Notice of Opposition (Form 7) (India) by Indian Patent Office
Form 7 under the Patents Rules 2003, used to file a post-grant notice of opposition to a patent under Section 25(2) of the Patents Act, 1970.
Name of the natural person who has signed.
Dated this ... day of ..., 200
Signature 9...
(________________________________) 10.
To
The Controller of Patents,
The Patent Office,
At ...
N.B.: This form is not applicable for mere change of name.
Note: (a) Strike out whichever is not applicable.
For fee:-See First Schedule.
FORM 7 THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 (39 of 1970)
&
The Patents Rules, 2003 NOTICE OF OPPOSITION [ See sections 25(3) and rule 55A]
State names, address and nationality.
I/We,¹...
hereby give notice of opposition to
State the grounds taken one after another.
patent No. ...) granted on
application No. ...dated...
published on dated...made
by________________
on the grounds ².
Complete address including postal index number/code and state along with Telephone and fax number.
To be signed by the opponent or by his authorized registered patent agent.
My/Our address for services in India is..³
Name of the natural person who has signed.
Signature ⁴...
(________________________________) ⁵...
To
The Controller of Patents,
The Patent Office,
At ...
For fee : See First Schedule.
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About this template
What is this template?
Form 7 is a prescribed statutory filing used to initiate a pre-grant or post-grant opposition under Indian law. It is not a legal brief or an affidavit, but rather the formal notice that triggers the opposition process.
When should you use it?
Use this form when you have grounds to prevent a patent from being granted in India or to challenge a recently granted patent; use a Revocation Petition instead if the patent has been in force for more than one year.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of the Opponent | Requires the full name and address of the party filing the opposition against the patent grant. |
| 2 | Statement of Grounds | Mandates the inclusion of specific legal grounds for the opposition as permitted under the Indian Patents Act. |
| 3 | Address for Service | Specifies the physical address in India where legal notices and correspondence related to the opposition must be delivered. |
Who it's for
- a person interested in challenging a published Indian patent application before the grant is finalized
- a legal agent representing a party in patent opposition proceedings before the Indian Patent Office
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