{"id":1031,"date":"2025-10-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rize.blog.razorpay.in\/sipp-scheme-startups\/"},"modified":"1970-01-01T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"1970-01-01T00:00:00","slug":"sipp-scheme-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/blogs\/sipp-scheme-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"SIPP: Startup Intellectual Property Protection Scheme Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Objective of Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"\">The <strong id=\"\">primary objective<\/strong> of the SIPP scheme is to <strong id=\"\">promote awareness and adoption of <\/strong><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpiit.gov.in\/ministry\/about-us\/details\/Title=National-Intellectual-Property-Rights-(IPR)-Policy-ITMwETMtQWa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong id=\"\">Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)<\/strong><\/a> among startups. It seeks to mentor and guide entrepreneurs in protecting their innovations, ideas, and designs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">The scheme helps startups commercialise their creations effectively by providing access to quality IP resources and expert guidance. Ultimately, SIPP aims to foster a culture of <strong id=\"\">creativity, innovation, and intellectual property protection<\/strong>, empowering Indian startups to compete globally while securing their technological and creative advancements.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">SIPP Benefits for Start-Ups<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"\">The <strong id=\"\">SIPP scheme<\/strong> offers several benefits to startups:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"\">\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Government-funded IP support:<\/strong> Startups only need to pay the statutory filing fees, while the government bears the facilitators\u2019 professional charges.\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Comprehensive IP coverage:<\/strong> The scheme covers patents, trademarks, and designs, enabling holistic intellectual property protection.\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Expert facilitation:<\/strong> DPIIT-appointed facilitators provide end-to-end services from application filing to final approval, ensuring startups can focus on innovation rather than legal complexities.\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Reduced financial burden:<\/strong> With professional charges fully reimbursed by the government, startups can protect their innovations without incurring heavy legal or consultation costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Start-Ups Eligibility Criteria for SIPP<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"\">To avail of the benefits under SIPP, a startup must meet the following <strong id=\"\">eligibility criteria<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol id=\"\">\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">DPIIT Recognition:<\/strong> The startup must be recognised by the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpiit.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong id=\"\">Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)<\/strong><\/a> under the Startup India initiative.\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Entity Type:<\/strong> The entity should be incorporated as a <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/company-registration\/private-limited\"><strong id=\"\">Private Limited Company<\/strong><\/a><strong id=\"\">, <\/strong><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/company-registration\/llp\"><strong id=\"\">Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)<\/strong><\/a><strong id=\"\">, or <\/strong><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/company-registration\/partnership-firm\"><strong id=\"\">Partnership Firm<\/strong><\/a>.\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Age of the Startup:<\/strong> The startup must be <strong id=\"\">less than 10 years old<\/strong> from the date of incorporation.\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Turnover Limit:<\/strong> The annual turnover should <strong id=\"\">not exceed \u20b9100 crore<\/strong> in any financial year since incorporation.\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Innovation Focus:<\/strong> The startup should be engaged in <strong id=\"\">developing innovative products, services, or processes<\/strong> with high potential for wealth creation or employment generation.\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">No Business Split:<\/strong> The startup should not have been formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Facilitators Under SIPP<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Facilitators<\/strong> play an important role in helping startups navigate the complexities of IP filing and registration. Their conduct and performance are regulated by the <strong id=\"\">Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">Facilitators under SIPP may include:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"\">\n<li id=\"\">Registered Patent and Trademark Agents<\/li>\n<li id=\"\">Advocates specialising in intellectual property law<\/li>\n<li id=\"\">Government organisations and Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) such as TIFAC, NRDC, BIRAC, MeitY, and CSIR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"\">All intellectual property applications must be signed and submitted by an authorised person as per the relevant <strong id=\"\">Acts and Rules<\/strong> governing patents, designs, and trademarks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Empanelment of Facilitators<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"\">The <strong id=\"\">DPIIT<\/strong>, through the <strong id=\"\">CGPDTM<\/strong>, empanels qualified facilitators to assist startups under the SIPP scheme. The <strong id=\"\">empanelment process<\/strong> ensures facilitators possess the necessary qualifications and experience to handle IP matters.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">Key aspects of the empanelment process include:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"\">\n<li id=\"\">Facilitators are <strong id=\"\">appointed and maintained<\/strong> in an official list by CGPDTM.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\">They are <strong id=\"\">prohibited from charging startups directly<\/strong>, as the government reimburses their fees.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\">The <strong id=\"\">list of empanelled facilitators<\/strong> is <strong id=\"\">regularly updated<\/strong> and made available on the <strong id=\"\">official DPIIT website<\/strong> for startups to easily access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Functions and Duties of Facilitators<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"\">Facilitators under the SIPP scheme have clearly defined <strong id=\"\">functions and responsibilities<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"\">\n<li id=\"\">Providing <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/probono-doj.in\/services-scheme.