2023-05-02 21:18:54
Startups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) SchemeIn NewsThe Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently announced that IP facilitator charges have increased by almost 50% for patent filing under the SIPP scheme.
About For patents, the fee for application and filing has been increased to
INR 15K from INR 10K. For trademarks and designs, the fee has been increased to
INR 3K from INR 2K. SIPP scheme launched by Government of India, facilitates the start-ups to file applications for
patents, designs and trademarks through registered facilitators in appropriate IP offices by paying only the statutory fees.
Any Start-Up certified by the
Start-up Certification Board as having an innovative business.
For effective implementation of the scheme, facilitators shall be empanelled by the
Controller General of Patent, Trademark and Design (CGPDTM). The CGPDTM shall
regulate conduct and functions of empanelled facilitators from time to time.
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