End-to-End Patent Search, Filing & Prosecution by Experienced Patent Professionals

Q: What services are included under Patent Services in India?

Patent services include patent search and assessment, drafting, filing, prosecution, opposition handling, renewals, and international patent filings covering the complete patent lifecycle.

Q: How long does it take to obtain a patent in India?

The patent grant process in India typically takes between two to four years, depending on examination timelines and objections raised.

Intepat IP provides comprehensive patent services in India and internationally to help inventors, startups, enterprises, and global organizations protect and commercialize innovations with legal precision and technical depth. Our patent practice spans the complete patent lifecycle—from early-stage evaluation to grant, opposition, maintenance, and global portfolio coordination.

What Our Patent Services Cover

Intepat’s patent services are structured to support enforceable, commercially relevant patent outcomes.

Patent services include:

Invention evaluation and patentability assessment
Patent specification drafting (provisional and complete)
Patent filing in India (ordinary, convention, divisional, patent of addition)
PCT application filing and international patent strategy
Examination response and First Examination Report (FER) handling
Patent hearing representation before the Indian Patent Office
Pre-grant and post-grant opposition proceedings
Patent amendments and statutory corrections
Patent renewal, annuity, and maintenance management
Patent portfolio structuring and long-term strategy

How Intepat Delivers Patent Services

Intepat approaches patent services as a strategic legal process, not a filing exercise.

Our team combines registered Indian Patent Agents, patent attorneys, and domain-specific technologists to ensure:

Claims are drafted with enforceability and amendment discipline
Filings comply strictly with Indian and international patent law
Prosecution strategy anticipates examiner objections and opposition risks
Patents support commercial use, licensing, and valuation

Each engagement is tailored to the invention, business stage, and target jurisdictions.

Core Patent Service Areas

Patent Search & Strategy

Before filing or commercializing an invention, informed risk assessment is critical.

Our patent search services support:

Novelty and inventive-step evaluation
Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis
Validity and invalidity assessment
Patent landscape and competitive analysis

Patent Drafting, Filing & Prosecution

Intepat delivers disciplined, end-to-end patent prosecution support focused on claim strength and statutory compliance.

This includes:

Drafting of patent specifications and claims
Filing and procedural compliance in India and via PCT
Examination responses and hearing representation
Opposition handling and amendment strategy
Grant support and post-grant maintenance

Who This Service Is For

Patent services are suitable for:

Individual inventors and researchers
Startups and early-stage technology companies
Manufacturing and product-based enterprises
R&D-driven organizations
Foreign applicants filing or prosecuting patents in India
In-house IP and legal teams

Why Choose Intepat for Patent Services

Clients choose Intepat for:

Registered Indian Patent Agents and experienced patent attorneys
Strong engineering and multi-domain technical expertise
Proven experience across India, US, Europe, and PCT filings
Enforceability-focused claim drafting
Strict compliance with amendment and added-matter rules
Transparent pricing and disciplined internal processes
Responsive communication throughout the patent lifecycle

At Intepat, patents are handled with technical accuracy, legal discipline, and strategic foresight.

Choose Your Starting Point

Not all patent journeys start at the same stage:

New idea or early-stage invention

Start with Patent Search & Strategy

Ready to file or responding to an FER

Proceed with Patent Drafting & Prosecution

Planning international protection

Explore Global IP Filing

Ready to Protect Your Innovation?

Whether you need patent search, drafting, filing, prosecution, or international coordination, Intepat provides clear guidance and dependable execution at every stage.

Frequently Asked Questions – Patent Services in India

What services are included under Patent Services in India?

Patent services include patent search and assessment, patent drafting, filing, prosecution, opposition handling, renewals, and international patent filings covering the complete patent lifecycle.

Is a patent search required before filing a patent in India?

A patent search is not mandatory under Indian law, but it is strongly recommended to assess novelty, inventive step, and potential risks before filing.

What is the difference between patent filing and patent prosecution?

Patent filing refers to preparing and submitting a patent application. Patent prosecution includes examination responses, hearings, amendments, oppositions, and actions required to obtain and maintain a granted patent.

How long does it take to obtain a patent in India?

The grant process often ranges from two to four years, depending on examination timelines and objections raised.

Can a patent filed in India be extended to other countries?

Yes. Patents filed in India can be extended internationally through PCT applications, convention filings, or direct foreign filings.

Can a patent application be amended after filing or grant?

Yes. Amendments are permitted before and after grant, provided they remain within the scope of the original disclosure and comply with Indian Patent Law.

Are patent services relevant for startups and early-stage companies?

Yes. Patent strategies for startups are typically phased and cost-conscious, focusing on protecting core technology and supporting valuation.

Who handles patent drafting and prosecution at Intepat?

Patent work is handled by registered Indian Patent Agents, patent attorneys, and technologists with experience across multiple technology domains and jurisdictions.

Does Intepat handle international patent portfolios?

Yes. Intepat supports Indian and international patent portfolios through PCT national phase entries and direct foreign filings coordinated with trusted global associates.

End-to-End Patent Search, Filing & Prosecution by Experienced Patent Professionals