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Filing a patent in India means navigating the Patents Act 1970, IPO e-filing portals, PCT international applications, trademark registration, and IP valuation — with fees ranging from Rs.1,600 to Rs.8,000 per form depending on your category. This course gives you the exact procedures, real form numbers, and verified fee schedules.
Whether you are building technology, a brand, content, or raising investment — IP protection is non-negotiable.
Built innovative technology but has no IP protection. Competitors could copy the invention freely. No understanding of Patents Act or the filing process. Doesn't know about the 12-month grace period.
Patent application filed with proper claims drafting. Trademark registered for brand name. IP assignment agreements with all developers. Clear enforcement strategy for any infringement.
Invested heavily in brand building but hasn't registered the trademark. Using a brand name without checking the IP India database. Could receive a cease-and-desist letter any day.
Trademark registered across relevant classes on ipindiaonline.gov.in. Logo and tagline protected. Brand monitoring system in place. Knows exactly how to enforce trademark rights under s.29.
Creating original content, designs, or software without understanding copyright ownership rules. Hiring freelancers without IP assignment clauses. Content being copied with no recourse.
Copyright ownership properly documented under s.17. Freelancer and employee contracts include IP assignment. DMCA-equivalent takedown procedures ready. Design registrations filed.
Approaching investors without any IP portfolio. Due diligence will reveal zero IP protection. Valuation suffers because there's no defensible moat.
IP portfolio documented and valued. Freedom-to-operate analysis completed. All employee IP assignments on file. IP strategy presentation ready for investor due diligence.
IP mistakes are expensive and often irreversible. Here is what founders get wrong without structured guidance.
12 modules. 60 days. Each module has clear deliverables you BUILD — patent drafts, filing packages, portfolio strategies, and license agreements.
2,000-4,000 words each with real legal references, IPO form numbers, and verified fee schedules
Patent specifications, claims drafts, license agreements, TM applications, opposition responses, and valuation frameworks
Patent Cost Calculator, Patentability Assessor, Prior Art Guide, Filing Planner, Jurisdiction Comparator, Royalty Calculator
Patents Act 1970, Trade Marks Act 1999, Copyright Act 1957, Designs Act 2000 — specific sections, not vague references
Step-by-step walkthroughs of ipindiaonline.gov.in, ipindia.gov.in, WIPO ePCT, and the TM e-filing portal
PCT filing across 152 countries, Paris Convention priority, and comparative analysis for US, EU, China, and Japan
Every section number, every filing requirement, every fee schedule — referenced from the actual Acts. Not generic advice. Real regulatory citations you can verify.
79 interactive tools built into the course. Your inputs are saved — come back and refine your IP strategy anytime.
Search the IP India trademark database for conflicts before filing — check classes, similar marks, and pending applications
Evaluate your invention against Patents Act s.3 exclusions — determine if your innovation qualifies for patent protection in India
Track all your IP assets — trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs — with filing dates, renewal deadlines, and status updates
Estimate filing costs for trademarks (Rs.4,500/class for startups), patents (Rs.1,600-Rs.8,000), designs, and copyrights with official fee schedules
Build a comprehensive IP strategy aligned with your business model — what to protect, when to file, and how to enforce
Generate IP assignment agreements, NDAs, and confidentiality clauses compliant with Indian Contract Act 1872
12 weeks. 60 days. Each fortnight builds on the last — from IP fundamentals to enforcement strategy.
IP Fundamentals & Patent Search
Patent Drafting & Filing
Prosecution & International Strategy
Portfolio & Trademark
Copyright, Design & Monetization
Valuation & Enforcement
Every lesson cites specific laws, links to real government portals, and includes actual fee schedules and form numbers.
Most startups ignore IP until a competitor copies them. This lesson walks you through an IP audit framework — identifying which of your innovations qualify for patent protection (Patents Act 1970 s.2(1)(j): "new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application"), which brand elements need trademark protection (Trade Marks Act 1999), and which creative works get automatic copyright (Copyright Act 1957). You'll map your IP landscape before spending a rupee on filings.
Step-by-step walkthrough of the IPO e-filing portal. You'll learn how to file Form 1 (application for patent), Form 2 (provisional or complete specification), Form 3 (statement and undertaking regarding foreign filing), and Form 5 (declaration of inventorship). Current fee schedule: Rs.1,600 for natural person/individual, Rs.4,000 for startup (with DPIIT recognition), Rs.8,000 for others — per Form 1. Startups get 80% fee reduction on most IPO fees. Expected processing timeline: 2-5 years from filing to grant.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) lets you file a single international application that establishes filing dates in 152 member countries. This lesson covers the international phase (filing, ISA search report, optional IPEA examination), choosing between ISA/IN (Indian Patent Office as search authority — lower fees) and ISA/EP (European Patent Office — higher credibility). National phase entry deadlines: 30 months (most countries) or 31 months (some). The Paris Convention gives you 12 months from your first filing to claim priority internationally.
