Patent Fees in India:

It is understood that patenting is an expensive and extensive process. Usually, while filing a patent, only the statutory filing fees (Official fee) and the professional fees are disclosed. However, after the filing, there are certain other fees that are to be paid to the Indian Patent Office (IPO). Therefore, it is imperative that one should understand the patent registration procedure and realize the fee break-up while applying for a patent.

Patent Filing:

Firstly, while filing a patent application, the status of the applicant- whether a natural person, small entity or other than a natural person – is considered. ‘Other than natural person’ may include a legal entity; it may also include a legal entity and a natural person jointly. The small entity will have to submit Form-28 along with necessary evidence documents.

Specification and Claims:

The IPO levies no additional patent fees for a specification up to 30 pages and up to 10 claims. However, if the specification exceeds 30 pages, or if there are more than 10 claims, then an extra fee to be paid per page or claim.

Early Publication:

All patent applications filed are published in the Patent Office Journal after 18 months from the date of filing of the application. However, if the publication needs to be hastened, then there is an option of early publication by filing Form-9 and making appropriate payments. If an early publication opted, the application will be published within one month from the date of the request.

Request for Examination:

Applications are examined only when the examination fees are paid by the Applicant; otherwise, the applications are deemed to be abandoned. Examination fee needs to be paid within a period of 48 months from the priority date or filing date. It is to be kept in mind that earlier payment of fees entitles earlier examination, thus hastening the patent procedure.

The following table provides the Patent fees in India for the patent registration process and various entities. (Natural person/ startup, small entity and large entity).

Patent Cost in India

Sl. No. On What Payable Patent Fee Statutory Fee/Official Fee (INR) Natural person/ Startup Small Entity Large Entity 1 Application for a Patent (Provisional or Complete Specification) – Up to 30 Pages & 10 Claims 1600 4000 8000 2 For each sheet in addition to 30 160 400 800 3 For each Claim in addition to 10 320 800 1600 4 Statement and Undertaking No fee No fee No fee 5 Declaration of inventor-ship No fee No fee No fee 6 Request for Publication 2500 6250 12500 7 Request for Ordinary Examination 4000 10000 20000 8 Request for Expedited Examination 8000 25000 60000 9 Amendment of before grant 800 2000 4000 10 Amendment of Address Change 320 800 1600

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Further, you can also download the latest statutory fee of Indian patent office in the following link Patent Forms & Fees Schedule, You may also interested to read the following post:

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