How much does it actually cost to register your trademark in 2026 (with and without SME Fund)?

One of the most common questions we get from entrepreneurs is, “How much does it cost me to register my trademark?” The answer depends on several factors (brand type, number of classes, logo color, where you register it), but in 2026 there is one element that makes a major difference: the SME Fund, which can […]

Can you register a country’s name as a trademark? Lessons from ICELAND.

Choosing a brand name seems, at first glance, a creative decision. But what happens when you choose a name that already exists on the map? Can you “book” a country for your business? And, above all, how safe is such a brand in the long term? A recent case by the General Court of the […]

How to apply step by step for SME Fund 2026? Practical guide for Romanian entrepreneurs.

SME Fund 2026 is the kind of opportunity you hear mentioned often, but it’s rarely clearly explained to you: what you need to prepare, where you apply, when you pay, and when your repayment comes in. If you want to register your trademark or design (with OSIM or EUIPO) and recover a significant part of […]