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Application for Registration of Title or Interest in a Patent or Share in It or Registration of Any Document Purporting to Affect Proprietorship of the Patent (Form 16) (India) by Indian Patent Office
Open Legal LibraryUpdated 12 Oct 2026
Form 16 under the Patents Rules 2003, used to apply for registration of a title to, or interest or share in, a patent, or of any document affecting the proprietorship of a patent, such as an assignment, mortgage, or licence.
FORM 16
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
The Patents Rules, 2003
APPLICATION FOR REGISRATION OF TITLE/INTEREST IN A PATENT OR SHARE IN IT OR REGISTRATION OF ANY DOCUMENT PURPORTING TO AFFECT PROPRIETORSHIP OF THE PATENT
[See sections 69(1), 69(2); rules 90(1) and 90(2)]
Insert the name, address and nationality of the applicant(s).
I/We$^{1}$.
A description of the nature of the document, giving the date and the names, address and nationality of the parties thereto.
hereby apply that my/our name(s) may be registered in the register of patent as a person entitled to the patent/a share in the patent/an interest in the patent details of which are specified below:
Patent No. ...dated... Grantee...Patentee... and in proof thereof we transmit the accompanying$^{2}$... ...with a certified copy thereof.
Complete address including postal code and state along with telephone and fax number(s).
OR Transmit herewith an attested copy of$^{2}$... in respect of Patent No(s)...dated... granted to... of which the patentee is... as well as the original document for verification and I/We hereby apply that a notification thereof may be entered in the register of patents.
To be signed by the applicant or his authorised registered patent agent.
My/Our address for service in India is$^{3}$. ... ...
Dated this ...day of ... 20
Signature . 4...
(---)$^{5}$
To
The Controller of Patents, The Patent Office,
At ...
Name of the natural person who has signed.
Note : - (a) For fee : See First Schedule. (b) Strike out whichever is not applicable.
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a statutory filing form for the Indian Patent Office used to update the Register of Patents. It is not an assignment agreement itself, but the formal notice required to make an assignment or license legally effective against third parties.
When should you use it?
Use this form after executing a patent assignment or license agreement to formally update the ownership record in India. Use a Patent Assignment Agreement instead if you are currently drafting the terms of the transfer itself.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Entry 1 | Nature of Interest | The applicant specifies whether they are claiming interest as a proprietor, mortgagee, or licensee in the identified patent or patent application. |
| Entry 4 | Document Particulars | Requires the date and description of the specific instrument, such as an assignment or license, that creates the interest being registered. |
| Entry 5 | Applicant Details | Provides the full name, address, and nationality of the person or entity applying to be registered on the patent record. |
Who it's for
- a party acquiring patent ownership through a written assignment agreement
- a lender seeking to register a mortgage or security interest against an Indian patent
- a licensee recording their rights under a patent license agreement with the Indian Patent Office
How long it runs and how it's signed
How long
Used once
Signed by
Applicant, Assignor (where applicable)
Witness
Not required
Notarisation
Not required
Also needed
Payment of prescribed fee; Attachment of certified copy of the instrument
Law it's drafted under
Governed by
The Patents Act, 1970
Required by
The Patents Rules, 2003
Categories
Jurisdiction
India
Document info
PDF document. Document created on Fri Jun 26th, 2026. Last updated on Mon Oct 12th, 2026.
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