India will ordinarily stop posting first examination reports for design applications from 2 October 2026. A notice published by IP India on 7 September specifies delivery to the email address recorded under the Indian address for service in Form 1. Paper dispatch remains possible where the Controller records written reasons based on the interests of justice or administrative exigencies. The change has not yet taken effect as of 16 September.
For overseas applicants, a functioning mailbox at the Indian agent is only one part of a reliable reporting chain. JCIPO recommends checking the registered address for pending applications before 2 October, assigning responsibility for forwarding reports and arranging backup inbox monitoring. Applicants should also review spam folders and online case status, and update contact details through the prescribed procedure. The notice changes the delivery channel; a missed email should not be treated as an automatic extension of the response period.
