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Startup IP Protection support from our IP Advisory team, handled end-to-end as part of our Intellectual Property practice.
The initial IP assessment and roadmap are completed within 3 to 5 business days. Priority trademark and copyright filings are executed within 1 week. Patent provisional filings within 2 weeks. The complete foundational IP protection package is implemented within 30 days.
We make legal and intellectual property filings seamless, secure, and fully transparent. Here is how we handle your assignment from start to finish:
Understand your goals, check eligibility, and draft the filing roadmap.
Collect required records and conduct compliance checks for errors.
Draft and submit applications to the registry within 48 business hours.
Monitor application progress and respond to office actions/objections.
Handover certified registrations and provide post-filing support.
Priority 1 is typically the brand (trademark), followed by software/content (copyright), inventions (provisional patent), and confidential processes (NDAs and trade secret measures). The exact priority depends on the startup's business model and competitive landscape.
DPIIT-registered startups receive an 80% reduction in government fees for all filings at the Indian Patent and Trademark Offices. They also qualify for expedited patent examination under the Startup IP scheme.
No, IP created by founders does not automatically belong to the company — it must be formally assigned. A properly drafted Founders' Agreement or IP Assignment Deed is essential to ensure all IP created by the founders is legally owned by the company.