The Kerala Patent Support Scheme 2025 is a helpful program by the Kerala Government under the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM). It supports startups and student entrepreneurs from Kerala by providing financial help when they successfully get patents for their inventions. If you want to patent your idea, this scheme can assist you with some of the costs.
Overview of Kerala Patent Support Scheme 2025
This scheme is mainly for Kerala residents and started to support startup founders and students who apply for patents. It offers reimbursement for patent-related expenses like consultation fees. For each Indian patent granted, you can get up to Rs. 2 lakh back. For international patents, you may get up to Rs. 10 lakh reimbursement in a single area of your invention.
The process includes filing the patent application, prosecution, and receiving the patent grant. You can apply online anytime through the KSUM official website. Applications submitted before the 20th of each month will be processed that same month, while later applications will be processed the following month.
Details of KSUM Patent Support Scheme
| Scheme Name | Kerala Patent Support Scheme |
| Launched by | Kerala State Government |
| Purpose | Financial support for patent costs |
| Who can apply | Kerala citizens – startups and students |
| Application | Online on official site |
| Website | startupmission.kerala.gov.in |
Goals of the Patent Support Scheme
The main goal is to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in Kerala by helping startups and student inventors get patents without worrying about high costs. It covers patents filed after November 9, 2015, and aims to boost new ideas turning into real businesses in the state.
Benefits of Kerala Patent Support Scheme 2025
- Get financial help of Rs. 2 lakh for each Indian patent obtained.
- Receive up to Rs. 10 lakh reimbursement for each international patent granted.
- This scheme covers only patents; trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual properties are not included.
- Costs like provisional filings, patent searches, claim preparation, fast tracking fees, appeals, and renewals are not covered.
Who is Eligible for this Scheme?
- Only patents filed after November 9, 2015, are supported.
- Startups should be registered in Kerala within the past 10 years and have either proprietorship or LLP legal structure.
- Startups must have valid DIPP and Udyog Aadhar numbers.
- Student entrepreneurs can apply through their Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centres (IEDCs).
- Students must be currently enrolled and studying.
- The scheme does not support appeals against patent claim rejections or renewals.
- Innovators not registered as startups are not eligible.
Documents Needed for Startups
- Original invoice and receipt for patent-related fees.
- Original bank statement showing payment made.
- Brief summary of your invention or claims.
- Copy of provisional patent certificate (if applicable).
- Copy of patent certificate after grant.
- Copies of patent application, publication, examination, and amendments.
- Proof of residence in Kerala.
- Startup registration documents.
- Copy of assignment agreement if technology was given by the original inventor.
- For patents filed before company formation, cost reimbursement applies only if the startup uses that technology.
Documents Needed for Students
- Original invoices and receipts with official stamps for consultation and IPR fees.
- Original attested bank statement of payment.
- Recommendation letter from the IEDC confirming project authenticity.
- Summary of patentable ideas or claims.
- Copies of provisional and final patent certificates (if granted).
- Copies of application, early examination, publication, and amendments.
- Proof of residence.
- College letter signed by principal or authorized person confirming current enrollment.
- Outline of the project goals.
How to Apply for Kerala Patent Support Scheme 2025
- Go to the KSUM official website.
- Click on the ‘apply here’ option.
- Log in with your KSUM or Startup India account.
- Fill out the application form with the required details.
- Submit the form to complete your application.
If you want to protect your invention with a patent and need some support with expenses, this scheme is a great chance for startups and students in Kerala.