A startups challenge in investing to protect their Intellectual Property is seen as a "Cost" as against an "Investment". Government departments in India like the MIT are offering incentives to SME and Startups who can leverage from the benefits of "fencing" their inventions. Patents add value to a potential investor and the likelihood of attracting larger companies to invest in such "Smart Technological Inventions" is seen as a fast movers and game changers in todays technology landscape.
