Roll of Scientific Advisers

Under section 115 of the Patents Act, 1970, the Controller maintains a roll of scientific advisers for the purpose of section 115.

Eligibility Criteria

As per sub-rule (2) of rule 103 of the Patents Rules, 2003, a person shall be eligible to have his/her name entered in the roll of scientific advisers if he/she—

  • holds a degree in science, engineering or technology or equivalent;
  • has not less than fifteen years' practical, research or teaching experience; and
  • he holds or has held a responsible post in a scientific or technical department of the Central or State Government or in any organisation.

** For more information, please refer The Patents Act, 1970 and The Patent Rules, 2003 (as amended).

View Roll of Scientific Advisers on Official Website

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1 Roll of Scientific Advisers as on 04 September 2025
2 Roll of Scientific Advisers as on 06 September 2019