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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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Questions about setting up, developing or digitalizing a business? Unsure where to find information in areas such as taxation, selling in the EU, human resources, finance and funding and dealing with customers? YourEurope is ready to help you in your journey.
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Looking for free intellectual property (IP) support? We may have the answer. Click below for more information on how to apply for free IP support, covering subjects from dispute resolution, IP customs matters and help preparing IP rights applications. Read our testimonials to find out the experience of others.
Events View all events
Online
SEP Regulation: proposed mechanisms in determining a reasonable aggregate royalty
This webinar is organised by 4iP Council.
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Finland
, Congress Hotel Paasitorni
Helsinki IP Summit
This event is organised by IPR University Centre.
Finland
, Designmuseum
Design stories @Designmuseum
This event is organised by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH).
Online
The importance of intellectual property for your business in Slovakia
This event is organised by the EUIPO and the Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic (ÚPV SR).
Online
OSS & FRAND: learn more about their governance and compatibility
This webinar is organised by 4iP Council.
On line
Patent protection for EU funding beneficiaries - digital communication
This webinar is offered by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European IP Helpdesk.
Online
The importance of intellectual property for your business in Italy
This event is organised by the EUIPO and the Industrial Property Office of Italy (UIBM).
Online
Getting to know your trade mark in Finland
This event is organised by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH).
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Bilbao
, Spain
European SME Week 2023 – a celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation
The European SME Week 2023 is organised by the European Comission.
Brussels
European Parliament of Enterprises 2023™ – 6th Edition
This event is organised by Eurochambres in collaboration with the European Parliament.
Online
Knowledge transfer and IP enhancement strategies - basic course
The webinar is organised by the Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property (INPI).
Online
Learning about patents in Finland
This webinar is organised by the Finland Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH).
News View all news
September 19, 2023Protecting your ideas
According to a recent study, Europeans are watching more pirated TV shows and live sports online
A new study by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) indicates that the downward trend in piracy of previous years has been reversed.
September 13, 2023Benefits of IP
EU Parliament approves geographical protection for crafts and industry
The European Parliament approved new EU rules aimed at safeguarding the geographical indications (GI) for craft and industrial products, inspired by the existing rules for agricultural products.
September 08, 2023Protecting your ideas
Tuesday webinars at EUIPO
The EUIPO organises webinars than can help SMEs undestand and protect their intellectual property rights.
September 06, 2023Benefits of IP
Unlock the potential of Deep Tech and IP for a knowledge boost – Ideas Powered for business Talks wtih EIT and ESN
The latest episode of the Ideas Powered for business Talks provides explains how Deep Tech is interlinked with intellectual property (IP).
September 05, 2023Benefits of IP
The Ideas Powered for business website speaks Spanish!
The Ideas Powered for business website is now available in Spanish.
August 30, 2023Benefits of IP
Italy’s reform of the Industrial Property Code has entered into force
As part of this reform, provisions are included that make IP system usage more accessible and beneficial to SMEs.
August 14, 2023Benefits of IP
The Ideas Powered for business website speaks Portuguese!
The Ideas Powered for business website is now available in Portuguese.
August 07, 2023Benefits of IP
Portugal's IP Registers have been added to the Blockchain
Portugal joins the EUIPO's revolutionary blockchain initiative to offer new and innovative IP services. In addition, Estonia and Italy are the first IP Offices to activate the History service.
July 20, 2023Benefits of IP
The EUIPO signs a collaboration agreement with Eurojuris International
The EUIPO and Eurojuris International have recently signed a collaboration agreement.
July 14, 2023Benefits of IP
The Ideas Powered for business website speaks Greek!
The Ideas Powered for business website is now available in Greek.
July 13, 2023Benefits of IP
The Ideas Powered for business website speaks Latvian!
The Ideas Powered for business website is now available in Latvian.
July 11, 2023Benefits of IP
‘Sustainability reporting: a gateway to Green Profit’ – Ideas Powered for business Talks with EFAA
The latest episode of the Ideas Powered for business Talks provides insights on the importance of the creation of sustainability reports for businesses.
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 16, 2022
Entrepreneurship
French scientist, Anna Vanderbruggen, whom the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) RawMaterials nominated, has won the prestigious EIT Change Award for her pioneering work on graphite recycling. Her solution enables European recyclers to recover tonnes of graphite needed for lithium-ion batteries to power renewable energy technologies across the continent.
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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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'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
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