A patent specification is a document describing the technical details of the invention, for which the legal protection is sought. It is a techno-legal document containing full technical details of the invention and claims to the patent rights.

The drafting of a patent specification plays very important role in different stages of the patenting process, such as, prosecution, management and maintenance during its term and finally monetary gain. Drafting a patent application is one of the most important and at the same time one of the most difficult process as a well drafted application decides the fate of an invention.

As per Indian Patent Law, the specification can be filed either in Hindi or English. It is important for the applicant to disclose fully and particularly, various features constituting the invention claimed in a patent specification. To prepare a perfect patent application, the practitioner must have sound knowledge in the relevant technology and be able to predict future developments. A patent practitioner ought to be perfect blend of technology & law

Drafting patent specification is an art, wherein learning, what is to be claimed, how to claim, identification of novel elements and preparing drawings is extremely critical. This course can be taken up by the candidates keen to pursue career in IPR as well as the candidates preparing for Indian Patent Agent Examination.