UP IP Registration Reimbursement — 50% Back up to ₹1 Crore — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about UP IP Registration Reimbursement — 50% Back up to ₹1 Crore — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does the UP IP Registration Reimbursement actually give?
The scheme returns 50% of the eligible amount you have spent on registering intellectual property. The total payout is capped at ₹1 Crore (₹10,000,000).
Which types of intellectual property are covered?
Four categories qualify: patents, copyrights, trademarks and Geographical Indicators. Registrations outside these categories are not covered by the scheme.
Who is eligible to claim this reimbursement?
Two types of applicant qualify. The first is an Eligible Industrial Undertaking that has been sanctioned an Investment Promotion Subsidy. The second is a Standalone R&D Unit that has been sanctioned incentives under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022.
Do I need a prior sanction before applying for the reimbursement?
Yes. The reimbursement is tied to already being inside the policy's incentive framework. An industrial undertaking needs a sanctioned Investment Promotion Subsidy, and a standalone R&D unit needs incentives sanctioned under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022.
Does the intellectual property have to come from my own research?
Yes. The patent, copyright, trademark or Geographical Indicator must be the outcome of your in-house research and development activities, and you will need to show proof of that during verification.
Is there a last date to submit a claim?
No. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline. In practice you file once you have incurred the registration expenditure and have the supporting documents ready.
Does the scheme take equity or a stake in my company?
No. This is a subsidy-style reimbursement of expenses you have already paid, so it is non-dilutive and you do not give up any shares or ownership in your business.
What documents are needed for the claim?
You will need proof of the expenditure incurred on IP registration and the registration certificates for the patent, copyright, trademark or Geographical Indicator, along with any forms or affidavits required under the policy. The exact requirements are set out in the policy document.
How and where do I apply?
Claims are submitted through the designated portal or office specified by the policy, after which the documents and eligibility are verified. The application link for this scheme points to the state's Nivesh Mitra portal at https://niveshmitra.up.gov.in/. It is worth reading the relevant provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022 in full before filing.
I am not an industrial undertaking with an Investment Promotion Subsidy. Can I still apply?
The other route is as a Standalone R&D Unit with incentives sanctioned under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022. There is no third eligibility category under this scheme.
Is DPIIT recognition required for UP IP Registration Reimbursement — 50% Back up to ₹1 Crore?
No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for UP IP Registration Reimbursement — 50% Back up to ₹1 Crore, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.
Who offers UP IP Registration Reimbursement — 50% Back up to ₹1 Crore?
UP IP Registration Reimbursement — 50% Back up to ₹1 Crore is offered by Government of Uttar Pradesh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
How do I apply for UP IP Registration Reimbursement — 50% Back up to ₹1 Crore?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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