Patent Registration in India

Protect your invention under the Patents Act, 1970 & Patents Rules, 2003. File provisional or complete specifications, secure priority, and build IP value.

  • Safeguard novel products, processes & improvements
  • Claim priority in India & 150+ countries via PCT
  • Monetize innovation through licensing & valuation

Provisional filing in as little as 2–5 working days*

Patentability / Prior Art Search Reports
Drafting of Provisional & Complete Specifications
e-Filing with Indian Patent Office (IPO)
FER Response, Hearing & Grant Support

Start Your Patent Filing

Patent Registration Process (India)

1️⃣ Patentability Search

Prior art & novelty search across Indian & global databases to check patent eligibility.

2️⃣ Draft Specification

Prepare Provisional or Complete Specification with claims, drawings & abstract.

3️⃣ e-Filing with IPO

File online at the Indian Patent Office (Patent e-filing portal) & obtain application number.

4️⃣ Publication

Application auto-publishes after 18 months or earlier on request (Form 9).

5️⃣ Examination Request

File Request for Examination (RFE / Form 18) within 48 months from priority date.

6️⃣ Office Action → Grant

Respond to FER, attend hearings. Once allowed, patent is granted & published in journal.

Patent Filing for Startups, Innovators & R&D Companies

Patent protection gives you exclusive rights to stop others from making, using, selling, or importing your invention in India. Under the Patents Act, 1970 and the Patents Rules, 2003, eligible inventions that are novel, inventive (non‑obvious), and industrially applicable can be protected by filing a patent application with the Indian Patent Office (IPO).

Filing early secures a priority date. You can start with a Provisional Application (to lock the date while you finalize R&D) and complete it within 12 months by filing a Complete Specification with claims.

International protection can be extended through the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) route or by filing directly in specific countries claiming priority from the Indian filing (within 12 months under the Paris Convention).

Deenis Law Chamber assists inventors, startups, MSMEs, universities, and enterprises through every stage of the patent lifecycle:

Patentability Search & Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Opinions
Drafting Provisional & Complete Specs (Claims, Drawings, Abstract)
Filing in India, PCT, or Direct Foreign Filings
Response to FER / Office Actions & Hearings
Patent Valuation, Licensing & Tech Transfer Support
Annuity / Renewal Management up to 20 Years

Who Should File a Patent?

If you have created a novel technical solution, improved process, or new product with industrial application, you should consider patent protection.

  • Startups & Innovators with Tech Products
  • MSMEs Developing Proprietary Machinery
  • Pharmaceutical & Biotech R&D Units
  • Electronics, IoT & Hardware Designers
  • Software / AI / Algorithm‑Driven Platforms*
  • Universities & Research Institutions
  • Automotive & Engineering Companies
  • Inventors Seeking Licensing Revenue

*Software & computer‑related inventions are patentable in limited circumstances where there is a novel technical effect or technical contribution. Ask us for a CRI strategy review.

Types of Patent Filings

Choose the right filing strategy based on your invention readiness, funding, and international plans.

📝 Provisional Application

Locks priority date while R&D continues. Must be followed by Complete Spec within 12 months.

📘 Complete Specification

Full technical disclosure with claims. Required for examination & grant.

🌍 PCT International Filing

Centralized filing to reserve rights in 150+ countries; enter national phase later.

🇮🇳 National Phase Entry (India)

Enter India from a PCT application within 31 months of priority.

🔁 Convention Application

File in another country within 12 months claiming priority from first filing.

🔧 Patent of Addition

Improvements or modifications to an existing patented invention.

Patent Renewal & Maintenance

Indian patents last for 20 years from the filing date (or international filing date for PCT applications entered in India), subject to payment of annual renewal fees beginning from the 3rd year.

Renewal Timeline
  • Renewal due every year starting from Year 3.
  • Fees can be paid in advance for multiple years.
  • Grace period available with surcharge (late fee).
  • Non‑payment results in patent lapse; restoration possible within 18 months (Form 15).
Renewal Support
  • Docketing & due date reminders
  • Bulk annuity management for portfolios
  • Fee optimization for startups / MSMEs
  • Restoration petitions for lapsed patents

Why Patent Your Invention?

A granted patent is a powerful business asset. Here’s what it gives you:

🛡 Exclusive Rights

Stop others from making, using, or selling your invention without permission.

💰 Licensing Revenue

License or assign your patent to generate revenue streams or attract investors.

🚀 Startup Valuation

Strong IP increases investor confidence & company valuation.

🌍 Global Expansion

Secure international rights via PCT or Paris Convention filings.

Documents & Information Required

Have the following ready before starting your patent filing:

✅ Applicant Details

Name, nationality, address (individual / startup / company / university).

🧠 Invention Disclosure

Technical write‑up describing problem, solution, advantages.

📊 Drawings / Diagrams

Sketches, flowcharts, schematics (optional for provisional; needed for complete).

📜 Prior Art References

Any known publications, patents, or products similar to yours.

🧾 Proof of Right

Assignment from inventor to applicant company (if applicable).

📁 Signed Forms

Form 1 (Application), Form 2 (Specification), Form 3 (Statement & Undertaking), Form 26 (Patent Agent Authorization).

Frequently Asked Questions (Patent Filing)

A patent is a legal right granted by the government that allows you to stop others from making, using, selling, or importing your invention without permission. It protects commercial value, attracts investors, and supports licensing deals.

A Provisional Application secures a priority date with an early technical disclosure but no claims; you must file the Complete Specification with full description & claims within 12 months, or the application lapses.

With expedited examination (eligible categories include startups, female applicants, and more), grant can occur within 1–2 years. Regular timelines may run 3–5 years depending on workload & responses.

Sections 3 & 4 of the Patents Act exclude discoveries, mathematical/ business methods, algorithms per se, software without technical effect, methods of agriculture, and certain biological processes, among others. We review eligibility before filing.

Yes. File abroad within 12 months (Paris Convention) or file a PCT application within that period to keep options open in 150+ countries, then enter national phase later.

20 years from the filing date (or international filing date for PCT), subject to timely renewal fee payments starting from the 3rd year.