Protecting Your Invention
A patent gives the inventor the exclusive right to make, use and sell an invention for a limited period, in exchange for publicly disclosing how it works. To be patentable, an invention must be new, involve an inventive step and be capable of industrial application.
Many inventors start with a provisional application, which secures an early filing date while the invention is refined, followed by a complete specification. The application is then published and examined before a patent is granted.
From idea to patent application
- Novelty checked with a prior-art search
- Specification drafted with strong claims
- Filing and examination handled
Who Should Apply for a Patent?
- Startups with a new product, process or technology
- Manufacturers with process improvements
- Researchers and universities
- Individual inventors
Benefits of a Patent
Exclusive rights
Stop others from commercially using your invention.
Licensing income
License or sell your patent to others.
Investor appeal
Patents strengthen valuation and investor confidence.
Long protection
A patent generally lasts 20 years from the filing date.
Documents Required
- Description of the invention with drawings
- Details of inventors and applicants
- Proof of right to apply (if applicant is not the inventor)
- Startup or MSME certificate for fee concessions, if applicable
- Power of attorney for filing on your behalf
Patent Filing Process
Prior-art search
We assess novelty and inventive step before you invest in filing.
Provisional application
Secures your priority date while you finalise the invention.
Complete specification
Detailed description and claims drafted and filed.
Publication and examination
The application is published and a request for examination is filed.
Respond and grant
Objections in the examination report are answered until grant.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Patent value can be lost through these common errors.
- Public disclosure before filing – Publishing or selling first can destroy novelty.
- Weak claims – Claims define protection; poorly drafted claims limit value.
- Missing the 12-month window – A complete specification must follow a provisional one in time.
- Not requesting examination – Examination must be requested within the time limit.
- Skipping the prior-art search – Filing without a search wastes time and money.
After Filing
Publication
The application is published after the prescribed period.
Examination
Respond to the examination report within the deadline.
Grant
The patent is granted once objections are cleared.
Renewal fees
Pay annual fees to keep the patent alive.
Why Choose Vaidam Consultancy for Patent Registration
Claims that protect
Strong claims are the heart of a valuable patent.
Clear quote upfront
You receive our fee and any official fees before we start.
Tracked to the finish
We monitor your application status and alert you to every update or deadline.
Plain-language advice
Every step and risk is explained in simple terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Examples include mere discoveries, abstract ideas, business methods, computer programs per se, and methods of treatment of humans or animals.
It secures an early filing date with a basic description. A complete specification must follow within 12 months.
Generally 20 years from the date of filing, subject to paying annual renewal fees.
Yes. Startups, MSMEs and individual applicants pay reduced official fees compared with large entities.
Yes. International filing routes allow you to claim priority from your Indian application within set time limits.
Software as such is not patentable, but inventions with a technical effect may be.