Practical guides and expert insights on Indian patent law, IP strategy, and protecting your innovations — from the team at Bharat Patent.
A patent grants exclusive legal rights to inventors, preventing others from making, using, or selling their invention for 20 years. For Indian inventors and startups, understanding the patent system is a strategic necessity in today's competitive marketplace.
India's IP framework offers distinct protections for functional innovations (patents under the Patents Act, 1970) and aesthetic innovations (design registrations under the Designs Act, 2000). Understanding the difference is key to building a robust IP strategy.
Under Section 6 of the Patents Act, any true and first inventor, assignee, or their legal representative may apply for a patent. Startups and MSMEs enjoy substantial fee reductions and expedited examination — making IP protection far more accessible.
Not every invention qualifies for a patent. India's Patents Act sets strict criteria — novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability — that every application must satisfy. Learn how these work and what Section 3 excludes from patentability.
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights each protect something different. Understanding which form of IP protection applies to your innovation — and how to combine them — is the foundation of any effective intellectual property strategy.
A patent in India lasts 20 years — but only if annual renewal fees are paid. Discover how the renewal fee structure works, what happens if you miss a deadline, and how to restore a lapsed patent under Section 60 of the Patents Act.