Intellectual Property Office of Ireland

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland! 🇮🇪 Today we celebrate the creativity, innovation, and imagination that make Ireland unique. From brilliant ideas to world-changing inventions, Irish creators continue to leave their mark on the world.

Here are just a few FAQ's we are asked at the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland for many more IP questions you want answers for visit our website at the following link: lnkd.in/dvyQjEig #intellectualproperty #faqs #euipo #patent #design #copyright #trademark

Happy International Women's Day from all at the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland Innovation has no gender - but today we proudly spotlight the women who have helped our everyday lives with their inventions. #iwd2026 #womeninSTEM #innovation #intellectualproperty #euipo

🔎 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗣 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 If you’re a European start-up or SME, your real assets are your brands, inventions, designs and digital identity. In this new article, the EUIPN Community brings together the key databases, tools and funding opportunities you need to protect and grow your business. From TM searches and patent checks to .eu domains, pro bono advice and the SME Fund, it’s a practical guide to building a solid IP strategy. 🔗 Link in the comments #EUIPO #IntellectualProperty #SMEs #Startups #Trademark #Patents #Innovation #SMEFund

🔴 LIVE: The future needs her: Advancing women in STEM just started! Join the conversation on women’s career progression across science, technology and patenting. Watch now 💻 youtube.com/live/D6RfzLdHc…

🎓 For more information on our Examinations in Law and Practice of Patents and Law and Practice of Trade Marks visit our website announcements at: Announcements - IPOI #trademarks #patents #intellectualproperty

Delighted to welcome Deputy Director of European Cooperation Area Javier Moreno Ramos & César Vidal Fernández from the European Union Intellectual Property Office - EUIPO today for a very interesting European Cooperation Projects meeting here at the IPOI.

Registration: 4ipcouncil.com/research/do-ge…

🔍 𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 | 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹: 𝗗𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁? 📌Date: 20 February 2026 Time: 11:00-12:00 CET Link in comments:

Valentine’s weekend reminder: IP protects products we love, like “Champagne,” a GI used only for wine from France’s Champagne region. More on GIs: euipo.europa.eu/en/gi-hub

Kicking off 2026 with our IP in Education presentations! Nearly 475 students reached, huge thanks to the schools who welcomed us, and to our inspiring IP speakers. 💡 Learn more: ipoi.gov.ie/en/student-tea…

Behind every record-breaking run, iconic logo and innovative piece of sports gear is IP and its fiercely protected. From trademarks on Olympic branding to patents on cutting-edge equipment and rights to broadcast footage, IP is what keeps creativity and fair competition alive.

@IPOIreland & @KilkennyLeo invite you to a free IP info session covering Trade Marks, Designs, Copyright & Patents, what they are, why they matter, and how to protect your ideas. Book here: localenterprise.ie/.../intellectu…...

The SME Fund 2026 launched on 2nd February 2026, it continues to use the successful voucher-based reimbursement model, enabling SMEs to recover part of their IP-related costs. Find out everything you need to know at the following link: lnkd.in/ePK2eNVf #euipo #smefund

Happy St. Brigid’s Day Weekend! As we head into the bank holiday, we celebrate St. Brigid, a symbol of compassion, creativity, generosity, and renewal. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend, from everyone at the IPOI 💛 Lá Fhéile Bríde sona daoibh #IP

🎥 World IP Day 2026 Youth Video Competition is now OPEN! Theme: “Game Changers: IP Powering Sports Innovation” Create a 60-90 sec video on how IP drives innovation in sport. Deadline: 15 March Vote: 6-19 April Winners: 24 April Info: wipo.int/en/web/ipday/2… #wipo #euipo

Starting in 2026, the new Candidate Support Programme (CSP) will expand its support to candidates preparing for the European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC). Check out announcements on our website for more details: ipoi.gov.ie

Expression of Interest: The EUIPO is organising an online training course for IP professionals interested in providing IP Scan services under the 2026 SME Fund. To attend, please email SMEFund@ipoi.gov.ie no later than 3:00 PM on 30 January 2026

The @IPOIreland took part in the inaugural Geographical Indicators Capitals Tour Conference at the RDS. While Showcase takes place every year, this was the first conference of its kind dedicated specifically to Craft & Industrial Geographical Indication (CIGI) protections.

James Kelly, Controller of the @IPOIreland presenting the winners of the IPOI sponsored prize at this year’s StripeYSTE, Caoimhe & Hannah Quinn from @CblayneyCollege. The winning project "Shading the Future-Ultraviolet Bioprotective Solutions for Human, Environment Health".