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Patent Advisory

Strategic Guidance. Stronger Patents. Greater Business Value.

PATENT ADVISORY

Understanding Patent Advisory in India

Patent advisory for invention assessment, patentability, prior-art searches, application drafting, filing, prosecution, portfolio management and commercialisation under the Patents Act, 1970.

A patent strategy connects technical innovation with protection, commercialisation and business goals. Review the invention, disclosure plans, ownership and intended markets before selecting an appropriate filing and portfolio approach.

OUR SERVICES FOR PATENT ADVISORY

Patent strategy from assessment through portfolio support

Coordinated patent advisory support shaped around your rights, business context and applicable requirements.

Patentability Search & Analysis

Review prior art and assess patentability considerations.

Application Drafting & Filing

Prepare specifications, claims, drawings and filing materials.

Examination & Objection Response

Coordinate examination responses and prosecution strategy.

Patent Portfolio Management

Organise filings, deadlines, renewals and strategic priorities.

Technology Licensing & Commercialisation

Support licensing, assignment and technology transfer.

Strategic IP Advisory

Connect patent decisions to product and business plans.

KEY BENEFITS

Why patent advisory matters

A patent strategy connects technical innovation with protection, commercialisation and business goals. Review the invention, disclosure plans, ownership and intended markets before selecting an appropriate filing and portfolio approach.

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Considered for your next chapter.

Strengthen patent protection

Assess disclosure and filing scope against statutory criteria.

Reduce infringement risk

Consider third-party rights and freedom-to-operate questions.

Improve competitive position

Align patent strategy with product and market plans.

Support commercial value

Consider licensing, assignment and technology transfer.

Manage deadlines

Coordinate prosecution and maintenance milestones.

Plan for international growth

Assess filing priorities for intended markets.

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Patent protection under the Patents Act, 1970

A patent strategy connects technical innovation with protection, commercialisation and business goals. Review the invention, disclosure plans, ownership and intended markets before selecting an appropriate filing and portfolio approach.

  • Patentable invention

    Review eligible subject matter, statutory criteria and exclusions.

  • Specification and claims

    Prepare disclosure that supports the proposed claims.

  • Application and examination

    Manage filing, publication, examination and response stages.

  • Rights and remedies

    Understand scope, term and enforcement framework.

  • International filings

    Consider priority and overseas filing routes within relevant time limits.

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Structure for today.
Clarity for what comes next.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Patent rights and related IP protection

Use this overview to frame the discussion. Requirements and outcomes depend on the rights, facts and applicable law.

FeaturesPatentTrademarkCopyright
Subject matterTechnical inventionSource identifierOriginal expression
Governing statutePatents Act, 1970Trade Marks Act, 1999Copyright Act, 1957
RegistrationRequired for patent rightsRegistration availableGenerally arises on creation
Protection focusInvention / technical solutionBrand identityExpression of ideas
Typical termGenerally 20 years from filing, subject to lawRenewable registrationTerm depends on work and author

Use this overview as a starting point for advice on the proposed structure and circumstances.

PATENT ADVISORY PROCESS

A clear process for patent advisory

A clear sequence of decisions and filings, coordinated around complete information and authority processing.

  1. Initial consultation

    Understand the invention, contributors, ownership and commercial objectives.

  2. Prior-art search & analysis

    Review relevant published material and identify filing questions.

  3. Application strategy

    Consider filing scope, timing, priority and target jurisdictions.

  4. Drafting & filing

    Prepare the specification, claims, drawings and application materials.

  5. Publication & examination

    Coordinate applicable publication and examination stages.

  6. Prosecution & response

    Address examination reports and objections within applicable timelines.

  7. Grant & portfolio support

    Track grant, maintenance and commercialisation opportunities.

DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS

Documents for patent advisory

The exact checklist depends on the work, ownership, filing history and relevant procedure.

  • Invention description, drawings and technical background
  • Inventor and applicant details and proposed ownership
  • Prior-art references or known competing products
  • Disclosure, presentation, sale or publication history
  • Assignment, employment or collaboration agreements
  • Priority documents and overseas filing details, if applicable
OUR PROFESSIONAL FEES

Patent Advisory professional fees

Fees depend on the rights involved, complexity, urgency, jurisdictions and agreed scope.

INITIAL SCOPE

Patent Advisory assessment

On request
  • Initial rights and document review
  • Applicable requirement assessment
  • Recommended next steps
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EXTENDED SUPPORT

Patent Advisory support

On request
  • Matter-specific planning
  • Filing or response coordination
  • Ongoing status and deadline support
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FOR COMPLEX REQUIREMENTS

Complex or portfolio-wide requirements

Request a tailored scope for multiple matters, rights or jurisdictions related to patent advisory.

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Government fees, court charges and third-party costs are confirmed separately against current requirements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A few useful answers

Common questions about Patent Advisory formation and planning.

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TESTIMONIALS

Clear advice. Practical direction.

Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.

Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.
Ananya MehtaChief Executive Officer, Northstar Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.★★★★★
The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.
Rohan KapoorFounder & Managing Director, Vertex Digital Solutions★★★★
Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.
Priya NairGeneral Counsel, Meridian Healthcare Group★★★★★
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

Guides, checklists and templates

Practical resources to help plan patent advisory matters.

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Turn innovation into a stronger patent portfolio

Plan protection and commercialisation around your technology and business goals.

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