Protect Your Innovation

Patent Registration Services

Your invention is your most valuable asset. A patent gives you exclusive rights to manufacture, use, sell, and license your innovation — blocking competitors for up to 20 years. Our expert patent attorneys handle everything from drafting to grant.

20 Yrs
Patent Protection
12 Mo
Provisional Priority
150+
PCT Countries
48 hrs
Filing Turnaround
15+
Years Experience
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The Basics

What is a Patent & Why Do You Need One?

Under the Patents Act, 1970 (amended 2005), a patent is a statutory right granted to an inventor for a novel, non-obvious, and industrially applicable invention. It gives you a 20-year monopoly over your invention in exchange for public disclosure.

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Exclusive Monopoly Rights

A granted patent gives you the exclusive right to make, use, sell, import, and license your invention for 20 years. No one can commercially exploit your invention without your permission.

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Revenue Generation

Patents can be licensed to generate royalties, sold outright, or used as collateral for funding. Many companies earn more from licensing their patents than from direct product sales.

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Competitive Advantage

A patent blocks competitors from copying your technology for 20 years — giving you time to establish market leadership, build your brand, and recoup your R&D investment.

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Investor Confidence

Patents significantly increase startup valuations. Investors and acquirers see patents as proof of innovation and a defensible market position — critical for funding rounds and exits.

What Can Be Patented in India?

⚙️ Mechanical Inventions 🧪 Chemical Compounds & Processes 💊 Pharmaceutical Formulations 🔬 Biotechnology & Life Sciences 🖥️ Software with Technical Effect 🌾 Agricultural Innovations 🔋 Energy & Battery Technology 🏗️ Construction Methods 📡 Electronics & Communication 🤖 AI & Machine Learning Systems 🚀 Aerospace & Defence 🏥 Medical Devices

Cannot be patented: Abstract ideas, mathematical methods, discoveries of natural phenomena, business methods (as such), literary/artistic works, traditional knowledge, inventions contrary to public order or morality, and methods of treatment of human/animal body.

Key Decision

Provisional vs Complete Patent Application

Choosing the right type of filing is critical. Here's what you need to know:

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Provisional Application

File first, refine later
  • Secures your priority date immediately
  • No formal claims required — just a description
  • Gives you 12 months to file the complete spec
  • Lower cost — ideal when invention is still evolving
  • Lets you legally use "Patent Pending" label
  • Does not lead to a grant on its own — must file complete within 12 months
LEADS TO GRANT
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Complete Application

Full specification with claims
  • Full specification with detailed claims
  • Examined by the Patent Office for grant
  • Claims define the exact scope of your protection
  • Can be filed directly (without provisional) if invention is complete
  • Must be filed within 12 months of provisional (if applicable)
  • Publication at 18 months, examination on request

💡 Our recommendation: File a provisional application first to lock your priority date, then use the 12 months to refine your invention, conduct market research, and prepare a comprehensive complete specification. Our attorneys will guide you through both stages.

Complete Coverage

Our Patent Services

From prior art search to grant, enforcement, and international filing — we handle every stage of your patent journey.

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Step 1

Prior Art Search

Comprehensive search of Indian and international patent databases (Espacenet, USPTO, Derwent) to assess novelty and identify prior art before investing in a full application — saving cost and time.

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Step 2

Provisional Application

We draft and file your provisional specification to lock your priority date immediately — securing your invention date while you refine the complete application. Filed within 48 hours.

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Step 3

Complete Specification Drafting

Our technical experts draft a thorough complete specification — detailed description, drawings, abstract, and most importantly, strategically crafted claims that maximise the scope of your protection.

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Step 4

Filing & Publication

We file your complete application with the Indian Patent Office (IPO), request early publication if needed, and monitor the 18-month publication timeline. We also file the Request for Examination (RFE) within 48 months.

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Examination

Examination & FER Response

When the Patent Office issues a First Examination Report (FER), our attorneys respond with detailed arguments — amending claims, providing technical evidence, and citing legal precedents to overcome objections.

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Hearing

Hearing Representation

If the examiner calls a hearing, our registered patent agents appear before the Patent Controller — presenting technical and legal arguments to secure grant of your patent.

