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  Introduction In India, for a patent application to be evaluated, a Request for Examination (RFE) must be filed. The patent examiner evaluates the patent application and prepares the FirstExamination Repor t (FER) only after the RFE. The RFE must be submitted within 48 months of the date of priority or filing, whichever is earlier by either the patent applicant of the patent application or by any other interested person. Procedure The patent examiner conducts a prior art search in the Indian Patent Database and all accessible databases, including patent and non-patent literature, while completing the examination of the patent application. The examiner conducts the search based on the date the entire specification was filed. The Indian Patent Act of 1970 requires that a request for patent examination be filed within the time frame specified and the Indian Patent Office will classify the patent application as withdrawn if the patent examination request is not filed within the pr

  What is a Patent? In India Patents Act, 1970 and the Patents Rules, 1972. Patent India patent office allows the patent owner to maintain a monopoly for a limited period on the use and development of an invention. This right excludes others from making, processing, producing, using, selling and importing the product or process into India without the consent of the patent owner. Advantages of Patent ●      Protects the invention: It is an intellectual property that protects your invention and prevents others from using it without your prior permission. ●      Sell ​​or transfer patent rights: Registration of a patent allows you to sell, transfer or franchise your patent. This will help you generate more revenue. ●      A patent is valid for 20 years: Your invention gets protection for a particular period which helps you to protect your invention. What is Patent Registration? A patent registration helps you to get a patent for an invention made by an individual or a fi