Launched in 2018, the “Patent Filing Reimbursement Scheme” is one of the “Information Technology Policy Schemes” by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. The objective and the scope of this scheme is to provide Patent Filing Reimbursement to the eligible Information Technology Units in the State of Goa. A total reimbursement of up to ₹ 25,00,000 per unit for the expenses incurred towards the filing of patents during the policy period. All the New and Existing Units having their operations in Goa are eligible. The scheme has been framed as a part of Goa’s IT Policy that envisages Goa as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT Units and a preferred destination for their investment and expansion.

Benefits

A total reimbursement of up to ₹ 25,00,000 per unit for the expenses incurred towards the filing of patents during the policy period. This incentive shall be provided in the form of reimbursement of up to ₹ 2,50,000 for every successful domestic patent, and up to ₹ 5,00,000 for every successful international patent.

NOTE 1: The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.
NOTE 2: Units can avail this incentive for patents that are granted during the operation of the policy period.

Eligibility

1. All the new and existing units must have their operations in Goa.
2. The applicant must be one of the below:
   • Proprietorship Firm
   • Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
   • Public Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
   • Registered Partnership Firm incorporated under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (or equivalent)
   • Limited Liability Partnership incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (or equivalent)
3. The bank accounts of the unit and/or its partner(s)/director(s) should be linked to Aadhaar.

Exclusion

The units availing similar financial incentives under any other policy of the Government of Goa are not eligible for availing benefits under this scheme.

Application Process

Online

• Step 1: Visit the Official Web Portal of Goa Online. At the top right corner, click “Register”.
• Step 2: On the next page, verify your Email ID and Mobile Number using OTP. You will be redirected to the Registration Page.
• Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields of the registration form. Create a Login Name and a strong Password. Carefully read the Declaration and the Terms & Conditions, and tick the checkboxes. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click “Register/Signup”.
• Step 4: Login to the website using your Login Name and Password. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click “Login”.
• Step 5: In the top ribbon, click on “Services”, then click on “IT Services”. Click on the name of the scheme. You will be taken to the application form for the scheme. Fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents.
• Step 6: Submit the application. A unique registration number will be generated. Note this number for future reference.

NOTE: The applicant can apply for this scheme on a quarterly/bi-annually/annual basis after incurring the relevant expenditure.

Disbursement Timeline

• Incentive Application Receipt: D
• Application scrutiny as per checklist: D+30days
• Application approval by the Empowered Committee: D+60 days
• Issue of Regret Letter/Sanction Orders and Disbursement: D+90 days

Documents Required

1. Copy of Incorporation Certificate.
2. Copy of New Unit Registration Document/Certificate.
3. Copies of PAN, Aadhaar and GST TIN.
4. Memorandum and Articles of Association.
5. Copy of the First Bill Generated Showing the Date of Commencement of Operations or Other Relevant Document.
6. Copies of Receipt(s)/Challan(s) Indicating Payment of Patent Filing Fee(s) by the Unit.
7. Copy of the Patent Filing Application(s).
8. Copy of Patent Registration or Other Equivalent.
9. Copy of Previous Patent Filing Reimbursement Sanction Letter(s) Received, if Any.
10. Udyog Aadhaar.