Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) published further amendments to Patent Rules in Gazette of India on 04 December 2019. Draft was open for submitting objections and suggestions from public for 30 day period which expires on 04 January 2019. Continue reading “Further amendments to Patent Rules Proposed”
Category: Patent Rules
The Act and the Rules have to expressly reflect the legislative intent to permit relaxation of time limits
The Delhi High Court has in a recent order clarified certain aspects of rule 138 of the Patents Rules of India. Continue reading “The Act and the Rules have to expressly reflect the legislative intent to permit relaxation of time limits”
Under Expedited Examination, IPO grants a case under less than a Year!
The Indian Patent Office [IPO] have recently again demonstrated their endevour to expedite processing of patent applications in India. Continue reading “Under Expedited Examination, IPO grants a case under less than a Year!”
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”
Amended Patent Rules introduces Expedited Request for Examination:
The Amended Patent Rules, 2016 of India that came into effect from 16 May 2016 have introduced Expedited Request for Examination for patent applications in India. Continue reading “Amended Patent Rules introduces Expedited Request for Examination:”
Amended Patent Rules, 2016 Notified
Amended Patent Rules, 2016 have come into force with effect from 16 May 2016. Continue reading “Amended Patent Rules, 2016 Notified”
