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Patents Guide - Jurisdiction of Patent Offices
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An Indian resident can file application for patent at the appropriate Patent Office under whose jurisdiction he resides or has his principal place of business.  For non residents, the address for service in India or principal place of business of his agent determines the appropriate patent office where applications for patent can be filed.

Territorial Jurisdiction of Appropriate Office for the Applicants

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