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Works of art entering the public domain in 2025
Every year, works of art enter the public domain. 2025 is no exception. What does this actually mean and what are the consequences of works of art entering the public domain? Once a work has entered the public domain, it becomes a[…]
The past few years have been extremely successful for the Ideas Powered SME Fund
In early 2021, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) launched the Ideas Powered SME Fund, through which it has been able to support nearly 72,000 micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to register their industrial property objects (trademarks, designs, patents, plant[…]
Interest in the Ideas Powered SME Fund is huge and the funds for patents and new plant varieties have run out in just one week
The possibility of applying for grants for patents and new plant varieties has been temporarily suspended just one week after the launch of the Fund, as the funds have run out due to the high number of applications received. Applications for the[…]
Over 16 million BGN in support of business for industrial property protection
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth announced that it will support SMEs (micro, small and medium-sized enterprises) with 16.3 million BGN for the protection of industrial property objects. More information about the procedure will be provided at the end of February 2025.The[…]