Step 1: Patent Search
Report
The Inventor must conduct a Patent search report before filing the
patent application. This search report helps to ensure the novelty of the invention
or creation and lowers the chances of infringement. Conducting a patent search
report can be complex, “Litem Legalis” can make it simple by providing professional
guidance throughout the complete procedure.
Step 2: Patent
Application Filing
After conducting a search report and knowing the novelty, the next step
is filing a Patent application. The applicant has to fill out some forms that are as
follows:
- Form 1: This form contains 5 pages that pertain to all the
personal details of the applicant/ applicants.
- Form 2: In this form, the applicant has to describe all about
the invention or creation. The description should be detailed which helps the
examiner to get clear information regarding creation.
Some other form also has to be submitted in accordance with the
requirement.
Step 3: Patent Journal
Once the patent application is filed, the patent is sent to the patent
journal. It helps to provide public notice of the invention and to initiate the
opposition period. At this window time, if any third party has any issue regarding
the applied patent they can file the opposition. An opposition period provides
transparency and ensures that only truly innovative and deserving inventions receive
patents, fostering a fair and competitive environment for intellectual property.
Step 4: Examination
After completing the opposition window, the examination procedure gets
started. Here, the patent examiner checks whether the criteria of that patent are
met or not. They also check the patentability, novelty and originality, if the
examiner finds any disbalance criteria (that is given by the applicant), an
objection can be sent by the examiner.
Step 5: Grant or
Refused
After completing the examination process and addressing any objections,
the patent office will issue a decision on whether to accept or deny the patent
application. The inventor will receive exclusive rights to the invention for a
specified period, typically around 20 years from the date of filing if the patent is
accepted. If denied, the inventor may have the opportunity to appeal the decision or
make amendments to the application to address any deficiencies.
