Vouchers covering IP Scans, trade marks and designs have already been fully allocated for this year, but funding for patent and plant variety applications remains available on a first-come, first-served basis. National and regional IP offices are also running free information webinars on how to apply.

For retailers developing own-brand products or private-label ranges, this remains one of the more accessible EU funding schemes to protect innovations before allocations close.

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