Bihar Startup Policy 2022: Zero Patent Filing Cost Scheme — Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Zero Patent Filing Cost Scheme, startups must meet specific criteria:

• The startup must hold official certification under the Bihar Startup Policy. This certification process ensures that the venture aligns with the state's criteria for innovation, growth potential, and contribution to the local economy, directing support towards genuine early-stage businesses.
• The startup must be legally registered within the geographical boundaries of the state of Bihar. This ensures that the scheme's benefits are directed towards businesses actively contributing to Bihar's economic development and employment.
• The patent application for which reimbursement is sought must be filed directly in the startup's name. This criterion ensures that the intellectual property being protected is directly owned by the applicant startup, aligning the scheme's benefits with the startup's core innovation and preventing claims for patents held by individuals or other entities.

Bihar Startup Policy 2022: Zero Patent Filing Cost Scheme is open to startups at the idea, product and revenue stage. The programme is targeted at startups registered in Bihar.