Grant for intellectual property protection

From 3 February, the new application process for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Fund, implemented in partnership with the Bulgarian Patent Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), will start.

TheIdeas Powered for Business SME Fund is a grantto protect intellectual property rights including trademarks, industrial designs, patents, IP Scan, IP Scan Enforcement.

Its aim is to promote innovation and intellectual property protection among Bulgarian companies.

Who can apply?

The funding is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in Bulgaria that wish to protect their intellectual property at national, European or international level.

What is the programme about?

The financial assistance provided by the Fund consists of the reimbursement of a percentage of the registration fees:

Up to 75% of the cost of registering trademarks, industrial designs and patents, and the funding may be used to register more than one trademark. The basic fee for a national trade mark registration is EUR 520 and for a European trade mark EUR 850.
Up to 50% of the cost of patent fees at national, European and international level.
90% of the fees from the IP Scan service for preliminary diagnosis of intellectual property objects are also refundable.

The total amount of financial support is up to EUR 700.

What are the deadlines for applying for the funding?

You can apply from 03 February to 15 December 2025. Funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.. In 2024, funds ran out mid-year and applications were stopped before the announced deadline.

You can read more about the registration process here. here.

Why take advantage of the program and protect your intellectual property?

Registering a trademarkdesign or patent ensures legal protection and a competitive advantage in the marketplace by preventing unauthorized use of your brand.

Since 2021, more than 72 000 SMEs have received financial support through this initiative, with 753 Bulgarian applications approved and 810 vouchers funded in 2024.

How can we help you?

KGK Law Firm's intellectual property attorneys can help you protect your trademark, design, patent or logo by::

Analysis of your brand's intellectual property assets -more about the service - here
Determining the most adequate type of protection - trademark, patent, design;
Assistance in choosing the territorial scope of protection - national, European or international;
Preparation of documents for the SME Fund application;
Carrying out preliminary studies for trademarks, designs, patents;
Preparation and filing of applications for registration with the Patent Office, EUIPO orWIPO;;
Representation in possible oppositions or disputes;
Keeping track of registration renewal deadlines;
Monitoring for infringement or misuse by competitors (more on the procedure here).

The KGK Law Firm team will ensure that your intellectual property is protected properly and effectively, while helping you to make the most of the financial assistance provided by the SME Fund.

For further information and application assistance, please contact us or visit the Bulgarian Patent Office website..