Patents | Oppositions, Hearings & Amendments

Opposition to Grant of Patent (Section 25)

• (i) Notice of Opposition (Sec. 25(2)) – Form 7

  • ₹8,000 / ₹40,000 (e-filing)

  • Not allowed for physical filing.

• (ii) Representation Opposing Grant (Sec. 25(1)) – Form 7A

  • ₹4,000 / ₹20,000 (e-filing)

  • Not allowed for physical filing.

Giving Notice of Hearing Attendance (Rule 62(2))

• ₹1,500 / ₹7,500 (e-filing)

• ₹1,700 / ₹8,300 (physical).

Application Relating to Mention of Inventor (Section 28) – Form 8

• (i) Sec. 28(2): No fee.

• (ii) Sec. 28(3) or 28(7): ₹800 / ₹4,000 (e-filing) | ₹880 / ₹4,400 (physical).

Certificate of Inventorship (Rule 70A) – Form 8A

• ₹900 (e-filing, natural person etc.) | ₹1,000 (physical).

• Not applicable for “others”.

Request for Publication (Section 11A(2); Rule 24A) – Form 9

• ₹2,500 / ₹12,500 (e-filing)

• ₹2,750 / ₹13,750 (physical).

Application for Amendment of Patent (Section 44) – Form 10

• ₹2,400 / ₹12,000 (e-filing)

• ₹2,650 / ₹13,200 (physical).

Application for Directions of Controller (Section 51(1)/(2)) – Form 11

• ₹2,400 / ₹12,000 (e-filing)

• ₹2,650 / ₹13,200 (physical).

Request for Grant of a Patent (Sections 26(1), 52(2)) – Form 12

• ₹2,400 / ₹12,000 (e-filing)

• ₹2,650 / ₹13,200 (physical).

Request for Converting Patent of Addition to Independent Patent (Section 55(1))

• ₹2,400 / ₹12,000 (e-filing)

• ₹2,650 / ₹13,200 (physical).