Create,
protect
& benefit
Our platform aims to raise awareness among entrepreneurs about the benefits of intellectual property for their business.
This platform is a tool for you. Here, you can find information about intellectual property and how to use it effectively.
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A didactic platform based on the experiences and testimonials of other entrepreneurs who faced similar challenges.
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A tool that accompanies you step by step with smart guides specific to each intellectual property area.
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A tool that connects you with a passionate and competent expert who supports you in effectively protecting your creations.
Your experts in this project
This platform was developed by experts from the following five collaborating organisations:
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The Belgian Office for Intellectual Property
The Belgian Intellectual Property Office (IPObel) is part of the FPS Economy. It is competent for all matters relating to intellectual property in Belgium and is mainly responsible for its protection.
The Office is in charge of issuing and managing Belgian patents, supplementary protection certificates and breeders' certificates. Furthermore it provides information about intellectual property to users, prepares legal texts, advises the authorities and represents Belgium internationally.
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BOIP
The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) is the official body for trademarks and designs registration in the Benelux. BOIP can also record the existence of an idea on a given date in an i-DEPOT. BOIP also informs entrepreneurs about the importance of intellectual property.
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VLAIO
VLAIO is the public contact point for all entrepreneurs in Flanders, where you can get customized first line information about how you can protect ideas, products, company and brand names and which support is available for this.
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Wallonie Entreprendre
Wallonie Entreprendre (WE) is the economic and financial tool of Wallonia at the service of companies.
WE aims to provide the necessary means for the development of activity in all sectors. Their investments and financing respond to a logic of creation, growth, transmission or revival of companies. WE's teams ensure that social and environmental standards are respected while advocating sustainability and circularity of economic approaches.
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The Netherlands Patent Office
The Netherlands Patent Office is the patenting authority for the Netherlands and its territories. We also provide information on the patent system. We represent the interests of the Netherlands in European and global organisations in intellectual and industrial property. The Netherlands Patent Office is part of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.
Questions about the protection of your creations? Experts from these organisations can help you. Our shared goal is "to offer every entrepreneur, regardless of their field, the opportunity to receive information and guidance through the different stages of intellectual property".