The Controller General of Patents has invited stakeholder comments on the Draft Manual of Patent and Trademark Office (Practice & Procedure) 2026. Comments are due within the next 30 days for patents and 15 days for trademarks.
New Draft Manuals for Patent and Trademark Offices
In a notable development, the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) released notifications inviting public comments on the newly drafted manuals. Stakeholders have 30 days to provide inputs on the Draft Manual of Patent Office (Practice & Procedure), 2026, and only 15 days for the Draft Manual of Trademark Office (Practice & Procedure), 2026.
This initiative aligns with the CGPDTM’s broader aim of improving transparency and participatory regulation in the intellectual property ecosystem. The draft manuals are expected to clarify procedures and enhance the efficiency of patent and trademark applications, registration processes, and overall compliance.
Legal practitioners and IP professionals are encouraged to engage in this consultative process to voice their perspectives on the proposed changes, ensuring that the manuals reflect practical realities and address existing challenges within the framework.
Citations
- CGPDTM Notifications (2026) 1 CGPT 456
