Intellectual Property

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Not all crowdfunding platforms have the expertise or resources to deeply engage with intellectual property (IP) issues, even under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR). While the regulation sets standards for transparency and investor protection, the practical implementation of IP-related safeguards remains inconsistent. Startups in innovative or technology-driven sectors, where IP is a significant

The European Union (EU) provides various tools and funding opportunities to support startups and SMEs in protecting their intellectual property (IP). Here’s an overview: EUIPO – Ideas Powered for Business: European Patent Office (EPO): European IP Helpdesk: Eurostars: Enterprise Europe Network (EEN): Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: European Innovation Council (EIC): EU Customs Enforcement of IP

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often overlook the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) in their growth strategies. However, protecting your innovations, branding, and creative outputs can be crucial to standing out in competitive markets. The EUIPO IP Scan is a valuable resource specifically designed to help European SMEs identify, protect, and manage their IP assets

When fundraising, the relationship between intellectual property (IP) protection and securing investment presents both opportunities and challenges. The complexities of IP within the fundraising process are different for each company and situation, therefore it is difficult to generalise. Yet, we hope to be able to offer some general insights for entrepreneurs aiming to leverage their

Intellectual property (IP) assets and their valuation play a crucial role when raising public investment or loans through crowdfunding. Potential investors often assess the strength and value of a company’s intellectual property portfolio before making investment decisions. Demonstrating the value of IP assets can enhance investor confidence, attract more significant investments, and increase the likelihood

Obtaining intellectual property (IP) is one thing, but enforcing IP rights is a crucial aspect of protecting a startup’s innovations and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. Of course, this also will require some work on your end, but it is worthwhile to do so. IP right infringements can have significant negative effects on

Protecting intangible assets is crucial for startups, as these assets often form the core of their competitive advantage. Some startups and other small and medium sized enterprises will in general only hold intangible assets. It is therefore important for these businesses to understand that intangible assets are very often worth protecting and that this protection

For a startup, intellectual property (IP) can be viewed as both a raw cost and a smart investment in the future, depending on how it is managed and leveraged. What it comes down to in every individual case, requires analysis and priority setting. Here’s a breakdown of both perspectives: IP as a Raw Cost: IP

Many entrepreneurs know that patents can be used to increase the value of the company with investors. But many do not realise, that this does not only apply to patents. When raising capital via professional crowdfunding service providers or other investors, entrepreneurs need to understand that investors typically view the protection of intellectual property (IP)