EU International Intellectual Property Cooperation

💡The EU_IPO, through #EU4IP, supported the Youth Competition Award “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!” organised by AGEPI in Moldova. The EUIPO supports youth-focused awareness activities by shaping international IP Alliances with like-minded partner institutions.

World IP Day is celebrated on 26 April. This year's theme is IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate. How is IP connected to sports? Let’s look at the recognisable figure in sport, the athlete. Behind their public image, there are valuable IP assets that protect their brand.

⚖️ Through aligned practices and clearer guidance, the @EU_IPO helps reduce unpredictability in trade mark and design examination. Check the EUIPO Guidelines for Examination here: guidelines.euipo.europa.eu/2302857/ #IPExplained #LegalCertainty

The Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the SCOPE IPR, a project implemented by the @EU_IPO , held its 3rd Meeting on 9 April 2026 in #Bali, #Indonesia. The PSC met to review the implemented activities under Annual Work Plans 1 and 2 and endorse the new AWP 3 (2026-2027).

@EU_IPO , through the SCOPE IPR project, organised a seminar on IP Valuation and IP-Backed Finance in #Bali, #Indonesia, on 09 April 2026. The seminar aimed to raise awareness on IP valuation & IP-backed finance, priority areas among the #ASEAN IP Offices and #EUIPO.

💡The@EU_IPO, as part of #EU4IP, supports awareness-raising efforts in 🇦🇲 Armenia, 🇲🇩 Moldova and 🇺🇦 Ukraine to help users understand how trade marks, designs, GIs and copyright protect their work. #IPAwareness #InnovationEconomy #IntellectualProperty

The EU_IPO is advancing intellectual property awareness and copyright reform in the Republic of Moldova this April, in the context of the EU-funded #EU4IP project. For more information about the copyright in the EU, check out: euipo.europa.eu/en/copyright-k…. #Innovation #Copyright

💻 The EU_IPO has been widely recognised as one of the most innovative IP offices in the world. Through #EU4IP, this expertise supports EU Enlargement and Neighbourhood partners. #Digital #Innovation

What can #intellectualproperty (IP) valuation look like in practice? By valuing its trade mark, the company can: - Negotiate better licensing deals - Expand into new markets - Demonstrate credibility to investors - Increase company valuation

Across #ASEAN, more businesses are learning to value their #intellectualproperty #IP. Through the EU-funded SCOPE IPR project, implemented by the @EUIPO , we work with @ASEAN Member States’ IP Offices to strengthen knowledge and tools that help SMEs unlock the value of their IP.

🌱 Through #EU4IP, the @EU_IPO supports EU Enlargement and Neighbourhood partners in strengthening GI protection by promoting interinstitutional cooperation, supporting legal development and helping producers understand the economic value of origin-based branding.

📣Webinar | @EU_IPO, through the EU-Japan IP Action, will host a webinar on the SME Fund offering financial support to help businesses protect their competitive edge. 🗓️26 March 2026 💻Online | EN–JP interpretation ⏰10:00 CET / 18:00 JST Registration: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

The @EU_IPO officially launched the 2nd phase of the #EUfunded #CarIPI project at a regional event in 🇧🇿Belize, bringing together #CARIFORUM IP Offices, regional partners and the 🇪🇺EU Delegation to Barbados, to strengthen #IP cooperation. Read more: internationalipcooperation.eu/en/caripi/news…

The @EU_IPO organised the #EU4IP Stakeholder Event, held on 17–18 March 2026 at its headquarters in Alicante, Spain, bringing together senior officials and delegates from the IP system in Armenia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.

🌍 The @EU_IPO, through #EU4IP, works closely with partners in 🇦🇲 Armenia, 🇲🇩 the Republic of Moldova and 🇺🇦 Ukraine to strengthen IP institutions, modernise practices and support transparent, user-centred services. #EUIPN #Cooperation #IPSystems #TeamEurope

Why does Intellectual Property matter for women across ASEAN? IP protects creations of the mind. Through the SCOPE IPR project, implemented by the @EU_IPO, we work closely with @ASEAN and national IP offices to strengthen IP systems & support women across ASEAN to innovate.

🧠 The @EU_IPO, through #EU4IP, supports EU Enlargement and Neighbourhood partners in strengthening each of the building blocks: clear rules, capable institutions, modern tools and informed users who understand how to navigate the system. #IPExplained

💡The @EU_IPO, in the context of the #EU4IP project, supports efforts to strengthen inclusive and accessible IP systems across EU Enlargement and Neighbourhood partners. #WomensWeek #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInInnovation #IntellectualProperty

This work is complemented by the #IPalliance on Inclusiveness, which raises awareness on the importance of engaging more women with the IP system, builds knowledge, mentors women innovators and creators, and showcases their success stories to inspire others.

What does real impact look like? Joarla Caridad 🇩🇴 and Silvana Herrera Leiva 🇨🇱, participants in the EUIPO Young Leadership Programme of the related #IPalliance, share their experience and how this initiative supports young women creators.

On 8 March – International Women’s Day, the @EU_IPO highlights the impact of women who help ideas, creativity and cultural heritage thrive through strong intellectual property protection.