{"id":1029,"date":"2026-03-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rize.blog.razorpay.in\/sip-eit\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:04:00","slug":"sip-eit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/blogs\/sip-eit\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for International Patent Protection in Electronics &#038; Information Technology (SIP-EIT)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-rt-embed-type=\"true\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.rize-table {<br \/>\n  border-collapse: collapse;<br \/>\n  width: 100%;<br \/>\n  margin: 16px 0;<br \/>\n  font-size: 10pt;<br \/>\n  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.rize-table th {<br \/>\n  background-color: #0D1835;<br \/>\n  color: #FFFFFF;<br \/>\n  padding: 8px 12px;<br \/>\n  text-align: center;<br \/>\n  border: 1px solid #000;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.rize-table td {<br \/>\n  border: 1px solid #000;<br \/>\n  padding: 8px 12px;<br \/>\n  vertical-align: top;<br \/>\n  color: #000;<br \/>\n  text-align: center;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.rize-table tr:nth-child(even) td {<br \/>\n  background-color: #f4f7fb;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"rize-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<th>Who is it for?<\/th>\n<th>Benefits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>To foster innovation by providing financial support to MSMEs and Technology Startup units for international patent filing<\/td>\n<td>For MSMEs and Technology startups<\/td>\n<td>A maximum reimbursement of Rs. 15 Lakhs per invention or 50% of the total charges incurred in filing and processing a patent application, whichever is lesser<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be registered under the Government of India&#8217;s MSME Development Act of 2006.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be a company registered under the Companies Act of the Government of India and must meet the investment restrictions in plant and machinery or equipment outlined in the Government of India&#8217;s MSME Development Act 2006.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be a technology incubation enterprise or a startup registered as a company and located in an incubation centre or park (in this case, a certification from the incubation centre or park is required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be an STP Unit that has been approved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The invention must be in the field of electronics or information and communication technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ensure smooth <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/company-registration\"><strong><em>new company registration<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> with expert compliance review with Razorpay Rize.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List Of Important Documents Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entity proof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scanned copy of Udyam Registration Certificate (for MSME units), <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/company-registration\/document-required\/certificate-of-incorporation\">Company Registration Certificate<\/a>, STP registration, or certification from the incubation centre\/park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last audited balance sheet in PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patent-related documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official filing receipt (OFR) from the Indian Patent Office, proof of PCT\/Paris\/direct international filing, Section 39 waiver (if applicable), and patent search report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technical write-up (suggested structure: problem, novelty, implementation, claims mapping), product brochure, if any, and patent search report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administrative<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scanned copy of details for transfer of e-payments as per the format, signed declaration form, and an auditor statement affirming compliance with current MSME classification criteria (includes investment in plant &amp; machinery or equipment and annual turnover).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PDF preferred, individual files ideally under ~5MB; downloadable templates are available on the MeitY SIP-EIT brochure or portal. All invoices and receipts must be in the applicant&#8217;s name and show clear payment evidence for reimbursement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip: Where the portal allows, consolidate supporting documents into a single ZIP for upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-rt-embed-type=\"true\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.cta-popup {<br \/>\n  border: 1px solid #111827;<br \/>\n  background-color: #0D1835;<br \/>\n  color: #FFFFFF;<br \/>\n  font-family: \"DM Sans\", Arial, sans-serif;<br \/>\n  font-size: 14px;<br \/>\n  padding: 20px 24px;<br \/>\n  width: 100%;<br \/>\n  border-radius: 12px;<br \/>\n  line-height: 1.6;<br \/>\n  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);<br \/>\n  display: flex;<br \/>\n  align-items: center;<br \/>\n  justify-content: space-between;<br \/>\n  gap: 20px;<br \/>\n  box-sizing: border-box;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.cta-popup .headline {<br \/>\n  font-weight: 700;<br \/>\n  flex: 1;<br \/>\n  min-width: 0;<br \/>\n  word-break: break-word;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.cta-popup .cta-button {<br \/>\n  background-color: #305EFF;<br \/>\n  color: #FFFFFF;<br \/>\n  font-family: \"DM Sans\", Arial, sans-serif;<br \/>\n  font-weight: 700;<br \/>\n  padding: 12px 20px;<br \/>\n  border-radius: 8px;<br \/>\n  text-decoration: none;<br \/>\n  display: inline-block;<br \/>\n  max-width: 280px;<br \/>\n  white-space: normal;<br \/>\n  word-break: break-word;<br \/>\n  text-align: center;<br \/>\n  flex-shrink: 0;<br \/>\n  transition: transform 0.2s ease;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.cta-popup .cta-button:hover {<br \/>\n  transform: scale(1.03);<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {<br \/>\n  .cta-popup {<br \/>\n    flex-direction: column;<br \/>\n    align-items: flex-start;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  .cta-popup .cta-button {<br \/>\n    width: 100%;<br \/>\n    max-width: 100%;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"cta-popup\">\n<div class=\"headline\">\n    Thinking about company registration? Get your company registered online &#8211; fast, compliant, and stress-free.\n  <\/div>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/company-registration?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta\" class=\"cta-button\"><br>\n    Get started with Razorpay Rize!<br>\n  <\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application procedure for Startups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants should first review the eligibility criteria and thoroughly read the official scheme guidelines or brochure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications must be submitted via the official SIP-EIT portal managed under MeitY: http:\/\/www.ict-ipr.in\/sipeit\/login. Create an account (basic login; DSC may be required for certain submissions- check portal guidance).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Pre-fill the checklist with entity registration proof (Udyam\/Company\/STP\/incubator), audited balance sheet, OFR, technical write-up, and Section 39 waiver, where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Create an account &amp; provide PAN, GST (if requested), contact details, and bank information for e-payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Upload PDF files, use clear file names, adhere to size limits, and, where allowed, consolidate related documents into a single PDF or ZIP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> After uploading, save the OFR\/acknowledgement and follow portal instructions; retain all original invoices for reimbursement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the portal support section for contact details if you face login or upload issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection OR Acceptance of Startups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The acceptance of startups under this scheme depends on the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Selection focuses on relevance to the ICTE sector, an earlier Indian filing with a complete specification, and the merit of the technical write-up. The process follows a typical timeline: an initial review within a few weeks, approval within 1 to 3 months, and reimbursement several months after invoicing. A single applicant may submit up to 5 applications per financial year for consideration for reimbursement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a particular invention, there can be one application for foreign filing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An Indian patent attorney firm with at least 5 years of experience in handling international patent applications handles and processes them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only five applications per financial year will be considered for reimbursement from a single applicant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant should have already filed a patent application with the complete specification for the said invention with the Indian Patent Office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International patent filing options include the PCT route, the Paris Convention route, or filing directly in a foreign country of the innovator&#8217;s choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This scheme provides financial support for international patent filing at various stages, covering filing and processing expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The maximum reimbursement per innovation is Rs 15 lakhs or 50% of total expenditures, whichever is less.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible costs include attorney\/agent fees, official patent office fees, translation charges, and patent search\/report fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reimbursement structure: Direct foreign filings receive 25% at filing and 75% after grant; the PCT route receives 25% at the PCT filing (subject to ISR, where applicable) and 75% after national-phase entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Start your <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/company-registration\/private-limited\"><strong><em>private limited company registration<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> with compliance and documentation support with Razorpay Rize.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlock global opportunities with SIP-EIT! 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