The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, effective from 15 March 2024, mark one of the most significant overhauls of India's patent procedures in recent years.
From shorter timelines for examination requests and easier compliance of Form 27, to new grace period provisions and stricter extension fee structures, these amendments reshape both compliance and strategy for innovators.
In this insight, we break down the key changes, and what patent applicants and patentees need to be apprised of.