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New opportunities for SMEs: SME Fund 2025 launches on 3 February 2025
New opportunities for SMEs: SME Fund 2025 launches on 3 February 2025
This year, the European Commission is once again supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in applying for industrial property rights. Further information can be found at SME Fund (EUIPO website) and at
Looking ahead to the SME Fund 2025 (EUIPO website).
The SME Fund is a European Commission initiative implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Vouchers
These vouchers can be applied for in 2025:
- Voucher 1 - IP scan: IP scan costs at 90 %, maximum 1,350 euros
- Voucher 2 - Trade marks and designs: National and EU-wide trade mark and design applications at 75%, international trade mark and design applications at 50%. Maximum up to 700 euros
- Voucher 3 - Patents: Search request at the DPMA, national and European patent application fees at 75%, up to a maximum of 1,000 euros. Patent attorney fees for the preparation of a European patent application at 50% up to 1,500 euros
- Voucher 4 - Plant variety protection rights: Online plant variety protection applications and examination fee at the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) at 75%. Maximum up to 1,500 euros
Further information can be found on the website of the EUIPO.
Pictures: EUIPO
Last updated: 3 February 2025
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