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Patent Filing Reimbursement Scheme

The objective of the "Patent Filing Reimbursement Scheme" is to provide Patent Filing Reimbursement to the eligible Information Technology Units in the State of Goa. A total reimbursement of up to ₹ 25,00,000 per unit for the expenses incurred towards the filing of patents during the policy period.

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About This Scheme

Launched in 2018, the "Patent Filing Reimbursement Scheme" is one of the "Information Technology Policy Schemes" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. The objective and the scope of this scheme is to provide Patent Filing Reimbursement to the eligible Information Technology Units in the State of Goa. A total reimbursement of up to ₹ 25,00,000 per unit for the expenses incurred towards the filing of patents during the policy period. All the New and Existing Units having their operations in Goa are eligible. The scheme has been framed as a part of Goa's IT Policy that envisages Goa as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT Units and a preferred destination for their investment and expansion.

Benefits

₹25.0 L

A total reimbursement of up to ₹ 25,00,000 per unit for the expenses incurred towards the filing of patents during the policy period.

₹2.5 L

This incentive shall be provided in the form of reimbursement of up to ₹ 2,50,000 for every successful domestic patent, and up to ₹ 5,00,000 for every successful international patent.

NOTE 1: The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.

NOTE 2: Units can avail this incentive for patents that are granted during the operation of the policy period.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Copy of Incorporation Certificate.
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Copy of New Unit Registration Document/Certificate.
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Copies of PAN, Aadhaar and GST TIN.
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Memorandum and Articles of Association.
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Copy of the First Bill Generated Showing the Date of Commencement of Operations or Other Relevant Document.
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Copies of Receipt(s)/Challan(s) Indicating Payment of Patent Filing Fee(s) by the Unit.
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Copy of the Patent Filing Application(s).
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Copy of Patent Registration or Other Equivalent.
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Copy of Previous Patent Filing Reimbursement Sanction Letter(s) Received, if Any.
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Udyog Aadhaar.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Incentive Application Receipt: D Application scrutiny as per checklist: D+30days Application approval by the Empowered Committee: D+60 days Issue of Regret Letter/Sanction Orders and Disbursement: D+90 days

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹25.0 L