Section 132 Indian Patents Act 1970
Section 132 of the Indian Patents Act 1970
Section 132 of the Indian Patents Act 1970 is about Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents. It is under CHAPTER XXI of the Act. CHAPTER XXI is titled PATENT AGENTS.
Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents
Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit–
(a) the applicant for a patent *** from drafting any specification or appearing or acting before the Controller; or
(b) an advocate, not being a patent agent, from taking part in any [hearing before the Controller on behalf of a party who is taking part in any proceedings under this Act].
See also:
Section 131 Indian Patents Act 1970 (Power of Controller to refuse to deal with certain agents.)