Sikkim Patent Registration Incentive
By Commerce and Industries Department, Government of Sikkim
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Quick Answer
Reimbursement of patent filing costs up to INR 2 lakh (domestic) or INR 10 lakh (international) for registered companies.
About this subsidy
The Sikkim Industrial and Investment Policy 2024 reimburses registered companies for the actual cost of filing patents — up to INR 2 lakh for a domestic patent and up to INR 10 lakh for an international patent, provided the patent is filed or granted within the policy period. Eligible expenses include filing fees paid to the patent office, attorney fees, search fees and maintenance fees. Up to 75% of the eligible expense (or 75% of the ceiling) is reimbursed once the patent is filed, with the balance 25% released after grant; alternatively a company may claim 100% of eligible costs after the patent is granted. A single company can claim a maximum of five reimbursements, domestic or international, during the policy period.
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Subsidy providers
The Commerce and Industries Department of the Government of Sikkim is the state's industries department, based at Udyog Bhawan in Tadong, Gangtok. It runs the state's incentive policies for industrial units and micro, small and medium enterprises, and is the nodal agency for the…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
What You Get
Registered companies are reimbursed the actual cost of filing a patent — up to INR 2 lakh for a domestic patent and up to INR 10 lakh for an international patent. Filing fees, attorney fees, search fees and maintenance fees all count. 75% is released once the patent is filed and the remaining 25% after it is granted; a company may instead claim 100% of eligible costs after grant. Up to five reimbursements per company are allowed during the policy period.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
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File the patent
File a domestic or international patent within the policy period.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is reimbursed for a domestic patent?
Actual costs up to a maximum of INR 2 lakh.
And for an international patent?
Actual costs up to a maximum of INR 10 lakh.
When is the money released?
Up to 75% of eligible expense (or 75% of the ceiling) once the patent is filed, and the balance 25% after the patent is granted.
Can I claim everything after grant instead?
Yes — full reimbursement can be claimed after grant, in which case 100% of eligible costs are reimbursed subject to the ceiling.
What expenses count?
Filing fees paid to the patent office, attorney fees, search fees and maintenance fees.
How many patents can one company claim for?
A maximum of five reimbursements, domestic or international combined, during the policy period.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
