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Form 6: Claim or request regarding any change in applicant for patent
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Form 6: Claim or request regarding any change in applicant for patent

A clear Indian guide to Patent Form 6, when to use it, documents to attach, Sections 20(1), 20(4), 20(5), Rules 34-36, fees, and practical pitfalls.

Form 5: Declaration as to inventorship
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Form 5: Declaration as to inventorship

A focused India guide to Patent Form 5, when to file it, who signs, fixing inventorship errors, 2024 updates, and how it ties to proof of right.

Form 4: Request for extension of time or condonation of delay
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Form 4: Request for extension of time or condonation of delay

India’s Form 4, when to use it, what can be extended or condoned under the 2024 Patent Rules, fees, limits, and practical drafting tips with case-law context.

Form 3: Statement and undertaking
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Form 3: Statement and undertaking

A practical Indian guide to Patent Form 3 under Section 8, what to disclose, new 2024 timelines, case-law risks, and an easy, do-it-right checklist.

Form 2: Provisional/Complete Specification
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Form 2: Provisional/Complete Specification

Everything an Indian applicant must know about Patent Form 2, what goes into provisional versus complete specifications, drafting rules, and case-law backed tips.

Form 1: Application for grant of a patent
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Form 1: Application for grant of a patent

A clear, India-focused guide to Patent Form 1, who must file it, key fields, fees and categories, signatures, and common mistakes to avoid.

How much patent agent charge for a complete patent application? How much are government fees? A complete guide on cost of complete patent application in India
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How much patent agent charge for a complete patent application? How much are government fees? A complete guide on cost of complete patent application in India

Clear, current costs for a complete patent application in India, including patent agent charges and all government fees, with practical budgeting tips.

Challenges associated with patenting fintech technologies. Strategy and way forward.
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Challenges associated with patenting fintech technologies. Strategy and way forward.

Fintech patents in India face Section 3(k) hurdles. Here is a practical, case-anchored strategy to navigate business-method and software objections.

Patenting artificial intelligence and machine learning related inventions: key barriers, practical solutions, and the path to protection.
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Patenting artificial intelligence and machine learning related inventions: key barriers, practical solutions, and the path to protection.

AI and ML patents in India face Section 3(k) and enablement hurdles. This guide explains key barriers, winning strategies, and a clear path to protection.

Challenges associated with patenting software and algorithms. Strategy and way forward.
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Challenges associated with patenting software and algorithms. Strategy and way forward.

Software and algorithm patents in India face Section 3(k) hurdles. Here is a clear strategy to overcome objections and secure protection.

How long does it take to get a patent granted?
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How long does it take to get a patent granted?

How long does a patent grant take in India? Understand normal vs expedited timelines, 2024 rule changes, and what actually speeds up or slows down a grant.

How do I protect my patent in multiple countries?
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How do I protect my patent in multiple countries?

Planning to file patents abroad? Learn the India-specific steps, Paris Convention and PCT routes, timelines, costs, and enforcement tips to protect in many countries.

Can I patent a smell, color, or taste?
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Can I patent a smell, color, or taste?

Can a smell, colour, or taste be protected in India? Learn what is patentable, what can be a trademark, and how Indian courts treat non-traditional marks.

Can students file patents based on their final-year projects?
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Can students file patents based on their final-year projects?

Yes, students can patent their final-year projects. Here is how inventorship, ownership, timing, disclosure traps, CRI hurdles, fees, and fast tracks work in India.

What role do patents play in global climate innovation strategy?
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What role do patents play in global climate innovation strategy?

How patents shape global climate innovation, from disclosure and licensing to standards and access, with India-specific strategies that actually work.

Why is India considered strict in pharmaceutical patenting?
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Why is India considered strict in pharmaceutical patenting?

Why is India seen as strict on pharmaceutical patents? A clear guide to Section 3(d), evergreening, synergy under 3(e), 3(i) exclusions, oppositions, and key cases.

Can I file multiple patents for different aspects of the same product?
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Can I file multiple patents for different aspects of the same product?

Can you file multiple patents for different aspects of one product in India? A practical guide to unity of invention, divisionals, patents of addition, and double patenting.

India Specific Books on Intellectual Property
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India Specific Books on Intellectual Property

Curated list of India-specific intellectual property books for lawyers, startups and researchers - top Indian titles on patents, trademarks, copyright, designs & GIs.

Is my idea too simple to be patented? Can a simple idea be patented?
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Is my idea too simple to be patented? Can a simple idea be patented?

Simple ideas can be patented in India if they are new and non-obvious. Learn the inventive step test, Section 3 exclusions, and practical drafting checks.

Can I file a patent after publishing my research paper or thesis?
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Can I file a patent after publishing my research paper or thesis?

You can sometimes file a patent in India after a paper or thesis is public, but only within narrow grace windows. Here is what counts, what does not, and how Form 31 works.

What are IPC and CPC classifications in patents?
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What are IPC and CPC classifications in patents?

IPC and CPC are global patent classification systems. Here is how they work, how India uses them, and how to pick the right codes for searching and drafting.