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Patent Filing Process in India Guide

The document outlines the requirements for an academic project on the patent filing process in India, specifically under the Patents Act, 1970. Students must prepare a detailed report covering eligibility criteria, stages of patent filing, important forms, and a flowchart, with a total of 30 marks available for evaluation based on clarity, accuracy, presentation, and critical reflection. The report should be 1000-1200 words, formatted in Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5 spacing.

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Patent Filing Process in India Guide

The document outlines the requirements for an academic project on the patent filing process in India, specifically under the Patents Act, 1970. Students must prepare a detailed report covering eligibility criteria, stages of patent filing, important forms, and a flowchart, with a total of 30 marks available for evaluation based on clarity, accuracy, presentation, and critical reflection. The report should be 1000-1200 words, formatted in Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5 spacing.

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ANNEXURE-1

Standard Template for Academic Tasks

Academic Task Number: 1 Course code: LAW 353

Date of allotment: 17-09-25 Course title: PATENTS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS


Date of submission: - 30-09-25 Maximum Marks: 30
Academic Task Type: Project
Objective- Prepare a detailed yet concise report on the step-by-step procedure of filing a patent in India
Academic Task Mode: Individual Class Assignment (Online)

Instructions for Students:


You are required to prepare a detailed yet concise report on the patent filing process in India under the Patents Act, 1970.
Your work must include the following:

1. Eligibility Criteria for Inventions 1. Define what can be patented (novelty, inventive step,
industrial applicability).
2. Explain what cannot be patented under Sections 3 and 4
of the Patents Act, 1970.

2. Stages of Patent Filing o Provisional & Complete Specification filing


(Forms 1, 2, 3, 5).

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o Publication Process (automatic and early


publication).
o Request for Examination (Form 18).

o First Examination Report (FER) and response


process.
o Grant of patent and opposition mechanisms
(S.25).
o Renewal and term of patent (S.53).

3. Flowchart/Diagram o Prepare a visual representation of the entire


process from filing to renewal.

4. Important Forms & Sections o Mention Forms 1, 2, 3, 5, 18, and relevant


provisions of the Patents Act, 1970.

5. Conclusion / Reflection o Critically reflect on why understanding this


process is important for future legal professionals.

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Evaluation Criteria (Total: 30 Marks)


Criteria Marks
1. Clarity and Structure of Report – 6 marks
(Logical flow, proper headings/subheadings, easy readability.)
2. Accuracy of Legal Content – 8 marks
(Correct use of sections, forms, and procedures under the Patents Act, 1970.)
3. Flowchart/Diagram Presentation 5 marks
(Clear, complete, and visually understandable representation of the process.)
4. Critical Reflection / Conclusion 6 marks
(Shows understanding of the importance of the filing process for legal professionals.)
5. Overall Presentation & Formatting – 5 marks
(Neatness, word limit adherence, citation where required.)

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General Instructions
1. Each student will prepare an individual report on the allotted sub-topic.
2. Word Limit: 1000–1200 words.
3. Format:
o Font: Times New Roman, Size 12

o Spacing: 1.5

o Proper headings and subheadings must be used.

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