Legal Protection- Patent registration is evidence of owner over his invention. Therefore, patent registration gives the owner legal protection for his/her work.
Commercial Value-Registered patent can be used for marketing and creating a sense of goodwill and quality in the minds of your customer. Also it can be sold/leased or given on franchisee thus generating revenue
Time Period-Patent registrations In India are valid for 20 years from the date of filing of patent application, whether it is filed with provisional or complete specification.
Competitive Edge- Patent registration gives competitive edge for the business, also Competitors will not be allowed to use the patented invention for similar goods or services.
Provisional Patent- For increasing chances of obtaining patent registration, a provision specification should be filed along with a patent application when applicant thinks that the invention has reached a stage wherein it can be disclosed on paper but is not complete
Patent Office In India- Patent registration applications are handled by the Patent Office, Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks.