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EUIPO Launches €27 Million Fund to Strengthen IP Protection for European SMEs in 2023

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) announces a dedicated €27 million SME Fund for 2023 to support small and medium-sized enterprises across the EU in securing…

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In 2023, the EUIPO has introduced a €27 million SME Fund aimed at enhancing intellectual property protection for European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative is designed to facilitate SMEs’ access to IP rights, helping them safeguard innovations and boost competitiveness in the EU market.
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EUIPO Launches €27 Million Fund to Strengthen IP Protection for European SMEs in 2023 In 2023, the EUIPO has introduced a €27 million SME Fund aimed at enhancing intellectual property protection for European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative is designed to facilitate SMEs’ access... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/euipo-launches-27-million-fund-to-strengthen-ip-protection-for-european-smes-in-2023

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