The 2026 SME Fund trade mark vouchers have run out. What now?
The 2026 SME Fund vouchers for trade marks and designs are exhausted. What that means if you hold one, if you do not, and whether to wait.
Do non-EU companies need a GDPR Article 27 representative?
If your business is outside the EU but sells to or tracks people in the EU, the GDPR may require an EU representative. Here’s how to tell.
Community designs are now EU designs. What changed?
Registered Community designs are now registered EU designs. The key changes: digital designs, the Ⓓ symbol, the repair clause and more.
Your EU trade mark has been opposed. What happens next?
An EUIPO opposition explained: the cooling-off period, deadlines, proof of use and your options for settling or defending.
How long does EU trade mark registration take?
The EUIPO registration process step by step, from filing and examination to the three-month opposition period and registration.
Do non-EU businesses need a representative to file an EU trade mark?
Non-EEA businesses can file an EU trade mark themselves but must appoint an EEA representative for everything after filing. Here’s why.
EU trade mark or national trade mark: which should you file?
How an EU trade mark differs from national filings, when each makes sense, and what happens if an EU application is blocked.
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2024 SME Fund: Expanding Support for Intellectual Property Protection
Protect your business with the 2024 SME Fund
SMEs can apply for vouchers to cover up to 90% of the cost of various IP protection services, including IP scans, trade mark and design protection, and patent prior art searches.
This funding can help businesses protect their intellectual property, which is essential for growth and innovation.
Contact Lune Legal for expert guidance on applying for the 2024 SME Fund.