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 […]
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The European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) sets a new standard for transparency and investor protection in the crowdfunding sector. Compared to previous national rules and other EU laws governing retail investment, ECSPR introduces more robust requirements for the information crowdfunding platforms must provide to their clients. These provisions aim to safeguard investors by ensuring
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Article 5 of the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) sets out clear due diligence requirements for crowdfunding platforms. These requirements mandate that crowdfunding service providers (CSPs) perform at least a minimum level of due diligence on project owners before allowing them to propose their projects for funding through their platforms. Due diligence, in its
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To gain insights into how crowdfunding platforms under the European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulation (ECSPR) generate revenue, EUROCROWD reviewed publicly available, self-reported data from 44 ECSPR-licensed platforms listed by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) as of December 2023. This analysis focuses exclusively on platforms that charge fees as a percentage of capital or
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In the following we are reviewing licensed ECSPR service providers in 2023 reveals noteworthy insights into cross-border activity within the European crowdfunding landscape. While the regulatory framework aimed to boost cross-border operations, licensing data indicates a nuanced market response. Regulatory Expectations vs. Market Realities The divergence between regulatory objectives and market behavior underscores complexities in
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The study realised by ART-ER in collaboration with EUROCROWD, collects a detailed mapping of crowdfunding initiatives launched in Emilia-Romagna since 2013. The overview shows how the crowdfunding tool has been widely used in the region over the last 10 years, collecting 740 campaigns that have raised over 61.6 million euro in total. The variety of applications of the tool has also been very wide, mainly
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
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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)
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Regulation (EU) 2020/1503 of the European Parliament and of the Council, commonly referred to as the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR), was published on October 7, 2020. It officially entered into force on November 9, 2020, just 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). However, its application
At some point, any startup manager needs to consider protecting the businesses intellectual property. But how do this in a structured way, while managing cost and time? In the following we are helping to create a step-by-step intellectual property (IP) journey, to establish a strong market presence, and attract investors. Remember, not all steps are
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