Complete walkthrough of trademark registration under Trade Marks Act 1999. You'll select the right Nice Classification class (45 classes covering goods and services), conduct a TM search on ipindiaonline.gov.in to check availability, and file the TM-A application. Government fee: Rs.4,500 for individuals/startups (e-filing), Rs.9,000 for others. Process timeline: 4-6 months for examination, then advertisement in Trade Marks Journal, 4-month opposition window (s.21), and registration certificate if unopposed.
Your patents and trademarks can generate revenue through licensing even before you manufacture or sell. This lesson covers the three license types — exclusive (only the licensee can use, even the licensor cannot), non-exclusive (multiple licensees allowed), and sole (only the licensee and licensor can use). You'll learn royalty structures (running royalty vs. lump sum vs. milestone-based), cross-licensing frameworks for technology partnerships, and technology transfer agreements under the Transfer of Technology guidelines.
Not generic IP advice. Every lesson references specific Indian statutes, IPO procedures, and official fee schedules.
The sections that determine whether your patent gets granted, opposed, or invalidated.
Mathematical methods, business methods, computer programs "per se", algorithms, mere discoveries, and traditional knowledge. Understanding s.3 exclusions is essential before drafting claims.
You get 12 months from FER issuance to respond. Missing this deadline means your application is abandoned. The course covers response strategies for every common objection type.
Both pre-grant opposition (before grant) and post-grant opposition (within 1 year of publication). Learn to defend your patent and challenge competitor patents.
Your exclusive rights after grant — right to prevent others from making, using, selling, or importing the patented invention. The foundation of IP enforcement.
After 3 years from grant, any person can apply for a compulsory license if reasonable requirements of the public are not satisfied. Critical for pharma and essential technology patents.
Complete fee schedule from Patents (Amendment) Rules 2020. Form 1: Rs.1,600 (individual), Rs.4,000 (startup), Rs.8,000 (others). Examination (Form 18): Rs.4,000 to Rs.20,000 by category.
Verifiable market rates for the professional IP services this course covers. The course does not replace a patent agent for formal filings, but saves you significant preparation costs.
| Service | Market Rate |
|---|---|
| Patent agent for filing one Indian patent | ₹50,000 - ₹2,00,000 |
| Prior art / patentability search | ₹15,000 - ₹50,000 |
| Patent drafting (claims + specification) | ₹30,000 - ₹1,50,000 |
| Trademark registration (single class) | ₹5,000 - ₹15,000 |
| IP portfolio valuation | ₹1,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
| PCT international filing (agent + fees) | ₹2,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
| IP due diligence for funding/M&A | ₹50,000 - ₹3,00,000 |
From the Patents (Amendment) Rules 2020, Fourth Schedule. Startups with DPIIT recognition save up to 80%.
| Form / Action | Individual | Startup | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 1 — Application for Patent | Rs.1,600 | Rs.4,000 | Rs.8,000 |
| Form 2 — Specification (up to 30 pages) | Rs.1,600 | Rs.4,000 | Rs.8,000 |
| Form 18 — Request for Examination | Rs.4,000 | Rs.10,000 | Rs.20,000 |
| Form 9 — Request for Early Publication | Rs.2,500 | Rs.6,250 | Rs.12,500 |
| Annual Renewal (3rd year) | Rs.800 | Rs.2,000 | Rs.4,000 |
| Annual Renewal (20th year) | Rs.16,000 | Rs.40,000 | Rs.80,000 |
Before drafting a single claim, you must understand what the Indian patent system excludes. Module 1 and Module 12 cover this in depth.
Inventions contrary to well-established natural laws or morality
Inventions harmful to human, animal, plant life, health, or the environment
Mere discovery of new forms, properties, or uses of known substances — unless enhanced efficacy shown
Mere admixture resulting in aggregation of properties — no synergistic effect
Mathematical methods, business methods, computer programs "per se", and algorithms
Inventions that are traditional knowledge or aggregation/duplication of known properties
The course covers all s.3 exclusions with practical examples and drafting strategies to navigate them. For software startups, s.3(k) analysis is critical — we teach the "technical effect" test.
In India, patents follow a first-to-file system. Every day without filing is a day a competitor can file first.
Module 6 covers the complete PCT international filing timeline — missing any deadline can cost you patent rights in entire jurisdictions.
File provisional or complete specification at IPO. This establishes your priority date.
Last day to file in other countries claiming priority from your Indian filing. File complete specification if provisional was filed.
File PCT international application at RO/IN (Receiving Office India). Single filing covers 152 countries.
International Search Authority issues search report and written opinion. Choose ISA/IN (lower cost) or ISA/EP (higher credibility).
PCT application published internationally. Provides provisional protection in designated countries.
Request international preliminary examination (IPEA) for stronger national phase entry position.
Enter national phase in each target country. 30 months (most countries), 31 months (some). Missing this = loss of rights.
Form 18 must be filed within 48 months of priority date. No request = deemed withdrawn.
Module 4 walks through each step on the IPO e-filing portal (ipindiaonline.gov.in). Here is the end-to-end journey from application to grant.
File Form 1 on ipindiaonline.gov.in with applicant details, title of invention, and priority claim (if any). Fee: Rs.1,600 (individual), Rs.4,000 (startup with DPIIT recognition), Rs.8,000 (others). Choose between provisional and complete specification.
