Comparison of Provisions of Patents Rules vis-a-vis Patents (Amendments) Rules, 2024
Rule Old
12(2) The time within which the applicant for a patent
shall keep the Controller informed of the details in
respect of other applications filed in any country in
the undertaking to be given by him under clause (b)
of sub-section (1) of section 8 shall be six months
from the date of such filing.
12(3) When so required by the Controller under
sub-section (2) of section 8, the applicant shall
furnish information relating to objections, if any, in
respect of novelty and patentability of the invention
and any other particulars as the Controller may
require which may include claims of application
allowed within six months from the date of such
communication by the Controller.
13(2A) XX
24B(1)(i) A request for examination under section 11B shall
be made in Form 18 within forty-eight months from
the date of priority of the application or from the
date of filing of the application, whichever is earlier.
New
The time within which the applicant for a patent shall keep the Controller
informed of the details in respect of other applications filed in any
country in the undertaking to be given by him under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 8 shall be three months from the date of
issuance of first statement of objections under sub-rule (3) of rule
24B or sub-rule (8) of rule 24C’ .
3. The Controller may, use accessible and available databases, for
considering the information relating to applications filed in a
country outside India.
4. The Controller may, under sub-section (2) of section 8, for
reasons to be recorded in writing, direct the applicant to furnish a
fresh statement and undertaking in Form 3 within two months from
the date of such communication by the Controller.
5. Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, the
Controller may condone the delay or extend the time for filing Form
3 for a period up to three months upon a request made in Form 4.
A patent applicant may, if he so desires, file one or more further
applications under section 16, including in respect of an invention
disclosed in the provisional or complete specification or a further
application filed under section 16.
A request for examination under section 11B shall be made in Form 18
within thirty-one months from the date of priority of the application or
from the date of filing of the application, whichever is earlier
24B(1)(vi) XX
24B(6) The time for putting an application in order for grant
under section 21 as prescribed under sub-rule (5)
may be further extended for a period of three
months on a request in Form 4 for extension of
time along with prescribed fee, made to the
Controller before expiry of the period specified
under sub-rule (5).
24C(11) The time for putting an application in order for grant
under section 21, as prescribed in sub-rule (10)
may be further extended for a period of three
months on a request for extension made in Form 4
along with the prescribed fee, made to the
Controller before the expiry of the period specified
under sub-rule (10).
29A xx
55(3) On consideration of the representation if the
Controller is of the opinion that application for
patent shall be refused or the complete
specification requires amendment, he shall give a
notice to the applicant to that effect.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this sub-rule, in respect of
an application filed before commencement of the Patents
(Amendment) Rules, 2024, the period for making request for
examination under sub-section (1) of section 11B shall be the
period specified under this sub-rule before the commencement of
the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The time for putting an application in order for grant under section 21 as
prescribed under sub-rule (5) may be further extended for a period of
three months on a request in Form 4 for extension of time along with
prescribed fee, made to the Controller before expiry of the period
specified herein.
The time for putting an application in order for grant under section 21, as
prescribed in sub-rule (10) may be further extended for a period of three
months on a request for extension made in Form 4 along with the
prescribed fee, made to the Controller before the expiry of the period
specified herein.
An application to avail the period specified under section 31 shall
be filed in Form 31, along with the fees specified in the First
Schedule.
On consideration of the representation if the Controller is satisfied
that, -
(a) no prima facie case is made out in the representation, he shall
notify the opponent accordingly, and -
(i) unless the opponent requests to be heard in the matter, the
Controller shall, within one month from the date of such
notification, pass an order recording the grounds for refusal of the

