European IP Helpdesk Newsletter

Catch up with news highlights from the world of IP and innovation — and from the European IP Helpdesk team.

Latest IP News

Ambassador of the Month: Say "Hello" to Costas Troulos

Our network of currently 47 #IPAmbassadors helps us reach out to SMEs in numerous countries and regions across Europe - providing IP support at their doorstep. Every month, we introduce you to one of our Ambassadors telling you a little bit more about their work and views on IP. This month: Costas Troulos, our Ambassador in Greece.

European IP Helpdesk Joins "EU Open for Business" Campaign Once Again

The European IP Helpdesk team has once again joined forces with the European Commission (DG for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) for this year's virtual "EU Open for Business" training campaign. Taking place from 26-28 May 2021, the series of webinars aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate the various EU business, finance and IP support tools and mechanisms available. Save the date - more information will follow shortly.

European IP Helpdesk Participates in Hannover Messe 2021 Digital Edition

The Hannover Messe 2021 #HM21 took place digitally from 12 to 16 April. Featured as part of the European Commission's presence, the European IP Helpdesk team had the chance to exchange with different stakeholders during the matchmaking and made a lot of new contacts. You missed it? No problem, you can still visit the virtual booth of the European Commission.

European Commission Launches “Horizon Results Platform TV”

The Horizon Results Platform TV (HRP TV) is a brand-new feature complementing the existing Horizon Results Platform. Aiming to support and inspire Horizon 2020 participants in their efforts to bring their solutions to the market, HRP TV addresses various questions related to the exploitation of research results. For the launch, we have joined forces with the HRP TV team to produce two interviews with our Senior Advisor Dr Eugene Sweeney, who shares some insights and tips on how to use IP to better valorise research outcomes. Take a look!

Upcoming Training & Events

Webinar: IP in EU-funded Projects with a Special Focus on MSCA

The webinar will provide an overview of key aspects in the field of intellectual property management in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) such as peculiarities of MSCA Grant and Consortium Agreements or relevant issues in writing MSCA proposals.

Date

21/04/2021

Organiser

European IP Helpdesk

Webinar: Freedom to Operate

What is Freedom to Operate (FTO)? What are the different FTO types? Why is FTO strategically important for commercialisation activities of SMEs? These are only some of the questions our expert Dr Christian Hackl will address during this online training session. Come join us!

Date

28/04/2021

Organiser

European IP Helpdesk

Webinar: IP & Artificial Intelligence

This webinar will tackle some of the key questions linked to Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning and IP: First off, what do we actually understand by IP in AI? Is it possible to patent inventions in AI, and how can innovations in AI be sold or licensed for use? Save your virtual seat, and learn more about this exciting field from our expert Dr Robert Harrison.

Date

05/05/2021

Organiser

European IP Helpdesk

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