{"id":2627,"date":"2020-05-22T10:55:04","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T10:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/?p=2627"},"modified":"2023-04-06T06:07:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T06:07:47","slug":"why-ip-protection-important-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups","title":{"rendered":"Why is IP Protection Important for Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When starting a business, there are many factors to consider, ranging from branding and targeting markets to financial growth. However, Intellectual Property (IP) protection is one of the crucial parts of the market challenges. IP for any company, especially a startup, is an intangible asset. It levels the playing field between entrepreneurs and incumbents and is more likely to attract lucrative opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although <strong>patents<\/strong> are the most costly and time-consuming form of acquired IP, they provide an unparalleled protection. When a startup patents its inventions, its value rises, and financial perspectives expand. Moreover, investors are more likely to acquire a startup which possesses well-protected IPRs. This is because it forms a greater resource while competing with industry giants. Hence, <strong>patentable ideas<\/strong> are vital to the success of a startup business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0aef3264289\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0aef3264289\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#Key_Asset_to_Success_of_Startups\" >Key Asset to Success of Startups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#Types_of_Intellectual_Property_IP\" >Types of Intellectual Property (IP)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#1_Copyright\" >1. Copyright<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#2_Patents\" >2. Patents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#3_Trademarks\" >3. Trademarks &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#4_Trade_Secrets\" >4. Trade Secrets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#Government_Schemes_Preferences_for_Start-ups_MSMEs\" >Government Schemes &amp; Preferences for Start-ups &amp; MSMEs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#Why_are_IP_experts_and_legal_advisors_needed\" >Why are IP experts and legal advisors needed?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#To_Identify_Types_of_IP_protection\" >To Identify Types of IP protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#_Drafting_application_and_taking_care_of_prosecution\" >&nbsp;Drafting application and taking care of prosecution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#Timing_and_Territory\" >Timing and Territory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#Expedited_Patent_Examination\" >Expedited Patent Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#Discounted_Filing_Fee\" >Discounted Filing Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#Avail_the_Required_IP_Protection_Important_for_Startups\" >Avail the Required IP Protection Important for Startups<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/why-ip-protection-important-startups\/#Having_Queries_Contact_Us_Now\" >Having Queries? Contact Us Now!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Asset_to_Success_of_Startups\"><\/span><strong>Key Asset to Success of Startups<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IP can be a <strong>unique selling proposition (USP)<\/strong> of the product or service in today&#8217;s competitive and dynamic world. It helps create a sustainable and defensible differentiator for the startup. Moreover, by creating a high entry barrier, it helps startups to grow faster with respect to its competitors. Since it creates good value for the venture, IP faces higher priority and hence, makes IP protection important for startups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/startupgenome.com\/reports\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Startup Genome Project<\/strong><\/a>, seeks to chart, model and evaluate what it takes to make startups tick. IP forms the key ingredient for startups around the world to gain a competitive edge in the market. This gives investors, consumers, and other stakeholders a profound sense of trust in the startup. This trust is not only to succeed, but also to become a <strong>market<\/strong> <strong>leader<\/strong> in its domain. Additionally, in engineering startups the generation of inventions take place every day. IP protection assumes much greater importance in both manufacturing and engineering industries. Hence, IP protection faces huge brand value attachment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Intellectual_Property_IP\"><\/span><strong>Types of Intellectual Property (IP)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect your idea, there are four primary types of intellectual property (IP)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tip.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27128\" width=\"526\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tip.png 463w, https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tip-300x271.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Figure: Types of IP<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Copyright\"><\/span>1. <strong>Copyright <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a legal term to describe the creator rights. The conditions for registration are based on originality &amp; creativity and duration of copyright protection is lifetime of author+60 years. Copyright covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Literary work including Software<\/strong> \u2013 Books, Essay, Computer Compilations, Programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artistic work<\/strong> \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/patent-drawings-illustrations\">Drawing<\/a><\/strong>, Painting, Logo, Map, Chart, Photographs, Work of Architecture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dramatic<\/strong> <strong>work<\/strong> \u2013 Screenplay, Drama.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Musical work<\/strong> \u2013 Musical Notations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sound Recording <\/strong>\u2013 Compact Disc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cinematography <\/strong>\u2013 Visual Recording which includes sound recording.