Patent
Patent Registration
Patent in India
A patent is an exclusive right granted by the Government of India to an inventor for an invention, preventing others from making, using, selling, or distributing the invention without permission for a limited period (usually 20 years). Patents in India are governed by the Indian Patents Act, 1970, and administered by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Key Features of a Patent in India
Patent Power: The Key to Securing Your Innovation in India!
Patentable Inventions
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Must be novel (new and not published anywhere in the world).
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Must involve an inventive step (not obvious to a skilled person).
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Must be industrially applicable (capable of being made or used in an industry).
Non-Patentable Inventions (as per Section 3 & 4 of the Patents Act)
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Laws of nature, mathematical or business methods, algorithms.
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Plants, animals, or biological processes (except microorganisms).
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Traditional knowledge and discoveries of natural substances.
Patent Application Process in India
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Step 1: Patent Search & Drafting
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Step 2: Filing the Patent Application (Provisional or Complete)
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Step 3: Publication of the Application (after 18 months)
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Step 4: Examination Request & Review
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Step 5: Grant of Patent (if no objections)
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Step 6: Renewal & Maintenance (annually for 20 years)
A Symbol of Patent Protection
Patent Identification Symbol
Unlike trademarks (™ for unregistered and ® for registered),
But patents do not have a universally recognized symbol. However, the following are used to indicate a patent:
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Patent Pending – Used when a patent application is filed but not yet granted.
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Patented (IN Patent No. XXXXXXX) – Used after the grant of a patent, mentioning the patent number.
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Ⓟ (Rarely used) – Sometimes seen in informal contexts, but not legally recognized.
Patent Approval Made Simple
Patent Examination & Grant Timeline
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Filing to Publication: 18 months from filing (can be expedited for startups).
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Examination Request: Must be filed within 48 months of filing.
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Grant of Patent: Takes 3–5 years, but can be expedited for startups/MSMEs.
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A Trade Marks is a unique sign that identifies goods or services. In India, it's protected by the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
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