Detailed Overview
Secure a 20-Year Monopoly on Your Technological Invention
A Patent is the highest form of intellectual property protection available. Governed by the Patents Act, 1970, a patent is a sovereign grant issued by the Government of India giving the inventor an absolute 20-year legal monopoly to make, use, manufacture, and sell their invention. In exchange, the inventor must fully disclose the technical details of the invention to the public. Patents are crucial for deep-tech startups, pharmaceutical companies, and hardware innovators to prevent massive corporations from reverse-engineering and dominating the market with their innovations.
Obtaining a patent is a highly technical, rigorous, and lengthy legal process. The invention must clear three strict legal thresholds: it must be Novel (completely new globally), it must involve an Inventive Step (not obvious to an expert in the field), and it must have Industrial Applicability. Our specialized team of registered Patent Agents and technical drafters expertly craft the complex Patent Claims and Specifications, ensuring your invention receives the broadest possible legal protection.
At GST Times, we take the legal complexity out of the picture. Our system reviews your files, coordinates with government registrars, handles all clarifications, and delivers your certificate securely to your dashboard online.
Core Benefits & Advantages
Registering for this compliance/setup unlocks critical legal and commercial opportunities for your brand:
Absolute Market Monopoly
For 20 years, no competitor can legally manufacture, import, or sell your patented product or process without your explicit permission, ensuring massive profit margins.
Massive Valuation Boost
Venture Capitalists place extremely high valuations on deep-tech startups that hold granted patents because it guarantees a strong defensive moat against corporate giants.
Licensing & Royalties
You do not have to manufacture the product yourself. You can legally license your patented technology to large manufacturing corporations in exchange for lucrative recurring royalty fees.
Tax Benefits (Patent Box Regime)
Under Section 115BBF of the Income Tax Act, income generated via royalty from a patent developed and registered in India is taxed at a highly concessional rate of just 10%.
Required Documents Checklist
You only need to upload scan copies or photographs of these basic documents. No physical paperwork is required:
Inventor & Applicant Details
- ID and Address proofs of all inventors and the applicant (if the applicant is a company).
- MSME or Startup India DPIIT Certificate (to claim an 80% reduction in government fees).
Technical Disclosures
- Invention Disclosure Form (IDF) detailing the background, problem solved, and technical architecture.
- Engineering drawings, flowcharts, or chemical structures.
- Form 1 (Application), Form 2 (Provisional/Complete Specification), and Form 3 (Foreign filing details).
Our Step-by-Step Filing Process
We complete your work in four simple milestones, keeping you informed at every turn:
1
Prior Art Search & Patentability Opinion
Our patent agents conduct a global search across WIPO and Google Patents to ensure your invention is novel and hasn't been patented anywhere else in the world.
2
Drafting the Provisional/Complete Specification
We draft the highly technical patent document, meticulously structuring the 'Claims' section, which legally defines the exact boundaries of your monopoly.
3
Filing & Publication
We file the application at the Indian Patent Office (IPO). The application is kept secret for 18 months and then officially published in the Patent Journal.
4
Examination & Grant
We file a Request for Examination (RFE). The patent examiner issues a First Examination Report (FER) with technical objections. We draft detailed legal responses to secure the final Grant.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Got doubts? Here are direct answers from our expert Chartered Accountants:
Can I patent a software application or a mobile app?
Under Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act, "computer programs per se" are not patentable. However, if your software is coupled with hardware or produces a "technical effect" (e.g., an AI algorithm controlling a robotic arm), it can be patented.
What is a Provisional Patent Application?
If your invention is still in the R&D phase, you can file a Provisional Application to secure an early priority date. You then have 12 months to complete the R&D and file the Complete Specification, failing which the application is abandoned.
Is my Indian patent valid in the USA or Europe?
No. Patents are strictly territorial. An Indian patent only protects you in India. To get global protection, you must file a PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) application within 12 months of your Indian filing.
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