Expedited Patent Examination In India

Introduction

The Indian Government has taken up various initiatives to reduce the time taken to examine patent applications. Two of the most noteworthy initiatives are appointment of a large number of patent examiners and introduction of an option to expedite examination of patent applications. The article discusses the option of expediting examination of patent applications.

Note that at the time of writing this article the amended rules, under which these benefits are being provided, was released one day before (May 16, 2016). Hence, there could be changes in the way these rules are interpreted going forward.

Qualifying for expedited examination

The following types of applicants will qualify to avail expedited examination.