Patent registration in India
Protect your invention with a patent. We guide you from prior-art search to grant.
Quick answer
A patent gives you the exclusive right to make, use and sell an invention for 20 years from the filing date. In India the process includes filing (provisional or complete specification), publication, a request for examination, reply to objections and grant. Startups and small entities pay reduced official fees.
Key facts
- Term: 20 years from the filing date
- Basic filing is Form 1; request for examination is Form 18
- Provisional specification secures an early filing date
- Startups, small entities and individuals pay reduced official fees
- Fees are revised periodically, so we confirm current amounts before filing
What can be patented
A new, inventive product or process that is capable of industrial application. Discoveries, mere ideas and certain software-only inventions are not patentable.
Steps
- Prior-art search
- Drafting and filing the specification
- Publication after 18 months, or earlier on request
- Request for examination and reply to the examination report
- Grant and yearly renewal
Frequently asked questions
How long does a patent last?
20 years from the date of filing, subject to yearly renewal fees.
What is a provisional patent?
A provisional specification secures your filing date while you finish developing the invention. The complete specification must follow within 12 months.
Can a startup get reduced fees?
Yes. Recognised startups and small entities pay lower official fees.
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