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28 Mar 2022
How intellectual property (IP) can help build risk resilient SMEs
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How intellectual property (IP) can help build risk resilient SMEs
Joint EUIPO-Accountancy Europe study on the importance of intellectual property (IP) and how it helps build resilient small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Small and medium sized companies (SMEs) are facing a wave of new emerging risks that they need to take into account. These add to the conventional challenges of running a business such as expansion, business transfer, financial planning and solvency.

One of the most efficient ways to manage and mitigate risks is to reinforce overall business resilience.  The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and Accountancy Europe believe that intellectual property rights (IPRs) are key to building this resilience.

This study aims to inform small and medium sized accountants (SMPs) on the importance of IP for SMEs. They have the expertise to advise and guide their SME clients through IPR.

The publication outlines:

  • what intellectual property (IP) is;
  • how accountants can help SMEs with IP access;
  • IP’s benefits for SMEs;
  • the risks of not registering IP.

Read the study to find out more.