Patent FER Response Services - India

Patent FER Response Services

Service Overview

Responding to a First Examination Report (FER) is a critical step in the patent prosecution process. It requires addressing objections raised by the Indian Patent Office to establish the novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability of the invention. Khurana & Khurana (K&K), recognised by Legal 500, IAM, and Chambers & Partners, offers detailed and well-structured FER responses to improve the chances of successful grant while safeguarding the scope of protection.

Inclusions

• Drafting and filing of written responses to FERs issued by the Indian Patent Office
  
• Strategic handling of examiner objections on novelty, inventive step, subject matter, and formal issues
  

Exclusions

• Government fees (charged additionally at actuals)
  
• Hearings before the Patent Office (available as a separate service)
  
• Appeals or post-grant proceedings
  

Why Engage Us

• Delivered by Khurana & Khurana (K&K), a top-ranked IP law firm with 330+ professionals
  
• Strong patent prosecution team with expertise across technology domains including engineering, pharma, life sciences, ICT, and chemicals
  
• Trusted by industry leaders such as L&T, Accenture, Flipkart, Schneider, Sun Pharma, Glenmark, and UPL
  
• Proven track record of drafting persuasive FER responses that balance compliance with robust patent protection