European IP Helpdesk

Navigating the #IP world can feel daunting. But the European IP Helpdesk is here to help! ➡️ advice on #IP issues ➡️ IP and #innovation management support for beneficiaries of #EUresearch projects & #SMEs Watch our new video for more: ow.ly/BChn50IxUvB

✨ Our upcoming event is organised to celebrate EU women in business and highlight the strategic role of #IP in strengthening competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable growth. 🗓️🕛 18 March 2026, 10:30 - 12:15 (CET) Register here 👉…ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/up… #SME #innovation

The European IP Helpdesk is pleased to contribute to the Future LAB – From Science to Business programme taking place this week in Bucharest. #EUIPHelpdesk #KnowledgeValorisation #TechnologyTransfer #InnovationSupport

🎓 We are pleased to announce the first session of our a new lecture series “Protect Your IP in Quantum Technologies: Focus on Quantum Computing,”, organised with the @EPOorg 📅🕛 20 March 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 (CET) Register here👉 …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/up… #Quantum #Innovation

📊 New JRC Indicators Reveal Innovation Gaps Across EU Regions For the first time, the data is granular enough to distinguish between urban, intermediate, and rural regions, offering a nuanced understanding of regional innovation capacity. Read more 👉 …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/ne…

🔓To support innovators and organisations navigating #OpenInnovation environments, we published a new IP Special compiling practical resources on key #IP considerations in Open Innovation settings. 👉 …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/ne… #Innovation #KnowledgeValorisation #IPmanagement

📣 Our upcoming joint training session will provide practical guidance on how to approach #IPassessment in a structured way. 📅🕛 17 March 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 (CET) Register here 👉 …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/up… @EPOorg @EUeic #Innovation #EPO #EIC #IntellectualProperty

📍 Curious how patents help turn research into market success? See how #IP supports technology transfer from R&D organisations to industry in our collection of case studies. 📘 Full series: bit.ly/4ag2JhP #IPforSMEs

📊 New EPO Report: Advancing Women in STEM Innovation A new report from the #EPO Observatory on Patents and Technology shows that progress in closing the gender gap in STEM innovation remains slow. Read more 👉 …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/ne… #WomenInSTEM #Innovation #STEM

💻 Webinar: IP & Software Our next webinar is relevant for anyone engaged in the creation, utilisation, and commercialisation of software tools, products, and services. 🗓️🕛12 March 2026, 10:30 - 12:00 (CET) 👉 …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/up… #Software #IP #Innovation

Publication Update: Your Guide to IP Management in International Business This revised guide supports SMEs expanding abroad with practical guidance on IP strategy, international mechanisms and enforcement options. Read more: …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/ne…

New Infographic: Intellectual Property & Open Innovation. Discover why clear IP ownership and strategic IP management are essential for fair and secure collaboration in Open Innovation. Read more: …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/ne…

New Case Study: @NeuroSoV building a global IP foundation for disease-modifying therapies in Parkinson’s disease. Read more: …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/ne…

⌛ Last day to register for the first session in our 🌿 Tackling the future lecture series! Cross-field inventions in sustainable materials (bio-inspired engineering) 🗓️ 5 March I ⏰ 14.00–15.30 hrs CET 🎟️ Don’t miss out: bit.ly/4reI3hg #IPTraining

🎙️ The latest episode, “Built to grow: When #SMEs protect what matters,” highlights the EUIPO’s #SMEFund and its role in supporting European SMEs in protecting their #IP. 🎧 Tune in to learn how protecting what matters can help businesses grow. 👉 …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/ne…

🎓 Tomorrow's webinar: IP Management in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions This webinar will provide an overview of key IP-related aspects in MSCA. 📆🕛3 March 2026, 10:30 - 12:00 (CET) Register here: …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/up… #MSCA #HorizonEurope #IntellectualProperty #Innovation

More women are entering #STEM — yet senior roles & patenting remain out of reach for many. Where do career paths diverge, and how can we close the gap? Join the online event organised by @EPOorg 📅 3 March | Online 👉 Register: epo.org/en/news-events…

Global stakeholders met at the @EPOorg to discuss key aspects of substantive #PatentLaw harmonisation. Topics included grace periods, prior user rights & double patenting — all crucial for cross-border innovation. Full update👉…ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/ne… #IPPolicy #Innovation

Webinar: #Copyright in Collaborative Projects - Who owns what in EU-funded projects? - How does #OpenScience impact publications? - What about licensing (Open Source / Creative Commons)? 📅 26 Feb 2026 | 10:30 CET 💻 Online | Free 👉…ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/up… #IPManagement

📘 Real journeys. Practical lessons. Our Innovation case studies show how European businesses, universities and inventors use #IP strategically to create value and scale. Explore the stories 👉 bit.ly/3S1JMrD

How can EU Widening countries better translate research into market impact? At #ScienceBusiness, experts discussed challenges in #KnowledgeValorisation, tech transfer capacity & industry–academia collaboration across Central & Eastern Europe. Read more 👉 …ectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/ne…