Strong patent protection is essential to legally transform your unique ideas into reality. With 15+ years of patent industry experience, SPJ Advocates ensures your innovations are safeguarded from development to production. Our patent attorneys offer expert advice, technical knowledge, and in-depth insights to protect your ideas and defend your patents. We serve clients across diverse industries, including Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Electronics, IT, Food and Chemical, FMCG, Automotive, Petrochemical, Energy, Telecommunication, and more.
At SPJ Advocates, we specialize in developing effective patent strategies and drafting patent applications that align with your business goals, while addressing potential challenges such as patent litigation and IP disputes. Our technical expertise and litigation experience ensure strong patent protection in India and globally, making us the top patent lawyers in India. By using advanced tools, we efficiently manage patents across industries. Collaborating closely with inventors, IP teams, and legal experts, we tailor strategies that protect your business interests. Our comprehensive services include patent search, drafting, filing, prosecution, protection, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and patent licensing in India.
Before applying for patent protection, it's essential to confirm your invention's uniqueness. Our Patent Search service rigorously checks Patent Databases and non-patent literature (NPL) to ensure no similar ideas exist. Worldwide, patents are awarded only for inventions that are new, non-obvious, and industrially relevant. SPJ Advocates provides detailed, evidence-based patentability reports to guide you toward securing your patent.
Drafting patent applications is one of the most critical and complex tasks in the patent process. A strong patent draft must clearly describe the new invention and the best way to use it, ensuring it can be easily recreated by someone skilled in the field. This helps the patent office to recognize the invention’s value and grant robust protection.
As a techno-legal document, the patent specification must be detailed enough for a technical expert, or a person of ordinary skill in the art (POSITA), to replicate the invention. The claims within the patent application define the legal boundaries, making the quality of the draft crucial. A well-drafted application can lead to quicker approval and broader protection, while poor drafting may result in rejection or invalidation.
Our patent team conduct in-depth Invention Disclosure Meetings with inventors to fully understand the inventive concept and technical details. Our team expert at Drafting Specifications for both non-provisional and provisional patent applications that meet the strict standards of patent office’s such as USPTO, EPO, JPO, and PCT India. Additionally, we provide thorough Patent Proofreading to protect the intended scope of the patent by ensuring accuracy in grammar, technical details, enablement, claim structure, and language consistency.
Our patent drafters, who hold advanced degrees in fields such as Science, Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Computer and IT Sectors, collaborate closely to highlight the inventive features of your invention. By contrasting your novel invention with existing technology and addressing problem-solution statements, we ensure that your patent draft stands strong.
At SPJ Advocates, we offer seamless patent filing solutions tailored to meet your needs. Our experienced patent attorneys are experts in navigating the complexities of various patent filing routes in India, including the PCT, ensuring all patent office requirements are met within deadlines. We focus on protecting your innovations efficiently, resolving objections from Examiners with creative solutions.
Before filing, we assess the invention's novelty, non-obviousness, and industrial applicability. Our experts ensure your patent draft meets the highest standards, avoiding procedural issues and ensuring smooth filing.
We offer precise patent proofreading to correct errors that could affect enforceability, ensuring your intellectual property is protected. Our service covers everything from face page errors to inconsistencies in claims and grammar, providing fast, affordable, and accurate proofreading to safeguard your innovation.
We specialize in patent application preparation and electronic submission, working closely with inventors to align their inventions with business needs and ensure early, accurate filing. With extensive experience in developing the best patent protection strategies across various jurisdictions, our team has successfully filed numerous patent applications.
After Filing the Application, we submit the documents in Indian Patent Office processes your Patent application, which is typically published in the official patent journal 18 months after filing.
SPJ Advocates Office Action responses are designed to address the objections or rejections raised by Patent Examiners, all while adhering to Patent Office rules and guidelines. Objections or rejections from the Patent Office can be technical or legal in nature, and a well-rounded response requires a blend of technical, legal, and paralegal expertise. Our team of experts is specialized in handling the complex technical and legal challenges posed by Patent Examiners. We develop responses that draw on a deep understanding of the claimed invention's technical details and the relevant prior art, combined with strategic legal arguments from seasoned attorneys.
Our Patent due diligence service encompasses a thorough review of various agreements, contracts, and transactional processes involved in enforcing a patent. We assist in negotiating patent deals and provide support in resolving disputes related to patent transactions. Conducting patent due diligence is essential for thoroughly assessing a patent portfolio's value and status.
Challenge patent validity with SPJ Advocates & Co.'s expert opposition and revocation services. Indian patent law allows third parties to oppose patents before or after they are granted and to seek revocation through the Court. Our services include:
Maintaining and renewing a granted patent is crucial for preserving its exclusivity. Failure to renew on time can lead to the abandonment of the patent and loss of its rights. If a patent lapses due to non-payment of renewal fees, it may be revoked. However, there is an option to apply for restoration within the timeframe prescribed by the Patent Office.
At SPJ Advocates, we ensure that your patent renewals are managed efficiently and on schedule. Our advanced in-house procedures and technical platform handle renewals and keep track of deadlines, so you can maintain your patent rights without worry. Trust us to keep your patents in force and protect your innovations.
Filing an application for patent registration in India is just the first step. The real journey begins afterward, involving a detailed process to ensure your patent rights are fully secured and ultimately granted. It requires careful handling of extensive documentation, addressing objections or rejections raised by the Patent Office, presenting strong legal representation, submitting multiple forms, paying government fees, and adhering to strict timelines.
After addressing objections raised by the patent examiner, the invention is granted and published in the official Patent Gazette. In India, patents are granted for a fixed period of 20 years from the filing date. To maintain the patent rights, the holder must renew it annually by paying the prescribed renewal fees, ensuring protection for the full 20-year term.
