PATENT, TRADEMARK & DESIGN PROTECTION IN INDIA · SINCE 2010
Patent Services in India —
for Startups, SMEs and Growing Businesses
Novel Patent Services helps inventors, startups, SMBs/MSMEs, and established businesses in India turn ideas into a protected, growing IP portfolio — with patent search, drafting, PCT and national phase filing, prosecution, patent drawings, and trademark registration all under one roof. Free consultation with an experienced IP professional — trusted by 10,000+ clients since 2010, with a 95% success rate.
10,000+
Clients Served
Since 2010
15+ years of IP practice
99%
Success Rate
Expert
IP Professionals
OUR PATENT AND IP SERVICES IN INDIA
Whether you need a single patent filing in India or a full IP portfolio across countries, you get one team for patent, trademark and design protection. Each service links to its own page.
Patent Search Services
Find out whether your invention is new before you invest in filing. Prior art & patentability search with a clear written opinion.
Patent Drafting Services
Specifications and claims written around what makes your product commercially valuable, not just what makes it technically new.
Patent Filing Services
Provisional and complete patent filing in India with the Indian Patent Office, including all forms and startup or MSME fee claims.
Patent Drawings / Illustrations
Clear, compliant patent drawings that meet Patent Office standards in India and abroad.
Provisional Patent Application
Secure your priority date before a launch or investor pitch, with 12 months to file the complete application.
PCT Application Support
One international application that keeps your options open in 150+ countries while you test markets and raise funds.
National Phase Application
Enter India, or other countries, from your PCT application on time and with the right documents.
Conventional Application
Claim priority from your first filing when you extend protection to another country within 12 months.
Industrial Design Registration
Protect the look of your product: its shape, pattern and configuration.
Trademark Services
Search, file and register your brand name and logo, and respond to objections and oppositions.
Patent Analytics
Patent landscape and competitor insights that guide R&D, product and investment decisions.
Patent Prosecution
Replies to the First Examination Report (FER), objections and hearings, handled through to grant.
- Strong IP today builds a secure and competitive business tomorrow.
WHAT ARE PATENT SERVICES IN INDIA?
Patent services in India cover everything a business needs to turn an invention into a legally protected asset: a patentability (prior art) search, patent drafting, patent filing with the Indian Patent Office, and patent prosecution through to grant. Novel Patent Services provides all of these, along with PCT applications, national phase entry, patent drawings, industrial design registration and trademark registration in India.
A patent in India lasts 20 years from the filing date and gives your business the exclusive right to stop others from making, using, selling or importing your invention. For a startup or SME, that makes patent registration in India one of the few ways to turn an idea into an asset that investors, partners and buyers can value.
Novel Patent Services is an intellectual property firm headquartered in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, [with offices in: list cities], serving startups, SMEs and companies across India since 2010.
WHICH PATENT APPLICATION IS RIGHT FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
Provisional Patent Application
Best when your product is still in development but a launch, demo or investor meeting is close. A provisional patent application secures your priority date now and gives you 12 months to file the complete specification.
PCT Application
Best when you plan to sell, manufacture or license outside India. A PCT application lets you file once and decide later which countries to enter, deferring most international costs by up to 30 or 31 months from your priority date.
National Phase Application
The step that turns a PCT application into a real application in a specific country. National phase entry in India must be completed within 31 months of the priority date.
Complete patent application
Best when your invention is fully developed. A complete patent application includes the full specification, claims, abstract and drawings, and is the application that gets examined and granted.
WHY IP PROTECTION MATTERS BEFORE YOU LAUNCH, SELL, OR SCALE
You have put months, maybe years, into your product. Once it succeeds, it becomes worth copying, and in India the patent generally goes to whoever files first. A public launch, a trade show demo or an investor pitch made before filing can cost you the right to a patent altogether.
We also know the other side of it. Patent law can feel like a maze of forms, deadlines and legal language, and you already have a business to run. A good idea should not lose its value because of paperwork, a missed deadline or a disclosure made a few weeks too early.
Without IP Protection
- Competitors and copycats can legally copy your product, process, brand or design.
- A launch, demo or pitch before filing can destroy the novelty your patent depends on.
- Investors treat unclear IP ownership as a red flag during due diligence.
