{"id":3649,"date":"2021-03-27T10:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-27T10:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=3649"},"modified":"2021-03-25T09:45:37","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T09:45:37","slug":"provisional-patent-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/provisional-patent-application\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need to Know About Provisional Patent Application in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">In\nIndia, when an Individual gets <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/patent-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Patent Registration<\/a><\/strong>\nunder the Indian Patent Act, 1970, Intellectual Property in the Patent form is\nprotected. Obtaining a Patent prevents other persons or concerns from\ninfringers into your invention. A Patent may be achieved on a process or a\ndesign. Under the Indian Patent Act, 1970, there are two different types of\nPatent Specifications. According to Section 9 of the Indian Patent Act, Patents\nare quantified under two categories: Provisional Patent Specification and\nComplete Patent Specification. Scroll down to check more information regarding\nthe Provisional Patent Application.<\/p>\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-6a3a7fe36049e\" 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-6a3a7fe36049e\"  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\/provisional-patent-application\/#What_is_a_Provisional_Patent_Application\" title=\"What is a Provisional Patent Application?\">What is a Provisional Patent Application?<\/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\/provisional-patent-application\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_the_Provisional_Patent_Application\" title=\"What are the Benefits of the Provisional Patent Application?\">What are the Benefits of the Provisional Patent Application?<\/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\/provisional-patent-application\/#What_is_the_information_include_in_a_Provisional_Patent_Application\" title=\"What is the information include in a Provisional Patent Application?\">What is the information include in a Provisional Patent Application?<\/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\/provisional-patent-application\/#What_are_the_Vital_Documents_and_Forms_Required_for_Provisional_Patent_Application\" title=\"What are the Vital Documents and Forms Required for Provisional Patent\nApplication?\">What are the Vital Documents and Forms Required for Provisional Patent\nApplication?<\/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\/provisional-patent-application\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Provisional_Patent_Application\"><\/span>What is a Provisional Patent Application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nProvisional Patent Application is an application that can be used by the Patent\nowner to protect a filing date while evading the costs linked with the filing\nand action of a non-provisional patent application. If an application of\nnon-provisional is filed within one year from the filing date of the\nProvisional Patent Application, the application of non-provisional may claim\nthe advantages of the filing date of the provisional application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because\nthe application of Provisional Patent is not examined, an applicant can also\navoid the costs linked with the non-provisional Patent for a year while\ndefining whether their invention is commercially observable. Moreover, because\nan application of Provisional Patent is not made public unless its application\nnumber is eminent in a future published application or Patent, the failure by\nan applicant to file a non-provisional application based on their Provisional\nPatent Application will not lead to public disclosure of their invention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_the_Provisional_Patent_Application\"><\/span>What are the Benefits of the Provisional Patent Application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it&#8217;s all about filing an application for a Patent, many aspects such as filing date, filing cost, protection time, etc., come into action. Therefore, filing a Provisional Patent Application renders the following benefits:<\/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-6-1.png\" alt=\"Benefits of Provisional Patent Application\" class=\"wp-image-3651\" width=\"355\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-6-1.png 900w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-6-1-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-6-1-768x724.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Date of Patent Filing: <\/em><\/strong>When an\nindividual is trying to file an application for Patent, the filing date plays\nan essential role. For instance, if there are two same applications, the\npriority is given to the application with the earlier date of filing compared\nto the application with the later date of filing. Hence, when one has a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/provisional-patent\" class=\"text-primary\">Provisional Patent<\/a><\/strong>,\nand then the files for a complete Patent, the date that is taken as the date of\nfiling will be the date of the filing Provisional Patent.