Startup IP Checklist for Indian Founders
Name, logo, domain, code and inventions: the intellectual property every startup should secure early.
Quick answer
Register the brand name and logo as a trademark, secure the domain, assign IP from founders and staff in writing, and consider patents and designs for core inventions.
Startup IP checklist for Indian founders
Check name availability before spending on branding. Keep founder and employee IP assignments in writing. Recognised startups get reduced official fees for trademark, patent and design filings. This is general information, not legal advice.
Need help? Contact Trademark Wale. This article is general information, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
When should a startup file a trademark?
As early as possible, ideally before launch.
Do startups pay less?
Recognised startups pay reduced official fees.
Related guides and services
Ready to protect your brand?
Send us your brand name and we will tell you the next step, with no pressure.
WhatsAppContact us