The Patents Act, 1970/Chapter 4

12. Examination of application

13. Search for anticipation by previous publication and by prior claim

14. Consideration of report of Examiner by Controller

15. Power of Controller to refuse or require amended applications in certain cases

16. Power of Controller to make orders respecting division of application

17. Power of Controller to make orders respecting dating of application

18. Power of Controller in cases of anticipation

19. Powers of Controller in case of potential infringement

20. Power of Controller to make orders regarding substitution of applicants, etc.

21. Time for putting application in order for acceptance

22. Acceptance of complete specification

23. Advertisement of acceptance of complete specification

24. Effect of acceptance of complete specification