55(4) On receiving the notice under sub-rule (3), the
applicant shall, if he so desires, file his statement
and evidence, if any, in support of his application
within three months from the date of the notice,
with a copy to the opponent.
55(5A) xx
55(5B) xx
56(4) The Opposition Board shall conduct the
examination of the notice of opposition along with
documents filed under rules 57 to 60 referred to
under sub-section (3) of section 25, submit a report
with reasons on each ground taken in the notice of
opposition with its joint recommendation within
three months from the date on which the
documents were forwarded to them.
representation;
(ii) if opponent requests for a hearing, the Controller shall, after
giving the opponent an opportunity of being heard, pass an order
within one month from the date of hearing, recording his reasons
for refusal or prima facie acceptance of the representation and the
applicant shall be notified accordingly.
(b) a prima facie case is made out in the representation, the
Controller shall, within one month of receiving the representation,
pass an order recording his reasons and notify the applicant
accordingly.
On receiving the notice under sub-rule (3), the applicant shall, if he so
desires, file his statement and evidence, if any, in support of his
application within two months from the date of the notice, with a copy
to the opponent.
The procedure specified in sub-rules (2) to (4) of rule 62 shall, as
far as may be, apply to the procedure for hearing under this rule.
An application for a patent, in which a representation for
opposition has been filed and notice has been issued by the
Controller under rule 3, shall be examined in accordance with rule
24C.
The Opposition Board shall conduct the examination of the notice of
opposition along with documents filed under rules 57 to 60 referred to
under sub-section (3) of section 25, submit a report with reasons on
each ground taken in the notice of opposition with its joint
recommendation within two months from the date on which the
documents were forwarded to them.
70A xx
80(3) The annual renewal fees payable in respect of two
or more years may be paid in advance.
110(2) The qualifying examination shall consist of the
following papers and marks, namely:
Paper I -Patents Act and Rules
Paper II-Drafting and interpretation of patent
specifications and other documents
Viva Voce
131(2) The statements referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be
furnished once in respect of every financial year,
starting from the financial year commencing
immediately after the financial year in which the
patent was granted, and shall be furnished within
six months from the expiry of each such financial
year.
137 137. Powers of Controller Generally: Any
document for the amendment of which no special
Certificate of inventorship. - (1) The Controller may issue a
certificate of inventorship to an inventor in respect of a patent in
force, on a request made by the inventor in Form-8A along with fee
specified in the First Schedule. (2) The Controller may issue a
duplicate certificate of inventorship to an inventor in respect of a
patent in force on a request made by the inventor in Form-8A along
with the fee specified in the First Schedule and such request shall
contain a statement setting out the circumstances in which the
original certificate of inventorship was lost, destroyed, damaged or
cannot be produced.’
The annual renewal fees payable in respect of two or more years may
be paid in advance: Provided that where the renewal fees is paid in
advance through electronic mode for a period of at least 4 years, a
ten per cent reduction in fee shall be applicable for such renewal.
The qualifying examination shall consist of the following papers and
marks, namely:
Paper I -The Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970), The Patents Rules,
2003, The Designs Act, 2000 (16 0f 2000) and The Designs Rules,
2001
Paper II-Drafting and interpretation of patent specifications, design
specifications and other documents
Viva Voce
The statements referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be furnished once in
respect of every period of three financial years starting from the
financial year commencing immediately after the financial year in which
the patent was granted, and shall be furnished within six months from
the expiry of such period. Provided that the Controller may condone
the delay or extend the time in filing of such statement for a period
up to three months upon a request made in Form 4
137 becomes 137(1) and 137(2) is newly added.
 provision is made in the Act may be amended and
any irregularity in procedure which in the opinion of
the Controller may be obviated without detriment to
the interests of any person, may be corrected if the
Controller thinks fit and upon such terms as he may
direct.
138 (1) Except for the time prescribed in clause (i) of
sub-rule (4) of rule 20, sub-rule (6) of rule 20, rule
21, sub-rules (1), (5) and (6) of rule 24B, sub-rules
(10) and (11) of rule 24C, sub-rule (4) of rule 55,
sub-rule (1A) of rule 80 and sub-rules (1) and (2) of
rule 130, the time prescribed by these rules for
doing of any act or the taking of any proceeding
thereunder may be extended by the Controller for a
period of one month, if he thinks it fit to do so and
upon such terms as he may direct.
(2) Any request for extension of time prescribed by
these rules for the doing of any act or the taking of
any proceeding thereunder shall be made before
the expiry of such time prescribed in these rules.
137(1). Powers of Controller Generally: Any document for the
amendment of which no special provision is made in the Act may
be amended and any irregularity in procedure which in the opinion
of the Controller may be obviated without detriment to the interests
of any person, may be corrected if the Controller thinks fit and
upon such terms as he may direct.
137(2) The provisions contained in sub-rule (1) shall be not be
applicable for matters related to- (i) extension of time or
condonation of delay under sub-rule (5) of rule 12; (ii) clause (i) of
sub-rule (4) and sub-rule (6) of rule 20; (iii) rule 21; (iv) sub-rules
(1), (5) and (6) of rule 24B; (v) sub-rules (10) and (11) of rule 24C;
(vi) sub-rule (4) of Rule 55; (vii) sub-rule (1A) of rule 80; (viii)
sub-rules (1) and (2) of rule 130; (ix) sub-rule(2) of rule 131.”
Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, the time
specified for doing any act or taking any proceeding thereunder
may be extended or any delay may be condoned by the Controller
for a period of up to six months, upon a request made in Form 4,
where such request is made before the expiry of the said period of
six months: Provided that such request may be made any number
of times within the specified period of six months.’
 First Schedule Amendments

