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The European IP Helpdesk team are collaborating with the European Commission's Horizon Results Platform (HRP) for a new webinar series exploring different aspects of intellectual property (IP) valorisation. Following the previous session on "IP and Software", this session specifically focuses on technology transfer. The session provides insights into the transferability of research results, specific agreements as well as risks related to technology transfer.

We are collaborating with the Internationalisation Centre Styria (ICS) to organise a new training session aimed at educating European small and medium enterprises (SMEs) about intellectual property (IP) laws in India. The main objective of the session is to raise awareness about the market opportunities that India offers for EU SMEs. The session will focus on IP protection strategies in India and how best steps to take prior internationalising to India.

Jointly organised by the India IP SME Helpdesk and the University of Maribor, this training session will focus on the opportunities for European small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India's growing market, emphasizing the importance of protecting intellectual property amidst challenges like piracy and counterfeiting.

This training session aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to leverage intellectual property (IP) rights effectively, drawing inspiration from the International Olympic Committee's successful revenue generation strategies. Participants will learn how to identify valuable IP assets, create profitable partnerships, and manage IP-related legal and compliance issues, ensuring sustainable revenue growth for their organisations.

This training session aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to leverage intellectual property (IP) rights effectively, drawing inspiration from the International Olympic Committee's successful revenue generation strategies. Participants will learn how to identify valuable IP assets, create profitable partnerships, and manage IP-related legal and compliance issues, ensuring sustainable revenue growth for their organisations.

This training session aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to leverage intellectual property (IP) rights effectively, drawing inspiration from the International Olympic Committee's successful revenue generation strategies. Participants will learn how to identify valuable IP assets, create profitable partnerships, and manage IP-related legal and compliance issues, ensuring sustainable revenue growth for their organisations.

This training session equips participants with the knowledge and skills to leverage intellectual property (IP) rights effectively, drawing inspiration from the International Olympic Committee's successful revenue generation strategies. Participants will learn how to identify valuable IP assets, create profitable partnerships, and manage IP-related legal and compliance issues, ensuring sustainable revenue growth for their organisations.

SMEs’ trade secrets and valuable know-how are often lost during the initial business meetings with potential new business partners or during trade fairs when introducing their products or services to potential new buyers. In collaboration with the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce, the China IP SME Helpdesk is inviting an IP expert to discuss how to design comprehensive IP protection strategy when meeting potential new cooperation partners in China.

Joining forces with the India IP SME Helpdesk, the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk is organising a webinar on how to register trademarks using the international Madrid system. The webinar will cover essential requirements, benefits, and potential drawbacks. A special guest from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) will provide insights into the SME Fund and how to leverage it to cover up to 50% of official fees.

Joining forces with the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk, the India IP SME Helpdesk is organising a webinar on how to register trademarks using the international Madrid system. The webinar will cover essential requirements, benefits, and potential drawbacks. A special guest from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) will provide insights into the SME Fund and how to leverage it to cover up to 50% of official fees.

Joining forces with the India IP SME Helpdesk, the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk is hosting a webinar focused on registering trademarks using the international Madrid system. The session will delve into essential requirements, benefits, and potential drawbacks of this registration method. A special guest from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) will also share insights into the SME Fund, detailing how it can support covering up to 50% of official fees associated with trademark registration.

Arti e Mestieri Expo 2024, taking place online between 4-5 July 2024, is Italy's first digital trade fair to include permanent e-commerce of Made in Italy to China. The event will feature exhibitions, training, meetings, and business matchmaking preparatory to e-commerce start-ups in China. Attending SMEs will have the opportunity to sell their products for 11 months on Chinese platforms with the help of the Vento d'Italia import system. Business Matchmaking: matchmaking opportunities with Chinese B2B market partners (importers, distributors etc.) Training: Training sessions with Italian and Chinese professionals on vertical issues relating to the Chinese market. Conferences: Italian and Chinese institutional and private stakeholders discuss in themed roundtables. The China IP SME Helpdesk, alongside the EU SME Center, will present the EU initiatives which support European SMEs exporting to China. The session is titled: "Exporting to China: European support for SMEs." The session is dedicated to the European perspective on the internationalisation of Italian SMEs towards the Chinese market and will explain how these two important projects can support your SME. The EU SME Centre provides practical information, advice and training to help European SMEs grow in the Chinese market. The China IP SME Helpdesk advises European SMEs on IP protection and management in the Chinese market. Both initiatives offer their services completely free of charge. During the session, representatives of the projects will explain the services available to facilitate SMEs' access to the Chinese market and present concrete case studies highlighting the success achieved by companies thanks to the support provided by the two projects.

