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12-14 January 2024 - ISPO BEIJING 2024

The China IP SME Helpdesk IP Business Advisor will attend the ISPO BEIJING 2024 to provide first line advice to European SMEs and SMEs from the countries participating in the Single Market Programme attending the fair.

 
Webinar | Opportunities and Challenges For Swedish and European SMEs in China on 14-Dec

On the 1st of November 2023, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China published a Whitepaper on the topic of Swedish and European SMEs in China. This Whitepaper was produced with the support of the EU SME Centre, and includes interviews with multiple experts and renowned Swedish SMEs in order to give an overview of the current market climate in China and future prospects for Swedish and European SMEs. On 14th of December the key points and takeaways of this Whitepaper will be presented by the authors and some of the participating experts who were interviewed for this Whitepaper will also present their views on the Chinese market, and how their companies or organizations work to support Swedish and European SMEs in the Chinese market.

 
Webinar | SMEs and patent holdouts: how European SMEs fight back on 14-Dec

In this webinar and Q&A in cooperation with 4iP Council, you will hear from an expert, Jari E. Vepsäläinen, Chairman of Fintrade-Mercer Group, China trained attorney actively involved as a strategic investment advisor and corporate lawyer in the People’s Republic of China for more than 36 years; and from Timothée Le Quesne, Co Founder & CEO at energysquare, who will explain his experience first-hand.

 
Training & Cooperation with Horizon Results Platform: Thinking international - International business Opportunities

The lecture series, organised in collaboration with the Horizon Results Platform and the European IP Helpdesk, aims to cover intellectual property (IP) aspects in different areas each lecture explores various concepts of IP valorisation. The final session, titled "Thinking International - International Business Opportunities," will delve into the IP landscape in different geographical areas. Additionally, it will provide insights into the services offered by International IP SME Helpdesks.

 
EU - Webinar & Horizon Results Platform: Thinking international - International business Opportunities on 13-Dec

This lecture series, organised in co-operation with the Horizon Results Platform, addresses IP-related aspects in four areas: It introduces the main aspects of IP management: notably IP Assessment, IP Commercialisation and Licensing, IP in Business Collaboration for SMEs and Start Ups and IP and Thinking international - International business Opportunities . Each lecture explores a different aspect of Intellectual Property valorization. The lectures may be of interest to a variety of audiences, from researchers to technology transfer officers.

 
Webinar & Cooperation with Horizon Results Platform: Thinking international – International business Opportunities

The European Commission Horizon Results Platform (HRP) team is collaborating with the European IP Helpdesk on a new lecture series. Each lecture explores a different aspect of intellectual property (IP) valorisation. In this final session, "Thinking international – International business Opportunities", we will explore the IP landscape of different geographical areas and we will hear about the services provided by the International IP SME Helpdesks.

 
Chile and Brazil Markets: Internationalisation and Protection of Intellectual Property

Organised by the Clust-ER GREENTECH in partnership with Latin America IP SME Helpdesk and CIFLA for the Technopole of Ravenna (Italy), the webinar 'Chile and Brazil markets - Internationalisation and protection of Intellectual Property'' will explore the internationalisation process, specifically addressing the safeguarding of intellectual property (IP) within foreign markets. One of our IP experts will participate the training session to deliver a free of charge training session on IP protection in those countries.

 
Webinar | Key Intellectual Properties Considerations for Collaborating with Chinese Partners on 12-Dec

The China IP SME Helpdesk, the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce and the EU-China Business Association have the pleasure to invite you to a webinar focused on "Key Intellectual Property Considerations for Collaborating with Chinese Partners”. This webinar will take place on 12 December 2023 at 10:00 am CEST. Moreover, on 14and 15 December from 9:00-11:00 (CET), interested SMEs will have the opportunity to book a 30 minutes free one-on-on consultation with the Helpdesk’s IP Business Advisor Ms. Lisa Lu to get a tailor-made advice on intellectual property matters in China. The spots are limited!

