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Provisional Patent Application

Secure your patent priority date immediately while your invention is still being developed

Validity: 12 months (must be followed by complete specification)

A clear view of what provisional patent application costs — separating government and statutory charges from professional fees so there are no surprises. Final pricing is confirmed after a quick review of your specific case.

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Fees & Pricing

Government Fees (Indian Patent Office)

Provisional application filing fee — Natural person / DPIIT startup

INR 1,600 per application; DPIIT-recognised startups qualify for natural person rate

1,600

Provisional application filing fee — Other than natural person (company/LLP)

INR 8,000 per application for entities not qualifying as natural persons or small entities

8,000

Professional Fees

Invention consultation, provisional specification drafting, Form 1 preparation, e-filing, and twelve-month prosecution strategy

Quoted on review of your specific case

Varies
Total (approx.)9,600

* Government fees may vary. GST applicable on professional fees. Final pricing confirmed after review.

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How pricing works

  • Government / statutory fees are paid directly to the authority and are the same no matter who files for you.
  • Professional fees cover expert preparation, filing, and follow-up until the work is complete.
  • GST applies to professional fees. We confirm the final, all-in quote after a quick review of your specific case.
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