Patent Registration & Protection
Protect Your Innovation
An invention can represent significant technical knowledge, research and investment. Patent protection can help establish legal rights around an eligible invention and form an important part of an organisation's intellectual property strategy.
SmartIP helps inventors, startups, researchers and businesses assess, prepare and pursue patent protection in India.
Patent Services
Patentability Assessment
Understand the invention and assess its potential for patent protection based on its technical features and the applicable patentability requirements.
Prior-Art Search
Search relevant patents, publications and technical disclosures to identify existing solutions that may be relevant to the invention.
Patent Drafting
Prepare the patent specification, claims, drawings and supporting information based on the technical features of the invention.
Patent Filing
Assist with preparation and filing of patent applications through the appropriate route, including applicable Indian and international filing options.
Patent Prosecution
Support during examination, including responses to examination reports, amendments, clarifications and other procedural requirements.
Post Filing Support
Assist with application tracking, procedural requirements, renewals and other matters that may arise during the life of the patent application or granted patent.
Our Approach
Understand: We understand the invention, the problem it solves and its key technical features.
Assess: We evaluate patentability and relevant existing technology to determine the appropriate protection approach.
Prepare & File: We develop the patent application, including the required documentation, and file it through the appropriate route.
Prosecute & Maintain: We assist with examination responses, objections and other requirements, along with ongoing application or patent maintenance.
Who we work with
Inventors & Researchers
For new technical solutions emerging from individual or institutional research.
Startups & Technology Businesses
For businesses building products or technologies around innovation.
Manufacturers & Engineering Companies
For new products, machinery, processes and engineering improvements.
Established Businesses
For organisations developing and managing an ongoing patent portfolio.
Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQs)
What can be patented?
Patent protection may be available for eligible inventions that satisfy the applicable legal requirements. The nature of the invention and its technical features determine whether patent protection is appropriate.
Should I conduct a patent search before filing?
A patent and prior-art search can provide useful information about existing technology and help inform the filing strategy.
Can I approach SmartIP with an early-stage invention?
Yes. An initial discussion can help determine what information is available and what further assessment may be useful before proceeding.
What happens after filing?
The application proceeds through the applicable examination and procedural stages. Objections or requirements raised during examination may need to be addressed.
Does filing guarantee a patent?
No. Grant depends on the application satisfying the applicable statutory and examination requirements.
Can I file a patent after publicly disclosing my invention?
Public disclosure can affect the ability to obtain patent protection, depending on the nature, timing and circumstances of the disclosure. If your invention has already been published, demonstrated, presented or commercially disclosed, it is advisable to discuss the circumstances before proceeding with a patent application.
Have an Invention to Protect?
Engage with us on what you have developed, what problem it solves and where you are in the development process…