MSME IPR Reimbursement Scheme: Claim Up to ₹5 Lakh for Trademark, Design, GI and Patent Registration

• Overview

• What is MSME initiative?

• Key objectives of MSME innovative (IPR)

• Financial assistance and reimbursement limits

• Eligibility criteria for claiming reimbursement

• Step by Step Application Process

• Why IPR protection matters?

Table of Contents

Overview

The MSME Innovative (IPR) Scheme is one of the flagship initiatives from the Development Commissioner, MSME, designed for MSMEs to boost competitiveness, protect ideas, and encourage innovation. This scheme creates a unified platform consisting of Incubation, Design Intervention, and IPR Protection verticals, integrating innovation, industry best practices, and legal safeguards for small businesses.​

MSME Innovative is a national-level program facilitating MSME champions by supporting the innovation cycle—from idea conceptualization, incubation, and design, to comprehensive IPR protection. Implementation agencies (IISc, IITs, NITs, IPFCs, etc.) act as handholding partners for MSMEs throughout the process, ensuring synergy and ease.

What is MSME Initiative?

• Raising IPR awareness among MSMEs

• Strengthening commercialization and protection of technological innovation

• Providing advisory and patentability search assistance

• Technology gap analysis and support for IP commercialization

• Facilitating grant and registration of patents, trademarks, designs, and GIs

• Promoting legal protection against infringement and unfair competition

Key Objectives of MSME Innovative (IPR)

Eligible MSMEs can claim a maximum direct reimbursement for:

1. Trademark Registration: ₹10,000

2. Design Registration: ₹15,000

3. GI Registration: ₹2,00,000

4. Domestic Patent Registration: ₹1,00,000

5. Foreign Patent Registration: ₹5,00,000

Covered expenses include Government registration/application fees and professional agent costs, strictly against actuals or the upper limit.

Financial Assistance and Reimbursement Limits:

• MSMEs must possess a valid Udyam (UAM) registration and MSME Data Bank listing.

• Individual innovators with eligible MSME status are included.

• Agencies, associations, institutes, non-commercial bodies can claim GI reimbursement, subject to incorporation, PAN, and documentation.​

• Applicants must complete IP registration and retain all official receipts for reimbursement

Eligibility Criteria for Claiming Reimbursement:

1. Register or validate Udyam MSME status.

2. File for patent, trademark, design, or GI through authorized advocates.

3. On successful registration, collect grant, certificate, and government/agent invoices.

4. Apply for reimbursement via authorized facilitation agencies like CIPRPF or IPFCs by submitting the documents.​

5. Scheme monitoring, evaluation, and approval are guided by Project Monitoring and Advisory Committee (PMAC).​

You can start the process of reimbursement if you hold a registered IPR from here, 

Step by Step Application Process:

IPR protection is vital for MSMEs to:

• Safeguard inventions and unique products

• Build market trust and brand value

• Prevent infringement, piracy, and unfair competition

• Enable cost-effective expansion into domestic and international markets.​

Legal support further simplifies the registration, reimbursement, and protection process. Expert assistance ensures maximum subsidy utilisation and regulatory compliance.

Why IPR Protection Matters for MSMEs

Navigating through the processes of trademark, designs, GI or patents is complex. Aaroh Law provides MSMEs in Ahmedabad and India with comprehensive support for IPR strategy, documentation, filing, and government subsidy claims helping your business innovate without financial strain.

Expert Assistance for Trade Marks, Copyright, Industrial Designs, GIs, Patents

1. What is the MSME IPR Reimbursement Scheme?

The scheme provides MSMEs with financial support for expenses incurred during registration of trademarks, designs, GIs and Patents.​

2. Who is eligible for reimbursement?

Registered MSMEs with valid Udyam/UAM; some GI claims are open to associations/institutes.​

3. How much reimbursement can be claimed per application?

Up to ₹5 lakh for foreign patents, ₹1 lakh for domestic patents, ₹2 lakh for GI, ₹15,000 for design, and ₹10,000 for trademark registration.​

4. Which expenses are covered?

Government registration fees and professional agent charges up to the specified limits.​

5. Is trademark renewal covered?

No, the scheme covers new registrations only.​

6. Can individuals apply?

Yes, provided their trademark, designs, patents or GIs is registered to an MSME with a valid Udyam/UAM.​

7. Is the scheme available for all MSMEs?

Yes, as long as MSME status is valid and data bank registration is complete.​

8. Are startups eligible?

Startups registered under MSME norms can apply.​

9. Can multiple IPR types be claimed?

Yes, for each distinct IPR registration (patent, trademark, design, GI) within limits.​

10. What documents are needed?

Grant certificate, fee receipts, Udyam/UAM proof, and invoice.​

11. How to apply?

Submit details via CIPRPF/IPFC portals or authorized government channels along with supporting documents.​

12. Are pre-existing IPRs reimbursed?

No, only new registrations post MSME scheme launch.​

13. Is foreign patent filing covered?

Yes, higher reimbursement is available for overseas patent grants.​

14. How long does reimbursement take?

Timeline varies; typically processed after verification by PMAC/NMIU and facilitation center.​

15. What is the role of IPFCs/CIPRPF?

These centers help MSMEs with filing, documentation, and submitting claims for reimbursement.​

16. What if my claim is delayed or rejected?

Follow up via the support portal and seek professional guidance to rectify deficiencies.​

17. Can associations or non-profits apply?

For GI claims, yes, if valid documentation and registration are provided.​

18. Is design and copyrights covered?

Only industrial design registration, not copyright by itself.​

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)