Patent Search & Patentability Opinion
Prior-art searches, patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis
- 1DiscloseInvention captured under confidentiality.
- 2SearchPrior art searched by a patent agent.
- 3OpinionWritten patentability / FTO opinion.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Patent Search & Patentability Opinion
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A patentability search looks for prior art — earlier patents and publications anywhere in the world — to judge whether your invention is new and involves an inventive step before you spend on filing. A freedom-to-operate search asks a different question: whether launching your product could infringe someone else's live patents in your target markets.
India grants patents for inventions that are new, involve an inventive step and are capable of industrial application, subject to exclusions such as mathematical methods and computer programs per se.
Searches are run by our partner registered patent agents across patent databases and non-patent literature, and summarised in a written opinion that helps decide whether, where and how to file.
| Criteria | Novelty, inventive step, industrial application |
|---|---|
| Excluded | Includes mathematical methods and computer programs per se |
| Search scope | Global patent databases and literature |
| Delivered by | Registered patent agents |
Work that the law requires a registered patent agent to sign or represent is delivered through Indus Tax's partner professionals; our team prepares the records, coordinates the filing and stays your single point of contact.
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Inventors and startups before filing
- R&D teams before product launch
- Investors evaluating IP-led startups
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Invention disclosure review
- Prior-art search
- Patentability or FTO opinion
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Invention captured under confidentiality.
Prior art searched by a patent agent.
Written patentability / FTO opinion.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Work that legally needs a registered patent agent is signed by a partner professional; we coordinate it end to end.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
