RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH ETHICS

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND PATENT LAW

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If you file provisional specification, the complete specification is required to be filed within
A
10 months
B
12 months
C
18 months
D
24 months
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The complete specification of the invention must be filed within 12 months of filing the provisional application, and failure to file the complete specification within the prescribed time period will result in the abandonment of the patent.

Detailed explanation-2: -A complete specification has to be filed within 12 months from the date of filing of the provisional specification; else the patent application shall lapse.

Detailed explanation-3: -In such cases, filing a Complete Specification is a mandatory requirement. The complete specification should be filed within 12 months from the date of filing of the provisional application.

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