The Act enacted in India in 1856 on Intellectual Property Rights was based on
Question and options
The Act enacted in India in 1856 on Intellectual Property Rights was based on
- American Patent Law 1810
- British Patent Law 1852
- The Patent Act 1850
- The Design Act of 1811
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - British Patent Law 1852
India's first patent legislation, Act VI of 1856, was based on the British Patent Law of 1852.
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