India Patent Requirements
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1.- Documents required for filing of Patent Application in India (PCT).
1. Complete Specification;
2. Drawings (if any);
3. Priority Documents;
4. Abstract;
5. International Search Report;
6. International Preliminary Examination Report;
7. WIPO Publication;
8. Power of Attorney
- Documents Required for Filing of Convention Application
1. Complete Specification
2. Drawings (if any)
3. Priority Documents (Certified copy of English translation)
4. Power of Attorney
-Power of Attorney can be filed any time within 90 days of filing of patent application.
-The Request for Examination must be filed within 36 months of priority date or the patent will lapse.
2.- Power of Attorney
3.-Patents in India
A Indian Patent is effective for a term of: 15 years (from the filing date).
Member of the Paris Convention: Yes
Member of the PCT: Yes
India Patent Office: Office of the Controller General of Patents
4.- Application Process
1. Patent Filing
2. Examination
3. Acceptance (Notice of Allowance) or rejection.
4. Payment of the Issue Fees.
5. The patentee shall pay annual fees beginning with the 3rd year.
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