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Jointly organised by the European IP Helpdesk and the European Patent Acadamy of the EPO, this online course comprises a series of three connected sessions on IP-related challenges and issues with the main emphasis on technology and patenting. It is designed for intellectual capital managers, R&D project leaders, entre- and intrapreneurs, SMEs, start-ups, spin-offs and technology transfer businesses. The three sessions will take place on 2, 7 and 9 June 2022, always from 2 to 4 PM (CEST).

Communication, dissemination and exploitation are key elements of every Horizon project. Yet, there is still some confusion on what the terms really mean and how the corresponding activities relate to each other. This basic-level training session aims to clarify the terminology by illustrating the differences between the three concepts and to point out the areas they have in common. It will also give an overview of key practical steps to take and consider when elaborating a sound outreach and exploitation strategy.

This webinar will put a particular spotlight on the role of communication, dissemination and exploitation in maximising the impact of Horizon projects. To this end, central aspects related to IP and innovation management will also be addressed, since they play a fundamental role in knowledge valorisation strategies. Plus, participants will also get an overview on key practical steps to take and consider when elaborating a sound outreach and exploitation strategy.

The High-growth Technology Business (HTB) Forums have been designed by the European Patent Office and the Licensing Executives Society International to present and elaborate on insightful case studies of IP strategies adopted by innovative enterprises, with a focus on SMEs and start-ups. Two upcoming forums in June will take a look at licensing (1 June 2022) and open innovation (15 June 2022). In each of the forums, a global expert panel will guide the audience through the success story presented, take an in-depth look into how intellectual assets support the business case and provide takeaways for practical implementation.

On the occasion of the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and non-wovens "TechTextil" from 21-24 June 2022 in Frankfurt (DE) and the "International Conference for Smart Textiles InMotion" from 21-23 September 2022 in Weimar (DE), the Enterprise Europe Network is organising an international brokerage event “Technical & Smart Textile” for companies, research institutions and all stakeholders who want to explore joint projects, technical cooperation or new business contacts with partners from Europe and worldwide. Interested parties can register for this free event with their cooperation profile on the online event platform until 20 September 2022 and select interesting participants for bilateral meetings.

On the occasion of the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and non-wovens TechTextil from 21-24 June 2022 in Frankfurt (DE) and the International Conference for Smart Textiles InMotion from 21-23 September 2022 in Weimar (DE), the Enterprise Europe Network is organising an international brokerage event “Technical & Smart Textile” for companies, research institutions and all stakeholders who want to explore joint projects, technical cooperation or new business contacts with partners from Europe and worldwide.

Compared to other technology sectors, innovations in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector have unique characteristics. These characteristics raise many challenges for EC-funded projects concerning managing and protecting research results and strategies and plans for their exploitation. This training session will discuss specific issues that EC-funded projects should address whether using or developing ICT; in particular, concerning knowledge management and protection, exploitation and maximising impacts.

This kick-off event is the start of a training series jointly organised by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European IP Helpdesk to showcase successful technology transfer journeys. Our experts will provide an overview of different case studies and discuss the importance of technology transfer as a means to valorise intellectual property (IP), specifically in the context of research cooperation. The introduction to the topic will be rounded off by an update on the unitary patent system and its implications for SMEs and universities. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange with the speakers in a "Meet the Speakers" session following the official programme.

This is a unique opportunity, organised in the framework of the Polish Medical Devices Promotion Program and the Enterprise Europe Network, to establish new business contacts, find contractors, exchange information and gather experience regarding the latest market trends in the medtech industry. The model is time- and cost-efficient and results in business! Key topics - Medical devices and equipment, - Personal protective equipment, - Orthopedics, - Dentistry, - Medical furniture, - Diagnostics The China IPR SME Helpdesk IP Business Advisor will attend this fair, to approach EU SME participants presenting its free services and answering any enquiries by the participants.

This IP training module aims to give participants an understanding of how to properly deal with intellectual property issues in EU-funded research and innovation initiatives (Horizon 2020/HEU). Learn about common pitfalls and IP challenges and understand which IP aspects have to be considered in collaborative research projects at which stage of the project.

