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This two-day course gives you a comprehensive and professional set of tools and techniques so that you can profit from your IP and put it at the heart of your business strategy in a way that is easy to access, easy to follow and easy to implement. Jointly developed by the LESI Education Committee and the European Patent Academy, this advanced training course includes an IP negotiation masterclass on day 2. Please send your registration in email to les@les-austria.at with your name, company, firm and LES membership status.

This two-day course gives you a comprehensive and professional set of tools and techniques so that you can profit from your intellectual property (IP) and put it at the heart of your business strategy in a way that is easy to access, easy to follow and easy to implement. Jointly developed by the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) Education Committee and the European Patent Academy, this advanced training course includes an IP negotiation masterclass on day 2. Please send your registration via email to les@les-austria.at with your name, company, and LES membership status by 15 November 2023.

This two-day course will provide you a comprehensive and professional set of tools and techniques so that you can profit from your intellectual property (IP) and put it at the heart of your business strategy in a way that is easy to access, easy to follow and easy to implement. Jointly developed by the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) Education Committee and the European Patent Academy, this advanced training course includes an IP negotiation masterclass on day 2. Please send your registration via email to les@les-austria.at with your name, company, and LES membership status by 15 November 2023.

This webinar will focus on technical innovation, which involves transforming an idea into a commercialised product, process, or service. We will explain the different stages in the innovation process and demonstrate how patent information can support the decision-making process as you progress from one stage to the next, ultimately leading to successful commercialisation and beyond.

This webinar focusses on technical innovation, which involves transforming an idea into a commercialised product, process, or service. We will explain the different stages in the innovation process and demonstrate how patent information can support the decision-making process as you progress from one stage to the next, ultimately leading to successful commercialisation and beyond.

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.

In this webinar, we will address the specific challenges that EU-funded projects should consider while using or developing Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), particularly knowledge management and protection, exploitation, and maximising impact. At the end of this session, participants will gain a better understanding of what intellectual property rights (IPR) are appropriate for different ICT technologies as well as the strategies for the exploitation of different types of ICT.

China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) is jointly organsed by China’s Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Intellectual Property Administration, etc. CHTF makes commercialization of high-tech achievements, product exhibitions, high-level forums, investment promotions, and business exchange and cooperation, with a particular emphasis on showcasing advanced technologies and products in areas, such as ratification intelligence, cutting-edge equipment manufacturing, environmental protection, new generation information technology, new display technology, smart cities and digital healthcare. The role of the CHTF has been fully affirmed in advancing the industrialization of hi-tech achievements, the development of the exchange of new technologies from China and abroad, and international economic and technological exchanges and cooperation. The China IP SME Helpdesk IP Business Advisor will visit the trade fair to advise EU SMEs and SMEs from countries participating in the Single Market Programme with IP-related questions and to present the Helpdesk’s free-of-charge services

We are happy to announce the fifth and final 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 will focus specifically on Biotechnology and introduce the main aspects of intellectual property (IP) management: notably IP ownership, protection and exploitation.

Communication, dissemination and exploitation are key components of every Horizon (2020/HEU) project. Yet, there is still some confusion on what the terms really mean and how the corresponding activities relate to each other. This webinar will put a particular spotlight on the role of communication, dissemination and exploitation in maximising the impact of Horizon projects. It aims to clarify the terminology by illustrating the differences between the three concepts, and to point out the areas they have in common.

Web Summit, organised by a Dublin-based company, is a globally renowned tech conference series that spans several international locations. The event brings together an impressive gathering of policymakers, heads of state, as well as founders and CEOs from both established technology companies and burgeoning startups. The representatives of India IP SME Helpdesk will be there to introduce our free of charge intellectual property (IP) support services to European small and medium enterprises that would like to protect and enforce their IP rights in India.

Web Summit, organised by a Dublin-based company, is a globally renowned tech conference series that spans several international locations. The event brings together an impressive gathering of policymakers, heads of state, as well as founders and CEOs from both established technology companies and burgeoning startups. The representatives of Latin America IP SME Helpdesk will be present at the event introduce our free of charge intellectual property (IP) support services to European small and medium enterprises that would like to protect and enforce their IP rights in Latin America.

The European Commission Horizon Results Platform (HRP) team is collaborating with the European IP Helpdesk on a new lecture series. This upcoming session on "IP in Business Collaboration for SMEs and Startups" will address the key IP issues which need to be considered in business collaborations, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups, in order to best use these intellectual assets as strategic tools to maintain competitiveness, enable growth and business expansion, and support investment.

The FHC trade show is hosted by Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Market International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Cuisine Association, China Chamber of Commerce of I/E of Foodstuffs, etc. After 26 years of growth and development, the FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show has become one of the leading trade exhibitions in the food and beverage industry and an important platform for major multinational corporations to enter the Chinese market. The FHC 2023 covers 10 food and beverage sectors including Meat and Aquatic Products, Leisure Food, Dairy, Sweets and Chocolate, Catering Supply Chain, Condiments and Oil, Coffee and Tea, Bakery and Light Meal, Food Processing and Packaging, Prefabricated Dishes and Central Kitchen. The China IP SME Helpdesk IP Business Advisor will visit the trade fair to advise EU SMEs and SMEs from countries participating in the Single Market Programme with IP-related questions and to present the Helpdesk’s free-of-charge services.

This webinar will raise awareness and foster confidence in the application of intellectual property (IP) within the context of Open Science, while highlighting that there is no inherent conflict between the two. It will delve into the concept of "openness" in its diverse interpretations and demonstrate how the IP system aligns with the core principles of Open Science. Additionally, it will provide examples showcasing how the sharing of IP, data, and publications can be as open as possible while maintaining the option for closure when necessary.

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are the EU flagship programme for doctoral and postdoctoral training, equipping researchers with new knowledge and skills through mobility across borders and exposure to different sectors and disciplines. The webinar will offer an overview of critical elements related to intellectual property (IP) management in MSCA. This includes specific features of MSCA grants, Consortium Agreements, and important considerations when drafting MSCA proposals.

Ecomondo, the ecological transition ecosystem, is the place for industry, stakeholders, policy makers, opinion leaders and local authorities to meet and talk. It brings together and systemises the key elements that define the development strategies of the European Union's environmental policy. India IP SME Helpdesk will attend the event to raise awareness and disseminate the EU-funded services on intellectual property protection and management among small and medium enterprises that are interested in Indian market.

Smart City Expo World Congress is the world’s biggest and most influential event on urban innovation. The event connects leaders from the most innovative companies, governments and organizations to move cities towards a better future. The Latin America IP SME Helpdesk will be there to provide jargon-free, first-line, confidential advice on intellectual property and related issues to small and medium enterprises and startups from European and Single Market Program associated countries.

Ecomondo, the ecological transition ecosystem, is the place for industry, stakeholders, policy makers, opinion leaders and local authorities to meet and talk. It brings together and systemises the key elements that define the development strategies of the European Union's environmental policy. Latin America IP SME Helpdesk will attend the event to raise awareness and disseminate the EU-funded services on intellectual property protection and management among small and medium enterprises that are interested in doing business in Latin American countries.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, in particular, often lack the resources to operate independently. Therefore, collaboration with others is essential to accomplish what cannot be achieved on their own. This webinar will address the key IP issues which need to be addressed in business collaborations, particularly for SMEs and startups, in order to best use these intellectual assets as strategic tools to maintain competitiveness, enable growth and business expansion, and support investment.