A patent grants exclusive rights to an inventor, allowing them to prevent others from making, using, selling, or importing their patented product or process without permission.
To be eligible for a patent, the product or process must involve an innovative step and be capable of industrial application. However, it must not fall under the categories of non-patentable inventions specified in Sections 3 and 4 of the Patent Act.
A registered patent grants the inventor exclusive rights to manufacture, use, sell, or distribute the invention, preventing others from copying or using the patented product without consent.
A registered patent adds to the commercial value of your business, making it a valuable asset in negotiations, investment opportunities, or business deals.
Patents provide legal protection, allowing you to take action against those who infringe on your intellectual property rights.
A registered patent can be extended internationally, offering protection in other countries through agreements such as the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Name and address proof of the applicant is the basic requirement for the registration.
The Patent application in Form 1 is to be submitted.
A complete or provisional specification of patent is required to be submitted at the time of filing.
In case the application is filed by the patent Agent, power of authority to be submitted.
All the Patent documents to be signed by the applicant or patent agent along with name and date.
No. The entire process of registration is online. The hearing proceedings for Patent registration alone will be done at Patent office.
A product or process which involves:
Novelty
Inventive step and non-obvious
Capable of industrial application
not attract the provisions of section 3 and 4 of the Patents Act 1970.
Generally it is not allowed. However, in certain circumstances, the Patent Act provides a grace period of 12 Months from the date of its publication or display in public exhibition.
The following persons can apply for patent registration:
The inventor himselfYes. An application for Patent registration can be withdrawn at any time after its application but before it is being granted. A specific request in this regard has to be made.