Free IP Support

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intellectual property support

Experts across Europe are ready to answer your questions related to IP.

Do you need help preparing your trade mark, design or other IP-right application?

Is your trade mark or design application likely to be accepted?
Is someone using your trade mark, design or patent without your permission?
Are you being accused of infringing somebody else’s IP rights?
Maybe you have an opposition or want to appeal a decision on your application but need some guidance?

Apply and we help you to find an IP expert to assist you in your language Fill out the form.

Fill out and submit the form Fill in the form with the information requested

We analyse the information The information you provide will help us find a solution that meets your needs

Your case is matched with the best suitable solutionEither an EUIPO dispute resolution (ADR) case handler will contact you or we will send you an email with a list of companies providing this free IP support

The EUIPO regularly checks the accuracy of the information provided by applicants.
The EUIPO’s free IP personalised consultation is limited to one service per SME.

The availability of the consultation requested is not guaranteed.

This service is available to SMEs that meet the definition based on Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC.

Before applying for the service, you should check that you qualify as an SME by filling out the questionnaire based on the recommendation by the European Commission. The veracity of the information provided is your responsibility.

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Footnote ¹ - Participation in this free IP personalised consultation is open on equal terms to all legal persons falling within the scope of the Treaties Show Hide

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Footnote² - IP free personalised support should not be confused with the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service Show Hide

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Are you already legally represented by an attorney, lawyer or intellectual property specialist to support you in IP matters?* This field is required

*The free IP personalised consultation (which does not include alternative dispute resolution) helps SMEs in the context of the crisis caused by COVID-19. We do not recommend requesting this service if your business is already represented by an intellectual property lawyer.

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Terms of service

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With reference to pro bono services, the EUIPO is drawing up a list of service providers based on the applications received after the publication of a Call for expression of interest (CEI). The EUIPO has committed to collecting and classifying the providers, and to assisting the SME by providing the contact details of those that match the SME’s needs.

The list is not intended to be exhaustive and IP pro bono services may be sought outside the EUIPO initiative.

The services offered and provided by the IP pro bono providers are not EUIPO services. The accuracy of the information provided is the exclusive responsibility of the pro bono providers.

The EUIPO does not guarantee the availability, the service level nor the actual provision of the EDR or the IP Pro Bono services.

In the context of this free IP personalised consultation initiative, the EUIPO is not offering any legal advice and is discharged of any liability, including any damage caused by the service provider or by the EDR service to the SME or to third parties, during, or as a consequence of, performance of the service.

The EUIPO will not reimburse or assume any costs incurred by services provided by the SME for services provided by third parties.

The information contained in this website should not be considered advertising for legal services under the laws and rules of professional conduct of any of the EU/EEA Member States.

Upon presentation of a request and based on the information included in the form, the EUIPO will contact the SME and will offer support, either by assigning an EDR case handler or a list of the available IP pro bono providers that meet its criteria. The choice of, and contact with, the IP pro bono provider will depend exclusively on the SME’s initiative. The EUIPO free IP personalised consultation is limited to the provision of one service per SME. Once the SME has received the pro bono service, it is its sole responsibility to request and negotiate any further remunerated services directly with the pro bono provider.

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I declare that the information provided herein is accurate and complete and is supplied in good faith. I am responsible for any errors or omissions that may occur. If any of the declarations provided herein proves to be false or incorrect, I am aware that I may be excluded from the free IP personalised consultation.

Please note that once this form is validated/submitted, all data contained in it will be managed according to the terms contained in the privacy statement on the processing of personal data.

Data protection: Personal data gathered for the purpose of the present procedure will be processed pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data. Said data will be processed by the Office as indicated in the privacy statement published on the Office’s website (https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/data-protection) and at the end of the forms. Any request regarding your personal data should be addressed to the Office’s Data Protection officer (DPO) at DataProtectionOfficer@euipo.europa.eu.

Complaints: in cases where the conflict is not resolved by the Data Controller and/or the DPO, can be addressed at any time to the European Data Protection Supervisor: edps@edps.europa.eu

Testimonials

‘With the help of EDR services, we have concluded our trademark opposition with a satisfactory ending for both parties. The service was very informative and supportive throughout the whole process, making an overwhelming situation more comfortable and easier to resolve. I am really happy with this EUIPO mediation service.’

Salty Pelican SL, Portugal

‘Great initiative for start-ups and new companies.’

Mr. Popper - MARTECHiNG Platform, Croatia

‘We are very satisfied with IP pro bono experience.’

Mr. Popper - MARTECHiNG Platform, Croatia

‘Extremely super service, you rarely see that small companies are so actively helped. During this time, we are also very grateful for any free help. Everything really good.’

VENDING2BE, Austria

‘Very interesting initiative of the EUIPO to help SMEs to solve their doubts about intellectual property and above, at zero cost.’

RDC, Spain

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