Patent Registration
Exclusive rights over an invention for twenty years.
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A patent protects a new, inventive and industrially useful product or process. A provisional filing secures your priority date while the complete specification is finished; examination and grant follow over the next few years.
What is included
- Patentability search
- Provisional or complete specification drafting
- Filing with the Patent Office
- Examination request
- First examination report response
What we will need from you
- A description of the invention and how it works
- Drawings or diagrams
- Inventor and applicant details
- Startup or MSME certificate, to claim reduced fees
How long it takes
Filing within weeks; grant typically 2–4 years.
Timelines are typical, not guaranteed. Government processing times vary, and a query from the officer adds to them. We will tell you where yours stands.
Common questions
Can I file first and refine later?
Yes. A provisional specification fixes your priority date; the complete specification is due within twelve months.