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Zweig Visitor Centre, Rue d'Ardenne, Brussels, Belgium
Democracy in action: discussing inflation and the sustainability agenda
This in-person event is organised by Accountancy Europe.
Teslova 3, Plzeň, Vědeckotechnický park Plzeň
Business Support Fair Pilsen
This event is organised by the CzechInvest Agency in cooperation with the Science and Technology Park Pilsen and other partners.
The importance of intellectual property for your business in Hungary
This online event is organised by the EUIPO and the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO).
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, Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam
EIT Health Summit 2024
This two-day summit is organised by EIT Health.
EURADA - EUIPO webinar on Intellectual Property (IP) for Regional Development Agencies
This webinar is organised by EURADA with EUIPO.
The importance of intellectual property for your business in Sweden
This online event is organised by the EUIPO and the Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV).
EU - Webinar & Horizon Results Platform: Artificial Intelligence
This EU webinar is offered by the Horizon Results Platform (HRP) and the European IP Helpdesk.
Technological innovation and economic growth: a policy perspective
This webinar is organised by 4iP Council.
The importance of intellectual property for your business in France
This online event is organised by the EUIPO and the French Patent and Trademark Office (INPI).
World Intellectual Property Day 2024
This event is organised by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO).
EU - Webinar: IP in business collaborations for SMEs and start-ups
This EU webinar is organised by the European IP Helpdesk.
News View all news
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’.
March 19, 2024Benefits of IP
The Ideas Powered for business Network 2023 in numbers
Learn about the Ideas Powered for business Network 2023 in numbers.
February 22, 2024Benefits of IP
IP Stories: 4iP Council’s podcast section provides a number of innovation stories
Learn everything there is to know about the 4iP Council’s podcast.
February 29, 2024Benefits of IP
EUIPO Tuesday webinars March 2024
The EUIPO organises webinars than can help SMEs understand and protect their intellectual property rights.
February 01, 2024Benefits of IP
Pro Strategies for Digital Triumph – Ideas Powered for business Talks
The latest episode of the Ideas Powered for business Talks is geared towards digital SMEs, start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs.
January 26, 2024Benefits of IP
SME Fund 2024: Continued support for EU SMEs to protect their intellectual property
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Commission have launched the 2024 edition of the Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund, which offers intellectual property vouchers for EU-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The SME Fund 2024 follows the resounding
January 10, 2024Benefits of IP
The 2024 DesignEuropa Awards – Applications now open!
The 2024 DesignEuropa Awards application process is open until 15 March 2024.
November 22, 2023Benefits of IP
EUIPO launches new Mediation Centre for IP disputes
The Executive Director João Negrão has officially launched the EUIPO’s ground-breaking Mediation Centre. The Mediation Centre will provide alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services for intellectual property disputes free of charge.
November 17, 2023Benefits of IP
IP in the Tour de France
Discover how intellectual property in the Tour de France drives innovation in cycling, from groundbreaking bike designs to landmark legal battles, shaping the future of the sport.
November 06, 2023Benefits of IP
European Commission publishes regulation on geographical indications for craft and industrial products
The European Commission's new regulation, effective from December 2025, protects geographical indications for craft and industrial products to preserve local skills and boost niche markets.
October 31, 2023Benefits of IP
The Ideas Powered for business website speaks Italian!
The Ideas Powered for business website is now available in Italian.
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.
Success stories View all
Mar 08, 2024
Entrepreneurship
An insightful interview with two female entrepreneurs from Slovakia.
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Jun 27, 2022
Benefits of IP
The link between block chain technology and intellectual property protection rights.
Inspired by people like you
‘For more than 50 years, we have been in the plastics processing business,… ATP- Avanzate Tecnologie PlasticheGiuseppe Filannino, Italy
‘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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