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Patent Renewal support from our Patent team, handled end-to-end as part of our Intellectual Property practice.
Annual renewal fees are due before the expiry of each year of the patent term (calculated from the filing date), starting from the third year. Fees can be paid up to 6 months in advance. A 6-month grace period with surcharge is available for delayed payments. Restoration applications for lapsed patents must be filed within 18 months of the date of cessation.
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.
Annual renewal fees are payable starting from the third year after the filing date, regardless of whether the patent has been granted. If the patent is granted after several years, all accumulated renewal fees must be paid in one lump sum before the grant certificate is issued.
If you miss the renewal deadline, the patent lapses. However, you have a 6-month grace period during which the fee can be paid with a prescribed surcharge. Beyond this, the patent ceases to have effect, but restoration may be possible under Section 60 within 18 months.
Yes, under Section 60 of the Patents Act, a patent that has lapsed due to non-payment of renewal fees can be restored if an application is filed within 18 months of the date of cessation, accompanied by the prescribed fees, unpaid renewal fees, and a statement of reasons for the delay.