Patent Registration

A Patent is an exclusive right granted by the government to an inventor for a new invention. It gives the patent holder the legal right to prevent others from making, using, selling, or importing the invention without permission.

In India, patents are governed by the Patents Act, 1970 (amended in 2005 to comply with TRIPS). The term of a patent is 20 years from the date of filing.

Essential Requirements for Patent

Non-Patentable Inventions

• Frivolous inventions or contrary to natural laws
• Inventions contrary to public order or morality
• Mere discovery of a scientific principle or abstract theory
• Mere discovery of a new form of a known substance
• Methods of agriculture or horticulture
• Medical, surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic methods
• Plants and animals (other than microorganisms)
• Computer programs per se, mathematical methods, business methods
• Traditional knowledge or aggregation/duplication of known components
• Inventions relating to atomic energy

Term of Patent

The term of every patent is 20 years from the date of filing the patent application.

Important Filing Tips

• File the application at the earliest to secure priority date
• Avoid public disclosure before filing (it destroys novelty)
• Provisional specification can be filed to secure early priority
• Patent rights are territorial — separate applications needed in other countries

Conclusion

Patent Registration provides strong legal protection for your invention and helps you commercialize it exclusively for 20 years. It is a valuable asset that can be licensed, sold, or used strategically for business growth.