Number On what payable Number of For e‐filing For physical filing

of Entry the relevant Natural Other(s), alone Natural Other(s), alone
Form person(s) or or with natural person(s) or or with natural
Startup(s) or person(s) or Startup(s) or person(s) or
Small Startup(s) or Small Startup(s) or
entit(y)/(ies) or Small entit(y)/(ies) or Small
educational entit(y)/(ies) or educational entit(y)/(ies) or
institution(s) educational institution(s) educational
institution(s) institution(s)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Rupees Rupees Rupees Rupees
1. On application for a 1 1600 Multiple 8000 Multiple 1750 Multiple 8800 Multiple
patent under sections 7, of 1600 in case of 8000 in case of 1750 in case of 8800 in case
54* or 135 and rule 20(1) of every of every of every of every
accompanied by multiple multiple multiple multiple
provisional or complete priority. priority. priority. priority.
specification—

(i)160 (i)800 (i)180 (i)880

(i)for each sheet of
specification in addition
to 30, excluding
sequence listing of
nucleotides and/ or
amino acid sequences
under sub‐rule (3) of
rule (9);
(ii) for each claim in (ii)320 (ii)1600 (ii)350 (ii)1750
addition to 10;

(iii) for each page of (iii) 160 subject (iii) 800 subject Not Allowed Not Allowed
sequence listing of to a maximum to a maximum
nucleotides and/ or of 24000 of 120000
amino acid sequences
under sub‐rule (3) of
rule (9).
*An application for a patent
made under section 54 shall
be eligible for a reduction
of 50 percent in fee as
compared to other
applications
2. On filing complete 2 No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee
specification after
provisional up to 30
pages having up to 10
claims –
(i)for each sheet of (i)160 (i)800 (i)180 (i)880
specification in addition
to 30, excluding
sequence listing of
nucleotides and/ or
amino acid sequences
under sub‐rule (3) of
rule (9);
(ii) for each claim in (ii)320 (ii)1600 (ii)350 (ii)17501800
addition to 10.
(iii) for each page of (iii) 160 subject (iii) 800 subject Not Allowed Not Allowed
sequence listing of to a maximum to a maximum
nucleotides and/ or of 24000 of 120000
amino acid sequences
under sub‐rule (3) of
rule (9).

Note: A specification
in respect of an
application for a
patent made under
section 54 shall be
eligible for a reduction
of 50 per cent in fee as
compared to other
specifications.
3. On filing a statement 3 No fee No fee No fee No fee
and undertaking
under
section 8.
4. i) On request for 4 480 2400 530 2600
extension of time
under sections 53(2)
and 142(4), rules 13(6),
80(1A) and 130 (per
month).

