What is the procedure for grant of a patent?
Initially, a patent examiner examines the patent applications and then communicates the objections, if any, to the applicant via the first examination report. The applicant then has a grace period of 15 months to answer the objections and comply with the requirements. If the applicant does not comply with the objection, the application is abandoned. If the applicants comply with, the objections, then the patent office sends a notice of acceptance to the applicant that the claims have been accepted for publication in the official gazette. Claims are then published in the gazette of India and the specification is opened to the public. The public can oppose the grant of the patent within four months from the date of publication or five months with an extension of one month.
