1,000+ India Filings
Over 1,000 national phase applications filed in India for international clients.
National Phase Filing Services
Expert assistance for PCT national phase entry worldwide
India national phase filing with deadline tracking, plus multi-country fee comparison. Supporting foreign applicants entering patent systems globally.
Why File in India?
India offers a large and growing market for patent protection. With over 1.4 billion people and a rapidly expanding technology sector, securing patent rights in India is strategic for many global companies.
BananaIP Counsels has filed over 1,000 national phase applications in India for clients from 50+ countries. We handle the complete process from deadline tracking to grant, with transparent pricing and regular status updates.
For PCT applicants, India follows the 31-month deadline from the earliest priority date. The Request for Examination (RFE) must also be filed within 31 months (changed from 48 months in March 2024). We recommend filing RFE together with national phase entry.
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Approx Official Fee Estimates
India(31m)
INRNational Phase Entry₹8,000
Examination Fee₹20,000
United States(30m)
USDNational Phase Entry$320
Search$700
Examination Fee$800
Fees shown are official government fees only, approximate estimates based on publicly available information. BananaIP professional fees are available on request.
Our Filing Process
How we handle your India national phase entry
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Deadline Verification
We verify your priority date and calculate the exact 31-month deadline for India entry. We track this deadline and send reminders.
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Document Preparation
Preparation of Form 1, 2, 3, 5, Power of Attorney, and Request for Examination. All documents formatted per Indian Patent Office requirements.
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Filing & Payment
Electronic filing at the Indian Patent Office with payment of official fees. You receive filing receipt and application number within 24-48 hours.
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Prosecution Support
We handle examination reports, office actions, and all correspondence until grant. Regular status updates provided throughout.
India Filing Requirements
Key requirements for entering India national phase from your PCT application
Key Deadlines
- National Phase Entry
- 31 months from priority date
- Request for Examination
- 31 months from priority date
- (Changed from 48 months, March 2024)
- Language
- English accepted (no translation)
Important: The Indian Patent Office does not permit late national phase entry beyond 31 months. The 31-month deadline is strictly enforced with no extension available.
Required Documents
- Form 1 (Application)
- Form 2 (Specification)
- Form 3 (Statement of Undertaking)
- Form 5 (Declaration of Inventorship)
- Form 18 (Request for Examination)
- Power of Attorney
Fee Categories
- Natural Person: Reduced fees (individual inventors)
- Small Entity: Reduced fees (annual turnover criteria)
- Other/Corporate: Standard fees
- E-filing: 10% discount on official fees
Important Compliance
Section 8 Disclosure
Mandatory disclosure of all corresponding foreign applications
Must disclose status of related applications filed worldwide. Updates required within 6 months of any change. Non-compliance can invalidate the patent.
Working Statement (Form 27)
Commercial working statement required every three financial years post-grant
Patentees must file Form 27 every three financial years disclosing whether the patent is being commercially worked in India.
Other Jurisdictions: We coordinate national phase entries in the US, Europe, China, Japan, Korea, and 40+ other countries through our network of associate IP attorneys.
Why Choose BananaIP
Trusted by clients from 50+ countries for India patent filings
Transparent Pricing
Fixed fees quoted upfront. No hidden charges or surprises.
24-48 Hour Response
Quick turnaround on all enquiries and status updates.
End-to-End Service
From filing to grant, we handle everything including prosecution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about India national phase filing
India follows the 31-month deadline from the earliest priority date. This means you have 31 months from your first patent application (priority date) to enter India. Missing this deadline typically results in loss of rights to file in India, though late entry may be possible in exceptional circumstances with additional fees.
No translation is required if your PCT application is in English. India accepts English as a filing language. This is a significant advantage compared to countries like China, Japan, and Korea which require full translations.
The Request for Examination is a formal request asking the Indian Patent Office to examine your application. Since March 2024, the RFE deadline has been reduced from 48 months to 31 months from the priority date. We recommend filing RFE together with national phase entry to avoid missing this deadline.
The main official fees are: National Phase Filing Fee (Form:1) and Request for Examination Fee (Form18). Additional fees may apply for extra pages (over30) and extra claims (over10). Natural person applicants (individuals) receive significantly reduced fees compared to corporate applicants.
The typical timeline from filing to grant is 3-5 years, depending on the technology area and examination workload. Expedited examination is available for certain categories of applicants and technologies.
Yes, you can file a conventional application in India claiming priority from your home country application within 12 months of the priority date. However, the PCT route gives you more time (31 months) to decide and prepare your India filing.
Yes, India offers expedited examination under Rule 24C for eligible applicants:(1) DPIIT-registered startups;(2) Small entities;(3) Female applicants;(4) Government institutions and undertakings;(5) PCT applications designating India as ISA/IPEA;(6) Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) with partner offices. Expedited examination can reduce pendency from 3-5 years to under 1 year.
Any person can file a pre-grant opposition after the application is published in the Indian Patent Journal and before the patent is granted. There is no fixed deadline - the window remains open until grant. This allows third parties to challenge patentability before grant. The applicant has an opportunity to respond, and the Controller considers both submissions before deciding. Post-grant opposition is also available within 12 months of grant.
India national phase official fees range from approximately ₹16,000 to ₹50,000+ depending on applicant type and specification size. Natural Person (individual) applicants pay significantly lower fees (around ₹16,000-₹25,000 for a standard application). Corporate/Large Entity applicants pay higher fees (around ₹30,000-₹50,000+). Additional fees apply for extra pages (over:30) and extra claims (over10). Use our free calculator above for precise estimates based on your application details.
The Indian Patent Office offers three fee categories: Natural Person (individual inventors), Small Entity (startups and SMEs with turnover below threshold), and Large Entity/Corporate. Natural Persons pay approximately 20-25% of Corporate fees. For example, the national phase filing fee is ₹4,000 for Natural Persons vs ₹16,000 for Large Entities (with 10% e-filing discount). This significant reduction makes India patent protection more accessible for independent inventors and small businesses.
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