Join the event to learn about relevant initiatives and services aimed at Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups on the EUIPO’s SME Fund grant scheme and Easy Filing service.
This online event is organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in collaboration with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH).
The event is free of charge. However, attendees need to register in advance.
Agenda
Moderator: Olli Ilmarinen
| 10.00 (EEST) | Welcome and Introduction (PRH + EUIPO) |
| 10.10 | SME FUND : a grant scheme designed to help EU small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) intellectual property (IP) rights + Africa IP Helpdesk short presentation |
| 10.30 | Q&A session |
| 10.40 | Easy Filing: EUIPO’s new e-filing form for trade marks and designs, designed especially for SMEs |
| 10.55 | Q&A session |
| 11.00 | The role of a local development agency in helping start-ups and SMEs – Jaakko Helenius – Finnish Association of Development Agencies – SEKES |
| 11.20 | Q&A session |
| 11.30 | Closure |
