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Form 31: Grace period
Form 31 is the new Indian patent form to claim the 12-month “grace period” under Section 31 - allowing filing despite certain prior public disclosures.
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Form 30: Miscellaneous form, to be used when no other form is prescribed
Form 30 under the Indian Patents Rules is the miscellaneous form used for communications or requests when no specific form is prescribed - this article explains its scope, usage, drafting, and key cautions.
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Form 29: Request for withdrawal of patent application
Form 29 is the formal request for voluntary withdrawal of a patent application in India - this article explains its statutory basis, procedure, refund implications, drafting format, and strategic use.
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Form 28: To be submitted by a small entity/startup/educational institution
Form 28 is the declaration for claiming small entity, startup, or educational institution status in Indian patent proceedings - this article explains its law, contents, timing, strategic importance, and pitfalls.
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Form 27: Statement regarding the working of the patented invention on commercial scale in India
Form 27 is the statutory “Statement of Working” for Indian patents — this article explains its legal basis, new rules, format, compliance, and strategic tips.
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Form 26: Form of authorization of a Patent Agent/or any person in a matter or proceeding under the Act
Form 26 is the legally prescribed power of attorney in Indian patent law - this article explains its statutory basis, contents, timing, revocation and best practices.
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Form 25: Request for permission for making patent application outside India
Form 25 is used in India to seek prior permission (Foreign Filing Licence) for filing a patent application outside India under Section 39; this article explains its law, procedure, conditions, and strategy.
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Form 24: Application for review/setting aside Controller’s decision/order
Form 24 permits a review or setting aside of a Controller’s decision under the Patents Act; this article explains its scope, procedure, grounds, and strategic tips.
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Form 23: Application for the restoration of the name in the register of Patent Agents
Form 23 is the prescribed application under the Indian Patents Rules for restoration of a Patent Agent’s name to the Register after removal; this article explains the legal basis, procedure, timelines, and drafting essentials.
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Form 22: Application for registration of Patent Agent
A clear, step-by-step guide to Form 22 under the Indian Patents Act - eligibility, process, documents, and fees for registration as a patent agent.
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Form 21: Request for termination of compulsory licence
Form 21 is the prescribed route under Indian law to seek termination of a compulsory licence; this blog explains its statutory basis, drafting essentials, procedure, jurisprudence, and strategic advice.
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Form 20: Application for revision of terms and conditions of licence
Form 20 is the statutory application under Indian patent law to seek revision of terms and conditions of a licence (especially a compulsory licence); this blog unpacks its legal basis, drafting essentials, procedure, and strategies.
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Form 19: Application for revocation of a patent for non-working
Form 19 is the prescribed form under Indian law for seeking revocation of a granted patent on grounds of non-working; this blog explains its statute, drafting essentials, procedure, and pitfalls.
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Form 18: Request for examination of application for patent
Form 18 is the formal “Request for Examination” in Indian patent law; this blog explains its legal foundations, timeline, drafting essentials, strategic choices, and recent rule changes.
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Form 17: Application for compulsory licence
Form 17 is the statutory application form under the Patents Act, 1970 for seeking a compulsory licence in India; this blog explains its procedure, drafting tips, pitfalls and jurisprudence.
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Form 16: Application for registration of a title/interest in a patent or share in it or registration of any document purporting to affect proprietorship of the patent
Form 16 is the statutory mechanism under Section 69 for registering an assignment, licence, transmission or other change in title or interest in a patent in India - explained with procedure, content, and strategic tips.
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Form 15: Application for restoration of patents
Form 15 is the statutory “Application for Restoration of Patent” under Section 60; this article explains eligibility, procedure, contents, opposition, and key tips.
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Form 14: Notice of opposition to amendment/restoration/surrender of patent/grant of compulsory licence or revision of terms thereof or to a correction of clerical errors
14 under the Indian Patents Act enables a “person interested” to oppose amendments, restorations, surrenders, compulsory licences, revisions, or clerical corrections — this article explains its scope, procedure, and strategy.
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Form 13: Application for amendment of the application for patent/complete specification
Form 13 is the statutory form under Section 57 of the Patents Act 1970 (Rule 81) for amendment of an application, complete specification or related documents—this article explains its use, limits, procedure, and practical tips.
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Form 12: Request for grant of patent
Form 12: Request for Grant of Patent under the Indian Patents Act, 1970, its legal basis, when to file, contents, procedure, practical tips, and strategic considerations.
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Form 11: Application for direction of the Controller
Form 11 under the Indian Patents Act is the “Application for Direction of the Controller” used mainly in co-ownership or assignment disputes — this article explains when, how, and why to use it under Section 51.