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
European Innovation Council Summit 2024
- Brussels, Belgium
EU - Webinar: Patents and Innovation
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: The Importance of IP for SMEs
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: Technology Transfer
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: IP Commercialisation and Licensing
- Live streaming available
EU - Webinar: IP in Horizon Projects (H2020/HEurope)
- Live streaming available
News
European Parliament Approves Regulation on Geographical Indications for Wines, Spirit Drinks and Agricultural Products
On 28 February 2024, the European Parliament reached a significant milestone by adopting the Regulation on geographical indications (GIs) for wines, spirit drinks, and agricultural products (GI Regulation).
EC Publishes: New Codes of Practice for Industry-Academia Co-creation and Citizen Engagement for Knowledge Valorisation
On 5 March, the Commission has published two recommendations on a Code of Practice regarding industry-academia co-creation and citizen engagement for knowledge valorisation.
EU Introduces New Mechanism to Safeguard Local Craft and Industrial Products
On 27 October 2023, the European Commission published a regulation on geographical indications (GI) for craft and industrial products.This legislation aims to harmonise and bridge the gap between different national systems by providing protection for a wide range of goods.
Startup Nations Standards Report: Europe Achieves 55% Level of Compliance with Standards of Excellence
The Startup Nation Standards Report 2023 thoroughly examines initiatives and challenges within Europe’s startup ecosystem. The report guides policymakers, highlighting the collaborative efforts required to elevate Europe’s competitive edge in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Licensing Paves the Path for Collaborative Ventures in University Technology Transfer
Leading European universities are increasingly engaged in efforts to reduce the risk associated with bringing new technologies to market, through industry partnerships and the creation of spin-outs.
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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!
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.
EU General Court Upholds L’Oréal’s trade mark - EPO Extend Definition of "Substance or Composition" in Medical Use Claims
This week in the news, we focus on a trade mark case involving l’Oréal, and a recent change in the interpretation of "Substance or Composition" in Medical Use Claims.