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Complete Patent Specification

A complete specification is a full patent application with formal claims, filed either directly or after a provisional filing, giving your invention full protection within India.

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What's Included

  • Drafting of the complete specification with claims (Form-2).
  • Filing (Form-1).
  • Support through publication and examination.

Complete Patent Specification — Step by Step

  1. Draft the complete specification

    A technical and legal document including formal claims, drafted by the inventor or a patent attorney.

  2. File

    Form-1 with the complete Form-2.

  3. Publication

    Application published in the Patent Journal.

    Deadline: 18 months from the priority date

  4. Request for Examination & grant

    Filed within the statutory period; if satisfied, the Controller grants the patent.

Documents & Inputs Required

  • Form-1 (application).
  • Form-2 (complete specification with claims).
  • Form-3 and Form-5.

Complete Patent Specification — Common Questions

Do I need a provisional filing first?

No — you can file complete directly, or follow up a provisional filing within its 12-month window.

When is my application published?

Applications are published in the Patent Journal at 18 months from the priority date.

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