The Indian Patent Office Journal, often referred to simply as the “Patent Journal,” is a legally recognized weekly publication that documents the progress of patent applications and decisions taken by the Patent Office.

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This includes: A detailed description of the invention Claims that define your legal protection Drawings, if necessary Abstract, background, field of invention Details about the best mode of working The document must meet requirements under the Indian Patents Act, 1970 and international standards (like PCT, USPTO, EPO etc., if filing abroad).

Whether you're an inventor, IP counsel, startup founder, or investor, the E-Register is essential for: Verifying a patent’s legal status Checking ownership or assignments Reviewing renewal compliance Confirming enforceability of rights You can also check patent status quickly using:🔗 QuickCompany Patent E-Register Tool What You Can Find in the Patent E-Register Information Description Patent Number Unique number assigned post-grant Title of Invention Name or title of the patented technology Patentee Name Current legal owner(s) Filing & Grant Date Critical for calculating patent term Renewal History Whether the patent is maintained annually Legal Status Granted, Ceased, Expired, or Revoked Assignments Details of ownership transfer (if any) Downloadable Docs Grant certificate, specifications, forms How to Access the Indian Patent E-Register Option 1: Via the Indian Patent Office (InPASS) Visit https://ipindiaservices.gov.in/inpass Click on “Patent E-Register” Enter one of the following: Patent number Application number Patentee name Title of invention View full legal and renewal details Option 2: Use QuickCompany’s Simplified E-Register Tool If you prefer a simplified and fast-tracked search, Visit: 🔗 Quick Company Search Enter patent number or applicant name Get direct access to legal status, expiry, and documents Ideal for startups, investors, and non-lawyers Who Should Use the Patent E-Register?

Documents Required for PCT Filing Complete Specification (in English) Abstract (150 words max) Drawings (if any) Form PCT/RO/101 (Request Form) Priority Document (if claiming priority from Indian filing) Cost of Filing a PCT Application Component Estimated Cost (INR) Professional Fee 30,000 – 75,000 WIPO Fee (depends on pages) 1,00,000 – 1,50,000 International Search Fee 50,000 – 1,20,000 Total (Estimate) 2 – 3.5 lakhs Costs may vary based on ISA selected, page count, and whether it's individual/ startup/ small entity.

Step 5: Analyze and Compare Results While reviewing each document: Read the abstract, claims, and drawings Compare with your invention: similar, identical, or different in inventive concept?

Step 3: Analyze Relevant Patents For each relevant result: Review the claims—especially independent claims Compare with your product's features Check expiration date and jurisdiction Evaluate if you're infringing directly or indirectly ✅ No Risk If your product falls outside the scope of the claims = safe ❌ High Risk If your product overlaps Step 4: Evaluate Legal Status & Ownership Make sure: The patent is still active (not expired or lapsed) You’re targeting the correct country No assignment or licensing makes it complex There’s no ongoing litigation involving the patent Step 5: Document Your FTO Findings Create a formal FTO Report including: List of key patents with risk level (High/Medium/Low) Claim charts comparing patent scope vs product Suggested next steps (license, design around, challenge, etc.)

 DOCUMENTS MANDATORY FOR PATENT REGISTRATION IN INDIA: Application form (must be in Duplicate-Form 1).

Some compliance reporting examples are: Internal accounting controls Review of due diligence programs Policies and internal controls for Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance Documentation and testing of security controls system Review policies for risk management Report on environmental compliance and enforcement etc.

The published application provides the following details: Number of Patent Applications Name of the Country Name and address of the applicant Name of the inventor(s) Date of filing and Publication date Invention title Classification of International Patent  Provide details like priority document number, priority date, priority country, international application number, filing date, and other priority details.