Act.", "question": "What shall The Central Government do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the genera or species for the purposes of registration of varieties other than extant varieties and farmers' varieties under this Act"], "answer_start": [362]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000245", "title": "Section 29: Exclusion of certain varieties", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained under sub-section (2) and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 15, no variety of any genera or species which involves any technology which is injurious to the life or health of human beings, animals or plants shall be registered under this Act. Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, the expression \"any technology\" includes genetic use restriction technology and terminator technology. (4) The Central Government shall not delete any genera or species from the list of genera or species specified in a notification issued under sub-section (2) except in the public interest.", "question": "Who shall not delete any genera or species from the list of genera or species specified in a notification issued under sub-section?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government"], "answer_start": [441]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000246", "title": "Section 29: Exclusion of certain varieties", "context": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained under sub-section (2) and sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 15, no variety of any genera or species which involves any technology which is injurious to the life or health of human beings, animals or plants shall be registered under this Act. Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, the expression \"any technology\" includes genetic use restriction technology and terminator technology. (4) The Central Government shall not delete any genera or species from the list of genera or species specified in a notification issued under sub-section (2) except in the public interest.", "question": "What shall The Central Government do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["not delete any genera or species from the list of genera or species specified in a notification issued under sub-section (2) except in the public interest"], "answer_start": [470]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000247", "title": "Section 29: Exclusion of certain varieties", "context": "(5) Any variety belonging to the genera or species excluded under sub-section (4) shall not be eligible for any protection under this Act.", "question": "Who shall not be eligible for any protection under this Act?", "answers": {"text": ["Any variety belonging to the genera or species excluded under sub-section (4)"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000248", "title": "Section 29: Exclusion of certain varieties", "context": "(5) Any variety belonging to the genera or species excluded under sub-section (4) shall not be eligible for any protection under this Act.", "question": "What shall Any variety belonging to the genera or species excluded under sub-section (4) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["not be eligible for any protection under this Act"], "answer_start": [88]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000249", "title": "Section 29: Exclusion of certain varieties", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no registration of a variety shall be made under this Act in cases where prevention of commercial exploitation of such variety is necessary to protect public order or public morality or human, animal and plant life and health or to avoid serious prejudice to the environment. (2) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the genera or species for the purposes of registration of varieties other than extant varieties and farmers' varieties under this Act.", "question": "What does Section 29 state about exclusion of certain varieties?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no registration of a variety shall be made under this Act in cases where prevention of commercial exploitation of such variety is necessary to protect public order or public morality or human, animal and plant life and health or to avoid serious prejudice to the environment"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000250", "title": "Section 29: Exclusion of certain varieties", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no registration of a variety shall be made under this Act in cases where prevention of commercial exploitation of such variety is necessary to protect public order or public morality or human, animal and plant life and health or to avoid serious prejudice to the environment. (2) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the genera or species for the purposes of registration of varieties other than extant varieties and farmers' varieties under this Act.", "question": "According to Section 29, what is provided regarding exclusion of certain varieties?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the genera or species for the purposes of registration of varieties other than extant varieties and farmers' varieties under this Act"], "answer_start": [328]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000251", "title": "Section 30: Researcher's rights", "context": "Nothing contained in this Act shall prevent— (a) the use of any variety registered under this Act by any person using such variety for conducting experiment or research; or (b) the use of a variety by any person as an initial source of variety for the purpose of creating other varieties: Provided that the authorisation of the breeder of a registered variety is required where the repeated use of such variety as a parental line is necessary for commercial production of such other newly developed variety.", "question": "What does Section 30 state about researcher's rights?", "answers": {"text": ["Nothing contained in this Act shall prevent— (a) the use of any variety registered under this Act by any person using such variety for conducting experiment or research"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000252", "title": "Section 30: Researcher's rights", "context": "Nothing contained in this Act shall prevent— (a) the use of any variety registered under this Act by any person using such variety for conducting experiment or research; or (b) the use of a variety by any person as an initial source of variety for the purpose of creating other varieties: Provided that the authorisation of the breeder of a registered variety is required where the repeated use of such variety as a parental line is necessary for commercial production of such other newly developed variety.", "question": "According to Section 30, what is provided regarding researcher's rights?", "answers": {"text": ["or (b) the use of a variety by any person as an initial source of variety for the purpose of creating other varieties: Provided that the authorisation of the breeder of a registered variety is required where the repeated use of such variety as a parental line is necessary for commercial production of such other newly developed variety"], "answer_start": [170]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000253", "title": "Section 30: Researcher's rights", "context": "Nothing contained in this Act shall prevent— (a) the use of any variety registered under this Act by any person using such variety for conducting experiment or research; or (b) the use of a variety by any person as an initial source of variety for the purpose of creating other varieties: Provided that the authorisation of the breeder of a registered variety is required where the repeated use of such variety as a parental line is necessary for commercial production of such other newly developed variety.", "question": "Under Section 30, what is one provision mentioned regarding researcher's rights?", "answers": {"text": ["the use of any variety registered under this Act by any person using such variety for conducting experiment or research"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000254", "title": "Section 31: Special provisions relating to application for registration from citizens of convention countries", "context": "(1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own citizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such country to be a convention country for the purposes of this Act. (2) Where a person has made an application for the granting of a breeder's right to a variety or for entering such variety in the official register of varieties in a convention country and that person, or any person entitled to make application on his behalf under section 14 or section 23, makes an application for the registration of such variety in India within twelve months after the date on which the application was made in the convention country, such variety shall, if registered under this Act, be registered as of the date on which the application was made in the convention country and that date shall be deemed for the purposes of this Act to be the date of registration.", "question": "Within what period is the act referred to in this provision to be done?", "answers": {"text": ["twelve months"], "answer_start": [702]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000255", "title": "Section 31: Special provisions relating to application for registration from citizens of convention countries", "context": "(1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own citizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such country to be a convention country for the purposes of this Act. (2) Where a person has made an application for the granting of a breeder's right to a variety or for entering such variety in the official register of varieties in a convention country and that person, or any person entitled to make application on his behalf under section 14 or section 23, makes an application for the registration of such variety in India within twelve months after the date on which the application was made in the convention country, such variety shall, if registered under this Act, be registered as of the date on which the application was made in the convention country and that date shall be deemed for the purposes of this Act to be the date of registration.", "question": "What does Section 31 state about special provisions relating to application for registration from citizens of convention countries?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own citizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such country to be a convention country for the purposes of this Act"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000256", "title": "Section 31: Special provisions relating to application for registration from citizens of convention countries", "context": "(3) Where applications have been made for granting of a breeder's right to a variety, or for entering such variety in the official register of varieties in two or more convention countries, the period of twelve months referred to in sub-section (2) shall be reckoned from the date on which the earlier or earliest of those applications were made. (4) Nothing in this Act shall entitle the breeder of a registered variety for infringement of rights other than protected under this Act which took place prior to the date of application of registration under this Act.", "question": "What does Section 31 state about special provisions relating to application for registration from citizens of convention countries?", "answers": {"text": ["(3) Where applications have been made for granting of a breeder's right to a variety, or for entering such variety in the official register of varieties in two or more convention countries, the period of twelve months referred to in sub-section (2) shall be reckoned from the date on which the earlier or earliest of those applications were made"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000257", "title": "Section 31: Special provisions relating to application for registration from citizens of convention countries", "context": "(3) Where applications have been made for granting of a breeder's right to a variety, or for entering such variety in the official register of varieties in two or more convention countries, the period of twelve months referred to in sub-section (2) shall be reckoned from the date on which the earlier or earliest of those applications were made. (4) Nothing in this Act shall entitle the breeder of a registered variety for infringement of rights other than protected under this Act which took place prior to the date of application of registration under this Act.", "question": "According to Section 31, what is provided regarding special provisions relating to application for registration from citizens of convention countries?", "answers": {"text": ["(4) Nothing in this Act shall entitle the breeder of a registered variety for infringement of rights other than protected under this Act which took place prior to the date of application of registration under this Act"], "answer_start": [347]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000260", "title": "Section 33: Surrender of certificate of registration", "context": "(1) A breeder of a variety registered under this Act may, at any time by giving notice in the prescribed manner to the Registrar, offer to surrender his certificate of registration. (2) Where such an offer is made, the Registrar shall notify in the prescribed manner every registered agent or registered licensee relating to such certificate.", "question": "Who may at any time by giving notice in the prescribed manner to the Registrar, offer to surrender his certificate of registrati?", "answers": {"text": ["A breeder of a variety registered under this Act"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000261", "title": "Section 33: Surrender of certificate of registration", "context": "(1) A breeder of a variety registered under this Act may, at any time by giving notice in the prescribed manner to the Registrar, offer to surrender his certificate of registration. (2) Where such an offer is made, the Registrar shall notify in the prescribed manner every registered agent or registered licensee relating to such certificate.", "question": "What may A breeder of a variety registered under this Act do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["at any time by giving notice in the prescribed manner to the Registrar, offer to surrender his certificate of registration"], "answer_start": [58]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000262", "title": "Section 33: Surrender of certificate of registration", "context": "(1) A breeder of a variety registered under this Act may, at any time by giving notice in the prescribed manner to the Registrar, offer to surrender his certificate of registration. (2) Where such an offer is made, the Registrar shall notify in the prescribed manner every registered agent or registered licensee relating to such certificate.", "question": "What may A breeder of a variety registered under this Act do under Section 33?", "answers": {"text": ["at any time by giving notice in the prescribed manner to the Registrar, offer to surrender his certificate of registration"], "answer_start": [58]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000263", "title": "Section 33: Surrender of certificate of registration", "context": "(3) Any of such agent or licensee may, within the prescribed period after such notification, give notice to the Registrar of his opposition to the surrender and where any such notice is given, the Registrar shall intimate the contents of such notice to the breeder of such variety. (4) If the Registrar is satisfied after hearing the applicant and all the opponents, if desirous of being heard, that the certificate of registration may properly be surrendered, he may accept the offer and by order revoke the certificate of registration.", "question": "Who may within the prescribed period after such notification, give notice to the Registrar of his opposition to the surrender an?", "answers": {"text": ["Any of such agent or licensee"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000264", "title": "Section 33: Surrender of certificate of registration", "context": "(3) Any of such agent or licensee may, within the prescribed period after such notification, give notice to the Registrar of his opposition to the surrender and where any such notice is given, the Registrar shall intimate the contents of such notice to the breeder of such variety. (4) If the Registrar is satisfied after hearing the applicant and all the opponents, if desirous of being heard, that the certificate of registration may properly be surrendered, he may accept the offer and by order revoke the certificate of registration.", "question": "What may Any of such agent or licensee do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["within the prescribed period after such notification, give notice to the Registrar of his opposition to the surrender and where any such notice is given, the Registrar shall intimate the contents of such notice to the breeder of such variety"], "answer_start": [39]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000265", "title": "Section 33: Surrender of certificate of registration", "context": "(3) Any of such agent or licensee may, within the prescribed period after such notification, give notice to the Registrar of his opposition to the surrender and where any such notice is given, the Registrar shall intimate the contents of such notice to the breeder of such variety. (4) If the Registrar is satisfied after hearing the applicant and all the opponents, if desirous of being heard, that the certificate of registration may properly be surrendered, he may accept the offer and by order revoke the certificate of registration.", "question": "Within what period is the act referred to in this provision to be done?", "answers": {"text": ["the prescribed period"], "answer_start": [46]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000266", "title": "Section 33: Surrender of certificate of registration", "context": "(1) A breeder of a variety registered under this Act may, at any time by giving notice in the prescribed manner to the Registrar, offer to surrender his certificate of registration. (2) Where such an offer is made, the Registrar shall notify in the prescribed manner every registered agent or registered licensee relating to such certificate.", "question": "What does Section 33 state about surrender of certificate of registration?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) A breeder of a variety registered under this Act may, at any time by giving notice in the prescribed manner to the Registrar, offer to surrender his certificate of registration"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000267", "title": "Section 33: Surrender of certificate of registration", "context": "(1) A breeder of a variety registered under this Act may, at any time by giving notice in the prescribed manner to the Registrar, offer to surrender his certificate of registration. (2) Where such an offer is made, the Registrar shall notify in the prescribed manner every registered agent or registered licensee relating to such certificate.", "question": "According to Section 33, what is provided regarding surrender of certificate of registration?