Patent Registration

Protect your invention with exclusive rights — from concept to grant under the Patents Act, 1970

Patent Registration

Secure Your Invention

A patent is an exclusive right granted by the Government for an invention that is new, involves an inventive step, and is capable of industrial application. It gives the patentee the right to prevent others from making, using, selling, or importing the invention without permission. Our team of patent experts handles drafting, filing, and prosecution from start to grant.

Types of Patent Applications

  • Provisional Application: Filed when the invention is still under development. Secures a priority date and gives 12 months to file the complete specification.
  • Complete Application: Filed with full description, claims, and drawings. Can be filed directly or within 12 months of the provisional.
  • PCT National Phase: For international patent applications entering India through the Patent Cooperation Treaty route.

Patentability Criteria

  • Novelty: The invention must be new and not known to the public anywhere in the world before the priority date.
  • Inventive Step: The invention must not be obvious to a person skilled in the field.
  • Industrial Applicability: The invention must be capable of being made or used in an industry.

Documents Required

  • Detailed description of the invention (with drawings, if any).
  • Title and abstract of the invention.
  • Applicant's identity proof (PAN, Aadhaar, Passport).
  • Inventor's name(s), address(es), and declaration.
  • Signed Power of Attorney (Form 26).
  • If filing a provisional, a brief description of the concept is sufficient.

Important: Non‑Disclosure Before Filing

Public disclosure of your invention before filing a patent application can destroy its novelty and make it unpatentable. Always file a provisional application (or at least a complete specification) before publishing, presenting, or selling your idea.

Start Your Patent Application

Our patent experts will guide you from idea disclosure to grant — secure your priority date now.

Our Patent Registration Process

From invention disclosure to granted patent — a transparent, step‑by‑step approach.

1. Idea Disclosure

You share your invention with us under a Non‑Disclosure Agreement. We analyze the technical field and patentability.

2. Prior Art Search

We conduct a thorough search of existing patents and publications to determine novelty and identify possible obstacles.

3. Drafting the Specification

Our patent attorneys draft the complete specification, claims, abstract, and drawings (if needed) with precise legal language.

4. Filing the Application

We file the application electronically with the Indian Patent Office. You receive an application number and priority date immediately.

5. Examination & Reply

After publication and request for examination, we respond to examination reports (objections) with strong legal arguments.

6. Grant & Maintenance

Once all objections are cleared, the patent is granted. We assist with annuity payments to keep the patent in force for 20 years.

Frequently Asked Questions — Patent

Common queries about patent registration in India

A patent is an exclusive legal right granted for an invention — a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. In India, it is governed by the Patents Act, 1970, and provides protection for 20 years from the filing date.
Any invention that is new, involves an inventive step, and is capable of industrial application can be patented. This includes mechanical devices, electronic circuits, chemical compounds, drugs, and even software‑based inventions (with certain restrictions). Mathematical methods, business methods, and mere discoveries cannot be patented in India.
A provisional specification is a preliminary application filed to secure a priority date when the invention is not yet fully developed. It does not require complete claims. Within 12 months, you must file a complete specification with full disclosure, claims, and abstract. The complete specification is examined and leads to the grant.
The process from filing to grant typically takes 3‑5 years, depending on the backlog at the Patent Office and the complexity of the invention. The filing itself is immediate, but examination occurs only after you file a request for examination (Form 18) within 48 months of the priority date.
It is strongly recommended NOT to disclose your invention publicly before filing. Any public disclosure (through publications, presentations, or even sale) can destroy the novelty and make the invention unpatentable. If disclosure is necessary, file at least a provisional application first.
No, patents are territorial. An Indian patent provides protection only within India. To protect your invention in other countries, you must file separate applications in each desired country, or use the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) route to file a single international application that can later enter multiple countries.
The cost varies based on the type of application (provisional or complete), the complexity of the invention, and whether you file as an individual, startup, or large entity. Government fees are reduced for individuals and startups. Contact us with your details for a customized quote.
A patent must be renewed annually by paying annuity fees starting from the 3rd year. If you fail to pay the renewal fee, the patent lapses and the invention falls into the public domain, allowing anyone to use it freely.