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A Provisional Patent Application secures your filing date — giving you 12 months to develop, test, and seek investment before filing the full patent specification. File before you disclose.
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What is a Provisional Patent Application?
A Provisional Patent Application (under Section 9(1) of the Patents Act, 1970) allows an inventor to establish an early priority date without submitting a complete specification. The provisional specification describes the invention in sufficient detail to establish the priority date but does not need to include all claims. After filing the provisional application, the inventor has 12 months to file the Complete Specification (Form 2) before the patent application lapses. The provisional application is not examined, does not undergo the full prosecution process, and will not result in a patent on its own — but it grants the crucial 'patent pending' status and a legally protected priority date against subsequent filers of the same invention.
Provisional Patent at a Glance
12 Months
Window to file complete specification from provisional date
₹1,600
Government fee (individual/startup, e-filing)
5–7 Days
Filing turnaround from invention description to IPO submission
Provisional Application Process
Invention disclosure review — written description and drawings from the inventor
Provisional specification drafting — clear description enabling a skilled person to understand the invention
Prior art check — quick search to assess whether filing is worthwhile
Form 1 (Application for Grant of Patent) filing with the Indian Patent Office
Application number receipt — 'patent pending' status from this date
12-month compliance advisory — complete specification deadline reminders
What Follows the Provisional (12-Month Window)
- Complete Specification (Form 2) — full description, detailed claims, abstract, and drawings
- Request for Examination (Form 18) — filed within 48 months of priority date
- Statement of Undertaking (Form 3) — for applications also filed abroad
- Priority document — certified copy of Indian provisional application for foreign filings
- Paris Convention applications — filed in target countries within 12 months of priority date
How It Works
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A dedicated specialist with expertise in your service category is assigned to your case within 24 hours of payment.
Work in Progress
Your expert prepares documents, files applications with the relevant authority, and follows up on your behalf.
Delivery
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Get Your Priority Date Secured Without Any Hassle
Provisional specification drafting, Indian Patent Office filing, application number, and 12-month complete specification advisory — all included.
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Get Your Priority Date Secured Without Any Hassle
Provisional specification drafting, Indian Patent Office filing, application number, and 12-month complete specification advisory — all included.
Pricing
Custom Quote
Pricing tailored to your specific requirements
Why Golden Verdict For
Provisional Patent Application?
A provisional specification must describe the invention with sufficient clarity that a person skilled in the art can understand what was invented on the filing date. Vague or incomplete descriptions that do not support the complete specification claims filed later can result in priority date disputes. Golden Verdict's patent attorneys draft a clear, detailed provisional specification that adequately describes your invention, file it with the Indian Patent Office, and provide a 12-month compliance calendar with reminders for the complete specification deadline.
Your idea is most vulnerable before a patent is filed. Golden Verdict locks in your priority date today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Provisional Patent Application secures your filing date — giving you 12 months to develop, test, and seek investment before filing the full patent specification. File before you disclose.
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