The Indian Patent Office [IPO] on 3rd July 2017 has issued a public notice confirming generation and issuance of Patent Certificates has been fully automated. Continue reading “Automated process for Generation and Issuance of Patent Certificates”
Category: IPO
IPO launches mechanism for submission of Feedback
In view of the suggestions received during recent Stakeholders meeting, the Indian Patent Office (IPO) has made mechanism for submission of Feedback functional on their official website. Continue reading “IPO launches mechanism for submission of Feedback”
Office of CGPDTM launches Feedback system
In view of the suggestions received during recent Stakeholders meeting, a mechanism for submission of Feedback has been made functional on the official website of CGPDTM [https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/feedback]. Continue reading “Office of CGPDTM launches Feedback system”
Indian Patent Office initiates Official Fees Refund Process
In a first of its kind for Indian Patent Office, refund of official fees for closed cases has been started (subject to fulfillment of certain conditions). Continue reading “Indian Patent Office initiates Official Fees Refund Process”
IPO starts Auto allotment to Examiners and Paperless Patent Examination Reports
In order to rationalize the allotment of patent application to examiners for examination, an auto-allotment system has been implemented from 01 April 2016 by Indian Patent Office (IPO). Continue reading “IPO starts Auto allotment to Examiners and Paperless Patent Examination Reports”
IPO launches new Application Numbering format of Indian Patent Applications and Request for Examinations
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has adopted a new Application Numbering format of Indian Patent Applications and Request for Examinations (RFE) and made effective from 01 January 2016. However, Application Numbers/Request for examination numbers that have already been allotted shall continue to be maintained. Continue reading “IPO launches new Application Numbering format of Indian Patent Applications and Request for Examinations”
Filing of Working Statement is now Mandatory / Unavoidable
The Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks (CGPDTM) has recently issued Public Notice for information and compliance of all Patentees and License Holders. Continue reading “Filing of Working Statement is now Mandatory / Unavoidable”
