Intellectual Properties
IP Infringement and Legal Remedies in India
Intellectual property is more than a legal concept. It is business asset that carries real value.
5 min read
File a Permanent Patent Online in India
A granted patent gives you the legal authority to stop anyone else making, using, selling or importing your invention, for twenty years. LegalWiz.in drafts the complete specification and files it for you.
- Exclusive rights over the invention for 20 years
- A provisional application first is optional, not required
- The right to sue anyone who exploits the invention without permission
+3 moreShow less
- 50% off government fees with an MSME or Startup India certificate
- Typically drafted and filed in 25 working days
- Exclusive partner offers on hosting and payment gateways
Close the form
Get started today
A few details, then secure checkout. Your expert takes it from there.
Starting at₹39,998+ Govt. Fees
- Your details stay confidential
- Secure online payments
- Queries answered in 24 business hours
- 10,000+ Businesses served
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy
4.7/5 Ratings On Google
Prefer to talk to someone first?
What is a complete patent application?
What a granted patent gives you, when to file the complete specification, and why inventors choose LegalWiz.in to draft one.
A complete patent is an exclusive legal right that lets the inventor exclude others from making, using, selling, offering for sale or importing a particular invention. That right runs for 20 years from the date of filing, and the 20-year term exists to reward people for creating and for adding to what they have created.
The holder is entitled to sue anyone who violates the patent, and to choose who may buy, be granted or be licensed the rights in it. Those two together are what make a patent an asset rather than a certificate.
A provisional application before this one is optional. If the invention is finished and you already have complete information about it, the complete specification can be filed directly. Where a provisional was filed, the complete specification is due within twelve months of it.
- Term
- 20 years
- From the date of filing
- Provisional first
- Optional
- File directly if the invention is finished
- Our filing time
- 25 working days
- Subject to government processing
- Examination
- On request
- No automatic report; request it within 48 months
- Claims
- Over 10 costs more
- Per the Act’s first schedule
- MSME or Startup
- 50% rebate
- On government fees, with either certificate
- Filing mode
- Online is cheaper
- A paper filing costs 10% more
- Territory
- India only
- No patent is global
Why inventors choose LegalWiz.in
- An expert team of qualified CA, CS and lawyers
- A dedicated relationship manager with on-call support
- The complete specification drafted by patent professionals
- Claims drafted with the prior art in view
- Thousands of happy customers across every state in India
- Backed by secure technology
- Exclusive partner offers on web hosting, payment gateways and more
What the filing covers
Everything below is handled by your relationship manager and a patent professional. You describe the invention once, and approve the specification before it is filed.
- Consultation on the complete patent application, and on whether it can be filed directly
- Collection of the provisional application, where one was filed
- Detailed review of the invention, its examination and its uses
- Drafting the complete specification with well-defined claims
- Preparation of the supporting documents
- Filing online in Form-1 with the Patent Office
- Sharing the filing receipt with the application number, title and filing date
Government fees are charged at actuals and are paid when the application is submitted. Additional fees apply where the complete application carries more than 10 claims, and a paper filing costs 10% more than an online one.
What is not patentable in India
A mere discovery
Anything that is a discovery rather than an invention, with no inventive step in it.
Frivolous or unlawful subject matter
Anything frivolous or obvious, contrary to law, injurious to public health, or relating to atomic energy.
Rearranging known devices
A mere arrangement, rearrangement or duplication of known devices, and anything with no utility.
Agriculture and horticulture methods
A method of agriculture or horticulture cannot be patented.
Benefits of patent registration
Exclusive authority over the invention
Registration lets the owner stop anyone else making, using, selling, offering or importing the patented invention for profit without permission, and lets them decide who may, on terms they negotiate.
The right to sue for infringement
It gives the holder the legal right to bring an infringement case where someone exploits the patent without permission. The patentee, an assignee, a licensee or an agent can institute a civil suit in a court no lower than a District Court.
Credibility in the market
A patented invention improves brand value, and can support a higher price. On a product that is genuinely useful, that flows through to the valuation of the business holding the patent.
A patent is an asset with monetary returns
Managed well, a patent can produce far greater returns than any other intellectual property. The owner can license, assign or sell it, which is how pharmaceutical companies have long made money from patented products.
Which intellectual property right do you need?
