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110. Particulars of the qualifying examination for patent agents.—

(1) The qualifying examination referred to in clause (c) (ii) of sub-section (1) of section 126 shall consist of a written test and a viva voce examination.

(2) The qualifying examination shall consist of the following papers and marks, namely:

Paper I —Patents Act and Rules                                    100

Paper II—Drafting and interpretation of patent
specifications and other documents                            100

Viva Voce                                                                            50

(3) A candidate shall be required to secure a minimum of fifty marks in paper I and paper II and shall be declared to have passed the examination only, if he obtains an aggregate of sixty percent of the total marks.