UP IP Registration Reimbursement
By Government of Uttar Pradesh
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Quick Answer
Reimburses 50% of patent, copyright, trademark and GI registration costs, up to ₹1 Crore, for Uttar Pradesh industrial undertakings and R&D units with in-house R&D.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Government of Uttar Pradesh
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Registrations needed
- trademark registration
About this subsidy
Eligible industrial undertakings and standalone R&D units in Uttar Pradesh get 50% of their patent, copyright, trademark and Geographical Indicator registration costs reimbursed, up to ₹1 Crore. The IP must come from in-house R&D.
You must have been sanctioned Investment Promotion Subsidy. A standalone R&D unit must have been sanctioned incentives under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022.
Eligibility
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The Government of Uttar Pradesh supports startups and businesses through a set of state policies, each run by a different department. This page covers the startup policy, which gives grants, reimbursements and free incubation to early startups, and the MSME, IT, food processing,…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
What You Get
This program offers a 50% reimbursement for expenses related to the registration of Intellectual Property, specifically covering patents, copyrights, trademarks, and Geographical Indicators. The maximum reimbursement cap is set at ₹1 Crore. This financial support is designed to alleviate the costs associated with IP protection, enabling businesses to safeguard their innovations and focus on further research and development without significant financial strain on IP filing fees. The benefit directly supports the operational sustainability and growth of innovative industrial undertakings and R&D units within Uttar Pradesh.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
The selection and approval process for this reimbursement involves verification of the applicant's eligibility as an 'Eligible Industrial Undertaking' or 'Standalone R&D Unit' under the specified policy. The incurred expenditure for IP registration, along with proof that the IP resulted from in-house R&D, will be scrutinized by the designated authority. Claims are processed based on compliance with all terms and conditions of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022.
Application Process
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Review Policy
Thoroughly read the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022 for detailed guidelines.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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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.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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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.
Program templates & documents
Files the program publishes for applicants — download these and apply in the prescribed format.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of Intellectual Property are covered?
The program covers registration expenditures for patents, copyrights, trademarks, and Geographical Indicators.
What is the maximum reimbursement amount?
The maximum reimbursement is capped at ₹1 Crore (₹10,000,000).
What percentage of the expenditure will be reimbursed?
The Government will reimburse 50% of the eligible expenditure incurred for IP registration.
Who is eligible to apply for this reimbursement?
Eligible Industrial Undertakings that have been sanctioned an Investment Promotion Subsidy or Standalone R&D Units that have been sanctioned incentives under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022 are eligible.
Must the IP be a result of in-house R&D?
Yes, the patent, copyright, trademark, or Geographical Indicator must have resulted from your in-house Research & Development (R&D) activities.
How do I apply for this reimbursement?
The reimbursement can be claimed under the application process outlined within the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022. Applicants typically need to submit documentation of their expenditure and proof of IP registration to the designated authority.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
