Date:11/04/2008 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/04/11/stories/2008041151502100.htm

Back Clearance of patent papers will be expedited

Our Correspondent

Madurai, April 10 The patent office in Chennai, covering the four southern States and Puducherry will be clearing about 7,000 patent applications during 2008, according to Ms S. Punithvathi, Assistant Controller of Patents and Design.

In the city to participate in a technical session on ‘Patenting System in India’ organised by Yadava College here to create public awareness, she said, the Chennai office is currently clearing about 600 cases per month.

More examiners would be recruited to scrutinise the applications for patents. E-filing has been made possible and nearly 100 applications have been received through this mode.

The country is all set to become a recognised International Searching Authority (ISA).