Unique Patent Law Provisions In India

In recent years, India has attracted worldwide attention with the continuous evolution of its IPR ecosystem. The overall strategy of bringing in new policies and progressive amendments clubbed with rapid implementation are some of the dominant factors responsible for this attention. Accordingly, a gradual increase has been witnessed in the number of filings of patent applications in India over the years. Be it the national IPR policy, regular amendment of rules and provisions, benefits to start-ups, evident efforts to expedite the patent examination process, or encouraging transparency at the patent office using technology, the government is improving the IPR ecosystem to facilitate the process of doing business in India. Like any other jurisdiction, there are certain provisions in India's patent law which are unique to India only. This article aims to familiarize readers with such unique provisions. Foreign filing licence One such unique provision relates to the