Patent Reimbursement (Indian)
UP Electronics Corporation Ltd (UPLC) · Central government
The StartinUP-registered UP startup patent reimbursement scheme funds up to ₹2 lakh for granted Indian patents.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹2,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
About this scheme
The Patent Reimbursement (Indian) scheme operates under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020. U.P. Electronics Corporation Limited (UPLC) implements the benefit through the StartinUP portal, which serves as the state's startup facilitation platform under the Department of IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
A startup registered in Uttar Pradesh and recognised on StartinUP can claim reimbursement of professional and filing costs for an Indian patent, up to ₹2 lakh per patent. Payment occurs only after the patent is granted — once the application clears examination and is formally awarded, not at the filing stage. This structure lowers the financial barrier to IP protection for early-stage ventures, which often postpone patent filing due to legal and prosecution expenses.
The scheme complements the Patent Reimbursement (International) benefit, also administered by UPLC/StartinUP, which offers up to ₹10 lakh. A startup securing both an Indian and a corresponding international patent for the same invention may claim both reimbursements.
For most startups, the primary obstacle to filing is not the concept of protecting IP but the upfront expenditure on attorney fees, prosecution, and examination — costs that can reach tens of thousands of rupees for a single domestic filing before any revenue exists. A reimbursement-after-grant model enables founders to file with confidence, knowing a successful grant recovers a meaningful portion of that outlay, while also ensuring the filing is pursued to a genuine grant rather than abandoned or rejected.
UPLC, the implementing agency, is a Government of Uttar Pradesh undertaking incorporated in 1974. It acts as the state's nodal body for promoting IT and electronics industries, including the administration of startup ecosystem benefits under StartinUP.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Not restricted
- Registered and recognised under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020 through the StartinUP portal. - Patent granted (not merely filed) in India.
How to apply
Apply online via the UP government's startup portal.
Documents you will need
- Patent grant certificate
- Proof of patent filing/prosecution costs incurred
- StartinUP registration/recognition certificate
- Startup's bank account details for disbursement
Frequently asked questions
How much can I claim under Patent Reimbursement (Indian)?
The scheme reimburses up to ₹2 lakh for the cost of filing an Indian patent, provided the patent is granted.
Is the amount paid before or after the patent is granted?
Reimbursement is processed only after the patent is formally granted by the Indian Patent Office; UPLC will not consider claims for applications that are still pending or unsuccessful.
Who can apply?
Startups registered and recognised under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020 through the StartinUP portal are eligible, provided the patent has been filed in India.
Can I also claim the international patent reimbursement?
Yes — Patent Reimbursement (Indian) and Patent Reimbursement (International) are distinct benefits under the StartinUP IP-support scheme, and you may claim both if you hold granted patents in each respective jurisdiction.
Where do I apply?
Through the StartinUP portal (startinup.up.gov.in), once startup registration is complete. For assistance, contact UPLC's policy support desk at 0522-4130303 (ext. 302) or info@itpolicyup.gov.in.
Does the reimbursement cover attorney or facilitator fees, or only official filing fees?
The scheme reimburses the cost of successfully filing the patent; confirm the exact fee heads covered (statutory fees vs facilitator/attorney charges) with UPLC directly, as this can vary by case.
Details last verified on 7 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.