India
Supported patent filings

PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: 31 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: Yes
Language: English
Translation Extension: No
Excess Claims Fee: Yes*
Examination Request: Optional at filing or deferred
Country Notes:

* The excess claims fees are based on the application as published. However, an amendment only deleting claims may be submitted to reduce the claims fees.


• Other documents: Form 1 - Patents Act and Application for Grant of Patent which is not required at filing. This will be provided by the agent.


• Applicant status: where all applicants are natural persons, small entities, start-ups or educational institutions there is a reduction in official fees of 80%.

Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: Yes
Language: English
Translation Extension: No
Excess Claims Fee: Yes
Examination Request: Optional at filing or deferred
Country Notes:

• A certified copy of the Priority Document, along with a certified English translation (in case of non-English language) should be submitted at the time of filing the application. Late filing of these documents is possible within three months from the date of communication by the Controller of Patents, but will result in late fees, for drafting, preparing and filing petitions in order to submit the documents.


• Applicant status: where all applicants are natural persons, small entities, start-ups or educational institutions there is a reduction in official fees of 80%.

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