Patent Agent

Hello sir, I am Aman Verma. I am from New Delhi. I want you to help me by providing me some information about the patent agent. Can you give me some details about it?

[Kiran Chandar]

A patent attorney is an attorney who has the specialized qualifications necessary for representing clients in obtaining patents and acting in all matters and procedures relating to patent law and practice, such as filing an opposition.
The term is used differently in different countries, and thus may or may not require the same legal qualifications as a general legal practitioner.

The titles patent agent and patent lawyer are also used in some jurisdictions.
In India, a person registered to practice before Indian Patent Office is called a "Registered Patent Agent" or simply "Patent agent".
The Indian Patent Law specifically does not mention the designation of "Patent Attorney".
The Indian Patent Agent can thus be considered the counterpart of the Patent Attorney in Australia, EPO or Japan.

Indian Patent Office conducts a qualifying examination for patent agent registration yearly (earlier, it was twice a year).
Indian Patent Law mandates a science or technical degree for person(s) to appear for the qualifying examination. Other criteria for eligibility include being an Indian Citizen, and 21 years of age.
There are approximately 2000 registered patent agents in India as of April 1, 2010.

However, a decision on March 15, 2013 by the Madras High Court (Single Judge), stated that advocates, by possessing a law degree from a recognized university, have a right to file, appear and undertake all responsibilities of a patent agent.
The single judge rejected the contention that to appear before the Patent Office, advocates required additional specific science/technical qualification along with passing an exam