Site navigation

Invention, the primary or intended use of which would be injurious to public health is

Question and options

Invention, the primary or intended use of which would be injurious to public health is
  1. Patentable
  2. Not patentable
  3. Patentable to some extent
  4. Patentable with the consent of government

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Not patentable
Under Section 3(b) of the Patents Act, 1970, an invention whose primary or intended use would be contrary to public order or morality or cause serious prejudice to human health is not an invention, so it is not patentable.

Practice for these exams

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

More solved explanations in Patents Act, 1970