Intellectual Property
Intellectual property matters can be complex and full of legal jargon. The purpose of the IP Helpdesk is to help you navigate this landscape and provide you with the tools to better understand how IP applies to your business, product or R&D activities and results. This will allow you to make informed and strategic decisions regarding your assets.
Please click on the links below to find out more about the different types of IP and IP rights. Or if you would like to get a better grasp of IP in a certain context, you can delve deeper into separate pages on: Getting Started, IP in Business, Enforcement and Infringements, IP & Thematic areas, IP in EU-funded Research Projects.
Getting started
Click here to find out more about intellectual property basics and to understand how IP could apply to your business.
IP in Business
IP is an integral part of doing business. In this section you will find out how IP applies to various aspects of a business cycle.
Infringement and Enforcement
There might come a moment that your intellectual property is infringed. If so, you’ll want to enforce your rights. Please click here to find out more about the enforcement of your IP.
IP & Thematic Areas
IP is an integral part of doing business. The fact that it is so ingrained in nearly everything in a business cycle adds a layer of complexity. In this section we unpack these linkages for you and highlight how IP is linked to a number of key trends and thematic areas.
IP in EU-funded Research Projects
A strong understanding of IP is essential at various stages of an EU-funded project: starting with a successful proposal, through smooth project implementation to sound exploitation of research results. Here you will find all you need to know about the impact of proficient IP management throughout the lifecycle of a research and innovation project.
Resources and tools
IP resource library
- Country factsheets: Europe | China | Latin America | South-East Asia | India
- IP guides: Europe | China | South-East Asia
- Case studies: Europe | China | Latin America | South-East Asia | India
- Infographics: Europe | China | Latin America | South-East Asia | India
- Videos: Europe | Latin America | South-East Asia | India
IP tools
- Diagnostics tools: China | Latin America | South-East Asia
- IP cost calculator
Managing IP regionally
IP systems, legislation and practices vary across the world. It is therefore that the IP Helpdesk provides specific information for a number of key regions: China, Europe, India, Latin America and South-east Asia. Click on the links below to find out more about the IP specificities in these regions!
Regional Helpdesks
Latest news
Banksy – "K K WATER" case
Banksy facing copyright infringement and Case law from the General Court.
Classical Music and Copyright Infringement in India
Reinventing or composing new works under the inspiration of classical music patterns can be tricky. Find more about the topic though this interesting case.
New Factsheet: IP and Green Technology in India
Check our last factsheet and learn more about the latest initiatives in India to promote Green Technology and innovation, efforts that will potentially secure the future of all of us.
New Case Study: Tech Transfer
Technology transfer is a fundamental part of the engine that aims to launch innovations from research institutions and universities into the market. EU SMEs that aim to commercialise a new technology in India through a tech transfer arrangement should not miss the read.
Watch Now: How to Protect Trade Secrets and Confidential Information in India
Trade secrets is a type of intellectual property often neglected by SMEs. Learn more about the aspects you should keep in mind in order to protect an asset as a trade secret in India.
New Factsheet: IP and Agri-food in India
As the agri-food sector is gaining momentum, EU SMEs offering innovative solutions in this industry have plenty of opportunities for expansion provided they consider local particularities and define robust IP strategies to protect their innovation.
New Case Study: Enforcement of Trade Secrets and Indian Employees
Understanding Indian legislation regarding the rights and responsibilities imposed upon employers and employees when dealing with a company's confidential information
Reverse Innovation: How Innovations Fostered in Developing Countries such as India May Conquer Western Markets
A new phenomena in the innovation environment has been gaining importance in the recent years: that of "reverse innovation".
In this Blog Post we look at what this means, and how this can impact the internationalisation of innovative European SMEs.
Mariah Carey - Banksy
Mariah Carey failed to register the trade mark “Queen of Christmas”. Banksy’s “Laugh Now But One Day We'll Be In Charge” case.
Africa IP SME Helpdesk and the Smart City Expo World Congress Brokerage Event
From 15 to 17 November 2022, the Brokerage Event ‘Smart City Challenges’, organised by ACCIÓ of the Generalitat de Catalunya, GOOSE and the Enterprise Europe Network, took place during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.
Upcoming events
EU - Webinar: IP and Artificial Intelligence
- Live streaming available
Green Economy Forum & Exhibition (GEFE) 2022
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
EU - Webinar: Copyright in collaborative projects
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: IP and Artificial Intelligence - Advanced
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar CPVO Coop: The impact of protected new plant varieties in the European Union market.
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: Impact and Innovation in EU funded projects - A guide for proposers
- Live streaming available