Subsidy for Asset Creation for Intellectual Property: Subsidy on the Cost of Trade Mark Registration or Geographical Indications (GI) in India or Abroad

The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, runs this scheme to support innovation and lower the cost MSMEs face when protecting their intellectual property. It provides a direct subsidy covering expenses tied to Trade Mark Registration or Geographical Indications (GI), in India as well as abroad, so that manufacturing MSMEs in Tamil Nadu can set their offerings apart and compete more effectively. Intellectual property is increasingly seen as a key asset for business growth and market leadership.

Claims up to ₹1,00,000 need no additional documents, which keeps the reimbursement process simple for beneficiaries. The support extends beyond application costs to include first-time maintenance fees, giving assistance across the early stages of IP protection.

The scheme is intended to build an ecosystem of innovation in the state, encouraging MSMEs to develop, protect and use their intellectual assets for sustainable development and economic prosperity.

1. Go to the [Official Website/Portal](https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in) run by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, to start your application. All applications are routed through this online portal. 2. Create an account by selecting 'Login / Registration' from the top ribbon. Enter the mandatory personal details accurately — Name, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Email ID, and Mobile Number. While registering, set a new password meeting the stated criteria: at least 8 characters, with a minimum of one upper case letter, one lower case letter, and one numeric character. Type in the captcha code and click 'Register' to finish this step. 3. After registering, open the [Login Page](https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/registration.php), click 'Login', and key in the credentials sent to your registered Email ID and Mobile Number. 4. On successful login, go to the 'Schemes' section in the top ribbon and pick the relevant IP subsidy scheme from the dropdown menu. Then click 'Apply Online' followed by 'New Application'. 5. Complete every mandatory field in the [Application Form](https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/incentives/patent_trade.php) with accurate details about your enterprise and the IP registration for which the subsidy is sought. Go through all the entries carefully, accept the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, and click 'Proceed'. Make a note of the unique reference number shown on screen — you will need it for tracking later. 6. For document upload, hover over 'Schemes' again in the top ribbon and click 'Upload Documents'. On the page that opens, enter the Application ID you noted earlier and click 'Submit'. You will then be asked to upload all mandatory documents in the prescribed format and size. Once uploaded, use the 'View' option to check that the documents are correct before final submission. 7. Lastly, tick all the checkboxes at the bottom of the screen to confirm your acknowledgement, then click 'Submit Application'. A confirmation message about the successful submission of your online application to the General Manager / District Industries Centre (DIC) / Regional Joint Director (RJD) will be sent to your registered mobile phone. 8. (Optional) You can track your application status [here](https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/incentives/app_track.php?id=Track%20Your%20Status) at any time. The portal may also send email or SMS updates about your application status.