A patent protects an invention. It does not protect a brand name or a piece of writing, and those need a different right.
| Attribute | Permanent Patent | Trademark | Provisional Patent | Copyright |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it covers | ||||
| InventionsA new invention idea, with a prototype | Brand name and logoA logo, a design, packaging material, or the name of a business or company | InventionsA new invention idea, with a prototype | Artistic worksAll types of original artistic, dramatic or musical work | |
| Governing Act | The Patents Act, 1970 | Trade Marks Act, 1999 | The Patents Act, 1970 | The Copyright Act, 1957 |
| How you get it | ||||
| MandatoryThere is no unregistered equivalent | MandatoryRequired to claim an exclusive right over the mark | MandatoryThere is no unregistered equivalent | OptionalCopyright arises on creation, but registration is what lets you sue | |
| OptionalA complete specification can be filed directly, or within 12 months of a provisional application | NoDoes not require any provisional application | NoIt is the provisional application itself | NoDoes not require any provisional application | |
| What it gives you | ||||
| NoThere is no symbol for a patent | Yes™ once the application is filed, ® once registered | NoThere is no symbol for a patent | Yes© | |
| 20 yearsFrom the date of application, including the year of the provisional filing | 10 yearsRenewable every 10 years, with no limit on the number of renewals | 12 monthsThe complete specification must be filed inside that year, or it lapses | Lifetime, plus 60 yearsThe creator’s lifetime, and 60 years after their death | |
| Next step | Get started | Know more | Know more | Know more |
Swipe the table sideways, Permanent Patent stays in view. Open any attribute to read the detail behind all 4 answers.
Customer reviews
What our clients say
- Rated 5 out of 5
Had a great experience with LegalWiz for my trademark registration. The service was smooth, and the after sales support was excellent. Although the filing took around 3 days, the team stayed connected throughout, provided clear updates, and there were no communication issues. Overall, a very professional and reliable experience.
Vishvam PGJune 2026 - Rated 5 out of 5
Had a wonderful experience. The team was very supportive, responsive and completed everything on time. Thank you for the excellent support.
Ujwala ShettyJune 2026 - Rated 5 out of 5
Jignesh was very helpful and amazing while filling the compliance form for my business. Will take your service again.
Sumit YadavApril 2026 - Rated 5 out of 5
Good support team. No hindrance in executions. Go for it.
Upkar ChaurasiyaApril 2026 - Rated 5 out of 5
JIGNESH BHAI, I wanted to take some time to sincerely thank you for your incredible support with my MSME registration through LegalWiz. From start to finish, Jignesh Bhai, your guidance, patience, and professionalism made what could have been a stressful and confusing process feel completely smooth and manageable. You took the time to explain every step clearly, answered all my questions patiently, and ensured that nothing was left uncertain. Your attention to detail and dedication truly stood out, and it gave me a lot of confidence throughout the process. I really appreciate the effort, care, and commitment you put into helping me. Jignesh Bhai, your service has been exceptional, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Heartfelt thanks once again!
Rahul SharmaApril 2026 - Rated 5 out of 5
Highly recommend services from Legalwiz. Got my LLP conversion process faster. Helpful staff.
Sharad PatelJanuary 2026 - Rated 5 out of 5
Limited Liability PartnershipHad a great experience working with the team! They handled my LLP registration smoothly, guided me clearly through every step, and were always quick to respond. Really appreciate their professionalism and support. Highly recommended!
Rishi KhannaJanuary 2026 - Rated 5 out of 5
They are so quick and highly professional and experienced in the industry to carry out the requirement. Loved their services.
SHASHANK S PANDEYJanuary 2026 - Rated 5 out of 5
Trademark RegistrationVery fast & timely service. The team was very helpful and helped me find out if the brand name was available or not over the call itself without any extra cost or charge. Brilliant service, very clear communication, timely delivery & transperant pricing. Cheers!
Naman PiparaOctober 2025 - Rated 5 out of 5
Trademark RegistrationSatisfied with your unit service and fee grateful to connect with you service providers staff thanks regards Shivlal
SHIVLAL MALVIYAOctober 2025 - Rated 5 out of 5
File INC-20AI am very much satisfied with their service for INC 20 A. i will recommend them and definitely will keep in mind for any other service.
MANINDER KaurMarch 2025 - Rated 5 out of 5
Close a Private Limited Companyexcellent, i appreciate accountability and transparency in the process
Aditya BansalMarch 2025 - Rated 5 out of 5
Private Limited CompanyLegalwiz is doing its best to give good service to clients.
Sunil ChauhanMarch 2025 - Rated 5 out of 5
Trademark RegistrationRecently got Trade Mark registered
Devendra DklMarch 2025 - Rated 5 out of 5
Trademark RegistrationIt was an amazing experience from the support team. Thank you...
Aswin MMarch 2025 - Rated 5 out of 5
GST RegistrationHad a Seamless Experience in registering for GST. Been associated with them for 5 yrs now, and have done several LLP and GST registrations. Happy with their service, so i keep coming back.
Mr KarthikFebruary 2025
What we need to file a permanent patent
Six things, and the third is the one that matters most. Take advice before disclosing an invention to anyone.
Title
The title of the invention.
Applicant’s information
Name, address, contact details and nationality of each applicant for the patent.
Description of the invention
A detailed description of the invention, and of what the patentee wants to claim out of it.
Technical aspects
The technical details and drawings, together with a copy of the provisional patent where one was filed.
Digital Signature Certificate
A DSC for the applicant. LegalWiz.in can provide one where the applicant has none.
MSME or Startup India certificate
Either certificate, where you hold one. It is what makes the subsidised government fee available.
