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Brussels, Belgium
DIGITAL SME summit 2024
Advancements in digital technologies offer new opportunities to address the defining challenges of our times and forge a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future for all. The 2024 EU elections represent a pivotal moment for the future of European digital and industrial leadership.
ONLINE &
, Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
Driving EU prosperity: the future of knowledge valorisation
This event is organised by the European Commission.
Online
Pitch deck clinic
This online workshop will teach you how to build an effective “conclusion chain” in a series of simple slides.
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Brussels, Belgium
Connecting European Chambers 2024
The 9th edition of Connecting European Chambers offers local, regional, and national chambers within the Eurochambres network a unique opportunity to explore EU programs and exchange best practices.
Online
The importance of intellectual property for your business in Greece
The importance of intellectual property for your business in greece.
Brussels, Belgium and Online
Civil Society Dialogue on the impact of EU FTAs on key environmental aspects, including climate
Civil society organisations registered in the DG Trade Civil Society Database are invited to join a meeting presenting the draft final report of the ex-post evaluation of the impact of EU FTAs on key environmental aspects, including climate.
Online
The importance of intellectual property for your business in Malta
The importance of intellectual property for your business in Malta.
Brussels, Belgium
Shaping the future of European manufacturing: growth and innovation for SMEs
This event serves to meet with industry leaders from across Europe to connect with peers, and build partnerships that will drive the future of advanced manufacturing in Europe.
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Charleroi, Belgium
AGORADA+ discusses innovation in life sciences, cleantech and advanced manufacturing ecosystems
For the third consecutive year, AGORADA+, one of EURADA’s main annual events, will be organised in cooperation and in the context of “Clusters Meet Regions” workshop.
Online
Maximizing value and planning exits in agrifood investments
Looking to jumpstart your investment journey in the agrifood sector? Look no further than the Agrifood Investment Launchpad and become a part of the growing community of investors who are changing the game in the agrifood sector.
Online
How to make best use of the Unitary Patent System
This training is of particular interest to business decision-makers, IP professionals in SMEs, as well as technology licensing offices.
Online
Advanced Agri-food Startup Valuation Techniques – Setting the price
EIT Food has designed the Agrifood Investors Launchpad Online programme, a basic course designed for beginners and potential investors in the field.
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November 27, 2024Business growth
The EUIPO signs a collaboration agreement with the AECM to empower EU SMEs
A new collaboration between the EUIPO and the AECM to enhance support for EU SMEs.
November 04, 2024Benefits of IP
Public consultation on craft and industrial geographical indications
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather direct input from interested stakeholders for the preparation of the Commission’s future communication and promotion campaign related to craft and industrial geographical indications.
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.
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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Nov 21, 2024
Entrepreneurship
Read the inspiriting story of two Czech businesswomen that want to revolutionise the fashion world.
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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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'Through the SME Fund, we have been able to double the budget allocated to…AldoraTechFerrán Lumbierres, Spain
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'The SME Fund is a great help for start-ups. It provides vouchers for…MelliferaB.Lowndes-Nikolova,Bulgaria
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'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
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