Form 6 – To be submitted upon a Claim or request regarding any Change in Applicant for Patent
This form shall be submitted when,
- A Patent application is assigned or to a third party before the grant of the patent.
- The applicant or one or more of the applicant’s death, due to which the legal representative shall replace the applicant’s name.
- When any dispute arises between the applicants regarding proceedings of an application.
This form requires the details as follows:
- Name of the Person to be Replaced or added..
- Complete postal address of the person.
- Nationality of the Person
- Name of the actual applicants
- Reason for making the application.
- Attachments of supporting evidence mandatory and consent of the legal representative such as death certificate / legal heir certificate etc.
For all information in detail regarding Claim or request regarding any Change in Applicant for or Patent Application, go through
- Section 20(1, 4, 5) – Powers of Controller to make orders regarding Substitution of Applicants, etc.,
- Rule 13(6) – Specifications,
- Rule 34(i) – Manner in which a Claim under Section 20(1) shall be made,
- Rule 35(1) or 36(1) – Manner in which a request may be made under section 20(4) or 20(5).