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Patents\"><\/span>2. <strong>Patents <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It grants the holder the right to decide how or if anyone can use its invention or not. Examples of patentable inventions are &#8211; a new drug to treat cancer, a new display system for mobile phones, a new suction system for vacuum cleaners, a new image processing and recording system for digital cameras, a new formulation of a pesticide or a new method for water purification and many more can be patentable inventions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The criterion for registration is based on <strong>Novelty<\/strong>, <strong>Inventive Phase<\/strong>, Effective, and <strong>NP &amp; patent protection period is 20 Years<\/strong>. The&nbsp;patent process&nbsp;for obtaining a&nbsp;patent&nbsp;protection involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Idea or Concept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Patentability Search (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/patentability-search\/\" target=\"_blank\">Patentability Search<\/a> <\/strong>(Optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/patent-drafting\"><strong>Drafting<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>filing Patent Application<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publication of Patent Application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examination of Patent Application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/office-action-oa-shell-response\">Response to Examination Report<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant or Rejection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Trademarks\"><\/span>3. <strong>Trademarks <\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a symbol that has the power to differentiate between a company&#8217;s goods or services with another. Creators sometimes use trademark registration creators to put their signature or \u201cunique mark\u201d on their products. It is important to register a trademark because it protects businesses and consumers alike, making them an important part of running a successful business. For example, <strong>California-based&nbsp;PayPal<\/strong> has filed a&nbsp;case&nbsp;against&nbsp;<strong>Paytm<\/strong>&nbsp;in the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ipindia.nic.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Indian&nbsp;trademark&nbsp;office<\/a><\/strong> for using a logo like its own. Paytm&#8217;s&nbsp;logo is likely to cause confusion amongst the public as it has a similar two-tone blue color scheme like PayPal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trademarks<\/strong> are unique and distinctive. They cover <strong>devices, brands, headings, labels, names, signatures, words, letters, numerals, shapes of goods, packaging or color combinations<\/strong>. A <strong>weak trademark<\/strong> is not distinctive especially when it faces improper description of the goods and services. It is confusingly similar to other brands. On the other hand, a <strong>strong trademark<\/strong> is short, simple and memorable. It is timeless, consistent, instantly recognizable. A <strong>good trademark<\/strong> is versatile, allowing you to extend into different jurisdictions and product or service lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the registration criteria are based on uniqueness and distinctiveness &amp; duration of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/india-trademark-filing-prosecution\">trademark protection<\/a><\/strong> is till you wish (renewal every 10 years).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Trade_Secrets\"><\/span>4. <strong>Trade Secrets<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Broadly speaking, any exclusive market information that gives a competitive edge to a corporation can be considered a trade secret. Trade secrets can be from industrial, manufacturing and commercial sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Schemes_Preferences_for_Start-ups_MSMEs\"><\/span><strong>Government Schemes &amp; Preferences for Start-ups &amp; MSMEs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian government has come up with a wide range of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupindia.gov.in\/content\/dam\/invest-india\/Templates\/public\/Startup%20India%20Kit_v5.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">startup kits<\/a> <\/strong>and startup funds over the past 18 months to empower startups in the country. Moreover, the <strong>Government of India<\/strong> has given several exemptions in the IP protection fees for qualifying startups under the Startup India scheme of DIPP. <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/small-biz\/policy-trends\/startups-get-80-rebate-on-patent-fee\/articleshow\/60368626.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow\">P<strong>atent protection<\/strong><\/a> fees for startups has come down at 80% while for trademarks the fee reduction has come down at 50%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, a startup can avail expedited examination facility at the<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/office-action-response\">Patent Office<\/a><strong> <\/strong>wherein the disposal of patent application can take place within 12-18 months from the <strong>date of filing<\/strong>. Hence, for a startup, IP protection is not as costly as it would be for non-startup companies. What is most important to Indian Startups is that they should focus on creating and identifying IP while working towards innovation and protection to excel in their respective businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, the <strong>Indian government<\/strong> has launched a list of start-up schemes which fall under different ministries and departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start-up India\nInitiative and Make in India<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expedited Patent\nExamination (Available for Start-ups only)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discounted Filing Fee\n(80% discount to start-ups)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start-ups Intellectual\nProperty Protection (SIPP)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support for\nInternational Patent protection in Electronics &amp; IT (SIP-EIT) <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schemes by M\/o MSMEs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accelerating Growth of\nNew India\u2019s innovations (AGNIi)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cell for IPR Promotion\nand Management (CIPAM) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_IP_experts_and_legal_advisors_needed\"><\/span><strong>Why are IP experts and legal advisors needed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a necessity to protect, grow and keep startups up to date. Therefore, it takes <strong>IP experts<\/strong> and <strong>legal advisors<\/strong> to plan ahead and use IPRs for the 360<sup>o<\/sup> benefit of the business. The below mentioned reasons suggest their need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Identify_Types_of_IP_protection\"><\/span><strong>To Identify Types of IP protection <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What type (s) of protection is suitable? