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The next phase of ip4inno begins!
The European Commission and the European Patent Office have agreed to run another two year project, intending to increase the range and reach of existing ip4inno teaching materials. New modules are proposed, as well as updates, translations and e-learning versions. New partners will soon be sought to bid to contribute to the mini-projects listed in the Description of Work.
Additionally, the project requires an Administrator to work with the Project Leader at the EPO in Munich from April 2010. Applications must be received by 3 March 2010.
New terms of use
The terms of use of the ip4inno modules have been updated
Joint study and analysis of SMEs training needs published
Before preparing and carrying out the series of training seminars, the ip4inno Consortium carried out a joint study and analysis of SMEs training needs. This paper is now available for download.
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Consult a wide selection of articles, case studies and best practices for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on topics ranging from basic information on patents and other kinds of intellectual property, through patent information, to building a business with intellectual property. Would you first like to know more about what intellectual property is? See our "Basic definitions" page.