Section 22 Patents Act 1970 deals with the SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE PATENT OFFICE. The CONTROLLER GENERAL OF PATENTS DESIGNS AND TRADE MARKS (CGPDTM) has jurisdiction over:
Aonly the Patents Office, with separate offices for designs and trade marks (cf. Patents Act 1970, Section 73; Trade Marks Act 1999, Section 3; Designs Act 2000, Section 3)
Bonly foreign filings in foreign offices (cf. Patents Act 1970, Section 73; Trade Marks Act 1999, Section 3; Designs Act 2000, Section 3)
CPatents, Designs, Trade Marks and Geographical Indications (CGPDTM is the consolidated controller for IPR offices)
Donly court matters relating to IPR enforcement in India (cf. Patents Act 1970, Section 73; Trade Marks Act 1999, Section 3; Designs Act 2000, Section 3)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Patents, Designs, Trade Marks and Geographical Indications (CGPDTM is the consolidated controller for IPR offices)
1. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) is the head of the consolidated Indian Intellectual Property Offices.
2. Statutory appointments: Section 73 Patents Act 1970; Section 3 Trade Marks Act 1999; Section 3 Designs Act 2000.
3. The CGPDTM administers patents, trade marks, designs, geographical indications.
4. Sub-offices are located in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai (Patent Office locations).
5. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: Patents Act 1970 / Copyright Act 1957 / Trade Marks Act 1999 — Patents Act 1970, Section 73; Trade Marks Act 1999, Section 3; Designs Act 2000, Section 3_
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