Patent registration is the legal process of securing exclusive rights for an invention, granting the inventor control over its use, sale, and manufacture for a limited time.

Inventors or their assignees (like companies that have acquired the rights to the invention) are eligible to apply for patent registration.

Generally, you’ll need an application form, a detailed description of the invention (specification), claims defining the invention’s scope, an abstract, drawings (if applicable), a declaration of inventor ship, and a Power of Attorney if using a patent agent.

The process includes documenting the invention, conducting a patent search, drafting and filing the application, publication of the application, examination by the Patent Office, and the eventual grant of the patent if approved.

Patent registration provides exclusive rights, prevents others from exploiting your invention, offers a competitive edge, allows for licensing or sale of the invention, and increases the value of your intellectual property.