In the intricate landscape of patent law, the filing of statements of working (SoW) of patents aka working
statements stands out as a unique requirement in India, necessitating patentees and licensees to annually report
the commercial utilization of their patented inventions.
This obligation stems from Section 83 of the Indian Patents Act, 1970, which lays out the general principles of working of patents encouraging full-scale commercial use of patented inventions in India.