Just Released: New IP Special on Impact Investment

The European IP Helpdesk has published a new IP Special dedicated to impact investing and its connection to intellectual property (IP) management. The publication compiles key resources and provides deeper insights into how IP can support investment strategies that generate both financial returns and positive societal or environmental impact.

At the core of the Special is a new Bulletin on Impact Investment, which explores the topic from multiple perspectives and highlights the role of responsible IP practices—such as impact licensing—in enabling effective knowledge valorisation.

The Special also features an interview series from the European IP Helpdesk Annual Stakeholder Event, where leading experts share their views on the growing importance of impact licensing and impact investment in shaping innovation ecosystems.

In addition, a White Paper on Impact Licensing outlines how this approach can serve as a strategic instrument for impact investment. Aimed at investors and policymakers, it demonstrates how adopting impact licensing can accelerate progress in addressing key societal challenges.