Master Guide to Patent Agent Examination

The Master Guide to Patent Agent Examination by Sheetal Chopra (October 2025 Edition) is a comprehensive and updated study companion designed for aspirants preparing for the Indian Patent Agent Examination. The book offers a lucid explanation of complex patent laws and procedures, including the latest updates to the Patent Rules and the newly added detailed chapter on the Designs Act, 2000. It provides conceptual clarity on intellectual property, patentability, filing procedures, prosecution, licensing, and infringement, making it an essential guide for mastering both theoretical and practical aspects of patent law.

Key Features:

• Includes the Designs Act, 2000 and Rules, latest amendments, and solved question papers for 2025, 2024, and 2023.
• Explains every stage of the patent process - from filing and prosecution to opposition, revocation, and compulsory licensing.
• Features solved previous year papers with examiner-style explanations for better understanding of expected answers.
• Each chapter ends with summaries for quick revision, enabling efficient last-minute preparation.
• Offers guidance on claim drafting, FRAND licensing, and Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) to enhance understanding of current industry practices.
• Includes abbreviations, case references, and structured chapter-wise learning for systematic preparation.

This book is indispensable for aspirants of the Indian Patent Agent Examination, as well as for law students, IP professionals, researchers, and practitioners seeking a clear and practical understanding of patent law and its application in India.

Abbreviations
Cases cited in this book
Chapter 1: Introduction to Intellectual Property & IP Administration
Chapter 2: Patentability and Patent Cooperation Treaty
Chapter 3: Patent Application Filing (Procedure and Documentation)
Chapter 4: Patent Prosecution at Indian Patent Office
Chapter 5: Opposition, Revocation and Surrender of Patents
Chapter 6: Compulsory Licensing
Chapter 7: Infringement & Defences
Chapter 8: Powers of the Controller
Chapter 9: Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and FRAND Licensing
Chapter 10: Patent Claim Drafting Tips
Chapter 11: Designs Act, 2000