Scheme Name: Zero Cost for filing patents - Domestic and Foreign

State: Bihar

Description of the Scheme: IP can be unique selling proposition (USP) of the product or service allowing high entry barrier for startups to grow faster than competitors. Investors weigh IPs heavily and create good value for venture.

Target group :

Sector of the Scheme:

Eligibility Criteria:

Nature & Mode of Assistance: Nature & Mode of Assistance Encourage registration of IPRs by Startups and provide facilitation support for protection and commercialisation of IPRs, Government:
a. Bear all cost associated towards filing domestic patents.
b. Provide additional financial assistance in form of reimbursement for awarded foreign patents towards filing fees.

"Financial Information (Subsidy, low interest rate, etc.)":

"Other Assistance (Procurement of machinery, Technology /Marketing, International Cooperation, etc.)":

How to apply: Visit the District Industry Commission

Whom to Contact: District Office of Industries/DIC