Patent Registration in India

80% fee rebate for DPIIT startups — from prior art search to grant

Timeline: 12–18 months (expedited) or 3–5 years (standard)Validity: 20 years from the date of filing; non-renewable (patent expires after 20 years)

How It Works

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Timeline

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Prior-art search (novelty check) completed

  2. 2
    Day 7

    Patent specification drafted (provisional or complete)

  3. 3
    Day 10

    Form 1 + Form 2 filed on IP India portal

  4. 4
    Day 14

    Application number & filing date secured (priority date)

  5. 5
    Day 48

    Request for Examination (RFE) filed — triggers substantive review

  6. 6
    Day 180

    First Examination Report (FER) issued by Patent Office

  7. 7
    Day 365

    Reply to FER filed; grant hearing (expedited stream: 12-18 months total)

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