{"id":226470,"date":"2026-06-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oryon.be\/?p=226470"},"modified":"2026-06-25T09:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T09:49:49","slug":"protect-your-brand-design-or-innovation-with-european-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oryon.be\/en\/protect-your-brand-design-or-innovation-with-european-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect your brand, design, or innovation with European support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As an entrepreneur, you undoubtedly know that investing in IP protection gives your SME extra commercial and legal clout. But did you also know that the European Union provides financial support for this? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The European Commission and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) will once again make SME vouchers available to small and medium-sized enterprises in 2026. With this initiative, Europe aims to encourage SMEs to better protect their intellectual property.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read this article to learn what SME vouchers are, who is eligible for them, and why you shouldn\u2019t wait too long to apply.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are SME vouchers? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SME vouchers are European grants for SMEs. They work according to a simple principle: first, you apply for a voucher; then, you register a trademark, design, or patent; and finally, you request a partial reimbursement of the costs. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The support is provided through the SME Fund, an initiative of the European Commission administered by the EUIPO. The program runs from February 2 through December 4, 2026, or until the available budget is exhausted. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why are these vouchers worthwhile? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many entrepreneurs view intellectual property as a cost. In reality, it is an investment in the value of your business. A registered trademark protects your name and brand identity. A design protects the appearance of your product. A patent protects your technical inventions. These rights make it harder for competitors to copy your ideas and increase the value of your business for investors and partners. With SME vouchers, Europe is lowering the financial barrier to effectively securing that protection.      <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What types of SME vouchers are available? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2026, there will be four types of vouchers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><b style=\"font-size: 22px;\">Voucher 1: IP Scan<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\" style=\"font-size: 22px;\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An IP Scan provides an analysis of the intellectual property within your company. It gives you insight into which assets deserve protection and how to manage them strategically. You can receive up to a 90% reimbursement for the costs of an IP Scan.   <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><b style=\"font-size: 22px;\">Voucher 2: Trademarks and Designs<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\" style=\"font-size: 22px;\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This voucher supports the registration of trademarks and designs at the national, European, and international levels. The maximum reimbursement is 700 euros. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><b style=\"font-size: 22px;\">Voucher 3: Patents<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\" style=\"font-size: 22px;\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you working on a technical innovation? Then you can use this voucher to receive a partial reimbursement of the costs for national or European patent applications. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335551671\":3,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0d8\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">75% reimbursement of the fees for a prior art search report<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335551671\":3,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0d8\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">75% reimbursement of the costs incurred prior to the grant of a patent <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335551671\":3,\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Wingdings\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0d8\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">50% reimbursement of the costs for filing and searches related to European patents applied for at the EPO<\/span><span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><b>Voucher 4: Community Plant Variety Rights<\/b><\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Companies that develop new plant varieties can receive financial assistance from the EU to protect plant breeders\u2019 rights within the EU. You can receive a refund of up to 75% of the application and examination fees for a Community plant variety right. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Which vouchers are still available today? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s important to act quickly. Due to high demand, Voucher 1 (IP Scan) and Voucher 2 (trademarks and designs) are currently exhausted for new applications.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voucher 3 (patents) and Voucher 4 (plant variety rights) are currently still available. The EUIPO recommends checking the website regularly, as the situation may still change. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Who can apply for an SME voucher? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All small and medium-sized enterprises that meet the EU definition of an SME and are established in an EU member state are eligible. The application can be submitted by the company director, an employee, or a representative acting on behalf of the company. Reimbursement is always made directly to the company.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you apply for a voucher? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of first applying for a trademark or patent and only then looking into subsidies. That is not the correct order. You must first apply for the voucher and wait for approval from the EUIPO. Only then may you file the application for protection if you wish to be eligible for reimbursement.   <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Broadly speaking, the process works as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apply for your voucher through the SME Fund<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Receive approval from the EUIPO<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submit your trademark, design, or patent application<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pay the fees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Request the reimbursement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The EUIPO reimburses the subsidy amount<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Patent vouchers are still available\u2014act fast <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The SME Fund operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the budget is exhausted, the EUIPO closes the relevant voucher to new applications. This already happened in 2026 for the IP Scan vouchers and for the trademarks and designs vouchers. If you\u2019re planning to apply for a patent, be sure to request your voucher soon.<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Set a strategic course for your IP <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An SME voucher is a nice bonus. But the key question remains: which intellectual property do you want to protect, where, and when?  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our IP experts would be happy to help you determine which intellectual property strategy best supports your business objectives. Together, we\u2019ll assess what protection makes sense, what subsidies are available, and how you can get the most out of your intellectual property. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Would you like to know if your company is eligible for an SME voucher, or do you have questions about protecting your innovation? We\u2019d be happy to help you get started. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an entrepreneur, you undoubtedly know that investing in IP protection gives your SME extra commercial and legal clout. But did you also know that the European Union provides financial support for this? 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