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Brussels Capital-region’ SME Portfolio
Subsidies constitute a financial aid scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
How does Gevers empower your innovation?
1. Patent filing aids
Financial intervention in patent procurement procedures, including official fees: first filing, extension of protection at national/regional and international (PCT) levels, response to official communications, grant and validation costs. The subvention level for this program is set at 50%, providing significant financial support. The validity of the subvention extends to 4 years, or 3 years in the case of extensions, and applies to all patents within the same family.
2. Innovation vouchers
Financial intervention in specific services aimed at supporting SME’s innovation strategy:
Eligible services, subsidies at 75%:
-Novelty searches,
-Freedom-to-practice searches, -opposition searches,
-State of the Art searches,
-Landscaping, competitive watches, Invention Mining
3. Consultancy premium – Legal analysis
Financial intervention in specific consultancy missions of a legal nature (patents, trademarks, designs, domain names, agreements, trade secrets,..) excluding payment of official fees. The basic subvention level is 40%, extendable up to 60%.
What sets Gevers apart?
We are your trusted strategic partner for expert advice on identifying, protecting, managing, and exploiting intellectual property throughout the innovation lifecycle, all fully aligned with your business strategy. Our dedicated team of certified advisors, including paralegals, patent specialists, and design assistants, provides comprehensive guidance to help you navigate the subsidy application process, ensuring compliance with all necessary formalities and making it easier to secure relevant financial support.