Bihar Textile Patent Subsidy 2022
By Department of Industries, Government of Bihar
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Quick Answer
Bihar reimburses textile and leather units 50% of patent registration expenditure, up to ₹10 lakh per patent.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Bihar
- Registrations needed
- trademark registration
About this subsidy
Under the Bihar Textile & Leather Policy, 2022 (incentive 5), Category A and B textile and leather units can claim back half of what they spend on registering a patent. The reimbursement is capped at ₹10 lakh per patent, and within that, expenditure on filing the patent, attorney fees and patent tracking is capped at ₹4 lakh. The total patent subsidy a unit can draw is ₹10 lakh.
The incentive is administered by the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar and is claimed under the policy's standard application process through the state single window.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Industries, Government of Bihar is the state department that owns the Bihar Start-up Policy 2022 and the Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojanas. It sits in Vikas Bhawan, part of the New Secretariat in Patna. Start-ups apply for the policy's schemes through the Startup…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
What You Get
Reimbursement of 50% of the expenditure incurred on patent registration, subject to a maximum of ₹10 lakh per patent. Within that ceiling, a maximum of ₹4 lakh is payable against filing costs, attorney fees and patent tracking. The maximum total patent subsidy per unit is ₹10 lakh.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much of my patent cost does Bihar reimburse?
50% of the expenditure incurred, subject to a maximum of ₹10 lakh per patent.
Is there a separate limit on attorney and filing fees?
Yes. A maximum of ₹4 lakh is payable for expenditure on filing of the patent, attorney fees, patent tracking and similar costs.
Can I claim for more than one patent?
The policy caps the maximum total patent subsidy at ₹10 lakh per unit.
Who is eligible?
Category A and Category B textile and leather units covered by the Bihar Textile & Leather Policy, 2022.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
