Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance for Patent Registration

About This Scheme

The "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive. The component "Assistance for Patent Registration" provides financial support to individuals and legal entities for obtaining patent registration.

What You Get

As set out by Government of India.

• Financial Support: 75% reimbursement of patent registration expenses up to a maximum ₹25,00,000/- per applicant/enterprise. - Attorney Fee Cap: ₹50,000/- (domestic), ₹2,00,000/- per country (international).
• Disbursement: 50% after patent publication/notification.
• 50% after receiving the patent certificate.
• Note: Expenses related to travel and accommodation are not covered.

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible if all of these are true for you.

• Any individual or legal entity involved in innovation and product/process development.
• The patent must be registered within the policy period.
• The application must be submitted within one year from the date of publication/notification of the patent.

Final eligibility is decided by the government department handling this scheme.

Required Documents

myScheme, Government of India does not list the documents for this scheme. The department's own website often does - check the official links below before you set off, or ask at the office where you apply.

How to Apply

1. 1 Registration Process: Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "New Investor Registration" to access the registration form.
2. 2 Step-2: Fill in the Registration Form. Click on "Submit".
3. 3 Step-3: Verify the E-mail ID using the link sent on your registered E-mail ID.
4. 4 Step-4: After verification, you will be registered successfully.
5. 5 Post-Registration Process: Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "Login".
6. 6 Step-2: Enter the email address and password you used during registration.
7. 7 Step-3: Click the "Login" button to access your account.
8. 8 Step-4: Now fill in the required details and mandatory documents about your business to complete the application process.
9. 9 Helpdesk: Contact Here.

Official Documents and Links

Published by the department that runs this scheme.

• Guidelines
• Online Application Portal
• Scheme Guideliens