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Provisional Patent Registration in India
File a complete patent under s.6 Patents Act 1970 on Form 1+2+5. Fee ₹1,600 (natural person). 18-month publication, 48-month exam window, 20-year term.
Turnaround
7–14 Days
₹
Starts from
₹11,299
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Total starting from
₹11,299
Professional + estimated government fee
Professional fee₹8,099 starts with
Government fee (est.)₹3,200 / ₹8,000 / ₹16,000
Turnaround7–14 Days
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No hidden charges, ever
About this service
Patent Registration grants exclusive territorial monopoly rights over an invention for 20 years from the date of filing under The Patents Act, 1970. It prevents third parties from making, using, offering for sale, selling, or importing the patented technology without legal authorization from the patentee.
Eligibility & thresholds
Minimum
- Valid identity & address proof of applicant
- Active PAN & registered business premises
- Authorized representative authorization
Maximum
- Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
- No pending statutory disqualifications
- Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
Statutory floor
- Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
- Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
- Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Rapid 48-Hour Filing Turnaround
We understand that in the race to secure a priority date, every hour counts. Our streamlined internal processes and dedicated drafting teams allow us to draft and file a robust provisional patent application within 48 to 72 hours of receiving your complete technical disclosure.
Strategic Broad Drafting
Drafting a provisional application is an art. If drafted too narrowly, you limit future protection; if too vague, it may not support the complete specification. Our attorneys strategically draft provisional descriptions broadly enough to encompass all potential future developments and embodiments of your invention.
NDA Protected Workflows
Your early-stage ideas are vulnerable. We operate under strict, legally binding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) from the very first interaction. All technical data is handled through encrypted communication channels to ensure absolute confidentiality before the official filing date.
Cost-Effective Market Entry
We provide a highly cost-effective gateway to IP protection. Our provisional filing packages are structured specifically for startups, student innovators, and individual inventors, allowing you to secure legal rights without the immediate heavy financial burden of drafting a complete specification.
Seamless 12-Month Docketing and Alerts
A provisional application automatically expires in 12 months if not followed by a complete specification. We employ advanced docketing software to track this critical deadline, providing you with scheduled alerts at 3, 6, and 9 months to ensure you never miss the window to finalize your patent.
Expert Consultation for R&D Direction
Filing a provisional application is just the start. Our technical attorneys provide strategic advice on the specific data, test results, and prototypes you need to develop during the 12-month pending period to ensure your subsequent complete specification is unassailable.
Government Fee Breakdown
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Provisional Patent Registration in India Statutory Fee | ₹3,200 / ₹8,000 / ₹16,000 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | ₹3,200 / ₹8,000 / ₹16,000 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- ›1. **Form 1** — Application for grant of patent, e-filed on ipindia.gov.in with applicant — Identity and statutory verification
- ›, inventor — Identity and statutory verification
- ›, title of invention, abstract, address for service in India (registered patent agent for non-residents), and the relevant fee paid. 2. **Form 2** — Complete Specification (since this is Patent Registration, not provisional): title, field of invention, background, object, summary, brief description of drawings, detailed description, best method, claims (numbered, defining the scope of monopoly), and abstract. Spec sheets beyond 30 attract additional fee (₹320 / ₹800 / ₹1,600 per sheet for natural person / small entity / others). 3. **Form 5** — Declaration as to inventorship (the inventor — Identity and statutory verification
- ›named and the basis on which the applicant derives title — by assignment, employment, or as the inventor himself/herself). 4. **Form 3** — Statement and undertaking under s.8 disclosing details of any corresponding foreign applications filed by the applicant for the same or substantially the same invention (must be filed at the time of application filing or within 6 months; updates required for any new foreign filing within 6 months of the foreign filing — failure attracts penalty under s.118). 5. **Form 26** — Power of Attorney authorising the registered patent agent / advocate (mandatory where the application is filed through an agent, which is the default I-Pro practice). 6. **Drawings** — where the invention admits of illustration, drawings on A4 sheets with reference numerals as per Rule 15 (left margin 4 cm, top/bottom 2 cm); drawings sheets beyond 30 attract additional fee. 7. **Abstract** — within 150 words, with the technical field, nature of the problem, solution, and principal use (s.10(2) — Identity and statutory verification
- ›). 8. **Fee proof** — the prescribed fee paid through the CFS-Patents e-filing portal (online payment by credit/debit card or net banking) — Identity and statutory verification
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1-2 Days
briefs I-Pro on the invention — disclosure in writ...
briefs I-Pro on the invention — disclosure in writing including problem solved, technical field, prior art known, embodiment(s), best mode, drawings, and the inventor/applicant details. - 2I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
(registered Patent Agent) conducts an **InPASS pri...
(registered Patent Agent) conducts an **InPASS prior-art search** (Indian + foreign patent databases, non-patent literature) to assess novelty (s.2(1)(j)), inventive step (s.2(1)(ja)), and industrial applicability; flags s.3 exclusions (especially s.3(k) for software / business methods and s.3(d) for new pharma forms). - 3I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
drafts the **complete specification** on Form 2 (t...
drafts the **complete specification** on Form 2 (title, field, background, summary, brief description of drawings, detailed description with best mode, claims, abstract) — typically 10–30 pages depending on the complexity of the invention. - 4Customer⏱ 1-2 Days
signs Form 5 (declaration as to inventorship), For...
signs Form 5 (declaration as to inventorship), Form 26 (Power of Attorney), Form 3 (foreign filing disclosure if applicable), and an assignment deed if the applicant is the assignee (not the inventor). - 5I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
e-files Form 1 + Form 2 (complete specification) +...
e-files Form 1 + Form 2 (complete specification) + Form 3 + Form 5 + Form 26 + drawings + abstract on the CFS-Patents portal at ipindia.gov.in and pays the prescribed fee (Form 1: ₹1,600/₹4,000/₹8,000; Form 2: per sheet beyond 30 at ₹320/₹800/₹1,600; Form 5/3/26: no fee). - 6I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
issues the **application number** and date of fili...
issues the **application number** and date of filing electronically (the diary date — used for all future correspondence). - 7I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
after 18 months from priority/filing under s.11A(2...
after 18 months from priority/filing under s.11A(2) (no separate request needed; expedited publication request may be filed on Form 9 with fee — for early publication within 1 month). - 8I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
or Form 18A (expedited) within 48 months of priori...
or Form 18A (expedited) within 48 months of priority/filing; the request cannot be filed before publication of the application (s.11B(3) — request is taken up only after publication). - 9I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
issues the **First Examination Report (FER)** typi...
issues the **First Examination Report (FER)** typically within 1–3 months of the examination request (longer if backlog); **I-Pro files the reply on Form 13** with arguments and amendments within 6 months (extendable by 3 months on Form 4 / Form 13 by submitting the request before expiry of the 6-month window). - 10I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
either grants the patent under s.18 (issuing the p...
either grants the patent under s.18 (issuing the patent certificate — electronically from 2016 onwards) or refuses the application under s.15; the granted patent is published in the Patent Office Journal under s.43(2). Total cycle: **typically 2–5 years** from filing to grant (no statutory SLA; faster under Form 18A expedited examination — FER issued within 2 months, decision within 3 months of FER response, target grant within 6–9 months of expedited request).
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