India drafts amendments to the Patent Rules
On March 15, 2024, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, which amend the Patent Rules, 2003. These new rules aim to simplify compliance requirements and accelerate the patent registration process. Rachna Bakhru, a partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys in Gurugram, highlighted the key changes: Reduced Timeline for Requesting Examination: The deadline to file a request for examination has been shortened from 48 to 31 months, facilitating faster patent registrations.Simplified Form 27: Previously, [...]
