Strategic use of intellectual property
Strategic protection of Intellectual Property (IP) helps to maximise the business benefits of the technologies, products and services created by an organisation.
We can help you with the following materials
Consultations
We offer 1:1 consulting and training on intellectual property and technology transfer
Documents
We have put together a selection of best practices, document templates and self-check questionnaires to support IP-related transactions.
Webinars
We have created a selection of IP training materials to help you increase your knowledge
By intellectual property, we mean the broader concept of a company’s intangible assets, including intangible assets protected by the legal framework of intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, design protection, copyright, and “soft IP” at the diposal of companies that may not be covered by the formal legal system, such as confidential know-how, trade secrets, data, algorithms, etc.
IP resources for businesses
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has produced guidance materials for companies wishing to commercialise their intellectual property in this way. It is a good, comprehensive introduction to what to expect when embarking on the commercialisation of intellectual property.
The EU IPR Helpdesk is an initiative of the European Union that provides free advice and information on the protection and management of intellectual property (IP). It is aimed in particular at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), researchers and people involved in innovation projects to help them use and protect their intellectual property effectively, both in Europe and internationally.
One of the most valuable parts of the IPR Helpdesk is the quick access to experts and knowledge on specific international markets through dedicated regional helpdesks. For example, they can quickly put you in touch with IP experts in China, South-East Asia, South America, Africa and India.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has also compiled the recommended and necessary tools for businesses to handle intellectual property in a compact toolbox. Find out more about them at the link below.
We have put together a compact guide and learning material on the basic principles and main types of intellectual property. The material gives a quick overview of WHY intellectual property is important, WHAT the different types of intellectual property are and HOW to ensure they can be used by businesses or other creators.
The learning material was compiled by the best Estonian IP experts and EIS IP consultants. It is intended for businesses, students, researchers and anyone else who needs a quick and practical overview of intellectual property and its practical application.
The learning material is freely available to all under the Creative Commons 4.0 BY-SA licence.
In our English podcast aimed at technology and startup companies, we talk about intellectual property in easy-to-understand language. The speakers are companies themselves and the IP experts who advise them. The companies include Bolt and Cleveron, and the experts include people who have advised Starship and Dipperfox. Whether you are a big or small innovator, this podcast is for you!
A series of seminars introducing the legal basis of intellectual property and types of intellectual property with examples from Estonian companies and cases. Suitable for all companies and interested parties. The topics covered are:
- basis of intellectual property
- copyright
- trade secrets
- design protection
- trademarks
- inventions and patents
- copyright treatment in software
The website of the Estonian Patent Office provides comprehensive information on the principles and ways of protecting intellectual property and its different types.
Estonian and international organisations register intellectual property and advise companies on IP
