Protect your invention before someone else patents your idea.
SSATAX handles patentability search, specification drafting, IPO e-filing and examination follow-up under one roof so your invention is legally yours, with none of the paperwork stress.
Complete Patent Search, Drafting, Filing & Legal Assistance
Why It Matters
A patent is the only legal fence around your idea
A patent gives an inventor the exclusive right to make, use, sell or licence an invention for 20 years, and stops competitors from copying it without permission. In a market where product ideas travel fast, filing early even a provisional application is what turns "our idea" into "our legal asset."
Exclusive commercial rights
No one can manufacture, import, sell or replicate your invention without your consent enforceable in court against infringers.
An asset you can licence or sell
Patents can be licensed for royalty income, assigned, or used to raise funding investors treat granted IP as tangible valuation.
Credibility with customers & VCs
"Patent Pending" and "Patented" status positions a startup as a genuine innovator, not just another me-too product.
New Rules & Regulations
What changed under the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024–2026
The Indian Patent Office has been actively modernising filing procedures. Here's what every applicant filing in 2026 needs to know before submitting Form 1.
Request for Examination (RFE) window cut to 31 months
Applications filed on or after 15 March 2024 must file the Request for Examination within 31 months of the priority or filing date down from 48 months pushing applicants toward faster, earlier drafting decisions.
Form 3 (foreign filing details) now filed only twice
Instead of updating the Controller every six months, applicants now submit Form 3 once within six months of filing, and once again within three months of the First Examination Report.
Form 27 (working statement) filed once every 3 years
Patentees no longer disclose exact revenue/sales figures a simple tick-box confirms whether the patent is commercially "worked," filed once every three financial years instead of annually.
Certificate of Inventorship introduced
Inventors can now be formally recognised on record, even where the applicant/owner is a company closing a long-standing gap in Indian patent certificates.
Extensions now available on nearly every deadline
Under Rule 138, most deadlines can be extended up to six months on request (Form 4), removing the earlier risk of applications lapsing over a missed non-extendable date.
50% fee discount continues for women, startups & small entities
Natural person, startup, small entity and educational-institution applicants continue to pay a fraction of the large-entity official fee SSATAX checks your eligibility before filing.
Don't File the Wrong Form
Patent vs Trademark vs Copyright vs Design vs GI
One of the most common mistakes founders make is registering the wrong type of IP. Here's the difference, side by side.
| IP Type | What It Protects | Validity | Governing Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patent | New invention, product or technical process | 20 years | Patents Act, 1970 |
| Trademark | Brand name, logo, tagline, jingle | 10 years, renewable indefinitely | Trade Marks Act, 1999 |
| Copyright | Literary, artistic, musical & software works | Lifetime of author + 60 years | Copyright Act, 1957 |
| Design | Visual shape, pattern or ornamentation of a product | 10 years, extendable by 5 | Designs Act, 2000 |
| Geographical Indication | Products tied to a specific region (e.g. Darjeeling Tea) | 10 years, renewable | GI Act, 1999 |
Registration Process
From invention disclosure to patent grant
A real, ordered procedure prescribed by the Indian Patent Office SSATAX manages every stage on your behalf.
Invention disclosure & patentability search
We assess novelty against Indian and global databases (InPASS, Espacenet) to confirm your idea is genuinely patentable before you spend on drafting.
Drafting the patent specification & claims
Our patent agents draft technical description, drawings and claims the single most important document that defines your legal protection.
Filing with the Indian Patent Office
Form 1 (application), Form 2 (specification), Form 3 & Form 5 are filed electronically with the appropriate patent office (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai or Kolkata).
Publication (18 months)
The application is published in the Official Patent Journal, or earlier on request for expedited publication.
Request for Examination (within 31 months)
We file Form 18/18A and respond to objections raised in the First Examination Report (FER) within the prescribed window.
Grant & certificate
Once objections are resolved and the Controller is satisfied, the patent is granted and published protection is backdated to the filing date.
Renewal & working statement
Annual renewal fees keep the patent alive for up to 20 years; SSATAX tracks due dates and files Form 27 for you every 3 years.
Formalities & Documents
What You Need Before We File
Keep these ready and your patent application can be filed within days, not weeks.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Complete description of the invention along with drawings or diagrams, if applicable.
Applicant & Inventor Identity Proof
Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, or any valid government-issued identity proof.
Proof of Right to File
Assignment deed or supporting documents if the applicant is different from the inventor.
Startup / MSME / Educational Institution Certificate
Required to claim government fee concessions, wherever applicable.
Power of Attorney (Form 26)
Required when the patent application is filed through a registered Patent Agent.
Priority Document
Required for applications claiming priority from an earlier foreign patent application.
Declaration of Inventorship (Form 5)
Official declaration identifying the inventor(s) of the invention.
Details of Foreign Applications (Form 3)
Information regarding any corresponding foreign patent applications filed for the same invention.
What We Actually Do Differently
Most consultants stop at form filing. We stay with your patent application from idea to granand continue supporting you with renewals and post-grant compliance.
Dedicated Patent Agent, Not a Call Centre
A single IPO-registered Patent Agent manages your application from start to finish, so you never have to explain your invention to a different person every time.
Flat, Transparent Pricing
Government fees and professional charges are quoted separately in writing, ensuring complete transparency with no hidden costs after filing.
Claims Drafted by Domain Experts
Mechanical, software, pharmaceutical, electronics, and design inventions are handled by professionals with relevant technical expertisnot generic templates.
Real-Time Status Tracking
Receive timely updates for FER responses, Request for Examination (RFE), renewal deadlines, and every important milestone throughout your patent journey.
Pan-India & NRI Friendly
Our entire patent filing process is online, allowing inventors across India and overseas to file without visiting our office.
Post-Grant Support Included
We continue supporting you after patent grant with Form 27 compliance, licensing assistance, renewals, and ongoing patent portfolio management.
Packages
Transparent patent filing packages
Exact quote depends on entity type (natural person / startup / MSME / large entity) and technology complexity this gives you a starting reference.
Patentability Search
- Novelty search across InPASS & Espacenet
- Prior-art report with risk assessment
- 1:1 consultation call
Complete Filing
- Provisional + complete specification drafting
- Form 1, 2, 3, 5, 26 preparation & e-filing
- FER response drafting support
- Deadline & RFE tracking
Grant & Beyond
- Examination response & hearing representation
- Annual renewal management
- Form 27 working statement filing
- Licensing / assignment support
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