What is Patent Filing?
- What is this service?
- A patent grants a 20-year legal monopoly over an invention, rewarding innovation with exclusive commercial rights and licensing potential.
- Who needs it?
- A patent grants a 20-year legal monopoly over an invention, rewarding innovation with exclusive commercial rights and licensing potential.
- When is it required?
- Typically when: individuals, startups, firms or companies may apply. Review full eligibility below.
- Key outcome / deliverable
- Grant of patent — delivered to your dashboard vault with supporting references.
- Basic conditions
- Individuals, startups, firms or companies may apply · A clear brand name, logo, work or invention to protect · PAN & Aadhaar of the applicant / authorised signatory
Quick answers
- Definition
- A patent grants a 20-year legal monopoly over an invention, rewarding innovation with exclusive commercial rights and licensing potential.
- Who needs it
- Individuals, startups, firms or companies may apply
- Documents required
- PAN & Aadhaar of applicant, Brand name & logo (JPEG/PNG), Signed TM-48 power of attorney
- Cost
- From INR 14,999 professional fee; government fee shown separately and confirmed before payment.
- Professional timeline
- 3-5 years to grant
- Process
- 7 tracked steps: Patentability & prior-art search → Specification & claims drafting → Provisional / complete filing…
- Authority
- Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (IP India)
- After approval
- Grant of patent
Packages & transparent pricing
What you pay, line by line
Our professional fee and the government charge are always shown separately.
- Professional feeLegal Munshi's fee for the agreed scope
- INR 28,499
- Government feePaid to the authority
- FREE
- GST (18%)On the professional fee
- INR 5,129.82
Where your money goes
- Our fee INR 28,499
- GST 18% INR 5,129.82
- Government fee FREE
Standard — you are only ever charged the professional fee plus GST at checkout; government fees are collected at actuals.
Starter
INR 14,999INR 24,999
- Professional fee
- INR 14,999
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Standard — 3-5 years to grant
- 1 expert consultation session
- Personalised document checklist
- Document review & verification
- Application drafting & filing
- Acknowledgement tracking
- Email support
Standard
INR 28,499INR 38,499
- Professional fee
- INR 28,499
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Priority — 3-5 years to grant
- Everything in Starter
- Dedicated compliance expert
- Government fee coordination
- Faster priority processing
- Objection / query handling
- 2 progress review calls
- Phone & WhatsApp support
Premium
INR 46,499INR 60,399
- Professional fee
- INR 46,499
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Fast-track + 12 months support
- Everything in Standard
- Dedicated CA / advocate
- 12 months post-completion support
- Zero hidden charges guarantee
- Free 3-month bookkeeping
- Annual compliance calendar
- Priority 24×7 concierge
| Component | How it's shown |
|---|---|
| Professional fee | Package price above (verified live) — this is what Legal Munshi charges for its service. |
| Government fee | Shown per package above when verified.Statutory fee depends on applicant type and class count. NOT CONFIGURED in catalogue — confirmed item-wise before payment. |
| Taxes | As applicable on the professional-fee invoice — shown before payment, never hidden. |
| Add-ons | Only admin-configured add-ons in the calculator below; nothing invented at checkout. |
What you get
- Dedicated expert & single point of contact
- 100% online document vault
- Application drafting & multiple review
- Government filing & fee coordination
- Real-time status tracking dashboard
- Certificate delivery & digital storage
- Final certificate/outcome: Grant of patent
Eligibility & applicability
5 criteria- Individuals, startups, firms or companies may apply
- A clear brand name, logo, work or invention to protect
- PAN & Aadhaar of the applicant / authorised signatory
- Power of attorney (TM-48 / equivalent) signed
- Date of first use in India, if already in use
Documents required
Provided by you (the applicant) unless noted. Accepted formats: clear phone scans or PDFs — your expert verifies each file before filing.
Mandatory (3)
PAN & Aadhaar of applicant
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- For individuals and authorised signatories
Brand name & logo (JPEG/PNG)
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Exact wordmark, device or slogan to be filed
Signed TM-48 power of attorney
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Authorises Legal Munshi to file on your behalf
Conditional / optional (2)
Proof of first use
OptionalInvoice, label, website or registration with date
Incorporation certificate / deed
OptionalIf applicant is a company, LLP or firm
Step-by-step: Patent Filing journey
- Step 1Processing
Patentability & prior-art search
Week 1
Search global patent and non-patent literature for novelty.
