Drafting of Patent Application
Assistance in Publication and Examination
Follow-up and replies of objections
Grant of Patent
Regulated under the Indian Patent Law through The Patents Act, 1970, a Patent is an Intellectual Property Right for an invention developed or to be developed granted to the patentee by the Government of India. The Patent Registration is managed by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM). Through Patent Registration, a patentee is able to control the use, make sale or import of the patented product or process for producing that product without the consent of the patentee. The registration certificate issued under the Patent Act is valid for a period of 20 years. Patent protection is valid only within the territorial limits of India, however an application for the same invention can be filed in other convention countries within a period of 12 months from the filing date in India.
Be relating to a product and / or a process
Be New
Involve the inventive step
Be capable of industrial application (i.e. capable of being made or used in any kind of industry) and
Not fall under the categories which are specifically mentioned in the Act which cannot be patented.
For error free and smooth patent registration you must file all the required forms in prescribed manner. Below easethebiz has list the form numbers and purpose for your understanding:
| Form Number | Official Name / Purpose |
|---|---|
| Form 1 | Application for Grant of Patent |
| Form 2 | Provisional / Complete Specification |
| Form 3 | Statement & Undertaking |
| Form 5 | Declaration of Inventorship |
| Form 26 | Power of Attorney |
| Form 28 | Claim for Small Entity / Startup Status |
1. You must ensure that the product, or process is not sold, published, exhibited, or used anywhere in the world.
2. It must not be an upgraded version of any already existing Patent.
3. It cannot only be a theoretical term, it must be practically used in the market.
List of Non-Patenable inventions in India:
The process of patent registration is online, you can easily register your patent through an online portal, the official website of the government at https://ipindia.gov.in/ .
Check the official IP India database to ensure that your patent is not already registered.
Submit your application offline to the India Patent Office or online on website IP India E-Filing Portal.
The Patent Office automatically publishes your application in the official Patent Journal 18 months after your initial filing date.
File Form 18 within 48 months from the date of application filing date for request to conduct examination.
On receiving the First examination report given by the examiner applicant must reply within 6 months which can extend to 3 months. Applicants clear the objections raised by the examiner.
Once the examiner is satisfied with the reply of the applicant he will issue the Patent registration which will be valid for 20 Years.
In India, the payment of Patent registration fee is on progressive basis. The individuals, startups, & small entities have less fee amount than large companies.
| Form | Individuals / Startups / MSMEs / Universities | Large Entities |
|---|---|---|
| Patent Application Filing (Form 1 - up to 30 pages & 10 claims) | ₹1,600/- | ₹8,000/- |
| Request for Examination (RFE) (Form 18 - triggers actual review) | ₹4,000 | ₹20,000/- |
| Total Mandatory Minimum | ₹5,600/- | ₹28,000/- |
In India, the Patent is valid for 20 years and a patent holder or patent agent is required to renew the patent annually, if by any reason forget to renew the patent will become public. Below easethebiz has written steps for patent renewal:
Step 1: Login to the official portal using DSC.
Step 2: Navigate to the annuity section, select correct inputs..
Step 3: Make renewal fee payment & if any mistakes in fee calculation file Form 30.
Step 4: Download the receipt as legal proof.
In India, similarly as in the case of first time Patent registration, the payment of Patent renewal fee is on progressive basis. The individuals, startups, & small entities have less fee amount than large companies.
| Patent Year Coverage | Individuals / Startups / Small Entities | Large Corporations / Big Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Years 1 & 2 | ₹ 0 (No Fee) | ₹ 0 (No Fee) |
| Years 3 to 6 | ₹ 800 / year | ₹ 4,000 / year |
| Years 7 to 10 | ₹ 2,400 / year | ₹ 12,000 / year |
| Years 11 to 15 | ₹ 4,800 / year | ₹ 24,000 / year |
| Years 16 to 20 | ₹ 8,000 / year | ₹ 40,000 / year |
| Attribute | Copyright Registration | Trade Mark Registration | Patent Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it Protects | Original creative expression of Books, music, films, software code, artwork, photos. | Brand identity such as Brand names, logos, slogans, unique colors, or product packaging. | Inventions and functional processes such as New machinery, chemical formulas, technological hardware. |
| Governing Act | Copyright Act, 1957 | Trade Marks Act, 1999 | Patents Act, 1970 |
| Key Requirement | The work must be original and fixed in a tangible medium. | The mark must be distinctive and not deceptively similar to an existing brand. | The invention must be novel (new), involve an inventive step, and have industrial utility. |
| Registration Status Symbol | © | ™ (Applied) or ® (Registered) | "Patent Pending" or Patented |
| Validity Period | Lifetime of creator and 60 years. | 10 years (renewed indefinitely every 10 years). | 20 years from the filing date. |
| Renewal Required? | No. One-and-done protection. | Yes, must be renewed every 10 years to stay active. | No renewal, but requires annual maintenance fees to keep it active for the 20-year term. |
Easethebiz is a leading platform for providing all the services related to the Patent registration.We don't just describe your invention; we structurally build broad, bulletproof legal boundaries around your technology. We specialize in dismantling complex objections from examiners regarding patentability. Our automated portfolio tracking ensures you never miss a critical filing milestone or annuity renewal window. We offer clean, predictable, milestone-based pricing models—from the initial prior-art search up to the final grant of the patent.
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Private Limited Company Registration
Patent Registration gives legal protection to a new invention, product and process. Once a patent is granted, the inventor gets exclusive rights to use, sell, or license the invention for a specific period.
Any individual, startup, MSME, company, or organization that has created a unique and innovative invention can apply for a patent in India.
To get a patent, an invention should be new, useful, and different from existing technologies. It should also have practical industrial use and meet the requirements of the Indian Patent Act.
A patent in India remains valid for 20 years from the date of filing, provided the required renewal fees are paid on time.
The required documents usually include the patent application, invention details, specifications, declaration forms, and other supporting documents as applicable.
The cost depends on the type of applicant and the complexity of the invention. Government fees are lower for individuals, startups, and MSMEs compared to large companies.
Patent Registration is a detailed process and can take anywhere between 2 to 5 years, depending on the examination process and any objections raised by the Patent Office.
Yes. After a patent is granted, renewal fees must be paid regularly to keep the patent active and protected throughout its validity period.
A patent protects new inventions and innovations, while a trademark protects your brand identity, such as a business name, logo, slogan, or symbol.
Ease TheBiz helps you throughout the entire patent process—from patent search and documentation to application filing and follow-up support—making the registration process simple and hassle-free.
