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Last updated: 2 October 2026
A patent gives you exclusive rights over an invention for 20 years. Expertvuw’s team coordinates the process — invention disclosure, searches, fee planning and deadlines — with drafting and prosecution handled by independent registered patent agents.
Patents in India are granted under the Patents Act, 1970 for inventions that are new, involve an inventive step and are capable of industrial application, and do not fall under excluded categories. Protection lasts 20 years from the filing date, subject to annual renewal fees.
An applicant can first file a provisional specification to secure a filing date, and must file the complete specification within 12 months. The Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (in force from 15 March 2024) reduced the time to request examination to 31 months from the priority or filing date, made the statement of working (Form 27) due once every three financial years, introduced a certificate of inventorship and a grace period for late renewal. Startups, small entities, natural persons and educational institutions pay much lower official fees, and eligible applicants — including DPIIT-recognised startups and female applicants — can request expedited examination.
Patent specifications require careful technical and legal drafting; claims define the protection you get.
Basis: Patents Act, 1970; Patents Rules, 2003 as amended by the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024; IP India fee schedule. Last updated: 27 September 2026.
20 years from the filing date, with annual renewal fees.
Complete specification within 12 months of the provisional.
Within 31 months of priority or filing date (2024 Rules).
Working statement once every three financial years.
Natural persons, startups, small entities and educational institutions pay reduced fees.
Available to DPIIT startups, small entities, female applicants and others.
Most failures come from disclosure and timing.
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Patent filing connects with these services.
Prior-art and patentability search.
Protecting product appearance.
DPIIT recognition for fee benefits.
Protecting inventions before filing.
Capture the invention in detail.
Check prior art and patentability.
Patent agent drafts the specification.
File provisional or complete application.
Request examination within 31 months.
Respond to objections; patent granted.
Patents need active management.
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20 years from the filing date, subject to annual renewal fees.
A filing that secures a date with a basic description; the complete specification must follow within 12 months.
Within 31 months of the priority or filing date under the 2024 Rules.
Yes. Startups, small entities, natural persons and educational institutions pay reduced official fees.
Drafting and prosecution are handled by independent registered patent agents.
ACS – Director, Expertvuw Management Pvt Ltd
Trademark, copyright and design filings are prepared by Expertvuw’s team and filed through registered trademark agents or advocates where the law requires. Patent drafting and prosecution are handled by independent registered patent agents, and representation before the Registrar, the Controller or courts is made by agents or advocates.