Licensing & other IP Agreements
Compared to tangible assets, intangible assets protected by IPRs offer a wider range of options when it comes to exploitation (e.g. assignment, licence or franchise). Get to know more about the options that SMEs may consider when exploiting their IPRs and the agreements that they need to do it.
Licensing
Different kinds of intellectual property – whether trademarks, patents, copyright, know-how or design – can be used and exploited in various settings and multiple ways.
IP Licensing in Latin America
FS Succeed in Latin America: What can IP do for my business?
Coexistence Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreement
IP can be transferred or licensed, offered to enter into cooperation agreements or contributed as capital in a joint venture.
FS Preliminary Contracts
Infographic (1 page)
IP Commercialisation
Having a good idea is key, but it is not enough to succeed. You must also know how to exploit it in a smart, profitable and sustainable way. This section will focus on the most important aspects to identify, valuate and commercialise abroad.
IP Internationalisation
Taking your business international can be quite challenging and may entail a number of risks, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Commercialisation is the process of turning products and services into a commercially viable value.
Joining forces with the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk, European IP Helpdesk published a fact sheet "IP Systems Comparative: Chile vs Europe" focusing on different aspects of intellectual property rights in Europe vs Chile.
IP Valuation
FS Introduction to IP valuation
FS IP Due Diligence
IP Protection
Find the most relevant information concerning requirements, timing, costs and other key aspects to be born in mind when protecting your IP Rights abroad.
IP Searches & Tech Watch
Intellectual property (IP) management is a key element in improving the competitiveness of any company.
How to conduct a patent search : the basics
IP Strategy
Taking your business international can be quite challenging and may entail a number of risks, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Factsheet (8 pages)
Trade mark protection strategy in Latin America
Technology Transfer
Technology Transfer plays a relevant role in the growth of companies. It allows EU SMEs to find a way to exchange or acquire high-quality research and cutting-edge technology with outstanding research organisations.
IP can be transferred or licensed, offered to enter into cooperation agreements or contributed as capital in a joint venture.
Different kinds of intellectual property – whether trademarks, patents, copyright, know-how or design – can be used and exploited in various settings and multiple ways.
