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IP management and resources

Intellectual property is an integral part of any business strategy. Knowing how to manage your IP effectively can help you promote your business or maximise the impact of your research & innovation project.

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.

Getting started

Find out more about IP basics and how IP could apply to your business.

IP Tools

IP-related cost management and IP management readiness.

IP resources library

Open-access IP materials for EU SMEs doing business in Africa, China, Europe, India, Latin America, and South-East Asia.

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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: Africa, 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!

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