The European IP Helpdesk supports European SMEs and research teams involved in cross-border business and/or EU-funded research activities manage, disseminate and valorise their IP. Offering a broad range of informative material, a Helpline service for direct IP support as well as on-site and online training, our main goal is to support IP capacity building along the full scale of IP practices: from awareness to strategic use and successful exploitation.
About us
Meet our team, learn more about our partners and take a look at frequently asked questions (FAQ).
Helpline
Looking for someone to address with your IP questions? Our Helpline team is there for you. Get in touch and receive an answer from our group of experienced legal specialists within no more than three working days.
Training
IP capacity building is one of our major goals: We provide various training modules and formats ranging from online sessions to on-site workshops and special training schemes.
IP resources library
In our IP resource library you will find a variety of hands-on, user friendly and easy-to-read publications such as guides, Bulletins, fact sheets or case studies tackling different topics from the multifaceted world of IP and IP management.
European IP Helpdesk Ambassadors
We have teamed up with the Enterprise Europe Network, the world’s largest support network for SMEs, to set up a scheme of national European IP Helpdesk Ambassadors all across Europe aiming to help you deal with IP issues at your doorstep – and in your native tongue.
Contacts
Please get in touch with us anytime for further information or if you have any questions regarding our services.
Email: serviceiprhelpdesk [dot] eu (service[at]iprhelpdesk[dot]eu)
Phone number: +34 965 90 9692 (Helpline)
Postal address:
EURICE – European Research and Project Office GmbH
Heinrich-Hertz-Allee 1
66386 St. Ingbert
Germany
Upcoming events
EU - Webinar: IP Commercialisation and Licensing
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: IP in Horizon Projects (H2020/HEurope)
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar EPO Coop: Patent protection for EU funding beneficiaries - Quantum Technology
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: IP & Open Science
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: IP for Future and Emerging Technologies
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: Consortium Agreements
- Live streaming available
News
Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027 Maps the Future of Research and Innovation
The Horizon Europe strategic plan for 2025-2027 guides research and innovation (R&) funding during this period, focusing on addressing major global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, the digital transition, and an aging population.
EIC Impact Report 2023: Accelerating Deep Tech in Europe
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Impact Report 2023 showcases the remarkable advancements achieved by the EIC in establishing itself as the preferred investor for European deep tech entrepreneurs.
Just Published: EPO Patent Index 2023
On 19 March 2024, European Patent Office (EPO) published Patent Index 2023 which presents an overview of the European patent applications filed and European patents granted by the EPO last year.
New Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
In collaboration with European Research Area countries and stakeholders, the European Commission, has proposed a set of guidelines aimed at supporting the European research community in the responsible utilisation of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
It’s a Wrap: EIC Summit and Research & Innovation Week 2024
This year, European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit took place as a part of the Research & Innovation (R&I) week, from 18 to 21 March.
Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here we tackle topics that are not covered by our other resources such as fact sheets or guides - and our tone is a little more personal, too. Next to one larger editorial piece per month you can expect a light, weekly summary of relevant IP news, also including IP updates related to Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe in the near future. Take a look!
France fines Google for unauthorised use of media content - CJEU Case C-382/21P: PCT priority and community designs applications
This week we focus on the French Competition Authority imposing a new fine to Google and the CJEU case C-382/21P on the priority of a Community design application following an international application under the PCT.
EU General Court invalidates Puma design over Rihanna disclosure - Amazon sued for LED patent infringement at UPC
This week, we focus on the General Court case T-647/22 regarding the Puma design and a patent dispute involving Amazon.
EU General Court rules on PUMA trade mark dispute - EU Court decision on AMAZONIAN GIN COMPANY
This week we look at two cases from the General Court of the European Union, one of which involves PUMA and its case T-756/22 regarding the descriptiveness of a trade mark.