Apply for a permanent patent in three easy steps
Step 01
Answer a few quick questions
- Spend less than 10 minutes on a simple set of questions
- Upload the description, the technical details and any drawings
- Share the provisional application, if you filed one
- Pay through a secure payment gateway
Step 02
Our experts take over
- You are assigned a dedicated relationship manager
- Consultation on the permanent patent application
- The complete specification is drafted, with well-defined claims
- The application is prepared and filed in Form-1
Step 03
Your application is on record
- The whole process takes 25 working days
- You receive the Patent Office receipt with the application number and filing date
Subject to government processing time.
How long a permanent patent filing takes
Twenty-five working days from your brief to a filed complete specification.
Days 1 to 8
8 of 25 working days
- Discussion and collection of the basic information, and of the provisional application where one exists
- You share the documents for the complete application, with well-defined claims
- The terms and the scope of the work are finalised
Days 9 to 20
12 of 25 working days
- Documents drafted by professionals
- The permanent patent application is drafted
Day 24
1 of 25 working days
- Form-1 is filed online
Day 25
1 of 25 working days
- The process completes once the government approval is received
- You receive the Patent Office receipt with the application number, the title of the invention and the date of filing
Subject to government processing time. Examination is not automatic: a request for examination must be filed within 48 months of the application or the priority date, whichever is earlier.
Your growth
Supported by our partners
Leverage best deals offered by the industry leaders and experience mutual growth.
Have questions? Find answers here
Still have a question? Our team is happy to help, at no charge and with no obligation to buy anything.
Is it mandatory to file a provisional patent first?
No. Filing the provisional specification is an optional step.
If you already have complete information about the invention, you can go directly to the complete specification. There is no requirement to file a provisional application first.
Why should one patent an invention?
A patent gives you exclusive rights over the invention. Without protection under the law, anyone can exploit it commercially once it is available to the public.
To stop others using, selling or copying it, the inventor has to apply for a complete patent.
Should I apply in my own name or my company’s?
If you are an employee, intellectual property generated in the course of your employment usually belongs to the organisation you work for.
Where there is no such agreement you can apply in your own name. It is still advisable to take a no objection certificate from your employer or institute if you used their resources, to avoid a dispute later.
What are the criteria for patentability?
An invention needs these qualities to be patentable:
- Novelty: the invention must be new
- Inventiveness, or non-obviousness: there must be an inventive step that makes it unique
- Industrial utility: it must not be a mere prototype; it has to work and it has to have a use
- It must not fall foul of sections 3 and 4 of the Patents Act, 1970, which describe what is not patentable in India
Can a published or disclosed invention be patented?
Generally no. Once an invention is in the public domain it can no longer be patented, so an inventor should not disclose it before the application is filed.
The Patents Act allows a 12-month window in certain circumstances: where the invention was published in a journal, displayed at an exhibition organised by the Government, or disclosed before a learned society, by the same applicant and inventor.
Is an examination report generated automatically, as with a trademark?
No. The Patent Office generates no automatic report.
The applicant has to file a request for examination, and only then is the application examined. The request must be made within 48 months of the date of filing or of the priority date, whichever is earlier.
Are there extra charges for more than 10 claims?
Yes. Where the claims in a complete application exceed ten in number, an additional fee is levied.
The rate is set by the fee structure table in the first schedule of the Patents Act, 1970.
Do MSME or Startup India certificates reduce the fees?
Yes, and either one will do. Both certifications give access to the same government benefit.
That benefit is a 50% discount on government fees.
Does a paper application cost more than an online one?
Yes. Government charges for a physical application are 10% higher than for an online one, which is a deliberate incentive towards electronic filing.
Are government fees included in the package?
No. The professional fee covers the drafting and the filing work.
Government fees for filing the provisional application or the complete specification are paid by the client when the application is submitted.
How does a patent expire?
In one of four ways:
- It runs its full term of 20 years
- The patentee fails to pay the annual renewal fee
- Its validity is successfully challenged by an opponent filing an opposition
- It is revoked
How can I monetise a patent?
A patent rarely has value unless the commercial worth of the product or the technology behind it can be demonstrated and exploited. It is worth assessing the utility and the demand before filing.
Where that value exists, money is made from a patent by claiming royalties, by selling it, or by licensing the patented invention.
Is a patent valid outside India?
No. A patent filed in India is valid only in India, and no patent is global. Protection elsewhere needs separate patents filed in each country.
Filing in India does let the applicant file a corresponding application for the same invention in convention countries, or under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, within twelve months of the Indian filing date.
From the blog
Related articles
Intellectual PropertiesWhat Can and Cannot Be Patented in India
Patent registration is not just about having a new idea.
5 min read
Intellectual PropertiesIP Registration Fees in India
Legal protection does not move on its own. For founders, creators, and businesses, the first question is rarely legal theory.
4 min read
File your complete patent specification
Turn an invention into twenty years of exclusive rights.
Get started- Secure payment
- Prompt support
- Fully online
- No hidden fees