Utility patents can protect inventions that are new, useful, and non-obvious. This includes machines, processes, compositions of matter, articles of manufacture, and improvements to existing inventions. Design patents protect ornamental designs for articles of manufacture.

The patent process typically takes 12-36 months from filing to grant. Provisional patents can be filed immediately for temporary protection. We also offer expedited filing services to speed up the process when needed.

Patent costs vary depending on the type and complexityary. Provisional patent costs ₹15,000 only but typical costs range from ₹35,000 to ₹65,000.

No, you don't need a working prototype to file a patent application. However, your invention must be described in sufficient detail to enable someone skilled in the field to make and use it.

A provisional patent provides temporary protection for 12 months and establishes a priority date. A utility patent provides full protection for up to 20 years. You must file a utility patent application within 12 months to maintain your priority date.

Yes, we can help you file patents internationally through the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) process or direct filing in specific countries. International patent protection requires separate applications in each country where you want protection. International patent application needs to be filed within 12 months of your first filing.

Patent rejections are common and part of the normal process. Our attorneys will work with you to respond to office rejections, address examiner concerns, and modify your application as needed to secure approval.

We conduct comprehensive patent searches to assess patentability. Our attorneys will review prior art, analyze your invention's novelty and non-obviousness, and provide a detailed patentability opinion before filing.