Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) is a subsidy from Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), DPIIT for any DPIIT-recognised startup, with a self-declaration that it has not taken funds under another government scheme for paying a…. It provides Government pays the empanelled IP Mitra (facilitator) fees for patent, design and trademark filings; startups also pay reduced official fees (about 80% lower for patents, 50% lower for trademarks). Applications are open on a rolling basis.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Government pays the empanelled IP Mitra (facilitator) fees for patent, design and trademark filings; startups also pay reduced official fees (about 80% lower for patents, 50% lower for trademarks) (Government pays the empanelled IP Mitra (facilitator) fees for patent, design and trademark filings; startups also pay reduced official fees (about 80% lower for patents, 50% lower for trademarks)) |
|---|---|
| Provider | Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), DPIIT |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Idea, Prototype |
| Deadline | Rolling / always open |
What is Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection?
Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) — Government pays the empanelled IP Mitra (facilitator) fees for patent, design and trademark filings; startups also pay reduced official fees (about 80% lower for patents, 50% lower for trademarks) — Any DPIIT-recognised startup, with a self-declaration that it has not taken funds under another government scheme for paying a facilitator or agent for the same IP application. It is run by Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), DPIIT.
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection?
Any DPIIT-recognised startup, with a self-declaration that it has not taken funds under another government scheme for paying a facilitator or agent for the same IP application. Not for: Entities without DPIIT recognition..
How much does Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection give, and in what form?
Government pays the empanelled IP Mitra (facilitator) fees for patent, design and trademark filings; startups also pay reduced official fees (about 80% lower for patents, 50% lower for trademarks), as government pays the empanelled IP Mitra (facilitator) fees for patent, design and trademark filings; startups also pay reduced official fees (about 80% lower for patents, 50% lower for trademarks).
Frequently asked questions
Who runs this programme?
Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) is offered by Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), DPIIT. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.