Acronym
IPR Helpdesk
Full Title
European IPR Helpdesk
Programme
CIP Programme
Abstract
The European IPR Helpdesk is a service initiative managed by the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI), with policy guidance provided by the European Commisson’s Enterprise & Industry Directorate-General.
It was established to provide information, direct advice and training on Intellectual Property (IP) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) matters to (potential) participants of EU funded projects focused on Research and Technical Development (RTD), and the EU’s Competiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP). In addition, the European IPR Helpdesk offers IP support to EU SMEs that are in the process of negotiating or concluding transnational partnership agreements, especially within the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).
In an increasingly knowledge-driven economic environment the professional management of IP and IPR is key for organisations and research/innovation projects to make the most of their innovative potential. Against this backdrop, the European IPR Helpdesk aims to raise awareness of IP and provide customised support through a wide service portfolio: Be it personal assistance on a specific IPR issue, a regular newsletter with information about the latest developments in the world of IP and R&D in Europe, or training. All these services are provided free of charge
The Helpline service operated by a team of experienced IP lawyers offers professional advice on individual IP questions within three working days. Additionally, the team participates in awareness raising events and organises individual IPR training sessions throughout Europe (on-location or web-based in form of webinars). Regular publications such as fact sheets, an email newsletter, or a three-monthly Bulletin make keep beneficiaries up to date on the latest IP and IPR news.
Duration
36 months (01/01/2011 – 31/12/2013)
Coordinator
infeurope S.A.
Phone: +352 25 22 33-333
Email
Partners
- Centre de Veille Technologique, Office de la PI (MECE) et CRP Henri Tudor
- European Research and Project Office GmbH
Contact at Eurice
Jörg Scherer
Managing Director
Phone: +49 681 9592 3360
Email