IP due diligence is crucial for SMEs to protect their innovations, attract investors, and expand into new markets. Thanks to the collaboration between the EUIPO and the European Innovation Council (EIC) and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), EIC beneficiaries can now use their grants for IP due diligence services.

‘This service helps SMEs safeguard their intellectual property and strengthen their business strategies,’ said Adéla Dvořáková, Project Adviser at EIC and EISMEA. Dr. Alberto Figoli, an EIC beneficiary, shared: ‘IP due diligence identified gaps in our patent, allowing us to refine our IP strategy.’

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