Gujarat MSME Patent Registration Assistance — 75% Reimbursed — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Gujarat MSME Patent Registration Assistance — 75% Reimbursed — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
How much money can I get back under this scheme?
You receive a reimbursement of 75% of your patent registration costs, subject to a ceiling of ₹25,00,000 per applicant or enterprise. That maximum applies to a single applicant, so the actual payout depends on what you actually spent.
Which expenses does the reimbursement cover?
It covers the official fees paid to register the patent, and also the professional charges of the attorney or agent who handled the filing. Attorney fees have their own caps: up to ₹50,000 for a domestic patent, and up to ₹2,00,000 per country for an international one.
Does the government take equity in my business for this support?
No. This is a reimbursement subsidy, not an investment, so no shares or ownership stake change hands. The department simply refunds a portion of money you have already spent on registering your patent.
When do I need to submit my reimbursement claim?
Your application has to be filed within one year from the date your patent is published or notified. Missing that one-year window means losing the claim, even if the patent itself was registered inside the policy period.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any individual or legal entity engaged in innovation and product or process development can apply. The patent must have been registered between August 7, 2020 and August 6, 2025, and the reimbursement request must be submitted within one year of the patent's publication or notification.
How is the money actually paid out?
Payment comes in two stages linked to your patent's progress. The first 50% is released after the patent is published or notified, and the remaining 50% is released once you receive the patent certificate.
What costs are excluded from the scheme?
Travel and accommodation expenses are explicitly not covered. Only the registration-related costs described in the scheme — official fees and capped attorney charges — are eligible for reimbursement.
Do I need DPIIT startup recognition or MSME registration to claim?
The scheme's stated conditions focus on the applicant being an individual or legal entity working on innovation and on the patent having been registered within the policy period. DPIIT recognition is not listed among the published requirements, so eligibility turns on the scheme's own criteria rather than a startup certificate.
How do I apply for the reimbursement?
Applications go through Gujarat's Investor Facilitation Portal. You begin by registering as a new investor on the portal, fill in the form and submit it, then verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox. After verification, log back in with your registered email and password, enter the required details and upload the mandatory documents relating to your business and your patent.
Is there a fixed last date to apply?
No. The scheme runs on a rolling basis with no single closing date for applications. However, two time limits still matter: your patent must have been registered between August 7, 2020 and August 6, 2025, and your claim must be filed within one year of its publication or notification.
Who offers Gujarat MSME Patent Registration Assistance — 75% Reimbursed?
Gujarat MSME Patent Registration Assistance — 75% Reimbursed is offered by Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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