A patent is an exclusive right granted for the protection of new inventions, which are products or processes offering new technical solutions or providing new ways of doing something. The product or process in question must be capable of industrial application. To qualify for patent protection,...

Global markets are an important source of growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Increasing the internationalisation of SMEs and helping them access third markets is crucial for Europe's competitiveness, economic growth, and innovation. The European Commission's (EC) priority is...

Global markets are an important source of growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Increasing the internationalisation of SMEs and helping them access third markets is crucial for Europe's competitiveness, economic growth, and innovation. The European Commission's (EC) priority is...

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), as intangible assets, are a key factor in the competitiveness of all businesses in the global economy. Intellectual Property (IP) is a primary method for securing a return on investment in innovation, and is particularly relevant to Small and Medium-sized...