Initial IP advice for SMEs – we are there!
Your idea deserves protection – we support you.
As a law firm specializing in intellectual property, we participate in the SME fund “Ideas Powered for Business” of the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
As part of this program, we offer small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a free initial consultation of up to 2 hours on the subject of property rights – such as trademarks, designs or patents.
We are listed as official IP professionals at the EUIPO
You can find us on the official list of participating providers: To the list of EUIPO IP experts
Checklist: Is your company eligible for funding?
With this brief overview, you can check in just a few seconds whether your company meets the requirements for the EU SME Fund 2025.
| Prerequisites | details |
| SME status | < 250 employees, < € 50 million turnover and/or < € 43 million balance sheet total |
| Seat | EU or Ukraine |
| Application period | February 3 to December 5, 2025 (if budget is available) |
| Vouchers | IP Scan (€ 1,350), Trademarks/Design (€ 700), Patents (€ 3,500), Plant Breeding (€ 1,500) |
| Filing an application | Online via the EUIPO portal |
| Required documents | Proof of VAT, bank details, declaration of honor if applicable |
Why shouldn’t you miss out on your consulting advantage?
As an SME, you can benefit from industrial property rights such as trademarks, designs and patents.
Your advantages:
- Free initial consultation for SMEs
up to 2 hours consultation on trademark, design and patent protection - Individual assessment of your intellectual property rights
directly by a specialist intellectual property lawyer - Strategic advice on IP protection
Legally sound and practical - Funding opportunities through the EUIPO Fund
Grants for trademark, design and patent applications
More details on the SME fund “Ideas Powered for Business” can be found here.
Arrange a consultation now:
Would you like to know how to protect your trademark, design or patent idea? Make an appointment.
Dr. iur. Benedikt Schneiders, LL.M.
Partner, Attorney at Law
Exclusive information:
You can find more information on the funding programs in our blog.
Your idea is unique – so is its protection. Take advantage of our free initial consultation as part of the EUIPO “Ideas Powered for Business” fund and get your intellectual property on the road to success.