Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) Scheme
By Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
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Quick Answer
The purpose of this scheme is to promote IPR awareness and adoption among startups, facilitate the protection and commercialization of IPR, and provide access to high-quality IP services and resources.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this grant
The purpose of this scheme is to promote IPR awareness and adoption among startups, facilitate the protection and commercialization of IPR, and provide access to high-quality IP services and resources. The SIPP scheme aims to encourage startups to protect their Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) by reimbursing the professional fees of empaneled facilitators. It provides startups with access to services related to patents, trademarks, and designs.
Reimbursement of Facilitator Fees
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Patent:
- ₹10,000 for filing
- ₹10,000 for disposal without opposition
- ₹15,000 for disposal with opposition
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Trademark:
- ₹2,000 for filing
- ₹2,000 for disposal without opposition
- ₹4,000 for disposal with opposition
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Design:
- ₹2,000 for filing
- ₹2,000 for disposal without opposition
- ₹4,000 for disposal with opposition
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is part of India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Its Startup India section runs the Startup India initiative, launched on 16 January 2016, and issues the DPIIT startup recognition certificate that most…
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- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
SIPP reimburses the professional fees of empanelled facilitators for IP protection: up to ₹15,000 for patent filing and disposal (with or without opposition), and up to ₹4,000 each for trademark and design filing and disposal. The scheme also gives startups access to a panel of registered facilitators for patent, trademark and design filings, reducing the cost of protecting and commercialising IP. Backed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- Govt Expands Startup Support With New DPIIT Collaborationsknnindia.co.in · 2 months ago
- DPIIT inks pacts with key industry leaders to support startupsbusiness-standard.com · 2 months ago
Source: Google News aggregated
