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We handle the complete process for your Patent Registration right here in Chennai Office. Get certified quickly and legally with our expert local team.
Professional Fee: ₹11,499 | Govt Fee: ₹8,000 (lowest tier) | Total: ₹19,499 (incl. govt fees; higher tiers apply for Others/large entities)
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Patent registration is a critical legal procedure that grants inventors an exclusive, enforceable right to protect their novel inventions from unauthorized manufacturing, use, or sale. By formally securing a patent, businesses and individual creators establish a robust legal monopoly over their innovations for a period of 20 years from the date of filing. Our end-to-end patent registration services ensure meticulous compliance with the Indian Patents Act, 1970, guiding you seamlessly from the initial drafting of specifications to the rigorous prosecution phases before the Indian Patent Office.
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Professional Fee: ₹11,499 onwards | Govt Fee: ₹8,000 (lowest tier) | Total: ₹19,499 (incl. govt fees; higher tiers apply for Others/large entities)
The starting fee of ₹19,499 covers specialist consultation, document preparation, the government filing fee, and tracking until you receive the final certificate. Additional government fees may apply for objections, renewals, or expedited processing.
Turnaround depends on the specifics of your case. Once I-Pro Solutions scopes your requirements, I-Pro Solutions will give you a realistic timeline with milestones.
Most filings require identity proof (PAN/Aadhaar/passport), address proof, business registration documents, and (for IP filings) examples of use. An I-Pro Solutions specialist will send a tailored checklist within 24 hours of starting.
If a filing is rejected due to an error by I-Pro Solutions, I-Pro Solutions will refile at no extra cost and refund the service fee. If the rejection is due to information you provided, I-Pro Solutions will work with you to fix and refile at a discounted fee.
A patent is a statutory right granted by the government to an inventor or their assignee, providing an exclusive monopoly to make, use, sell, or import an invention for a specified period, typically 20 years. In exchange for this monopoly, the inventor must fully disclose the technical details of the invention to the public. The rights conferred are negative rights—meaning they give the patent holder the legal authority to stop others from commercially exploiting the invention without explicit permission or licensing agreements.
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No, abstract ideas, mere discoveries, and business methods cannot be patented in India. An invention must be a tangible product or a specific, executable process that solves a technical problem. Furthermore, Section 3 of the Indian Patents Act explicitly excludes mathematical methods, business methods, algorithms, and mere schemes or rules from being patentable. To secure a patent, the idea must be reduced to a practical, industrial application demonstrating novelty and an inventive step.
A Provisional Specification is a preliminary application filed to secure a priority date when an invention is still in the developmental stage. It requires a broad description of the invention but does not need formal claims. Filing a provisional application gives the inventor a crucial 12-month window to finalize the invention. A Complete Specification is the comprehensive legal document that must be filed within those 12 months. It contains the full technical details, precise drawings, and most importantly, the specific 'claims' that define the exact legal boundaries of the patent protection being sought.
In India, the term of a granted patent is 20 years from the date of filing the ordinary application. For international applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the 20-year term is calculated from the international filing date. After this 20-year period, the patent expires, and the invention enters the public domain, allowing anyone to freely manufacture or use it. However, to maintain the patent for the full 20 years, the patentee must pay the prescribed annual renewal fees starting from the third year.
No, patent rights are strictly territorial. A patent granted in India only provides protection within the geographical boundaries of India. If you wish to protect your invention in other countries, you must file separate patent applications in those specific jurisdictions. However, you can utilize the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system to file a single international application, which provides a streamlined pathway to seek patent protection in up to 153 member countries, though you must still enter the national phase in each desired country.
Public disclosure of your invention before filing a patent application generally destroys its 'novelty', which is a fundamental requirement for patentability. If you publish details in a journal, showcase it at an exhibition, or sell the product before filing, the invention becomes part of the public domain (prior art). Consequently, the patent office will likely reject your application. It is imperative to keep the invention strictly confidential and sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) until the patent application is officially filed.
The cost of filing a patent in India includes statutory government fees and professional attorney fees. The government fee for filing an application (Form 1) is ₹1,600 for individuals, startups, and MSMEs, and ₹8,000 for large corporate entities. However, the total cost involves drafting the specification, filing forms, requesting examination, and prosecuting the application. Typically, professional fees for the entire process range from ₹30,000 to over ₹1,00,000, depending on the complexity of the invention and the legal effort required during prosecution.
Software, specifically 'computer programs per se', is explicitly excluded from patentability under Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act. However, if the software is integrated with novel hardware and the combination produces a tangible 'technical effect' or solves a specific technical problem, it may be patentable. Alternatively, the source code, object code, and user interface of a software program can be strongly protected under Copyright Law as literary and artistic works.
A Prior Art Search (or Patentability Search) is a comprehensive investigation of existing global patents, scientific literature, and public disclosures to determine if an invention is truly novel. Conducting this search before drafting the application is crucial because it identifies existing similar technologies. This knowledge allows patent attorneys to draft the claims strategically, avoiding overlaps with existing patents, significantly reducing the risk of rejection, and saving time and financial resources.
The standard patent registration process in India is lengthy and typically takes between 2 to 4 years from the date of filing to final grant. This timeline involves the mandatory 18-month publication waiting period, the queue for examination, and the subsequent back-and-forth communication (prosecution) with the patent examiner. However, eligible entities like startups, female applicants, and MSMEs can opt for 'Expedited Examination', which can dramatically reduce the timeline, sometimes resulting in a grant within 9 to 12 months.
A First Examination Report (FER) is the official document issued by the Patent Office after an examiner has scrutinized your patent application. The FER details the examiner's objections regarding the invention's novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability, or formatting issues. The applicant must file a comprehensive legal and technical response addressing every objection raised in the FER within 6 months from the date of its issuance, failing which the application will be deemed abandoned.
Under the Indian Patents Act, an application for a patent can be filed by the true and first inventor(s), or by an assignee (a person or company to whom the inventor has legally transferred their rights). Additionally, the legal representative of a deceased inventor can also apply. An application can be filed by Indian citizens, foreign nationals, startups, MSMEs, educational institutions, or large multinational corporations, either individually or jointly.
Yes, patents are classified as intangible property, and the rights associated with them can be transferred, sold, or licensed. You can permanently transfer your ownership rights through a 'Deed of Assignment', or you can retain ownership while granting specific, limited rights to third parties to manufacture or sell the invention through licensing agreements in exchange for royalties. All such assignments and licenses must be registered with the Patent Office to be legally enforceable.
Compulsory licensing is a legal mechanism where the government grants permission to a third party to produce a patented product or use a patented process without the consent of the patent owner. In India, this can be invoked after three years of the patent grant if the reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied, if the patented invention is not available to the public at an affordable price, or if the invention is not being worked in the territory of India.
If an unauthorized party manufactures, uses, or sells your patented invention, you have the right to initiate patent infringement proceedings in a competent civil court (District Court or High Court). Remedies available for infringement include interim and permanent injunctions (court orders to stop the infringing activity immediately), damages (financial compensation for losses suffered), or an account of profits made by the infringer. It is highly advisable to consult an IP litigation attorney immediately upon discovering infringement.