RIPS 2024 Startup Patent Reimbursement
By Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan
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Quick Answer
Startups in Rajasthan can claim up to 75% of patent acquisition costs, capped at INR 5 lakh, plus a state match on central GI and trademark assistance.
About this subsidy
For a young company, the first patent often costs more than the team can justify. The Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024 covers most of it: a startup can claim reimbursement of up to 75% of the costs of acquiring patents, up to INR 5 lakh.
On geographical indications and trademark registration, the State instead matches the financial assistance provided by the Government of India — so central support on a filing is doubled rather than replaced, and the state benefit is sized by whatever the centre sanctions.
Both are reimbursements against costs you have already paid, claimed under the RIPS 2024 process on Rajasthan's Rajnivesh single-window investment portal.
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Subsidy providers
The Industries & Commerce Department is a Government of Rajasthan department based in Jaipur. It runs the Vishwakarma Yuva Udyami Protsahan Yojana, a continuous subsidy for enterprises owned by young entrepreneurs, and it sets out further MSME subsidies and incentives in the…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹5L
What You Get
Up to three quarters of your patent acquisition cost is reimbursed, capped at INR 5 lakh — which for most Indian filings covers drafting, filing and prosecution outright. For geographical indications and trademarks, Rajasthan matches the financial assistance the Government of India provides, so a startup already using a central IP facilitation benefit gets a second, equal tranche from the state.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
No competitive selection. The department verifies the startup's eligibility, the IP filings and the costs claimed — and, for GI and trademarks, the central assistance being matched.
Application Process
- 1
File the IP application
Apply for the patent, GI or trademark and pay the filing costs.
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 my patent cost comes back?
Reimbursement up to 75% of the costs of acquiring patents, up to INR 5 lakh.
What about trademarks and geographical indications?
For those, the State matches the financial assistance provided by the Government of India.
Do I need DPIIT recognition?
The clause simply says startups; check the scheme's definition of an eligible startup when you apply through the portal.
Is the money paid upfront?
No — it is a reimbursement, so you pay the filing costs and claim afterwards.
Can I claim for more than one patent?
The clause states the support as up to 75% of costs subject to the INR 5 lakh ceiling; the ceiling governs what you can draw.
Where do I apply?
Through the RIPS 2024 application on Rajasthan's Rajnivesh single-window portal.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
