Legal Monopoly Over Technological Inventions
A Patent is an exclusive right granted by the government to an inventor under the Patents Act 1970 for an invention that is new, non-obvious, and has practical industrial application. By filing a patent, you prevent others from commercially making, using, importing, or selling your invention without prior consent.
Provisional vs. Complete Specifications
Filing strategy plays a huge role in IP protection. Depending on the stage of your research, we guide you through the ideal filing route:
Provisional Specification (Early Lock-In)
Filed when the invention is still in progress but has reached a conceptual breakthrough. It secures an immediate "Priority Date" and grants a 12-month window to test, refine, and file the Complete Specification.
Complete Specification (Full Disclosure)
A detailed document filed containing the complete description of the invention, visual design schematics, and specific legal "Claims" defining the exact scope of protection.
Prior Art Search & Assessment
Before filing, we run global search protocols across patent databases (IPO, USPTO, WIPO) to make sure your technology meets the strict criteria of novelty and non-obviousness.
Patent Office Representation
We handle responses to the First Examination Report (FER) issued by patent examiners and represent your interest in official hearings until grant.
Core Patentability Criteria in India
- Novelty: The invention must not have been published, disclosed, or used anywhere in the world prior to the filing date.
- Inventive Step (Non-Obviousness): The technology must involve a technical advancement or economic significance that is not obvious to a person skilled in the same technical field.
- Industrial Applicability: The invention must be capable of being manufactured or used in an industry.
- Non-Patentable Subject Matter: Must not fall under Section 3 of the Indian Patent Act (e.g. discovery of natural laws, simple mixtures, or mere abstract algorithms).