Patent Registration
Patent registration is the legal process of securing exclusive rights for an invention. It protects the inventor’s innovation from unauthorized use, ensuring control over manufacturing, selling, or licensing the invention for a specific period, typically 20 years from the filing date.
Patent Registration in India with Easy My Tax
Innovation is the backbone of progress, and protecting your innovation is essential in today’s competitive environment. At Easy My Tax, we simplify the process of securing your intellectual property through seamless and compliant patent registration services under the Indian Patent Act, 1970. Whether your invention is a product, process, or technology, our expert team ensures end-to-end support from documentation to filing and grant.
What is a Patent?
A patent is an exclusive legal right granted by the Indian government to inventors or organizations for their unique inventions. It prevents others from manufacturing, selling, or using the invention without permission and gives the patent holder 20 years of exclusive usage rights from the filing date.
What Can Be Patented?
Under Indian law, the following are eligible for patent protection:
- Products: New gadgets, devices, or manufactured items
- Processes: Innovative methods in production or operations
- Machines: Mechanical inventions with new configurations or mechanisms
- Chemical Compounds: New chemical formulas, including pharmaceuticals
- Biotech Innovations: Genetic engineering, diagnostics, etc.
- Software-Based Inventions: Only if they demonstrate technical application beyond algorithms
What Cannot Be Patented?
According to the Indian Patent Act, the following are not eligible:
- Laws of nature or abstract theories
- Natural substances or living organisms as found in nature
- Medical procedures and treatment methods
- Computer programs or business methods (unless linked to hardware)
- Literary, artistic, or dramatic works
- Agricultural methods and plant varieties
- Atomic energy-related inventions
Why Register a Patent?
Patent registration offers key advantages:
- Legal Protection: Prevents unauthorized use
- Revenue Generation: Through licensing or sale
- Competitive Edge: Blocks others from using your idea
- Asset Creation: Enhances business valuation
- Global Expansion: Enables international filings under PCT
Requirements for Patent Application in India
Your invention must meet these three main criteria:
- Novelty: It must be new and not publicly disclosed
- Inventive Step: Should not be obvious to experts in the field
- Industrial Applicability: Must be usable in an industry or business
Documents Required for Patent Filing
You’ll need the following documents to apply:
- Form-1: Patent application
- Form-2: Provisional or complete specification
- Form-3: Statement and undertaking
- Form-5: Declaration of inventorship
- Proof of Right: If the applicant is not the inventor
- Form-26: Power of attorney for authorized agents
- Priority documents (if applicable)
- Biodiversity permissions (if applicable)
How to File a Patent Online with Easy My Tax
Our 6-step streamlined process:
- Patent Search: To ensure your invention is unique
- Drafting the Specification: We prepare a precise legal and technical document
- Filing the Application: Provisional or complete filing based on your readiness
- Publication: The patent is published for public scrutiny after 18 months
- Examination: The patent office reviews and may raise queries
- Grant of Patent: Issued after successful review and clearance
Patent Office Jurisdictions in India
Patent applications must be filed based on the applicant's location or invention origin:
- Mumbai Office: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, MP, Chhattisgarh
- Delhi Office: Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, etc.
- Chennai Office: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh
- Kolkata Office: West Bengal, Odisha, NE States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Patent Renewal Process
Patent protection lasts for 20 years but must be renewed annually starting from the third year. We manage timely renewals to ensure uninterrupted protection of your invention.
Restoration of Lapsed Patents
If your patent lapses due to missed renewals, we help you apply for restoration:
- File Form-15 within 18 months
- Submit a statement explaining the delay
- Pay the required restoration fees
The Controller reviews your application and may restore the patent if satisfied with the justification.
Why Choose Easy My Tax?
- Full-Service Support: From patent search to grant and renewal
- Expert Guidance: Skilled professionals in Indian IP law
- Affordable Pricing: Competitive and transparent fees
- 100% Online Process: Fast, convenient, and paperless filing
Easy My Tax is your trusted partner in transforming ideas into protected assets. Let our team handle the complexities while you focus on innovation.