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) Where such an offer is made, the Registrar shall notify in the prescribed manner every registered agent or registered licensee relating to such certificate"], "answer_start": [182]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000268", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "Under Section 34, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant"], "answer_start": [258]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000269", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "Under Section 34, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act"], "answer_start": [380]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000270", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "Under Section 34, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act"], "answer_start": [501]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000271", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "Under Section 34, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act"], "answer_start": [642]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000272", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "Under Section 34, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder"], "answer_start": [926]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000273", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "Under Section 34, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder"], "answer_start": [1181]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000274", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "Under Section 34, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act"], "answer_start": [1292]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000275", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "Under Section 34, what is one ground mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter"], "answer_start": [1394]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000276", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "Who may on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the followin?", "answers": {"text": ["the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety"], "answer_start": [49]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000277", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "What may the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant"], "answer_start": [114]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000278", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "What shall that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter"], "answer_start": [1514]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000279", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "According to Section 34, what is provided regarding revocation of protection on certain grounds?", "answers": {"text": ["(b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act"], "answer_start": [376]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000280", "title": "Section 34: Revocation of protection on certain grounds", "context": "Subject to the provisions contained in this Act, the protection granted to a breeder in respect of a variety may, on the application in the prescribed manner of any person interested, be revoked by the Authority on any of the following grounds, namely:— (a) that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant; (b) that the certificate of registration has been granted to a person who is not eligible for protection under this Act; (c) that the breeder did not provide the Registrar with such information, documents or material as required for registration under this Act; (d) that the breeder has failed to provide an alternative denomination of the variety which is the subject matter of the registration to the Registrar in case where the earlier denomination of such variety provided to the Registrar is not permissible for registration under this Act; (e) that the breeder did not provide the necessary seeds or propagating material to the person to whom compulsory licence has been issued under section 47 regarding the variety in respect of which registration certificate has been issued to such breeder; (f) that the breeder has not complied with the provisions of this Act or rules or regulations made thereunder; (g) that the breeder has failed to comply with the directions of the Authority issued under this Act; (h) that the grant of the certificate of registration is not in the public interest: Provided that no such protection shall be revoked unless the breeder is given a reasonable opportunity to file objection and of being heard in the matter.", "question": "Under Section 34, what is one provision mentioned regarding revocation of protection on certain grounds?", "answers": {"text": ["that the grant of the certificate of registration has been based on incorrect information furnished by the applicant"], "answer_start": [258]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000281", "title": "Section 35: Payment of annual fees and forfeiture of registration in default thereof", "context": "(1) The Authority may, with the prior approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, impose a fee to be paid annually, by every breeder of a variety, agent and licensee thereof registered under this Act determined on the basis of benefit or royalty gained by such breeder, agent or licensee, as the case may be, in respect of the variety, for the retention of their registration under this Act. (2) If any breeder, agent or licensee fails to deposit the fees referred to in sub-section (1) imposed upon him under that sub-section in the prescribed manner up to two consecutive years, the Authority shall issue notice to such breeder, agent or licensee and on service of such notice if he fails to comply with the direction in the notice, the Authority shall declare all the protection admissible under the registration certificate issued to such breeder or agent or licensee forfeited.", "question": "Who may with the prior approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, impose a fee to be paid annu?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000282", "title": "Section 35: Payment of annual fees and forfeiture of registration in default thereof", "context": "(3) The arrears of fee imposed under sub-section (1) shall be deemed to be the arrears of land revenue and shall be recoverable accordingly.", "question": "What shall The arrears of fee imposed under sub-section (1) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be deemed to be the arrears of land revenue and shall be recoverable accordingly"], "answer_start": [59]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000283", "title": "Section 35: Payment of annual fees and forfeiture of registration in default thereof", "context": "(3) The arrears of fee imposed under sub-section (1) shall be deemed to be the arrears of land revenue and shall be recoverable accordingly.", "question": "What does Section 35 state about payment of annual fees and forfeiture of registration in default thereof?", "answers": {"text": ["(3) The arrears of fee imposed under sub-section (1) shall be deemed to be the arrears of land revenue and shall be recoverable accordingly"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000284", "title": "Section 36: Power to cancel or change registration and to rectify the Register", "context": "(1) On an application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Registrar may make such order as he may think fit for cancelling or changing any certificate of registration issued under this Act on the ground of any contravention of the provisions of this Act or failure to observe a condition subject to which such registration certificate is issued. (2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the Register of any entry, or by any entry made in the Register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the Register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar and the Registrar may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as he may think fit.", "question": "Who may make such order as he may think fit for cancelling or changing any certificate of registration issued under this Act on ?", "answers": {"text": ["On an application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Registrar"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000285", "title": "Section 36: Power to cancel or change registration and to rectify the Register", "context": "(1) On an application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Registrar may make such order as he may think fit for cancelling or changing any certificate of registration issued under this Act on the ground of any contravention of the provisions of this Act or failure to observe a condition subject to which such registration certificate is issued. (2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the Register of any entry, or by any entry made in the Register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the Register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar and the Registrar may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as he may think fit.", "question": "What may On an application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["make such order as he may think fit for cancelling or changing any certificate of registration issued under this Act on the ground of any contravention of the provisions of this Act or failure to observe a condition subject to which such registration certificate is issued"], "answer_start": [112]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000286", "title": "Section 36: Power to cancel or change registration and to rectify the Register", "context": "(3) The Registrar may, in any proceeding under this section, decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the Register. (4) The Registrar on his own motion may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "Who may in any proceeding under this section, decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection wit?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000287", "title": "Section 36: Power to cancel or change registration and to rectify the Register", "context": "(3) The Registrar may, in any proceeding under this section, decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the Register. (4) The Registrar on his own motion may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "What may The Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["in any proceeding under this section, decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the Register"], "answer_start": [23]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000288", "title": "Section 36: Power to cancel or change registration and to rectify the Register", "context": "(3) The Registrar may, in any proceeding under this section, decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the Register. (4) The Registrar on his own motion may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "Who may after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being hear?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar on his own motion"], "answer_start": [184]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000289", "title": "Section 36: Power to cancel or change registration and to rectify the Register", "context": "(3) The Registrar may, in any proceeding under this section, decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the Register. (4) The Registrar on his own motion may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "What may The Registrar on his own motion do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2)"], "answer_start": [221]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000290", "title": "Section 36: Power to cancel or change registration and to rectify the Register", "context": "(1) On an application made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar by any person aggrieved, the Registrar may make such order as he may think fit for cancelling or changing any certificate of registration issued under this Act on the ground of any contravention of the provisions of this Act or failure to observe a condition subject to which such registration certificate is issued. (2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the Register of any entry, or by any entry made in the Register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the Register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar and the Registrar may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as he may think fit.", "question": "According to Section 36, what is provided regarding power to cancel or change registration and to rectify the register?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) Any person aggrieved by the absence or omission from the Register of any entry, or by any entry made in the Register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the Register, may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar and the Registrar may make such order for making, expunging or varying the entry as he may think fit"], "answer_start": [386]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000291", "title": "Section 36: Power to cancel or change registration and to rectify the Register", "context": "(3) The Registrar may, in any proceeding under this section, decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the Register. (4) The Registrar on his own motion may, after giving notice in the prescribed manner to the parties concerned and after giving them an opportunity of being heard, make any order referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2).", "question": "What does Section 36 state about power to cancel or change registration and to rectify the register?", "answers": {"text": ["(3) The Registrar may, in any proceeding under this section, decide any question that may be necessary or expedient to decide in connection with the rectification of the Register"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000292", "title": "Section 37: Correction of Register", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on an application in the prescribed manner by the breeder of a variety registered under this Act,— (a) correct any error in the Register in the name, address or description of such breeder or any other entry relating to such variety; (b) enter in the Register any change in the name, address or description of such breeder; (c) cancel the entry in the Register of the variety in respect of which such application is made; and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration and for that purpose require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered agent or a registered licensee of a variety and after notice to the registered breeder of such variety, correct any error, or enter any change, in the name, address or description of such registered agent or registered licensee, as the case may be, in the Register or certificate of registration issued under this Act.", "question": "Who may on an application in the prescribed manner by the breeder of a variety registered under this Act,— (a) correct any error?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000293", "title": "Section 37: Correction of Register", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on an application in the prescribed manner by the breeder of a variety registered under this Act,— (a) correct any error in the Register in the name, address or description of such breeder or any other entry relating to such variety; (b) enter in the Register any change in the name, address or description of such breeder; (c) cancel the entry in the Register of the variety in respect of which such application is made; and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration and for that purpose require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered agent or a registered licensee of a variety and after notice to the registered breeder of such variety, correct any error, or enter any change, in the name, address or description of such registered agent or registered licensee, as the case may be, in the Register or certificate of registration issued under this Act.", "question": "What may The Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["on an application in the prescribed manner by the breeder of a variety registered under this Act,— (a) correct any error in the Register in the name, address or description of such breeder or any other entry relating to such variety"], "answer_start": [23]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000294", "title": "Section 37: Correction of Register", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on an application in the prescribed manner by the breeder of a variety registered under this Act,— (a) correct any error in the Register in the name, address or description of such breeder or any other entry relating to such variety; (b) enter in the Register any change in the name, address or description of such breeder; (c) cancel the entry in the Register of the variety in respect of which such application is made; and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration and for that purpose require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered agent or a registered licensee of a variety and after notice to the registered breeder of such variety, correct any error, or enter any change, in the name, address or description of such registered agent or registered licensee, as the case may be, in the Register or certificate of registration issued under this Act.", "question": "Who may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration and for that purpose require the certi?", "answers": {"text": ["and"], "answer_start": [445]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000295", "title": "Section 37: Correction of Register", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on an application in the prescribed manner by the breeder of a variety registered under this Act,— (a) correct any error in the Register in the name, address or description of such breeder or any other entry relating to such variety; (b) enter in the Register any change in the name, address or description of such breeder; (c) cancel the entry in the Register of the variety in respect of which such application is made; and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration and for that purpose require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered agent or a registered licensee of a variety and after notice to the registered breeder of such variety, correct any error, or enter any change, in the name, address or description of such registered agent or registered licensee, as the case may be, in the Register or certificate of registration issued under this Act.", "question": "What may and do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration and for that purpose require the certificate of registration to be produced to him"], "answer_start": [453]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000296", "title": "Section 37: Correction of Register", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on an application in the prescribed manner by the breeder of a variety registered under this Act,— (a) correct any error in the Register in the name, address or description of such breeder or any other entry relating to such variety; (b) enter in the Register any change in the name, address or description of such breeder; (c) cancel the entry in the Register of the variety in respect of which such application is made; and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration and for that purpose require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered agent or a registered licensee of a variety and after notice to the registered breeder of such variety, correct any error, or enter any change, in the name, address or description of such registered agent or registered licensee, as the case may be, in the Register or certificate of registration issued under this Act.", "question": "Who may on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered agent or a registered licensee of a variety and after notic?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000297", "title": "Section 37: Correction of Register", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on an application in the prescribed manner by the breeder of a variety registered under this Act,— (a) correct any error in the Register in the name, address or description of such breeder or any other entry relating to such variety; (b) enter in the Register any change in the name, address or description of such breeder; (c) cancel the entry in the Register of the variety in respect of which such application is made; and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration and for that purpose require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered agent or a registered licensee of a variety and after notice to the registered breeder of such variety, correct any error, or enter any change, in the name, address or description of such registered agent or registered licensee, as the case may be, in the Register or certificate of registration issued under this Act.", "question": "What does Section 37 state about correction of register?