Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Patent Registration /Trade Mark Registration

The "Assistance For Patent Registration/ Trade Mark Registration" sub-scheme operates under the "Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)" for the MSME sector. The Department of Industries, U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu launched it on 3rd July, 2015, for a five-year term. Its validity was subsequently extended from 20th May, 2022, and it will remain in force until 19th May, 2027.

The parent IPS aims to support MSMEs by offering incentives and assistance, shielding them from market fluctuations, and fostering their growth. It also seeks to increase women's participation in business, reduce local unemployment, and encourage industries to hire resident workers. The specific sub-scheme provides direct financial aid to eligible individuals and legal entities for securing patent or trademark registration for products or processes developed during the policy period, thereby promoting innovation and competitive strength among local MSMEs.

**Registration Process:** - Go to the Registration page on the Official Website. - Fill in the necessary details and select "Register". - Confirm your email address through the verification link sent to your inbox (check the spam folder if it does not appear). - Open the provided link/URL or copy it into your browser to finish account verification. - Use "111111" as the OTP to verify your mobile number. Your login credentials will be sent to the email address you registered with.

**Application Process:** - Access the user Login page on the Official Website. - Enter your registered Mobile Number along with the PIN sent to your email, then select "Log In". - In the left side menu bar, choose the “Departments & Services” tab. - Scroll down to “District Industries Centre DD & DNH” and select “Click Here” to apply for “Investment Promotion Scheme : 2022 to 2027 (20 May 2022 to 19 May 2027)”. - A “Common Application Form” will appear. Complete all required fields and upload every mandatory document. - After filling in the information, review all entries and select "Submit" to finish the application.

Applications submitted via the Single Window Portal are initially reviewed by the District Industries Centre to confirm that they are complete and meet the fundamental eligibility requirements. Following this, eligible applications proceed to a thorough assessment, during which the costs incurred for patent or trademark registration are verified against the scheme's provisions. Once the verification is successful and the competent authority grants approval, the financial assistance is released and transferred to the applicant's specified bank account.