Patents Act, 1970 ยท 20-Year Protection

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Protect your invention. Own your innovation.

A patent turns your idea into a 20-year legal monopoly โ€” the exclusive right to make, use and sell your invention, and to stop anyone else from doing so. From patentability search to drafting, filing and grant, we take your innovation from idea to "Patent Pending" to granted.

20 yrsExclusive protection from the filing date
Productor process โ€” inventions of every kind
Pending โ†’ Granted"Patent Pending" the moment you file

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Custom, Event-Based Pricing

Every invention is different โ€” so is every quote

Patents vary enormously in complexity, so we don't publish a flat price. After an invention assessment, we share a clear, stage-by-stage (event-based) quote โ€” you only pay for each stage as it happens.

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Custom Quoteevent / stage-based โ€” after invention assessment (+ government fees)
  • Patentability / prior-art search
  • Invention disclosure assessment & advisory
  • Drafting of the patent specification (provisional or complete)
  • Preparation of statutory forms (Form 1, 2, 3, 5, etc.)
  • Filing with the Patent Office & "Patent Pending" status
  • Publication & Request for Examination (Form 18) support
  • FER / objection response & hearing support (event-based)
  • Status tracking & a dedicated patent expert
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Hearing RepresentationEvent-based
About the Service & Disclaimer

What's included โ€” and what to know

Why a patent is worth it, what our service covers, how event-based pricing works, and the full disclaimer โ€” all in one place below.

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Why it's worth it. A patent is the strongest protection in IP โ€” a time-limited legal monopoly over a genuinely new invention. It lets you stop competitors from copying your product or process, license or sell the technology, attract investors, and build a defensible, high-value business around your innovation. Done right, a single patent can be worth far more than its cost.

About the service. NoLegalPaisa supports your invention end to end: a patentability/prior-art search to assess novelty, expert drafting of the patent specification (provisional or complete) and claims, preparation of the statutory forms, and filing with the Indian Patent Office (under the CGPDTM) โ€” after which your invention is "Patent Pending". We then guide publication, the Request for Examination, responses to the First Examination Report (FER) and hearings, through to grant.

Why pricing is event-based. No two patents take the same effort โ€” a simple mechanical device and a complex pharma or software-driven invention are worlds apart. So instead of a flat fee, we assess your invention first and quote each stage as a separate event: search, drafting, filing, request for examination, FER/objection responses and hearings are each scoped and quoted as they arise. You always know the cost of the next step before it begins.

Objection & hearing charges. First Examination Report (FER) / objection responses and hearing representation are event-based โ€” scoped and quoted per matter as and when they arise โ€” and are not part of any upfront fee.

Government fees. All quotes are exclusive of applicable taxes (GST) and of statutory government fees (filing, request for examination, renewals, etc.), which are payable separately at actuals and vary by applicant type โ€” with concessional fees for individuals, startups and small entities (with valid certificate), and standard fees for others.

What can be patented. An invention is patentable only if it is new (novel), involves an inventive step (non-obvious) and is capable of industrial application. It must not have been published or publicly disclosed before filing. Under Sections 3 and 4 of the Patents Act, 1970, certain things are not patentable โ€” including mere discoveries, scientific principles, abstract theories, mathematical or business methods, computer programs "per se", methods of agriculture/horticulture, methods of medical treatment, mere admixtures, traditional knowledge and atomic-energy inventions.

No guaranteed outcome & timelines. Grant of a patent is decided by the Patent Office based on novelty, inventive step and examination, and cannot be guaranteed. The process is multi-stage and can take a few years. Accurate, complete invention details and documents are to be provided by you, and confidentiality is maintained throughout.

Term. A granted patent is valid for 20 years from the date of filing, subject to payment of renewal fees.

Independent advisory. NoLegalPaisa is a legal-tech and advisory platform operated by Kaahmuchee Solution Private Limited and is not a government body. Services are delivered by qualified professionals / registered patent agents on our network and are subject to a separate written engagement agreement. This page is for general information and is not legal advice.

What Can Be Patented

If it's new, inventive and useful, it can be patented

A patent protects an invention โ€” a product or a process. Here's what we file, and the fields we cover.

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New Products & Devices

Novel machines, tools & gadgets.

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Processes & Methods

New ways of making or doing.

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Chemical Formulations

Compositions & compounds.

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Pharma & Drugs

New molecules & formulations.

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Electronics & Circuits

Devices, hardware & systems.

