As a business owner, you’ve worked hard to build something valuable—so why leave it unprotected? Your brand, products, and innovations are assets, and securing them through intellectual property (IP) protection is a smart business move.
To help you with this, the European Commission and the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have launched the 2025 SME Fund—a financial support scheme designed to make it easier and more affordable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like yours to protect their IP.
What Support Can You Get?
The 2025 SME Fund offers grants to cover key IP-related costs:
✅ Patents – Get up to €1,000 towards patent registration.
✅ European Patent Applications – Up to €1,500 to help with legal and filing costs.
✅ Trademarks & Designs – Secure up to €750 to register your business name, logo, or product designs.
These grants reduce your costs, making it easier to secure your business’s future and stay competitive.
Why Should You Apply?
💡 It works – In 2024, over 31,700 SMEs applied, and more than 23,500 received funding.
🚀 It’s helping first-timers – 76% of businesses using the fund last year were protecting their IP for the first time.
⏳ It’s in high demand – Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis—don’t miss out!
How to Apply
Applications are open from 3rd February to 5th December 2025, or until funds run out.
To qualify, your business must be an EU-based SME. You can apply for:
🔹 Voucher 1 – Covers 90% of IP scans & enforcement services (up to €1,350).
🔹 Voucher 2 – Reimburses 75% of trademark & design registration fees (up to €700).
(⚠️ Vouchers for patents and plant variety rights have already been exhausted as of 10th February 2025, so act fast for the remaining options!)
Why Protecting Your IP Matters
✔ Stop competitors from copying your work
✔ Boost your company’s value & credibility
✔ Attract investors & funding
✔ Build a secure foundation for growth
The 2025 SME Fund is a fantastic opportunity to safeguard your business and its future success.
👉 Learn more and apply today: EUIPO SME Fund.
Your ideas are your business—make sure they’re protected.
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