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Intellectual Property and SMEs
April
21
2020
Intellectual property (IP) can improve the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and provide a potential source of revenue. However, SMEs often lack the time, resources, or knowledge to address IP issues.
What is Intellectual Property?
As defined by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), a self-funding agency of the United Nations, Intellectual Property (IP) “refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.”[1]
With different types of IP such as Copyright, trademarks, Patents and more, IP represents a potential source of income for SMEs that may be overlooked.
Where can I learn more about IP and get advice?
Learning about IP and the associated rights is important and the EU funds specialised helpdesks staffed by experts. These helpdesks provide multilingual support, advice, training sessions and further IP related information.
There are four different EU funded helpdesks to choose from:
- European IPR Helpdesk
- Specialised helpdesk for European SMEs in China
- Specialised helpdesk for European SMEs in South-East Asia
- Specialised helpdesk for European SMEs in Latin America
Learn more about European IP support for SMEs and
discover further resources right here.
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