The India IP SME Helpdesk supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the European Union (EU) and COSME associated countries to both protect and enforce their Intellectual Property (IP) rights in or relating to India by providing free information and services. These comprise jargon-free, first-line, confidential advice on intellectual property and related issues, as well as training, materials and online resources.
Book a meeting with us to know more about our free services or to receive personalised support on all your questions related to IP in India.
About us
Find more information about the team, collaborators and the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Helpline
Our Intellectual Property experts provide professional, confidential and tailor-made answers to your IP-related questions within a maximum of 3 working days.
Training
The Helpdesk offers on-site and online training activities that cover relevant IP topics for EU SMEs and entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses to India.
IP resources library
This library provides open-access IP materials especially designed for EU SMEs doing business in India.
IP Tools
IP innovative tools for pre-evaluating costs related to IP management in India and self-evaluation to measure your status in terms of IP management and IP knowledge.
Contact us
Please get in touch with us for further information or if you have any questions regarding our services.
E-mail: india@iprhelpdesk.eu
Phone number: Europe (Spain): +34 96 590 70 70
Opening hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00 to 17:00 (CET/CEST), except Spanish Bank holidays.
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Blog
The India IP SME Helpdesk team welcomes you warmly to its blog, where you will find updated information concerning Intellectual Property Rights in India, as well as other interesting information about SMEs, internationalisation, R&D or innovation.
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