Ii) On request for 4 2000 10000 2200 11000

extension of time or
condonation of delay
(per month) under
sub-rule (4) of rule 12
or sub-rule (2) or rule
131
Iii)On request for 4 1000 4000 1100 4400
extension of time
under sub‐rule (5) of
rule 24B
(per month).

iv) On request for 4 2000 10000 2200 11000

extension of time under
sub‐rule (11) of rule 24C
(per month).
 v) On request for 4 10000 50000 11000 55000
extension of time under
rule 138 (per month)

5. On filing a declaration 5 No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee

as to inventorship
under sub‐rule (6) of
rule 13.
6. On application for ‐ 800 4000 880 4400
postdating
7. On application for 800 4000 880 4400
deletion of reference
under section 19(2).
8. (i) On claim 6 800 4000 880 4400
under section
20(1); 6 800 4000 880 4400
(ii) On request for
direction under
section
20(4) or 20(5).
9. (i) On notice of 7 2400 12000 2600 13200
opposition to grant
of patent under
section 25(2);
(ii) On filing 7A No fee No fee No fee No fee
representation
opposing grant of
patent under
section
25(1).
(i) On notice of
opposition to grant of 7 8000 40000 Not allowed Not allowed
patent under section
25(2);
(ii) On notice of
opposition to grant of
patent under section 7A 4000 20000 Not allowed Not allowed
25(1);

10. On giving notice that ‐ 1500 7500 1700 8300

hearing before
Controller shall be
attended under rule
62(2).
11. On application under 8 No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee
sections 28(2), 28(3) or
28(7).
On application under 8 800 4000 880 4400
sections 28(3) or
28(7).

12 Certificate of 8A 900 NA 1000 NA

Inventorship under rule
70A
12. 13 Request for 9 2500 12500 2750 13750
publication under
section 11A(2)
and rule 24A.
13. 56 Application for 29 No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee
withdrawing the
application under
section 11B(4), and
rules 7(4A) and 26.
14.28 On request for 18
examination of
application for patent—

