A patent is a legal right granting inventors exclusive control over their innovations — products, processes, or technologies — preventing others from making, using, or selling them without permission.
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Auriga Accounting has a team of registration experts who can provide complete guidance to register your Patent Registration.
Our team of experts will get in touch with you and collect all necessary documents and details
We fill out and file your application for Patent Registration
Ready Your Patent Registration
Patent registration is a legal procedure that confers exclusive rights to an inventor for a novel and innovative product, technology, or process. Upon approval of the patent, the inventor is granted the authority to manufacture, sell, and import the invention for a period of up to 20 years from the date of application. This exclusivity protects the inventor’s rights and encourages innovation.
-Products – Machines, gadgets, drugs, chemicals
-Processes – New manufacturing methods or techniques
-Machines – Innovative mechanical devices
-Biotechnological Innovations – Genetic modifications, biotech processes
-Software & Digital Innovations – When tied to a technical process
– Laws of nature, scientific theories, or natural substances
– Inventions harmful to life or the environment
– Medical or surgical procedures
– Agricultural methods
– Artistic works, literature, or software alone
– Atomic energy-related inventions
Legal Protection: Prevents unauthorized use and allows you to claim damages in case of infringement.
-Competitive Edge: Keeps competitors from copying your invention.
-Revenue Opportunity: You can license or sell the patent.
-20-Year Exclusivity: Ensures long-term market advantage.
-Asset Building: Enhances your business’s intellectual property portfolio.
After filing, the patent application is published in the Official Patent Journal — typically 18 months after the filing date.
-Want faster publication? Submit Form 9 to request early publication.
– Exceptions: If the patent is restricted under the Indian Patent Act, it won’t be published.
Before granting a patent, the application must pass a detailed examination:
–Request for Examination: File Form 18. The sooner you file this, the faster the process moves.
-Application Review: The Patent Office examines the application for compliance with the Patent Act and conducts a thorough technology search.
-First Examination Report (FER): The examiner issues this report highlighting any objections or concerns. The applicant must respond to these objections for the patent process to proceed.
Here’s a breakdown of the stages and forms required for filing a patent application in India:
Stage | Form Number |
Application for grant of patent | Form 1 |
Provisional/Complete Specification | Form 2 |
Statement and Undertaking (Section 8 — required if an application is filed in other countries) | Form 3 |
Declaration of Inventorship | Form 5 |
For Startups & Small Entities | Form 28 |
1.Patent Search: Ensure your invention is unique by checking the Indian Patent Database.
2.Draft Specification: Prepare a detailed description of the invention (provisional or complete).
3.File the Application: Submit Forms 1 and 2 with the required fee.
4.Publication: The patent is published in the official journal for public objections.
5.Examination: Upon request, an examiner reviews the application and raises objections if needed.
6.Patent Grant: Once objections (if any) are cleared, the patent is approved, providing 20 years of protection.
A patent remains valid for 20 years from the filing date. It must be renewed annually to maintain protection. If expired, restoration is possible within 18 months by submitting Form-15 and paying a fee.
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