Patent Registration in India

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Validity: 20 years from the date of filing; non-renewable (patent expires after 20 years)Handled by verified compliance experts. 100% online process.

Here is the full patent registration in india process, end to end — every step and who handles what. Knowing the sequence up front helps you keep documents ready and avoid the back-and-forth that delays most filings.

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How It Works

1
Prior Art Search
We conduct a comprehensive search of patent databases (Espacenet, Google Patents, IP India) to assess novelty and patentability before filing.
2
Patent Drafting
Our patent professionals draft the complete patent specification — including abstract, description, drawings, and most importantly, the claims that define the scope of protection.
3
Provisional or Complete Application
A Provisional Application (without claims) can be filed to establish a priority date quickly, followed by a Complete Application within 12 months. Or we file directly with a Complete Application.
4
Publication
The application is published in the Official Journal 18 months after the filing date (or priority date). Applicants can request early publication.
5
Request for Examination
Examination is not automatic — you must file a Request for Examination (Form 18 or 18A for expedited). The examiner issues a First Examination Report (FER).
6
Grant
After responding to the FER and any objections, the patent is granted and published in the Official Journal. The patent is valid for 20 years from the filing date.

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Where it's filed

Patent Registration in India is processed through the official government portal. You can file directly there, or have our experts manage the entire submission and follow-up for you.

Official government portal