Section 36 – THE PATENTS ACT, 1970

Secrecy directions to be periodically reviewed

(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 reconsidered by the Central Government at intervals of six
months or on a request made by the applicant which is found to be reasonable by the
Controller and if, on such reconsideration 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
Controllers shall thereupon revoke the directions previously given by him.
(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.

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