Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme is a grant from Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) / Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, implemented through empanelled Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs) for registered Micro, Small or Medium Enterprises (or individuals/partnership firms holding full/majority ownership) with a valid Udyam…. It provides 100% reimbursement of actual cost, up to: Rs 5 lakh (foreign patent), Rs 1 lakh (domestic patent), Rs 2 lakh (GI registration), Rs 15,000 (design registration), Rs 10,000 (trademark registration). Applications are open on a rolling basis.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | 100% reimbursement of actual cost, up to: Rs 5 lakh (foreign patent), Rs 1 lakh (domestic patent), Rs 2 lakh (GI registration), Rs 15,000 (design registration), Rs 10,000 (trademark registration) (Free professional IP facilitation via empanelled IPFCs — IP advisory, patentability searches, technology gap analysis, and reimbursement application processing) |
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| Provider | Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) / Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, implemented through empanelled Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs) |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Deadline | Rolling / always open |
| Foreign Patent reimbursement | Up to Rs 5.00 lakh (100% of actual cost) |
| Domestic Patent reimbursement | Up to Rs 1.00 lakh (100% of actual cost) |
| GI Registration reimbursement | Up to Rs 2.00 lakh per registered GI |
| Design Registration reimbursement | Up to Rs 0.15 lakh (Rs 15,000) per registered design |
| Trademark reimbursement | Up to Rs 0.10 lakh (Rs 10,000) per registered trademark |
| IPFC grant | Up to Rs 1 crore per empanelled Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre, in milestone-based instalments |
| One-time support | Assistance is a one-time reimbursement per IP asset, not repeatable for the same registration |
What is Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme?
The Intellectual Property Right (IPR) component under the Ministry of MSME's "MSME Innovative Scheme" (a component of the MSME Champions Scheme) reimburses registered MSMEs for expenses incurred in registering patents, trademarks, designs and geographical indications (GI). It is a reimbursement scheme covering government fees, attorney/consultancy fees, search fees, drafting and prosecution charges, and other incidental IP-registration costs, subject to fixed ceilings per IP type. Applications are filed on the scheme portal and processed by empanelled Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs), which validate documents before forwarding them to the Ministry for approval and disbursal. The support is a one-time reimbursement per IP asset and cannot be combined with any other Central/State Government scheme for the same IP asset. The scheme also funds the IPFCs themselves (grants up to Rs 1 crore per centre) to deliver free IP facilitation services to MSMEs. It is run by Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) / Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, implemented through empanelled Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs).
A subsidy reduces a specific cost — typically reimbursed or adjusted after you incur and document the expense, rather than paid upfront. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme?
Registered Micro, Small or Medium Enterprises (or individuals/partnership firms holding full/majority ownership) with a valid Udyam Registration whose patent, trademark, design or GI has been granted/registered; the funding cannot have been claimed under any other Central/State Government scheme for the same IP asset.
How much does Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme give, and in what form?
100% reimbursement of actual cost, up to: Rs 5 lakh (foreign patent), Rs 1 lakh (domestic patent), Rs 2 lakh (GI registration), Rs 15,000 (design registration), Rs 10,000 (trademark registration), as free professional IP facilitation via empanelled IPFCs — IP advisory, patentability searches, technology gap analysis, and reimbursement application processing.
MSMEs first obtain a granted/registered patent, trademark, design or GI through the competent IP authority (e.g. Indian Patent Office, Trademark Registry), then file a reimbursement application through the scheme's online portal (innovative.msme.gov.in). The application is scrutinised and validated by an empanelled Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC), forwarded to the Ministry of MSME for approval, and the reimbursement is then disbursed by the IPFC directly to the applicant.
How to apply for Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme
- Obtain the patent/trademark/design/GI registration or grant from the competent IP authority (paying the associated fees upfront)
- File a reimbursement application through the online portal at innovative.msme.gov.in, along with a valid Udyam Registration and required documents
- Application is scrutinised and validated by the empanelled Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC) in the applicant's jurisdiction
- IPFC forwards the validated application to the Ministry of MSME (Office of DC-MSME) for approval
- Upon Ministry approval, the IPFC disburses the reimbursement to the applicant MSME
Documents required for Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme
- MSME Udyam Registration certificate
- Copy of the granted/registered Patent, Trademark, Design or GI certificate
- Bank mandate form
- Original bills, vouchers and invoices supporting the expenditure claimed
- Self-declaration confirming no funding has been claimed for the same IP asset under any other Central/State Government scheme
- Proof of ownership (at least 51% shareholding for partnership firms; full ownership for individual applicants)
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A subsidy reduces a specific cost — typically reimbursed or adjusted after you incur and document the expense, rather than paid upfront.
Who runs this programme?
Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme is offered by Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) / Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, implemented through empanelled Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs). Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
Official programme page: dcmsme.gov.in. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.