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EUIPO pro bono support initiative
EUIPO is encouraging IP professionals to join its pro bono support initiative. The initiative, which started in 2020, matches IP professionals and SMEs who need IP advice in their language.
So far, over 5,000 SMEs have requested support and a majority of them would recommend pro bono support to other companies, while professionals report a positive impact on their client portfolio and personal satisfaction.
Professionals volunteer from one to four hours of IP advice per SME on average. They can choose support topics, the number of SMEs they want to assist and the duration of participation.
In general, professionals advise SMEs from their own country.
According to EUIPO: “Many describe the experience as rewarding, both personally and professionally, with opportunities to expand their networks, gain insights into SME challenges, and contribute meaningfully to Europe’s innovation ecosystem.”
Find out more about the pro bono support initiative on the EUIPO website here.
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