Provisional Patent Registration
Provisional Patent Registration is the first step towards protecting an invention before filing a complete patent application. It allows inventors to secure a priority date for their invention while providing additional time to develop, refine, test, or commercialize the innovation before submitting the complete patent specification.
At IndianSalahkar, we provide end-to-end Provisional Patent Registration services across India. Our experts assist with invention assessment, drafting provisional specifications, application filing, and guidance throughout the patent filing process.
Who Needs Provisional Patent Registration?
- Individual Inventors
- Startups
- Entrepreneurs
- Researchers
- Innovators
- MSMEs
Time Required
Provisional Patent Registration can generally be filed within 3 to 7 working days after receiving complete invention details and required documents.
Why Choose IndianSalahkar?
- Experienced patent professionals
- Assistance in drafting provisional specifications
- Complete filing and documentation support
- Affordable and transparent pricing
- Pan-India patent assistance
- Dedicated support throughout the patent process
Protect your innovation at an early stage with IndianSalahkar's Provisional Patent Registration Services and secure your invention's priority rights before filing a complete patent application.
Documents required
- Form 1 ( Application for grant of patent)
- Form 2 (Provisional Specifications)
- Form 5 ( Declaration of Inventor ship)
- Form 26 (Power of Attorney). If your patent is filed by a Patent Agent then this form is necessary
- E-filing fees (Patent Statutory fee)
- Form 3 (Corresponding foreign patent application statement and undertakings)
- Priority Document (This is used for convention applications if priority date is claimed).
- Illustrations/Drawings of the invention
How we get it done
- Choose a servicePick what you need or ask us to suggest the right structure.
- Share your detailsFill the enquiry form or message us on WhatsApp.
- Expert call-backOur executive calls you to confirm scope and fees.
- Send documentsShare the checklist documents online — no office visit needed.
- Get it doneWe file, follow up and deliver your certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Patent ?
A Patent is a statutory right for an invention granted for a limited period of time to the patentee by the Government, in exchange of full disclosure of his invention for excluding others, from making, using, selling, importing the patented product or process for producing that product for those purposes without his consent.
What is the term of a patent in the Indian system ?
The term of every patent granted is 20 years from the date of filing of application. However, for application filed under national phase under Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the term of patent will be 20 years from the international filing date accorded under PCT
Which Act governs the patent system in India ?
The patent system in India is governed by the Patents Act, 1970 (No.39 of 1970) as amended by the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005 and the Patents Rules, 2003. The Patent Rules are regularly amended in consonance with the changing environment, most recent being in 2016
Does Indian Patent give protection worldwide ?
No. Patent protection is a territorial right and therefore it is effective only within the territory of India. There is no concept of global patent. However, filing an application in India enables the applicant to file a corresponding application for same invention in convention countries or under PCT, within or before expiry of twelve months from the filing date in India. Patents should be obtained in each country where the applicant requires protection of his invention
What can be patented ?
An invention relating either to a product or process that is new, involving inventive step and capable of industrial application can be patented. However, it must not fall into the categories of inventions that are non- patentable under sections 3 and 4 of the Act.
What is the criteria of patentability ?
An invention is patentable subject matter if it meets the following criteria - i) It should be novel. ii) It should have inventive step or it must be non-obvious iii) It should be capable of Industrial application. iv) It should not attract the provisions of section 3 and 4 of the Patents Act 1970.
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