New Taipei City is a fast growing urban area with ambitious plans for sustainable city development. The city's government has identified key areas where there is a particular need for new and innovative technological solutions to adress growing urban challenges: - Waste Water Management - Waste Management - Green Energy Solutions Technology providers and interested parties are cordially invited to join this event and learn how Austrian high-tech solutions can address Taiwan's challenges in these technology sectors. The China IPR SME Helpdesk IP Business Advisor will attend this fair, to approach EU SME exhibitors, presenting its free services and answering any enquiries by the exhibitors.

It is one of two most important sector-specific events in Poland, dedicated to the agro-food sector. It is the business nature event and a perfect space for a dialogue between food manufacturers and food distributors. In WARSAW FOOD EXPO participate representatives of retail chains, distributors and wholesalers, e-commerce industry and the HoReCa sector. Within the Hosted Buyers program, which has been an integral part of the fair for two years, participate in the event also foreign buyers interested in importing food to their countries. The China IP SME Helpdesk will participate to introduce the free services to European SMEs and explore cooperation opportunities with business support organistions.

Intellectual property systems have been designed to incentivize human innovation and creation. Until very recently such innovation and creation was one of the defining characteristics of the human species. This webinar aims at providing participants with intermediate knowledge of intellectual property (IP) issues with a general overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in connection to IP.

Cibus, the international exhibition of Made in Italy food, will take place from 3 to 6 May 2022 in Parma. Cibus, International Food Exhibition, is the most important fair dedicated to the Italian agri-food sector. Institutions, trade associations, companies and professionals in the Made in Italy agri-food sector meet to outline together the future strategies for food business. The Exhibition represents an opportunity to establish and develop commercial relationships at an international level, while looking to the future and to innovation. The China IP SME Helpdesk will participate to introduce the free services to European SMEs and explore cooperation opportunities with business support organistions.

Sustainable Foodtech Solutions is a B2B event held during Anuga FoodTec 2022, a platform where experts and decision-makers from all areas of the food and beverage industry come together to jointly develop new and sustainable approaches for the F&B sector.

Every April, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day to raise awareness about the role of intellectual property (IP) rights in encouraging innovation. This year's World Intellectual Property Day aims to recognize the huge potential of young people to find new and better solutions that support the transition to a sustainable future. To this end, the European IP Helpdesk will be part of a collaborative event organised by ATHENA European University on April 21. In the session, our expert Claire Fritz will offer guidance on the available IP-related services available on EU level and provide links and tips on where to receive support.

This is the virtual trade fair for SMEs, pharma companies, manufacturers, service providers, research teams, clinicians, cluster organisations active in the area of Personalized Medicine. The China IPR SME Helpdesk IP Business Advisor will attend this fair, to approach EU SME participants, presenting its free services and answering any enquiries by the participants.

In 2019, the European Parliament adopted the Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive, giving member states until June 2021 to enact new national laws reflecting its provisions. The Copyright Directive has been highly controversial, mainly due to well-founded concerns that it will undermine the free expression of individual internet users who risk having content they try to publish blocked by companies who fear falling foul of the new copyright laws. This webinar provides you with a basic description and explanation of the copyright changes introduced by the new Directive 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market.

This online matchmaking event the third of its kind and part of the EU-funded project AgroBioHeat which is focused on mass deployment of improved and market ready agrobiomass heating solutions in Europe. Agrobiomass is a large, underexploited and indigenous resource, which can support the achievement of the European Energy and Climate targets, while promoting rural development and circular economy. This matchmaking is not only focused on heating, but on all beneficial uses of agrobiomass and side streams from food production in a circular bio-economy. The China IP SME Helpdesk IP Business Advisor will attend this fair, to approach EU SME exhibitors, presenting its free services and answering any enquiries by the exhibitors.

During Food Technology 2022, food and high-tech come together with the aim of helping the food industry on its way to 2050. During these two days, the following themes will be discussed: - Factory of the future - Sustainable and transparent food chains - Innovations in food - Food safety - Food lab The China IP SME Helpdesk will participate to introduce the free services to European SMEs and explore cooperation opportunities with business support organistions.