Using the SME voucher for other IP rights

Due to popular demand, it is temporarily not possible to apply for Voucher 3 or 4.

Using the SME voucher to register a trademark nationally within the EU, or for European or international trademark registration (voucher 2)  

You can also use the SME voucher to recuperate part of the application fee for registering a trademark nationally within the EU, or for European and/or international trademark registrations.   

The SME voucher for registering a trademark nationally within the EU and for registering European or international trademarks is the same as the voucher for reimbursement of a Benelux trademark (voucher 2). You apply for the voucher and activate it therefore in the same way. To do so, follow steps 1 to 4. The only difference is that at step 3 you apply of course to register a national trademark with one of the EU Member States, a European Union trademark (EU) with EUIPO, or an international trademark via WIPO.  

The reimbursements for 2025 are: 

• 75% of the costs of a European trademark application via EUIPO.   
• 75% of the costs of a trademark application in an individual country that is part of the European Union.  
• Up to 50% of the costs of registering your trademark via WIPO. 

The reimbursement applies to: 

• Basic application fee 
• Some additional costs, such as notification fees and fees for territorial extension. 

Please note: In 2025 you can only apply for 1 voucher for reimbursement of trademark and/or design registrations (voucher 2). However, with that one voucher you can request reimbursement of the costs of several applications, up to a maximum of 700 euros.   

Read more information about registering a European or an international trademark 

Using the SME voucher to register a design nationally within the EU, or for European or international design registration (voucher 2)  

You can also use the SME voucher to recuperate part of the application fee for registering a design nationally with an EU Member State, or for European design registrations (known as registered Community designs) and/or international design registrations.  

The SME voucher for registering designs nationally with an EU Member State, for European registered Community designs or for international design registrations is the same as the voucher for reimbursement of a Benelux design (voucher 2). You apply for the voucher and activate it then in the same way. To do so, follow steps 1 to 4. The only difference is that at step 3 you apply of course to register a national design with an EU Member State, a registered Community design (EU) with EUIPO, or an international design via WIPO.  

The reimbursements for 2025 are:  

• 75% of the costs of a registered Community design via EUIPO.   
• 75% of the costs of a design application in an individual country that is part of the European Union.  
• Up to 50% of the costs of registering your design via WIPO. 

The reimbursement applies to: 

• Basic application fee 
• Some additional costs, such as notification fees. 

Please note: In 2025 you can only apply for 1 voucher for reimbursement of trademark and/or design registrations (voucher 2). However, with that one voucher you can request a refund for several applications, up to a maximum of 700 euros.   

Read more information about registering a European or an international design

Using the SME voucher for patents (voucher 3) 

Due to popular demand, it is temporarily not possible to apply for Voucher 3. 

Using the SME voucher for plant breeders' rights (voucher 4)

Due to popular demand, it is temporarily not possible to apply for Voucher 4. 

Using the SME voucher for an IP scan (voucher 1) 

With the SME voucher you can also obtain partial reimbursement of costs related to an IP scan and IP scan enforcement services. This falls under voucher 1. The IP scan and IP scan enforcement services are only available in some participating countries (not in the Benelux). 

In 2025 90% of the costs for the IP scan and IP scan enforcement services can be reimbursed, up to a maximum of 1,350 euros. The maximum amount granted is different depending on the participating country.   

For reimbursement related to plant breeders’ rights, request voucher 1. The application process works in principle in the same way as for the voucher for trademarks and designs (voucher 2). To apply, follow steps 1 and 2.

Please note: the process to activate the voucher (steps 3 and 4) is slightly different. If you have any questions, please contact the Information Centre at he EUIPO.