Provisional or Complete Specification (Form 2) (India)
Form 2 under the Patents Rules 2003, used to file the provisional or complete specification describing the invention, including its title and technical description and, for a complete specification, the claims and abstract.
FORM 2 THE PATENT ACT 1970 (39 of 1970) & The Patents Rules, 2003 PROVISIONAL/COMPLETE SPECIFICATION (See section 10 and rule13) | |
1. TITLE OF THE INVENTION | |
2. APPLICANT (S) (a) NAME: (b) NATIONALITY: (c) ADDRESS: | |
3. PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION | |
PROVISIONAL The following specification describes the invention. | COMPLETE The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed. |
4. DESCRIPTION (Description shall start from next page.) | |
5. CLAIMS (not applicable for provisional specification. Claims should start with the preamble — 'I/we claim' on separate page) | |
6. DATE AND SIGNATURE (to be given at the end of last page of specification) | |
7. ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION (to be given along with complete specification on separate page) | |
Note: - *Repeat boxes in case of more than one entry. *To be signed by the applicant(s) or by authorized registered patent agent. *Name of the applicant should be given in full, family name in the beginning. *Complete address of the applicant should be given stating the postal index no./code, state and country. *Strike out the column which is/are not applicable |
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What is this template?
This is a statutory filing form specifically prescribed under the Indian Patents Rules for the submission of invention details. It is not an agreement between parties but a mandatory disclosure document for the government. It contains dedicated sections for technical descriptions, legal claims, and an abstract of the invention.
When should you use it?
Use this document when applying for patent protection in India or when converting a provisional filing into a complete one within the twelve-month statutory deadline. Use Form 1 (Application for Grant of Patent) as the accompanying cover document rather than a substitute.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Title of Invention | Requires the applicant to state the name of the invention as part of the formal identification of the patent application. |
| 2 | Applicant Details | Captures the name, address, and nationality of every individual or entity applying for the patent rights. |
| 3 | Preamble to the Description | Distinguishes whether the description provided is a provisional specification or a final complete specification. |
| 4 | Description | Provides the space for the inventor to fully describe the technical aspects and operation of the invention. |
| 5 | Claims | Defines the specific scope of legal protection sought for the invention in a complete specification filing. |
| 6 | Date and Signature | Mandates the formal execution of the document by the applicant or their authorized patent agent. |
Who it's for
- an inventor filing a new patent application in the Republic of India
- a patent agent preparing a complete specification for a client in India
- an entity upgrading a provisional patent filing to a complete specification
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