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Patent Hearing support from our Patent team, handled end-to-end as part of our Intellectual Property practice.
Hearing notices are typically issued 1 to 3 months in advance. The hearing itself usually lasts 30 to 60 minutes. The Controller's order is communicated within 1 to 3 months after the hearing. If granted, the patent is published in the Patent Office Journal.
We make legal and intellectual property filings seamless, secure, and fully transparent. Here is how we handle your assignment from start to finish:
Understand your goals, check eligibility, and draft the filing roadmap.
Collect required records and conduct compliance checks for errors.
Draft and submit applications to the registry within 48 business hours.
Monitor application progress and respond to office actions/objections.
Handover certified registrations and provide post-filing support.
Yes, the Indian Patent Office currently conducts most hearings via video conferencing. In-person hearings can be requested at the appropriate Patent Office (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, or Chennai) in certain cases.
Yes, Controllers routinely suggest claim amendments or restrictions during the hearing to overcome objections. Experienced patent counsel can evaluate these suggestions in real-time and negotiate the best possible claim scope.
If the Controller refuses the patent after the hearing, an appeal can be filed before the High Court having jurisdiction over the relevant Patent Office within 3 months of the refusal order.