Patent Reimbursement (Indian)
UP Electronics Corporation Ltd (UPLC) · Central government
The StartinUP scheme reimburses up to ₹2 lakh for granted Indian patents filed by registered UP startups.
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 is a benefit offered under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020. It is administered by U.P. Electronics Corporation Limited (UPLC) through the StartinUP portal, which serves as the state's startup facilitation platform under the Department of IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
The scheme covers the professional and filing costs incurred by a UP-registered, StartinUP-recognised startup in obtaining an Indian patent, up to ₹2 lakh per patent. Reimbursement is disbursed only after the patent is granted, meaning the application has cleared examination and been formally awarded, not merely filed. This structure is intended to lessen the financial burden of pursuing IP protection for early-stage startups, who often postpone patent filing due to legal and prosecution expenses.
A parallel Patent Reimbursement (International) benefit, offering up to ₹10 lakh, operates under the same UPLC/StartinUP IP-support framework. A startup that secures both an Indian and a corresponding international patent on the same invention can claim both reimbursements.
For most startups, the primary obstacle to filing is not the concept of protecting IP but the upfront cost of attorney fees, prosecution, and examination, which can amount to tens of thousands of rupees for a single domestic filing before any revenue is generated. A reimbursement-after-grant model allows a founder to file with confidence, knowing that a successful grant recovers a meaningful portion of that cost, while still requiring the filing to reach a genuine grant rather than rewarding abandoned or rejected applications.
UPLC, the implementing agency, is a Government of Uttar Pradesh undertaking incorporated in 1974. It acts as the state's nodal agency 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 via the StartinUP portal. - Patent granted in India (not merely filed).
How to apply
Apply through the UP government's startup portal online.
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)?
Up to ₹2 lakh is reimbursed towards the cost of filing a granted Indian patent.
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 a claim until the application has been successfully approved.
Who can apply?
Startups registered and recognised under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020 through the StartinUP portal, with a patent filed in India, are eligible.
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 possess granted patents in each respective jurisdiction.
Where do I apply?
Through the StartinUP portal (startinup.up.gov.in), after completing startup registration. 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 a patent; the exact fee heads covered—statutory fees versus facilitator or attorney charges—vary by case, so confirm them directly with UPLC.
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.