Patents are a key component of intellectual property and vital to the process of innovation. They serve multiple uses. One is to reward inventors and motivate them to create inventing for the betterment of society, inculcating a culture of innovation. Another is to protect inventors from getting their ideas stolen and profited from by unscrupulous people.

In this book we introduce the laws related to patents and Intellectual property in India, as well as an overview of patenting and filing process. We also discuss some tips on how to make a good patent.