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The Registrar may, on an application in the prescribed manner by the breeder of a variety registered under this Act,— (a) correct any error in the Register in the name, address or description of such breeder or any other entry relating to such variety"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000298", "title": "Section 37: Correction of Register", "context": "(1) The Registrar may, on an application in the prescribed manner by the breeder of a variety registered under this Act,— (a) correct any error in the Register in the name, address or description of such breeder or any other entry relating to such variety; (b) enter in the Register any change in the name, address or description of such breeder; (c) cancel the entry in the Register of the variety in respect of which such application is made; and may make any consequential amendment or alteration in the certificate of registration and for that purpose require the certificate of registration to be produced to him. (2) The Registrar may, on application made in the prescribed manner by a registered agent or a registered licensee of a variety and after notice to the registered breeder of such variety, correct any error, or enter any change, in the name, address or description of such registered agent or registered licensee, as the case may be, in the Register or certificate of registration issued under this Act.", "question": "According to Section 37, what is provided regarding correction of register?", "answers": {"text": ["(b) enter in the Register any change in the name, address or description of such breeder"], "answer_start": [257]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000299", "title": "Section 38: Alteration of denomination of a registered variety", "context": "(1) The breeder of a variety registered under this Act may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to delete any part or to add to or alter the denomination of such variety in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit to avoid any conflict with the rights of other breeders of the varieties registered under this Act. (2) The Registrar may cause an application under this section to be advertised in the prescribed manner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Registrar in the prescribed manner of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing the parties if so required, decide the matter.", "question": "Who may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to delete any part or to add to or alter the denomination of such variet?", "answers": {"text": ["The breeder of a variety registered under this Act"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000300", "title": "Section 38: Alteration of denomination of a registered variety", "context": "(1) The breeder of a variety registered under this Act may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar to delete any part or to add to or alter the denomination of such variety in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit to avoid any conflict with the rights of other breeders of the varieties registered under this Act. (2) The Registrar may cause an application under this section to be advertised in the prescribed manner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Registrar in the prescribed manner of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing the parties if so required, decide the matter.", "question": "Who may cause an application under this section to be advertised in the prescribed manner in any case where it appears to him th?", "answers": {"text": ["The Registrar"], "answer_start": [466]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000301", "title": "Section 38: Alteration of denomination of a registered variety", "context": "(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the denomination of the variety as altered shall be advertised in the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under sub-section (2).", "question": "What does Section 38 state about alteration of denomination of a registered variety?", "answers": {"text": ["(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the denomination of the variety as altered shall be advertised in the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under sub-section (2)"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000302", "title": "Section 39: Farmers' rights", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,— (i) a farmer who has bred or developed a new variety shall be entitled for registration and other protection in like manner as a breeder of a variety under this Act; (ii) the farmers' variety shall be entitled for registration if the application contains declaration as specified in clause (h) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (iii) a farmer who is engaged in the conservation of genetic resources of land races and wild relatives of economic plants and their improvement through selection and preservation shall be entitled in the prescribed manner for recognition and reward from the Gene Fund: Provided that material so selected and preserved has been used as donors of genes in varieties registrable under this Act; (iv) a farmer shall be deemed to be entitled to save, use, sow, resow, exchange, share or sell his farm produce including seed of a variety protected under this Act in the same manner as he was entitled before the coming into force of this Act: Provided that the farmer shall not be entitled to sell branded seed of a variety protected under this Act. Explanation.—For the purpose of clause (iv), \"branded seed\" means any seed put in a package or any other container and labelled in a manner indicating that such seed is of a variety protected under this Act.", "question": "What shall the farmers' variety do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be entitled for registration if the application contains declaration as specified in clause (h) of sub-section (1) of section 18"], "answer_start": [251]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000303", "title": "Section 39: Farmers' rights", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,— (i) a farmer who has bred or developed a new variety shall be entitled for registration and other protection in like manner as a breeder of a variety under this Act; (ii) the farmers' variety shall be entitled for registration if the application contains declaration as specified in clause (h) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (iii) a farmer who is engaged in the conservation of genetic resources of land races and wild relatives of economic plants and their improvement through selection and preservation shall be entitled in the prescribed manner for recognition and reward from the Gene Fund: Provided that material so selected and preserved has been used as donors of genes in varieties registrable under this Act; (iv) a farmer shall be deemed to be entitled to save, use, sow, resow, exchange, share or sell his farm produce including seed of a variety protected under this Act in the same manner as he was entitled before the coming into force of this Act: Provided that the farmer shall not be entitled to sell branded seed of a variety protected under this Act. Explanation.—For the purpose of clause (iv), \"branded seed\" means any seed put in a package or any other container and labelled in a manner indicating that such seed is of a variety protected under this Act.", "question": "What does Section 39 state about farmers' rights?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,— (i) a farmer who has bred or developed a new variety shall be entitled for registration and other protection in like manner as a breeder of a variety under this Act"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000304", "title": "Section 39: Farmers' rights", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,— (i) a farmer who has bred or developed a new variety shall be entitled for registration and other protection in like manner as a breeder of a variety under this Act; (ii) the farmers' variety shall be entitled for registration if the application contains declaration as specified in clause (h) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (iii) a farmer who is engaged in the conservation of genetic resources of land races and wild relatives of economic plants and their improvement through selection and preservation shall be entitled in the prescribed manner for recognition and reward from the Gene Fund: Provided that material so selected and preserved has been used as donors of genes in varieties registrable under this Act; (iv) a farmer shall be deemed to be entitled to save, use, sow, resow, exchange, share or sell his farm produce including seed of a variety protected under this Act in the same manner as he was entitled before the coming into force of this Act: Provided that the farmer shall not be entitled to sell branded seed of a variety protected under this Act. Explanation.—For the purpose of clause (iv), \"branded seed\" means any seed put in a package or any other container and labelled in a manner indicating that such seed is of a variety protected under this Act.", "question": "According to Section 39, what is provided regarding farmers' rights?", "answers": {"text": ["(ii) the farmers' variety shall be entitled for registration if the application contains declaration as specified in clause (h) of sub-section (1) of section 18"], "answer_start": [219]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000305", "title": "Section 39: Farmers' rights", "context": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,— (i) a farmer who has bred or developed a new variety shall be entitled for registration and other protection in like manner as a breeder of a variety under this Act; (ii) the farmers' variety shall be entitled for registration if the application contains declaration as specified in clause (h) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (iii) a farmer who is engaged in the conservation of genetic resources of land races and wild relatives of economic plants and their improvement through selection and preservation shall be entitled in the prescribed manner for recognition and reward from the Gene Fund: Provided that material so selected and preserved has been used as donors of genes in varieties registrable under this Act; (iv) a farmer shall be deemed to be entitled to save, use, sow, resow, exchange, share or sell his farm produce including seed of a variety protected under this Act in the same manner as he was entitled before the coming into force of this Act: Provided that the farmer shall not be entitled to sell branded seed of a variety protected under this Act. Explanation.—For the purpose of clause (iv), \"branded seed\" means any seed put in a package or any other container and labelled in a manner indicating that such seed is of a variety protected under this Act.", "question": "Under Section 39, what is one provision mentioned regarding farmers' rights?", "answers": {"text": ["a farmer who has bred or developed a new variety shall be entitled for registration and other protection in like manner as a breeder of a variety under this Act"], "answer_start": [57]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000306", "title": "Section 40: Certain information to be given in application registration", "context": "(1) A breeder or other person making application for registration of any variety under Chapter III shall disclose in the application the information regarding the use of genetic material conserved by any tribal or rural families in the breeding or development of such variety. (2) If the breeder or such other person fails to disclose any information under sub-section (1), the Registrar may, after being satisfied that the breeder or such person has wilfully and knowingly concealed such information, reject the application for registration.", "question": "Who shall disclose in the application the information regarding the use of genetic material conserved by any tribal or rural famil?", "answers": {"text": ["A breeder or other person making application for registration of any variety under Chapter III"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000307", "title": "Section 40: Certain information to be given in application registration", "context": "(1) A breeder or other person making application for registration of any variety under Chapter III shall disclose in the application the information regarding the use of genetic material conserved by any tribal or rural families in the breeding or development of such variety. (2) If the breeder or such other person fails to disclose any information under sub-section (1), the Registrar may, after being satisfied that the breeder or such person has wilfully and knowingly concealed such information, reject the application for registration.", "question": "What shall A breeder or other person making application for registration of any variety under Chapter III do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["disclose in the application the information regarding the use of genetic material conserved by any tribal or rural families in the breeding or development of such variety"], "answer_start": [105]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000308", "title": "Section 40: Certain information to be given in application registration", "context": "(1) A breeder or other person making application for registration of any variety under Chapter III shall disclose in the application the information regarding the use of genetic material conserved by any tribal or rural families in the breeding or development of such variety. (2) If the breeder or such other person fails to disclose any information under sub-section (1), the Registrar may, after being satisfied that the breeder or such person has wilfully and knowingly concealed such information, reject the application for registration.", "question": "What does Section 40 state about certain information to be given in application registration?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) A breeder or other person making application for registration of any variety under Chapter III shall disclose in the application the information regarding the use of genetic material conserved by any tribal or rural families in the breeding or development of such variety"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000309", "title": "Section 40: Certain information to be given in application registration", "context": "(1) A breeder or other person making application for registration of any variety under Chapter III shall disclose in the application the information regarding the use of genetic material conserved by any tribal or rural families in the breeding or development of such variety. (2) If the breeder or such other person fails to disclose any information under sub-section (1), the Registrar may, after being satisfied that the breeder or such person has wilfully and knowingly concealed such information, reject the application for registration.", "question": "According to Section 40, what is provided regarding certain information to be given in application registration?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) If the breeder or such other person fails to disclose any information under sub-section (1), the Registrar may, after being satisfied that the breeder or such person has wilfully and knowingly concealed such information, reject the application for registration"], "answer_start": [277]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000316", "title": "Section 42: Protection of innocent infringement", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,— (i) a right established under this Act shall not be deemed to be infringed by a farmer who at the time of such infringement was not aware of the existence of such right; and (ii) a relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 shall not be granted by such court, nor any cognizance of any offence under this Act shall be taken, for such infringement by any court against a farmer who proves, before such court, that at the time of the infringement he was not aware of the existence of the right so infringed.", "question": "Who shall not be deemed to be infringed by a farmer who at the time of such infringement was not aware of the existence of such ri?", "answers": {"text": ["— (i) a right established under this Act"], "answer_start": [47]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000317", "title": "Section 42: Protection of innocent infringement", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,— (i) a right established under this Act shall not be deemed to be infringed by a farmer who at the time of such infringement was not aware of the existence of such right; and (ii) a relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 shall not be granted by such court, nor any cognizance of any offence under this Act shall be taken, for such infringement by any court against a farmer who proves, before such court, that at the time of the infringement he was not aware of the existence of the right so infringed.", "question": "What shall — (i) a right established under this Act do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["not be deemed to be infringed by a farmer who at the time of such infringement was not aware of the existence of such right"], "answer_start": [94]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000318", "title": "Section 42: Protection of innocent infringement", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,— (i) a right established under this Act shall not be deemed to be infringed by a farmer who at the time of such infringement was not aware of the existence of such right; and (ii) a relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 shall not be granted by such court, nor any cognizance of any offence under this Act shall be taken, for such infringement by any court against a farmer who proves, before such court, that at the time of the infringement he was not aware of the existence of the right so infringed.", "question": "What does Section 42 state about protection of innocent infringement?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,— (i) a right established under this Act shall not be deemed to be infringed by a farmer who at the time of such infringement was not aware of the existence of such right"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000319", "title": "Section 42: Protection of innocent infringement", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,— (i) a right established under this Act shall not be deemed to be infringed by a farmer who at the time of such infringement was not aware of the existence of such right; and (ii) a relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 shall not be granted by such court, nor any cognizance of any offence under this Act shall be taken, for such infringement by any court against a farmer who proves, before such court, that at the time of the infringement he was not aware of the existence of the right so infringed.", "question": "Under Section 42, what is one provision mentioned regarding protection of innocent infringement?", "answers": {"text": ["a right established under this Act shall not be deemed to be infringed by a farmer who at the time of such infringement was not aware of the existence of such right"], "answer_start": [53]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000320", "title": "Section 43: Authorisation of farmers' variety", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (6) of section 23 and section 28, where an essentially derived variety is derived from a farmers' variety, the authorisation under sub-section (2) of section 28 shall not be given by the breeder of such farmers' variety except with the consent of the farmers or group of farmers or community of farmers who have made contribution in the preservation or development of such variety.", "question": "Who shall not be given by the breeder of such farmers' variety except with the consent of the farmers or group of farmers or commu?", "answers": {"text": ["where an essentially derived variety is derived from a farmers' variety, the authorisation under sub-section (2) of section 28"], "answer_start": [84]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000321", "title": "Section 43: Authorisation of farmers' variety", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (6) of section 23 and section 28, where an essentially derived variety is derived from a farmers' variety, the authorisation under sub-section (2) of section 28 shall not be given by the breeder of such farmers' variety except with the consent of the farmers or group of farmers or community of farmers who have made contribution in the preservation or development of such variety.", "question": "What shall where an essentially derived variety is derived from a farmers' variety, the authorisation under sub-section (2) of section 28 do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["not be given by the breeder of such farmers' variety except with the consent of the farmers or group of farmers or community of farmers who have made contribution in the preservation or development of such variety"], "answer_start": [217]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000322", "title": "Section 44: Exemption from fees", "context": "A farmer or group of farmers or village community shall not be liable to pay any fees in any proceeding before the Authority or Registrar 1*** or the High Court under this Act or the rules made thereunder. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, \"fees in any proceeding\" includes any fees payable for inspection of any document or for obtaining a copy of any decision or order or document under this Act or the rules made thereunder.", "question": "Who shall not be liable to pay any fees in any proceeding before the Authority or Registrar 1*** or the High Court under this Act ?", "answers": {"text": ["A farmer or group of farmers or village community"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000323", "title": "Section 44: Exemption from fees", "context": "A farmer or group of farmers or village community shall not be liable to pay any fees in any proceeding before the Authority or Registrar 1*** or the High Court under this Act or the rules made thereunder. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, \"fees in any proceeding\" includes any fees payable for inspection of any document or for obtaining a copy of any decision or order or document under this Act or the rules made thereunder.", "question": "What shall A farmer or group of farmers or village community do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["not be liable to pay any fees in any proceeding before the Authority or Registrar 1*** or the High Court under this Act or the rules made thereunder"], "answer_start": [56]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000324", "title": "Section 44: Exemption from fees", "context": "A farmer or group of farmers or village community shall not be liable to pay any fees in any proceeding before the Authority or Registrar 1*** or the High Court under this Act or the rules made thereunder. