Sarkari Yojana

Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Patent Registration /Trade Mark Registration

Quick Summary: Individuals and MSME units in Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu can recover 75% of patent or trade mark registration costs, up to ₹25,00,000/- per applicant/ enterprise, under IPS. Attorney fees are capped at ₹50,000/- for domestic patents and ₹2,00,000/- per country for international ones.

About Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Patent Registration /Trade Mark Registration

Under the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for MSME Sector, the “Assistance For Patent Registration/ Trade Mark Registration” sub scheme is offered by the Dept. of Industries, U.T. Administration Of Dadra & Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu. Its launch date was 3rd July, 2015, initially for five years; an extension from 20th May, 2022 keeps it operative till 19th May, 2027. > Objective of the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)”:

The scheme wants the MSME Sector to be nurtured through incentives and assistance, protected from market vagaries and made vibrant and successful. Other goals include getting as many Women as possible into business, cutting unemployment among local residents and motivating industries to take on resident laborers etc. > Objective of the “Assistance For Patent Registration/ Trade Mark Registration” Sub-scheme:

Eligible individuals/ legal entities can receive help under this incentive to secure Patent Registration/ Trade Mark Registration for a product/ process they developed during the policy period.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Business Entity

Launch / Open Date

03 Jul 2015

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Patent Registration /Trade Mark Registration, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants may be an Individual/ New Manufacturing/ Service…

Applicants may be an Individual/ New Manufacturing/ Service units, or Existing Manufacturing/ Service units pursuing Expansion/ Diversification in the MSME sector.

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Commercial production should have got under way between…

Commercial production should have got under way between 20.05.2022 to 19.05.2027.

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The unit must be based in the U.T

The unit must be based in the U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu.

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Applications are accepted within one year of the…

Applications are accepted within one year of the date on which the Patent /Trade Mark is published /notified.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Patent Registration /Trade Mark Registration provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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For any number of patent applications, 75%…

For any number of patent applications, 75% of the cost/expenditure is reimbursed, up to ₹25,00,000/- per applicant/ enterprise.

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Maximum Capped Fee for Attorney

Maximum Capped Fee for Attorney:

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For National Patent:

Attorney fees for domestic patents are capped at ₹50,000/-. For International Patent: For an international patent, the cap is ₹2,00,000/- per country, staying within the overall cap of 75% of the cost / expenditure of patent registration within the overall ceiling. In all cases, the overall cap remains 75% of the cost /expenditure of patent registration within the overall ceiling.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A copy of the Corporate Identification Number (CIN)…

A copy of the Corporate Identification Number (CIN) document.

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A copy of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)…

A copy of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) document.

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A copy of the Permanent Account Number (PAN)…

A copy of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) document.*

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A copy of the Goods and Services Tax…

A copy of the Goods and Services Tax Number (GST) document.

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Documentation for Other Registrations

Documentation for Other Registrations.

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Udyam Registration /Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum (copy), as applicable…

Udyam Registration /Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum (copy), as applicable to the unit.

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Partnership Deed and Firm Registration Certificate copies if…

Partnership Deed and Firm Registration Certificate copies if the unit is a partnership concern; Memorandum & Articles of Association and Date of Incorporation Certificate copies if it is a Public/Private Limited company.

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For an Enterprise on its own land

For an Enterprise on its own land: copy of the land purchase deed, signed by the applicant.

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For an Enterprise on leased land/ building

For an Enterprise on leased land/ building: copy of the registered lease agreement, with a minimum term of 5 years from the date of commencement of commercial production.

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Power supply sanction order from the Electricity Department…

Power supply sanction order from the Electricity Department (copy) and the latest bill (copy).

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Authorization letter signed for the purpose

Authorization letter signed for the purpose.

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PCC, DNH & DD Consent to Operate /…

PCC, DNH & DD Consent to Operate / Renewal copy (as applicable for Notification No. PCC/DMN/13(PART VI)/2020-21/448 DATED 25/01/2021).

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Factory licence of the unit (copy)

Factory licence of the unit (copy).

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Undertaking given by the applicant

Undertaking given by the applicant.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2015-07-03

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Patent Registration /Trade Mark Registration through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process :

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Start at the Registration page on the Official…

Start at the Registration page on the Official Website.

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Supply the details asked for in the input…

Supply the details asked for in the input spaces and click on “Register”.

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Look for the verification link sent to your…

Look for the verification link sent to your email and open it to verify the address (If Mail is Not Received Your Inbox. Please Check the Spam).

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Click the Link/URL received, or paste it in…

Click the Link/URL received, or paste it in the browser's address bar, so that the Account Verification is completed.

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Enter “111111” in the OTP field to verify…

Enter “111111” in the OTP field to verify your mobile number; your Mobile Number and Pin will then be emailed to the registered Email Address.

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You will find the login credentials in your…

You will find the login credentials in your registered email after registering successfully. Application Process :

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Visit the Official Website and open the user…

Visit the Official Website and open the user Login page.

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Enter the Mobile Number you registered with and…

Enter the Mobile Number you registered with and the PIN from your email, then click “Log In”.

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On the left side menu bar, after a…

On the left side menu bar, after a successful Log In, choose the “Departments & Services” tab.

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Scroll down the list to “District Industries Centre…

Scroll down the list to “District Industries Centre DD & DNH”, then press “Click Here” to apply for “Investment Promotion Scheme : 2022 to 2027 (20 May 2022 to 19 May 2027)”.

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The “Common Application Form” will be displayed; key…

The “Common Application Form” will be displayed; key in all the details in the required fields and upload the mandatory documents.

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Once the information is entered, go over it…

Once the information is entered, go over it and click “Submit” to complete the process.

Helpdesk: : District Industries Centre, Contact No.: 0260-2260871 / 0260-2260310 E-mail Address: dic-dd@nic.in Technical support for the Single Window Portal (i.e. https://investdd.in): Contact No. : 0260-2231885 / 2231886, E-Mail : ddegs-dd@nic.in

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References