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Publication of Patent Application


The Journal by Patent Office is published every Friday with all the details mentioned above. In addition, the patent must be granted after the expiry of six months, i.e., from the date of publication in the patent journal.

09 Dec 2021 by Bhawna Arora

Types of Patent Applications


Patent law in India allows the applicant to file following types of patent applications; Provisional application, complete application, International application (PCT), Patent of addition and division.

28 Dec 2018 by Archi Bhatia

Complete Guide on Patent Application


The patent is the approach of preserving intellectual property by acquiring an absolute right over an invention. The invention should provide a new technical way or process of taking action regarding a product.

28 Feb 2022 by Rashmita Das

How Do I Write a Good Provisional Patent Application?


A provisional patent application is the first official step towards obtaining patent protection. The provisional patent application is a legal document that is submitted with the Patent Office to seek priority date for your patent application.

04 Nov 2018 by Archi Bhatia

Amendment and Specification of Patent Application


The Patents Act, 1970 provides for amendment of a patent application or a complete specification or any other related documents either before grant of the patent or after the patent is granted.

18 Dec 2021 by Vibha Oswal

Apple Patent’s Application hints at Foldable Design

A recent patent application is filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) which indicates a foldable screen design for Apple iPhone.
20 Feb 2019 by Tanya Sharma

How Have Patent Rules Evolved in India?


Patent protection is an industrial property, meaning, it's an intellectual property asset that has industrial use. The roots of Patents in the Indian legislature can be traced to the 1856 - when the first Patents Act was introduced.

26 Oct 2018 by Archi Bhatia

Who is a Patent Agent? How can you become a Patent Agent?

In India, prosecution of a patent before the Controller of Patents can only be done through a registered patent agent. A patent agent is a person registered under the Patent Act to act as an agent to draft and file a patent application.
22 Dec 2021 by Vibha Oswal

Design Patent Guide


Design patents are a means of protecting intellectual property to the extent of its ornate appearances or visual traits. In simpler words, designs patents are used to protect the look and appearance and do not include its functional characteristics.

04 Jan 2022 by Srijita Goswami

Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP)


Startups are companies that work on some unique ideas, but they might lack an evolved business model, financial assistance, or proper management to reach their ultimate business goal.

18 Nov 2021 by Bhawna Arora