Frequently asked questions

Trilegient Private Limited is a compliance, IP and venture advisory company. Patent and trademark filings, audits, certifications and any representation before authorities are executed through registered and licensed representatives as per law, and Trilegient coordinates the entire process for you.

Startups, small and mid-sized companies, investors, and overseas companies and IP owners, especially from the USA, China, the UK and Europe.

Fixed fees for standard filings and registrations, and monthly retainers for ongoing compliance, accounting and portfolio management. We quote before we start.

Yes. Under Press Note 3 (2020), investment by an entity of a country sharing a land border with India, or whose beneficial owner is situated in or a citizen of such a country, needs government approval in all sectors.

An issue of shares to a non-resident is reported in Form FC-GPR within 30 days of allotment. Transfers between residents and non-residents are reported in Form FC-TRS within 60 days.

Ten years from the date of application, renewable for further periods of ten years.

31 months from the earliest priority date.

No. Trademarks are territorial. You need an Indian registration, filed directly or through a Madrid Protocol designation of India.

Yes. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, with the DPDP Rules, 2025, which come into force in phases.

Within six months of the end of the financial year, so by 30 September for a year ending 31 March. The first AGM is due within nine months of the first financial year end.