Early Publication of Patent Applications in India: Provisions, Importance and Current Scenario at Indian Patent Office (IPO)
Publication of Patent Application Once a patent application gets filed at Indian Patent office (IPO), the patent application is automatically published in the Official Gazette after 18 months of completion from the date of filing or priority date (Section 11A(1), Rule 24). Thereafter, it becomes available for public inspection. The publication is done on every […]