The Latin America IP SME Helpdesk supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the European Union (EU) and Single Market Program (SMP) associated countries to both protect and enforce their Intellectual Property (IP) rights in or relating to Latin American countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela), by providing free information and services. These comprise jargon-free, first-line, confidential advice on intellectual property and related issues, as well as training, materials, and online resources. To know more: The Latin America IP SME Helpdesk in-depth
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Case studies
Case studies from users of the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk
Testimonials
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FAQ
Most commonly requested information about IP and Latin America
IP yearly reviews
Yearly summaries of the main IP developments in Latin America
Country materials
Country-focused IP materials
IP basics
Learning resources on IPRs in Latin america
Green sector
IP materials on the green tech sector
Digital Transformation
IP materials on the ICT sector
Other sectors
IP materials on other sectors (e.g. Agrifood, E-Commerce, Health)
Blog
Monthly articles on IP in Latin America
Useful documents
Templates (e.g. NDAs)
Advanced search
All IP Helpdesk Publications in one place
Training
The Helpdesk offers on-site and online training activities that cover relevant IP topics for EU SMEs and entrepreneurs looking to expand their business to Latin America.
Upcoming trainings
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E-Learning
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Training programme
Tailor-made to the needs of the business partners
IP tools
IP innovative tools for pre-evaluating costs related to IP management in Latin American countries and self-evaluation to measure your status in terms of IP management and IP knowledge.
IP Diagnostic Tool
Analyse your level of preparedness and knowledge in IP
IP Cost Tool
Overview of IP registration costs in Latin America
IP Institutions Directory
Database: most relevant organisations related to IP and Latin America
IP Glossary
IP terms & definitions
About us
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