We are pleased to inform you that the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) grant program – The Ideas Powered for Business Fund for SMEs – for 2025 has been exhausted. We are currently awaiting the official announcement of the new 2026 edition of the program, which will take place in early 2026. Below is a summary of the completed edition and recommendations for actions worth taking now […]

The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) is developing an advanced analytical algorithm aimed at identifying companies that may engage in so-called bogus self-employment. The new tool is intended to support the National Labor Inspectorate in detecting cases in which B2B (business-to-business) contracts effectively replace employment relationships. The algorithm will analyze a wide range of data collected by ZUS, including information on contribution payers […]

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has announced the reopening of the patent voucher application process under the Ideas Powered for Business – SME Fund 2025 program. This is the last application window for financial support this year. Applications will be accepted until all available funds are exhausted (the program's budget is €18 million). The program is aimed at micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises from Member States […]

Due to the difficulties related to operational readiness signaled by Member States, businesses and public administrations, EU institutions have taken legislative action to postpone the date of application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 2023 concerning the making available on the Union market and the export from the European Union of goods and products related to deforestation […]

A draft law on internships, which regulates internship rules, has been published on the Government Legislation Center website. One of the most important issues arising from the draft is the obligation to pay interns. Paid Internships: The draft law requires interns to be remunerated, specifying minimum and maximum remuneration. The remuneration cannot be less than 35% of the average salary and cannot […]