Indian Patent Office
English: Indian Patent Office, abbreviation: IPO
Website: www.ipindia.gov.in
Indian Invention Patent Search: Intellectual Property India (ipindiaservices.gov.in)
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7 months
Indian invention patents need to undergo formality examination and substantive examination, and the applicant/anyone should submit a request for substantive examination within 48 months from the filing date.
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15 years
- Authorization Fee: None
- Annuity: The renewal fee is paid every 5 years. If the renewal fee is not paid within the time limit, it can be paid within the 6-month grace period and the penalty should be paid at the same time.
Indian Patent Office
English: Indian Patent Office, abbreviation: IPO
Website: www.ipindia.gov.in
Indian Invention Patent Search: Intellectual Property India (ipindiaservices.gov.in)
3-8 years
The IPO conducts formal and substantive examinations of design patent applications. The substantive examination starts automatically, and the applicant does not need to submit a separate substantive examination request.