- Filing errors and missed deadlines lead to objections, delays and extra cost.
- Weak filings can fail to protect what makes your invention valuable.
With IP Protection
- You own a defensible asset that adds to your company's valuation.
- You can launch, pitch and partner with confidence.
- Your claims are drafted around your real commercial advantage.
- You can license, sell or enforce your rights if someone copies you.
- You have one clear plan for patents, trademarks, designs and international filings.
AN IP PARTNER THAT UNDERSTANDS BUSINESS, SINCE 2010
You did not start a business to read patent rules. Most founders and business owners who come to us are worried about three things: what it will cost, how long it will take, and whether their idea can even be patented. We answer those three questions first, in plain English, before you spend a rupee on filing.
Since 2010, Novel Patent Services has helped more than 10,000 clients across India, from first-time founders to R&D-driven companies. Our intellectual property lawyers and patent consultants in India [including X registered patent agents] combine technical and legal experience across engineering, software, pharmaceuticals, electronics and consumer products.
- Free first consultation with an experienced IP professional
- Clear, stage-wise quotes so you know the full cost before you commit [confirm]
- Search to grant under one roof: patent search, drafting, filing, prosecution and renewals
- India and international: Indian Patent Office filings, PCT applications and national phase entry
- Regular status updates at every milestone of your application
WHAT WE CAN PROTECT FOR YOU
Products
Processes
Machines
Software & Technology
Brands & Names
Unique Designs
Innovative Ideas
Business Assets
- We make IP protection simple, strategic and stress-free — so you can focus on innovation.
WHO DO WE HELP?
Inventors and research institutions
We also support individual inventors with patent filing, and universities and research institutions with invention disclosures, patentability assessment and filing before publication or technology transfer.
Startups
File before you launch, pitch or sign a partnership, and walk into investor due diligence with clean IP ownership. DPIIT-recognised startups pay reduced government fees and can request expedited examination. Our patent services for startups are built around early-stage budgets and timelines.
SMEs and MSMEs
Protect the product improvements, brand names and designs your business already depends on, while keeping cost and timing under control. Small entities with Udyam registration qualify for reduced patent fees. We plan IP protection for SMEs in stages, so you protect what matters most first.
Established businesses and companies
Strengthen your market position with patent portfolio management, international filings, licensing support and a single team managing multiple applications and deadlines.
- Ideas today. Intellectual property forever.
OUR IP FILING PROCESS
From first conversation to grant, the patent registration process in India follows six stages. We manage each one for you.
1. Consultation
We understand your idea and goals.
2. Search & Analysis
We find relevant prior art and assess patentability.
3. Drafting
We draft strong, precise IP documents.
4. Filing
We file with the appropriate IP office.
5. Prosecution
We handle office actions and objections.
6. Grant & Beyond
We help you maintain and maximize your IP.
INDUSTRIES WE WORK WITH
Our patent and IP work spans a range of technical and product areas. Typical sectors include:
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
- Information Technology & Software-Related Technical Solutions
- Consumer Products
- Automotive & Mobility
- Electronics & Communications
- Chemicals & Materials
- Agriculture and food Technology
- Renewable Energy and Mechanical Systems
- Consumer products and product design
WHY CHOOSE NOVEL PATENT SERVICES?
Businesses choose us because we explain the technical, procedural and timing issues behind every IP decision in plain language, and then take the work off their desk.
- 15+ years of patent and IP practice in India, since 2010
- 10,000+ clients served, from startups and SMEs to companies and research institutions
- Free first consultation and transparent, stage-wise pricing
- Timely filing and responsive support, with updates at every milestone
- Patent attorneys and registered patent agents in India with technical backgrounds [confirm credentials]
CONTACT OUR ATTORNEYS
Protect your innovation with clear, strategic IP support from Novel Patent Services’ patent attorneys in India. Fill in the fields to schedule a free consultation with a skilled attorney.
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Inventors, startups, and businesses trust Novel Patent Services for clear guidance, technical expertise, and dependable patent support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are patent services in India?
Patent services in India can include prior art and patentability searches, patent drafting, drawings, provisional or complete application filing, prosecution support, PCT applications, national phase entry and related patent analysis. The right combination depends on the invention stage, filing history and commercial goal.
