India

PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 31 months

Language: English

Translation: Not required

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes, for claims over 10

Examination Request: A request for examination must be filed within 48 months from the priority date

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (POA) and Assignment are required

Annuities: Accumulated renewal fees are due upon grant for years 3-20 from the filing date and annually thereafter

PARIS CONVENTION - DIRECT FILING

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: English

Translation: Not required

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes, for claims over 10

Examination Request: A request for examination must be filed within 48 months from the priority date

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (POA), Assignment, and Certified copy of Priority document are required

Annuities: Accumulated renewal fees are due upon grant for years 3-20 from the filing date and annually thereafter

DESIGN APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 Years

Deadline: 6 months from priority date

Language: English

Translation: Not required

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: Substantive examination is automatically performed

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (POA) required at the time of filing; Certified copy of the priority document can be filed within 3 months with payment of extension fees

Annuities: Due annually starting from the 1st anniversary of the registration

TRADEMARK APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 Years

Deadline: 6 months from priority date

Language: English

Translation: Not required

Charge for Excess Claims: None

Examination Request: Examination not required

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (POA) required at the time of filing; Certified copy of the priority document must be filed within 2 months of filing

Annuities: Due every 10 years