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.
![Intellectual Property diagnostics service](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-01/GettyImages-1186953779.jpg?itok=-PWZBDD6)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![logo](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2024-03/EN_logo_member_of_EUIPO.png?itok=MJcqhuh6)
IP essentials leaflet: Benefits of IP
Digital leaflets for SMEs and start-ups to learn more about IP and its value for business. Check it ...
Other
EN
![Training](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2023-01/GettyImages-1274394138.jpg?itok=WwsCfTic)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![logo](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2024-03/EN_logo_member_of_EUIPO.png?itok=MJcqhuh6)
IP essentials leaflet: Risks of not protecting your IP
Digital leaflets for SMEs and start-ups to learn more about IP and its value for business. Check it ...
Other
EN
![Commission publishes first ever European Media Industry Outlook](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2023-06/Europe%20Flag%20GettyImages-480985277.jpg?itok=ebBm-EWY)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![logo](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2024-03/EN_logo_member_of_EUIPO.png?itok=MJcqhuh6)
IP essentials leaflet: List of IP offices and contact details
Digital leaflets for SMEs and start-ups to learn more about IP and its value for business. Check it ...
Other
EN
![Protect IP_ Shoe example](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2024-02/Shoes%20photos.jpg?itok=0giyhYQu)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![logo](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2024-03/EN_logo_member_of_EUIPO.png?itok=MJcqhuh6)
IP essentials leaflet: Protecting your company’s assets with IP – shoe example
Digital leaflets for SMEs and start-ups to learn more about IP and its value for business. Check it ...
Other
EN
![Protect IP _phone example](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2024-02/Mobile%20phone%20in%20blue%20background.jpg?itok=94vVeLVg)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![logo](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2024-03/EN_logo_member_of_EUIPO.png?itok=MJcqhuh6)
IP essentials leaflet: Protecting your company’s assets with IP – phone example
Digital leaflets for SMEs and start-ups to learn more about IP and its value for business. Check it ...
Other
EN
![intellectual property concept](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-11/GettyImages-874274796.jpg?itok=FlMlG5yh)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![logo](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2024-03/EN_logo_member_of_EUIPO.png?itok=MJcqhuh6)
IP essentials leaflet: Easy-to-follow IP guide
Digital leaflets for SMEs and start-ups to learn more about IP and its value for business. Check it ...
Other
EN
![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
![GettyImages-1227412970.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2023-02/GettyImages-1227412970.jpg?itok=QsvP0jo0)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![Regional helpdesks](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2023-03/helpdesk-logo.png?itok=agPJWm1T)
EU IP SME Helpdesks
A first-line intellectual property (IP) service providing free-of-charge support to help European SM...
Public Organisation
EN
![Bookshelves and laptops are placed on the library desk.E-learning class and e-book digital technology](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-12/Bookshelves%20and%20laptops%20are%20placed%20on%20the%20library%20desk.E-learning%20class%20and%20e-book%20digital%20technology.jpg?itok=Ic-o8LU9)
Free
Legal and regulatory support
![OEPM logo](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2024-05/MIT_OepmSiglas_0.jpg?itok=BXsoq8cy)
MIO database - Spain
A Spanish Patent and Trade mark Office (SPTO) files database.
Public Organisation
ES