PROVISIONAL PATENT
The average time taken to file a provisional patent application is about 15 – 20 working days, subject to government processing time and client document submission. Get a free consultation on provisional patent application filing by scheduling an appointment with an IndiaFilings Advisor.
- Examine Details- Includes examination of all possible details, including the potential uses of the invention across industries and likely benefits over existing products.
- Drafting of Application by professionals
- Filing of Application to the Registrar- On approval of the same, one can use ‘Patent Pending’ on the product
Documents Required to Register Copyright
- Form 1 ( Application for grant of patent)
- Form 2 (Provisional Specifications)
- Form 5 ( Declaration of Inventorship)
- 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.
Components of Provisional Patent Specification
The Provisional Specification is broadly explained under two topics, i.e. ‘Title’ which should fairly capture features of the invention and should be short and to the point. Further ‘Description’ which begins with the Preamble and contains the field and object of invention