The European Union Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN), consisting of the EUIPO, the Member State IPOs and the Benelux IPO, has launched a redesigned website providing Intellectual Property Support for Small Businesses, bringing together guidance, funding schemes and expert support in one place to help small and medium-sized enterprises across the EU protect and manage their intellectual property.

The new website provides a single access point to the main EU and national services available to SMEs working with intellectual property. It combines information from the IP offices with practical tools that support businesses at different stages of their innovation journey.

A comprehensive, multilingual IP toolkit

The website is now available in 23 official EU languages, offering in-depth materials sourced from the EUIPO and national IP offices to help their innovation and growth.

Key features include:

• IP Scan online - an online tool that provides a first analysis of the potential role of IP within your business strategy.

• Discover guides - step-by-step guides that break down the different aspects of IP and explain how to leverage them for business success.

• Events - upcoming workshops, webinars and other events.

• Learning hub - training modules and resources

• News and key articles - latest IP news, clear explanations and practical advice.

• Contact points - national IP offices and professional support.

Connecting with the IP community

The website is designed to connect businesses with the wider Intellectual Property system. Here, users can find a calendar of upcoming events, providing valuable opportunities to learn from experts and to receive provide personalised answers from IP specialists to your questions.

The Intellectual Property Support for Small Businesses website is part of the EUIPN’s wider work to support innovation, competitiveness and growth among European SMEs. It builds on existing cooperation with national IP offices and EU programmes to provide a more joined-up service.

Visit the Intellectual Property Support for Small Businesses website here: https://ipsupportbusiness.eu/

Source: https://www.euipo.europa.eu/en/news/new-ip-support-for-smes-website-goes-live