(i) under section 11B 4000 20000 4400 22000

and rule 24(1); 5600 28000 6150 30800
(ii) under rule 20(4)(ii)
14A. 29 On request for 18A 8000 60000 Not allowed Not allowed
expedited examination
of application for patent
under rule 24C.
14B. 30 Conversion of the 18A 4000 40000 Not allowed Not allowed
request for examination
filed under rule 24B to
request for expedited
examination under rule
24C.
15 14 On application under 10 2400 12000 2650 13200
section 44 for
amendment of patent.
16. 15 On application for 11 2400 12000 2650 13200
directions under section
51(1) or 51(2).
17. 16 On request for grant of 12 2400 12000 2650 13200
a patent under sections
26(1) and 52(2).
18. 17 On request for ‐ 2400 12000 2650 13200
converting a patent of
addition to an
independent patent
under section 55 (1).
19.18 For renewal of a patent
under section 53—
(i) before the expiration of ‐ 800 4000 880 4400
the 2nd year from the
date of patent in
respect of 3rd year;
(ii) before the expiration of ‐ 800 4000 880 4400
the 3rd year in respect
of the 4th year;
(iv) before the expiration of ‐ 800 4000 880 4400
the 4th year in respect
of the 5th year;
(v) before the expiration of ‐ 800 4000 880 4400
the 5th year in respect
of the 6th year;
(vi) before the expiration of ‐ 2400 12000 2650 13200
the 6th year in respect
of the 7th year;
(vii) before the expiration of ‐ 2400 12000 2650 13200
the 7th year in respect
of the 8th year;
before the expiration of ‐ 2400 12000 2650 13200
 the 8th year in respect
of the 9th year;
(viii) before the expiration of ‐ 2400 12000 2650 13200
the 9th year in respect
of the 10th year;
(ix) before the expiration of ‐ 4800 24000 5300 26400
the 10th year in respect
of the 11th year;
(x) before the expiration of ‐ 4800 24000 5300 26400
the 11th year in respect
of the 12th year;
(xi) before the expiration of ‐ 4800 24000 5300 26400
the 12th year in respect
of the 13th year;
(xii) before the expiration of ‐ 4800 24000 5300 26400
the 13th year in respect
of the 14th year;
(xiii) before the expiration of ‐ 4800 24000 5300 26400
the 14th year in respect
of the 15th year;
(xiv) before the expiration of ‐ 8000 40000 8800 44000
the 15th year in respect
of the 16th year;
(xv) before the expiration of ‐ 8000 40000 8800 44000
the 16th year in respect
of the 17th year;
(xvi) before the expiration of ‐ 8000 40000 8800 44000
the 17th year in respect
of the 18th year;
(xvii) before the expiration of ‐ 8000 40000 8800 44000
the 18th year in respect
of the 19th year
(xviii) before the expiration of ‐ 8000 40000 8800 44000
the 19th year in respect
of the 20th year.
20. 19 On application for 13
amendment of
application for patent
or complete
specification or other
related documents
under section 57—
(i) before grant of patent; 800 4000 880 4400
(ii) after grant of patent; 1600 8000 1750 8800
(iii) where amendment is 320 1600 350 1750
for changing name or
address or nationality
or address for service
21. 20 On notice of opposition 14 2400 12000 2650 13200
to an application under
sections 57(4), 61(1)
and 87(2) or to
surrender a
patent under section
63(3) or to a request
under
section 78(5).
22. 21 On application for 15 2400 12000 2650 13200
 restoration of a patent
under
section 60.
23. 22 Additional fee for ‐ 4800 24000 5300 26400
restoration under
section
61(3) and rule 86(1).
24. 23 On notice of offer to — 1000 5000 1100 5500
surrender a patent
under No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee
section 63.
25.24 On application for the 1600 8,000 1750 8,800
entry in the register of 16 (In respect of (In respect of (In respect of (In respect of
patents of the name of each patent) each patent) each patent) each
a person entitled to a patent)
patent or as a share or
as a mortgage or as
licensee or as otherwise
or for the entry in the
register of patents of
notification of a
document under
sections 69(1) or 69(2)
and rules 90(1) or 90(2).
26.25 On application for — 320 1600 350 1750
alteration of an entry in
the register of patents
or register of patent
agents under rules
94(1) or rule 118(1).
27.26 On request for entry of — 800 4000 880 4400
an additional address
for service in the
Register of Patents
under rule 94(3).
28.27 On application for 17 2400 12000 2650 13200
compulsory license
under sections 84(1),
91(1), 92(1) and 92A.
29.31 On application for 19 2400 12000 2650 13200
revocation of a patent
under section 85(1).
30. 32 On application for 20 2400 12000 2650 13200
revision of terms and
conditions of licence
under section 88(4).
31. 33 On request for 21 2400 12000 2650 13200
termination of
compulsory licence
under section 94.
32. 34 On application for 22 3200 Not applicable 3500 Not applicable
registration as a patent
agent under rule 109(1)
or rule 112.
33. 35 On request for — 1600 Not applicable 1750 Not applicable
appearing in the
qualifying examination
under rule 109(3).
34. 36 For continuance of the
name of a person in the
register of patent
agents— ‐ 800 Not applicable 880
Not applicable
(i)for the 1st year to be
paid along with
registration;
(ii) for every year ‐ 800 Not applicable 880
Not applicable
excluding the 1st year
to be paid on the 1st
April in each year
35. 37 On application for ‐‐ 1600 Not applicable 1750 Not applicable
duplicate certificate of
patent agent under rule
111A.
36. 38 On application for 23 1600 (Plus Not applicable 1750 (Plus Not applicable
restoration of the name continuation continuation
of a person in the fee under entry fee under entry
register of patent number 34 36) number 34 36)
agents under rule
117(1).
37. 38 On a request for — 800 4000 880 4400
correction of clerical
error under section
78(2).
38. 40 On application for 24 1600 8000 1750 8800
review or setting aside
the decision or order of
the controller under
section 77(1)(f) or
77(1)(g).
39. 41 On application for 25 1600 8000 1750 8800
permission for applying
patent outside India
under section 39 and
rule 71(1).
40. 42 On application for — 1600 8000 1750 8800
duplicate patent under
section 154 and rule
132.
41. 43 (i) On request for — 1000 5000 1100 5500
certified copies under (up to 30 pages (up to 30 pages (up to 30 pages (up to 30 pages
section 72 or for and, and, and, and, thereafter,
certificate under thereafter, 30 thereafter, 150 thereafter, 30 150 for each
section 147 and rule for each extra for each extra for each extra extra page)
133(1). page) page) page)
(ii) On request for ‐‐ 2400 12000 3300 13200
certified copies under (up to 30 pages (up to 30 (up to 30 (up to 30 pages
section 72 or for and thereafter, pages and pages and and thereafter,
certificate under 30 for each thereafter, 30 thereafter, 30 30 for each
section 147 and rule extra page) for each extra for each extra extra page)
133(2). page) page)
42. 44 For certifying office — 800 4000 880 4400
copies, printed each.
43. 45 On request for — 320 1600 350 1750
inspection of register
under section 72,
inspection under rule
 27 or rule 74A.
44. 46 On request for — 480 2400 530 2650
information under
section 153 and rule
134.
45. 47 On form of 26 No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee
authorisation of a
patent agent.
46. 48 On petition not — 1600 8000 1750 8800
otherwise provided for.
47. 49 For supplying of — 10 10 10 10
photocopies of the
documents, per page.
48. 50 Transmittal fee for — 3200 16000 3500 17600
International
application.
48A 51 Transmittal fee for — No Fee No Fee Not applicable Not applicable
International application
(for ePCT filing).

