The Madras High Court held that delays in filing a request for examination can be condoned under exceptional circumstances, particularly when caused by agent errors. This case highlights…
Gaurav Mishra · 15 Nov 2022
The Indian Patent Office has introduced a new standardized format for patent application and examination request numbers, effective from 1 January 2016. This change aims to unify and…
Intellepedia · 4 Jan 2016
Filing a request for examination is a mandatory requirement for patent applications in India. The request must be made within 48 months, using Form-18 and the prescribed fee,…
Intellepedia · 24 Jan 2011