Introduction of patent and origin in India: The patent system can be broadly divided into two phases: the colonial era and the post-independence period. Colonial Era (Pre-Independence) The origins of the Indian patent system can be traced back to the British colonial rule. The first patent legislation in India was Act VI of 1856 , which was based on the British Patent Law of 1852. This Act aimed to encourage inventions and their disclosure by granting certain exclusive privileges to inventors for a period of 14 years. This Act was modified and replaced by subsequent legislations, including: Act XV of 1859 : This Act introduced some modifications to the earlier legislation, such as granting exclusive privileges only to useful inventions and extending the priority period. The Patterns & Designs Protection Act of 1872 : This Act provided protection for designs, in addition to inventions. The Indian Patents & Designs Act of 1911 : This Act consolidated the laws relating to paten...