12 January 2022Alex Baldwin

European SMEs to benefit from €47m IP fund

The European Commission and the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have unveiled a €47 million ($53 million) grant scheme to help small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) cover the costs of protecting IP during the COVID-19 recovery period.

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