Form 28 has to be submitted when,
- an application for patent is made under the startup category requesting fee concession.
- an application for expedited examination is made.
- on all stages of the patent application where a fee concession is sought for filing the corresponding forms to be filed.
Details to be filled in the Form 28:
- Name, Address and Nationality of the Applicant (Company Name which is a Startup)
- Patent Application / Patent No.:
- For Small Entity:
- Evidence of Registration as MSME.
- In case of Foreign Entity any other Document which proves the lesser capital.
- For Startup:
- Evidence of recognition / eligibility as a Startup.
- Foreign Entity: Any other supporting document.
For more details refer,
- Rule 2 (fa, fb) – Definitions
- Rule 7 – Fees