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Wondering how much it costs to file a patent in India? Here is a clear, no-surprises breakdown of professional fees, the filing process, and how to keep your costs at a minimum — from a team that has filed over 22,000 IPR applications across India.
Patent Filing Fees at MYCrave (2026)
| Service | MYCrave Fee |
|---|---|
| Prior Art Search | Rs. 2,750 |
| Provisional Patent Application | Rs. 3,710 |
| Permanent (Complete) Patent Application | Rs. 7,990 |
These are professional fees with complete transparency and no hidden costs. Statutory government fees are payable separately to the Indian Patent Office and depend on your applicant category (individual, startup, small entity, or company) — always confirm current rates on the official IP India fee schedule before filing.
What Do You Get for These Fees
- Patent verification within 24 hours
- Patent application number issued in a day
- Complete handling of examinations and office actions
- 100% confidentiality of your concept until registration
- Assured government protection for your invention
Provisional vs Complete Application: Which Should You File First
A provisional application is the fastest, cheapest way to secure a priority date while your invention is still being refined — you then have 12 months to file the complete specification. A complete application is filed when your invention is fully developed. Most individual inventors and startups begin with a provisional filing to lock in their date at minimal cost.
The 5-Step Patent Process in India
- Prior art search to confirm your invention is novel
- Drafting the specification (provisional or complete)
- Filing with the Indian Patent Office and receiving your application number
- Publication and request for examination
- Responding to examination reports until grant
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This article was first published on the MYCrave blog and has been migrated to the IP Knowledge Bank; its original publication date is shown above. Spotted an error? Write to info@mycrave.co.in. How we research, review and update this library is set out in our editorial policy. This is general information about Indian IP law and procedure, not advice on your specific matter.