Patent Application

BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION

There are two types of patent applications:

PROVISIONAL and NON- PROVISIONAL. A provisional patent application is a temporary application that allows you to claim an invention as "patent pending" for up to one year while you work on your non-provisional application.

A non-provisional patent application, on the other hand, is a more detailed and comprehensive application that, if approved, grants you a patent for your invention for a period of 20 years from the date of filing.

Filing a patent application with the Indian Patent Office (IPO) involves the following steps:

1. Create an account: First, create an account on the IPO website by providing basic details such as name, email address, and mobile number.
2. Fill the application form: After creating an account, fill in the patent application form, providing all the required details such as the title of the invention, a description of the invention, and the name and address of the inventor.
3. Submit the application: Once the application form is complete, submit it along with the necessary fees. The IPO provides different fee structures for individuals, small entities, and large entities.
4. Examination: After submitting the application, the IPO examines it to ensure that it meets the necessary requirements. If any objections are raised, the applicant must respond to them within the prescribed time limit.
5. Publication: If the IPO is satisfied with the application, it is published in the Patent Office Journal, which is available on the IPO website. The publication is made after 18 months from the priority date of the application.
6. Grant of patent: If no opposition is filed within the prescribed time, the IPO grants the patent. The patent is valid for 20 years from the date of filing of the application.

It is important to note that filing a patent application can be a complex process, and seeking the help of experienced patent attorneys is highly recommended. It is also required that a patent search is conducted before filing to ensure that the invention is truly novel and not already patented by someone else.