Section 156: Patent to bind Government

Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act, a patent shall have to all intents the like effect as against Government as it has against any person.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.

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