Patent Registration in India
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Invention protected with a 20-year monopoly.
A patent in India is granted by the Indian Patent Office (IPO) for inventions that are novel, involve an inventive step and are capable of industrial application. The application can be filed as a provisional specification (to secure a priority date) or as a complete specification. A Request for Examination must be filed within 48 months of the priority date. SS Marks advises on patentability, drafts the claims and specification, and manages the prosecution through to grant.
Documents required
- Detailed description of the invention (how it works, what problem it solves, what makes it novel)
- Prior art search results if available
- Drawings or diagrams (if applicable to the invention)
- Identity proof and address of the inventor(s) and applicant
- Assignment of invention from inventor to applicant (if different from inventor)
- Priority document (if claiming Paris Convention priority from an earlier foreign application)
How we handle this for you
Patentability assessment
We review the invention for novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability before advising on filing strategy.
Provisional / complete specification drafting
Specification — including claims, abstract and drawings — drafted by our patent team and shared for review.
IPO filing (Form 1 & Form 2)
Application filed at the relevant IPO office (Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai or Kolkata based on applicant location).
Request for Examination & prosecution
Request for Examination filed; first examination report (FER) replied to within the prescribed deadline. Grant obtained.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a provisional and a complete specification?
A provisional specification secures a priority date without disclosing all details — useful when the invention is still being developed. A complete specification with full claims must be filed within 12 months of the provisional.
How long does patent registration take in India?
Contact us to know the exact pricing for your requirement. An expedited examination (Form 18A) is available for certain categories including startups and small entities.
What can be patented in India?
Any new, inventive and industrially applicable process, machine, manufacture or composition of matter. Software inventions are patentable only when claimed as a technical process, not as software per se.
How long does patent protection last?
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Can a startup get expedited patent examination?
Yes. Startups recognised by DPIIT, small entities and entities working on certain technology areas (including green technology) are eligible for expedited examination (EEP) — which significantly reduces examination wait times.
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