PCT national phase deadline in India
Enter your earliest priority date to see the usual 31-month deadline to enter the Indian national phase. Do not count on Form 4 if you are already late — confirm with your patent agent.
Last updated: July 2026 · Fees per schedule published 2026-05-04
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Use the earliest priority date on the PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority claim).
Entering India from a PCT application
You typically must enter the Indian national phase within 31 months of the earliest priority date. Late entry is high risk — do not plan around Form 4. Line up fees and translations early.
Common questions
- When is PCT national phase due in India?
- Usually by 31 months from the priority date of the PCT application.
- What if I miss the national phase deadline?
- Do not assume Form 4 will fix a late national phase entry in India. Speak with a registered patent agent before you rely on any late-entry option.
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