Frequently Asked Questions
A: Startup IP Lab is India’s #1 government-backed IP facilitation program. We help startups file patents and trademarks with full legal support — at a fraction of market cost — via the SIPP scheme.
A: It’s an IP Expert-led initiative backed by the Govt. of India under the DPIIT’s SIPP (Startup Intellectual Property Protection) Scheme. We’re not a law firm – we’re built for startup founders.
A: You must be:
- A DPIIT-recognized Indian startup
- Registered as a Private Ltd, LLP, or Partnership
- Filing an original innovation or brand
- Willing to co-pay minimal govt fees (₹4.7K–₹10.8K)
A: You can still file a provisional patent. It gives you 12 months of protection while you build your MVP.
A: Typically 7–30 days depending on document readiness and type of filing (patent vs trademark).
A: You can still file a provisional patent. It gives you 12 months of protection while you build your MVP.
A: Yes, RFE (Request for Examination) and office action responses are fully supported and covered.
A: Total Cost of filing:
Patents: ~₹1,800 (incl. govt filing fees, admin) OR ~₹10,800 (incl. govt filing fees, govt. RFE fee, opinion, admin)
Trademarks: ~₹4,700
Everything else (worth ₹15,000–₹25,000) is covered by Govt via SIPP.
A: None. We’re 100% transparent. You pay once – we handle the rest.
A: The Startup Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) Scheme is a DPIIT initiative that reimburses IP facilitators (like us) so startups can access affordable legal filing support.
A: No. we manage the entire process directly. You don’t need to do anything extra.
A: You’ll have a DPIIT Startup Recognition certificate. If unsure, contact us and we’ll check for you.
A: Absolutely. All information is protected under strict confidentiality agreements and handled by registered professionals only. Our process begin with signing an NDA.
A: Yes, we share status updates via email, and process to track track status in real-time.
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