 
Advanced-Level Webinar: Maximizing the Impact of Horizon Project Results

From the proposal stage to project implementation and successful exploitation, intellectual property (IP) questions can arise at various points in the lifecycle of an EU-funded project. This webinar will provide an overall view of the creation and the development of IP rights both during and after the duration of a Horizon project (2020/Horizon Europe).

 
Intellectual Property Checklist for Internationalisation

Internationalisation is an ongoing process that requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of diverse markets. In this training session, you can expect to hear about the common needs of small and medium-sized enterprises abroad in terms of registration and use of intellectual property rights and how they can affect your company's interests.

 
Advanced-Level Webinar: Addressing IP Impact and Innovation in EU-Funded Projects

There are many different ways to define professional and systematic intellectual property (IP) management in Horizon (2020/Horizon Europe) projects. This advanced-level webinar will concentrate on finding the appropriate management framework for one's activity and address the question of how to develop a credible strategy centred on the management and exploitation of research results.

 
Webinar & CPVO Coop: Interface between CPVR and other IP rights

Within the European Union (EU), innovators and custodians of tradition have a multifaceted toolkit at their disposal to safeguard their intangible assets effectively. The EU presents a complex landscape where competition law and intellectual property rights converge. This training session will provide valuable insights into the intricate relationship between Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVR) and other vital components of intellectual property (IP).

 
Webinar & CPVO Coop: Interface between CPVR and other IP rights

Within the European Union (EU), innovators and custodians of tradition have a multifaceted toolkit at their disposal to safeguard their intangible assets effectively. The EU presents a complex landscape where competition law and intellectual property rights converge. This training session will provide valuable insights into the intricate relationship between Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVR) and other vital components of intellectual property (IP).

 
EPO Event – Carbon Capture and Storage: A New Frontier in Clean Tech?

Unlocking the potential of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies is becoming a global priority in the fight against climate change. In this online event organised by the European Patent Office (EPO), participants will learn about the crucial intersection of innovation and climate action. During the dynamic session, a brief analysis of the exclusive data on CCS patents by the EPO will shine a light on the current landscape, trends, and gaps of CCS in Europe and beyond.

 
Advanced-Level Webinar: IP and Artificial Intelligence

This webinar aims at providing a general overview of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and intellectual property (IP). It will provide guidance to participants to understand better the IP landscape for innovations in AI as well as to identify valuable IP and how to get protection internationally. The session will also shed light on the interaction between requirements of robust, verifiable, and explainable AI, open data requirements, and IP.

 
Advanced-Level Webinar: IP and Artificial Intelligence

This webinar is designed to offer a comprehensive overview to artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and intellectual property (IP). It aims to guide participants in better understanding the IP landscape surrounding AI innovations, identifying valuable IP, and securing international protection. Additionally, the session will illuminate the interaction between the requirements of robust, verifiable, and explainable AI, open data requirements, and IP.

 
High-growth Technology Business Forum: IP Strategy and Management

An intellectual property (IP) strategy is an integral part of a corporate business strategy, and IP management decisions can have a substantial impact on business performance. The final session of the High-growth Technology Business Forum series jointly organised by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), focusses on the numerous business aspects and opportunities of IP management relevant to high-growth technology companies.

 
EPO – Patent Knowledge Week 2023

The Patent Knowledge Week aims to help all innovation professionals gain insight into patent intelligence and base their decisions on sound patent knowledge. This year, the event will cover several themes, including data, information, knowledge and intelligence. It will cast a spotlight on patent intelligence and patent analytics and how to address user-specific needs and help unlock the "power of patent data".

 
Training & Cooperation with International IP SME Helpdesks: IP in the Mobility Industry

This joint webinar will provide a general overview of how to acquire intellectual property (IP) rights, such as trademarks, designs and patents in different regions such as Africa, China, Europe, India, Latin America and South-East Asia. Our experts from different Helpdesks will share their top tips to help you navigate potential issues in your region of interest. Additionally, they will debunk myths using real scenarios that have occurred with other European small and medium enterprises in these regions. Towards the end of the session, you will have the opportunity to clarify any doubts and pose questions to our experts.