What is a ‘Working Report’, also known as a ‘Working Statement’ in Indian patent law, and what do IP holders need to know about this requirement when filing, managing, and renewing patents in India? Eric Enderlin provides some answers.
When a company or inventor holds a patent in India, their obligations do not end with obtaining and maintaining the patent through the payment of renewal fees. Indian law also imposes a specific and often overlooked requirement: the annual declaration of patent use, known as a ‘Working Report’ or ‘Working Statement’.
This article explains in simple and practical terms what this requirement entails, who is affected and how to comply with it.
What is a ‘Working Report’?
