UP Patent Filing Cost Reimbursement — Up to ₹10 Lakh for IT/ITeS Units — Frequently Asked Questions

A unit can claim up to ₹5 lakh for a domestic patent and up to ₹10 lakh for an international patent. Within those ceilings, the reimbursement can cover as much as the full 100% of what the unit really spent on filing.

The scheme covers up to 100% of the actual filing cost, but the claim is subject to the caps of ₹5 lakh for domestic patents and ₹10 lakh for international patents. Only patents that have already been awarded can be claimed against.

The unit has to be located in Uttar Pradesh and must belong to the IT or ITeS sector. A new unit additionally needs a minimum Fixed Capital Investment of ₹2 crore. On top of that, the patent itself must have been awarded — a pending application is not enough.

The policy is framed to support both new and existing units in the IT and ITeS space. The stated requirement of a minimum ₹2 crore Fixed Capital Investment is attached to new units.

Neither. This is purely a reimbursement of patent filing costs. No equity stake is taken by the government and the amount does not have to be repaid, which makes the support equity-free and non-repayable.

Yes. Reimbursement applies only to patents that have been awarded. You cannot claim against a patent that is still at the filing or examination stage, and the claim covers the actual filing costs you incurred.

Yes. Both domestic patents filed within India and international patents are covered, with the higher ceiling of ₹10 lakh applying to international filings.

The eligibility conditions published for this scheme centre on the unit's location in Uttar Pradesh, the ₹2 crore Fixed Capital Investment threshold for new units, and the awarded status of the patent. DPIIT or MSME registration does not appear among the listed conditions.

Expect to provide proof that the unit is located in Uttar Pradesh, evidence of the minimum ₹2 crore Fixed Capital Investment, copies of the awarded patents, and documentation of the actual filing costs incurred. It is advisable to retain all original receipts and official correspondence relating to the patent application and award.

There is no fixed deadline — applications are accepted on a rolling, always-open basis. Start by studying the detailed guidelines in the IT and ITeS Policy of Uttar Pradesh 2022, then submit a formal application to the designated implementing department. The application is made online at niveshmitra.up.gov.in. The scheme remains active for as long as the 2022 policy holds, unless it is updated, superseded or discontinued.

UP Patent Filing Cost Reimbursement — Up to ₹10 Lakh for IT/ITeS Units is offered by Government of Uttar Pradesh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.