The China IP SME Helpdesk supports European Union (EU) Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to both protect and enforce their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in or relating to Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan through the provision of free information and services. These take the form of jargon-free, first-line, confidential advice on intellectual property and related issues, plus training, materials and online resources.
About us
Find more information about our team, our IP experts, partners, and frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Helpline
The China IPR SME Helpdesk is there to help you. Leave your question in the webform, contact us by phone or by e-mail and you will receive a response within 3 working days. Or click on the IP Institutions Directory to find information on relevant IP institutions in China.
Training & Events
IP Resources library
Use this database to find the resource you are looking for. The filter options will help you navigate our library and facilitate your search.
IP Tools
IP Helpdesk tools are free services designed to guide EU SMEs in IP related cost management and to assess IP management readiness and maturity.
Managing IP in China
IP can be complex and difficult to understand. Use the links here to get an introduction to the various aspects of doing business that are closely linked to intellectual property.
Contacts
E-mail: question@china-iprhelpdesk.eu (for all your IP related questions)
jim.stoopman@china-iprhelpdesk.eu (for support and cooperation in Europe)
helika.jurgenson@china-iprhelpdesk.eu (for support and cooperation in China)
Phone number: +86 (10) 6462 0892
Postal address:
China IPR SME Helpdesk
Rue du Commerce 123, 1000 Brussels
Belgium
China - Upcoming Events
- Live streaming available
Latest news
Taylor Swift settling her dispute and trade dress dispute over the Amazon
Innovation in healthcare drove patenting activity in 2020 according to EPO's latest Patent Index.
Nintendo fighting piracy and Google reaching an agreement with Italian press publishers
Would you like to know more about the new requirements when applying for a trade mark at SIC Colombia?
Copyright registration not required in India, following latest judicial decision by Mombay High Court
European Commission officially launches "European Innovation Council" - first work programme now available
Copyright protection for sculptures, and the specific situation of those permanently placed in public spaces.
Helping SMEs valorise intellectual property in EU-funded research & innovation collaborations. Applications now open!
Establishing whether Mahou used incorrectly the term radler, and a rather unique DMCA situation for Adobe
Would you like to know more about the findings of this study?