First-line assistance
The IP Helpdesk provides free-of-charge, first-line IP support to European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) covering five different regions: China, Europe, India, Latin America and South-East Asia. The team for Europe additionally assists SMEs and researchers participating in EU-funded research projects with IP issues specifically related to these programmes.
Whether you need personal, confidential support on a specific IP issue, are looking for jargon-free materials and resources, or are interested in a training session on IP – the IP Helpdesk is the right partner to turn to.
Helpline
Submit your IP question and get free, first-line and confidential advice from our experts in three working days.
Training
Explore our online and on-site training events covering different regions and a wide range of IP topics and sectors.
Knowledge and resources
In our extensive resource library we provide you with a variety of user-friendly IP materials such as guides, factsheets, case studies, infographics, e-learning modules, and more. The resources are downloadable, free of charge and, where possible, available in different languages.
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
Horizon IP Scan - Info Session
- Live streaming available
Horizon IP Scan - Info Session
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar EPO Coop: Patent protection for EU funding beneficiaries - Green Technologies
- Live streaming available
Horizon IP Scan - Info Session
- Live streaming available
Horizon IP Scan - Info Session
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar EPO Coop: Patent protection for EU funding beneficiaries - Digital communication
- Live streaming available
Horizon IP Scan - Info Session
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar EPO Coop: Patent protection for EU funding beneficiaries - Biotechnology
- Live streaming available