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.
Turn Your Invention Into a Protected Asset
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.
What Can Be Patented in India?
An invention must satisfy three legal requirements to qualify for a patent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why Patent Your Invention?
A patent converts your technical innovation into a legally protected commercial advantage.
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.
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.
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.
Competitive Barrier
Competitors cannot legally replicate your patented invention — forcing them to either license from you or develop alternative solutions, protecting your market share.
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.
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.
Patent Filing Process in India
The process from invention to grant typically takes 3–5 years — start early.
Scroll through the steps — or skip the queue and let our experts handle every one of them for you.
Get Expert HelpInvention 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After Filing the Patent Application
Patent prosecution is a multi-year process requiring active management.
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.
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.
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.
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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