Patent Registration in India (Fast Filing Service)
Full support from idea to grant. Professionals Law ensures complete legal protection for your innovation.
Introduction and Its Compliance
Patent is a type of legal protection or monopoly, established by the government, that is granted to the inventor or patentee for a new, useful and nonobvious invention. This right prohibits others from making, using, selling or importing the patented product or process without the permission of the patent holder for 20 years from the date of the filing. At Professionals Law, we help people, startups, universities and businesses get and manage patents. Professionals Law does everything according to Indian & international Laws governing intellectual property.
Why It Is Needed
Patent protection is critical to safeguard the original concepts and to provide inventors with a competitive advantage in business. This forms a legal monopoly for the inventor on it, so that the invention may be developed, commercialized or licensed to others. With innovative technology comes complex legal and technical processes, Professionals Law helps you in successfully applying for the registration of patent and we make sure that the procedure remains smooth throughout.
Benefits and Advantages
Exclusive Commercial Rights:
With registered patent, the inventor has the rights to the exclusive making, selling or licensing of his/her invention, giving them a major business advantage.
Protection Against Infringement:
A registered patent stops other people from copying or profiting off your invention and allows you to take legal action if they do.
Promotes Innovation and R&D:
The existence of patent protection helps to promote an environment where innovation is encouraged and where inventors are rewarded for their innovations, in terms of recognition and financial benefits.
Increases Market Value and Investment Opportunity:
Patents are valuable intangible assets that investors are drawn to, making it easier for you to raise investment and increase business valuation.
Global Recognition:
An Indian patent application can be extended to several countries by way of PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) and other international arrangements which Professionals Law can assist you with.
Eligibility Criteria
To be patentable, an invention must meet the following conditions:
- Novelty: The invention made must be new and kept secret from the public worldwide prior to filing.
- Inventive Step: The proposal must include a contribution to the state of the art and be non-obvious to a person skilled in the field.
- Industrial Applicability: The invention must be practically possible, capable of being made or used in industry.
- Patentable Subject Matter: The invention should not be in the nature of things which are specifically excluded from patentability under Section 3 and 4 of the Indian Patents Act (e.g. scientific theories, abstract ideas, laws of nature).
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Steps for Patent Registration
Consultation & Search
Professionals Law performs a pre-examination search for patentable subject matter and risks of existing patents.
Drafting of Specification
Our team can draft a comprehensive patent specification (provisional/complete specification) with claims, drawings and abstract.
Filing of Application
We file the patent application with the Indian Patent Office (IPO) and give the applicant an application number.
Publication of Application
The application is published after 18 months unless an early publication request is filed.
Request for Examination
Once that is done, typically within 48 months, Professionals Law assists in filing an RFE and then an examiner looks into the application.
Reply to Examination Report
We draft appropriate Reply to FER (First Examination Report) and hearings (if any).
Issuance of Patent
Provided the application meets all of the requirements, the IPO issues the patent and announces the patent number in the official journal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I patent an idea?
What’s the difference between a provisional patent and complete patent?
Whether a startup or MSME file for a patent?
Can my Indian patent be used in other countries?
For how long a patent remains valid in India?
Can I sell or license my patent?
What if someone steals my invention?
Is it possible to amend my patent application after filing?
Why should I hire Professionals Law for my patent?
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