The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has announced the launch of the call for applications for reimbursement vouchers for intellectual property protection under the SME Fund 2026 program. This is the first application window this year for financial support. Applications will be accepted from February 2, 2026. The program is aimed at micro, small, and […]

Do Kwon, the founder of the failed Terra/Luna ecosystem, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for cryptocurrency fraud that led to losses estimated at approximately $40 billion. His story is a combination of technological ambition, extreme self-confidence, and a lengthy run from law enforcement, ending in federal court in the United States. Do Kwon's arrest and international pursuit were […]

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has announced the reopening of the call for applications for reimbursement vouchers for the protection of industrial property rights under the Ideas Powered for Business – SME Fund 2025 program. This is the last application window for financial support this year. Applications are accepted from October 20, 2025, until all available funds are exhausted (program budget: €18 million). The program is […]

This year and next, significant changes to industrial designs (Community designs) in European Union law will come into force

According to the SME Fund 2025 The Ideas Powered for Business, Bonus 3 and 4 are unavailable for new applications as funds have been exhausted due to the high number of applications received

Today we will answer the question whether, apart from the largest entrepreneurs, others, e.g. micro-entrepreneurs or people who do not run a business, can also apply for trademark registration