How to Obtain Indian Patents?
We give below the necessary information
which has been extracted from the "General Information for applicants for patents in
India" published by the patent office, Calcutta.
 General Procedure for Obtaining a Patent?
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Filing an
application for a patent accompanied by either a provisional specification or a complete
specification. |
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Filing complete
specification if a provisional specification accompaied the original application |
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Examination of
the application by the patent office |
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Acceptance of
the applications and advertisement of such acceptance in the official gazette. |
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Overcoming
opposition, if any, to the grant of a patent. |
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Sealing of the
patent |
Filing a Patent Application
The following documents are required
for filing an application for patent
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An application
made in the prescribed form 1 or 1A in triplicate |
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A provisional
specification drawn up in the prescribed Form 3 or a complete specification drawn up in
their prescribed Form 3A alongwith drawings, if any, in triplicate. In respect of a
convention application, it is necessary to file a complete specification. |
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A statement and
undertaking under Section 8 of the Act in the prescribed Form 4 in duplicate. |
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An abstract of
the invention disclosed in the specification. |
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In case of an
application made by an assignee, the proof of the right to make the application should
accompany if the application is not endorsed as prescribed. |
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A declaration in
respect of inventorship in Form 6. |
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A duly stamped
power of attorney in the prescribed Form 62 if the application is filed through an agent
or attorney. |
The number of forms may appear high but
these are simple to handle. These can be obtained from the nearest patent office.
Alternatively, you may like to contact a patent agent or attorney who would take care of
all the above aspects. The addresses of the patent offices are:-
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