On March 26, 2024, RCTT's experts took part in the webinar "The Importance of IP for SMEs" organized by IP Helpdesk.

The webinar addressed the following topics:

• What is Intellectual Property (IP)?
• What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)?
• Common problems of SMEs in their day to day activities?
• Why should I deal with IP/IPR issues? Why should IP be an integral part of my business strategy?
• How can IP be a business asset?
• Which IP protection tools exist/can I use (e. g. trademarks, patents etc.)?
• To which institutions can I turn for help?

The presentation of the webinar can be found here.

With a video of the webinar here.

Additionally, have a look at some useful links:

• Submit your question to the Helpline
• Open Science Vs Horizon Europe
• EPO Espacenet
• TM view
• Making the Most of your Horizon Project
• New EC study on compulsory licensing of IPR
• European IP Helpdesk Upcoming Webinars
• European IP HHelpdesk E-learning Page