Boosting startups with intellectual property

The event will start with the presentation of a new EPO study (in cooperation with EUIPO) assessing the use of patents and registered trade marks by European startups, and the impact of those IP rights on the startups’ funding and exit strategies. The results will shed light on the role of patents for deep tech ventures, not only as a means to protect investments in new technologies, but also as way to signal potential value to prospective investors. They will also highlight the importance of European IP rights for startups preparing to scale up in European markets.

In direct connection to these findings, the EPO will also introduce to the audience a new digital tool enabling the identification and search of startups based in EPO countries that have been filing European patent applications. This free deep tech finder will blend business information with patent information, helping potential investors detect and assess startups that are bringing disruptive inventions to market in critical technology areas.

A high-level panel will complete the event. Representatives of startups and investors (both public and private) will be invited to share their own experience and views of the relationship between innovation, IP, funding and growth, and to discuss the way forward in leveraging patents to further support deep tech ventures. Attendees will also gain new insights into the opportunities that the Unitary Patent brings to startups, unlocking further potential for growth and prosperity. 

Who should attend?

This event is intended for startups, investors and venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, incubators, accelerators, IP and business advisors, technology transfer offices in universities and research institutes, trade associations, government representatives, policy makers, industry associations, and innovation and IP enthusiasts.

Registration

The event is free of charge.

Registration deadline: 16 October 2023

Recording and data protection

Please be informed that event will be recorded and that the recorded material will be used for documentation and promotional purposes.

Please see the Data protection statement on the processing of personal data in the framework of the organisation and management of EPO meetings and events.