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EUIPO Unveils 2026 SME Fund to Strengthen Intellectual Property Protection for Small Businesses

The European Union Intellectual Property Office launches a dedicated fund to support SMEs in securing and managing their IP rights across Europe in 2026.

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The EUIPO has announced the launch of the 2026 SME Fund, a strategic initiative aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) protect their intellectual property. This fund is designed to facilitate access to IP rights, enabling SMEs to safeguard their innovations and brands effectively within the Europea…
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EUIPO Unveils 2026 SME Fund to Strengthen Intellectual Property Protection for Small Businesses The EUIPO has announced the launch of the 2026 SME Fund, a strategic initiative aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) protect their intellectual property. This fund is designed to facilitate access... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/euipo-unveils-2026-sme-fund-to-strengthen-intellectual-property-protection-for-small-businesses

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