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Renewal

Annual Renewal

Patents require annual renewal fees from year 3 onwards. We track all your renewal deadlines and file timely payments to ensure your 20-year protection never lapses due to missed fees.

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Enforcement

Infringement Action

If someone infringes your patent, we move fast — cease & desist notices, civil suits for injunction and damages in the High Court, and customs recordal to stop infringing imports at India's borders.

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Global

PCT International Filing

Via the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), protect your invention in 150+ countries with a single international application — giving you 30 months to decide which national phases to enter.

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Licensing

Patent Licensing & Assignment

Monetise your patent through licensing agreements — exclusive or non-exclusive. We draft watertight licensing contracts, royalty arrangements, and handle complete assignment transfers with the Patent Office.

How It Works

Your Patent Journey — Step by Step

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Free Consultation & Prior Art Search

Discuss your invention with our patent attorneys. We assess patentability — novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability — and run a prior art search across Indian and global databases to determine your chances of grant.

Free consultation Confidential disclosure
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Provisional Filing — Secure Your Date

We file your provisional application within 48 hours — locking your priority date. You can now use "Patent Pending" on your product and have 12 months to develop the complete specification.

48 hr filing Use "Patent Pending" 12 months window
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Complete Specification & Claims Drafting

Our technical and legal experts draft a comprehensive complete specification with strategically worded claims — the heart of your patent. Claims define what competitors cannot do. Broad, well-crafted claims = stronger protection.

Technical experts Strategic claims
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Publication & Examination Request

Your application is published 18 months after filing (early publication available on request). We file the Request for Examination (RFE) within 48 months to trigger the examination process and move toward grant.

18 month publication Early pub available
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FER Response & Objection Handling

The Patent Office issues a First Examination Report (FER) with objections. Our attorneys respond within the 6-month deadline — amending claims, providing technical arguments, and distinguishing prior art to satisfy the examiner.

6 month deadline managed

Patent Granted — 20 Years Protection

Your patent is granted and the certificate issued. We add it to your IP portfolio dashboard, manage annual renewal payments, and monitor for infringements. You have full exclusive rights for 20 years from filing date.

Patent certificate issued 20 years protection Annual renewals managed License & monetise
Transparent Pricing

Government Filing Fees

No hidden charges. Our professional fees are shared upfront before you commit.

Natural Person / Startup
₹1,600
Provisional (e-filing)
₹4,000
Complete (e-filing)
  • ✔  Individual inventors
  • ✔  DPIIT-recognised startups
  • ✔  Educational institutions
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Small Entity
₹4,000
Provisional (e-filing)
₹10,000
Complete (e-filing)
  • ✔  Small enterprises (MSME)
  • ✔  Small companies
  • ✔  Pvt Ltd with turnover <250Cr
Large Entity
₹8,000
Provisional (e-filing)
₹16,000
Complete (e-filing)
  • ✔  Large companies
  • ✔  MNCs & corporations
  • ✔  Public sector units

Above are government fees only. Additional charges apply for excess pages/claims, RFE, and examination. Our professional fees are shared transparently during consultation — no surprises. Contact us for a complete quote.

Why Choose Vakil Help Desk for Patents?

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Technical + Legal Experts

Our team includes both registered patent agents and technical experts across engineering, pharma, biotech, and software — ensuring your specification is technically sound and legally robust.

48-Hour Filing

Priority date secured within 48 hours — critical in patent law where the first to file wins, not the first to invent.

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Strategic Claims Drafting

Claims are the heart of a patent. Our attorneys draft broad, layered claims that maximise your protection scope while ensuring grant-ability.

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Portfolio Management

All your patents, deadlines, renewal payments, and examination timelines tracked in our in-house dashboard — so nothing slips through.

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Transparent Pricing

Government fees + our professional charges shown upfront — no hidden costs, no bill shock when you receive the invoice.

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PCT & International Filing

Single PCT application covering 150+ countries — we manage your entire international patent strategy from India.

Ready to Patent Your Invention?

Every day you wait is a day a competitor could file first. Secure your priority date now — speak with our patent attorneys today. Free consultation, no obligation.

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