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Patent Cost in India (2026): Official Fees and Charges

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A guide to when each patent fee falls due, including the request for examination deadline cut to 31 months for applications filed on or after 15 March 2024.

  • File the request for examination within 31 months for applications from 15 March 2024.
  • Excess pages and claims add fees.
  • Professional drafting fees are separate from official fees.
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  1. How do I patent an idea or invention in India, and what does it cost?

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