26 Questions
When do the rights start from for the publication notice to the public?
18 months from the priority date
Who can file a proper request for examination?
Both by the Applicant and any person engaged in or promoting research in the field of the invention
When should the first examination report be received from the Examiner after filing a proper request?
Within 6 months from the date of request
When should a pre-grant opposition be filed?
Before the grant and after the application has been published
What is the form of application for filing a patent?
Non-Provisional Application
Where is the Mumbai Patent Office located?
Maharashtra
Who can file a patent application as an applicant?
True and First Inventor
Which stage of the patent process comes after Publication?
Examination
What is the purpose of a Provisional Application for a patent?
To establish a Priority Date
In which city is the Kolkata Patent Office located?
Kolkata
What is the time period for filing a post-grant opposition?
1 year from the grant of patent
When should a complete specification be filed in India for a patent?
Within 12 months of filing a provisional application
At which stage of the Indian Patent Process is an examination report received from the Examiner after filing a proper request?
24 months
What is the duration for which a patent is initially granted in India?
2 years
When should a pre-grant opposition be filed in the Indian patent process?
Before the publication notice to the public
What is the form of application for filing a patent in India?
Provisional specification
In the patent filing process, when should a request for examination be filed for a complete specification filed on January 01, 2017?
Between 12 to 18 months from the filing date
Who is eligible to file a request for examination for a complete specification under the Indian patent process?
The applicant or the authorized agent
Can a complete specification claim priority from a provisional specification in a patent filing?
Yes, but only if filed within 12 months of the provisional filing
What is the priority date of a claim that includes elements D and E, disclosed in a complete specification filed on June 19, 2016?
June 19, 2016
When should an informal response to a search report be filed in the PCT patent process?
Within 2 months from the search report or 18 months from the filing date, whichever is later
What is the next step after receiving an examiner opinion in the patent process?
Enter into National Phase at 20/30/31 months
When should a demand + response be filed in the PCT patent process?
Within 19 months from the filing date
Who can file for a foreign filing permit in the Indian patent process?
Any foreign national or entity wishing to file abroad
At what stage in the patent process should a decision be made to proceed to the examination stage?
After receiving a search report
What is the deadline for filing an informal response after receiving a search report in PCT?
Within 2 months from search report or 18 months - whichever is later
Test your knowledge of the patent process, including filing, publication, examination, opposition, and specification drafting. This quiz covers the types of patent applications, such as provisional and non-provisional applications, and the importance of priority dates.
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