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Intellectual Property Rights are
legal rights which protect:
Results ofintellectual activityand creations of the mind
In the industrial, scientific, literary and artistic fields
It is impossible to protect intellectual creations by the mere possession of an object
Once an intellectual creation is made available to the public, its creator can no longer exercise control over his creation
Intellectual Property Rights are
necessary because…
Rewarding creators
and inventors for innovation
Promoting access to science, technology and culture, for business and the general public
Intellectual Property sets a balance between
two objectives
leaving yourfront door open
an invitation to others tohelp themselves
Leaving Intellectual Property
unprotected is like
offer assistancewith IP matters related toEU-funded research projects
put callers in touch, when necessary, with appropriate advisersor services
promote awarenessabout the importance of IP for Europe
IPR-Helpdesk (DG Enterprise)Launched by the European Commission in October 1998
Contractual problems which occur in EU Projects
EC Model Contracts, access rights and IP issues
Contractual situation between the participants within a Project
Consortium agreements
IP asset management issuesIntellectual property protection
Patent strategy and international implications
Exploitation and licensing issues
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Guidance & advice for EU funded project participants
Not Perform searcheson specific topics
Not Submitpatent applications
Not Provide full legal adviceon patents, trademarks, copyright, etc.
The IPR-Helpdesk
does not replace but supports the services of Patent Offices, Patent Agents & Lawyers
Close co-operation with Innovation Relay Centres (IRC), National Contact Points (NCP) and Helpdesk
Close co-operation with the EuropeanPatent Organisation'sservice
Commission’s Fifth Framework Commission’s Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) and new Programme (FP5) and new Associated StatesAssociated States
IPR-Helpdesk First Year Report
Key events:
Website Helpline
Tel. (+352) 47 11 11 1
Fax. (+352) 47 11 11 60
http://www.cordis.lu/ipr-helpdesk
IPR-Helpdesk
Communication Tools
Registrationessential
Questions answered within
48 hours
Free advisory service for European R&D
Informative servicefor the general public
5 specialist legal expertsin the field of patents, industrial property,copyright, EU funded contractual issues
Full EU languagesupport
Service available by
phone, fax, e-mail, post
Other tasks:- producing website content- writing reference documents & papers - developing on-line tutorials, etc.
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IPR-Helpdesk Helpline
EC Model Contracts
General proposal issues
IP issues(Access Rights
Ownership of results)
40%
10%
Consortium agreements 23%
Participation rules 2%
General IP issues 25%
IPR-Helpdesk Helpline
Questions we are asked
+/- 2%
19%
4% 4% 2% 7% 2% 2%
9%
20%
10%1%13%
Where do they come from?
IPR-Helpdesk Helpline
Questions:
Other Commission Contractors3%
Others13%
EC 3%
Non Commission Contractors25%
CommisionR&D Contractors56%...out of which 66% are actual contractors
and 34% are potential RTD contractors.
IPR-Helpdesk Helpline
Questions: Who asks?
IP News
homepage
IP IssuesComprehensive information on
patents, trade marks, copyright and other
related intellectual property (IP) aspects
What's happening in the intellectual
property world?An extensive resource of practical information on intellectual property and innovation in your country
RTD IP IssuesIntellectual property aspects within EU-funded research and technological development (RTD) activities
National pages
IPR-Helpdesk’s Websitehttp://www.cordis.lu/ipr-helpdesk
> IP Guide
> Briefing Papers
> IP Links
> IP Documents
> IP FAQs
> IP Statistics
> IP Glossary
IPR-Helpdesk’s Website
> IP Issues
http://www.cordis.lu/ipr-helpdesk
http://www.cordis.lu/ipr-helpdesk
Extensive Information on
all Member countries
uniqueadded-value
on the web
Thousands of contacts for IP
and innovation issues in your own country
and language
IPR-Helpdesk’s Website
> National Pages
IP aspects within
EU-funded Research and Technological Development
(RTD) activities
http://www.cordis.lu/ipr-helpdesk
IPR-Helpdesk’s Website
> RTD IP Issues
The IPR-Helpdeskon-line
newsletter
Free subscription
News from the IP world published
monthly
Comprehensive IPcoverage
Statistics, European Patent of the month, IP landmarks...
http://www.cordis.lu/ipr-helpdesk
IPR-Helpdesk’s Website
>
Animated tutorialsusing the latest
multimedia technologies…
...while remaining accessible to our
target audience
http://www.cordis.lu/ipr-helpdesk
IPR-Helpdesk’s Website
> Full multimedia content
Website - containing over 6,000 pages
Over 30,000 industry contacts
Regular speeches, workshops, exhibitions
15th issue of our on-line newsletter with
almost 2,500 subscribers
15 EU Member State National pages online
Extensive On-line tutorial program
2,000 complex legal questions answered
IPR-Helpdesk’s Website
>Achievements to date
Daily website user sessions
MonthlyInfo Queries(e-mail & telephone)
40
80
120
160400
300
200
100
4th QTR
‘98 ‘994th QTR
IPR-Helpdesk’s Website
> One Year Activity
Development and enhancement of the Website(IP, RTD, FAQs, articles, statistics, etc..)
Regular workshops, exhibitions,speaking engagements and discussion papers
on-line newsletter expansion of coverage
EU National Pages to be updated with 12 Associate States
Extensive on-line & CD tutorials(esp@cenet, Patent Strategy, “patent story”, “trademark story”, etc.)
Support Member State multiplier community(IRC’s, NCP’s etc.)
IP awareness strategies to Innovation Community
IPR-Helpdesk’s Website
> Future Strategy
fax
tel
(+352) 47 11 11 60
web
(+352) 47 11 11 1
http://www.cordis.lu/ipr-helpdesk
IPR-Helpdesk’s Website
> Protect IP Rights