Startup India Action Plan: Intellectual Property Rights Support

Acknowledging the legal and infrastructural hurdles faced by startups, the Modi Government has announced some key initiatives through its flagship Startup India Action Plan. The proposed regulatory simplification for new ventures eligible under the Plan are:
Intellectual Property Rights Support (See Update)

Under the Startup Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) scheme, the proposed tools will focus on IPR awareness and rights management of startup businesses. All three categories of intellectual properties – patent, trademark and design - are covered. As an incentive, the Government will bear some part of the expenses associated with the process. The scheme will initially be launched as a pilot for a period of 1 year, providing that:
o general advise to entities on IPR requirements,
o assistance in filing and disposal of IP applications; includes contesting opposition from other parties, if any
o appearance on behalf of startups at related hearings
o information on protecting and promoting IPRs in other countries
       till the time of final disposal of the application
Following categories of persons are authorized to act as “facilitators”:

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