§1Who it is for

  • Registered companies

Useful if

Start-ups and R&D firms.

Do not spend time on it if

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§2Eligibility

  1. Patent filed or granted within policy period
  2. Max five reimbursements per company in policy period

§3Benefits

  • Actual cost up to ₹2 lakh per domestic patent and ₹10 lakh per international patent (filing, attorney, search, maintenance fees)
  • 75% paid on filing, 25% on grant; or 100% after grant

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. In addition to GoI schemes

§5Documents

Not published

The guideline does not list the documents. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    Register under SIIP with Commerce & Industries Department; online application with DPR (portal to be developed)

  2. 2

    Committee grants registration/in-principle approval considering budget

  3. 3

    Claims up to ₹1 crore: Steering Committee (Secretary, C&I), FIFO; above ₹1 crore: Empowered Committee (Chief Secretary)

  4. 4

    Incentive paid by e-transfer through State Bank of Sikkim; APR for 5 years

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Covers attorney fees

Demerits

  • No procedure notified

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Sources

  1. Sikkim Industrial and Investment Policy 2024 - Commerce & Industries Department (copy hosted on NEDFi Databank)

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.