Eligibility/ Applicability: Any startup recognised in terms of the notification GSR 127(E) published in the Gazette of India dated 19.2.2019, as may be amended from time to time. The Certificate of Recognition given by DPIIT may be verified from the Startup India web portal http://www.startupindia.gov.in. The startups covered under this scheme will not be required to obtain certificate of an eligible business from the Inter-Ministerial Board of Certification. However, startups will be required to give a self-declaration that they have not availed funds under any other Government scheme for the purpose of paying the facilitator/patent agent/ trademark agent for filing and prosecuting their IP application.   Objectives of the Scheme: The scheme of SIPP aims to promote awareness and adoption of Intellectual Property Rights amongst Startups. Scheme is inclined to nurture and mentor innovative and emerging technologies among Startups and assist them in protecting and commercialize it by providing them access to high-quality IP services and resources. The Scheme was run on a pilot basis initially, and was in force up to 31-3-2020.   Empanelment of Facilitators: For effective implementation of the scheme, facilitators shall be empanelled by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM).The CGPDTM shall regulate conduct and functions of empanelled facilitators from time to time. In case of any complaint by a startup about a facilitator or refusal by facilitator to provide services to the startup or on getting information about professional misconduct through any source, the CGPDTM can remove the facilitator from the panel without notice.   Period of Scheme: The scheme shall be applicable for a period of 3 years w.e.f. 1°April 2020. The Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) is further extended for a period of three years with effect from 01-04-2023. Source https://ipindia.gov.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/Appoved_SIPP_Scheme_0001.pdf