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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.
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...
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...
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...
Form 27 is the statutory “Statement of Working” for Indian patents — this article explains its legal basis, new rules, format, compliance, and strategic tips.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Form 15 is the statutory “Application for Restoration of Patent” under Section 60; this article explains eligibility, procedure, contents, opposition, and key tips.
14 under the Indian Patents Act enables a “person interested” to oppose amendments, restorations, surrenders, compulsory licences, revisions, or clerical corrections — this...
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...