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Which of the following sections of the Patents Act, empowers the court to appoint an independent…

Section 115(1) of the Patents Act empowers a court to appoint an independent scientific adviser. The adviser may assist on questions of fact or opinion, but not on…

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Which of the following sections of the Patents Act, empowers the court to appoint an independent ‘Scientific Advisor’ to assist the court or to inquire and report upon any such question of fact or of opinion in any suit for infringement ?

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Section 115(1) of the Patents Act empowers a court to appoint an independent scientific adviser. The adviser may assist on questions of fact or opinion, but not on interpretation of law.

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