1. Process of getting a patent -Inolyst

2. Contents ▪ What can be patented? ▪ Getting started with patent filing ▪ Step 1: Patent Search ▪ Step 2: Patent Drafting ▪ Step 3: Filing a Patent Application

3. What can be patented? According to the Patent Act of India for example, invention can be patentable when it meets the following criteria. ▪ Novel: The idea presented with the specification has not been published before the date of filing of the patent application. patent application ▪ Non- Obvious: The invention should not be palpable to any skilled individual with domain knowledge. Thus ensuring that the technology or invention should not be available in any prior publication/knowledge/ document is a necessity. ▪ Useful to industry: The attribute of utility should be attached with any invention, so that it can be made or used in the industry. The above step is critical for the invention to get patented and is your answer for when to file for a patent.

4. Getting started with Patent filing Now, let’s understand the patent filing process which is almost similar in India, US, Europe or any other developed country. Before getting involved in the process of filing a patent you need to decide what type of patent to be filed. Provisional patent application and a non- provisional patent application are the most common type of patent applications startups or companies choose. Provisional patent application Once you are clear about your choice of patent filing, the process of patent filing is to understood carefully. process of patent filing

5. Step 1: Patent Search Prior to filing a patent, a lot of things need to be done in a systematic manner. Patent search, being one of them. A Patent search also known as Prior art search or novelty search, which gives one a detail overview about the invention status with regards to its originality in the market. An inventor can themselves do a quick patent search using free tools like Google patent search engine but to get a confirmed understanding on the patentability aspect it is recommended to seek professional help from an expert patent consultant. Prior art search In this stage one also need to understand what can be or what cannot be patented. For instance, laws of nature, physical phenomena, abstract idea, literary works, music and artistic work cannot be patented at all.

6. Step 2: Patent Drafting Then comes the writing stage also known as patent drafting wherein the invention is being defined. The entire process is categorized to elaborate what the invention can solve, how actually it works, who are the target market and how it is different from other existing solutions or inventions in the market.

7. Step 3: Filing of the Patent Application Once the patent drafting stage is complete all one needs to concentrate is the filing of the patent application at the chosen patent office. In accordance to your business interest one can do the patent filing in India, US, European countries etc. or at their respective Patent office. patent filing in India As a startup in India if you are looking to file a patent, Inolyst is the right place to get started. With an experienced team of patent agents who have filed more than 200+ patents in various domains, you can be rest assured of the best IPR solutions for your innovation.