December 13, 2023

The Patents Act, 1970, which was amended in 2005 to conform to worldwide norms, regulates the patent status in India. According to the Act, patents are given for brand-new innovations that are inventive, non-obvious, and applicable to industry. There are several stages in the Indian patent application procedure, including filing the application, having it examined, and having it published. After review, a claim may be approved or rejected. Once issued, a patent gives its proprietor the sole authority to make, market, and use the creation for a predetermined amount of time. The complete patent registration process involves a series of steps which are to be mandatorily followed to get a patent in India. Both individuals and businesses can apply for patent registration for their inventions. In this post, we will discuss the registration process involved in registering a patent in India and the costs involved. What is a Patent? A patent provides an individual or a business with rights to protect their invention from illegal importing, producing or selling of the product without the permission of the patent holder. To protect their innovative ideas from being taken advantage of, inventors often choose to file for a patent. Patent registration can be obtained in India for an invention. A patent is a right granted to an individual or enterprise by the government that disallows others from making, using, selling, or importing the patented product or process without the patent holder’s approval or consent. What Is Patent Registration? Patent registration in India is legally demanding. It includes securing exclusive rights to an invention by its creator or owner. It is granted by the government for a specific duration, generally for 20 years, to prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without the patent owner’s permission. In return, the patent owner must disclose all details and specifications of the invention to the public for further research and development. Types of Patent Application in India Provisional Application – A provisional application, also known as a temporary application, is filed when an invention is still in the works and has not yet been finished. Any other relevant inventions will not be recognised as prior art to the inventor’s application if a patent is filed early. When an invention requires more time to develop, this form of patent application is filed. Ordinary or Non-Provisional Application – An ordinary or non-provisional application application does not have any priority to claim or if the application is not filed in pursuance of any preceding convention application. A complete specification can be submitted via: Direct Filing – Wherein complete specification is initially filed with the Indian Patent Office without filing any corresponding provisional specification. Subsequent Filing – Wherein complete specification is filed after the filing of the corresponding provisional specification and claiming priority from the filed provisional specification. Convention Application – The convention application is filed for claiming a priority date based on the same or similar application filed in any of the convention countries. To avail a status of the convention, an applicant must apply to the Indian Patent Office within a year from the date of the initial filing of a similar application in the convention country. To re-iterate in simpler terms, a convention application entitles the applicant to claim priority in all the convention countries. PCT International Application – PCT international application does not result in an international patent grant, it open the way for a shortened patent application process in multiple nations at once. It is governed by the Patent Corporation Treaty, which can be validated in up to 142 nations. By filing this application, an innovation will be protected from being copied in these nations. PCT National Application – If the applicant discovers an innovation, or a modest modification of an invention, that has already been applied for or patented by the applicant, he must file this application. If the invention does not need a significant inventive step, a PCT National application can be filed. Divisional Application – If an application claims more than one invention, the applicant may choose to partition it and submit two or more applications. These applications have a priority date that is comparable to the parent application. What Kind of Inventions Cannot be Patented? Patent registration in India does not allow the following inventions to be patented: The discovery of a natural law or scientific principle Literary, theatrical, musical, or artistic works are examples of aesthetic creations Plans, guidelines, or techniques for engaging in mental activity, playing games, or conducting business Inventions that violate morality or public order Inventions that might be harmful to the environment, animals, or people. Eligibility for Patent Registration The true and first inventor. True and first inventor’s assignee. The representative of the deceased true and first inventor his / her assignee. According to the Patent Act, a “person ” is any natural person, company, or association or body of individuals or government body, whether incorporated or not. In the case of a proprietorship firm, the application should be made in the proprietors’ name. In partnership firms, the names of all personally responsible partners must be included in the patent application. An assignee can also be a natural person or other than a legal person such as a registered company, an LLP, Section 8 Company, an educational institute, or government. The applicant is required to disclose the name, address, and nationality of the true and first inventor. Documents Required for Patent Registration Patent application in Form-1. Proof of right to file application from the inventor. The proof of right can either be an endorsement at the end of the application or a separate agreement attached with the patent application. Provisional specifications, if complete specifications are not available. Complete specification in Form-2 within 12 months of filing of provisional specification. Statement and undertaking under Section 8 in Form- 3, if applicable. Form 3 can be filed along with the application or within 6 months from the date of application. Declaration as to inventorship in Form 5 for applications with complete specification or a convention application

