Patent Registration
Patent search, drafting and filing — provisional and complete specifications, examination replies, hearings and grant.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹25,000 – ₹2,00,000
- Typical duration
- 30 days
Service overview
Patent registration gives an inventor exclusive rights to make, use, sell and import an invention in India for 20 years. A patent is granted for inventions that are new, involve an inventive step and are capable of industrial application.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
- Inventors, startups, R&D teams, universities and manufacturers with new products or processes.
- Before publicly disclosing, selling or pitching an invention to investors.
- When you need protection to license or commercialise technology.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
- Prior art and patentability search.
- Drafting of the provisional or complete specification with claims.
- Filing with the Indian Patent Office.
- Requests for publication and examination, and replies to the First Examination Report.
- Hearing representation and follow-up until grant.
Key deliverables
- Patentability search report.
- Filed patent application with application number.
- Specification and claims.
- FER reply and hearing submissions.
- Patent certificate on grant.
Standard turnaround time
- Search and drafting: 2–4 weeks.
- Complete specification: within 12 months of a provisional filing.
- Publication: after 18 months, or about 1 month with early publication.
- Grant: typically 2–5 years; expedited examination can reduce this significantly for eligible applicants.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
- Government fees depend on applicant category (natural person, startup, small entity or others).
- E-filing fees for natural persons and startups are much lower than for large entities.
- Renewal fees are payable from the 3rd year.
- Key outcome: an enforceable patent for 20 years from filing.
Forms & filings involved
- Form 1 (application), Form 2 (provisional or complete specification), Form 3 (foreign filing statement), Form 5 (inventorship declaration).
- Form 9 (early publication) and Form 18 or 18A (examination and expedited examination).
- Form 27 (statement of working), after grant.
Documents required
- Detailed invention disclosure, drawings and test data.
- Inventor and applicant details.
- Startup or MSME certificate for the fee concession.
- Power of attorney, and assignment deed if the applicant is not the inventor.
What we need from you
- Complete technical disclosure and timely review of drafts.
- Confidentiality until filing.
- Quick responses to examiner objections.
Important conditions
- Public disclosure before filing can destroy novelty.
- Examination must be requested within the statutory period, or the application is treated as withdrawn.
- Software as such, business methods and certain other subject matter are not patentable in India.
Additional information
- A PCT filing within 12 months extends protection internationally.
- Related services: Industrial Designs, Trade Secrets, IPR Hearing.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
What can be patented in India?
Inventions that are new, involve an inventive step and are industrially applicable, excluding categories listed in Section 3 of the Patents Act.
What is a provisional patent application?
A filing that secures a priority date while the invention is developed; the complete specification must follow within 12 months.
How long does a patent take to grant?
Several years normally; expedited examination is available to startups and some applicants.
Do startups get lower patent fees?
Yes. Startups, natural persons and small entities pay reduced official fees.