30% discount on patent reports for Castilla-La Mancha companies: what changes in 2026

Key data

Innovative companies in Castilla-La Mancha have had a direct and cheaper channel since June 2026 to protect their inventions. The agreement signed between the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM), the Department of Sustainable Development of the Regional Government and the Research and Innovation Agency of Castilla-La Mancha creates a regional infrastructure to support industrial property with concrete economic advantages.

The regulatory reference is the Resolution of June 29, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-14551), published on July 4, 2026 and effective from June 22, 2026.

What does this regulation establish?

The agreement creates a framework for cooperation in industrial property matters between the central administration (OEPM) and the regional administration (Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha). The main elements are:

The agreement aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals 8 (decent work and economic growth) and 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure) of the 2030 Agenda.

Economic and operational impact

The most direct and quantifiable impact is the 30% discount on two key services for any innovative company:

• Patent Technology Report: analyzes the state of the art and novelty of an invention before filing for a patent. It is a common and necessary step in any patenting process.
• Technology Monitoring Report: monitors a company's technological and competitive environment to detect threats and opportunities. Especially useful for SMEs that innovate in sectors with high patent activity.

Beyond the discount, the agreement reduces the barrier to entry into the patent system for SMEs and research centers that do not have specialized legal departments. Access to staff trained and accredited by the OEPM in the region itself eliminates the need to hire external industrial property agents for the initial phases of the process.

The fight against counterfeiting is another relevant operational vector: companies with registered trademarks in the region will have institutional support to defend their rights against counterfeit products or imitations.

Who does it affect?

• SMEs and companies with innovative activity based in Castilla-La Mancha that want to protect their technological developments or products.
• Universities in Castilla-La Mancha with research groups that generate patentable results.
• R&D+i centers in the region, both public and private, included in the agreement.
• Companies with registered trademarks that want to strengthen defense against counterfeiting and unauthorized uses.
• Technology startups and spin-offs in the product development phase that need to know the state of the art before investing in R&D.

Practical example

An agri-food SME from Albacete has developed a food preservation process that it believes is novel. Before this agreement, to obtain a Patent Technology Report, it had to request it directly from the OEPM or hire an external agent, assuming the full cost.

With the agreement in force, this company can:

1. Visit the Regional Center for Industrial Property Information of Castilla-La Mancha to receive free initial advice on patentability.
2. Request a Patent Technology Report with a 30% discount compared to the official OEPM price, as it is included as a beneficiary of the agreement.
3. If the report confirms novelty, continue with the patent application with the support of specialized staff from the regional center.
4. If it already has registered trademarks, access institutional support to monitor and defend its rights against possible counterfeiting in the market.

The result: lower cost in the preliminary analysis phase and access to specialized advice without the need to outsource from the start.

What should companies do now?

1. Identify if your company is included in the scope of the agreement: the agreement covers companies, SMEs, universities and R&D+i centers in Castilla-La Mancha. If you operate in the region and have innovative activity, you are likely to benefit.
2. Contact the Research and Innovation Agency of Castilla-La Mancha to learn about the procedure for accessing the Regional Center for Industrial Property Information and confirm your inclusion as a beneficiary of the 30% discount.
3. Review your portfolio of unprotected innovations: if you have technological developments, processes or products that you have not yet patented, this is the time to evaluate their patentability at reduced cost.
4. Request a Technology Monitoring Report if you operate in a sector with high competitive activity: the 30% discount makes this service now more accessible for SMEs with tight budgets.
5. Review the status of your registered trademarks and assess whether you need institutional support to combat counterfeiting or unauthorized uses in the regional market.

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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-2026-14551