Oficina española de Patentes y Marcas

A patent grants its holder an exclusive right over the invented object for a period of 20 years. This right of exclusivity represents a true monopoly which, on many occasions, acquires considerable economic importance. It is precisely the economic value of this monopoly which enables the patent holder to recoup the investment made to develop a new product or new procedure.

However, the cost of obtaining a patent can be quite substantial, particularly if protection is requested in several countries.

To ease this financial burden, which is considerable during the first years of the patent application process, the holder may request any of the grants and subsidies offered by the different public administrations. Most of these are part of broader programmes for promotion of a specific economic sector or assistance for the internationalisation of companies based in a specific region.

The information included on this website is provided for orientation purposes and is non-binding. This information will be updated and reviewed by the corresponding organisations and bodies. The SPTO will review and modify the information when it receives notification of changes, however it cannot guarantee the accuracy of its content.