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The Intellectual Property Registration (IPR) Voucher provides inventors with essential financial support and guidance to protect their creations against potential infringement. Innovators can apply for national protection through the Malta Industrial Property Registration system. At a European level, the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) offers broader protection across EU Member States, while international registration through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is also available for globally safeguarding Maltese IP rights.
Types of Intellectual Property Rights
There are five main types of intellectual property rights:
IP Registration Process
The IPR Voucher supports a streamlined registration process, which typically takes one to three years from the initial application. During this time, the service provider will:
Reimbursements will be issued by Xjenza Malta upon submission of payment receipts.
Financial Support for Novel Technologies
The Voucher provides financial support for novel technologies that have reached the prototype stage (TRL 5+) with a Xjenza Malta-approved research grant. This ensures inventors can protect their intellectual property rights and safeguard their inventions from potential infringement.
Information Session and Application Details
An online information session with more details on the IPR Voucher will be held on:
Submission Process: Application forms can be sent electronically to voucher.xjenzamalta@gov.mt, keeping Kyle Bonnici (kyle.bonnici.4@gov.mt) in copy. Use the subject line: “Intellectual Property Registration – Voucher Submission.”
Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure confirmation of receipt is provided.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Visit the below link to download application forms and guidelines.