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Benefits of protecting IP: investor perspective

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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The Impact of Regulation (EU) 2020/1503: Key Milestones and Obligations for Crowdfunding Service Providers (CSPs)

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

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First Insights into the ECSPR Market (2023)

EUROCROWD is happy to release a preliminary analysis of the 2023 market for licensed crowdfunding service providers (CSPs) operating under the European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulation (ECSPR). The focus was on transaction-level data for ECSPR-licensed operators, offering insights into the sector’s performance during its inaugural year. While aggregate value and volume figures provide historical context,

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Achieving Harmonisation Across Member States

Over the past few months, we have examined the historical development of crowdfunding across the EU and the varied approaches Member States have taken in implementing the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR). Unfortunately, it remains evident that national perspectives dominate over a harmonised EU approach, which undermines the core intentions of the legislation. Diverging

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