Patent Registration with SNB Consultancy
At SNB Consultancy, our expert professionals offer complete support for seamless and compliant patent registration in India.
Our Patent Services Include:
- End-to-end assistance in the process of patent registration in India
- Comprehensive patentability searches to check novelty and eligibility of the invention
- Precise drafting of patent applications to meet technical and legal standards
- Support during the examination process, including responses to objections
- Timely patent renewals to maintain protection throughout the validity period
Overview of Patent Registration
Patent registration is a legal right granted by the Government that allows an individual or a company to exclusively manufacture, use, sell, or import an invention for a specified period. It prevents others from exploiting the patented product or process without the consent of the patent holder.
To safeguard their innovations from unauthorised use, inventors typically initiate the process by filing a patent application. While the registration process in India can be detailed and time-consuming, SNB Consultancy offers expert guidance to simplify and streamline each step, ensuring a smoother and hassle-free experience.
Benefits of Patent Registration in India
- Ownership of Invention: A granted patent legally recognises the applicant as the sole owner, offering exclusive rights and formal acknowledgment of the innovation.
- Protection Against Copying: Patents prevent third parties from manufacturing, using, selling, or importing the invention without the patent holder's permission.
- Monetisation: Patent rights can be commercialised through licensing or outright sale, offering inventors an opportunity to earn revenue.
- Transfer of Ownership: Patent holders can assign or transfer ownership of the patent.
- Enhanced Brand Reputation: Holding patents strengthens brand image, positions a company as an innovator, and can justify premium pricing.
- Exclusive Rights: Patent owners enjoy exclusive rights for up to 20 years.
- International Protection: Support for international filings under PCT or Paris Convention routes.
Types of Patent Applications in India
| Type of Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Provisional Application | A temporary filing for inventions under development, used to secure an early priority date. |
| Ordinary (Non-Provisional) Application | A complete and formal patent application filed with full specifications and claims. |
| Direct Filing | Submitting a complete specification directly without a prior provisional application. |
| Subsequent Filing | A complete specification filed after a provisional application, claiming its priority date. |
| Convention Application | Filed in India within 12 months of filing in a convention country to claim priority rights. |
| PCT International Application | Enables protection in multiple countries under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). |
| PCT National Phase Application | Filed in India after the international PCT phase, entering the national phase for examination. |
| Divisional Application | Filed when an application contains multiple inventions, allowing separation while retaining priority date. |
What Can Be Patented in India?
To qualify for patent protection under the Indian Patents Act, 1970, an invention must meet three essential criteria:
- Novelty: Must be entirely new and not published, used, or disclosed anywhere in the world.
- Inventive Step: Must involve a technical advancement or economic significance that is non-obvious.
- Industrial Applicability: Must be capable of being manufactured or used in any industry.
What Cannot Be Patented in India?
- Inventions contrary to natural laws (e.g., perpetual motion machines).
- Inventions harmful to life or environment.
- Scientific principles or abstract theories.
- Discovery of natural substances.
- Mere admixtures or common arrangements of devices.
- Agricultural or horticultural methods.
- Computer programs per se and mathematical methods.
- Literary, artistic, or musical works.
- Mere presentation of information.
- Topography of integrated circuits.
Forms Required for Patent Registration Application in India
| Form No. | Purpose | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Form 1 | Patent Registration Application | Initiates the application with applicant and invention details. |
| Form 2 | Provisional/Complete Specification | Written description of the invention, provisional or complete. |
| Form 3 | Statement and Undertaking | Discloses details of foreign applications for compliance. |
| Form 5 | Declaration of Inventorship | Declares inventors when filing complete specifications. |
| Form 9 | Request for Early Publication | Expedites publication of the patent application. |
| Form 18 | Request for Examination (RFE) | Filed within 48 months to initiate substantive examination. |
| Form 26 | Patent Agent Authorization | Authorizes an agent to act on behalf of applicant. |
| Form 28 | Declaration for Small Entity Status | For applicants claiming small entity status to avail fee benefits. |
Eligibility for Patent Registration in India
Under Section 6 of the Indian Patents Act, 1970, the following are eligible:
- The True and First Inventor
- Assignee of the True and First Inventor
- Legal Representative of a Deceased Inventor
- Natural Persons, Companies, Startups, MSMEs
- Associations, Government Bodies, Proprietorships, Partnerships
- LLPs, Registered Companies, Section 8 Companies
Documents Required for Patent Registration in India
- Patent Application (Form-1)
- Proof of Right to Apply
- Provisional Specification (if applicable)
- Complete Specification (Form-2)
- Statement & Undertaking (Form-3)
- Declaration of Inventorship (Form-5)
- Power of Authority (Form-26)
- Priority Document (for convention or PCT entries)
- Permission from National Biodiversity Authority (if required)
- Signed Specifications & Drawings
Process of Patent Application in India
- Engaging a Professional
- Patentability Search
- Drafting the Patent Application
- Patent Filing Application
- Publication of Application
- Examination of the Application
- Objection by the Examiner
- Office Action Response
- Grant of Patent Registration
Why Choose SNB Consultancy for Patent Registration?
A patentable invention must demonstrate novelty, non-obviousness, and industrial applicability. Accurate filing requires the completion of key forms and compliance with regulations. SNB Consultancy offers end-to-end support, from patentability assessment to final submission, ensuring smooth and professional registration.