Central · Reimbursement
MSME Innovative Scheme – IPR Reimbursement (Patent, Trademark, Design)
- Maximum benefit
- 100% of registration cost: up to ₹5 lakh per foreign patent, ₹1 lakh per Indian patent, ₹15,000 per design, ₹10,000 per trademark
- Who can apply
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises
- Status
- Open; confirm the status before you apply
Is MSME IPR Reimbursement open? Key facts at a glance
MSME IPR Reimbursement (Central): 100% of registration cost: up to ₹5 lakh per foreign patent, ₹1 lakh per Indian patent, ₹15,000 per design, ₹10,000 per trademark.
Last verified: 20 Oct 2026. How we check our information
| Status | Open. Confirm the status before you apply (see the note on this page). |
|---|---|
| Level | Central government scheme |
| Type of benefit | Reimbursement of IP Registration Cost |
| Maximum benefit | 100% of registration cost: up to ₹5 lakh per foreign patent, ₹1 lakh per Indian patent, ₹15,000 per design, ₹10,000 per trademark |
| Project cost range | Not applicable |
| Who can apply | Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Manufacturing, Service) |
| Implementing agency | Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of MSME, through IP Facilitation Centres |
| Where to apply | MSME Innovative (IPR) portal |
| Official notification | Read the notification (PDF) · notified 10 March 2022 |
| Last verified | 20 Oct 2026 · How we check |
What is MSME IPR Reimbursement?
Under the IPR component of the Ministry of MSME's MSME Innovative Scheme (part of MSME Champions), a Udyam-registered enterprise can get back 100% of what it spent to register a patent, trademark or design.
The caps are ₹1 lakh for an Indian patent, ₹5 lakh for a foreign patent, ₹15,000 for each registered design and ₹10,000 for each registered trademark. The cost covers government fees, attorney and drafting charges and searches.
The claim is made on the MSME Innovative portal after registration is granted and is processed by an IP Facilitation Centre.
Official notification (PDF) · notified 10 March 2022
What are the key benefits of MSME IPR Reimbursement?
- Patent: 100% of actual costs (government fees, attorney, prior-art search, drafting, prosecution, PCT/foreign filing), up to ₹1 lakh for an Indian patent and ₹5 lakh for a foreign patent (Guidelines §4.3).
- Design: 100% of actual costs, up to ₹15,000 per registered design, irrespective of classes.
- Trademark: 100% of actual costs, up to ₹10,000 per registered trademark, irrespective of classes.
- Any number of applications can be made; each IP registration is reimbursed once, up to its cap, if it has not been claimed under another Central or State scheme. Renewal costs are not covered.
What could a unit get under MSME IPR Reimbursement?
The ceiling the scheme sets. What a particular unit receives depends on its project cost, location and the conditions on this page, so no rupee figure is worked out here.
Up to the scheme’s limits: 100% of registration cost: up to ₹5 lakh per foreign patent, ₹1 lakh per Indian patent, ₹15,000 per design, ₹10,000 per trademark
Illustrative only: this is the scheme’s maximum, not an estimate for your unit. Source: Guidelines of MSME Innovative Scheme (2022), §4.3 IPR component; PIB, 12 March 2026 (Lok Sabha reply on MSME Champions); O/o DC (MSME) OM No. 5(9)/2021-22/PMS/Misc, 2 April 2026.
Who can apply for MSME IPR Reimbursement?
- Enterprises with a valid Udyam Registration (the scheme is sector-agnostic).
- IP in an individual's name qualifies if that person holds the Udyam Registration and fully owns the enterprise; in a partnership firm the applicant needs at least 51%.
- Geographical Indication reimbursement (up to ₹2 lakh) is only for associations, societies and other non-commercial bodies, not individual units.
Eligible business types
MSME categories covered
Eligible industries
How do I apply for MSME IPR Reimbursement?
- After the IP is granted, file the reimbursement application on the MSME Innovative (IPR) portal.
- An IP Facilitation Centre (IPFC) scrutinises it and forwards it to the Ministry; after approval, the IPFC pays the reimbursement.
Apply at: MSME Innovative (IPR) portal
Which documents are needed for MSME IPR Reimbursement?
- Udyam Registration
- Patent, trademark or design registration certificate
- Original bills, invoices or receipts
- Bank mandate form
- Self-declaration that no other Central or State reimbursement was claimed
Why are MSME IPR Reimbursement applications rejected?
- Same IP already reimbursed under another Central or State scheme
- Claim for renewal, assignment or correction costs (not covered)
- IP registered in an individual's name without a Udyam registration in that name
- Partner holds less than 51% of a partnership firm
Subsidy Setu's DPR preparation process addresses all common rejection points before filing.
Frequently asked questions about MSME IPR Reimbursement
- Is MSME IPR Reimbursement open?
- It is listed as open, but confirm the status before you apply: The MSME Innovative Scheme is part of MSME Champions, approved for 2021-22 to 2025-26 (to 31 March 2026). A Ministry of MSME memo of 2 April 2026 cites temporary continuation of schemes beyond 31 March 2026, up to 30 September 2026 or until the next scheme is approved, whichever is earlier; when we checked on 20 October 2026 we found no extension beyond that. The IPR reimbursement portal is still active, so confirm there before you rely on reimbursement. Status last verified: 20 Oct 2026.
- Who can apply for MSME IPR Reimbursement?
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Manufacturing, Service).
- What is the maximum benefit under MSME IPR Reimbursement?
- 100% of registration cost: up to ₹5 lakh per foreign patent, ₹1 lakh per Indian patent, ₹15,000 per design, ₹10,000 per trademark.
- How do I apply for MSME IPR Reimbursement?
- 1. After the IP is granted, file the reimbursement application on the MSME Innovative (IPR) portal. 2. An IP Facilitation Centre (IPFC) scrutinises it and forwards it to the Ministry; after approval, the IPFC pays the reimbursement. Apply at: MSME Innovative (IPR) portal.
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