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Patent Registration

A patent is an exclusive right granted by the government to an inventor for a new, inventive, and industrially applicable invention. It prevents others from making, using, selling, or importing your invention without your permission — giving you a competitive monopoly for up to 20 years.

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Turn Your Invention Into a Protected Asset

India grants patents under the Patents Act, 1970. The patent system rewards innovation by giving inventors exclusive commercial rights for 20 years in exchange for public disclosure of the invention's technical details. Patent filing in India can be done at one of four patent offices (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai). The process involves a prior art search, drafting the patent specification, and responding to examination reports. For international protection, the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) route allows filing in 150+ countries through a single application. Our team includes technical experts across engineering, pharma, and software domains — supporting you from invention assessment through to grant.

Critical: Annual renewal fees must be paid every year from the 2nd year onwards to keep the patent alive. Missing a renewal date causes the patent to lapse — and a lapsed patent enters the public domain immediately, allowing anyone to use your invention freely. Late renewal is possible within 6 months with a surcharge, but after that window, the patent cannot be restored.

Provisional Patent Application

Secure a filing date early

A provisional application establishes your priority date without a complete specification. You get 12 months to file the complete specification — ideal when your invention is still being developed and you want to protect the priority date.

Complete Patent Application

Full specification and claims

The complete application includes the full description of the invention, drawings (if applicable), and the all-important claims — which define the legal scope of patent protection. Claim drafting is the most critical and technical step.

Patent Search

Prior art assessment

A comprehensive search of existing patents and published literature (prior art) to assess the novelty and inventive step of your invention — before committing to the cost of filing.

PCT International Application

One filing, 150+ countries

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) allows filing a single international application that provides patent protection in over 150 member countries. National phase filings in specific countries follow within 30 months of the priority date.

Eligibility Criteria

What Can Be Patented in India?

An invention must satisfy three legal requirements to qualify for a patent.

1

Novelty

The invention must be new — not previously disclosed, published, or publicly known anywhere in the world before the filing date. Prior art anywhere globally can destroy novelty.

2

Inventive Step (Non-Obviousness)

The invention must not be obvious to a person skilled in the relevant field. It must involve a technical advance or economic significance over existing knowledge.

3

Industrial Applicability

The invention must be capable of being made or used in an industry. Pure theories, mathematical methods, or business methods are not patentable under Indian patent law.

4

Not Excluded Subject Matter

Section 3 of the Patents Act excludes certain inventions — discoveries, scientific theories, mathematical methods, purely aesthetic creations, business methods, software per se, and methods of medical treatment.

Key Benefits

Why Patent Your Invention?

A patent converts your technical innovation into a legally protected commercial advantage.

01

20-Year Monopoly

Patent protection lasts 20 years from the filing date — giving you exclusive commercial rights to make, use, sell, and import the invention without competition.

02

Revenue Through Licensing

You do not need to manufacture the invention yourself. You can license the patent to manufacturers and earn royalties — creating a passive income stream from your innovation.

03

Investor Attractiveness

Investors and acquirers value patented technologies significantly higher than unprotected innovations. A granted patent is a balance sheet asset and a key differentiator in fundraising.

04

Competitive Barrier

Competitors cannot legally replicate your patented invention — forcing them to either license from you or develop alternative solutions, protecting your market share.

05

Start-Up India Benefits

Start-ups and MSMEs receive 80% rebate on patent filing fees in India — making patent protection significantly more affordable for emerging businesses.

06

Technology Transfer Leverage

A portfolio of granted patents gives technology companies leverage in cross-licensing negotiations with larger players — protecting against infringement claims while accessing others' technology.

Step-by-Step Process

Patent Filing Process in India

The process from invention to grant typically takes 3–5 years — start early.

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Invention Assessment & Prior Art Search

Assess the invention's novelty and inventive step by searching global patent databases (USPTO, EPO, WIPO) and scientific literature. Get a realistic assessment of patentability before investing in filing.

