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Are there any trademark grants I can apply for?

Senior Trademark Attorney

Yes, some jurisdictions do offer grants for application. The most well-known and accessible is the EUIPO's SME Fund. This grant offers EU-registered small and medium-sized enterprises partial reimbursement of trademark and design registration fees. The fund covers a percentage of the official IP office fees, and the maximum amount of reimbursement is €700.

It's recommended that you double-check the current terms on the EUIPO website before applying because eligibility criteria and exact reimbursement numbers change from time to time. Similar IP support programs exist in some national jurisdictions, though coverage varies significantly.

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