Sarkari Yojana
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reimbursement Scheme
About Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reimbursement Scheme
Offered by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, the “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reimbursement Scheme” serves Startups of Goa and falls under the Start-up Policy 2017. That policy wants Goa to become an aspirational geographical and human resource base for startups, drawing in the best entrepreneurial minds and nurturing a strong start-up ecosystem in the State. It sets out a range of incentives for Start-ups, and the government has framed several schemes under it so that these incentives can be claimed.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reimbursement Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Any Start-up holding a valid start-up certificate number…
Any Start-up holding a valid start-up certificate number issued after certification by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) can apply.
The IP must relate to a technology-based service…
The IP must relate to a technology-based service or product, or use technology to improve the functionality or reach of an existing product or service.
An IP must already have been filed with,…
An IP must already have been filed with, or granted by, the concerned authority.
The mandatory government fees and attorney fees for…
The mandatory government fees and attorney fees for it must already be paid.
Only costs paid digitally, incurred after notification of…
Only costs paid digitally, incurred after notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017 and within the policy's validity, are counted. NOTE: Applications will be rejected where reimbursement benefits/ grant for the same IP have been sought under any other scheme of the Centre or other State Government.
Benefits Provided
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reimbursement Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
When a start-up successfully registers national or international…
When a start-up successfully registers national or international IP, the Start-up Promotion Cell will reimburse up to 50% of the cost incurred by the start-up in fees and all other costs associated with IP application, capped at ₹ 2,00,000 for national IP and ₹ 5,00,000 for international IP.1. Every year, no more than 200 startups can claim this benefit.
After the SPC approves an application, the sanctioned…
After the SPC approves an application, the sanctioned amount is paid within 60 days of the approval date. NOTE 1: These benefits can never be treated as an entitlement; the SPC alone may accept or reject applications. NOTE 2: Payment of the reimbursement depends on the State Government's budget allotment and follows seniority/ SPC recommendation. NOTE 3: It is a one-time payment, and no applicant may claim under this provision more than once for the same IP application.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof that the IP registration was successful
Proof that the IP registration was successful*
Original Proof of Payment- an itemised statement of…
Original Proof of Payment- an itemised statement of IP Registration expenses with copies of invoices & receipts from the competent authority and legal counsel, as applicable*
The form and papers listed in Annexure 1…
The form and papers listed in Annexure 1 *.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reimbursement Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Go to the Goa Startup Mission Official Website
Go to the Goa Startup Mission Official Website.
Confirm your Email ID and Mobile Number through…
Confirm your Email ID and Mobile Number through OTP, after which the Registration Page opens.
Complete every mandatory field (Country, Name, Date of…
Complete every mandatory field (Country, Name, Date of Birth, Address, PIN Code, Gender, etc.) on the Registration/Signup Page.
Choose a Login Name and set a strong…
Choose a Login Name and set a strong Password (special characters such as @ # $ % ^ & + = are allowed).
Go through the Declaration and Terms & Conditions…
Go through the Declaration and Terms & Conditions and tick the checkboxes.
Type the Captcha Code and press "Register/Signup"
Type the Captcha Code and press "Register/Signup".
Sign in with the Login Name and Password,…
Sign in with the Login Name and Password, enter the Captcha Code, and press "Login".
Open the online application form for the scheme…
Open the online application form for the scheme concerned.
Complete all mandatory fields and attach every mandatory…
Complete all mandatory fields and attach every mandatory document, self-attesting where needed.
Submit the form and keep the application reference…
Submit the form and keep the application reference number to track it. OR
Print the application form proforma, complete the mandatory…
Print the application form proforma, complete the mandatory fields, and attach copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested where required).
Email the completed, signed form and documents to…
Email the completed, signed form and documents to the SPC at spc-dit.goa@gov.in NOTE: Applications are accepted at any point in the financial year, provided they are made within 6 months of incurring the expenditure. Evaluation Process
When a complete application reaches the SPC, it…
When a complete application reaches the SPC, it examines and verifies the contents, scrutinising the documents and conducting due diligence on the applicant's expenses.
The SPC then recommends sanction of reimbursement for…
The SPC then recommends sanction of reimbursement for the costs of filing or grant of IP, as applicable. Notification The SPC evaluates applications and notifies approval or rejection within 45 days of receiving them.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.