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, \"fees in any proceeding\" includes any fees payable for inspection of any document or for obtaining a copy of any decision or order or document under this Act or the rules made thereunder.", "question": "What shall A farmer or group of farmers or village community not be liable to pay?", "answers": {"text": ["any fees in any proceeding before the Authority or Registrar 1*** or the High Court under this Act or the rules made thereunder"], "answer_start": [77]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000325", "title": "Section 44: Exemption from fees", "context": "A farmer or group of farmers or village community shall not be liable to pay any fees in any proceeding before the Authority or Registrar 1*** or the High Court under this Act or the rules made thereunder. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, \"fees in any proceeding\" includes any fees payable for inspection of any document or for obtaining a copy of any decision or order or document under this Act or the rules made thereunder.", "question": "What does Section 44 state about exemption from fees?", "answers": {"text": ["A farmer or group of farmers or village community shall not be liable to pay any fees in any proceeding before the Authority or Registrar 1*** or the High Court under this Act or the rules made thereunder"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000326", "title": "Section 44: Exemption from fees", "context": "A farmer or group of farmers or village community shall not be liable to pay any fees in any proceeding before the Authority or Registrar 1*** or the High Court under this Act or the rules made thereunder. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, \"fees in any proceeding\" includes any fees payable for inspection of any document or for obtaining a copy of any decision or order or document under this Act or the rules made thereunder.", "question": "According to Section 44, what is provided regarding exemption from fees?", "answers": {"text": ["Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, \"fees in any proceeding\" includes any fees payable for inspection of any document or for obtaining a copy of any decision or order or document under this Act or the rules made thereunder"], "answer_start": [206]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000327", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "Under Section 45, what shall be credited under this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [128]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000328", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "Under Section 45, what shall be credited under this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35"], "answer_start": [369]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000329", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "Under Section 45, what shall be credited under this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41"], "answer_start": [468]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000330", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "Under Section 45, what shall be credited under this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources"], "answer_start": [553]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000331", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "Under Section 45, for what may the fund be applied?", "answers": {"text": ["any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26"], "answer_start": [717]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000332", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "Under Section 45, for what may the fund be applied?", "answers": {"text": ["the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41"], "answer_start": [806]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000333", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "Under Section 45, for what may the fund be applied?", "answers": {"text": ["the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use"], "answer_start": [872]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000334", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "Under Section 45, for what may the fund be applied?", "answers": {"text": ["the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46"], "answer_start": [1116]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000335", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "Who shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing recei?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000336", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "Who shall in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section ?", "answers": {"text": ["The Gene Fund"], "answer_start": [642]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000337", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "What shall The Gene Fund do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26"], "answer_start": [663]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000338", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "According to Section 45, what is provided regarding gene fund?", "answers": {"text": ["(b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35"], "answer_start": [365]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000339", "title": "Section 45: Gene Fund", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall constitute a Fund to be called the National Gene Fund and there shall be credited thereto— (a) the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be; (b) the annual fee payable to the Authority by way of royalty under sub-section (1) of section 35; (c) the compensation deposited in the Gene Fund under sub-section (4) of section 41; (d) the contribution from any national and international organisation and other sources. (2) The Gene Fund shall, in the prescribed manner, be applied for meeting— (a) any amount to be paid by way of benefit sharing under sub-section (5) of section 26; (b) the compensation payable under sub-section (3) of section 41; (c) the expenditure for supporting the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources including in-situ and ex-situ collections and for strengthening the capability of the Panchayat in carrying out such conservation and sustainable use; (d) the expenditure of the schemes relating to benefit sharing framed under section 46.", "question": "Under Section 45, what is one provision mentioned regarding gene fund?", "answers": {"text": ["the benefit sharing received in the prescribed manner from the breeder of a variety or an essentially derived variety registered under this Act, or propagating material of such variety or essentially derived variety, as the case may be"], "answer_start": [128]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000340", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "Under Section 46, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration"], "answer_start": [357]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000341", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "Under Section 46, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith"], "answer_start": [490]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000342", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "Under Section 46, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims"], "answer_start": [588]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000343", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "Under Section 46, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims"], "answer_start": [660]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000344", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "Under Section 46, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims"], "answer_start": [797]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000345", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "Under Section 46, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties"], "answer_start": [910]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000346", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "Under Section 46, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d)"], "answer_start": [1027]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000347", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "Who shall for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official G?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000348", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "What shall The Central Government do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes"], "answer_start": [34]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000349", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "Who may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section?", "answers": {"text": ["In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme"], "answer_start": [187]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000350", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "What may In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration"], "answer_start": [295]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000351", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "What does Section 46 state about framing of schemes, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000352", "title": "Section 46: Framing of schemes, etc", "context": "(1) The Central Government shall, for the purposes of section 41 and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45, frame, by notification in the Official Gazette, one or more schemes. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration; (b) the processing of such claims for securing their enforcement and matters connected therewith; (c) the maintenance of records and Registers in respect of such claims; (d) the utilisation, by way of disbursal (including apportionment) or otherwise, of any amounts received in satisfaction of such claims; (e) the procedure for disbursal or apportionment by the Authority in the event of dispute regarding such claims; (f) the utilisation of benefit sharing for the purposes relating to breeding, discovery or development of varieties; (g) the maintenance and audit of accounts with respect to the amounts referred to in clause (d).", "question": "According to Section 46, what is provided regarding framing of schemes, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the scheme may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the registration of the claims for the purposes of section 41 under the scheme and all matters connected with such registration"], "answer_start": [183]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000353", "title": "Section 47: Power of Authority to make order for compulsory licence in certain circumstances", "context": "(1) At any time, after the expiry of three years from the date of issue of a certificate of registration of a variety, any person interested may make an application to the Authority alleging that the reasonable requirements of the public for seed or other propagating material of the variety have not been satisfied or that the seed or other propagating material of the variety is not available to the public at a reasonable price and pray for the grant of a compulsory licence to undertake production, distribution and sale of the seed or other propagating material of that variety. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement of the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based.", "question": "Who shall contain a statement of the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and th?", "answers": {"text": ["Every application under sub-section (1)"], "answer_start": [588]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000354", "title": "Section 47: Power of Authority to make order for compulsory licence in certain circumstances", "context": "(1) At any time, after the expiry of three years from the date of issue of a certificate of registration of a variety, any person interested may make an application to the Authority alleging that the reasonable requirements of the public for seed or other propagating material of the variety have not been satisfied or that the seed or other propagating material of the variety is not available to the public at a reasonable price and pray for the grant of a compulsory licence to undertake production, distribution and sale of the seed or other propagating material of that variety. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement of the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based.", "question": "What shall Every application under sub-section (1) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["contain a statement of the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based"], "answer_start": [634]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000355", "title": "Section 47: Power of Authority to make order for compulsory licence in certain circumstances", "context": "(1) At any time, after the expiry of three years from the date of issue of a certificate of registration of a variety, any person interested may make an application to the Authority alleging that the reasonable requirements of the public for seed or other propagating material of the variety have not been satisfied or that the seed or other propagating material of the variety is not available to the public at a reasonable price and pray for the grant of a compulsory licence to undertake production, distribution and sale of the seed or other propagating material of that variety. (2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement of the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based.", "question": "According to Section 47, what is provided regarding power of authority to make order for compulsory licence in certain circumstances?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement of the nature of the applicant's interest together with such particulars as may be prescribed and the facts upon which the application is based"], "answer_start": [584]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000356", "title": "Section 48: When requirement of public deemed to have not been satisfied", "context": "In determining the question as to whether the reasonable requirements of the public for seeds of a variety or its propagating material as referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (3) of section 47, the Authority shall take into account— (i) the nature of the variety, the time which has elapsed since the grant of the certificate of registration of the variety, price of the seed of the variety and the measures taken by the breeder or any registered licensee of the variety to meet the requirement of the public; and (ii) the capacity, ability and technical competence of the applicant to produce and market the variety to meet the requirement of the public.", "question": "Under Section 48, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the nature of the variety, the time which has elapsed since the grant of the certificate of registration of the variety, price of the seed of the variety and the measures taken by the breeder or any registered licensee of the variety to meet the requirement of the public"], "answer_start": [246]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000357", "title": "Section 48: When requirement of public deemed to have not been satisfied", "context": "In determining the question as to whether the reasonable requirements of the public for seeds of a variety or its propagating material as referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (3) of section 47, the Authority shall take into account— (i) the nature of the variety, the time which has elapsed since the grant of the certificate of registration of the variety, price of the seed of the variety and the measures taken by the breeder or any registered licensee of the variety to meet the requirement of the public; and (ii) the capacity, ability and technical competence of the applicant to produce and market the variety to meet the requirement of the public.", "question": "Under Section 48, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the capacity, ability and technical competence of the applicant to produce and market the variety to meet the requirement of the public"], "answer_start": [528]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000358", "title": "Section 48: When requirement of public deemed to have not been satisfied", "context": "In determining the question as to whether the reasonable requirements of the public for seeds of a variety or its propagating material as referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (3) of section 47, the Authority shall take into account— (i) the nature of the variety, the time which has elapsed since the grant of the certificate of registration of the variety, price of the seed of the variety and the measures taken by the breeder or any registered licensee of the variety to meet the requirement of the public; and (ii) the capacity, ability and technical competence of the applicant to produce and market the variety to meet the requirement of the public.", "question": "Under Section 48, what is one matter referred to in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the nature of the variety, the time which has elapsed since the grant of the certificate of registration of the variety, price of the seed of the variety and the measures taken by the breeder or any registered licensee of the variety to meet the requirement of the public"], "answer_start": [246]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000359", "title": "Section 48: When requirement of public deemed to have not been satisfied", "context": "In determining the question as to whether the reasonable requirements of the public for seeds of a variety or its propagating material as referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (3) of section 47, the Authority shall take into account— (i) the nature of the variety, the time which has elapsed since the grant of the certificate of registration of the variety, price of the seed of the variety and the measures taken by the breeder or any registered licensee of the variety to meet the requirement of the public; and (ii) the capacity, ability and technical competence of the applicant to produce and market the variety to meet the requirement of the public.", "question": "Under Section 48, what is one matter referred to in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the capacity, ability and technical competence of the applicant to produce and market the variety to meet the requirement of the public"], "answer_start": [528]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000360", "title": "Section 48: When requirement of public deemed to have not been satisfied", "context": "In determining the question as to whether the reasonable requirements of the public for seeds of a variety or its propagating material as referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (3) of section 47, the Authority shall take into account— (i) the nature of the variety, the time which has elapsed since the grant of the certificate of registration of the variety, price of the seed of the variety and the measures taken by the breeder or any registered licensee of the variety to meet the requirement of the public; and (ii) the capacity, ability and technical competence of the applicant to produce and market the variety to meet the requirement of the public.", "question": "According to Section 48, what is provided regarding when requirement of public deemed to have not been satisfied?", "answers": {"text": ["and (ii) the capacity, ability and technical competence of the applicant to produce and market the variety to meet the requirement of the public"], "answer_start": [519]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000361", "title": "Section 48: When requirement of public deemed to have not been satisfied", "context": "In determining the question as to whether the reasonable requirements of the public for seeds of a variety or its propagating material as referred to in sub-section (1) or sub-section (3) of section 47, the Authority shall take into account— (i) the nature of the variety, the time which has elapsed since the grant of the certificate of registration of the variety, price of the seed of the variety and the measures taken by the breeder or any registered licensee of the variety to meet the requirement of the public; and (ii) the capacity, ability and technical competence of the applicant to produce and market the variety to meet the requirement of the public.", "question": "Under Section 48, what is one provision mentioned regarding when requirement of public deemed to have not been satisfied?", "answers": {"text": ["the nature of the variety, the time which has elapsed since the grant of the certificate of registration of the variety, price of the seed of the variety and the measures taken by the breeder or any registered licensee of the variety to meet the requirement of the public"], "answer_start": [246]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000362", "title": "Section 49: Adjournment of application for grant of compulsory licence", "context": "(1) If the breeder of a variety registered under this Act in respect of which any application has been pending before the Authority under section 47 makes a written request to the Authority on the ground that due to any reasonable factor, such breeder has been unable to produce seed or other propagating material of the variety on a commercial scale to an adequate extent till the date of making such request, the Authority may, on being satisfied that the said ground is reasonable, adjourn the hearing of such application for such period not exceeding twelve months in aggregate as it may consider sufficient for optimum production of the seed or propagating material of such variety, as the case may be, by such breeder. (2) No adjournment of the application under sub-section (1) shall be granted unless the Authority is satisfied that the breeder of the variety registered under this Act in respect of which such application is made, has taken immediate measures to meet the reasonable requirements of the public for the seed or other propagating material of such variety.", "question": "What shall No adjournment of the application under sub-section (1) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be granted unless the Authority is satisfied that the breeder of the variety registered under this Act in respect of which such application is made, has taken immediate measures to meet the reasonable requirements of the public for the seed or other propagating material of such variety"], "answer_start": [791]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000363", "title": "Section 50: Duration of compulsory licence", "context": "The Authority shall determine the duration of the compulsory licences granted under this Chapter and such duration may vary from case to case keeping in view the gestation periods and other relevant factors but in any case it shall not exceed the total remaining period of the protection of that variety and when a compulsory licence is granted the prescribed authority shall, in the prescribed manner make available to the licensee of such compulsory licence, the reproductive material of the variety relating to such compulsory licence stored in the National Gene Bank or any other centre.", "question": "Who shall determine the duration of the compulsory licences granted under this Chapter and such duration may vary from case to cas?