To remain competitive, enterprises must be up to date with the latest technological developments and to protect innovative ideas. For small companies, investment involved can be a huge challenge. EU offers support to cope with competition and to orient them to opportunities available.
European companies must be able to enjoy all the benefits of a digital single market - e-commerce, digital payments etc. - To have a dynamic development. Digital Agenda for Europe is the European Union's roadmap in Europe to bring the benefits of a digital society and economy.
ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda
Product line tools for businesses about intellectual property rights, developed as part of ongoing cooperation with the U.S. on this issue.
ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/industrial-competitiveness/intellectual-property-rights/catalogue-online-tools/index_en.htm
This support service provides information, advice and free training for small European companies to assist them in protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights in China.
www.china-iprhelpdesk.eu
This free service provides users with answers to questions relating to intellectual property through a helpline, email and online resources.
www.iprhelpdesk.eu
Learn how to protect your rights through cooperation with customs administrations. This page gives you access to online forms for customs action and a manual.
This page highlights all aspects of the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) in Europe. Information about situations in different Member States on this issue can be found in the right menu.
Intellectual property covers industrial property, which includes inventions, trademarks, industrial design, geographical indications and copyright, which includes literary and artistic works.
ec.europa.eu/internal_market/top_layer/intellectual-property/index_de.htm
A network of logistics expertise built by partners from 15 countries from the Baltic to the Balkans, promoting, for example, opportunities for small businesses to participate in FP projects.
www.b2bloco.eu
New technologies and innovative management and marketing solutions are vital for small businesses that want to remain competitive. Information on the national aspects of this field can be found in the right menu.
europa.eu/youreurope/business/competing-through-innovation/index_ro.htm