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    What is Patent?

    A Patent is a legal right granted by the government to an inventor for a new invention (product or process).
    It gives the inventor exclusive rights to:

    • Make
    • Use
    • Sell
    • License

    the invention for a limited period (20 years in India).

    Key Features of a Patent

    Exclusive Rights

    Only the patent holder can exploit the invention.

    Territorial Protection

    Valid only in the country where it’s granted.

    Time-Bound

    In India, protection is for 20 years.

    Transferable

    Can be sold, assigned, or licensed to others.

    Criteria for Patentability

    An invention must be:

    Novel → New, not known or used before.

    Inventive Step → Not obvious to a skilled person.

    Industrial Applicability → Useful in industry, trade, or commerce.

    Patent Registration in India

    A Patent is an exclusive legal right granted by the Government to protect an invention (product or process) that is novel, involves an inventive step, and is industrially applicable.
    In India, it is governed by the Patents Act, 1970 and administered by the Indian Patent Office under the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks (CGPDTM).

    • Who Can Apply for a Patent?
    • Individual inventor(s)
    • Startups / MSMEs
    • Companies
    • Research institutions / Universities
    • Legal representatives or assignees of the inventor

    Documents Required for Patent Registration

    Form 1 –

    Application for grant of patent

    Form 2 –

    Provisional or complete specification of the invention

    Form 3 –

    Statement & undertaking regarding foreign applications (if any)

    Form 5 –

    Declaration of inventorship

    Form 26 –

    Power of attorney (if agent is appointed)

    Priority documents

    (if claiming foreign priority)
    Drawings/Diagrams of the invention (if applicable)

    Abstract –

    brief summary of the invention

    Step-by-Step Process of Patent Registration in India

    Step 1
    Patent Search (Recommended)
    • Check if a similar patent already exists.
    • Avoids rejection and saves cost.
    Step 2
    Drafting Patent Application

    File either:

    • Provisional Application (to secure early priority date; valid for 12 months)
    • Complete Specification (full details of invention)
    Step 3
    Filing Patent Application
    • File online via IP India portal or at Patent Office.
    • Application number is generated.
    Step 4
    Publication of Patent
    • Application is published in the Patent Journal after 18 months.
    • Can request early publication (within 1 month).
    Step 5
    Examination of Patent
    • File Request for Examination (RFE – Form 18/18A).
    • Patent Examiner reviews novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability.
    • First Examination Report (FER) is issued.
    Step 6
    Response to FER (Objections)
    • Applicant must reply to objections with technical/legal arguments & evidence.
    • Hearing may be conducted if required.
    Step 7
    Grant of Patent
    • If satisfied, the Controller grants the Patent Certificate.
    • Patent is valid for 20 years from filing date (renewable annually).

    Types of Patent Applications in India

    Type of Application Type of Application
    Provisional Application Early filing, invention still developing
    Complete Application Fully developed invention
    Ordinary Application Filed directly in India
    Convention Application Claiming priority from foreign filing
    PCT International File once for multiple countries
    PCT National Phase Enter Indian phase after PCT
    Divisional Application Multiple inventions in one filing
    Patent of Addition Improvement/modification of an existing patent

    Step-by-Step Process of Patent Registration in India

    The process involves filing, examination, publication, and grant.

    • Before applying, conduct a patentability search.
    • Ensures the invention is novel and avoids rejection.
    • • Can be done through:
    • Indian Patent Office database (InPASS)
    • WIPO / Google Patents
    • Prepare Provisional or Complete Specification:
    • Provisional Application → if invention is still developing.
    • Complete Specification → if invention is fully developed.
    • A good draft is crucial because patent protection depends on claims.
    • • File with the Indian Patent Office (online via IP India portal or physically).
    • • Forms required:
    • Form 1 → Application
    • Form 2 → Provisional/Complete Specification
    • Form 3 → Foreign filings (if any)
    • Form 5 → Declaration of inventorship
    • Form 26 → Power of attorney (if agent is appointed)
    • Drawings, Abstract, Fees
    • Application number is generated.
    • By default → published after 18 months from filing date/priority date.
    • Can request early publication (Form 9) → within 1 month.
    • File Form 18 (or Form 18A for expedited exam).
    • Must be filed within 48 months of filing/priority date.
    • Without RFE, the application will not be examined.
    • • Patent examiner reviews application for:
    • Novelty
    • Inventive step
    • Industrial applicability
    • Patentable subject matter
    • • Issues First Examination Report (FER) with objections (if any).
    • Applicant must respond to objections within 6 months (extendable by 3 months).
    • May involve written submissions, amendments, or hearing.
    • Any person can file opposition before grant, on grounds like lack of novelty or wrongful ownership.
    • If objections are resolved and no opposition succeeds → Patent is granted.
    • Published in the Patent Journal.
    • Valid for 20 years from filing date (subject to renewal fees).
    • Within 12 months of grant, any person can oppose the patent.

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