Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 23, 2026, from the Under-Secretary's Office, publishing the Agreement between the OEPM and CDTI on industrial property matters |
|---|---|
| Publication | June 30, 2026 |
| Entry into force | June 30, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Innovative companies, NEOTEC startups, CDTI grant beneficiaries and entities of the Red PIDI |
| Category | Business Regulation |
| Year | 2026 (4-year term, renewable) |
| Main discount | 30% on OEPM patent technology reports |
| Direct cost between parties | None (the agreement does not imply direct economic spending between OEPM and CDTI) |
If your company has received CDTI financing or participates in innovative public procurement processes, as of June 30, 2026, you have access to preferential conditions to protect your innovations through patents. The agreement formalized between the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) and the Center for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI), published in the BOE on June 30, 2026, translates the collaboration between both organizations into concrete advantages.
The regulatory reference is the Resolution of June 23, 2026, from the Under-Secretary's Office (BOE-A-2026-14220). It enters into force on the same day of its publication and has an initial term of four renewable years.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement defines specific commitments for each party. Here are the details:
| Organization | Commitment acquired |
|---|---|
| OEPM | Offer training sessions on industrial property aimed at companies in the CDTI ecosystem |
| OEPM | Provide technical support on patent matters to beneficiary companies |
| OEPM | Prepare patent technology reports with a 30% discount for CDTI grant beneficiaries and innovative public procurement recipients |
| CDTI | Integrate patent protection into its R&D procurement specifications |
| CDTI | Disseminate OEPM services among companies in its network |
The agreement does not generate direct economic spending between the signing parties. Its value lies in cost reduction for companies in the CDTI ecosystem and in the integration of industrial property protection as a requirement in R&D processes financed with public funds.
Economic and operational impact
The most direct impact is the 30% savings on patent technology reports. These reports are key tools for evaluating the novelty of an innovation before filing a patent application, and their cost can be significant for an SME or startup.
Beyond the discount, the agreement has two relevant operational effects:
- Integration of patents in R&D contracts: The CDTI will include patent protection in its procurement specifications. This means that companies applying for projects financed by the CDTI must consider protecting their results as part of the project, not as a subsequent formality.
- Access to technical training: OEPM training sessions and technical support allow companies without a specialized legal department to understand how to protect their innovations and what type of protection is most appropriate for their case.
For innovative startups and SMEs, industrial property protection is often relegated due to lack of resources or knowledge. This agreement reduces both barriers simultaneously.
Who does it affect?
- CDTI grant beneficiaries: Any company that has received or receives CDTI financing for R&D+i projects.
- Innovative public procurement recipients: Companies that participate or have participated in innovative public procurement processes managed by the CDTI.
- NEOTEC program startups: Technology-based companies financed through the CDTI's NEOTEC program are direct and explicitly mentioned beneficiaries of the agreement.
- Red PIDI entities: Entities integrated into the Red PIDI (Network of Information Points on Industrial Property Rights) are also included as beneficiaries.
- Innovative companies in general: Any company in the CDTI ecosystem that wants to protect its technological developments through patents.
Practical example
Imagine a technology startup that has received financing from the CDTI's NEOTEC program to develop AI-based medical diagnostic software. Before filing a patent application, it needs a technology report from the OEPM to verify that its solution is truly novel and there is no prior technology that would invalidate it.
Thanks to the agreement, that startup accesses that report with a 30% discount on the OEPM's standard rate. Additionally, it can attend training sessions organized by the OEPM to understand what type of protection (national patent, European patent, PCT) is most appropriate for its business model and target market, without needing to hire external advisory services in an initial phase.
If that same startup also participates in an innovative public procurement process managed by the CDTI, the procurement specification will already incorporate patent protection as an element of the project, which both requires and facilitates the integration of industrial property into its strategy from the start.
What should companies do now?
- Verify if you are a beneficiary: Check if your company has received or is processing CDTI grants, if you participate in innovative public procurement, or if you are part of Red PIDI. If so, you already have the right to the 30% discount.
- Contact the OEPM to request the discount: Before ordering any patent technology report, communicate your CDTI beneficiary status to the OEPM so they apply the reduced rate.
- Sign up for training sessions: The OEPM will organize specific sessions for the CDTI ecosystem. Staying aware of these calls can save you external advisory costs in industrial property.
- Review your R&D specifications with the CDTI: If you have ongoing or planned projects with the CDTI, verify that the new procurement specifications already incorporate patent protection as a requirement. Adapt to this requirement from the project design stage.
- Evaluate which innovations deserve protection: Take advantage of access to OEPM technical support to identify which developments in your company are patentable and what type of protection is most efficient for your business strategy.
Frequently asked questions
What discount does the OEPM-CDTI agreement offer on patents?
The agreement establishes a 30% discount on the preparation of patent technology reports by the OEPM. This discount applies to CDTI grant beneficiaries and innovative public procurement recipients.
Can NEOTEC startups benefit from this agreement?
Yes. Startups from the CDTI's NEOTEC program are explicitly mentioned as beneficiaries of the agreement. They have access to the 30% discount on patent technology reports, OEPM training sessions, and technical support in industrial property.
How long does the OEPM-CDTI agreement last?
The agreement has an initial term of four years, renewable. It entered into force on June 30, 2026, the date of its publication in the BOE.
What is Red PIDI and why does this agreement affect it?
Red PIDI (Network of Information Points on Industrial Property Rights) is a network of entities that advise companies on industrial property matters. The agreement explicitly mentions it as a beneficiary group, which means that its integrated entities also have access to the services and preferential conditions agreed between the OEPM and CDTI.
Does accessing OEPM training sessions involve any cost for beneficiary companies?
The agreement does not establish any direct economic cost between the signing parties (OEPM and CDTI). Training sessions and technical support are offered as part of the agreement's commitments. To learn about the specific conditions of each session, you should stay alert to the calls published by the OEPM aimed at the CDTI ecosystem.
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-14220