More than 10 000 European SMEs have already received this aid in 2021, with more than 16 000 trade marks and 4 400 designs requested at national, regional and EU level. There is also an increase in applications for IP pre-diagnostic services (IP Scan), with 487 requests so far.
The sixth application window for the SME Fund was launched on 1 and will be open until 31 October 2021. The Fund is also open to IP lawyers and representatives who can apply and carry out the full procedure on behalf of their clients.
SMEs can benefit from 50% off EU and national trade marks and design basic application fees and 75% off the cost of IP pre-diagnostic services, with the total amount reaching up to EUR 1 500.
More on the SME Fund
The Ideas Powered for business SME Fund is a €20 million grant scheme helping European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access their intellectual property rights.
A European Commission initiative, the SME Fund is implemented by the EUIPO and the national and regional IP offices of the EU to support businesses in developing their IP strategies and protecting their IP rights, at national, regional or EU level.