Understanding the Patent Grant Procedure Sequence

The question asks for the correct sequence of steps involved in the process of obtaining a patent. Let's break down each statement provided:

• (A) The true and first owner shall apply in form I and legal representative of true owner shall apply in form II
• (B) A complete specification shall be filled with a fee of Rs. 50/- within 12 months from the date of filing of application
• (C) The first inventor of the work who claims to be true and first owner or his legal representative
• (D) For each invention separate application for a patent shall be made

Analyzing the Sequence of Patent Steps

To determine the correct sequence for the grant of patent, we need to arrange these statements in a logical order that reflects the typical flow of a patent application process. The process generally starts with identifying who can apply, followed by rules about the application, then the actual application, and finally the details of the invention.

Let's analyze the statements to find the beginning:

• Statement (C) identifies who is eligible to apply for a patent: the first inventor or their legal representative. This logically must be the very first step before any application can be considered or filed.

After identifying the eligible person, what comes next?

• Statement (D) states a fundamental rule regarding patent applications: a separate application is required for each invention. This rule is important to know and follow before filing the actual application(s). It guides how multiple inventions should be handled when applying.

Once the eligible person is identified and the rules regarding the number of applications are understood, the actual application can be made.

• Statement (A) describes how the application is made by the true and first owner (using Form I) or their legal representative (using Form II). This is the step where the formal application filing happens. This follows identifying the applicant and understanding the application rules.

Finally, after the initial application is filed, the detailed description of the invention is provided.

• Statement (B) mentions filing the complete specification within a certain timeframe (12 months) from the initial application date, along with a fee. The complete specification provides the detailed technical description of the invention, which is a crucial part of the patent process that happens after the initial application is filed. Note: The fee amount mentioned here might be outdated, but we are following the statement as given.

Based on this analysis, the logical sequence of the patent grant procedure steps is:

1. Identify the eligible applicant (C).
2. Understand the rule about separate applications for separate inventions (D).
3. File the initial application using the appropriate form (A).
4. File the complete specification within the allowed time (B).

This corresponds to the sequence (C), (D), (A), (B).

Evaluating the Options

Let's compare our derived sequence with the given options:

• Option 1: (A), (D), (C), (B) - Incorrect. Application forms (A) are used after identifying the applicant (C).
• Option 2: (C), (D), (A), (B) - Matches our derived sequence. Identifies applicant (C), states rule (D), application forms (A), files specification (B).
• Option 3: (B), (A), (D), (C) - Incorrect. Filing specification (B) and application forms (A) happen after identifying the applicant (C).
• Option 4: (B), (D), (C), (A) - Incorrect. Filing specification (B) happens after application (A), and both happen after identifying the applicant (C).

Therefore, the correct arrangement of the procedure for the grant of patent is (C), (D), (A), (B).

Revision Table: Patent Grant Procedure Steps

Additional Information on Patent Applications

The process of obtaining a patent involves several detailed steps regulated by patent law (like the Patents Act, 1970, in India, for example, which might be the context implied by Forms I & II and the fee). While the sequence provided is a simplified overview, a real patent application process includes many more stages such as publication of the application, examination, opposition periods, and ultimately, the grant of the patent if all requirements are met.

• Provisional vs. Complete Specification: Often, an applicant first files a provisional specification to secure a filing date and establish priority for the invention, followed by a complete specification within 12 months. Statement (B) specifically refers to filing the complete specification.
• Forms: Patent applications involve various forms for different purposes (application, fee payment, examination request, etc.). Forms I and II are indeed related to the application for patent itself, depending on whether the applicant is the inventor/owner or a legal representative.
• Fees: The fees for patent applications are subject to change and vary depending on the applicant type (e.g., individual, small entity, large entity) and the stage of the process. The fee mentioned in statement (B) (Rs. 50/-) is likely outdated for current patent filings.

Understanding the sequential flow from identifying the inventor to detailing the invention is fundamental to grasping the patent application procedure.