It declares whether a granted patent has been worked—meaning used, licensed, or commercialized—within the territory of India.

The Patent Office Journal, issued weekly by the Indian Patent Office (IPO), is a cornerstone publication for inventors, startups, businesses, law firms, and researchers operating in India’s innovation ecosystem.

At a Glance: No Official Public API from IP India As of now, there is no official public-facing REST or SOAP API provided by IP India (Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks) to fetch patent or application data.

In India, patent opposition serves as a quality check before and after the grant of a patent.

A patent portfolio includes: Granted patents and pending applications Provisional and complete specifications Domestic (India) and international patents (PCT, US, EP, etc.)

Patent Monitoring Type What It Tracks Own Patent Portfolio Renewal due dates, term status, assignments Competitor Monitoring New filings, technology areas, patent strategy Technology Watch Emerging innovations in specific technical domains Legal Status Watch Expiry, revocation, oppositions, assignments Global Monitoring PCT, US, EU, China, and other foreign filings Why You Should Monitor Patents Use Case Benefit R&D Planning Avoid duplication; spot new directions IP Enforcement Detect infringement or patent misuse Product Launch Ensure Freedom to Operate (FTO) Competitive Intelligence Analyze trends in rival R&D Licensing/Acquisition Identify expiring or lapsed patents Portfolio Management Ensure timely renewal and compliance How to Monitor Patents in India Option 1: Use the Indian Patent Office Tools 🔗 InPASS Search 🔗 Patent E-Register You can manually search by: Application number Patent number Applicant name Keywords or IPC classes Option 2: Use Private Monitoring Tools QuickCompany Patent Tracker Google Patents Alerts Orbit Intelligence, PatSnap, Derwent Innovation (paid tools) Your own IP docketing software How to Set Up Patent Monitoring: Step-by-Step Define Your Objectives Track your own IP?

A well-drafted patent can: Prevent copycats from exploiting your idea Increase the chances of grant in India & abroad Strengthen your position in licensing or litigation Add valuation to your startup or portfolio Poor drafting can result in rejections, enforcement failures, or loss of rights—even if the invention itself is brilliant.

The Patent E-Register is an official digital record maintained by the Indian Patent Office (IPO).

Real-World Examples of Evergreening Rejected Evergreening (India) 1.

This guide covers how long patents last in India and internationally, the conditions for maintaining them, and what happens when a patent expires.