Patents | Examination, Revocation & Licensing

Request for Examination of Application for Patent – Form 18

• (i) Under Section 11B & Rule 24(1)

  • ₹4,000 (Natural/Startup/Small/Educational) | ₹20,000 (Others) – e-filing

  • ₹4,400 | ₹22,000 – physical filing

• (ii) Under Rule 20(4)(ii) (PCT National Phase)

  • ₹5,600 | ₹28,000 – e-filing

  • ₹6,150 | ₹30,800 – physical filing

Request for Expedited or Delayed Examination (Rule 24C) – Form 18A

• ₹8,000 / ₹60,000 (e-filing only)

• Not allowed in physical filing.

Conversion of Examination Request (Form 18 → Form 18A)

• ₹4,000 / ₹40,000 (e-filing only)

• Not allowed in physical filing.

Application for Revocation of a Patent (Section 85(1)) – Form 19

• ₹2,400 / ₹12,000 (e-filing)

• ₹2,650 / ₹13,200 (physical).

Application for Revision of Terms & Conditions of Licence (Section 88(4)) – Form 20

• ₹2,400 / ₹12,000 (e-filing)

• ₹2,650 / ₹13,200 (physical).

Request for Termination of Compulsory Licence (Section 94) – Form 21

• ₹2,400 / ₹12,000 (e-filing)

• ₹2,650 / ₹13,200 (physical).