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000364", "title": "Section 51: Authority to settle terms and conditions of licence", "context": "(1) The Authority shall, while determining the terms and conditions of a compulsory licence under the provisions of this Chapter, endeavour to secure— (i) reasonable compensation to the breeder of the variety relating to the compulsory licence having regard to the nature of the variety, the expenditure incurred by such breeder in breeding the variety or for developing it, and other relevant factors; (ii) that the compulsory licensee of such variety possesses the adequate means to provide to the farmers, the seeds or other propagating material of such variety, timely and at reasonable market price. (2) No compulsory licence granted by the Authority shall authorise the licensee to import the variety relating to such licence or any seed or other propagating material of such variety from abroad where such import would constitute an infringement of the rights of the breeder of such variety.", "question": "Who shall while determining the terms and conditions of a compulsory licence under the provisions of this Chapter, endeavour to se?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000365", "title": "Section 51: Authority to settle terms and conditions of licence", "context": "(1) The Authority shall, while determining the terms and conditions of a compulsory licence under the provisions of this Chapter, endeavour to secure— (i) reasonable compensation to the breeder of the variety relating to the compulsory licence having regard to the nature of the variety, the expenditure incurred by such breeder in breeding the variety or for developing it, and other relevant factors; (ii) that the compulsory licensee of such variety possesses the adequate means to provide to the farmers, the seeds or other propagating material of such variety, timely and at reasonable market price. (2) No compulsory licence granted by the Authority shall authorise the licensee to import the variety relating to such licence or any seed or other propagating material of such variety from abroad where such import would constitute an infringement of the rights of the breeder of such variety.", "question": "Who shall authorise the licensee to import the variety relating to such licence or any seed or other propagating material of such ?", "answers": {"text": ["No compulsory licence granted by the Authority"], "answer_start": [609]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000366", "title": "Section 51: Authority to settle terms and conditions of licence", "context": "(1) The Authority shall, while determining the terms and conditions of a compulsory licence under the provisions of this Chapter, endeavour to secure— (i) reasonable compensation to the breeder of the variety relating to the compulsory licence having regard to the nature of the variety, the expenditure incurred by such breeder in breeding the variety or for developing it, and other relevant factors; (ii) that the compulsory licensee of such variety possesses the adequate means to provide to the farmers, the seeds or other propagating material of such variety, timely and at reasonable market price. (2) No compulsory licence granted by the Authority shall authorise the licensee to import the variety relating to such licence or any seed or other propagating material of such variety from abroad where such import would constitute an infringement of the rights of the breeder of such variety.", "question": "What shall No compulsory licence granted by the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["authorise the licensee to import the variety relating to such licence or any seed or other propagating material of such variety from abroad where such import would constitute an infringement of the rights of the breeder of such variety"], "answer_start": [662]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000367", "title": "Section 51: Authority to settle terms and conditions of licence", "context": "(1) The Authority shall, while determining the terms and conditions of a compulsory licence under the provisions of this Chapter, endeavour to secure— (i) reasonable compensation to the breeder of the variety relating to the compulsory licence having regard to the nature of the variety, the expenditure incurred by such breeder in breeding the variety or for developing it, and other relevant factors; (ii) that the compulsory licensee of such variety possesses the adequate means to provide to the farmers, the seeds or other propagating material of such variety, timely and at reasonable market price. (2) No compulsory licence granted by the Authority shall authorise the licensee to import the variety relating to such licence or any seed or other propagating material of such variety from abroad where such import would constitute an infringement of the rights of the breeder of such variety.", "question": "According to Section 51, what is provided regarding authority to settle terms and conditions of licence?", "answers": {"text": ["(ii) that the compulsory licensee of such variety possesses the adequate means to provide to the farmers, the seeds or other propagating material of such variety, timely and at reasonable market price"], "answer_start": [403]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000368", "title": "Section 51: Authority to settle terms and conditions of licence", "context": "(1) The Authority shall, while determining the terms and conditions of a compulsory licence under the provisions of this Chapter, endeavour to secure— (i) reasonable compensation to the breeder of the variety relating to the compulsory licence having regard to the nature of the variety, the expenditure incurred by such breeder in breeding the variety or for developing it, and other relevant factors; (ii) that the compulsory licensee of such variety possesses the adequate means to provide to the farmers, the seeds or other propagating material of such variety, timely and at reasonable market price. (2) No compulsory licence granted by the Authority shall authorise the licensee to import the variety relating to such licence or any seed or other propagating material of such variety from abroad where such import would constitute an infringement of the rights of the breeder of such variety.", "question": "Under Section 51, what is one provision mentioned regarding authority to settle terms and conditions of licence?", "answers": {"text": ["reasonable compensation to the breeder of the variety relating to the compulsory licence having regard to the nature of the variety, the expenditure incurred by such breeder in breeding the variety or for developing it, and other relevant factors"], "answer_start": [155]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000369", "title": "Section 52: Revocation of compulsory licence", "context": "(1) The Authority, on its own motion or on application from an aggrieved person made to it in the prescribed form, if it is satisfied that a compulsory licensee registered under this Chapter has violated any terms or conditions of his licence or it is not appropriate to continue further such licence in public interest, may, after giving such licensee an opportunity to file opposition and of being heard, make order to revoke such licence. (2) When a licence is revoked under sub-section (1) by an order of the Authority, the Authority shall send a copy of such order to the Registrar to rectify the entry or correct the Register relating to such revocation and the Registrar shall rectify the entry or correct the Register accordingly.", "question": "Who shall send a copy of such order to the Registrar to rectify the entry or correct the Register relating to such revocation and ?", "answers": {"text": ["When a licence is revoked under sub-section (1) by an order of the Authority, the Authority"], "answer_start": [446]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000370", "title": "Section 52: Revocation of compulsory licence", "context": "(1) The Authority, on its own motion or on application from an aggrieved person made to it in the prescribed form, if it is satisfied that a compulsory licensee registered under this Chapter has violated any terms or conditions of his licence or it is not appropriate to continue further such licence in public interest, may, after giving such licensee an opportunity to file opposition and of being heard, make order to revoke such licence. (2) When a licence is revoked under sub-section (1) by an order of the Authority, the Authority shall send a copy of such order to the Registrar to rectify the entry or correct the Register relating to such revocation and the Registrar shall rectify the entry or correct the Register accordingly.", "question": "What shall When a licence is revoked under sub-section (1) by an order of the Authority, the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["send a copy of such order to the Registrar to rectify the entry or correct the Register relating to such revocation and the Registrar shall rectify the entry or correct the Register accordingly"], "answer_start": [544]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000371", "title": "Section 52: Revocation of compulsory licence", "context": "(1) The Authority, on its own motion or on application from an aggrieved person made to it in the prescribed form, if it is satisfied that a compulsory licensee registered under this Chapter has violated any terms or conditions of his licence or it is not appropriate to continue further such licence in public interest, may, after giving such licensee an opportunity to file opposition and of being heard, make order to revoke such licence. (2) When a licence is revoked under sub-section (1) by an order of the Authority, the Authority shall send a copy of such order to the Registrar to rectify the entry or correct the Register relating to such revocation and the Registrar shall rectify the entry or correct the Register accordingly.", "question": "According to Section 52, what is provided regarding revocation of compulsory licence?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) When a licence is revoked under sub-section (1) by an order of the Authority, the Authority shall send a copy of such order to the Registrar to rectify the entry or correct the Register relating to such revocation and the Registrar shall rectify the entry or correct the Register accordingly"], "answer_start": [442]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000372", "title": "Section 53: Modification of compulsory licence", "context": "The Authority may, on its own motion or on application from licensee of a compulsory licence, after providing the opportunity of being heard to the breeder of the variety registered under this Act relating to such compulsory licence, if it considers, in public interest, so to do, modify, by order, such terms and conditions as it thinks fit and send a copy of such order to the Registrar to correct the entries and Register according to such modification and the Registrar shall ensure such corrections to be made accordingly.", "question": "Who may on its own motion or on application from licensee of a compulsory licence, after providing the opportunity of being hear?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000373", "title": "Section 56: Appeals to High Court", "context": "(1) An appeal shall be preferred to the High Court within the prescribed period from any— (a) order or decision of the Authority or Registrar, relating to registration of a variety; or (b) order or decision of the Registrar relating to registration as an agent or a licensee of a variety; or (c) order or decision of the Authority relating to claim for benefit sharing; or (d) order or decision of the Authority regarding revocation of compulsory licence or modification of compulsory licence; or (e) order or decision of the Authority regarding payment of compensation, made under this Act or the rules made thereunder. (2) Every such appeal shall be preferred by a petition in writing and shall be in such form and shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed.", "question": "What shall An appeal do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be preferred to the High Court within the prescribed period from any— (a) order or decision of the Authority or Registrar, relating to registration of a variety"], "answer_start": [20]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000374", "title": "Section 56: Appeals to High Court", "context": "(1) An appeal shall be preferred to the High Court within the prescribed period from any— (a) order or decision of the Authority or Registrar, relating to registration of a variety; or (b) order or decision of the Registrar relating to registration as an agent or a licensee of a variety; or (c) order or decision of the Authority relating to claim for benefit sharing; or (d) order or decision of the Authority regarding revocation of compulsory licence or modification of compulsory licence; or (e) order or decision of the Authority regarding payment of compensation, made under this Act or the rules made thereunder. (2) Every such appeal shall be preferred by a petition in writing and shall be in such form and shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed.", "question": "What shall Every such appeal do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be preferred by a petition in writing and shall be in such form and shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [649]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000375", "title": "Section 56: Appeals to High Court", "context": "(1) An appeal shall be preferred to the High Court within the prescribed period from any— (a) order or decision of the Authority or Registrar, relating to registration of a variety; or (b) order or decision of the Registrar relating to registration as an agent or a licensee of a variety; or (c) order or decision of the Authority relating to claim for benefit sharing; or (d) order or decision of the Authority regarding revocation of compulsory licence or modification of compulsory licence; or (e) order or decision of the Authority regarding payment of compensation, made under this Act or the rules made thereunder. (2) Every such appeal shall be preferred by a petition in writing and shall be in such form and shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed.", "question": "What does Section 56 state about appeals to high court?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) An appeal shall be preferred to the High Court within the prescribed period from any— (a) order or decision of the Authority or Registrar, relating to registration of a variety"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000376", "title": "Section 56: Appeals to High Court", "context": "(1) An appeal shall be preferred to the High Court within the prescribed period from any— (a) order or decision of the Authority or Registrar, relating to registration of a variety; or (b) order or decision of the Registrar relating to registration as an agent or a licensee of a variety; or (c) order or decision of the Authority relating to claim for benefit sharing; or (d) order or decision of the Authority regarding revocation of compulsory licence or modification of compulsory licence; or (e) order or decision of the Authority regarding payment of compensation, made under this Act or the rules made thereunder. (2) Every such appeal shall be preferred by a petition in writing and shall be in such form and shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed.", "question": "According to Section 56, what is provided regarding appeals to high court?", "answers": {"text": ["or (b) order or decision of the Registrar relating to registration as an agent or a licensee of a variety"], "answer_start": [182]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000377", "title": "Section 56: Appeals to High Court", "context": "(1) An appeal shall be preferred to the High Court within the prescribed period from any— (a) order or decision of the Authority or Registrar, relating to registration of a variety; or (b) order or decision of the Registrar relating to registration as an agent or a licensee of a variety; or (c) order or decision of the Authority relating to claim for benefit sharing; or (d) order or decision of the Authority regarding revocation of compulsory licence or modification of compulsory licence; or (e) order or decision of the Authority regarding payment of compensation, made under this Act or the rules made thereunder. (2) Every such appeal shall be preferred by a petition in writing and shall be in such form and shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed.", "question": "Under Section 56, what is one provision mentioned regarding appeals to high court?", "answers": {"text": ["order or decision of the Authority or Registrar, relating to registration of a variety"], "answer_start": [94]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000387", "title": "Section 60: Grants by Central Government", "context": "The Central government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to the Authority grants and loans of such sums of money as the Central Government may think fit for being utilised for the purposes of this Act.", "question": "Who may after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to the Authority grants and loans of such sums of?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central government"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000388", "title": "Section 60: Grants by Central Government", "context": "The Central government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to the Authority grants and loans of such sums of money as the Central Government may think fit for being utilised for the purposes of this Act.", "question": "What may The Central government do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to the Authority grants and loans of such sums of money as the Central Government may think fit for being utilised for the purposes of this Act"], "answer_start": [28]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000389", "title": "Section 60: Grants by Central Government", "context": "The Central government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to the Authority grants and loans of such sums of money as the Central Government may think fit for being utilised for the purposes of this Act.", "question": "What does Section 60 state about grants by central government?