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The helpline service provides free first-line assistance on Intellectual Property protection and IP rights enforcement in South-East Asia. All questions sent through this service will receive a tailor-made answer by our IP experts with no more than 3 working days. Stay informed and stay safe!

 
The unitary patent system

The EU Single Market is about to enter a new era of promoting investment in innovation. The long-awaited arrival of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court are set to become operational in early 2023. Read more and save the date for the conference in November 2022!

 
Browse our guides

Interested in learing more about general best practices regarding IP in South-East Asia? Come have a look at our Helpdesk guides!

 
Infographic: EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) entered into force from 1 August 2020. This agreement will enable EU exporters and investors to access a fast-growing market of over 96 million people and to consolidate their presence in one of the most dynamic regions in the world.