49. 52 For preparation of — 1000 5000 1100 5500

certified copy of priority (up to 30 pages (up to 30 pages (up to 30 pages (up to 30
document and for and, and, and, pages and,
transmission of the thereafter, 30 thereafter, 150 thereafter, 30 thereafter, 150
same to the for each extra for each extra for each extra for each extra
International Bureau of page) page) page) page)
World Intellectual
Property Organization.
49A. 53 For preparation of ‐‐ No fee No fee Not applicable Not applicable
certified copy of priority
document and e‐
transmission through
WIPO DAS.
50. 54 On statement regarding 27 No fee No fee No fee No fee
working of a patented
invention on a
commercial scale in
India under section
146(2) and rule 131(1).
51. 55 To be submitted for 28 No fee No fee No fee No fee
claiming the status of a
small entity or startup
52. 57 Request for ‐ 1000 5000 1100 5500
adjournment of hearing
under rule 129A (for
each adjournment).
53 58 Miscellaneous form 30 As applicable
under rule 8(2), to be
used when no other
form is prescribed.
59 Grace period 31 500 2500 550 2750
 LIST OF FORMS
(The Patents Rules 2003)

Form Section and rule Title

No.
Sections 7, 54 and 135 and rule 20(i). Application for grant of a patent.
1.
2. Section 10; rule 13. Provisional/ Complete Specification.

3. Section 8 and rule 12. Statement and undertaking.

4. Sections 53(2) and 142(4), rules 13(6), 24B(4) Request for extension for time.
(ii), 80(1A) and 130.
Sections 53(2) and 142(4), rules 12(5), 13(6), Request for extension of time or condonation of
24B(6), 24C(11), 80(1A), 130 and 138. delay
5. Section 10(6) and rule 13(6). Declaration as to inventorship.
6. Sections 20(1), 20(4), 20(5) and rules 34(1), Claim or request regarding any change in
35(1) or 36(1). applicant for patent.
7. Section 25(3) and rule 55A. Notice of opposition on grant of a patent.

7 A. Section 25(1) and rule 55(1) For filing a representation opposing grant of
a patent under sub-section
(1) of section 25.]

8. Sections 28(2), 28(3) or 28(7) and rules 66, 67, 68. Request or claimregarding mention of
inventor as such in a patent.

8A Rule 70A Certificate of Inventorship

9. Section 11A(2) and rule 24A. Request for publication.

10. Section 44 and rule 75. Application for amendment of patent.
'
11. Sections 51(1), 51(2) and rules 76, 77. Application for direction of the Controller.

