A Complete Guide to Cover Patent Drawing Office Actions

Patent drawings, illustrations, and diagrams hold the key to effectively demonstrating the novelty of an invention. A product’s new feature or functionality is much better explained with the subtlety of well-defined drawings. Without the illustration of a product, the examiner or an ordinary observer may find it hard to comprehend the idea or invention of the inventor. The development of drawings tools has made the task of patent drawings much easier. Earlier, if an examiner rejected the drawings for change, it could take weeks or even months to rectify the drawings manually. However, advanced tools make the task of correction relatively easier.

Business houses and individual inventors realize the importance of patent drawings in defining innovation. Hence, time and resources are often spent developing impeccable patent drawings. With the increased count of patent applications, rejections have also risen. Examiners scrutinize the drawings for full compliance with the set rules. Any deviation from the rules results in the denial of patent drawings for correction. The correction process itself may take some time, taking away the first-mover advantage in the market. Therefore, it is imperative to get familiar with the rules to ensure full compliance and speedy grant of the patent. Early patent grant offers the inventor a competitive edge essential for product success in the market. This guide will help you understand the following points related to patent drawings:

1. Introduction
2. Objections Raised to Patent Drawing
3. Why Objections are Raised?
4. How to File Patent drawings with Full Compliance?
5. Benefits of Filing Patent Drawing with Due Compliance
6. Conclusion

After going through the guide, you can spot the practical errors that are made while drafting patent drawings. Once you understand the problem, the solution to the existing problem can also be found by going through the recommended solutions in the guide.

Therefore, it is imperative to get familiar with the rules to ensure full compliance and speedy grant of the patent. Early patent grant offers the inventor a competitive edge essential for product success in the market. This guide will help you understand the following points related to patent drawings:

1. Introduction

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Over the years, the life sciences sector in India has grown significantly. The country’s substantial expertise in formulations, emphasis on developing manufacturing and regulatory capabilities, as well as an inventor-friendly patent regime are just some of the factors driving the growth of the sector. And although some might say that India’s life sciences sector has not fared so well when compared to some of the world’s leading nations, it certainly has come a long way.

In line with the above, the following article covers how the innovation index of the sector has grown exponentially, the key trends in Indian patent filings during the past decade, and the challenges that lie ahead.

• Percentage increase in number of patents filed in 2019 compared to numbers filed in 2011 – ~14.5% increase
• Increase in number of patents filed in last 5 years (2016-2020) compared to patents filed from 2011-2015 – ~3% increase
• Increase in number of patents filed in last 5 years (2016-2020) compared to patents filed between 2011-2015 (Patents with Indian Priority) – ~35% increase

Now before we begin, let us first understand the relationship between patents and the life sciences sector. The two share a critical bond as a significant portion of the sector’s revenue comes from patents. Therefore, it is no wonder that life sciences has emerged as one of the leading sectors that have seen a sharp growth in global patent filings over the years. The situation of Indian patent filings is no different.

If we observe the general patent filing trend in India during the period (2011-2020), there has been a steady increase in the filings, with total filings standing at 1,93,327. Further, if we compare the cumulative patent filings in the past five years (2016-2020) with those in the five years before that (2011-2015), approximately over 93,000 patents were filed from 2011-2015, while over 95,000 patents were filed during 2016-2020. Overall, this comparison reflects a substantial increase in filings over the past five years.

It is important to note that not just Indian filings but patent applications with Indian priority have also grown significantly from 2011 to 2020. The total number of Indian priority applications recorded during this period are more than 50,000. Out of which, over 20,000 applications were filed during 2011-2015 while more than 30,000 applications were filed in the last five years (2016-2020).

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