Funding for a trademark in 2026
Recover 75% of the costs with the SME Fund.

Your brand is your most valuable asset. With the SME Fund 2026 program, you can protect it by paying a fraction of the standard price.
The European Union covers most of the costs
– we will take care of the formalities.

What is the SME Fund 2026?

SME Fund is an initiative of the European Commission and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Its goal is simple: to support entrepreneurs in protecting their intellectual property rights.

The program operates on the principle of vouchers, which reimburse the costs incurred. In the 2026 edition, you can receive a refund of up to 75% of the official fees related to the registration of a trademark. This is real cash that goes back into your company’s account after the application is made.

Who can benefit from the grant for trademark registration?

The program is aimed at the SME sector. To qualify for the voucher, your company must meet the following conditions:

SME Status: You are a micro, small or medium-sized enterprise (you employ fewer than 250 employees and your annual turnover does not exceed EUR 50 million).
**Registered office:** Your company is registered in one of the EU member states
**Taxpayer:** You have a VAT identification number and are a VAT payer (or you are exempt from VAT but operate a registered business)

How much will you save?
Cost calculation with SME Fund 2026 funding

The 2026 trademark subsidy significantly lowers the barrier to entry for professional brand protection. See how the example savings look with a 75% cost reimbursement:

1. Trademark in Poland (UPRP) – one class

The standard official fee for first class: 890 PLN
The standard administrative fee for two classes: 1410 PLN
The standard administrative fee for three classes: 1930 PLN
The cost after reimbursement from the SME Fund for one class: approximately 223 PLN
Your profit: from 668 PLN

2. European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) – one class

The standard official fee for first class: 850 EUR
The standard administrative fee for two classes: 900 EUR
The standard administrative fee for three classes: 1050 EUR
The cost after reimbursement from the SME Fund for one class: approximately 213 EUR
Your profit: approx. 637 EUR (over 2700 PLN!)

How to obtain funds from the SME fund?
A step-by-step procedure.

The key to success is maintaining the correct order of operations.
Submitting an application for a sign before obtaining the voucher will disqualify you from receiving the grant!

Here’s how we’ll guide you through the process:

Step 1: Checking if the mark can be registered

We check the availability of your trademark in Poland and the European Union, free of charge.

Step 2: Grant application

We will submit an application to the EUIPO for funding on your behalf. We usually receive a decision within 15 working days.

Step 2: File a trademark application

Only after receiving a positive decision (approval), our Patent Attorney will file your trademark application with the Patent Office of Poland or the EUIPO.

Step 3: Submit a cost reimbursement request

Once the application is approved, we submit a request for the funds to be disbursed. The money will be transferred directly to your bank account.

Why should you apply for a trademark registration grant with us?

Securing funding is only half the battle. The other half is effectively protecting your trademark. Why should you entrust this to us?

Familiarity with SME Fund 2026 procedures

Before submitting your application, we conduct a preliminary check of your trademark. If it is descriptive or conflicts with existing trademarks, the Office will refuse registration, and you will lose the opportunity to obtain funding for a successfully registered trademark. We protect you from this scenario.

Successful registration

Errors in a grant application can prevent the disbursement of funds. We have experience with EUIPO procedures and know exactly how to navigate the trademark registration process smoothly.

Comprehensive care

We are not a "grant writing" company. We are a Patent Law Firm. Our goal is to effectively protect your rights, and a grant is simply a tool that helps finance it.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
about the trademark registration grant

The 2026 trademark subsidy significantly lowers the barrier to entry for professional brand protection. See how the example savings look with a 75% cost reimbursement:

Can I still receive funding if I reported a conflict of interest before submitting a grant application?

No. This is the most important rule of the SME Fund program. Reimbursement applies only to signs reported after receiving the decision on granting the bonus (grant). Retrospective actions are not financed.

Does the grant cover the fees of the patent law firm?

No. The SME Fund 2026 program only reimburses official fees (to the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland or the EUIPO).
The fee for the work of a patent attorney (trademark search, preparation of documentation, supervision of the case) is a cost that the entrepreneur covers independently.

What are the total costs of registering a trademark with the SME Fund 2026 grant?

The total cost of registering a trademark with SME Fund 2026 funding depends on the number of classes of goods and services for which the trademark is being registered. The fee for each class depends on the rates applicable in the selected office. In the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, the fee for registering a trademark in the first class is PLN 890, and in EUIPO, the cost of registering a trademark in the first class is EUR 800. In addition to this calculated cost, the fees of the law firm must also be added. The cost of submitting an application for funding, together with the costs of registering the trademark, ranges from PLN 600 to PLN 5,000 and depends on the client’s involvement and the amount of work performed by the law firm.

Does the funding cover both Polish and EU trademarks?

Yes. You can choose to protect your trademark only in Poland (through the UPRP) or throughout the European Union (through the EUIPO). In both cases, you are entitled to a refund of 75% of the application fees.

If the Patent Office rejects the application, will I receive a refund of the fees?

Yes, this applies to application fees. The refund covers the costs incurred for filing a trademark application, not the fact of its successful registration. However, to avoid “throwing money away” (even grant money), we always recommend conducting a prior registrability search, which we perform at our law firm.

When will the refund money be credited to my account?

EUIPO operates efficiently. Typically, the transfer (refund) takes place within 30 days of the payment request being approved.

Is the funding available in the SME Fund 2026 program limited?

Yes. The fund operates on a “first come, first served” basis. Although the program is planned for the entire year, funds may run out earlier. It is worth submitting an application at the beginning of the year.

Can I participate in the program if I was involved in the 2025 edition?

Yes. Each edition of the SME Fund is treated separately. Even if you have used grants in previous years, you can apply for new funds for new trademark applications in 2026.

How many applications for SME Fund grants can be submitted for trademarks?

The program allows you to apply for one grant per year for each of your businesses. There are no restrictions on the number of trademarks or designs for which you can use the grant. This means that you can choose to register several trademarks under one grant, making full use of the available amount of 700 EUR.

Which trademark registration fees are not covered by the grant?

Funding under the SME Fund program does not cover all costs related to trademark protection. In particular, the following costs are not eligible for reimbursement:

costs related to the renewal of trademark protection,
fees for the registration of an international trademark if it covers EU countries,
fees for the registration of an international trademark designating the European Union,
attorney fees,
costs incurred before receiving official confirmation of the grant of funding.

I am already receiving other EU grants. Can I apply for funding for a trademark?

If the grants you have received did not cover the same or similar activities as the SME Fund program related to the protection of intellectual property, mainly through the registration of trademarks or industrial designs, you can participate in it.

The office refused to register my trademark. Do I have to return the grant?

No. Receiving a grant is not dependent on the final outcome of the registration procedure. Even if the office refuses to register the trademark, there is no obligation to return the funding.

Don't wait until the funds run out.
Protect your brand at a lower cost.

The SME Fund program has a limited budget, and funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t risk your competitors securing a similar name before you do. Take advantage of the opportunity to obtain professional legal protection with a significant discount from the European Union.

Contact us today. We will check if your trademark is suitable for registration and handle the entire grant application process.

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Funding for a trademark in 2026Recover 75% of the costs with the SME Fund.