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Are you an innovator, startup founder, or entrepreneur with a unique invention? If yes, then securing your invention with a patent can be the key to protecting your idea from being copied or exploited by others. A patent protects your invention and grants you exclusive rights over it. In India, you can patent products, processes or methods, machines, chemical compounds, biotechnological inventions, manufactured articles, software, and computer-implemented Inventions.\u00a0 For an invention to be patentable, it has to be novel (new), unique, and have an industrial application.<\/p>\n

What is a Patent?<\/h2>\n

A patent is a legal right granted by the government to an inventor for a novel, useful, and non-obvious invention. It allows the inventor to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing the patented product or process without permission for a specific period, usually 20 years from the date of filing.<\/p>\n

Step-by-Step Process for Patent Filing in India<\/h2>\n

The process for registering a patent in India can seem complex at first, but breaking it down step-by-step makes it easier to understand. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Patent Search (Optional but Recommended)<\/h3>\n

Before filing a patent application, it\u2019s wise to conduct a patentability search to check whether a similar invention already exists.<\/p>\n

You can do this by:<\/p>\n