Start by preparing a comprehensive patent application describing your invention.
The Indian Patent Office reviews your application for formalities and documentation completeness.
Submit Form 9 to request the publication of your patent application. This should typically be done within 18 months of filing.
Once approved, your patent application details will be published in the official Indian Patent Journal.
1. A six-month window opens for third parties to oppose your patent grant. They can submit objections if they believe your invention is not patent-worthy..
If there are no valid objections, your application proceeds to substantive examination. 2.
If your application passes substantive examination, a patent will be granted. It will be published again in the Patent Journal as a granted patent.