A patent is a legal document that gives its owner the right to prevent others from utilising (manufacturing, using, selling, or importing) the patented invention for a limited time, unless the patent owner agrees.
A patent registration is a type of ‘industrial property’ that the owner can assign, transfer, licence, or utilise.
Patents have a territorial impact, which means that an Indian patent is only valid in India.
Patents in India, like those in most other countries, have a maximum lifespan of twenty years. From the third year forward, a minor annual renewal fee must be paid to keep a patent active.