Where to file for a patent, and how much does it cost?
The two major patent types that would be of interest to readers of this article are an Indian patent, and a US patent. There is also something that is informally called a ‘worldwide patent’ (which, in reality, is a procedure by which you apply for different patents in a bunch of different countries, primarily European). However, a worldwide patent is very expensive, and if you’re considering a worldwide patent, you should definitely not be getting your legal advice from a blog post by a non-lawyer. So coming back to Indian and US patents. Obviously, you should file for patent(s) in whichever country you are planning on selling your product. Filing for a US patent will cost roughly US$ 10,000 to 20,000. Filing for an Indian patent will cost roughly INR 30,000 to 50,000. The costs can vary significantly depending upon various circumstances, but these are the ballpark figures. Also, it is worthwhile to remember that in India, you must file for a patent before you publicly disclose any inf
