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New Design Legislation : What should designers know
The webinar series is provided by Ornamo Art and Finland and The Bureau of European Design Associations – BEDA and supported by EUIPO.
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The importance of intellectual property for your business in Belgium (Session in Dutch)
The importance of intellectual property for your business in Belgium.
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The importance of intellectual property for your business in Belgium (Session in French)
The importance of intellectual property for your business in Belgium.
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The importance of intellectual property for your business in Malta
The importance of intellectual property for your business in Malta.
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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’.
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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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‘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
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´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
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