Maharashtra IPR Cost Reimbursement
Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra · Central government
Maharashtra government scheme reimbursing eligible industrial units for patent, copyright, trademark and GI registration expenses.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹10,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Government of Maharashtra operates the Reimbursement of IPR Cost scheme as part of the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025. The scheme extends financial support towards intellectual property registration, with the objective of promoting research, innovation and sustainable industrial practices within the state. By offsetting part of the cost of protecting innovations and creative works, it reduces the financial load on businesses.
Patents, copyrights, trademarks and Geographical Indications (GI) registrations all fall within the scheme's coverage.
Industrial units that were set up during the policy period and have incurred genuine expenditure on securing IPR, whether in India or abroad, are eligible for support under the scheme.
Through this measure, Maharashtra seeks to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and improve the competitiveness of its industries by protecting their intellectual assets.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Maharashtra
- The unit must be established within the policy period. - The unit must incur expenditure on patent, copyright, trademark and GI registration.
How to apply
- **Check eligibility**: Begin by confirming that your unit satisfies the conditions, in particular that it was set up during the period covered by the policy and has incurred IPR expenses that qualify. - **Assemble paperwork**: Bring together every document required, such as evidence of IPR registration (a patent grant certificate or trademark registration certificate, for instance), itemised invoices and receipts covering all expenses incurred, and proof that the unit was established and operates in Maharashtra. - **Reach the application portal**: Government schemes of this kind usually accept applications online, either through the MAITRI portal (Maharashtra Industry, Trade and Investment Facilitation Cell) or the website of the department concerned. Go to the section dealing with industrial incentives or IPR support. - **Fill in the application form**: Enter all required particulars in the online form without error, making sure every claim is backed by the documents you have gathered. - **Upload the supporting documents**: Attach scanned copies of all documents the application guidelines call for. - **File the application**: After the details are entered and the documents attached, submit the application. An acknowledgement carrying a reference number for tracking is normally issued. - **Verification and approval**: The department concerned examines and verifies the application and the accompanying documents. Site visits or further requests for information may form part of this stage. - **Disbursement**: Once verification and approval are complete, the reimbursement amount you are eligible for is paid into the bank account you have registered.
Frequently asked questions
What is an 'eligible unit' for this reimbursement scheme?
An eligible unit is generally an industrial or business entity set up within the policy period of the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025. Detailed guidelines for the policy set out the specific criteria, which typically cover legal status, operations based in Maharashtra, and compliance with state regulations.
Which types of IPR expenses are covered under this scheme?
Yes. The scheme covers costs relating to patent, copyright, trademark and Geographical Indication (GI) registration, allowing Maharashtra-based businesses to protect a broad range of intellectual assets.
What are the maximum reimbursement limits?
Domestic IPR registration expenses are reimbursed up to ₹2 Lakh, while international IPR registration expenses are reimbursed up to ₹10 Lakhs. These limits apply per unit for expenses incurred during the policy period.
Is there a specific deadline to apply for this reimbursement?
Under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025, reimbursement covers expenses incurred during the policy period, so the application window runs continuously rather than closing on a single deadline. Apply as soon as your IPR costs are incurred and your documentation is ready.
How can I apply for the IPR cost reimbursement?
Applications are normally submitted online through the concerned state's industrial development or investment facilitation portal, such as MAITRI, with proof of IPR registration, expense receipts, unit establishment documents and any other evidence the scheme guidelines require.
What is the typical timeline for receiving the reimbursement?
Disbursement timelines vary with application volume and administrative processing; once a complete application with all required documents is submitted, the claim undergoes verification and approval by the designated authority. No exact timeline is specified, but applicants can generally expect the process to take a few weeks to several months.
Sectors
- Ipr
- Patent
- Copyright
- Trademark
- Gi Registration
- Maharashtra
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.