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We help inventors and R&D teams secure patent protection through prior-art search, drafting, prosecution, international filing and portfolio analytics.
To draft and file a patent application, the following applicant details and technical information are required.
From Invention Disclosure to Patent Grant — Step-by-step workflow under the Patents Act, 1970 and Patents Rules, 2003.
Idea / Innovation / Product technical details documented.
Optional but Recommended — Novelty & Prior Art Search.
Drafting Complete or Provisional Patent Specification.
Filing Indian / Convention / PCT National Phase application.
Normally after 18 Months or Early Publication (Form 9).
Any person may oppose in writing to the Controller
Proceeds directly to Request for Examination (Form 18 / 18A).
• Applicant files reply statement
• Oral Hearing before Controller
• Controller decides ➔ Continue Examination
Must be filed within 31 MONTHS from Priority Date / Filing Date.
First Examination Report (FER) issued by the Examiner
Patent allowed directly ➔ Proceeds to Patent Grant.
Official Patent Certificate Issued by Indian Patent Office
Patent continues in force uninterruptedly.
Opposition Board ➔ Evidence by Parties ➔ Controller Hearing
Renew every year (Fees to be paid starting 3rd year)
Calculated from the Date of Filing, subject to payment of Annual Renewal Fees.