Ministry of MSME, Government of India · PHDCCI · IPFC

Intellectual Property
Facilitation Centre

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

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121 Years of Driving Indian Commerce

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

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.

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.

Objectives of the IPR Facilitation Centre

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

₹1 Lakh
Domestic Patent
Maximum Financial Assistance
₹5 Lakh
Foreign Patent
Maximum Financial Assistance
₹10,000
Trademark
Maximum Financial Assistance
₹2 Lakh
GI Registration
Maximum Financial Assistance
₹15,000
Design Registration
Maximum Financial Assistance
If you are yet to register your IP Rights, avail this golden opportunity to register at Minimal Charges

Our Latest Activities

GI Mahotsav – Geographical Indication Event, Guwahati
GI Mahotsav – Geographical Indication Event, Guwahati, January 2026
National Level IP Yatra Programme
National Level IP Yatra Programme – Two-Day Workshop
IPFC Programme – Group Photo
IPFC Programme – Dignitaries & Participants

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.

Contact Our Centres

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

Delhi
Ms. Kanchan Zutshi
Director, PHDCCI · IPFC Nodal Officer
✉ kanchanzutshi@phdcci.in 📞 9818778399
Delhi
Ms. Suman
Executive Officer, PHDCCI
✉ suman@phdcci.in 📞 8802412309
Amritsar
Ms. Bharti Sood
Regional Director, PHDCCI
✉ bharti.sood@phdcci.in 📞 9888208880
Jammu & Kashmir
Mr. Iqbal Fayaz Jan
Deputy Resident Director, PHDCCI
✉ iqbalfayazjan@phdcci.in 📞 7006410819