• Language : Hindi and English
  • Currency : Rupee
  • International Country Code: IN

India

PCT National Phase Convention Application
Timelines
  • Timeline for Filing

  • Extension to Timelines

  • 31 Months (from Earliest Priority Date)

  • No Extension Allowed

  • 12 Months (from Earliest Priority Date)

  • No Extension Allowed
Language
  • Filing Language

  • Extension for Filing Translation

  • English or Hindi

  • No Extension

  • English or Hindi

  • 3 Months from Filing Date
Priority Document
  • Certified Copy

  • Deadline for Priority Document

  • Not Required if Submitted in PCT

  • Not Applicable if Submitted in PCT

  • Required in Original

  • 12 Months from Priority Date
Power of Attorney
  • POA Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • Yes

  • Scanned Copy

  • 3 months from filing date

  • Yes

  • Scanned Copy

  • 3 months from filing date
Assignment
  • Assignment Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • Yes (if Applicant and Inventor are Different)

  • Scanned Copy

  • 6 Months from Filing Date

  • Yes (if Applicant and Inventor are Different)

  • Scanned Copy

  • 6 Months from Filing Date
Request for Examination
  • RFE Filing Required

  • Deadline for Request

  • Yes

  • 48 Months from Priority Date

  • Yes

  • 48 Months from Priority Date
Trademark
Class
  • Multiple Class

  • Multiple Class Allowed
Language
  • Filing Language

  • English or Hindi
Priority Document
  • Certified Copy

  • Deadline for Priority Document

  • Yes

  • Two months from filing date
Power of Attorney
  • POA Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • Yes

  • Scanned Copy

  • At the time of filing
Use Requirement
  • Intent to Use

  • Claimed Use

  • Yes

  • Affidavit and Supporting documents showing use in India.
Registration
  • Smooth Registration Timeline

  • Certificate Type

  • 6-9 Months

  • e-Certificates in PDF format
Design Requirements
Application
  • Multiple Design

  • Class



  • Single Design

  • One Locarno Class Allowed
Language
  • Filing Language

  • Extension for Filing Translation

  • English or Hindi

  • No Extension
Priority Document
  • Certified Copy

  • Deadline for Priority Document

  • Yes

  • Extendable up to 3 Months on Payment of fees
Power of Attorney
  • POA Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • Yes

  • Scanned Copy

  • Recommended at the Time of Filing
Drawings
  • Line Drawings

  • Actual Photographs

  • Not Mandatory

  • Allowed
Request for Examination
  • RFE Filing Required

  • Substantive Examination

  • No

  • Yes

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