This webinar aims to give you a basic understanding of how to properly deal with intellectual property issues and learn about common pitfalls and IP challenges in EU-funded research and innovation initiatives (Horizon 2020/HEU).

After the training, participants should be able to answer the following main questions:

• What are the key characteristics of an EU-funded project and the different participating partners?
• Which IP aspects have to be considered in collaborative research projects?
• At which stages of the project does IP matter?
• What rules exist within Horizon and what requirements have to be met?
• What terminology is used?
• How do I define relevant background for my project?
• How do I define ownership of results?
• How do I set up a regime for granting access rights?
• What are basic IP aspects to be considered under Horizon? (Please note that additional webinars specifically addressing exploitation issues under Horizon are offered separately)