This training will be given within the context of the event "Discover China," organised by SEV- Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, the Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SEVE - Greek Exporters Association, the EU SME Centre, and the China IP SME Helpdesk. The goal of the conference is to inform Greek businesses about the prospects, possibilities and business and investment opportunities presented by the Chinese market, about the penetration possibilities of Greek products, as well as intellectual property issues. An IP Expert will represent the China IP SME Helpdesk and deliver a presentation titled, "How to protect your IP rights in China," aimed at informing SMEs about relevant IP laws and procedures in China.

From emergent designers, innovative textile and fashion brands to manufacturing companies and circular and sustainable providers, the textile industry as a whole is called to understand the relevance of handling intellectual property matters globally. As the market globalisation era enables a worldwide competitiveness, it is imperative to understand how to efficiently handle the complexity of cross-border IP rights, arising from different legal frameworks and jurisdictional obstacles. Effective and efficient business goals require more than ever an alignment with a strong IP strategy, which in simpler words could be translated into having a clear path to reach partners and consumers whilst capturing exclusivity over certain elements that enable this path and the defense of business interests. In a bid to shed light on the dynamic interplay among innovation, competitiveness, internationalisation and economic growth, the International IP SME Helpdesks explore the Role of Intellectual Property in SMEs' Global Ventures.

In collaboration with Arhipelago, Enterprise Europe Network Transilvania and APEC, Latin America IP SME Helpdesk is organising the second edition of the webinar series, "Road to South America: How to Protect Your Business Creations through Intellectual Property". This session will provide crucial insights into how to safeguard your business interests in Latin American countries.

Intellectual property (IP) can be transferred or licensed, offered to enter into cooperation agreements or contributed as capital in a joint venture. Effective IP management and protection through well-written agreements is essential for business success. In this upcoming advanced-level training session, you will receive a general overview of the key terms in a (patent) license agreement and discusses the possible options for each of the terms.

Intellectual property (IP) can be transferred or licensed, offered to enter into cooperation agreements or contributed as capital in a joint venture. Effective IP management and protection through well-written agreements is essential for business success. In this upcoming advanced-level training session, you will receive a general overview of the key terms in a (patent) license agreement and discusses the possible options for each of the terms.

We are happy to announce the third session of the "Patent protection for EU funding beneficiaries" lecture series organised in co-operation with the European Patent Academy. Each lecture explores the interface between patents and the respective technical field. This session focusses specifically on Green Technologies and introduces the main aspects of intellectual property (IP) management: notably, IP ownership, protection, and exploitation. Please note that by registering for one session, participants automatically register for all sessions within the series.

The Global Innovation Summit 2024 brings together global leaders, decision-makers, companies, and key research organisations from all over the globe to tackle the most pressing challenges in an ever-changing world. On 13 June, the coordinator of the European IP Helpdesk, Jörg Scherer, will provide insights into the important role of critical actors in the regional innovation system to ensure an agile and resilient society in a dedicated session: "Impact Licensing as a Strategic Approach to Resilient Innovation for Regional Emergency Response".

From emergent designers, innovative textile and fashion brands to manufacturing companies and circular and sustainable providers, the textile industry as a whole is called to understand the relevance of handling intellectual property matters globally. As the market globalisation era enables a worldwide competitiveness, it is imperative to understand how to efficiently handle the complexity of cross-border IP rights, arising from different legal frameworks and jurisdictional obstacles. In a bid to shed light on the dynamic interplay among innovation, competitiveness, internationalisation and economic growth, the International IP SME Helpdesks explore the Role of Intellectual Property in SMEs' Global Ventures.