The South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk supports European Union (EU) and COSME small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) 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.
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. Leave your question in the webform, contact us by phone or by e-mail 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: question@southeastasia-iprhelpdesk.eu
Phone numbers:
Europe (Belgium): +32 2 663 30 51
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
EU - Webinar: Technology Transfer
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: IP in Biotechnology
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: The Importance of IP for SMEs
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar EPO Coop: Patent protection for EU funding beneficiaries - Quantum Technology
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: IP Commercialisation and Licensing
- Live streaming available
News Listing
Vietnam joins Marrakesh Treaty to protect interests of visually impaired people
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UK – India Free Trade Agreement Going Forward
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International cooperation helps to fight counterfeit goods
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EC Launches New Public Consultation on Horizon Research and Innovation Programmes
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New Infographic: Performing a Patent Search in India
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Thailand’s MOU on Online Advertising and IPRs Promotes Collaboration to Fight Infringement
Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has continued its strategy of enlisting the support of stakeholders from various sectors in the fight against infringement of intellectual property rights (IPRs) by introducing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on advertising practices...
Modernisation of the Legislation on Industrial Design Protection
The Commission is presenting revised rules that aim to make industrial designs quicker, cheaper and more predictable.