Archive for March 2026

When developing an innovative product or technology, collaborating with external partners is often essential. Research centers, manufacturers, formulators, laboratories, or technical subcontractors can all play a key role in transforming an idea into a market-ready product. However, before sharing your innovation with partners, one critical step should never be overlooked: filing a patent application. Failing…

Creating a brand is often seen as a creative process: finding the right name, designing a distinctive logo, and building a strong visual identity. Yet behind this marketing exercise lies an essential legal reality: a brand can only be used and protected if it does not conflict with existing rights. In Europe, where millions of…

Great news for EU-based small and medium-sized enterprises: the Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund has reopened several of its voucher schemes following new funding availability. Voucher 1 – IP Scan (IP pre-diagnostic service) and IP Scan Enforcement Voucher 2 – Trade Marks and Designs Voucher 3 – Patents This European Commission initiative, implemented by…