Patent Support (Search, Drafting & Filing)
Have an invention worth protecting? Patents are complex and high-stakes. We provide patent support — prior-art search, specification drafting and filing — coordinated with qualified patent professionals.
Starts at
Custom
+ GST | government fees, hearing fees and additional filings vary by class, applicant type, objections and oppositions
Timeline
Provisional fast; full grant takes years
Documents
Invention disclosure
Invention protection
Prior-art search
Specification drafting
Coordinated with patent pros
Pricing
Patent support
Patents are specialised and long-term. We coordinate search, drafting and filing with qualified patent professionals and quote by scope.
Patentability Search
Is it new?
+ GST | government fees, hearing fees and additional filings vary by class, applicant type, objections and oppositions
- Prior-art search
- Patentability opinion
- Strategy
- Next-step advice
Draft + File
Provisional/complete
+ GST | government fees, hearing fees and additional filings vary by class, applicant type, objections and oppositions
- Specification drafting
- Claims drafting
- Filing (provisional/complete)
- Prosecution coordination
Prices are professional fees and indicative. Government fees, stamp duty, DSC, PAN/TAN, state charges and third-party costs are extra and may change. A final engagement summary separates each component before payment.
Overview
What is Patent Support (Search, Drafting & Filing)?
A patent protects a new invention — a product or process that's novel, involves an inventive step and is capable of industrial application — giving you exclusive rights for up to 20 years. It's the strongest, but also the most complex and demanding, form of IP.
The process involves a prior-art search to assess patentability, drafting a precise specification and claims (the make-or-break document), filing (provisional or complete), and a multi-year examination. Specialist patent expertise is essential.
We provide patent support — search, drafting and filing — coordinated with qualified patent professionals, so your invention is handled properly.
Is it for you?
Who needs it — and who doesn't
Recommended if
- Inventors and deep-tech startups
- R&D-led companies with novel products/processes
- Businesses protecting a genuine technical innovation
- Founders raising on the strength of IP
May not be needed if
- Non-technical ideas or business methods that aren't patentable
- Brand names/logos (trademark) or product appearance (design)
- Inventions already publicly disclosed (novelty likely lost)
Benefits
Why it's worth doing right
Protect real innovation
A granted patent gives up to 20 years of exclusivity over your invention.
Strong, specialist drafting
The specification and claims decide the patent's value; we ensure they're done properly.
IP that raises value
A solid patent position strengthens fundraising and valuation.
Eligibility
Eligibility & key conditions
- A novel invention with an inventive step and industrial application
- Not previously publicly disclosed
- An invention disclosure you can share
Documents
Documents required
What we need
- A detailed invention disclosure
- Diagrams/drawings, if any
- Inventor and applicant details
- Any prior disclosures (to assess novelty)
Process
A clear path from start to filed
Official filing
How the Indian Patent Office (via qualified patent professionals) flow works
Patent applications are filed and prosecuted at the Indian Patent Office, with strict requirements on the specification, claims and timelines. A provisional application secures a priority date; a complete specification follows. Examination is requested and can take years.
We coordinate the work with qualified patent professionals and file through the official patent office. Grant rests with the office on the merits; we make no claim of a guaranteed patent or any private filing route.
Costs
Fees & cost breakdown
| Cost component | Indicative amount |
|---|---|
| Professional feeBy scope — search, drafting, filing, prosecution | Custom |
| Government feesFiling, examination and other official fees; lower for individuals/startups/MSMEs | Per stage |
Deliverables
What you receive on completion
After this filing
What you need to stay compliant next
Examination & maintenance
Request examination in time, respond to office actions, and pay renewal fees to keep a granted patent alive.
International filing
Consider PCT/foreign filings within the priority window if you need protection abroad.
Avoid delays
Common mistakes & reasons for rejection
Common mistakes
- Publicly disclosing the invention before filing (novelty lost)
- Weak claims that are easy to design around
- Confusing a patent (function) with a design (appearance)
- Missing examination/renewal deadlines
AI-powered assistance
AI does the heavy lifting. Experts make the call.
AI assists with checks, drafting and explanations only. A qualified professional reviews every defined checkpoint and the final filing before submission. AI does not make consequential compliance decisions on its own.
Protect your invention
We provide patent search, drafting and filing support with qualified professionals so your innovation is handled properly.
Compare
Patent Support (Search, Drafting & Filing) vs Design Registration
| Factor | Patent Support (Search, Drafting & Filing) | Design Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Protects | How an invention works | How a product looks |
| Term | Up to 20 years | 10 + 5 years |
| Complexity | High (claims drafting) | Moderate |
Use cases
Built for how real businesses operate
Deep-tech startup
Need: Protect a novel process
We suggest: Patentability search, then provisional filing to lock the priority date.
Hardware company
Need: Protect a device
We suggest: Complete specification with strong claims, filed and prosecuted.
Why MyFinancialAdvisory
A more accountable way to stay compliant
Quality & accountability
Reviewed by compliance experts
Every patent support (search, drafting & filing) engagement is prepared with structured checks and signed off by qualified professionals before anything is filed — speed without sacrificing accuracy.
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Reviewed by MyFinancialAdvisory IP Team
Trademark & IP review
Our trademark and IP work is prepared with AI-assisted searches and checks and reviewed by professionals experienced in trademark prosecution, objections and oppositions before anything is filed.
Structured document checks
Documents and eligibility follow structured checks before expert review.
Expert-reviewed before filing
A qualified professional signs off every defined checkpoint.
Compliance-safe guidance
Advice mapped to current rules — no shortcuts, no guesswork.
Resources
Related guides & reading
Keep exploring
Hub
Trademark & IP protection
Search, file, defend and renew your brand and IP with expert review.
Service
Design Registration
Protect the unique look of your product.
Service
Copyright Registration
Protect original creative and software works.
Service
Trademark Registration
Search, file and track your ™ to ® with expert review.
Service
International Trademark
Protect your brand abroad via the Madrid Protocol.
FAQs
Patent Support (Search, Drafting & Filing) — frequently asked questions
What is a patent?
A right protecting a new invention — a novel product or process with an inventive step and industrial application — giving up to 20 years of exclusivity. It's the strongest and most complex IP.
What is the difference between a patent and a design?
A patent protects how something works (function/invention); a design protects how a product looks (appearance). A novel mechanism is a patent; a novel shape is a design.
Can I patent an idea?
No. Patents protect inventions — concrete, novel, inventive and industrially applicable solutions — not abstract ideas or mere business methods.
Why is a patentability search important?
It checks whether your invention is genuinely new versus existing prior art, so you don't invest in an application that can't succeed.
What is a provisional patent application?
A first filing that secures a priority date and gives you time (within the rules) to file a complete specification. It's a common, cost-effective first step.
How long does a patent take to grant?
Often several years, through filing, request for examination, office actions and grant. It requires ongoing management.
Do you draft the claims yourselves?
We coordinate with qualified patent professionals who specialise in drafting specifications and claims — the part that determines a patent's strength.
What if I've already disclosed my invention?
Public disclosure before filing can defeat novelty. Talk to us before disclosing; in limited cases certain windows may help, but filing first is safest.
Is a patent guaranteed?
No. Grant depends on the invention meeting the legal tests and the office's examination. We maximise the chance with proper search and drafting.
Ready to get patent support (search, drafting & filing) done?
Start with a quick conversation. We’ll confirm scope, documents, fees and the next deadline.