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Identify your intellectual property assets
You may have valuable assets that you’re unaware of. This leaflet can help you understand what intellectual property assets you may have, how to protect them and the benefits they can bring you.
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Foundation in finance and administration
This course will provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a private equity fund's back-office personnel, best practices in operating a back office, efficient reporting, and the use of Invest Europe Professional Standards.
Online
EU - webinar: the internationalisation of SMEs in the MENA region
This webinar is organised by the Africa IP SME Helpdesk in cooperation with Distretto Ligure delle Tecnologie Marine (DLTM).
Online and Beijing, China
Intellectual property protection in a brave new digital world: a primer for SMEs
Software is widely used by European companies in most sectors, from application development to architectural design. While China offers some of the best opportunities for software development, European companies find themselves having to navigate an increasingly complex and changing regulatory and
Online
EU - webinar: patents and innovation
This EU webinar is offered by the European IP Helpdesk.
Online
EPO event: patents and innovation in European universities
The European Patent Office's Observatory on Patents and Technology will hold an online event on technology transfer and academic innovation in Europe.
Online
EU - webinar EPO coop: patent protection for EU funding beneficiaries - MedTech
This EU webinar is offered by the European IP Helpdesk.
Online
The importance of intellectual property for your business in Norway
This online event is organised by the EUIPO and the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO).
Brussels, Belgium
B2B matchmaking event: digital transformation in manufacturing & logistics
The event is co-organised by DIGITAL SME and European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME.
Online
IP and start-ups: What, why, how
This webinar is designed to help European SMEs and start-ups understand the strategic importance of intellectual property (IP).
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September 24, 2024Benefits of IP
Amazon joins the EUIPO call to promote IP rights, reflecting an ongoing commitment to protecting IP across the EU
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) issued a call for expression of interest, inviting marketplace service providers (MSPs) to work with the EUIPO on educating and raising awareness of IP —lending their expertise to businesses throughout the EU.
September 09, 2024Benefits of IP
The Rise of AI-Powered Startups: Are You Ready?
The latest episode of the Ideas Powered for business (IPfB) Talks is geared towards digital SMEs and how they harness AI.
July 22, 2024Benefits of IP
Alibaba International and the EUIPO raise awareness on IP protection among online sellers
New cooperation initiative between Alibaba International and the EUIPO.
July 15, 2024Benefits of IP
The EUIPO Mediation Centre can help you resolve IP disputes
Find out the latest information on the EUIPO Mediation Centre and its services.
July 10, 2024Benefits of IP
IP Stories - 4iP Council’s podcast: the hidden cost of counterfeit goods threatens the global economy
Check out this insightful podcast series on counterfeiting and piracy.
June 19, 2024Entrepreneurship
The EUIPO signs a collaboration agreement with the FBE to empower EU SMEs
The EUIPO signs a collaboration agreement with the FBE to strengthen the support given to EU SMEs.
June 10, 2024Benefits of IP
Launch of the EUIPO-WIPO IP Management Clinic – Furniture Programme
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) together with European Furniture industries Confederation Union launched the EUIPO-WIPO IP Management Clinic – Furniture programme, on 10 June 2024.
June 06, 2024Benefits of IP
Green future: the impact of European Entrepreneurs in clean tech SMEs
A new IPfB Talk about catalysing clean tech success in the EU! European Entrepreneurs (CEA-PME) and Kitemill feature on our latest Ideas Powered for business Talks.
May 22, 2024Benefits of IP
Celebrating two years of the Ideas Powered for business (IPFB) Talks for/with you!
How the IPFB Talks disseminate information on IP and innovation.
May 06, 2024Benefits of IP
Expert consultation services: a game changer for SME intellectual property protection
Find out what IP Scan Enforcement is and how it can help your business thrive.
April 16, 2024Benefits of IP
The pandemic and the counterfeit market: a joint EUIPO- OECD study on trade marks and fakes
New challenges, new solutions: EUIPO OECD study examines counterfeiting trends in the COVID era.
April 04, 2024Benefits of IP
Unlocking the monetary value of intellectual property: a must-watch discussion
Welcome to our groundbreaking Ideas Powered for business Talk on ‘The Art of Making Money with your Intellectual Property: IP Valuation’.
Articles View all
Nov 21, 2022
Benefits of IP
What if one day it became possible for us to live and interact in a single, virtual world that was just like our physical one, save for it being – indeed – immaterial? There is probably no need to look too far ahead. This is the concept behind something that is already very ‘real’: the metaverse.
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Sep 20, 2024
Protecting your ideas
How Mediterraneo Lab 4.0 uses cutting-edge technology and strategic intellectual property management to create a win-win for both workers and companies.
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Jun 27, 2022
Benefits of IP
The link between block chain technology and intellectual property protection rights.
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‘VentilAQUA's innovation strategy is based on the protection of its…VentilAQUACarlos Oliveira, Portugal
'We discovered the SME Fund thanks to our trade mark attorney. Protecting…Sundayflies Ivana Brutenič and Kristína Cichý, Slovakia 
'Not expensive, nor complicated! The assessment of intellectual property (…CerannicAnnija Kanska, Latvia
'As an active player in the IP field, I appreciate the immense importance…ZirtuiDr. Ellen Crabbe, Belgium
'Through the SME Fund, we have been able to double the budget allocated to…AldoraTechFerrán Lumbierres, Spain
‘Applying for a trade mark was super important for us, now that we are…Financial EuropeansIoanna Fotopoulou, Greece 
'The SME Fund is a great help for start-ups. It provides vouchers for…MelliferaB.Lowndes-Nikolova,Bulgaria
'The SME Fund is a great initiative, helpful for small companies and easy…PhytocodeMargarita Nesheva, Bulgaria
'The SME Fund is a great initiative. Applying was straight forward and the…Olia Scarves Oly Theofanopoulou, Greece
'The SME fund was very helpful, supportive, and easy to apply for; it was…Concrete4changeDr. Sid Pourfalah, Ireland 
'Our experience with SME Fund was great. We successfully applied and got…Ayxon-Dynamics GmbHGrit Landsberg, Germany
´With the support of the SME Fund, I have set a foundation to promote SAVEE and…SaveeTobias Schaller, Austria
´When I searched in EUIPO's website to apply for the European Trade Mark… PYÖREÄYulia Garayshina, Spain
´The SME Fund was very useful for my business. I used it for the IP Scan which…Onit Sport OyLaura Andelin, Finland
´Great initiative for start-ups and new companies.´Mr. Popper - Marteching Platform Darko Majic, Croatia
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