Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024

In March 2024, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has notified the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 under the Patents Act, 1970 to streamline the patent process and foster innovation.

Key Provisions

  • Certificate of Inventorship introduced to recognize inventors’ contributions.
  • Time limit for filing examination requests reduced from 48 months to 31 months.
  • Foreign application filing details must be submitted within 3 months instead of 6 months.
  • Renewal fees reduced by 10% for advance electronic payments (minimum 4 years).
  • Patent working statements now required once every 3 years, instead of annually.

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