What are the permissible amendments under the Patents Act?
The amendment of the following documents and information is considered permissible under the Patents Act:
Document/ information which could be amended |
When |
Comments |
Name, address of applicant/inventor, |
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A documentary evidence will be required to change/ correct the name/ address of the inventor(s)/ applicant(s) |
Complete Specification including claims, description |
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Post–grant amendments will be published. |
priority date of a claim |
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Post–grant amendments will be published |
Filing date |
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This section may also be invoked in case the Controller requires that amendments be made to the specification and if such amendments cannot be allowed without post-dating the application to a later date. |
Any document for the amendment of which no special provision is made in the Patents Act |
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The amendment of such document must not cause detriment to the interests of any person. Also, the Controller may direct terms as he thinks fit. |