{"id":4897,"date":"2021-05-06T09:35:19","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T09:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=4897"},"modified":"2021-05-06T09:35:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T09:35:22","slug":"statement-of-working-for-patenting-system-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/statement-of-working-for-patenting-system-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Significance of Statement of Working For Patenting System in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">To begin with the\nsignificance of the Statement of working, first, we have to collect knowledge\nof the basic terms concerning the Patenting System in India. A Patent is an\nexclusive right over the creation or invention with an individual who creates\nor invents such invention. That individual is called a Patentee, who has to\nmake a revelation in the form of a Statement of working to the <strong><em>IPO\n(Indian Patent Office)<\/em><\/strong> concerning the commercial utilization of a\nPatent in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a459b90661eb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a459b90661eb\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/statement-of-working-for-patenting-system-in-india\/#An_Overview_of_Statement_of_Working\" title=\"An Overview of Statement of\nWorking\">An Overview of Statement of\nWorking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/statement-of-working-for-patenting-system-in-india\/#What_is_the_Legal_Provision_of_a_%E2%80%9CStatement_of_Working%E2%80%9D_in_India\" title=\"What is the Legal Provision of\na &#8220;Statement of Working&#8221; in India?\">What is the Legal Provision of\na &#8220;Statement of Working&#8221; in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/statement-of-working-for-patenting-system-in-india\/#Obligatory_License\" title=\"Obligatory License\">Obligatory License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/statement-of-working-for-patenting-system-in-india\/#Penalty_Provisions_Non-Compliances\" title=\"Penalty Provisions (Non-Compliances)\">Penalty Provisions (Non-Compliances)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/statement-of-working-for-patenting-system-in-india\/#Publication_of_%E2%80%9CStatement_of_Working%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Publication of \u201cStatement of\nWorking\u201d\">Publication of \u201cStatement of\nWorking\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/statement-of-working-for-patenting-system-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_Statement_of_Working\"><\/span>An Overview of Statement of\nWorking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Patentee or licensee submitted the Statement of working with the IPO mentioning that the commercial utilization of a Patent in India. It also confirms whether the Patent meets the logical requirements of the public besides stating the commercial utilization of a <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/patent-registration\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>Patent Registration<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes sure that if\nthe Patent does not come into implementation for three years from the date of\ngrant or sensible requirement of the public is not met, then a third party be\ngiven a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Legal_Provision_of_a_%E2%80%9CStatement_of_Working%E2%80%9D_in_India\"><\/span>What is the Legal Provision of\na &#8220;Statement of Working&#8221; in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <strong><em>Rule\n131 and Section 146 (2) of the Patent Act<\/em><\/strong>, a Statement of Working is\nrequired to be submitted with the IPO. In India, such a Statement requires to\nbe filed with the authority yearly. Such a Statement gives disclosure\nconcerning the extent to which the Patent worked on the commercial scale. The\ndue date of filing Statement of working is 31<sup>st<\/sup> of March of every\nyear. For this, <strong><em>Form-27<\/em><\/strong> is needed to file each year within three months from\nthe end of the year, which can be applied online through the attorney,\nlicensee, Patentee, or patent agent. If the Patentee is not in India, then the\napplication can be filed by contacting an Indian Patent Attorney or Agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Following\nare the details that should be provided along with Form-27:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>If case the invention is not\nworked&nbsp; then the reason behind of not\nworking and steps taken;<\/li><li>Details of the sub-license and\nlicense granted;<\/li><li>In case the invention is worked\nproperly, then the value of the Patent manufactured in India or imported from\nother nation;<\/li><li>Whether the public necessity\nhas been met.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obligatory_License\"><\/span>Obligatory License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the decision\nmaking of granting an obligatory license, details delivered under the Statement\nof working is used. Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) considers the\ninformation provided in such Statement while granting an obligatory license in\nIndia. The IPAB had taken such a decision in the case of <strong><em>\u201cNatco Pharma Ltd vs Bayer\nCorporation\u201d<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalty_Provisions_Non-Compliances\"><\/span>Penalty Provisions (Non-Compliances)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The official status of\nthe Patent is not distressed by the non-filing of Statement of working or\nfiling of not worked Statement; hence it is not considered as cancelled or\nrejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, it may attract\ncriminal penalties in the case of non-filing of such Statement or intentionally\nproviding incorrect Statement. There are some penalty provisions definite under\n<strong><em>Section\n122(1) (b)<\/em><\/strong>; if the licensee\/patentee didn\u2019t submit the information\nunder section 146, the penalty might be extended up to Rs. 10 lakhs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of incorrect\ninformation, imprisonment may be imposed up to 6 months\/fine or both under\nSection 122(2). According to Section 85 of the Indian Patent Act, a Patent can\nalso be cancelled on the level that the patented invention is not underworking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Publication_of_%E2%80%9CStatement_of_Working%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Publication of \u201cStatement of\nWorking\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Statement is\nessential as it gives us a perception of the helpfulness of the patenting\nsystem in India. There are various entities, industries and other business\ncompanies that use the invention in their business course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such Statement is publically available on the official website of the IPO, which the Patentee has submitted in the prior year. Controller power is mentioned under <strong><em>Section 146(3)<\/em><\/strong> concerning the publication of such information received by the <strong>IPO (Indian Patent Office<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup><strong>)<\/strong> as per <strong><em>Section 146 (1 and 2).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Publication of the\ninformation mentioned in the Statement of working shows the helpfulness of\npatenting system in India. The lawmakers, academicians, can utilize such\ninformation and potential patentees to improve the Patent Law in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Publication of such\nStatement also helps in Patent assessment, and apart from this, it promotes the\ntechnology and science domain advancement. It also offers business and trade\nbenefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such a statement in\nrelation to a Patent helps in the estimation of a Patent value; therefore, a\npotential patentee can discuss the fee for obtaining a Patent License on the\nbasis of Patent value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the point of view of\na business merger or a takeover of a business, a statement of working is also\nvital. On the ground of the information received from such Statement, resources\noccupied in R&amp;D may be modified by the industries. We can procure the\nfollowing information from the statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Obligatory License;<\/li><li>The usefulness of Inventions;<\/li><li>The commercial feasibility of\nInventions;<\/li><li>Evaluation of Patent\nPortfolios.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the Indian Patent\nLaws, it has become essential to deliver information about the Patent working.\nThe primary purpose of Patent Registration is to encourage the invention, or\nyou can say innovation and R&amp;D. It also ensured that the patentee invention\nis being materialistic for the advantage of the general public at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;By submitting a working statement with the\nIPO, periodic information is disclosed concerning patented invention\ncommercialization in Indian Jurisdiction. This has been done to protect from\nmisuse or non-use of patent inventions. The information delivered under the\nspecific Form helps estimate obligatory licensing and make business decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per Form, 27 such a Statement is an obligatory requirement which the Patentee should follow. In our outlook, severe action should be taken by the IPO in case of infringement of the Indian Patent Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/patent-term-extension\/\">An Overview of Patent Term Extension\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To begin with the significance of the Statement of working, first, we have to collect knowledge of the basic terms concerning the Patenting System in India. A Patent is an exclusive right over the creation or invention with an individual who creates or invents such invention. 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