Subsidy for Asset Creation for Intellectual Property: Subsidy on the Cost of Trade Mark Registration or Geographical Indications (GI) in India or Abroad
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The scheme "Subsidy for Asset Creation for Intellectual Property: Subsidy on the Cost of Trade Mark Registration or Geographical Indications (GI) in India or Abroad" is introduced to incentivize MSMEs to innovate and create intellectual property in India and Abroad as a differentiator.

Benefits:
50% subsidy on the cost of applying for Trade Mark Registration including the cost of the first-time maintenance fee of the granted application, subject to a maximum of ₹ 25, 000/- per Trade Mark or Geographical Indications registered.

Eligibility:
All new and existing micro, small and medium manufacturing enterprises including clusters located anywhere in Tamil Nadu.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: RegistrationVisit the Official Website/Portal of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. In the top ribbon, click "Login / Registration".
In the registration form, fill in the mandatory details accurately, Name, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Create a new password. The password must contain a minimum of 8 characters, 1 Upper Case Letter, 1 Lower Case Letter, and 1 Numeric Field.
Fill in the captcha code, and click "Register".
Step 2: LoginVisit the Login Page and click "Login", and then fill in the credentials received on your registered Email ID and the registered Mobile Number.
Step 3: Form FillingAfter successfully logging in, hover over "Schemes" in the top ribbon, and then click on the concerned scheme from the dropdown.
On the next page, hover over "Apply Online" in the top ribbon, and then click on "New Application" from the dropdown.
Fill in all the mandatory fields of the Application Form. Carefully review all the information provided, acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, and then click "Proceed".
Note down the reference number appearing on the screen and then click "Close".
Step 4: Upload DocumentsNow, hover over "Schemes" in the top ribbon, and then click "Upload Documents" from the dropdown.
On the next page, provide the Application ID and click "Submit".
On the next page, upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
After uploading the documents, click "View" to verify the documents uploaded for correctness.
Step 5: SubmissionFill in all the checkboxes appearing at the bottom of the screen and then click "Submit Application".
The message regarding the submission of the online application to GM/DIC / RJD will be received on your mobile phone.
(Optional) Step 6: Track Application Status
You can check the status of your application here. The portal may provide updates via email or SMS regarding your application status.
Time Limit for Filing ApplicationWithin 3 months after the completion of the financial year for the claim of the previous year.

Documents Required:
Copy of UDYAM Registration Certificate.
Copy of Products Registered under Trade Mark Registration as per Trade Marks Act 1999 "TM Act".
Copy of Patent Registered and Issued by the Competitive Authority as per Indian Patent Act 1970.
Copy of the Registered Goods under the Geographical Indication of Goods Registration and Protection Act, 1999.
Self-Certified Statement on Expenditure Incurred for Obtaining Geographical Registration with a Copy of the Bills/Vouchers and Receipt, etc. In Case of Non-Availability of Receipts, the Bank Scroll That Shows the Payment Details.
Copy of Loan Sanction Letter, if Availed, for Obtaining the Registration Purpose from Bank/Financial Institutions.
Copy of Invoices and Receipts for the Payment Made.
Advance Stamped Receipt.
*The file type should be PDF (.pdf). The file size should be less than 200 kb.