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to the Authority grants and loans of such sums of money as the Central Government may think fit for being utilised for the purposes of this Act"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000401", "title": "Section 62: Budget, accounts and audit", "context": "(1) The Authority shall prepare a budget, maintain proper accounts and other relevant records (including the accounts and other relevant records of the Gene Fund) and prepare an annual statement of accounts in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. (2) The accounts of the Authority shall be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India at such intervals as may be specified by him and any expenditure incurred in connection with such audit shall be payable by the Authority to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.", "question": "Who shall prepare a budget, maintain proper accounts and other relevant records (including the accounts and other relevant records?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000402", "title": "Section 62: Budget, accounts and audit", "context": "(1) The Authority shall prepare a budget, maintain proper accounts and other relevant records (including the accounts and other relevant records of the Gene Fund) and prepare an annual statement of accounts in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. (2) The accounts of the Authority shall be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India at such intervals as may be specified by him and any expenditure incurred in connection with such audit shall be payable by the Authority to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.", "question": "What shall The Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["prepare a budget, maintain proper accounts and other relevant records (including the accounts and other relevant records of the Gene Fund) and prepare an annual statement of accounts in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India"], "answer_start": [24]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000403", "title": "Section 62: Budget, accounts and audit", "context": "(1) The Authority shall prepare a budget, maintain proper accounts and other relevant records (including the accounts and other relevant records of the Gene Fund) and prepare an annual statement of accounts in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. (2) The accounts of the Authority shall be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India at such intervals as may be specified by him and any expenditure incurred in connection with such audit shall be payable by the Authority to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.", "question": "What shall The accounts of the Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India at such intervals as may be specified by him and any expenditure incurred in connection with such audit shall be payable by the Authority to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India"], "answer_start": [374]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000404", "title": "Section 62: Budget, accounts and audit", "context": "(1) The Authority shall prepare a budget, maintain proper accounts and other relevant records (including the accounts and other relevant records of the Gene Fund) and prepare an annual statement of accounts in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. (2) The accounts of the Authority shall be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India at such intervals as may be specified by him and any expenditure incurred in connection with such audit shall be payable by the Authority to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.", "question": "What does Section 62 state about budget, accounts and audit?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The Authority shall prepare a budget, maintain proper accounts and other relevant records (including the accounts and other relevant records of the Gene Fund) and prepare an annual statement of accounts in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000405", "title": "Section 62: Budget, accounts and audit", "context": "(1) The Authority shall prepare a budget, maintain proper accounts and other relevant records (including the accounts and other relevant records of the Gene Fund) and prepare an annual statement of accounts in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. (2) The accounts of the Authority shall be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India at such intervals as may be specified by him and any expenditure incurred in connection with such audit shall be payable by the Authority to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.", "question": "According to Section 62, what is provided regarding budget, accounts and audit?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) The accounts of the Authority shall be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India at such intervals as may be specified by him and any expenditure incurred in connection with such audit shall be payable by the Authority to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India"], "answer_start": [334]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000408", "title": "Section 65: Suit for infringement, etc", "context": "(1) No suit— (a) for the infringement of a variety registered under this Act; or (b) relating to any right in a variety registered under this Act, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit. (2) For the purposes of clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (1), \"District Court having jurisdiction\" shall mean the District Court within the local limit of whose jurisdiction the cause of action arises.", "question": "Who shall mean the District Court within the local limit of whose jurisdiction the cause of action arises?", "answers": {"text": ["For the purposes of clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (1), \"District Court having jurisdiction\""], "answer_start": [250]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000409", "title": "Section 65: Suit for infringement, etc", "context": "(1) No suit— (a) for the infringement of a variety registered under this Act; or (b) relating to any right in a variety registered under this Act, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit. (2) For the purposes of clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (1), \"District Court having jurisdiction\" shall mean the District Court within the local limit of whose jurisdiction the cause of action arises.", "question": "What shall For the purposes of clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (1), \"District Court having jurisdiction\" do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["mean the District Court within the local limit of whose jurisdiction the cause of action arises"], "answer_start": [353]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000410", "title": "Section 65: Suit for infringement, etc", "context": "(1) No suit— (a) for the infringement of a variety registered under this Act; or (b) relating to any right in a variety registered under this Act, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit. (2) For the purposes of clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (1), \"District Court having jurisdiction\" shall mean the District Court within the local limit of whose jurisdiction the cause of action arises.", "question": "What does Section 65 state about suit for infringement, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) No suit— (a) for the infringement of a variety registered under this Act"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000411", "title": "Section 65: Suit for infringement, etc", "context": "(1) No suit— (a) for the infringement of a variety registered under this Act; or (b) relating to any right in a variety registered under this Act, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit. (2) For the purposes of clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (1), \"District Court having jurisdiction\" shall mean the District Court within the local limit of whose jurisdiction the cause of action arises.", "question": "According to Section 65, what is provided regarding suit for infringement, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["or (b) relating to any right in a variety registered under this Act, shall be instituted in any court inferior to a District Court having jurisdiction to try the suit"], "answer_start": [78]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000412", "title": "Section 66: Relief in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits. (2) The order of injunction under sub-section (1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents; (b) preserving of infringing variety or documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit; (c) attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "Under Section 66, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["discovery of documents"], "answer_start": [354]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000413", "title": "Section 66: Relief in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits. (2) The order of injunction under sub-section (1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents; (b) preserving of infringing variety or documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit; (c) attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "Under Section 66, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["preserving of infringing variety or documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit"], "answer_start": [382]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000414", "title": "Section 66: Relief in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits. (2) The order of injunction under sub-section (1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents; (b) preserving of infringing variety or documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit; (c) attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "Under Section 66, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff"], "answer_start": [503]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000415", "title": "Section 66: Relief in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits. (2) The order of injunction under sub-section (1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents; (b) preserving of infringing variety or documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit; (c) attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "Who may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, ?", "answers": {"text": ["The relief which a court"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000416", "title": "Section 66: Relief in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits. (2) The order of injunction under sub-section (1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents; (b) preserving of infringing variety or documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit; (c) attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "What may The relief which a court do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits"], "answer_start": [33]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000417", "title": "Section 66: Relief in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits. (2) The order of injunction under sub-section (1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents; (b) preserving of infringing variety or documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit; (c) attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "Who may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of do?", "answers": {"text": ["The order of injunction under sub-section (1)"], "answer_start": [199]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000418", "title": "Section 66: Relief in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits. (2) The order of injunction under sub-section (1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents; (b) preserving of infringing variety or documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit; (c) attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "What may The order of injunction under sub-section (1) do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents"], "answer_start": [249]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000419", "title": "Section 66: Relief in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits. (2) The order of injunction under sub-section (1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents; (b) preserving of infringing variety or documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit; (c) attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "What may attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be finally awarded to the plaintiff"], "answer_start": [644]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000420", "title": "Section 66: Relief in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits. (2) The order of injunction under sub-section (1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents; (b) preserving of infringing variety or documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit; (c) attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "What does Section 66 state about relief in suits for infringement?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000421", "title": "Section 66: Relief in suits for infringement", "context": "(1) The relief which a court may grant in any suit for infringement referred to in section 65 includes an injunction and at the option of the plaintiff, either damages or a share of the profits. (2) The order of injunction under sub-section (1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents; (b) preserving of infringing variety or documents or other evidence which are related to the subject-matter of the suit; (c) attachment of such property of the defendant which the court deems necessary to recover damages, costs or other pecuniary remedies which may be finally awarded to the plaintiff.", "question": "According to Section 66, what is provided regarding relief in suits for infringement?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) The order of injunction under sub-section (1) may include an ex parte injunction or any interlocutory order for any of the following matters, namely:— (a) discovery of documents"], "answer_start": [195]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000422", "title": "Section 67: Opinion of scientific adviser", "context": "(1) When the court has to form an opinion upon any question of fact or a scientific issue, such court may appoint an independent scientific adviser to suggest it or to inquire into and report upon the matter to enable it to from the desired opinion. (2) The scientific adviser may be paid such remuneration or expenses as the court may fix. Offences, penalties and procedure", "question": "Who may appoint an independent scientific adviser to suggest it or to inquire into and report upon the matter to enable it to fr?", "answers": {"text": ["When the court has to form an opinion upon any question of fact or a scientific issue, such court"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000423", "title": "Section 67: Opinion of scientific adviser", "context": "(1) When the court has to form an opinion upon any question of fact or a scientific issue, such court may appoint an independent scientific adviser to suggest it or to inquire into and report upon the matter to enable it to from the desired opinion. (2) The scientific adviser may be paid such remuneration or expenses as the court may fix. Offences, penalties and procedure", "question": "What may When the court has to form an opinion upon any question of fact or a scientific issue, such court do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["appoint an independent scientific adviser to suggest it or to inquire into and report upon the matter to enable it to from the desired opinion"], "answer_start": [106]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000424", "title": "Section 67: Opinion of scientific adviser", "context": "(1) When the court has to form an opinion upon any question of fact or a scientific issue, such court may appoint an independent scientific adviser to suggest it or to inquire into and report upon the matter to enable it to from the desired opinion. (2) The scientific adviser may be paid such remuneration or expenses as the court may fix. Offences, penalties and procedure", "question": "What may The scientific adviser do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be paid such remuneration or expenses as the court may fix"], "answer_start": [281]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000425", "title": "Section 67: Opinion of scientific adviser", "context": "(1) When the court has to form an opinion upon any question of fact or a scientific issue, such court may appoint an independent scientific adviser to suggest it or to inquire into and report upon the matter to enable it to from the desired opinion. (2) The scientific adviser may be paid such remuneration or expenses as the court may fix. Offences, penalties and procedure", "question": "What does Section 67 state about opinion of scientific adviser?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) When the court has to form an opinion upon any question of fact or a scientific issue, such court may appoint an independent scientific adviser to suggest it or to inquire into and report upon the matter to enable it to from the desired opinion"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000426", "title": "Section 67: Opinion of scientific adviser", "context": "(1) When the court has to form an opinion upon any question of fact or a scientific issue, such court may appoint an independent scientific adviser to suggest it or to inquire into and report upon the matter to enable it to from the desired opinion. (2) The scientific adviser may be paid such remuneration or expenses as the court may fix. Offences, penalties and procedure", "question": "According to Section 67, what is provided regarding opinion of scientific adviser?