- Step 2Review
Specification & claims drafting
Week 2-4
Techno-legal drafts prepared by patent agents and engineers.
- Step 3Filing / Processing
Provisional / complete filing
Week 4-5
Secure priority date; complete specification within 12 months.
- Step 4Approval
Publication (18 months / early)
Month 1-18
Early publication request available if you need fast-track grant.
- Step 5Authority stage
Request for examination (FER)
On request
Examination request triggers the First Examination Report.
- Step 6Authority stage
Objections & hearings
As required
We respond to section objections and attend controller hearings.
- Step 7Approval
Grant of patent
3-5 years
20-year protection from the priority date, renewable annually.
Timeline & SLA
Our professional work
3-5 years to grant
Drafting, review & filing by our team.
Authority-controlled time
Varies — never promised
Registrations, examinations & approvals depend on IP India workload.
Dependencies
Complete documents, prompt OTP/e-sign responses and query replies keep the file moving.
Estimate your cost
Base = verified package price. Add-ons come from admin-controlled rules — nothing hardcoded.
Estimated total
INR 28,499
Estimate only. Government fees and taxes are confirmed item-wise before payment. Taxes as applicable.
Check your eligibility
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Which best describes you or your organisation?
Real-time application journey
The same status vocabulary you'll see in your dashboard once your application begins — tap each stage to see your responsibilities and who acts.
Your application journey
The same status vocabulary used in your dashboard once you order — no conflicting systems.
Tap any stage to see exactly what you must do — and what Legal Munshi handles.
Patent Filing vs alternatives
An honest comparison so you pick the structure that fits your stage. Not sure? Book a free consultation.
| Factor | Patent Filing | Trademark Registration ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A patent grants a 20-year legal monopoly over an invention, rewarding innovation with exclusive commercial rights and licensing potential | A trademark legally protects your brand name, logo or slogan so no competitor can copy it — enforceable across India for 10 years, renewable forever |
| Starting professional fee | INR 14,999 | INR 1,499 |
| Typical professional timeline | 3-5 years to grant | 1-2 days to file · 12-24 months to register |
| Complexity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Liability protection | Depends on structure | Depends on structure |
| Annual compliance burden | Per activity | Per activity |
| Factor | Patent Filing | Copyright Registration ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A patent grants a 20-year legal monopoly over an invention, rewarding innovation with exclusive commercial rights and licensing potential | Copyright safeguards original literary, artistic, musical, software and creative works; registration creates enforceable, court-ready proof of ownership |
| Starting professional fee | INR 14,999 | INR 2,499 |
| Typical professional timeline | 3-5 years to grant | 2-4 months |
| Complexity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Liability protection | Depends on structure | Depends on structure |
| Annual compliance burden | Per activity | Per activity |
FAQs about Patent Filing
The basics (7)
A patent grants a 20-year legal monopoly over an invention, rewarding innovation with exclusive commercial rights and licensing potential.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Learn from “How long does the complete process take?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Learn from “What if my application gets rejected or objected to?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Submitting Patent Filing with mismatched names across PAN, Aadhaar and address proof — the single most common cause of queries.
- Choosing the wrong category, class or form on day one and paying twice to correct it later.
- Ignoring the first query notice instead of replying with evidence within the deadline.
How we prevent them: document verification before filing, category/class checks, and written query replies with evidence.
Rejections, queries & risks
- Authority stage “Request for examination (FER)” (On request) can raise queries — every query is handled with evidence and a written reply.
- What if my application gets rejected or objected to?
- Legal Munshi is not the government and cannot promise authority-controlled timelines or approvals. Professional work is guaranteed; authority decisions are not.
Compliance & renewal
- This registration is valid for 20 years — track renewal before expiry to avoid operating without a valid certificate.
- Do you provide support after completion?
Guides on Patent Filing
Written and reviewed by the same practising experts who prepare and file your application.
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