Nagaland IP & Patent Cost Reimbursement
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland
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Quick Answer
Nagaland reimburses 100% of intellectual property, GI tag and patent filing costs for new enterprises set up in the State.
About this subsidy
Clause 6.14 of NTIIP 2025 removes the cost barrier to protecting intellectual property. The State provides 100% of the cost of intellectual property, GI tag and patent filing to all new enterprises set up in Nagaland. Full cost coverage is unusually generous — most State policies cap IP support at a percentage or a rupee ceiling — and it is particularly relevant for Nagaland producers pursuing GI registration for local products. The policy clause states the rate only and does not set a rupee ceiling.
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland, is the state department that promotes industry, trade and enterprise in Nagaland. It was established in 1965 and works from Kohima through the Directorate of Industries & Commerce and its District Industries…
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What You Get
100% of the cost of intellectual property, GI tag and patent filing is provided to new enterprises set up in Nagaland. There is no rupee ceiling stated in the clause, so the whole filing cost is covered — useful both for product patents and for GI registration of Nagaland-origin products.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
The Department verifies the unit's status as a new enterprise and the documented filing costs before reimbursing them in full.
Application Process
- 1
File the IP application
The enterprise files for a patent, GI tag or other IP and pays the cost.
You - 2
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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 the filing cost is covered?
100% of the cost of intellectual property, GI tag and patent filing.
Is there a rupee cap?
The clause states 100% of the cost and does not specify a rupee ceiling.
Does GI registration qualify?
Yes — GI tag filing cost is explicitly named alongside IP and patent filing.
Who can claim?
All new enterprises set up in the State of Nagaland.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
