Why you must consider filing for a Patent in India

Is it worth the effort?

Of course! Any new innovation must have a patent if you wish to get due credit for the same. Your idea may be the next best thing that will benefit the society and make life easier for people. You are working really hard to put your best foot forward, then why shouldn’t you apply for a patent and reap the benefits? There are many firms who can help you with your patent registrationin Ahmedabad.

How do I know if my invention qualifies?

All innovative ideas which have not

Was my patent already granted toothers?

Patents are granted on a first come serve basis. You can always apply directly for the product when you are ready. If not, it is wise to apply for a provisional patent before disclosing the idea to various stakeholders. If at all you need to discuss, you must sign a non-disclosure agreement to safeguard your idea, if you are still working on your product or service offering.

When should I file?

The ideal way would be to file for a provisional application when you conceive the idea and it is at the research and development stage. Filing at this time has several perks – you still can buy time (12 months) to innovate and implement your idea without going through the entire process of applying for the patent. You also secure your idea and gain the first mover advantage. Nobody else can patent the idea before you if you have filed for a provision.
How detailed should I be in the initial application?
Patent application requires only the following information
•           Field of invention
•           Description of the invention
•           The methodology of the invention
•           Benefits of the invention

How broad should my application be?

The application should
be clear such that with the information provided any other person with a

similar skill set will be able to reproduce the idea. The details should be comprehensive and there should be no missing links.

What happens if my application isrejected?

Whenever any objection raised before granting the patent the applicant is given a fair chance to prove the novelty of the idea and clear all objections before the patent is granted. Hence the applicant must be ready to prove the innovation.

What about internationalapplications?

Patent application internationally can be possible either directly by obtaining permission from the Indian office or by getting the patent in India first and then applying to a foreign country. However, the former option is not available for Indian residents and care should be taken to scrutinize the various clauses before applying. Best would be get the help of a legal expert and proceed with the patent registration in Ahmedabad, India.

What kind of patent can I file?Will my employer be involved?

The kind of patent applied depends on the innovative idea and if you are a business owner/ student.A patent can be applied by a research scientist, business owner or a student. Depending on the type of patent application, employer will be involved