INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SCHEME
Protect Your Innovation with Government Support
The Patent Registration Scheme under MSME provides financial assistance to small businesses for protecting their innovations and inventions through domestic and international patent registration. Patents provide legal protection and competitive advantage to innovative MSMEs.
The scheme covers patent filing fees, attorney charges, and related expenses. For international patents under the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) route, the subsidy is substantially higher. Swastik Consultants works with patent attorneys and helps MSMEs navigate the complex patent filing process while maximizing subsidy benefits.
Up to 50% subsidy on domestic and international patent filing costs
Maximum subsidy of ₹15 lakh for international patents and ₹1 lakh for domestic patents
Quick Facts
Covers domestic patent filing under Patents Act 1970
Covers international patents under PCT route
50% subsidy on all patent-related expenses
Includes attorney fees, filing fees, and translation costs
Available for new and innovative MSME products/processes
Patent must be in name of MSME or its proprietor
Benefits of This Scheme
Legal Protection
Prevent competitors from copying your innovations with legal patent protection.
Competitive Advantage
Exclusive rights to your innovation give significant market advantages.
Asset Creation
Patents are valuable intellectual property assets that enhance business valuation.
Licensing Revenue
License your patents to generate additional revenue streams.
Export Benefit
International patents open doors to global markets and licensing opportunities.
R&D Incentive
Patent protection encourages continued innovation and product development.
Eligibility Criteria
Registered MSME with Udyam certificate
Novel and inventive product or process
Patent application filed with Indian Patent Office
MSME must be applicant or co-applicant in patent
Not previously patented or published
Valid for both product and process patents
Documents Required
Udyam Registration Certificate
Patent application copy (filed with IPO)
Patent attorney agreement and fee invoice
Description of invention
Filing acknowledgement from Indian Patent Office
PAN Card and GST registration
Bank account details for subsidy credit
For international: PCT application documents
How Swastik Consultants Helps
Patent Assessment
We assess your product or process innovation for patent eligibility.
Attorney Coordination
We connect you with experienced patent attorneys at competitive rates.
Subsidy Application
We prepare and file the patent subsidy application with complete documentation.
End-to-End Support
We provide support from innovation assessment to subsidy disbursement.
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