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Aquatech Amsterdam is the leading trade fair for water technology in Amsterdam, serving as a central forum for experts, professionals, and companies specializing in the latest trends and developments in the water industry. The fair mainly focuses on innovative solutions and technologies for the water industry. Our team will be present at the event to meet European small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and introduce the free-of charge first line intellectual property (IP) support services provided by the India IP SME Helpdesk.

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is a trade fair hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. The 6th CIIE will be held in Shanghai from November 5th to November 10th. This is one of the biggest trade fairs in China. The fair will facilitate participation in terms of customs clearance, inspection and quarantine, provide long-term one-stop transaction services online and offline, and strengthen protection of intellectual property rights to safeguard the rights and interests of merchants. 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.

Software is a fundamental component in various aspects of technology, from interacting with low-level hardware to user interfaces and all the layers in between. However, the distinctive qualities of software introduce numerous concerns related to how it is managed, protected, and exploited. This webinar is relevant for anyone engaged in the creation, utilisation, and commercialisation of software tools, products, and services, as well as those involved in procuring or licensing such software.

Registrations are now open to join the Commission’s (Directorate-General Research & Innovation) stakeholder event "Making Research Results Work For Society". The event is part of the awareness raising campaign on knowledge valorisation co-organised by the Commission with Member States. The campaign aims to inform the research and innovation actors about the recent Council Recommendation on the Guiding principles for knowledge valorisation and the Commission Recommendations on the Code of practice on the management of intellectual assets and the Code of practice on standardisation

"Chem-Match: Corporates meet Startups" brings impetus to the chemical open innovation. Like in the successful last 4 editions, the event matches corporates with startups from the fields of chemistry, biotechnology, bioelectronics, environmental technologies and sustainability, digital process management and digital innovation. Our team members will attend the event virtually to meet European small and medium enterprises and startups to present our free of charge first line intellectual property (IP) support services.

"Chem-Match: Corporates meet Startups" brings impetus to the chemical open innovation. Like in the successful last 4 editions, the event matches corporates with startups from the fields of chemistry, biotechnology, bioelectronics, environmental technologies and sustainability, digital process management and digital innovation. Our team will attend the event to establish connections with European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, where we will introduce our first-line, free of charge intellectual property (IP) support services.

During Chem-Match on 26 and 27 October 2023, you have the possibility to meet the IP expert from China IP SME Helpdesk. Book a one-on-one meeting with the IP expert to discuss your IP matters and to get useful help and support.

The "Chem-Match: Corporates meet Startups" event brings impetus to the chemical open innovation. As during the previous 4 successful editions, the event will match corporates with startups from the fields of chemistry, biotechnology, bio-electronics, environmental technologies and sustainability, digital process management and digital innovation. The European IP Helpdesk team will attend the event virtually to meet European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups and introduce our first line free-of-charge intellectual property (IP) support services.

The term biotechnology summarises all technologies related to living systems and organisms as a basis for developing and manufacturing technological applications using biological systems. Regarding the development of future applications, the biotech industry is one of the most innovative fields, so effective intellectual property (IP) protection is essential. In this training session, we will take a closer look at the field of biotechnology and the protection of biotech inventions.

The term biotechnology summarises all technologies related to living systems and organisms as a basis for developing and manufacturing technological applications using biological systems. Regarding the development of future applications, the biotech industry is one of the most innovative fields, so effective intellectual property (IP) protection is essential. In this training session, we will take a closer look at the field of biotechnology and the protection of biotech inventions.

The India IP SME Helpdesk will participate in the 7th edition of the Warsaw Industry Week, Poland's largest industrial trade fair, with the aim of promoting awareness about the significance of Intellectual Property protection for small and medium enterprises in Poland and Europe when engaging in business activities in India.

We are happy to announce the fourth 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 Digital Communication and introduce the main aspects of intellectual property (IP) management: notably IP ownership, protection and exploitation. Please note that by registering for one session, participants will automatically register for all sessions within the series.

With ever-comprehensive policy guidelines and developing new trends, ESG has become a hot topic in China that companies, big or small, cannot afford to ignore. A comprehensive ESG strategy that takes into account the newest reporting requirements and trends while also meeting not only the sustainability targets but also profit margins of companies is a must. In this seminar, two experts, Mr Dominik Nowak Eticor and Ms Lisa Lu from the China IP SME Helpdesk are invited to discuss different aspects of ESG helping companies to better navigate the field and design their own comprehensive ESG strategy for the China market.

Future and Emerging Technologies (FETs) are technologies in the early stages of commercialisation that have recently transitioned from the lab. This webinar is centred around FETs and highlights the valuable insights that can be gained from analysing patenting activities related to the development of these technologies. The examples discussed will be drawn from EU initiatives, including flagship projects and others, to illustrate the evolution of these innovative technologies.

The very first event of the European Patent Office’s new Observatory on Patents and Technology will explore how deep tech start-ups can harness the power of intellectual property (IP) rights to drive innovative solutions and attract investment. In the event, a new study (in cooperation with European Union Intellectual Property Office) assessing the use of patents and registered trade marks by European startups, and the impact of those IP rights on the startups’ funding and exit strategies will be presented. The EPO will also introduce to the audience a new digital tool enabling the identification and search of startups based in EPO countries that have been filing European patent applications.

Intellectual property (IP) systems have been designed to incentivise human innovation and creation. Until recently, such innovations and creations were one of the defining characteristics of humanity. Now, the boom in artificial intelligence (AI) applications is posing new questions regarding IP and innovation. This webinar intends to offer a broad introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the context of IP.

Intellectual property (IP) systems have been designed to incentivise human innovation and creation. Until recently, such innovations and creations were one of the defining characteristics of humanity. However, the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) applications is raising fresh inquiries about the intersection of IP and innovation. This webinar aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to AI and machine learning within the context of IP.

To obtain a Community Plant Variety Right, it is mandatory for the applicant to propose a valid variety name as a designation for the plant variety. A variety denomination must be deemed suitable in order to be accepted, where this is so if no impediments to its registration arise. This webinar will provide an overview of the nature and function fulfilled by the variety denomination, as well as insights into the application procedure for proposed variety denominations (from submission to the CPVO until registration).

The 30th edition of Pollutec, the leading environmental and waste management trade show, brings in over 46 000 professionals for four days of networking and B2B meetings. It has dedicated a special permanent area to display, demonstrate and discuss Sea and Coastline products and solutions which will focus on the maritime health and solutions to halt the rapidly degrading coastline. The representatives of the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk will participate the event to provide jargon-free, first-line, confidential advice on intellectual property and related issues to the small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

The 30th edition of Pollutec, the leading environmental and waste management trade show brings in over 46 000 professionals for four days of networking and B2B meetings. It has dedicated a special permanent area to display, demonstrate and discuss Sea and Coastline products and solutions which will focus on the maritime health and solutions to halt the rapidly degrading coastline. The India IP SME Helpdesk team will participate the event to meet European small and medium enterprises and present our free of charge intellectual property (IP) support services.