{"id":3358,"date":"2021-03-17T05:48:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T05:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=3358"},"modified":"2021-03-17T06:24:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T06:24:07","slug":"patent-registration-for-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/patent-registration-for-software\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get Patent Registration for Software in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">With the sudden growth of\ntechnology and digital fields in India, several inventors and creators are\ncreating various applications and developing different software. In India, with\nsuch creative minds, it isn&#8217;t easy to trust the factor that software patent\nfiling in India has not been allowed completely. Every creator in India wants\nto make a brand and stand apart from the mass, wanting to get full right over\ntheir creations. Many young entrepreneurs or students and engineers are\ninvention and creating new ideas every day, leading to an increase in the\ncompetition both nationally and globally, escalating the demand for Patent\nRegistration for Software in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal protection of an individual\u2019s creation was accepted quite late in India, with the&nbsp;<strong>Patent Act, 1970,&nbsp;<\/strong>and the&nbsp;<em><strong>Patent Rule<\/strong><\/em>, which came in 1972. Even after the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patent_Act\">Patent Act<\/a> and Patent Rule introduction, there were some requirements and limitations to the objects patented by individuals. After this, the Act was altered, and the Patent Amendment Act came into effect in 2003, under which some of the creators\/inventors were clearly excluded from the <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/patent-registration\">Patent Registration<\/a><\/strong>. Scroll down to check more information regarding the Patent Registration for Software in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Following are some inventions\nthat cannot be patented in India:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Innovations containing nosiness or mathematical methods;<\/li><li>Any creation regarding music, art, cinematography, drama, or\neven television;<\/li><li>Innovations which include algorithms or computer programme;<\/li><li>Presentation of structure and information of integrated\ncircuits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a555119951cb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a555119951cb\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/patent-registration-for-software\/#What_are_the_Criteria_to_get_Patent_Registration_for_Software_in_India\" title=\"What are the Criteria to get Patent Registration for Software in India?\">What are the Criteria to get Patent Registration for Software in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/patent-registration-for-software\/#What_are_the_Essential_Documents_Required_for_Patent_Registration_for_Software_in_India\" title=\"What are the Essential Documents Required for Patent Registration for Software in India? \">What are the Essential Documents Required for Patent Registration for Software in India? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/patent-registration-for-software\/#What_is_the_Procedure_for_Patent_Registration_for_Software_in_India\" title=\"What is the Procedure for Patent Registration for Software in India?\">What is the Procedure for Patent Registration for Software in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/patent-registration-for-software\/#What_is_the_Renewal_of_Patent_Registration_for_Software_in_India_and_how_you_can_apply_for_it\" title=\"What is the Renewal of Patent Registration for Software in India, and how\nyou can apply for it?\">What is the Renewal of Patent Registration for Software in India, and how\nyou can apply for it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/patent-registration-for-software\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Criteria_to_get_Patent_Registration_for_Software_in_India\"><\/span>What are the Criteria to get Patent Registration for Software in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some criteria that should be fulfilled to get Patent Registration for Software in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-3.png\" alt=\"Criteria to get Patent Registration for Software\" class=\"wp-image-3360\" width=\"353\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-3.png 877w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-3-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-3-768x788.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em><strong>Inventive Steps:<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;The innovation must have some additional features of new\ntechnology than the current technological and economical impact.<\/li><li><em><strong>Novelty:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>The product or innovation which has to be patented must be\nunique and have not published anywhere else.&nbsp;<\/li><li><em><strong>Exclusion of Patentability:<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;The rejection of\npatentability for mathematical or software programs.<\/li><li><em><strong>Industrial Applicability:<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;The innovated product must be capable of\nuse in the industry.