
Requirements & Forms for Patent Registration in India
Securing a patent in India is a pivotal step in safeguarding your intellectual property. The process requires strict adherence to legal and procedural requirements, including the submission of detailed forms and supporting documents.
Patent applicants must demonstrate that their invention meets the statutory criteria of novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability. The proper filing of requisite forms, within prescribed timelines, is critical to the successful prosecution of a patent application. Our Patent Lawyers in India, ensures that all necessary documentation is meticulously prepared and filed, facilitating a smooth and efficient path to securing your patent rights.
Requirements for Patent Registration in India
We require the following details/documents in order to file a patent application in India:
- Authorization of agent.
- Specifications in English.
- Sets of drawings.
- Priority document if priority is to be claimed (i.e. a certified copy of the specification as originally filed). In case the priority document is not in English, it must be accompanied by an attested or certified English translation thereof.
- Full name, address, occupation and nationality of both the inventor and the applicant (if an assignee) and full name, address, occupation and nationality of the applicant in the convention country, should be given.
- Details of all corresponding applications in other countries.
- Proof of the applicant's right to make the application within six months from the filing of the application.
- Declaration as to inventorship, signed by the applicant where priority has been claimed or where complete specification is filed after a provisional specification; can be filed within one month of filing of application or complete specification.
- Application Form 1 duly completed and signed along with
- the full name of the inventor and / or the applicant
- the name and designation of the person signing on behalf of the applicant
- Addresses and nationalities of all the inventors, applicants and also of the applicants in the convention country (if different from India) and
- Date of filing of the basic application in the convention country.
For your convenience, given below are some of the most relevant forms required during the process of Patent Registration in India