SIP EIT scheme update

To encourage filing of international patents a Scheme `Support International Patent Protection in Electronics & IT' (SIP-EIT) has been put in place. The Scheme Supports International Patent Protection in Electronics & IT by SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and Technology Start-Up Companies. Under this scheme, SMEs and Technology Start-up units will be reimbursed upto 50% of actual costs, up to a maximum of Rs.15 lakhs per application, incurred in filing international patent applications in Electronics and ICT domain for their indigenous inventions.

Geeta Kathpalia,Scientist F & HoD(IPR) is now looking after this program. Innovators can contact her 011- 24363128. e mail: geeta@mit.gov.in