Tools
In this section, find trusted tools to grow your business at national, European and global levels in the areas of: finance and funding, protecting your idea, business/trade support and legal regulatory support. Use the filters to find the most helpful tool for you under the available categories.
![PIZnet.de](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2024-03/PIZnet_Website_2024_0.jpg?itok=bOd38ZpS)
Paid
Business / Trade support
![PIZnet](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2024-03/PIZnet_Logo_kurz_rgb-9d5e6288.jpg?itok=bBjEwroI)
IP Search Services, IP Scan Services and IP Valuation Services
The German Patent Information Centres are recognised cooperation partners of the German Patent and T...
Public Organisation
DE
![SME funding guide](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-06/Computer%20and%20books.jpg?itok=G4lrQedL)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![DPMA](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2022-07/Germany_10.12.png?itok=5sL8zeEs)
Information page for SMEs in Germany
Special information section for SMEs which helps to handle their own intellectual property more cons...
Public Organisation
DE
EN
![Designs](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-02/GettyImages-971559446_0.jpg?itok=4QDqkle9)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![LPO_logo_2023.png](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2023-08/LPO_logo_2023.png?itok=tX2nxn8V)
Latvian patent database
The database of patents and patent applications contains full texts of patent applications and grant...
Public Organisation
EN
LV
![Trade mark locator by figurative elements](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-02/GettyImages-1181309825.jpg?itok=7qLEctZT)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![LPO_logo_2023.png](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2023-08/LPO_logo_2023.png?itok=tX2nxn8V)
Latvian trade marks database
The database contains information on trade marks filed with the Latvian Patent Office under the nati...
Public Organisation
EN
LV
![](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2021-12/GettyImages-1038304086_0.jpg?itok=8eje5cNa)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![LPO_logo_2023.png](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2023-08/LPO_logo_2023.png?itok=tX2nxn8V)
Industrial designs databases
Design patents and industrial designs database.
Public Organisation
EN
LV
![Electronic services platform of the Polish Patent Office](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-01/GettyImages-931221426.jpg?itok=DNUoj_wk)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2021-05/LogoUIBM300dpi_14.jpg?itok=DwSQlVRI)
Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Desk
The Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Desk offers free information, guidance and assistance services...
Public Organisation
IT
![SPTO Electronic Headquarters](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-02/GettyImages-1227412970.jpg?itok=PJBZlzt8)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2021-05/LogoUIBM300dpi_14.jpg?itok=DwSQlVRI)
China Russia Brazil Desk
Information and Assistance Service Desk for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that want to i...
Public Organisation
EN
IT
![](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-01/GettyImages-1208673733_stock.jpg?itok=Y4Lf4Qwv)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2021-05/LogoUIBM300dpi_14.jpg?itok=DwSQlVRI)
Anti-Counterfeiting Direct Line
The Anti-Counterfeiting Direct Line is a free service which offers consumers and businesses, in par...
Public Organisation
IT
![Term calculator](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-02/GettyImages-1274394138.jpg?itok=kb-VUtiO)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![LPO_logo_2023.png](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2023-08/LPO_logo_2023.png?itok=tX2nxn8V)
Fake Reality
'Fake Reality' encourages citizens to avoid purchasing counterfeit goods and report infringements.
Public Organisation
LV