The scheme "Subsidy for Asset Creation for Intellectual Property: Patent Registration" by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, is introduced to incentivize MSMEs to innovate and create intellectual property in India and Abroad as a differentiator.
Subsidy for Asset Creation for Intellectual Property: Patent Registration - Introduction
The scheme "Subsidy for Asset Creation for Intellectual Property: Patent Registration" by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, is introduced to incentivize MSMEs to innovate and create intellectual property in India and Abroad as a differentiator. No documents are required to avail of the benefits for reimbursement upto ₹1,00,000.
Benefits
75% subsidy on the cost of filing of the application for Patent Registration including the cost of the first-time maintenance fee of the granted application, subject to a maximum of ₹ 3,00,000 per Patent registered.
Eligibility
All new and existing micro, small, and medium manufacturing enterprises located anywhere in Tamil Nadu.
Application Process
- Step 1: Registration Visit the msmeonline.tn.gov.in of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. In the top ribbon, click "Login / Registration".
- In the registration form, fill in the mandatory details accurately: Name, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Create a new password. The password must contain a minimum of 8 characters, 1 Upper Case Letter, 1 Lower Case Letter, and 1 Numeric Field.
- Fill in the captcha code, and click "Register".
Step 2: Login Visit the Login Page and click "Login", and then fill in the credentials received on your registered Email ID and the registered Mobile Number.
- Step 3: Form Filling After successfully logging in, hover over "Schemes" in the top ribbon, and then click on the concerned scheme from the dropdown.
- On the next page, hover over "Apply Online" in the top ribbon, and then click on "New Application" from the dropdown.
- Fill in all the mandatory fields of the Application Form. Carefully review all the information provided, acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, and then click "Proceed".
- Note down the reference number appearing on the screen and then click "Close".
- Step 4: Upload Documents Now, hover over "Schemes" in the top ribbon, and then click "Upload Documents" from the dropdown.
- On the next page, provide the Application ID and click "Submit".
- On the next page, upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
- After uploading the documents, click "View" to verify the documents uploaded for correctness.
- Step 5: Submission Fill in all the checkboxes appearing at the bottom of the screen and then click "Submit Application".
- The message regarding the submission of the online application to GM/DIC / RJD will be received on your mobile phone.
(Optional) Step 6: Track Application Status You can check the status of your application here. The portal may provide updates via email or SMS regarding your application status.
Time Limit for Filing Application Within 6 months from the date of obtaining Patent/Trade Mark Registration/Geographical Indications (GI).