File the provisional specification (to secure priority date) or complete specification (with full claims). Complete specification must be filed within 12 months if provisional was filed first. Includes description, claims, abstract, and drawings.
Mandatory declaration of corresponding applications filed in other countries. Must be filed within 6 months of any foreign filing. Failure to file Form 3 is grounds for revocation under s.64.
Declares the true and first inventor(s). Required when the applicant is not the inventor (e.g., company filing on behalf of employee inventors). Must be filed with Form 1 or within 1 month.
Applications are published in the Official Patent Journal 18 months after filing date (or priority date). Early publication can be requested via Form 9 (fee: Rs.2,500-12,500 by category). After publication, the application is open for pre-grant opposition under s.25(1).
Must be filed within 48 months from the priority date or filing date (whichever is earlier). Fee: Rs.4,000 (individual), Rs.10,000 (startup), Rs.20,000 (others). Without this request, the application is deemed withdrawn. Expedited examination available for startups.
The patent examiner issues an FER with objections on novelty, inventive step, s.3 exclusions, or formal requirements. You have 12 months to respond under s.21. The course covers response strategies for every common objection type — prior art citations, s.3(k) software objections, and unity of invention.
Once all objections are resolved and the Controller is satisfied, the patent is granted and published in the Patent Journal. Post-grant opposition window opens for 1 year under s.25(2). Patent protection lasts 20 years from the filing date, subject to annual renewal fees.
Every patentee and licensee must file Form 27 annually, declaring whether the patent is being worked commercially in India. This is unique to India and is used by the Controller to assess whether the reasonable requirements of the public are satisfied (relevant for compulsory licensing under s.84).
Timeline and fees from Patents (Amendment) Rules 2020 and the Fourth Schedule. Startups with DPIIT recognition qualify for expedited examination. Always verify current fees on ipindia.gov.in.
Modules 10 and 11 cover how to turn your IP portfolio into revenue and valuation. Patents are assets — not just legal protections.
Module 6 covers the PCT system and Paris Convention in depth. Here is the decision framework for going international.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty covers 157 contracting states. File one international application that establishes filing dates in all member countries.
File directly in each target country within 12 months of your Indian filing, claiming priority. Best when targeting only 1-3 specific countries.
| Cost Component | India (Startup) | US (Small Entity) | EU (EPO) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filing fee (govt) | Rs.4,000 | $800 | EUR 1,350 |
| Examination request | Rs.10,000 | $800 | EUR 1,775 |
| Grant / issue fee | Included | $600 | EUR 1,000+ |
| Agent / attorney fees | Rs.30,000-1,50,000 | $5,000-15,000 | EUR 4,000-12,000 |
| Total (approximate) | Rs.50,000-2,00,000 | $7,000-16,000 | EUR 8,000-15,000 |
| Time to grant (typical) | 2-5 years | 2-3 years | 3-5 years |
India fees from Patents (Amendment) Rules 2020, Fourth Schedule (startup category with DPIIT recognition). US fees from USPTO fee schedule (small entity). EU fees from EPO schedule of fees. Agent fees are market approximations. All fees subject to change — verify before filing.
The course includes an interactive Patent Cost Calculator that computes total filing costs based on your applicant category, number of claims, specification pages, and target jurisdictions. Module 6 provides a country-by-country analysis of the PCT national phase entry costs for the top 10 startup patent filing destinations.
Honest comparison with other paths to IP knowledge and protection.
| Option | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| IP Law Firm | Per filing | ₹30,000 - ₹2,00,000/filing |
| Online Filing Service | 1-2 weeks per filing | ₹5,000 - ₹15,000/filing |
| Patent Agent (independent) | Per project | ₹20,000 - ₹80,000/patent |
| Self-Study | Ongoing | Free |
| This Course | Course duration | Course price |
Bulletproof legal framework with IP protection, contracts, and compliance
Investor-ready pitch decks, term sheets, and due diligence preparation
Every lesson maps to a decision that determines whether your patent protects and pays off.
Why it matters: Claims drafted without understanding examination get rejected after months and fees. Knowing how examiners actually decide lets you draft claims that survive — protecting the invention instead of wasting the filing.
Why it matters: File in the wrong markets and you overspend or under-protect. Choosing the right route lets you secure the geographies that matter to your business without burning capital on ones that do not.
Why it matters: A defensible patent is not just protection — it is valuation and revenue. Knowing how investors and licensees value IP lets you turn a filing into a real business asset, not a framed certificate.
Why it matters: Fumbling the FER response delays grant or loses the application; over-relying on an agent drains cash. Knowing the process gets you to grant faster and cheaper.
Why it matters: Surprise fees and missed timelines derail filings. Understanding the official schedule and procedures lets you budget and plan your patent portfolio with no nasty surprises.
Founders pay agents and attorneys per search, per draft, per filing. Here it is as one structured, India-first IP system.
What founders pay for this, piece by piece
One-time payment. No subscription. Not a substitute for a registered patent agent or attorney.
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1 year access · All 60 lessons · 79 interactive tools