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Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance for Patent Registration

The "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" launched by the Industries and Mines Department aims to position Gujarat as a global business hub, promoting sustainable manufacturing, MSME growth, and export competitiveness.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Industries and Mines Department

Scheme for: Infra

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Scheme open date: 2020-08-07

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Intellectual property rights and patents

Target beneficiaries: Business Entity, Industries

Tags: Business, Entrepreneurship, MSMEs, Start Up

Details

The "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive.
The component "Assistance for Patent Registration" provides financial support to individuals and legal entities for obtaining patent registration.

Benefits

  • - Financial Support: 75% reimbursement of patent registration expenses up to a maximum ₹25,00,000/- per applicant/enterprise. - Attorney Fee Cap: ₹50,000/- (domestic), ₹2,00,000/- per country (international). > Disbursement:
  • 50% after patent publication/notification 50% after receiving the patent certificate. > Note: Expenses related to travel and accommodation are not covered
  • Financial Support: 75% reimbursement of patent registration expenses up to a maximum ₹25,00,000/- per applicant/enterprise. - Attorney Fee Cap: ₹50,000/- (domestic), ₹2,00,000/- per country (international).

Disbursement:

  • 50% after patent publication/notification.
  • 50% after receiving the patent certificate.

Note: Expenses related to travel and accommodation are not covered.

Eligibility

  • Any individual or legal entity involved in innovation and product/process development.
  • The patent must be registered within the policy period.
  • The application must be submitted within one year from the date of publication/notification of the patent.

Exclusions


Application Process

Online

Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "New Investor Registration" to access the registration form.
Step-2: Fill in the Registration Form. Click on "Submit".
Step-3: Verify the E-mail ID using the link sent on your registered E-mail ID.
Step-4: After verification, you will be registered successfully.

Post-Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "Login".
Step-2: Enter the email address and password you used during registration.
Step-3: Click the "Login" button to access your account.
Step-4: Now fill in the required details and mandatory documents about your business to complete the application process.

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Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

Definitions

  • Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise
  • New Enterprise
  • Existing Enterprise
  • Expansion
  • Gross Fixed Capital Investment (GFCI)
  • Forward integration, Backward Integration and Diversification
  • Term Loan
  • Pipeline Enterprises

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status