{"id":26660,"date":"2015-08-28T11:01:40","date_gmt":"2015-08-28T05:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/one\/sinapse\/?p=26660"},"modified":"2026-06-09T10:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T05:24:07","slug":"ip-protection-checklist-for-startups-patents-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/ip-protection-checklist-for-startups-patents-india\/","title":{"rendered":"IP, Patents for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs (Part VIII): IP Protection Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This checklist sets out the basic steps every start-up must take to protect its intellectual assets across the principal forms of intellectual property.<\/p>\n<h2>Patent Protection<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Identification of inventions with potential for patent filings<\/li>\n<li>Patent search and patentability analysis<\/li>\n<li>Inventor assignment agreement execution \u2014 to transfer all rights to the start-up<\/li>\n<li>Provisional or complete patent filing<\/li>\n<li>Foreign filing permit, if required<\/li>\n<li>PCT, or foreign patent filing<\/li>\n<li>Patent pending notice on relevant materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Trade Mark Protection<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Shortlisting of marks<\/li>\n<li>Identification of relevant classes of business<\/li>\n<li>Trademark clearance search<\/li>\n<li>Trademark filing for word, logo, and domain name, if relevant<\/li>\n<li>Agreement with designer to transfer all rights to the start-up<\/li>\n<li>Trademark notices on all materials \u2014 visiting cards, brochures, website, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Copyright Protection<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Shortlisting of important works<\/li>\n<li>Copyright application filing<\/li>\n<li>Copyright notices on all works<\/li>\n<li>Agreements to transfer IP rights to the start-up with website designer, brochure designer, interface designer, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Trade Secret Protection<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-disclosure agreement template<\/li>\n<li>Confidentiality notices on all materials \u2014 proposals, documents, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Secrecy measures to prevent loss of information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Industrial Design Protection<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Identification of aesthetic designs for articles<\/li>\n<li>Industrial design filing<\/li>\n<li>Incorporation of notices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Basic Agreements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Employment agreement with strong IP clauses<\/li>\n<li>Services agreements with strong IP clauses<\/li>\n<li>Non-disclosure agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>For E-Commerce Start-ups<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Well-drafted terms and conditions \u2014 templates of other companies must be avoided<\/li>\n<li>Privacy policy<\/li>\n<li>Take-down policy and process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This checklist covers only the basic IP protection steps to be taken by a start-up or entrepreneur. It does not constitute advice or opinion of any sort. A start-up should obtain the opinion of an expert before embarking on an IP protection strategy.<\/p>\n<h2>Disclaimer<\/h2>\n<p>This article is for general information and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult a qualified attorney before acting on any matter discussed here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This checklist details the fundamental IP protection steps every Indian start-up should consider, from patents to trade secrets and legal agreements. 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