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Step 2 of 6

File Provisional Application (optional)

File a provisional application to secure the priority date — especially if the invention is still being refined. The filing date is your priority date for worldwide purposes.

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Step 3 of 6

Prepare Complete Specification

Draft the complete specification — description of invention, drawings, abstract, and most importantly, the patent claims. Claims are the legal heart of the patent and require precise technical-legal drafting.

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Step 4 of 6

File Complete Application (Form 1 + Form 2)

Submit the complete patent application at the appropriate Indian Patent Office. Pay the filing fee (reduced fees for individuals/start-ups/MSMEs). Request publication and examination.

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Step 5 of 6

Request Early Publication & Examination

By default, applications are published 18 months after filing. Request early publication for faster visibility. Request for Examination (Form 18) must be filed within 48 months — examination begins after this.

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Step 6 of 6

Respond to First Examination Report

The Patent Office issues a First Examination Report (FER) with objections — novelty, inventive step, prior art, clarity. Prepare a comprehensive response within 12 months of FER issuance to obtain grant.

Document Checklist

Documents Required for Patent Application

Patent applications are technical-legal documents — these forms and documents must be prepared carefully.

Application Forms

Form 1 (Application for Patent)

Basic application form with applicant details, inventor details, title, and declaration of inventorship.

Form 2 (Provisional or Complete Specification)

The technical heart of the application — description of invention, drawings, and claims. Must comply with Indian Patent Office formatting requirements.

Form 5 (Declaration of Inventorship)

Declaration identifying all inventors — separate from the applicant (who may be a company). All inventors must be named.

Do not publicly disclose your invention — through papers, presentations, social media, or demonstrations — before filing a patent application. Any public disclosure before filing destroys novelty and makes the invention unpatentable.

Post Registration

After Filing the Patent Application

Patent prosecution is a multi-year process requiring active management.

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Pay Annual Renewal Fees

Annual maintenance fees must be paid from the 3rd anniversary of the filing date — every year until expiry (20 years). Failure to pay results in patent lapse. We track and remind you of all renewal due dates.

Within 12 months of FER

Respond to FER Within 12 Months

The First Examination Report must be responded to within 12 months of issuance. Missing this deadline results in the application being treated as abandoned. Request a hearing if needed.

Ongoing

Commercialize or License

Once granted, actively commercialize the patent — either by manufacturing, licensing to others for royalties, or selling. India's patent law has a compulsory licensing provision if a granted patent is not worked in India.

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Your Trusted Patent Filing Partner

Miss an annual renewal beyond the 6-month grace window and your patent lapses into the public domain forever, with no way to restore it. We track every renewal date so your 20-year monopoly stays protected.

Prior Art Search

Thorough novelty and prior-art search conducted before filing so your application isn't rejected for lack of inventive step.

Specification Drafting

Patent specifications drafted by professionals who understand both the technology and patent law claim structure.

Renewal Deadline Tracking

Annual renewal fees tracked and paid from year two onward so your patent never lapses by oversight.

Startup & Licensing Support

Guidance on Startup India fee rebates and structuring licensing deals to monetise your patent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A patent is valid for 20 years from the date of filing the complete patent application — not from the date of grant. Annual renewal fees must be paid from the 3rd year onwards to keep the patent alive.
Software per se (as such) is not patentable in India under Section 3(k). However, software that produces a technical effect beyond normal computer interactions — embedded systems, control algorithms, specific hardware-software combinations — may be patentable when claimed appropriately.
A provisional application establishes a priority date without a complete specification — giving the inventor 12 months to file the complete application. A complete application includes the full description, drawings, and claims. Both establish the filing date, but only a complete application can lead to a granted patent.
Government filing fees range from ₹1,600 (for individuals/start-ups, reduced 80% from ₹8,000) to ₹8,000 (for companies) per application for a complete specification. Additional fees apply for excess claims and pages. Professional charges for drafting and prosecution are separate.
The PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) route allows a single international application that preserves your right to file in 150+ countries within 30 months of the priority date. Individual national filings then proceed in each selected country. This is more cost-effective than filing separately in each country from the start.

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