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong id=\"\">pro bono advisory services<\/strong><\/a> on domestic and international IPRs.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\">Assisting startups in <strong id=\"\">filing and disposing<\/strong> of applications for patents, trademarks, and designs.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Drafting patent specifications<\/strong> and completing necessary documentation.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Responding to examination reports<\/strong> and official communications from the IP offices.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Representing startups<\/strong> during hearings or legal proceedings.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Contesting oppositions<\/strong> and ensuring proper defence of startups\u2019 IP rights.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\">Ensuring <strong id=\"\">final disposal<\/strong> of all IPR applications, including registration and publication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Duration of the SIPP Scheme<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"\">The <strong id=\"\">Start-ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP)<\/strong> scheme is valid for a period of <strong id=\"\">three years, up to 2026<\/strong>. During this time, startups can access the benefits of the scheme to protect their intellectual property at subsidised costs with expert facilitation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Fees for Patents, Designs, and Trademarks Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div data-rt-embed-type='true'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-0lax{text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"tg\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\"><\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">For Patent <\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">Applications<\/span><\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">For Design Applications<\/span><\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">For Trademark Applications<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">Filing stage<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">\u20b915,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">\u20b93,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">\u20b93,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">Final disposal without opposition<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">\u20b925,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\"> \u20b95,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">\u20b95,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">Final disposal with opposition<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">\u20b935,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">\u20b910,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000;background-color:transparent\">\u20b910,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Payment of Fees to Facilitators<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"\">The payment process under SIPP is <strong id=\"\">transparent and performance-based<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"\">\n<li id=\"\">Facilitators can claim fees <strong id=\"\">only after completing each stage<\/strong> of work (filing or disposal).<\/li>\n<li id=\"\">Each claim must be accompanied by a <strong id=\"\">self-declaration from the startup<\/strong> confirming that no other government assistance was used for the same purpose.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\">If an application is <strong id=\"\">withdrawn or abandoned<\/strong>, payment is limited only to the filing stage.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\">Facilitators must submit an <strong id=\"\">invoice<\/strong> containing the <strong id=\"\">startup\u2019s DPIIT recognition number<\/strong> for verification.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\">For <strong id=\"\">trademark applications<\/strong>, final disposal is achieved once the <strong id=\"\">trademark is registered<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Procedure for Filing Applications for Patents, Designs, and Trademarks Under SIPP<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"\">The SIPP scheme provides a streamlined procedure for startups to file IP applications efficiently, supported by qualified facilitators.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">1. Patent Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul id=\"\">\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Selection of Facilitator:<\/strong> Startups choose a facilitator from the CGPDTM\u2019s empanelled list.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Filing:<\/strong> The facilitator prepares and files the patent application as per the <strong id=\"\">Patents Act, 1970,<\/strong> and relevant rules.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Statutory Fees:<\/strong> The startup pays only the statutory filing fees.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Reimbursement:<\/strong> The government reimburses the facilitator\u2019s professional charges directly.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Monitoring:<\/strong> The facilitator handles examination reports and hearings while ensuring final disposal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">2. Design Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul id=\"\">\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Facilitator Support:<\/strong> Design applications are filed through facilitators registered under the <strong id=\"\">Patents Act and Designs Rules<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Compliance:<\/strong> The process follows the <strong id=\"\">Designs Act of 2000<\/strong> and associated rules.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Filing to Disposal:<\/strong> Facilitators assist in application submission, examination response, and final approval stages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">3. Trademark Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul id=\"\">\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Application Filing:<\/strong> Facilitators file trademark applications under the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/Trademarks\/acts_rules_tm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong id=\"\">Trade Marks Act<\/strong><\/a><strong id=\"\">, 1999,<\/strong> on behalf of startups.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Claiming Fees:<\/strong> The facilitator\u2019s fees are reimbursed after submission of a declaration and invoice.<\/li>\n<li id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">End-to-End Assistance:<\/strong> Facilitators manage hearings, oppositions, and ensure final registration of the trademark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the SIPP scheme? 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