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Patent Office Action Response support from our Patent team, handled end-to-end as part of our Intellectual Property practice.
The response to the FER must be filed within 6 months of issuance, with a maximum 3-month extension available. We typically prepare and file the response within 15 to 20 business days. After filing the response, the Controller may accept the application, issue a second office action, or fix a hearing date within 3 to 6 months.
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.
The FER is the official communication from the Patent Examiner listing all objections to the patent application — including prior art citations, claim clarity issues, and patentable subject matter concerns. It is issued after the Request for Examination (Form 18/18A) is filed.
Yes, claims can be amended in response to the FER to overcome prior art objections, provided the amendments do not introduce new matter beyond the original disclosure. Strategic claim amendments are a standard part of patent prosecution.
If the Controller is not satisfied after the written response, a hearing is scheduled where oral arguments are presented. If the application is still refused, an appeal can be filed before the High Court.