Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through Intellectual Property in the EU
Join our webinar aimed at women entrepreneurs and advisers
AwakenHub is delighted to announce a collaboration with Women TechEU and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to host an online training and networking event.
This unique opportunity aims to strengthen your knowledge of intellectual property (IP), foster peer learning, and expand your professional network.
The webinar will highlight the importance of intellectual property protection and its role in supporting women-led innovation across Europe and will be organised within the framework of the EUIPO cooperation with the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) established by the European Commission.
This training session will be delivered by EUIPO experts on key IP topics relevant to women entrepreneurs.
09:00-09:15 Welcome address
EUIPO: Executive Director / Deputy Executive Director
09:15-09:40 WHY IS IP IMPORTANT: INTRODUCTION TO IP RIGHTS AND THE VALUE OF IP FOR BUSINESS
09:40-10:10 EUIPO Supporting SMEs and start-ups: EUIPO initiatives to make your business grow and flourish (SME Fund, pro-bono)
10:10- 10:30 Lessons from Women entrepreneurs on navigating IP
10:30-11:00 Open discussion, networking and exchange of views
Hosted by: AwakenHub
Experts leading the session: EUIPO Team & Maria McKeever
EUIPO is the European Union Intellectual Property Office responsible for managing the EU trade marks and the registered European Union designs, and EU geographical indications for craft and industrial products. Established in 1994 and based in Alicante, Spain, it provides protection for intellectual property rights that are valid across all EU Member States. The EUIPO also cooperates with national and international intellectual property offices to promote innovation, creativity, and the effective enforcement of IP rights throughout Europe.
Get financial support with the SME Fund, take advantage of our free intellectual property support, and explore the EUIPO learning resources for Small and Medium Enterprises. https://www.euipo.europa.eu/en/sme-corner
