PHDCCI IPFC – Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre
Ministry of MSME, Government of India
P H D C C I  ·  I P F C

Intellectual
Property
Facilitation Centre

Empowering MSMEs, startups and entrepreneurs to protect, leverage and commercialise their Intellectual Property across India and the globe.

121 Years of Driving Indian Commerce

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has been working as a catalyst for the promotion of Indian industry, trade and entrepreneurship — a forward-looking, dynamic PAN-India apex organisation reaching out to more than 1,50,000 industries.

121
Years of Legacy
1.5L+
Industries Reached
3
IP Centres Nationwide
5
IP Service Categories

PHDCCI, in association with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, has established Intellectual Property (IP) Facilitation Centres at New Delhi, Amritsar and J&K.

The objective is to promote awareness and adoption of Intellectual Property Rights amongst MSMEs, individual entrepreneurs, start-ups and industry — strengthening competitiveness and generating awareness about the creation, ownership and protection of Intellectual Property.

In today's highly competitive Global Economy, it is a must for businesses that their IPs are adequately protected to help them generate increasing commercial value.

Objectives of the IPR Facilitation Centre

The IPFC is designed to be a one-stop resource for all intellectual property needs of Indian businesses and entrepreneurs.

01Provide support and facilities for searching/mapping of IPRs including evaluation for possibility of registration for patents, industrial designs, trademarks, etc.
02Provide basic information and support about filing an IP application for patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, geographical indications (GI) etc.
03Facilitate IPR transfer and commercialisation of technologies to help businesses generate maximum value from their intellectual assets.
04Facilitate collaboration with potential clients for exploring possibilities for technology tie-ups and up scaling needs of any business enterprise.
05Provide and disseminate information on best IPR practices, keeping businesses informed of global developments.
06Provide guidance in filing applications with national/international agencies and execution of documents concerning licensing, technology transfer agreements etc.
07Advise beneficiaries on legal remedies available on issues such as IPR infringement, duplication of IPRs such as patent/TM/industrial designs etc.
08Conduct research and empirical/pilot studies on issues related to IPRs for informed policy-making and industry support.

Services Offered by the Centre

Our expert PHD-IPR team assists you across all categories of intellectual property with end-to-end support.

Trademarks
Trade Mark filing · Trademark Searching · TM availability search · Status reports & TM Portfolios · Standing watch · Due diligence and TM valuation · Filing and prosecution of Indian & foreign TM applications · Prosecution of Madrid applications · Opposition and rectification proceedings · Post registration proceedings · Renewals
Patents
Novelty searches · Patent filings · Advisory (free of cost) · Prior art searches · Freedom to operate · Invalidation · Patent trolling, mapping & landscaping · Drafting of drawings · Filing patent applications in India and abroad · Patent prosecution for ordinary, convention and national phase · Pre-grant and post-grant oppositions · Infringement
©
Copyrights
Rendering opinions · Obtaining No Objection certificates · Preparing and online filing of Copyright applications
Designs
Design Applications · Rendering opinions for registration, infringement and related proceedings
Geographical Indication
Rendering opinions · Drafting and filing GI applications

IPR Reimbursement Financial Assistance

Apply for registration of your IP Rights through PHD Chamber and get reimbursement of your expenses as per the Government Scheme.

Domestic Patent
₹1 Lakh
Maximum Financial Assistance
Foreign Patent
₹5 Lakh
Maximum Financial Assistance
Trademark
₹10,000
Maximum Financial Assistance
GI Registration
₹2 Lakh
Maximum Financial Assistance
Design Registration
₹15,000
Maximum Financial Assistance

If you are yet to register your IP Rights, avail this golden opportunity to register at Minimal Charges

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IPFC Official Brochure 2024
Updated_IPFC_Flyer_2024.pdf
3 Pages · Official Publication · Ministry of MSME
View Brochure Online ↓ Download PDF

Download Our
IPFC Brochure

Our official brochure contains comprehensive information about all services offered by the PHDCCI Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre, including detailed guidance on IPR registration and reimbursement schemes.

The brochure covers Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Designs and Geographical Indications — along with Government IPR Reimbursement Scheme details and financial assistance available to MSMEs and entrepreneurs.

Contact Our Centres

Reach out to the PHDCCI IPFC team for expert guidance on intellectual property registration, reimbursement and more.

Ms. Kanchan Zutshi
Director, PHDCCI · IPFC Nodal Officer
Delhi
Ms. Ankita Pal
PHDCCI
ankita.pal@phdcci.in
Amritsar
Ms. Bharti Sood
Regional Director, PHDCCI
bharti.sood@phdcci.inMobile: 9888208880
Jammu & Kashmir
Mr. Iqbal Fayaz Jan
Deputy Resident Director, PHDCCI
iqbalfayazjan@phdcci.inMobile: 7006410819

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Refund Policy

Acceptance of Terms

Conference Room Bookings

  • If any Party intends to cancel the Conference Room Booking by giving notice of 15 days or more, 25% of the Hire Charges will be deducted.
  • If any Party intends to cancel the Conference Room Booking by giving notice of 14 days – 8 days, 50% of the Hire Charges will be deducted.
  • If any Party intends to cancel the Conference Room Booking by giving notice of 7 days or less, 100% of the Hire Charges will be deducted.

While booking of the halls, security deposit plus 100% hire charges are received from the parties. In case of cancellation, security deposit plus balance amount from the cancellation charges is refunded to the Party within 20 days.

Mode of refunds shall be through NEFT.

Refund Policy Of The Chamber Against

Conference Room Bookings

In case of excess amount after adjustment of the final bill against conference booking, the excess amount and security deposit is refunded to the Party within 20 days after the day of event organized.

Mode of refunds shall be through NEFT.

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Personal identification information

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PHD Chamber of commerce may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

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Sharing your personal information

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Changes to this privacy policy

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