Over the years, the Indian Patents Act has received several amendments that have been in line with Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Subsequently, the Indian Patent Office has received modernisation in terms of a better IT infrastructure, automation, and electronic processing of patent applications. This has positively increased the functional efficiency and streamlined the procedures in tune with the international best practices. Significant changes have been made in terms of patenting procedures from time-to-time in accordance with the provisions of the amended Act and Rules. While also bringing in automation, electronic workflow, comprehensive e-filing, simplified and transparent procedures as well as an efficient public service delivery of IP services.
In view of the recent amendments in Patent Rules, revision of patent procedures and automation in almost all activities in the Indian Patent Office, Sagacious IP has developed a guide on filing patent applications in India, which will benefit the stakeholders and guide them in the right manner. Read more