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) The scientific adviser may be paid such remuneration or expenses as the court may fix"], "answer_start": [250]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000427", "title": "Section 68: Prohibition to apply the denomination of a registered variety", "context": "(1) No person other than the breeder of a variety registered under this Act or a registered licensee or a registered agent thereof shall use the denomination of that variety in the manner as may be prescribed. (2) A person shall be deemed to apply the denomination of a variety registered under this Act who— (a) applies it to the variety itself; or (b) applies it to any package in or with which the variety is sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession such package for sale or for any purpose of trade or production; or (c) places, encloses or annexes the variety which is sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or production, in or with any package or other thing to which the denomination of such variety registered under this Act has been applied; or (d) uses the denomination of such variety registered under this Act in any manner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the variety or its propagating material in connection with which it is used is designated or described by that denomination; or (e) in relation to the variety uses such denomination in any advertisement, invoice, catalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial document and such variety is delivered to a person in pursuance of a request or order made by reference to the denomination as so used.", "question": "Who shall use the denomination of that variety in the manner as may be prescribed?", "answers": {"text": ["No person other than the breeder of a variety registered under this Act or a registered licensee or a registered agent thereof"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000428", "title": "Section 68: Prohibition to apply the denomination of a registered variety", "context": "(1) No person other than the breeder of a variety registered under this Act or a registered licensee or a registered agent thereof shall use the denomination of that variety in the manner as may be prescribed. (2) A person shall be deemed to apply the denomination of a variety registered under this Act who— (a) applies it to the variety itself; or (b) applies it to any package in or with which the variety is sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession such package for sale or for any purpose of trade or production; or (c) places, encloses or annexes the variety which is sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or production, in or with any package or other thing to which the denomination of such variety registered under this Act has been applied; or (d) uses the denomination of such variety registered under this Act in any manner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the variety or its propagating material in connection with which it is used is designated or described by that denomination; or (e) in relation to the variety uses such denomination in any advertisement, invoice, catalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial document and such variety is delivered to a person in pursuance of a request or order made by reference to the denomination as so used.", "question": "What shall No person other than the breeder of a variety registered under this Act or a registered licensee or a registered agent thereof do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["use the denomination of that variety in the manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [137]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000429", "title": "Section 68: Prohibition to apply the denomination of a registered variety", "context": "(1) No person other than the breeder of a variety registered under this Act or a registered licensee or a registered agent thereof shall use the denomination of that variety in the manner as may be prescribed. (2) A person shall be deemed to apply the denomination of a variety registered under this Act who— (a) applies it to the variety itself; or (b) applies it to any package in or with which the variety is sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession such package for sale or for any purpose of trade or production; or (c) places, encloses or annexes the variety which is sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or production, in or with any package or other thing to which the denomination of such variety registered under this Act has been applied; or (d) uses the denomination of such variety registered under this Act in any manner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the variety or its propagating material in connection with which it is used is designated or described by that denomination; or (e) in relation to the variety uses such denomination in any advertisement, invoice, catalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial document and such variety is delivered to a person in pursuance of a request or order made by reference to the denomination as so used.", "question": "What shall A person do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be deemed to apply the denomination of a variety registered under this Act who— (a) applies it to the variety itself"], "answer_start": [229]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000430", "title": "Section 68: Prohibition to apply the denomination of a registered variety", "context": "(3) A denomination shall be deemed to be applied to a variety whether it is woven in, impressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, such variety or to any package or other thing.", "question": "What shall A denomination do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be deemed to be applied to a variety whether it is woven in, impressed on, or otherwise worked into, or annexed or affixed to, such variety or to any package or other thing"], "answer_start": [25]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000431", "title": "Section 68: Prohibition to apply the denomination of a registered variety", "context": "(1) No person other than the breeder of a variety registered under this Act or a registered licensee or a registered agent thereof shall use the denomination of that variety in the manner as may be prescribed. (2) A person shall be deemed to apply the denomination of a variety registered under this Act who— (a) applies it to the variety itself; or (b) applies it to any package in or with which the variety is sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession such package for sale or for any purpose of trade or production; or (c) places, encloses or annexes the variety which is sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or production, in or with any package or other thing to which the denomination of such variety registered under this Act has been applied; or (d) uses the denomination of such variety registered under this Act in any manner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the variety or its propagating material in connection with which it is used is designated or described by that denomination; or (e) in relation to the variety uses such denomination in any advertisement, invoice, catalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial document and such variety is delivered to a person in pursuance of a request or order made by reference to the denomination as so used.", "question": "What does Section 68 state about prohibition to apply the denomination of a registered variety?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) No person other than the breeder of a variety registered under this Act or a registered licensee or a registered agent thereof shall use the denomination of that variety in the manner as may be prescribed"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000432", "title": "Section 68: Prohibition to apply the denomination of a registered variety", "context": "(1) No person other than the breeder of a variety registered under this Act or a registered licensee or a registered agent thereof shall use the denomination of that variety in the manner as may be prescribed. (2) A person shall be deemed to apply the denomination of a variety registered under this Act who— (a) applies it to the variety itself; or (b) applies it to any package in or with which the variety is sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession such package for sale or for any purpose of trade or production; or (c) places, encloses or annexes the variety which is sold, or exposed for sale, or had in possession for sale or for any purpose of trade or production, in or with any package or other thing to which the denomination of such variety registered under this Act has been applied; or (d) uses the denomination of such variety registered under this Act in any manner reasonably likely to lead to the belief that the variety or its propagating material in connection with which it is used is designated or described by that denomination; or (e) in relation to the variety uses such denomination in any advertisement, invoice, catalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial document and such variety is delivered to a person in pursuance of a request or order made by reference to the denomination as so used.", "question": "According to Section 68, what is provided regarding prohibition to apply the denomination of a registered variety?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) A person shall be deemed to apply the denomination of a variety registered under this Act who— (a) applies it to the variety itself"], "answer_start": [210]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000437", "title": "Section 70: Penalty for applying false denomination, etc", "context": "(1) Any person who— (a) applies any false denomination to a variety; or (b) indicates the false name of a country or place or false name and address of the breeder of a variety registered under this Act in the course of trading such variety, shall, unless he proves that he acted, without intend to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months but which may extend to two years, or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both.", "question": "What is the punishment for applying false denomination, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months but which may extend to two years, or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both"], "answer_start": [327]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000438", "title": "Section 70: Penalty for applying false denomination, etc", "context": "(1) Any person who— (a) applies any false denomination to a variety; or (b) indicates the false name of a country or place or false name and address of the breeder of a variety registered under this Act in the course of trading such variety, shall, unless he proves that he acted, without intend to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months but which may extend to two years, or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both.", "question": "What does Section 70 state about penalty for applying false denomination, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) Any person who— (a) applies any false denomination to a variety"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000439", "title": "Section 70: Penalty for applying false denomination, etc", "context": "(1) Any person who— (a) applies any false denomination to a variety; or (b) indicates the false name of a country or place or false name and address of the breeder of a variety registered under this Act in the course of trading such variety, shall, unless he proves that he acted, without intend to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months but which may extend to two years, or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both.", "question": "Under Section 70, what is one provision mentioned regarding penalty for applying false denomination, etc?", "answers": {"text": ["applies any false denomination to a variety"], "answer_start": [24]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000443", "title": "Section 73: Penalty for subsequent offence", "context": "Whoever, having already been convicted of an offence under this Act is again convicted of such offence shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to three years, or with fine which shall not be less than two lakh rupees but which may extend to twenty lakh rupees, or with both.", "question": "What is the punishment for subsequent offence?", "answers": {"text": ["imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to three years, or with fine which shall not be less than two lakh rupees but which may extend to twenty lakh rupees, or with both"], "answer_start": [176]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000444", "title": "Section 74: No offence in certain cases", "context": "The provisions of this Act relating to offences shall be subject to the right created as recognised by this Act and no act or omission shall be deemed to be an offence under the provisions of this Act if such act or omission is permissible under this Act.", "question": "What shall The provisions of this Act relating to offences do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be subject to the right created as recognised by this Act and no act or omission shall be deemed to be an offence under the provisions of this Act if such act or omission is permissible under this Act"], "answer_start": [54]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000445", "title": "Section 74: No offence in certain cases", "context": "The provisions of this Act relating to offences shall be subject to the right created as recognised by this Act and no act or omission shall be deemed to be an offence under the provisions of this Act if such act or omission is permissible under this Act.", "question": "What does Section 74 state about no offence in certain cases?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this Act relating to offences shall be subject to the right created as recognised by this Act and no act or omission shall be deemed to be an offence under the provisions of this Act if such act or omission is permissible under this Act"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000449", "title": "Section 77: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment, if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he had exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section,— (a) \"company\" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and (b) \"director\", in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "What does \"company\" mean?", "answers": {"text": ["any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and"], "answer_start": [1201]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000450", "title": "Section 77: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment, if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he had exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section,— (a) \"company\" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and (b) \"director\", in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "What does \"director\" mean in relation to a firm?", "answers": {"text": ["a partner in the firm"], "answer_start": [1326]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000451", "title": "Section 77: Offences by companies", "context": "(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment, if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he had exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section,— (a) \"company\" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and (b) \"director\", in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.", "question": "Under Section 77, what is one provision mentioned regarding offences by companies?", "answers": {"text": ["\"company\" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals"], "answer_start": [1185]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000452", "title": "Section 78: Protection of security of India", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Authority or the Registrar shall— (a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a variety or any application relating to the registration of a variety under this Act, which it considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action regarding the cancellation of registration of such varieties registered under this Act which the Central Government may by notification in the Official Gazette specify in the interest of the security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression \"security of India\" means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of any produce of any variety registered under this Act directly or indirectly for the purposes of war or military establishment or for the purposes of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "Who shall — (a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a variety or any application relating to the registra?", "answers": {"text": ["the Authority or the Registrar"], "answer_start": [48]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000453", "title": "Section 78: Protection of security of India", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Authority or the Registrar shall— (a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a variety or any application relating to the registration of a variety under this Act, which it considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action regarding the cancellation of registration of such varieties registered under this Act which the Central Government may by notification in the Official Gazette specify in the interest of the security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression \"security of India\" means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of any produce of any variety registered under this Act directly or indirectly for the purposes of war or military establishment or for the purposes of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "What shall the Authority or the Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["— (a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a variety or any application relating to the registration of a variety under this Act, which it considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India"], "answer_start": [84]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000454", "title": "Section 78: Protection of security of India", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Authority or the Registrar shall— (a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a variety or any application relating to the registration of a variety under this Act, which it considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action regarding the cancellation of registration of such varieties registered under this Act which the Central Government may by notification in the Official Gazette specify in the interest of the security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression \"security of India\" means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of any produce of any variety registered under this Act directly or indirectly for the purposes of war or military establishment or for the purposes of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "What does Section 78 state about protection of security of india?", "answers": {"text": ["Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Authority or the Registrar shall— (a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a variety or any application relating to the registration of a variety under this Act, which it considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000455", "title": "Section 78: Protection of security of India", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Authority or the Registrar shall— (a) not disclose any information relating to the registration of a variety or any application relating to the registration of a variety under this Act, which it considers prejudicial to the interest of the security of India; and (b) take any action regarding the cancellation of registration of such varieties registered under this Act which the Central Government may by notification in the Official Gazette specify in the interest of the security of India. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expression \"security of India\" means any action necessary for the security of India which relates to the use of any produce of any variety registered under this Act directly or indirectly for the purposes of war or military establishment or for the purposes of war or other emergency in international relations.", "question": "According to Section 78, what is provided regarding protection of security of india?", "answers": {"text": ["and (b) take any action regarding the cancellation of registration of such varieties registered under this Act which the Central Government may by notification in the Official Gazette specify in the interest of the security of India"], "answer_start": [311]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000456", "title": "Section 79: Implied warranty on sale of registered variety, etc", "context": "Where a denomination of a variety or its propagating material or essentially derived variety or its propagating material registered under this Act has been applied to the variety or its propagating material or essentially derived variety or its propagating material, as the case may be, on sale or in the contract for sale of such variety or its propagating material or essentially derived variety or its propagating material, as the case may be, the seller shall be deemed to warrant that the denomination is a genuine denomination and not falsely applied, unless the contrary is expressed in writing signed by or on behalf of the seller and delivered at the time of the sale of the variety or its propagating material or essentially derived variety or its propagating material, as the case may be, or contract to and accepted by the buyer.", "question": "Who may be, on sale or in the contract for sale of such variety or its propagating material or essentially derived variety or it?", "answers": {"text": ["as the case"], "answer_start": [267]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000457", "title": "Section 80: Death of party to a proceeding", "context": "If a person who is a party to a proceeding under this Act (not being a proceeding in a court) dies pending the proceeding, the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, may, on request, and on proof to the satisfaction of such Authority or Registrar, of the transmission of the interest of the deceased person, substitute in the proceedings his successor in interest in his place, or, if the Authority or the Registrar is of opinion that the interest of the deceased person is sufficiently represented by the surviving party, permit the proceedings to continue without the substitution of his successor in interest.", "question": "Who may be, may, on request, and on proof to the satisfaction of such Authority or Registrar, of the transmission of the interes?", "answers": {"text": ["the Authority or the Registrar, as the case"], "answer_start": [123]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000459", "title": "Section 82: Evidence of entry in Register, etc., and things done by the Authority and the Registrar", "context": "(1) A copy of any entry in the Register, or of any document issued under this Act purporting to be certified by the Authority or the Registrar and sealed with the seal of such Authority or Registrar, as the case may be, shall be admitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without further proof or production of the original. (2) A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, as to any entry, matter or things that such Authority or Registrar is authorised by this Act or the rules to make or do shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made, and of the content thereof, or of the matter or things having been done or not done.", "question": "Who may be, as to any entry, matter or things that such Authority or Registrar is authorised by this Act or the rules to make or?", "answers": {"text": ["A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Authority or the Registrar, as the case"], "answer_start": [344]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000460", "title": "Section 82: Evidence of entry in Register, etc., and things done by the Authority and the Registrar", "context": "(1) A copy of any entry in the Register, or of any document issued under this Act purporting to be certified by the Authority or the Registrar and sealed with the seal of such Authority or Registrar, as the case may be, shall be admitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without further proof or production of the original. (2) A certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, as to any entry, matter or things that such Authority or Registrar is authorised by this Act or the rules to make or do shall be prima facie evidence of the entry having been made, and of the content thereof, or of the matter or things having been done or not done.", "question": "What does Section 82 state about evidence of entry in register, etc., and things done by the authority and the registrar?