The Indian Patents Act, 1970 as amended and effective from January 1, 2005, lays down the following among others. 1. Eligibility, Procedures and Conditions for the Grant of Patents 2. Inventions and other subjects not patentable 3. The Act normally prevents third parties from making, using, selling or importing the patented production. 4. Working on a patent means that the patented product is produced in the country itself and is made available at reasonable prices and within a reasonable time.