TERM OF PATENT:

The term of patent in India is Twenty(20) years  from the date of filing or Date of Priority as the case may be. The first annuity (Renewal fees) is payable at the expiration of the second year from the date of the patent or of any succeeding year and the same shall be remitted to the patent office before the expiration of the second or the succeeding year. The period for payment of renewal fee may be extended not more than six months if the applicant makes the request for extension in the prescribed form and fee.

A patent shall cease to have effect on the expiration of the period prescribed for the payment of renewal fees. On cessation of the patent right due to nonpayment of annuity or on expiry of the term of patent the subject matter covered by the said patent shall not be entitled to any protection.

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