Sarkari Yojana
Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme
About Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme
Under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises’ “MSME Innovative Scheme,” the “Intellectual Property Right Scheme” offers legal and IP-filing support covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, and geographical indications (GI), among others. It also extends IP advisory, consultation, patentability searches, technology gap analyses, and IP commercialisation help through Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs) set up nationwide. Objective: The scheme seeks to strengthen India’s IP culture through these interventions: • Building MSME awareness of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and encouraging creative intellectual work across the Indian economy; • Taking suitable steps to protect ideas, technological innovation, and knowledge-driven business strategies developed by MSMEs, enabling their commercialization and effective use of IPR tools. Activities: • Setting up Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs). • Reimbursing Patent, Trademark, Geographical Indications (G.I.), and Design registration costs through IPFCs.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Business Entity
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Assistance is generally meant for units registered as…
Assistance is generally meant for units registered as micro, small or medium enterprises.
The unit needs to hold a valid Udyam…
The unit needs to hold a valid Udyam Registration certificate or Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM).
Benefits Provided
Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
An IPFC can receive a grant of up…
An IPFC can receive a grant of up to ₹1,00,00,000/-, released in milestone-based instalments (three or more).
Reimbursement for registration of Patent, Trademark, Geographical Indications…
Reimbursement for registration of Patent, Trademark, Geographical Indications (G.I.), and Design: The maximum financial assistance available to eligible applicants under the IPR component is as follows: S. No.ItemMaximum Financial Assistance1.Foreign Patent₹5,000,00/-2.Domestic Patent₹1,000,00/-3.GI Registration₹2,000,00/-4.Design Registration₹15,000/-
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of Udyam Registration (UR) or Udyog Aadhaar…
Certificate of Udyam Registration (UR) or Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) held by the enterprise.
The mobile number registered against the UAM
The mobile number registered against the UAM.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Open the website https://innovative.msme.gov.in/, and click the "Design"…
Open the website https://innovative.msme.gov.in/, and click the "Design" option.
On the next screen, click "For registration as…
On the next screen, click "For registration as IPFC".
Enter the Udyam Registration Number along with the…
Enter the Udyam Registration Number along with the Registered Mobile Number.
Click "Validate" and follow the remaining steps to…
Click "Validate" and follow the remaining steps to finish the application.
Objectives
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.