Punjab MSME Patent Reimbursement
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Punjab refunds 75% of an MSME's patent registration expenses — up to INR 10 lakh for a domestic patent and INR 20 lakh for an international one.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹20L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Punjab
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this subsidy
Clause 12.8 D(14) of Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 reimburses 75% of the expenses an MSME incurs registering a patent. The ceiling is INR 10 lakh for a domestic patent and INR 20 lakh for an international patent, claimable once during the validity period of the policy. International filings — PCT national phase entries across several jurisdictions, with attorney and translation costs in each — are where the higher ceiling matters, since those routinely run past what a small manufacturer would otherwise spend on IP.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Industries & Commerce is the Government of Punjab's department that runs the Punjab Start-up Cell. The Cell is headed by the Director of Industries and Commerce and acts as a single point of contact for the state's startup policy. The department is based at…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹20L
What You Get
Three quarters of patent registration expenses come back, with two ceilings: INR 10 lakh for a domestic patent and INR 20 lakh for an international one. The claim covers the expenses of registration, and can be made once during the validity period of the policy.
- 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 the cost is reimbursed?
75% of the expenses incurred on patent registration.
What are the ceilings?
A maximum of INR 10 lakh for a domestic patent and INR 20 lakh for an international patent.
How often can I claim?
Once during the validity period of the policy.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
