What is a Patent?
Short answer
A patent gives the owner the exclusive right to make, use, sell, or import the claimed invention for up to twenty years from the filing date in India, subject to annual renewal fees after grant.
Definition
A patent is a statutory monopoly granted for a new, non-obvious invention with industrial application. In India, patents are governed by the Patents Act, 1970 and administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
How DuxLegis can help
This glossary entry is for general education under Indian IP law and is not legal advice. For advice on your specific matter, speak with a registered patent agent or IP attorney.