12. Sections 26(1) & 52(2) and rules 63A and 79. Request for grant of patent.

13. Section 57 and rule 81(1). Application for amendment of the application
for patent/ complete specification.
 14. Sections 57(4), 61(1), 63(3), 78(5) and 87(2) Notice of opposition to amendment/
and rule s 81(3)(b), 85(1), 87(2), 98(1), 101(3) restoration/ surrender of patent/ grant of
or 124 compulsory licence or revision of terms
thereof or to a correction of clerical errors.

pplication for restoration of patents.

15. Section 60 and rule 84.
16. Sections 69(1) or 69(2) and rules 90(l) and 90(2). Application for registration of a itle/interest
in a patent or share in it or egistration of
any document purporting
o affect proprietorship of the patent.
17. Sections 84(1), 91, 92 or 92(A) Application for compulsory licence.
and rule 96.
18. Section 11B and rules 20(4)(ii) and 24B(l)(i). Request for examination of application for
patent.
19. Section 85(1) and rule 96. Application for revocation of a patent for non-
working.
Application for revision of terms and
20. Section 88(4) and rule 100. conditions of licence.
Request for termination of compulsory licence.
21. Section 94, rule 102(1).
Application for registration of Patent Agent.
22 Rules 109(1) and 112.
Application for the restoration of
23 Section 130(2) and 'rule 117(1). the name in the register of Patent Agents.
24 Sections 77(1)(f), 77(1)(g) and rules 130(1) and Application for review / setting as1cte
130(2). controller's decision/ order.

25 Section 39 and rule 71(1). Request for permission for making patent
application outside India.
Form of authorisation of a Patent
26 Sections 127, 132 and rule 135. Agent/ or any person in a matter or
proceeding under the Act.
27 Section 146(2) and rule 131(1). Statement regarding the working of
the Patented invention on commercial scale
in India.
28 To be submitted by a small entity with
Rules 2(fa) and 7
every document for which a fee has been
specified.
29 Section 118(4) and rules 7(4A), 24C(5) and 26 Request for withdrawal of patent application

30 Rule 8(2) Miscellaneous form,tobeusedwhen

no other form is prescribed
31 Section 31 and rule 29A Grace period
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[See proviso to rule 136(1)]

Number of Matter in respect of which cost tobe Amount ( in rupees)

Entry awarded
Natural person(s) or For persons other than natural persons (s) either
Startup(s) or Small alone or jointly with natural person(s) Other(s),
entit(y)/ (ies) or alone or withnatural person(s) or Startup(s) or
educational institution(s) Small entit(y)/ (ies) or educational institution(s)

For Small entity For others except small

entity

1. For notice of opposition under 2400 6000 12000

sections 25, 57, 60, 63, 78, 87(2)
or 88(4).

2. For application for compulsory 1500 3000 6000

licence under sections 84(1),91(1) or
92(1).

3. For application for revision of terms 2400 6000 12000

and conditions of licence under
section 88(4) .

4. For notice of intention to attendthe 1500 3000 6000

hearing under rule 62(2).

5. Stamp fee for power of attorney The amount actually The amount actually paid. The amount actually
where a patent agent or other paid. paid.
person has been appointed or stamp
fee in respect of relevant
affidavits.
6. For written statement under rule 57 4000 4000 5000
or reply statement under rule 58 or
for each affidavit, if relevant.

7. For each document of publication 1600 1600 2000

produced in the proceedings, if
relevant.

8. For each unnecessary or 1600 1600 2000

irrelevant affidavit or citation.

9. For every day or part day ofhearing 4000 4000 5000

before the Controller.

10. Sub-rule (2) of rule 136 Aggregate of amounts Twice the aggregate
actually paid in respect of amounts actually
of entries 1, 2, 12, 27, paid in respect of
28, 29 of the First entries 1, 2, 12,
Schedule, as may be 27, 28, 29 of the
applicable. First Schedule, as may
be applicable”.
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“Sl. On what payable Relevant Rule For Natural Person Natural Other than natural person either
No. (Relevant provisionof of regulations person(s) or Startup(s) or alone or jointly with natural
Patents Rules, under Small entit(y)/(ies) or person”, Other(s), alone or with
2003, if any) The educational institution(s) natural person(s) or Startup(s) or
Treaty Small entit(y)/(ies) or educational
institution(s)”.