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Patent fees in India: what you'll actually pay
How much does a patent cost in India?
Government fees from filing to grant, by applicant type (e-filing, up to 30 pages and 10 claims). Professional fees are separate and quoted fixed, stage by stage.
| Route | Individual / Startup / Small entity | Company / Other |
|---|---|---|
| Filing (Form 1) + standard examination (Form 18) | ₹5,600 | ₹28,000 |
| Filing + expedited examination (Form 18A, Rule 24C) | ₹9,600 | ₹68,000* |
| Optional early publication (Form 9) | + ₹2,500 | + ₹12,500 |
| Renewals to keep it for 20 years (years 3 to 20) | ₹76,800 | ₹3,84,000 |
*Other applicants can use expedited examination only in the Rule 24C categories, for example where India was chosen as the PCT search authority. Extra pages and claims add fees: use the calculator above for your exact figure.
Patent fees in India: common questions
For an individual or DPIIT-recognised startup filing electronically: ₹1,600 (filing) + ₹4,000 (examination) = ₹5,600 to grant, assuming 30 pages and 10 claims. Keeping the patent alive for its full 20-year term adds ₹76,800 in renewal fees. Companies pay five times these amounts. Professional drafting and prosecution fees are separate.
Yes. DPIIT-recognised startups, natural persons, small entities (MSME) and educational institutions all pay the reduced rate: ₹1,600 vs ₹8,000 for filing, ₹4,000 vs ₹20,000 for examination. File Form 28 with proof of status to claim it. If a large company is a joint applicant, the higher rate applies.
₹8,000 for startups, individuals and small entities under Rule 24C (e-filing only). It can cut the wait for a first examination report from years to months. Other eligible applicants pay ₹60,000.
No. These are only the statutory government fees. Professional fees for drafting, filing, FER responses and hearings are separate and vary by firm. Legismith quotes professional fees fixed, stage by stage, within 24 hours, so you know the complete cost before you commit.
Yes. Physical filing costs roughly 10% more on every fee, and several options (expedited examination, oppositions, sequence listings) are not available physically at all. Registered patent agents file electronically, so in practice you'll almost always pay the e-filing rate.
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