95. Particulars of the qualifying examination for patent agents. - (1) The qualifying examination referred to in clause (ii) of sub-section (1) of section 126 shall consist of a Written test and a viva voce examination
(2) The written test shall consist of the following papers, namely: -
Subject
Maximum Marks
Paper I- Patents Act and rules 100
Paper II- Drafting and interpretation of patent
Specifications and other documents
100
(3) The qualifying marks for each written paper and for the viva voce examination, shall be 40 percent and 60 percent respectively, and a candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination only if he obtains an aggregate of 50 percent of the total marks.
(4) A person who has functioned in the patent office under section 73 for a period of at least 10 years as Examiner or Controller or both shall be deemed to have passed the qualifying examination.
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