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the software justifies\nall the criteria as mentioned above, then only it is possible to get Patent\nRegistration for Software in India. The software patent is not encouraged in\nIndia due to some reasons for innovation. As per the Government, if all the\nsoftware is patented, then a mainstream of patents will be owned by a minority\nof firms and creators, limiting the innovation in a country like India, where\nthe developers, coders must be given the freedom to innovate and discover for\nthe betterment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Essential_Documents_Required_for_Patent_Registration_for_Software_in_India\"><\/span>What are the Essential Documents Required for Patent Registration for Software in India? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the list of\nall the crucial documents required at the time of Patent Registration for\nSoftware in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the applicant.<\/li><li>Authorization to the Patent Attorney.<\/li><li>Submit a duly signed copy of the Patent specification.<\/li><li>Documents of prior art in case of international application.<\/li><li>The Patent Questionnaire. <\/li><li>Declaration of Inventorship signed by the Inventor.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The specification should\ncontain the following:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Patent Title.<\/li><li>Patent Claims.<\/li><li>Flowcharts and Drawings, if any.<\/li><li>A summary of the Patent Specification.<\/li><li>Detailed specification displaying inventive steps.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read: <\/strong><mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/difference-between-patent-and-copyright\/\">A Complete Guide on Difference Between Patent and Copyright<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Procedure_for_Patent_Registration_for_Software_in_India\"><\/span>What is the Procedure for Patent Registration for Software in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the step by\nstep procedure for Patent Registration for Software in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Write down the concept and idea behind the innovation. Try to\ngive detailed information comprising its invention area, working, coding, along\nwith the benefits of it and how it is beneficial for the industry.<\/li><li>To describe the working of the invention, try and contain\nobjects, diagrams, layout, sketches, etc., which help in having a good\nviewpoint of the innovation.<\/li><li>Then, check whether the innovation is enlisted and follows all\nthe patent criteria.<\/li><li>After having in-depth research, confirm and conclude whether you\ncan continue with the patent application.<\/li><li>After this, write a draft or file an application for Patent.<\/li><li>Once all the requirements and conditions are fulfilled, publish\nthe Patent application.<\/li><li>After that, the next step is to Request for Application. Once\nthe request is submitted, the examiner checks and examines the patent\napplication, which is submitted by the Inventor.<\/li><li>Answer and clear all the objections raised regarding your\ncreation or invention.<\/li><li>Once all the necessities and the patent process in India are\nsuccessfully done, the innovator is finally granted the Patent and informed\nthrough the publishing of the innovation in the Patent Journal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Even the application process for Patent is easy, a lot of innovations are still not permitted to be patented in India, especially in the case of the technological ground, which includes the development of application and software, making it a difficult process and discouraging the programmers and coders from developing, constructing and testing for the better which will also lead to the country&#8217;s growth as an entire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nIndia, the validity of the registered Patent is twenty years from the date of\nthe filing of a patent registration application. After twenty years, it will\nautomatically come under the public domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Renewal_of_Patent_Registration_for_Software_in_India_and_how_you_can_apply_for_it\"><\/span>What is the Renewal of Patent Registration for Software in India, and how\nyou can apply for it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is\ncompulsory to renew the Patent every year; if the Patent is not renewed, otherwise\nit will be terminated, and it will automatically come under the public domain.\nIn India, the renewal process of registered Patent is done by filing a renewal\napplication of registered Patent and the prescribed fees. The renewal fee of Patent\nis payable at the end of the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> year of patent registration. In\ncase the renewal fees are not paid within the due date, then the Patent gets\nceased, and it can only be restored by filing a restoration application in the <strong><em>Form-15<\/em><\/strong>\nwithin 18 months from the date it got ceased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get Patent Registration for Software in India, you need to fulfil all the conditions mentioned above. It is also concluded that patent registration is compulsory in India because it offers legal protection to your unique Patent. With the help of patent registration, you can sue anyone who is using or copying your Patent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read: <\/strong><mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/draft-patents-amendment-rules-2021-notified-by-mci\/\">Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules 2021 Notified by MCI<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the sudden growth of technology and digital fields in India, several inventors and creators are creating various applications and developing different software. In India, with such creative minds, it isn&#8217;t easy to trust the factor that software patent filing in India has not been allowed completely. 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