GovernmentCentral (Ministry of MSME) Verified 2026-07-05

MSME Innovative Scheme - Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Component

One-time reimbursement of expenditure incurred by MSMEs on registration of patents, trademarks, designs and geographical indications; support via Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs).

Maximum benefit value

₹5 L

Eligibility

  • MSME with valid Udyam Registration
  • Reimbursement not already claimed under any other Central/State scheme for the same IP

How to apply

Apply online through the MSME Innovative portal (innovative.msme.gov.in) for IPR reimbursement; IPFCs assist MSMEs with filings and commercialization.

Required documents

  • Udyam Registration
  • Proof of IP registration/filing
  • Fee payment receipts

Official sources

Verification notes

Per-category reimbursement ceilings (from search results): Indian Patent up to Rs 1 lakh, Foreign Patent up to Rs 5 lakh, GI up to Rs 2 lakh, Trademark up to Rs 0.10 lakh, Design up to Rs 0.15 lakh. maxValueInINR set to the highest single ceiling (foreign patent, Rs 5 lakh). Confirm current figures on innovative.msme.gov.in (host was intermittently unreachable during research). [AI-gathered from official sources on 2026-07-05; needs team review]