What is Patent?
A patent is an exclusive right granted by the government to the inventor for an invention which is a new and inventive solution to an existing technological problem. The patent rights are granted for a limited period of time in exchange for complete public disclosure of the invention.
Types of patent applications?
- Convention Application (within 12 months of the priority date)
- PCT Application (National phase)-within 31 months of the priority date.
- National Application (Provisional & non-provisional application)
Mandatory Requirements for Patent Registration
- Application for Grant of Patent in Form 1 in duplicate [section 7, 54 & 135 and Rule 20(1)].
- Provisional/Complete specification in Form 2 in duplicate [Section 10; Rule 13]; comprising • Description • Claims • Drawing (if any) • Abstract.
- Statement and Undertaking in Form 3 in duplicate [Section 8; Rule 12].
- Power of Attorney in Form 26 (in case a patent agent is assigned) (in original)(Rule 3.3 (a)(ii)).
- Declaration of Inventor ship in Form 5 in duplicate (only where applicant and inventor[s] are different); (Rule 4.17).
- Form 28 (in case the applicant is a small entity) (Rule 2 (fa) & 7).
- Certified true copy of the Priority document (in case priority is claimed).
- Requisite Statutory fees (cheque / DD).
Criteria for filing a Patent
- Novelty: i.e. some part of it has a new development and has not been published in India or elsewhere before the date of filing of the patent application in India.
- Inventive Step/Non Obvious: If someone who is skilled in that particular field would consider the invention to be an unexpected or surprising development on the invention date.
- Industrial Applicability: Invention should be useful, such that it can be used in an industry.
Why Patent Registration
- Get royalty by licensing your patent
- Protection for a period of 20 years in India
- You can then utilize your invention yourself.
- Stop others from using your invention without your permission
What Is Included In Our Package?
- Personal Consultation
- Application Preparation
- Application Filing
- Government Fees
- Eligibility Consultation
- Document Preparation
- Application Drafting
- Payment of Stamp Duty and Registration Fees
- Our Professional Fees
- Tax Consultation for Free