{"id":4332,"date":"2021-04-23T10:34:41","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T10:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=4332"},"modified":"2021-04-23T13:29:08","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T13:29:08","slug":"tips-for-filing-of-provisional-patent-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/tips-for-filing-of-provisional-patent-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Tips for Filing of Provisional Patent in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Intellectual property in the patent form is protected in India and is given to a person who registers his patent under the <strong>Indian Patent Act, 1970<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/writereaddata\/Portal\/IPOAct\/1_31_1_patent-act-1970-11march2015.pdf\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. The application for patent is an official request for the grant of a patent or invention filed by the applicant and to obtain this permission it is obligatory on the applicant to file an application at the patent office. This application for patent shall be filed with the Indian Patent Office in two ways i.e. either with provisional specification or with complete specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u201cprovisional\u201d comes from not being\ncomplete and an antecedent of a totally complete specification that shall come\nafterwards. So, it is not compulsory but it is mainly recommended as it has many\nadvantages for the inventor. Under the Patents Act, there are two kinds of patent\nspecifications and this article we will know about the best tips for filing of provisional\npatent in India.<\/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-6a2a980a09635\" 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-6a2a980a09635\"  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\/tips-for-filing-of-provisional-patent-in-india\/#What_is_a_Provisional_Patent\" title=\"What is a Provisional Patent?\">What is a Provisional Patent?<\/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\/tips-for-filing-of-provisional-patent-in-india\/#Best_tips_for_filing_of_Provisional_Patent\" title=\"Best tips for filing of Provisional\nPatent\">Best tips for filing of Provisional\nPatent<\/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\/tips-for-filing-of-provisional-patent-in-india\/#What_Information_should_be_in_the_Provisional_Patent_application\" title=\"What Information should be in\nthe Provisional Patent application?\">What Information should be in\nthe 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\/tips-for-filing-of-provisional-patent-in-india\/#How_to_File_for_a_Provisional_Patent\" title=\"How to File for a Provisional Patent?\">How to File for a Provisional Patent?<\/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\/tips-for-filing-of-provisional-patent-in-india\/#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\"><\/span>What is a Provisional Patent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Section 9 of\nthe Patents Act, patents are provided under two categories: <\/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\/04\/image001.png\" alt=\"What is a Provisional Patent?\" class=\"wp-image-4335\" width=\"446\" height=\"129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image001.png 892w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image001-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image001-768x221.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The filing of provisional patent is the beginning step for\nobtaining patent protection before being capable to file for a complete patent.\nOnce an inventor starts with an invention and reaches a stage where invention\nis incomplete but it can be discussed on the papers, in such a situation, the\ninventor has a right to file for a provisional patent application to claim\npriority date. The gap between the filing of provisional patent application and\nthe complete patent application specification must be for a time period of\ntwelve months from the date of filing of provisional application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For getting a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/patent-registration\">complete patent<\/a><\/strong>, there is a requirement for a lot of details regarding the design and the specifications that are required. When a person is concerned with research and development then they does not have a completely formed process or design that can be patentable, in that case they may file for obtaining a provisional patent to protect their work. The main reason behind allowing the provisional patents is to grant security and a structure of interim protection to the investors and the patent inventors until they are completely capable of pursuing a complete patent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_tips_for_filing_of_Provisional_Patent\"><\/span>Best tips for filing of Provisional\nPatent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best tips behind filing of Provisional\nPatent and why the inventors should file for a patent are given below as\nbecause there are many factors like considering the cost and date of filing,\nprotection period, etc. hence filing a provisional patent will give the\ninventors the following advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Cost-effective:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The option\nfor filing of provisional patent is provided under that Act to make sure that if\nin case the investor or the inventor does not have the financial capacity to\nfile for the complete patent specification or hire for a patent agent, they are\nprovided with the time to file for complete application. The cost of provisional\npatent filing is lower in comparison to that of a complete patent and hence it\nis cost effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Interim protection:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When after\nfiling for a provisional patent the filing is approved, the provisional patent\nworks as an interim protection and protects the inventor for 12 months from the\ndate since the provisional filing. This ensures the inventor regarding their\ninvention during the meantime. Furthermore, this improves their invention and\ngives them time to complete their requirements before obtaining the complete\npatent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Patent filing date:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The date of filing of provisional patent is of\na significant importance. For example, in case when there are two applications\nthat are similar then priority is given to the application which was filed in\nan earlier date in comparison with the application filed on the later date. For\nthat reason, when the inventor has already filed for the provisional patent,\nand later on files for a complete patent, then the filing date that shall be\nconsidered will be the date on the filing of provisional patent. Hence, it is\nrecommended to file for provisional patent application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Tag:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\napplication for provisional patent has also been proved beneficial for the\ninventor as after obtaining the provisional patent, the inventor or the\ninvestors can use the tag of \u2018Patent Pending\u2019 while trying to know the potential\nof their patent process or design commercially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Abandonment:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;the\ninventor has the option to even abandon his provisional patent if in case any\ntime he wishes to get a complete patent. Hence, the inventor can abandon\nwithout stressing about the cost of the whole process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Information_should_be_in_the_Provisional_Patent_application\"><\/span>What Information should be in\nthe Provisional Patent application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ninventor should be prepared with the following information in his provisional\npatent application :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The name of the inventor, title of the invention, description about the process or design of invention.<\/li><li>Provisional specifications but it shall not contain the claims section.<\/li><li>Description of the invention which should be explained in detail.<\/li><li>The objective and field of the invention.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_File_for_a_Provisional_Patent\"><\/span>How to File for a Provisional Patent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best tip for filing of provisional patent application is\nthat the inventor is required to submit a series of documents and forms. The documents\nnecessary for filing of provisional patent include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Form-1:<\/strong>&nbsp;This is the form used for application for granting patent.\nThe form must be mandatorily signed and submitted within the period of 6 months\nfrom the date of filing of the basic application. All the necessary information\nin the form like the name of the inventor, the kind of invention etc. is\nmandated to be filled and the applicant should sign the form at the end.<\/li><li><strong>Form-2:<\/strong>&nbsp;This form shall contain the provisional specifications. The\ninventor should mention it as the \u2018PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION\u2019 and write the\ntitle, the name of the applicant. Besides, it is important to give the complete\ndescription of the invention in the form.<\/li><li><strong>Form-3:&nbsp;<\/strong>In case when foreign patent\napplication is required then this form is used\nfor corresponding foreign patent application.<\/li><li><strong>Form-5:<\/strong>&nbsp;This form is used for declaration of inventorship.<\/li><li><strong>Form-26:<\/strong> This form is used to\ndeclare the power of attorney to authorize the Patent Agent. It should be\nsubmitted within the time period of six months from the filing of application. (this\nis compulsory only if the application is filed through a patent agent)<\/li><li><strong>Form-28:<\/strong> This is the form only\nrequired while claiming as a small entity. Submission of the drawing or the\nillustration of the design of the invention is necessary.<\/li><\/ol>\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>The provisional patent enables the inventor to register the name against his invention even before it is finalized. The patent is rewarded to the person who files for it first rather than someone who invents it first. Therefore, even when the invention is in its conceptual step, the inventor must start filing for the provisional patent application so as to protect his invention and avail several benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/patent-term-extension\/\">An Overview of Patent Term Extension<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intellectual property in the patent form is protected in India and is given to a person who registers his patent under the Indian Patent Act, 1970[1]. 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