<\/li><li><strong><em>Cost-Effective:<\/em><\/strong> The\nProvisional Patent provisions are given under that Act to make sure that in the\ncase where the inventor doesn&#8217;t have the monetary verge of filing and a\ncomplete Patent application or hire an agent, they are a specified time to do\nso. The filing cost of a Provisional Patent Application is affordable and low\ncompared to that of a complete patent.<\/li><li><strong><em>Relinquishment: <\/em><\/strong>When an\nindividual has a Provisional Patent and wants to relinquish, trying to acquire\na complete Patent, they may do so without upsetting the cost of the entire\nprocess.<\/li><li><strong><em>Interim Protection: <\/em><\/strong>When a\nperson file for a Provisional Patent and the filing is accepted, then the filer\nis safeguarded for twelve months from the date of filing the application. This\nwill make sure that in the interim, they further develop or modify their\ninvention and are given time to do whatever they need to do before getting a\ncomplete Patent.<\/li><li><strong><em>Tag:<\/em><\/strong> By attaining a\nProvisional Patent, the inventor may use the take of <strong><em>\u201cPatent Pending\u201d <\/em><\/strong>when\nthey try to discover the commercial potential of their new process or a new\ndesign.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Always keep in mind\nthat a Provisional Patent is an optional step. If the inventor is able to\nsubmit the application for a complete Patent, then it\u2019s always good to do the\nsame to avoid possible hindrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_information_include_in_a_Provisional_Patent_Application\"><\/span>What is the information include in a Provisional Patent Application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some vital information contain in Provisional Patent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The Name of the invention or process or a\ndesign;<\/li><li>Provisional Specifications (It don\u2019t have to\ninclude claims section);<\/li><li>Invention description (It shouldn\u2019t be limited\nand rare); <\/li><li>Objective and field of the invention.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Vital_Documents_and_Forms_Required_for_Provisional_Patent_Application\"><\/span>What are the Vital Documents and Forms Required for Provisional Patent\nApplication?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To file\nan application for a Provisional Patent, one needs to submit the different\nforms and documents, and you can check the same below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Form 1: <\/em><\/strong>Form 1 is used for the application for Patent Registration, and it should be duly signed by the applicant and submit the same within six months of the basic filing application. All the vital information in this form, such as the inventor&#8217;s name, invention type, etc., requires to be filled and the inventor should sign at the end of the form.<\/li><li><strong><em>Form-2:<\/em><\/strong> It will comprise Provisional Specifications. You must write <strong><em>\u201cProvisional Specification\u201d<\/em><\/strong> and mention the name of the inventor. Also, you have to give a description of the invention in this form.<\/li><li><strong><em>Form-3: <\/em><\/strong>This form is used for conforming foreign Patent application (This form is only required when there is an application of foreign Patent).<\/li><li><strong><em>Form-5:<\/em><\/strong> This form is the declaration of inventorship.<\/li><li><strong><em>Form-26:<\/em><\/strong> This form is announcing the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Power_of_attorney\">Power of Attorney<\/a> to allow the Patent Agent (only when the Patent Application is filed by the agent). It should be submitted within six months of filing an application.<\/li><li><strong><em>Form-28:<\/em><\/strong> This form is used to claim as a small company (only if needed). Submission of the design or drawing, or diagram of the invention. (Not required in the case of the process).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All\nthese must be submitted as per the <strong>Patent\nRules (2003)<\/strong>. All the above-mentioned forms are available for download at\nthe official website of the Indian Patent Office.<\/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>From above, it is clear that a Provisional Patent is an essential step and is obtained to get protection before being able to file a complete Patent. Comparing a complete Patent to a Provisional Patent has deficiencies, primarily upon the time of protection given to the IP that has been provisionally patented. The primary reason for permitting provisional patents is to offer protection and a form of temporary protection to patentees or inventors until they are able to follow a complete Patent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read: <\/strong><mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/what-is-patent-application-and-how-does-it-work\/\">What is Patent Application and How does it Work?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In India, when an Individual gets Patent Registration under the Indian Patent Act, 1970, Intellectual Property in the Patent form is protected. Obtaining a Patent prevents other persons or concerns from infringers into your invention. A Patent may be achieved on a process or a design. 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