Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property refers to creations of the mind that are given legal protection. Just like land, buildings, or machines are physical property, ideas, brands, inventions, and creative works are intangible assets — but they can still be owned, sold, or licensed.
IP rights allow individuals, startups, and businesses to protect their innovation and creativity, ensuring that others cannot misuse or copy them without permission.
Protect your brand, inventions and creative works — and unlock financial support from the Uttarakhand government. We help startups, MSMEs and creators in Uttarakhand register Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights, claim state reimbursements, and connect with IPR cells and patent experts.
1- Trademark
What is a trademark?
A trademark protects brand identifiers — names, logos, taglines and symbols — that distinguish your goods or services.
Why register in Uttarakhand?
Legal protection across India once registered with Intellectual Property India. The Trademarks Registry office handling Uttarakhand is the New Delhi office (territorial jurisdiction). IP India
How to register (Short steps)
Search existing marks (public search on IP India).
File online at the IP India e-filing portal (choose correct class).
Examination and possible objections/oppositions.
Publication in Trademark Journal.
Registration and certificate issuance.
(Use the official IP India trademark e-filing and public search portals for forms and current fees.) IP India
Uttarakhand support & practical tips
Many Uttarakhand startups and MSMEs can access guidance through state startup/MSME programs and IPR cells in state institutions which provide awareness and handholding. UCOST and university IPR cells run local awareness and support initiatives.
2- Patent
What is a patent?
A patent protects technical inventions and processes, giving exclusive rights for a limited period in exchange for public disclosure.
Why file a patent?
Prevent competitors from copying, strengthen valuation, ease licensing and attract investors.
How to file in India (practical steps)
Prior art search — do a novelty check (use patent databases).
Prepare specification (provisional/complete) and drawings.
File online at the Controller General of Patents (IP India patent portal).
Publication (after 18 months or early publication request).
Examination (request examination and prosecute objections).
Grant and maintenance (annuity fees).
(Always consult a patent attorney for drafting and prosecution.) IP India
Uttarakhand-specific incentives & support
Under the Uttarakhand Startup Policy / State Startup support, recognized Uttarakhand startups are eligible for reimbursement of IP filing costs — the policy specifically mentions reimbursement support for patent fees (guidelines exist for applying through the state startup portal). Typical benefits in the policy include reimbursement of actual costs up to defined caps for Indian and international patents. Check the state startup portal for application steps and eligibility (recognition by the Uttarakhand Startup Council is usually required).
Patent Information / IPR Centres in Uttarakhand — UCOST and several university IPR cells help with awareness, searches, and initial handholding for patent filings. These centres often provide training, prior art search support and connect inventors to patent attorneys.
State / Central schemes to highlight on your page
Mention central MSME/IP schemes and reimbursements that complement state support (SCIP / MSME IPR support, and central Innovation/IP schemes), so visitors know both state + central supports exist.
Useful links (to include as buttons)
IP India — Patents e-filing (official).
Uttarakhand Startup Portal — Reimbursement / IPR Guidelines (link to the startup/IP reimbursement guideline PDF).
3- Copyright
What is copyright?
Copyright protects original creative works — literary works, software, music, films, photographs, and artistic works.
How to register (practical steps)
Fixation — the work must be in a fixed medium.
Online registration — file on the Government of India copyright portal (create a user account).
Submit documents (work samples, ID, form, and fees).
Examination & certificate — the registrar examines and issues the certificate (timeline varies).
(Registration is evidence of ownership — but copyright exists automatically on creation.)
Uttarakhand support & practical tips
State educational institutes’ IPR cells and UCOST run workshops and sometimes aid creators in documenting & registering copyrights. For software or creative startups, include copyright in your IP portfolio before fundraising.
How Alliance Business Consultant
“We assist Uttarakhand startups, MSMEs and creators with end-to-end Trademark, Patent and Copyright filings — including eligibility checks, online filing, liaison with IPR cells and claiming state reimbursements.”
“Handholding for Uttarakhand startups to apply for the state reimbursement of patent and IP filing costs (subject to eligibility and recognition by the Uttarakhand Startup Council).”
FAQ
Q: Do I need to register copyright/ trademark/ patent in Uttarakhand?
A: IP rights in India are nationwide — you register centrally (IP India for patents/trademarks, Copyright Office for copyrights). Uttarakhand provides local support, reimbursements and handholding for eligible startups/MSMEs.Q: Can my Uttarakhand startup get reimbursement for patent costs?
A: Recognized startups in Uttarakhand may apply for reimbursement of patent/IP filing costs under state startup incentives — check the startup portal guidelines and eligibility criteria.