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) A copy of any entry in the Register, or of any document issued under this Act purporting to be certified by the Authority or the Registrar and sealed with the seal of such Authority or Registrar, as the case may be, shall be admitted in evidence in all courts and in all proceedings without further proof or production of the original"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000461", "title": "Section 83: Authority, Registrar and other officers not compellable to production of Register, etc", "context": "The Authority or the Registrar or any officer working under the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, shall not, in any legal proceedings, be compelled to produce the Register or any other document in its or his custody, the content of which can be proved by the production of a certified copy issued under this Act in the prescribed manner or to appear as a witness to prove the matter therein recorded unless by order of the court made for special cause.", "question": "Who may be, shall not, in any legal proceedings, be compelled to produce the Register or any other document in its or his custod?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority or the Registrar or any officer working under the Authority or the Registrar, as the case"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000462", "title": "Section 84: Document open to public inspection", "context": "Any person may, on an application to the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the Register or any other document in any proceedings under this Act pending before such Authority or Registrar or may inspect such entry or document.", "question": "Who may on an application to the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, and on payment of such fees as may be prescribe?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000463", "title": "Section 84: Document open to public inspection", "context": "Any person may, on an application to the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the Register or any other document in any proceedings under this Act pending before such Authority or Registrar or may inspect such entry or document.", "question": "What does Section 84 state about document open to public inspection?", "answers": {"text": ["Any person may, on an application to the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the Register or any other document in any proceedings under this Act pending before such Authority or Registrar or may inspect such entry or document"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000464", "title": "Section 85: Report of Authority to be placed before Parliament", "context": "The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report regarding the performance of the Authority under this Act.", "question": "Who shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report regarding the performance of the Authority unde?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000465", "title": "Section 85: Report of Authority to be placed before Parliament", "context": "The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report regarding the performance of the Authority under this Act.", "question": "What shall The Central Government do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report regarding the performance of the Authority under this Act"], "answer_start": [29]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000466", "title": "Section 85: Report of Authority to be placed before Parliament", "context": "The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report regarding the performance of the Authority under this Act.", "question": "What does Section 85 state about report of authority to be placed before parliament?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report regarding the performance of the Authority under this Act"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000467", "title": "Section 86: Government to be bound", "context": "The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.", "question": "What shall The provisions of this Act do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be binding on the Government"], "answer_start": [33]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000468", "title": "Section 86: Government to be bound", "context": "The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.", "question": "On whom shall the provisions of this Act be binding?", "answers": {"text": ["the Government"], "answer_start": [47]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000469", "title": "Section 86: Government to be bound", "context": "The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.", "question": "What does Section 86 state about government to be bound?", "answers": {"text": ["The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000470", "title": "Section 87: Proceedings before Authority or Registrar", "context": "All proceedings before the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, relating to registration of variety or essentially derived variety, registration of agent, registration of licence or registration of compulsory licensing under this Act shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) and the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be a civil court for the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).", "question": "Who may be, relating to registration of variety or essentially derived variety, registration of agent, registration of licence o?", "answers": {"text": ["All proceedings before the Authority or the Registrar, as the case"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000471", "title": "Section 88: Protection of action taken in good faith", "context": "No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government, or against the Chairperson, or members, or the Registrar or any person acting under such Government, Authority or Registrar under the provisions of this Act, for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act or any rule, regulation, scheme or order made thereunder.", "question": "Who shall lie against the Central Government, or against the Chairperson, or members, or the Registrar or any person acting under ?", "answers": {"text": ["No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000472", "title": "Section 89: Bar of jurisdiction", "context": "No civil court shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which the Authority or the Registrar 1*** is empowered by or under this Act to determine.", "question": "Who shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which the Authority or the Registrar 1*** is empowered by or under this Act t?", "answers": {"text": ["No civil court"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000473", "title": "Section 89: Bar of jurisdiction", "context": "No civil court shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which the Authority or the Registrar 1*** is empowered by or under this Act to determine.", "question": "What shall No civil court do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which the Authority or the Registrar 1*** is empowered by or under this Act to determine"], "answer_start": [21]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000474", "title": "Section 89: Bar of jurisdiction", "context": "No civil court shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which the Authority or the Registrar 1*** is empowered by or under this Act to determine.", "question": "What does Section 89 state about bar of jurisdiction?", "answers": {"text": ["No civil court shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which the Authority or the Registrar 1*** is empowered by or under this Act to determine"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000475", "title": "Section 90: Members and staff of Authority, etc., to be public servants", "context": "The Chairperson, members, officers and other employees of the Authority and the Registrar-General and the officers and other employees working under him shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).", "question": "What shall The Chairperson, members, officers and other employees of the Authority and the Registrar-General and the officers and other employees working under him do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)"], "answer_start": [159]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000476", "title": "Section 90: Members and staff of Authority, etc., to be public servants", "context": "The Chairperson, members, officers and other employees of the Authority and the Registrar-General and the officers and other employees working under him shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).", "question": "What does Section 90 state about members and staff of authority, etc., to be public servants?", "answers": {"text": ["The Chairperson, members, officers and other employees of the Authority and the Registrar-General and the officers and other employees working under him shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000477", "title": "Section 91: Exemption from tax on wealth and income", "context": "Notwithstanding anything contained in the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (27 of 1957), the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), or any other enactment for the time being in force relating to tax on wealth, income, profits or gains, the Authority shall not be liable to pay wealth-tax, income-tax or any other tax in respect of its wealth, income, profits or gains derived.", "question": "What shall the Authority not be liable to pay under Section 91?", "answers": {"text": ["wealth-tax, income-tax or any other tax in respect of its wealth, income, profits or gains derived"], "answer_start": [261]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000482", "title": "Section 93: Power of Central Government to give directions", "context": "The Central Government may give directions to the Authority as it may think necessary in the public interest for the execution of all or any of the functions of the Authority under any provision of this Act or rules and regulations made thereunder.", "question": "Who may give directions to the Authority as it may think necessary in the public interest for the execution of all or any of the?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000483", "title": "Section 93: Power of Central Government to give directions", "context": "The Central Government may give directions to the Authority as it may think necessary in the public interest for the execution of all or any of the functions of the Authority under any provision of this Act or rules and regulations made thereunder.", "question": "What may The Central Government do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["give directions to the Authority as it may think necessary in the public interest for the execution of all or any of the functions of the Authority under any provision of this Act or rules and regulations made thereunder"], "answer_start": [27]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000484", "title": "Section 93: Power of Central Government to give directions", "context": "The Central Government may give directions to the Authority as it may think necessary in the public interest for the execution of all or any of the functions of the Authority under any provision of this Act or rules and regulations made thereunder.", "question": "What does Section 93 state about power of central government to give directions?", "answers": {"text": ["The Central Government may give directions to the Authority as it may think necessary in the public interest for the execution of all or any of the functions of the Authority under any provision of this Act or rules and regulations made thereunder"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000487", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(1) The Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder to carry out the provisions of this Act.", "question": "Who may with the previous approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations consiste?", "answers": {"text": ["The Authority"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000488", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(1) The Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder to carry out the provisions of this Act.", "question": "What may The Authority do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["with the previous approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder to carry out the provisions of this Act"], "answer_start": [23]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000489", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Under Section 95, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12"], "answer_start": [166]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000490", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Under Section 95, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12"], "answer_start": [249]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000491", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Under Section 95, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15"], "answer_start": [357]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000492", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Under Section 95, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17"], "answer_start": [491]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000493", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Under Section 95, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17"], "answer_start": [635]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000494", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Under Section 95, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17"], "answer_start": [742]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000495", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Under Section 95, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18"], "answer_start": [877]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000496", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Under Section 95, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19"], "answer_start": [956]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000497", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Under Section 95, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27"], "answer_start": [1044]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000498", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Under Section 95, what is one matter mentioned in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28"], "answer_start": [1219]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000499", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Under Section 95, what is one matter referred to in this provision?", "answers": {"text": ["the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27"], "answer_start": [1044]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000500", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Who may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-sectio?", "answers": {"text": ["In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations"], "answer_start": [4]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000501", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "What may In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12"], "answer_start": [104]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000502", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "What shall the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17"], "answer_start": [565]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000503", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Who may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17?", "answers": {"text": ["the time within which the Registrar"], "answer_start": [742]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000504", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "What may the time within which the Registrar do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17"], "answer_start": [782]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000505", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "Who may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28?", "answers": {"text": ["the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder"], "answer_start": [1219]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000506", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "What may the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28"], "answer_start": [1281]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000507", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(1) The Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder to carry out the provisions of this Act.", "question": "What does Section 95 state about power to make regulations?", "answers": {"text": ["(1) The Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder to carry out the provisions of this Act"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000508", "title": "Section 95: Power to make regulations", "context": "(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12; (b) the term of office and the conditions of service of the Registrars under sub-section (5) of section 12; (c) the criteria of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability for registration of extant variety under sub-section (2) of section 15; (d) the manner in which a single and distinct denomination to a variety shall be assigned by the applicant under sub-section (1) of section 17; (e) the matters governing the assignment of denomination to a variety under sub-section (2) of section 17; (f) the time within which the Registrar may require the applicant to propose another denomination under sub-section (3) of section 17; (g) the form of application under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18; (h) the standards for evaluating seed during tests under sub-section (1) of section 19; (i) the quantity of seeds or propagating material including parental line seeds to be deposited by a breeder and the time to be specified under sub-section (1) of section 27; (j) the limitations and conditions subject to which a breeder may authorise a person to produce, sell, market or otherwise deal with variety under sub-section (2) of section 28; (k) the form for authorisation under sub-section (3) of section 28.", "question": "What does Section 95 state about power to make regulations?", "answers": {"text": ["(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) duties and jurisdiction of the Registrars under sub-section (4) of section 12"], "answer_start": [0]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000554", "title": "Section 97: Rules, regulations and schemes to be laid before Parliament", "context": "Every rule and every regulation and every scheme made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or regulation or scheme or both Houses agree that the rule or regulation or scheme should not be made, the rule or regulation or scheme shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule or regulation or scheme.", "question": "What shall so, however, that any such modification or annulment do under this section?", "answers": {"text": ["be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule or regulation or scheme"], "answer_start": [749]}}
{"id": "ppvfr_000555", "title": "Section 97: Rules, regulations and schemes to be laid before Parliament", "context": "Every rule and every regulation and every scheme made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or regulation or scheme or both Houses agree that the rule or regulation or scheme should not be made, the rule or regulation or scheme shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule or regulation or scheme.", "question": "According to Section 97, what is provided regarding rules, regulations and schemes to be laid before parliament?", "answers": {"text": ["so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule or regulation or scheme"], "answer_start": [690]}}