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Software w/ Technical Effect

Tech solving a technical problem.

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Biotech & Life Sciences

Processes & innovations.

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Medical Devices

Instruments & apparatus.

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Manufacturing Tech

Improved production processes.

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CleanTech & Energy

Green & energy innovations.

Fields & Sectors

Patents across every field of innovation

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Mechanical & EngineeringMachines, tools, systems
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Electronics & IoTHardware & connected devices
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Software & AITechnical, applied innovations
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Pharma & ChemicalsDrugs, compounds, processes
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BiotechLife sciences & processes
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Medical DevicesDiagnostic & therapeutic tech
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TelecomNetworks & communications
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AutomotiveMobility & components
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CleanTech & EnergyRenewables & storage
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AgriTechDevices & processes
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FoodTechProcesses & products
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Materials & ConstructionNew materials & methods
The 3 Tests of a Patent

Is your invention patentable?

To be granted a patent in India, your invention must pass all three tests.

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Novelty

It must be new โ€” not published, used or known anywhere in the world before you file.

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Inventive Step

It must be non-obvious to a skilled person โ€” a real technical advance, not a trivial tweak.

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Industrial Application

It must be useful and capable of being made or used in industry.

Why Patent

An unpatented invention is an open invitation to copy

A patent turns your idea into an exclusive, enforceable, monetisable asset.

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20-year monopoly

The exclusive right to make, use, sell and import your invention in India.

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Stop infringers

Take legal action against anyone who copies or exploits your invention.

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Licence & earn

Licence, assign or sell your patent โ€” turn innovation into revenue.

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Investor magnet

Patents signal real, defensible IP and dramatically raise valuation.

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Market edge

A protected invention keeps competitors out of your space.

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"Patent Pending"

Signal protection and deter copycats from the moment you file.

Know the Difference

Patent protects how it works โ€” not everything else

Four kinds of IP protect four different things. Here's where a patent fits.

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Patent

The invention โ€” a new product or process: how something works or is made.

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Design

The appearance โ€” shape, pattern & ornament of a product.

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Trademark

The brand โ€” your name, logo & identity.

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Copyright

The creative work โ€” books, music, art, films & software.

How We Do It

Your patent journey, step by step

From a patentability search to a granted patent โ€” here's exactly what's involved, and what we handle for you.

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Search

Patentability & prior-art search to assess novelty.

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Draft

Specification & claims โ€” provisional or complete.

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File

Application filed โ€” your invention is "Patent Pending".

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Publish

Published in the Patent Journal (18 months, or early).

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Examine (FER)

Request examination; respond to the FER & hearings.

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Grant

Patent granted & the certificate is issued.

Provisional vs Complete: Not ready with every detail? File a provisional specification to lock in your priority date today, then file the complete specification within 12 months. We'll advise the smartest route for your invention and timeline.
Watch the Process

How we register your patent

A short walkthrough of the full journey โ€” search, drafting, filing, examination and grant.

Who It's For

Made for inventors & innovators

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Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

What can โ€” and can't โ€” be patented?+

You can patent a new product or process that is novel, inventive and industrially useful. You can't patent mere discoveries, scientific principles, abstract theories, mathematical or business methods, computer programs "per se", methods of medical treatment, methods of agriculture, traditional knowledge, or aesthetic creations (which fall under design/copyright).

How long does a patent last?+

A granted patent is valid for 20 years from the date of filing, subject to payment of annual renewal fees.

What's the difference between a provisional and a complete application?+

A provisional specification secures your priority date when your invention isn't fully finalised. You then have 12 months to file the complete specification with full claims. Filing provisional early protects your novelty while you keep developing.

How long does the whole process take?+

Patents are a multi-stage process and typically take a few years through publication, request for examination, the First Examination Report (FER), responses and grant. The exact timeline depends on the field, examination and any objections.

Why is pricing event-based instead of fixed?+

Patent work varies hugely with the invention's complexity and the stage involved. We assess your invention first, then quote each stage โ€” search, drafting, filing, examination response, hearings โ€” as a separate event, so you always pay only for the step being done. Objection/FER responses and hearings are event-based and quoted per matter.

Can I say "Patent Pending"?+

Yes โ€” once your application is filed, you can mark your product "Patent Pending", which signals protection is underway and helps deter copycats even before grant.

Your invention could change everything. Protect it first.

Get a custom, event-based quote and take your idea from concept to granted patent โ€” with experts on your side.