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 Helpdesk E-learning Page