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not every idea is patentable\/registrable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple IP protection for single work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Drafting_application_and_taking_care_of_prosecution\"><\/span><strong>&nbsp;Drafting application and taking care of prosecution <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requires technical and legal expertise to <strong>draft a patent<\/strong>, or file &amp; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/strategic-patent-prosecution-support\">prosecute patents<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timing_and_Territory\"><\/span><strong>Timing<\/strong> <strong>and Territory<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When to file and where to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/patent-filing\">file your application<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable laws &amp; rules are territorial in nature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, an efficient IP ecosystem stands on 4 pillars including <strong>Inception<\/strong>, <strong>Portfolio Building<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/india-ip-litigation-support\">Litigation<\/a> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/patent-licensing-monetization\"><strong>Licensing<\/strong>, and <strong>Monetization Revenue Generation<\/strong><\/a>. The expert roadmap is beneficial to gain insight into the <strong>patents filed<\/strong> in the product segment\/country of interest in question. Therefore, informative studies help to avoid needless research and development that has already been done in the past. These tremendously help in identifying and using relevant patents (and probably the related products, if any) which are in the public domain. Additionally, becoming off-patented or having no equivalence in a country of interest drives such studies further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expedited_Patent_Examination\"><\/span><strong>Expedited Patent Examination<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Entities qualifying as startups can also apply for an <strong>expedited patent filing procedure<\/strong> for faster disposal of their patent applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discounted_Filing_Fee\"><\/span><strong>Discounted Filing Fee <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Startups and <strong>MSMEs <\/strong>are also eligible for a <strong>discounted filing fee<\/strong> in respect of <strong>patent and trademark examinations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary purpose of these programs and schemes is to facilitate and support startups to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/onsite-ip-trainings-awareness\">raise awareness<\/a><\/strong> of <strong>IPR related issues<\/strong> in general and more specifically to educate them about the value and economic benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, to promote start-ups and their growth, government provides the following benefits to entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplified and easy registration process with apps and websites <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ipindia.nic.in\/writereaddata\/Portal\/IPOFormUpload\/1_11_1\/Fees.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">Low cost<\/a> <\/strong>IPR Services <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy access to Funds through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupindia.gov.in\/content\/sih\/en\/government-schemes\/venture-capital-scheme.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>venture capital<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax exemptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online tenders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research &amp; Development facilities <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No time-consuming compliances <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax saving for investors <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to choose <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupindia.gov.in\/content\/sih\/en\/about_enabler_portal.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">enablers<\/a> <\/strong>of the startup ecosystem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/article\/economy-policy\/now-a-firm-s-insolvency-process-to-be-completed-in-90-days-117061600288_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Easy exit<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A startup can close its business within 90 days from the date of application of winding up in times of crisis. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avail_the_Required_IP_Protection_Important_for_Startups\"><\/span><strong>Avail the Required IP Protection Important for Startups<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One must not brush aside any IP related issues in the nascent stages of a business. Developing a <a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/patent-due-diligence\"><strong>diligent and intelligent IP strategy<\/strong><\/a> early on is crucial. Because of the long-term economic benefits that it offers, startups and established companies cannot (and should not) neglect the importance of IP. In order to avoid disputes with IP resources, startups need to secure their technologies and lay the foundation for their future success. IPR strengthens the integrity of startups in the long run and generates more opportunities to reinvent and redefine <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Having_Queries_Contact_Us_Now\"><\/span>Having Queries? 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