What is a patent and why does it matter?
A patent is an intellectual property right that can give the patent owner legal protection for an invention when the application meets the required criteria. It matters because a well-prepared patent can help protect innovation, support commercialization, improve investor confidence, and create licensing or business value.
Why should I apply for a patent in India?
You should consider patent filing in India when your invention has technical value, commercial potential, and a need for protection before public disclosure, product launch, manufacturing, funding, or licensing. Patent filing can help reduce the risk of competitors copying the invention and can support stronger ownership of technical innovation.
What types of inventions can be patented?
Patentable inventions may include technical products, processes, machines, systems, compositions, devices, and improvements that meet patentability requirements such as novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability. A patentability search and technical review can help assess whether filing is worth considering.
Should I do a patent search before filing?
A prior art or patentability search is usually useful before filing because it can reveal earlier patents and technical publications that affect novelty, inventive step and claim strategy. A search cannot guarantee patentability, but it can improve the quality of the filing decision.
What is the difference between provisional and complete patent application?
A provisional filing can be used to establish an early filing position when an invention is still developing. A complete specification includes the fuller technical disclosure and claims required for examination. The correct route depends on the invention stage and applicable filing deadlines.
What do you need from me to start?
Typically we need a clear description of the invention, drawings or diagrams if available, the technical problem being solved, what you believe is new, any prior filings, target countries, and any past or planned public disclosure. The exact information required depends on the service.
What is patent prosecution?
Patent prosecution is the post-filing process of communicating with the patent office during examination. It may involve responding to objections, office actions, examination reports, claim amendments, hearings, or other official requirements.
How long does the patent process take in India?
The filing step can be completed once the required documents are ready, but examination and grant timelines vary by technology area, examination route, objections, responses and Patent Office workload. We recommend planning around filing and disclosure deadlines rather than assuming a fixed grant date.
Do you work with startups and individual inventors?
Yes. Novel Patent Services works with inventors, startups, SMEs, companies, research institutions, product teams, entrepreneurs, and innovators that need patent search, drafting, filing, prosecution, PCT, national phase, trademark, design, or IP strategy support.
Do you support PCT applications and national phase filing?
Yes. Novel Patent Services supports PCT applications, national phase entry and related filing coordination. The correct international route depends on priority dates, target countries, filing history and budget.
How much do patent services in India cost?
Cost depends on the service, complexity, filing route, number of claims or pages, drawings, official fees, prosecution requirements and target countries. Ask for a scope-based quote so professional fees and government fees are clearly separated.
Is my invention kept confidential?
Yes. Every invention disclosure you share with us is treated as confidential from the first contact, before any engagement begins. We sign a non-disclosure agreement on request, and our engagement letter includes confidentiality obligations. Access to your disclosure is limited to the team members working on your matter, and we do not use client inventions as examples or references without written permission.
Can you guarantee that my patent will be granted?
No legitimate patent service provider can guarantee a patent grant. Grant depends on the applicable law, prior art, the claimed invention, examination and prosecution. A strong search, drafting process and filing strategy can reduce avoidable risk, but they cannot control the Patent Office’s decision.
Do you provide intellectual property lawyer services in India?
Yes. Novel Patent Services’ team includes intellectual property lawyers and patent consultants in India supporting patent, trademark and design protection from filing through prosecution and grant.
Do you handle trademark registration in India?
Yes. We support trademark search, class selection, application filing, objection replies, opposition support, renewal and portfolio management in India, alongside our patent and IP services.
What happens after I contact Novel Patent Services?
After you contact us, we review your invention, idea, document, filing stage, deadline, and business goal. We then guide you on the suitable next step, such as patent search, drafting, filing, drawings, prosecution support, PCT, national phase, trademark, industrial design, or patent analytics.
READY TO PROTECT WHAT YOU'VE BUILT?
In India, patent rights generally go to whoever files first. If a launch, an investor pitch or a new market is coming up, the right time to talk is before it happens. Book a free, confidential consultation and leave with a clear next step, a timeline and a quote.
Novel Patent Services supports startups, SMEs and businesses with patent search, patent drafting, patent filing, prosecution, PCT applications, national phase entry, trademark registration and industrial design protection in India.