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PATENT REQUIREMENTS

• The full name, address and nationality of each applicant.
  
  
• The full name, address and nationality of each inventor.
  
  
• At least one copy of the complete specification in the English language, with drawings, if any.
  
  
• The filing date and application number of each corresponding foreign application from which priority has to be claimed, if any.
  
  
• A power of attorney signed by each applicant or an authorised person of each applicant.

Please note that an Indian application can claim priority from a corresponding foreign application only if the Indian application is filed within one year from the date of filing of the corresponding foreign application. It is possible to claim multiple priorities.

A certified copy of the priority document with a verified English translation (if the priority document is not in English) it shall be filed subsequent to the filing of the Indian application claiming priority. The English translation need not be notorised or legalized, but it should accompany a certificate testifying to its correctness by translators.

India is a signatory to GATT and a member of PCT. National phase entry to India is possible through the PCT route. PCT national phase application in India should be filed within 31 months from the priority date.

For filing an application in India, the requisites are applicable forms, a duly executed power of attorney and recordal of change – assignment, if any. Upon entrusting us with filing an application in India we shall provide you with duly completed necessary forms for your signature.

If any further clarification is required, please write to us.