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Patent Search & Application Assistance

Why Choose Our Patent Search & Application Assistance?

Protect your innovation with professional patent search and application assistance. Whether you have developed a new product, process, technology or technical solution, we help assess patentability, identify relevant prior art, prepare application documentation and coordinate the patent filing process under applicable Indian patent laws.

Comprehensive Patent Search

Identify potentially relevant existing patents, published applications and technical disclosures before proceeding with your patent application.

Patentability Assessment

Evaluate your invention against key patentability requirements, including novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability.

Application Preparation Support

Get assistance with invention descriptions, technical details, drawings, specifications and supporting application documents.

Patent Filing & Follow-Up

Receive assistance with application filing, acknowledgement, procedural tracking and relevant communications during the patent process.

Our Patent Search & Application Services

We provide assistance at different stages of the patent process, from preliminary invention assessment and prior-art search to application preparation and filing coordination.

Patentability Search

Review available patent and technical literature to identify existing disclosures that may be relevant to the novelty and patentability of your invention.

Prior Art Search & Analysis

Search relevant patent databases, published applications and non-patent literature to identify similar technologies and existing disclosures.

Patentability Assessment

Assess the invention against applicable patentability criteria and identify potential issues requiring further review.

Provisional Patent Application Assistance

Assistance with preparing and filing a provisional specification to establish an initial filing date for an invention that is still under development.

Complete Patent Application Drafting

Assistance with preparing the complete specification, including invention description, claims, abstract and technical drawings where applicable.

Patent Application Filing & Tracking

Coordinate the filing process, application documentation, acknowledgement and follow-up with the Indian Patent Office.

What You Receive

Our patent assistance service provides relevant search findings, application documentation and filing-related support based on the scope of services selected.

Patent Search Report

Search findings containing relevant patent publications, prior-art references and potentially similar technical disclosures identified during the search.

Patentability Assessment Summary

Preliminary assessment of the invention against relevant patentability requirements and identified search findings.

Patent Application Documentation

Prepared application particulars, specification documents and supporting information based on the agreed scope of work.

Filing Acknowledgement & Updates

Patent application acknowledgement, reference details and relevant application status updates after filing.

Our Patent Search & Application Process

We follow a structured process to understand your invention, review existing technical disclosures, assess patentability and coordinate the patent application procedure.

1

Initial Consultation & Invention Disclosure

Initial Stage

We understand your invention, its technical features, intended application, development stage and the problem it aims to solve.

2

Patent Search & Prior Art Review

Search Stage

We conduct relevant searches across patent databases and technical publications to identify potentially similar existing inventions and disclosures.

3

Patentability Assessment

Assessment Stage

We review the search findings against novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability requirements and identify potential patentability concerns.

4

Specification Preparation & Drafting

Drafting Stage

Based on the agreed filing strategy, the relevant provisional or complete specification is prepared with invention details, claims and supporting technical information.

5

Patent Application Filing

Filing Stage

The application is submitted to the Indian Patent Office with the prescribed forms, specification and applicable supporting documents and fees.

6

Acknowledgement & Application Follow-Up

Follow-Up Stage

We share the filing acknowledgement and assist with tracking subsequent application stages, including examination-related requirements and relevant Patent Office communications as agreed.

Who Can Apply for a Patent?

Individuals, inventors, startups, businesses and other eligible applicants may seek patent protection for qualifying inventions under the Patents Act, 1970.

Individual Inventors

Individuals and inventors who have developed a new product, process or technical solution and wish to seek patent protection.

Startups & Entrepreneurs

Startups and entrepreneurs developing innovative products, technologies or processes for commercial or industrial applications.

Companies & Businesses

Companies, SMEs and other business entities that own or have acquired the right to apply for a qualifying invention.

Educational & Research Institutions

Universities, research organisations and educational institutions seeking protection for eligible research innovations and inventions.

An invention must generally be novel, involve an inventive step and be capable of industrial application. It must also not fall within the exclusions under Sections 3 and 4 of the Patents Act, 1970. A patent search or preliminary assessment does not guarantee that a patent will be granted.

Patent Search & Application Required Documents Checklist

The required documents depend on the invention, applicant category, ownership arrangement and type of patent application. The following information may be required during the process.

Applicant Identity Proof

PAN, Aadhaar, passport or other valid identity proof of the individual applicant or authorised representative.

Applicant Address Proof

Valid residential or registered business address proof of the applicant, as applicable.

Inventor Details

Full name and relevant details of the true and first inventor or inventors associated with the invention.

Applicant Contact Details

Active email address, mobile number and communication details for application-related updates.

Certificate of Incorporation

Certificate of incorporation and relevant entity details for companies, where applicable.

Partnership Deed or LLP Agreement

Relevant partnership deed or LLP agreement for partnership firms and limited liability partnerships.

Proof of Right to Apply

Assignment deed, employment agreement or other relevant documents establishing the applicant's right to apply for the invention.

Authorisation & Applicant Category Proof

Power of authority for an authorised patent agent and eligible startup or small entity supporting documents, where applicable.

Invention Description

Detailed explanation of the invention, its technical features, purpose and how it works.

Technical Drawings & Diagrams

Relevant sketches, flowcharts, diagrams, illustrations or technical drawings explaining the invention, where applicable.

Existing Research & Technical References

Available research papers, prototypes, technical documents, test results and relevant prior disclosures.

Development & Disclosure Details

Information about development history, public disclosures, earlier filings, demonstrations and any relevant priority claims.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about patent searches, patentability, application filing, provisional specifications and patent protection in India.

A patent search involves reviewing existing patent documents, published applications and relevant technical literature to identify disclosures similar to a proposed invention. It helps assess potential novelty and identify relevant prior art before filing an application.

An invention must generally be novel, involve an inventive step and be capable of industrial application. It must also not fall within the exclusions specified under Sections 3 and 4 of the Patents Act, 1970.

A prior-art search is not generally a mandatory prerequisite for filing a patent application. However, conducting a search beforehand can help identify existing disclosures and assess potential patentability concerns.

A provisional specification is generally used when an invention is at an earlier development stage and the applicant wants to establish an initial filing date. A complete specification contains the full technical disclosure and claims defining the scope of protection sought.

A provisional specification may be suitable when the invention has reached a stage where it can be sufficiently described. The disclosure should be prepared carefully because the later complete specification must properly support the invention for which protection is claimed.

In India, where an application is filed with a provisional specification, the complete specification must generally be filed within 12 months from the provisional filing date. If it is not filed within this period, the application is deemed abandoned under Section 9(1) of the Patents Act, 1970.

The timeline depends on the nature of the invention, application completeness, examination process, objections and other procedural requirements. There is no guaranteed registration timeline.

Yes. A company may apply for a patent if it has the legal right to apply, such as through a valid assignment or other legally recognised ownership arrangement. The true and first inventor must be identified in the application as required by law.

A granted patent in India generally remains valid for 20 years from the filing date of the application, subject to applicable provisions and payment of prescribed renewal fees.

No. A patent search helps identify relevant existing disclosures and assess potential patentability concerns, but it cannot guarantee patent grant. The final decision depends on examination by the Patent Office and compliance with applicable legal requirements.

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