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29 Jan, 2021
Empowering Businesses: EU IPO offers funding for SME in trademark and design applications
The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has launched the Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund, a €20 million grant scheme supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in protecting their intellectual property rights. The programme offers reimbursement for IP pre-diagnostic services and up to 50% funding for trademark and design applications at national, regional and EU levels. The initiative aims to encourage innovation, strengthen branding and improve market access for SMEs across the European Union.