Assistance for Intellectual Property Protection Support under Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives
Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Puducherry · Central government
The Puducherry Industries and Commerce Department funds industrial units with 50% subsidy up to ₹2 lakh for domestic and ₹5 lakh for international patents.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- ₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Released against milestones
About this scheme
The "Assistance for Intellectual Property Protection Support" forms part of the wider "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives" scheme, run by the Industries and Commerce Department of the Union Territory of Puducherry. It began on April 1, 2017, and operates throughout the UT of Puducherry, with the aim of reducing the financial load of intellectual property (IP) protection to support industrial growth.
The scheme targets Micro, Small, Medium, and Large Industries, helping them secure their intellectual assets both in India and abroad. It offers financial aid for patent-related expenses, covering costs such as application fees, so that innovations are not blocked by high registration charges. This support is intended to strengthen the competitive position of businesses and aid regional economic development, reflecting Puducherry's focus on encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship in its industrial base.
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
- Puducherry
- All Micro, Small, Medium, and Large Industries are eligible. - Investment must have been made on or after April 1, 2017. - The unit must provide at least 60% of total employment to people of the Union territory of Puducherry and maintain this for a specified period. - Eligible costs include fees paid to patent attorneys, patent service centres, and patent registration (excluding travel and hotel charges). - The industrial unit shall not transfer or dispose of fixed assets for 5 years from the date of application submission or subsidy disbursement, whichever is later. - Additional investments by new or existing units after availing the first claim are eligible for subsidy up to the ceiling limit. - Multiple units set up by the same person/group are eligible as separate entities if located differently and registered separately.
How to apply
- **Step 1: Registration** — The industrial unit must register its claim for the incentive or subsidy using the prescribed form, which is available on the official website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry. - **Step 2: Form Completion** — Complete every mandatory field in the application form and attach copies of all required documents. Where specified, ensure that all documents are self-attested. - **Step 3: Submission** — Submit the signed and duly filled application form, along with all supporting documents, to the concerned authority within the Directorate of Industries and Commerce. - **Step 4: Acknowledgment** — After submission, request and obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority. This receipt should contain key details, including the date and time of submission, and any applicable unique identification number. - **Post-Application Scrutiny** — Once submitted, the Directorate of Industries examines applications on a merit basis to determine the admissible quantum of incentive or subsidy. The results are then placed before the State Level Committee. - **Committee Recommendation** — The State Level Committee evaluates the merits of each case to confirm eligibility for the incentive or subsidy and recommends the amount to be granted to the unit.
How applications are assessed
The Directorate of Industries will examine each application on its merits to determine the amount of incentive, subsidy, or assistance that may be admissible. After this scrutiny, the applications are referred to the State Level Committee.
The State Level Committee then assesses the merits of every case to decide whether the unit qualifies for the incentive or subsidy. It subsequently recommends the quantum of incentive or subsidy that is admissible to the unit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum assistance available under this scheme?
The scheme reimburses 50% of the cost of obtaining a patent, up to ₹2,00,000 for a domestic patent and ₹5,00,000 for an international one.
When is the subsidy disbursed?
The subsidy is released once the patent is published or notified, and may be paid in one lump sum or in instalments, subject to fund availability.
Which types of industries are eligible for this support?
All Micro, Small, Medium, and Large Industries in the Union Territory of Puducherry qualify, provided their investment was made on or after April 1, 2017.
How is the subsidy disbursed to eligible units?
For units financed by banks or financial institutions, the subsidy is routed through them, either offset against outstanding loans or used for new fixed assets or working capital. Self-financed units receive the subsidy directly from the entrepreneur or the unit itself.
Are there any employment requirements for eligibility?
Yes, the industrial unit must employ at least 60% of its total workforce from Puducherry. This percentage must be upheld for the duration stated in an Affidavit.
What costs are covered for patent registration, and what is excluded?
Fees paid to patent attorneys, patent service centres, and patent registration fees qualify as eligible expenditure. Travel expenses and hotel charges are not covered.
Sectors
- Patent Subsidy
- Puducherry
- Intellectual Property
- Financial Assistance
- Msme Support
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.