In Uttar Pradesh, all residents of the appropriate state must possess ration card which is distributed by the department of food and civil supplies. The objective of the issue of ration card is to implement the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) that provides essential commodities like rice, wheat, sugar, kerosene, fertilizers, LPG, etc. to its citizens at highly ‘UP Ration Card’ is one of the official documents issued by the Uttar Pradesh state government. These cards are provided to households who are eligible to purchase grains at subsidized rates through the Public Distribution System (PDS) under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Documents required to apply for Uttar Pradesh Ration Card To apply for a ration card, you need to submit the following documents: Aadhar card mobile number Passport size photographs of family members living in your household PAN card last electricity bill your income certificate Caste/Category Certificate Bank passbook and photocopy of the first page of your passbook. Details of your gas connection Benefits of Ration Card In Uttar Pradesh ration card serves the following benefits: Identity proof Ration card is used to confirm one’s identity and does the ration card helps as an identity proof in availing government services which are granted to the residents of the state. It also supports as an identification proof for your entire family since it contains details about the number of family members, income levels, number of children, gender, photographs, etc. Residence Proof Ration card is required in the case of proof of residential address to secure loans from the banks, and it can be used as a residence proof while buying or selling of property. Also, the Aadhaar card can be linked to your ration card, then the above being connected to your bank account. Ration Card Types The Uttar Pradesh Government issues three types of ration cards to citizens depending upon the economic status of the applicant. S.No Ration Card Type Eligible families 1. BPL (Below Poverty Line) cards.  The BPL cards are provided to the citizens who live below the poverty line, and their annual income is less than Rs. 10,000/- 2. APL (Above Poverty Line) cards. The APL cards are provided to the citizens of Uttar Pradesh who are above the poverty line and have their annual income above Rs, 10,000/- 3. AAY cards. The AAY cards are issued to the citizens of Uttar Pradesh who are very poor and do not have any stable income source. Eligibility Criteria To apply for a ration card in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the applicant needs to satisfy the following conditions required. The citizens must not already be in possession of a ration card. Applicant relating to the economically weaker sections of the society. The applicant in possession of temporary ration cards or past cards expiry can apply for new ration card. Couples who got recently married in the state can apply for ration card. Application Procedure for Ration Card Submit an Application Step 1: To get a new Uttar Pradesh ration card, the applicant has to fill the application form in a prescribed format. Provide the following details in the application form. Name and Address. Family details. LPG connection details. Income details. Bank account information. Approach Food and Logistics Department Step 2: After filling all details in the application form, submit the duly filled application form along with the specified document to the food and logistics department of your tehsil office. Receive Acknowledgement Slip Step 3: After submitting the application form and all another relevant document to the concerned authority will issue a receipt as an acknowledgement for further reference. Application Verification Step 4: On satisfying the verification, the concerned authority will issue new ration card to the applicant with the help of your acknowledgement slip. Ration Card Renewal The ration card renewal process is the same as for applying for a new ration card in Uttar Pradesh Old Ration card is needed to attach with the application form along with all other supporting documents as above. The application form for a new ration card is below for quick reference. The time limit for renewing the ration card after the expiry is two month and if it is not renewed within the time, then the ration card entry will be removed from the register. An amount of Rs.10 needs to be paid for renewing Uttar Pradesh Ration card. Check Status Online After submitting an application form, the applicant will receive a receipt or acknowledgement number. Using application number check the status of a ration card application online. Step 1: Visit the official website of the Food and Civil Supplies Department (FCS). Step 2: Click on “Search in the list of NFSA” which is on the homepage of the portal. Step 3: Now the applicant has to enter the relevant details of ration card like District name Town name Area name Ration card number Card type Head name Step 4: After that, the applicant can be able to see the name on the eligibility list furnished by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. FAQs Q: How can members be added to the ration card? Visit the official ‘Food and Civil Supplies Department’ website of your state government. Select the link ‘Adding new members’ in the ‘Ration Card’ section. Once you have filled all the details and uploaded the required documents, the new member will be added after the verification of documents and information is completed. Q: How Many Types of Ration Cards are there in Uttar Pradesh? Uttar Pradesh typically issues three types of ration cards: Antyodaya (AAY), Below Poverty Line (BPL), and Above Poverty Line (APL). Q: How to Apply for a Ration Card in Uttar Pradesh? Residents can apply for a ration card through the official website of the Food and Civil Supplies Department in Uttar Pradesh. The application process may require submitting necessary documents. Practice area’s of B K Goyal & Co LLP Income Tax Return Filing | Income Tax Appeal | Income Tax Notice | GST Registration | GST Return Filing | FSSAI Registration | Company Registration | Company Audit