Patent Filing
Welcome to our comprehensive patent filing services tailored for innovators and businesses in India & Overseas.
Overview
Our expert team guides you through the entire patent filing process, ensuring precision, timeliness, and strategic planning.
Patent Filing Process
1. Patentability Search/Prior Art Analysis:
- OBJECTIVE: Determine the novelty and patentability of the invention.
- TIMELINE: 1-2 weeks.
- FEE: Contact us for a personalized quote.
Patentability Search: Optional Yet Crucial
Embarking on a Patentability Search is an optional but pivotal decision in the patent journey. This meticulous examination of existing patents and relevant literature is crucial for inventors and businesses, offering a comprehensive evaluation of the uniqueness of their invention. While optional, this search empowers stakeholders with valuable insights, guiding strategic decisions and enhancing the likelihood of a successful patent application.
2. Drafting Provisional Specification
- OBJECTIVE: Prepare a preliminary document describing the invention in detail.
- TIMELINE: 2-3 weeks.
- FEE: Contact us for a personalized quote.
Why filing a Provisional Specification is important
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Early Protection
Scenario: File a provisional specification if your invention is in the early stages of development and you desire to publish information about it soon.
Benefits: Establish an early priority date without the need for a fully detailed description. -
Cost-Effective Start
Scenario: When budget considerations are crucial.
Benefits: Provisional applications are generally more cost-effective, allowing inventors to secure a filing date while continuing to refine the invention. -
Extended Development Time
Scenario: Inventions that are expected to undergo significant improvements or changes.
Benefits: Provides a one-year window to gather additional data, conduct market research, and assess commercial viability. -
Initial Protection
Scenario: When you need immediate protection without a finalized and detailed description.
Benefits: Grants initial protection, and you have flexibility to file a complete specification within one year.
3. Complete Specification Drafting
- OBJECTIVE: Develop a comprehensive document with detailed technical information.
- TIMELINE: 3-4 weeks.
- FEE: Contact us for a personalized quote.
Why filing a Complete Specification is important
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Detailed Description
File a complete specification when you have a fully developed and detailed understanding of your invention. This includes specific technical details, functionalities, and any improvements or variations. -
Claiming Priority
The complete specification is necessary if you want to claim priority from the filing date of the provisional specification. To benefit from the priority date, you must file the complete specification within 12 months of the provisional filing date. -
Expedited Examination
If you wish to expedite the examination process, filing a complete specification is essential. The examination process typically begins after filing the complete specification, and it allows for faster processing compared to provisional applications.
4. Filing the Patent Application
- OBJECTIVE: Submit the application to the Indian Patent Office.
- TIMELINE: 1-2 weeks.
- FEE: Contact us for a personalized quote
5. Publications
- OBJECTIVE: Application is published after 18 months (or earlier upon request).
- TIMELINE: 18 months from the filing date.
- FEE: Contact us for a personalized quote.
6. Examination Request
- OBJECTIVE: Request examination within 48 months from the filing date.
- TIMELINE: Within 48 months.
- FEE: Contact us for a personalized quote.
7. Patent Examination
- OBJECTIVE: Patent office examines the application; issues First examination Report (FER).
- TIMELINE: 2-3 years
8. Office Action Response
- SERVICE: Assistance in responding to patent office actions.
- TIMELINE: 2-3 Weeks
- FEE: Contact us for a personalized quote.
9. Grant and Publication of Patent
- OBJECTIVE: If the application meets criteria, the patent is granted and published.
- TIMELINE: 2-4 years (from filing date).
10. Renewals
- OBJECTIVE: Pay renewal fees to maintain the patent's enforceability.
- TIMELINE: Annually, starting from the third year after the filing date.
- FEE: Contact us for a personalized quote.
Why Choose Our Patent Filing Services
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Expertise
Our team of experienced patent professionals ensures thorough and accurate filings.
02.
Timely Execution
We adhere to strict timelines for each stage of the patent filing process.
03.
Comprehensive Services
From patentability searches to renewals, we offer end-to-end services.
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Client-Centric Approach
We prioritize your goals and provide tailored solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which may be a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem.
The Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, grants patents.
In India, patents can be granted for inventions that are new, involve an inventive step, and are capable of industrial application. They can relate to products, processes, methods, or improvements to existing inventions.
The timeline for obtaining a patent in India varies, but it typically takes 3-5 years from the filing date. The duration can be influenced by factors such as the complexity of the invention and the backlog at the patent office.
The patent filing procedure in India involves filing a patent application, conducting a formal examination, publication of the application, conducting a substantive examination, and finally, the grant of the patent.
Yes, India allows the filing of provisional patent applications. A provisional application provides a filing date and allows the applicant to secure their priority, giving them time to file a complete specification within 12 months.
A complete specification is a detailed description of the invention, including the best mode of performing the invention. It must be filed within 12 months of filing a provisional application.
In India, a patent is valid for 20 years from the filing date.
No, patents cannot be renewed in India. Once the 20-year term expires, the patent rights cease.
The patent office examines the application to ensure it meets the criteria for patentability. This includes assessing novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.
While it’s not mandatory to hire a patent agent, it is highly recommended. Patent agents are experts in patent law and can assist in preparing and filing a strong and legally sound patent application.
The status of a patent application can be checked online through the official website of the Indian Patent Office.