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ARTICLE · 24 MAY 2006

Latest Amendments in the Indian Patent Law

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The Government of India has recently made amendments to the Patents Rules which is a step towards India’s endeavour to develop a user-friendly Intellectual Property regime which would facilitate as well as encourage innovation.

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Prepared by Ms. Shobana Komal, IP Attorney, Global Business Solutions]

The Government of India has recently made amendments to the Patents Rules which is a step towards India’s endeavour to develop a user-friendly Intellectual Property regime which would facilitate as well as encourage innovation.

Pursuant to the amendment to the Patents Act, 1970 as contained in the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion has issued a Notification further amending the Patents Rules, 2003.

The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2006, with a view to ensure time bound disposal of patent applications, has prescribed definitive time frames for various activities by the Patent Offices.

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