April 08, 2022
Over the years, we at Tunity have had many brands come across the floor. Many of them were not prepared for the success that awaited them. That's why it's important to protect your brand. But how exactly do you do that? Simply by getting your trademark registered. By the way, did you know that your company may be eligible for the European Union's SME subsidy? This can save you up to 2250 euros.
Don't worry, you are not alone. We can assist your company in legal matters.
Guard your brand from theft. Every business has an interest in protecting its intellectual property, especially in this digital age. By doing so, the legislature wants to encourage entrepreneurs to turn their creative and innovative ideas into reality. By registering your trademark, you ensure that no one can run with it without your permission. Indeed, this is the only legal way to protect your brand.
What is a patent?
The website Vlaanderen.be describes a patent as follows: "A patent (also called a patent) is an exclusive right to an invention that allows you to prohibit another person from commercially applying the invention in a particular jurisdiction, for a certain period of time. A patent can be at the Belgian, European or international level."
Getting your trademark registered may seem like a lot of work, but it is definitely not a wasted effort. Not only do you ensure in this way that no one can take your idea without your permission, nowadays you can claim a subsidy.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) provides financial support to get your trademark registered. The condition is that your company meets the European SME definition. So in 2022, your organization can receive an intellectual property grant. This grant consists of two vouchers.
Provides a grant of up to 1,500 euros for an IP scan and/or trademark and design fees. The following activities are eligible:
provides for reimbursement of up to 750 euros of fees for patents at the national level.
You're now totally on board with why registering your trademark is so important. Good, now to apply for your grant. How exactly does that happen?
Applying for your grant begins by creating an account at https://euipo.europa.eu/sme-fund-2025/user/login. Once your profile is in order, you can fill out the form.
When the grant is awarded, you will receive a voucher. You must activate this within 4 months.
You have 4 months to apply for your IP scan, trademark, design and/or patent registration.
Afterwards, you can request the refund through the refund form.
Please note, apply for this grant before December 16, 2022. The first-come, first-served principle applies here. The fund does not have an unlimited budget, so be sure not to wait until the last day.
Need help with your application? We are happy to help you get started with your successful fire.
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