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How to File Patent in India Online 2026

Patent Filing - ₹1,750 (MSME)/₹4,500 corporate. 2-4 year process. 20-year protection. Patent Office online.

📁 Documents ⏱️ 2-4 hours 💰 ₹1,750-4,500

About This Guide

Patent filing in India via Patent Office (ipindia.gov.in). Two routes: 1) Provisional (₹1,750 MSME / ₹4,500 corporate) - 12 months grace before complete. 2) Complete Specification (full patent). Examination + grant 2-4 years. 20-year protection. Patent attorney recommended for technical drafting. Online filing via Patent Office portal.

Eligibility Criteria

Inventor / Assignee
Indian or foreign citizen
Original invention (novel + non-obvious + industrial application)
Aadhaar mandatory
PAN
Patent description ready

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar
PAN
Detailed invention description
Drawings/Diagrams
Claims (legal scope)
Abstract
Form 1 (Application)
Form 2 (Provisional/Complete Specification)
Form 5 (Declaration of Inventorship)
Authorization (POA if attorney)
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Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Portal

ipindia.gov.in.

Patent Search

Free public search before filing.

Engage Patent Agent

Highly recommended for technical drafting.

Provisional Filing

Quick - secures priority date. ₹1,750 MSME.

Within 12 Months

File Complete Specification.

Submit Forms 1, 2, 5

Online.

Pay Fee

₹1,750-4,500 plus complete filing.

Examination

Examination Report 12-18 months.

Address Objections

Within 6 months.

Pre-Grant Opposition

Public opposition window.

Patent Granted

2-4 years total.

Renewal

Annual fee 3rd year onwards.

20-Year Protection

From filing date.

Key Benefits

MSME 50% discount
Provisional filing quick
20-year protection
Government-issued
Pan-India + International route
Online filing
Patent attorney optional
Multi-class possible
Priority date secured by provisional

What Happens After Application?

Provisional filing: 1-2 weeks. Complete + grant: 2-4 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Patent attorney required?

NOT mandatory but HIGHLY recommended. Patent drafting needs technical + legal expertise. Cost ₹50K-2L typical.

International patent?

PCT route (within 12 months of priority date). 30+ countries entry possible. Each country: separate examination.