The Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently announced that IP facilitator charges have increased by almost 50% for patent filing under the SIPP scheme.
About the SIPP Scheme –
Who can apply?
Any Start-Up certified by the Start-up Certification Board as having an innovative business.
Appointment of Facilitators –
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.