Form 28 – To be Submitted by a Small Entity / Startup

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

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