The South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk supports small and medium sized enterprises in the European Union (EU) and the other countries of the Single Market Programme (SMP)* to both protect and enforce their Intellectual Property (IP) rights in or relating to South-East Asian countries, 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.
* The Single Market Programme countries are currently all EU member states plus Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Turkey, Ukraine, Macedonia and Montenegro.
About us
Find more information about our team, our IP experts, partners, and frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Helpline
The South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk is there to help you. Send us your enquiry and you will receive a response within 3 working days.
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 South-East Asia
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: expert@sea-iphelpdesk.eu
Phone numbers:
Europe (Belgium): +32 2 663 30 46
South-East Asia (Vietnam): +84 28 38 25 81 16
Postal address:
South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk
- European office: Place Communale d’Auderghem 8, Brussels, Belgium
- Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City – 5th Floor, 33 Le Duan Blvd., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Upcoming events
Clean Energy Transition Partnership 2023
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: IP Management in ICT Projects
- Live streaming available
ITMA
- Italy
Innovat&Match Brokerage Event
- Bologna, Italy
- Live streaming available
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