Intellectual property rights specialists from all over Europe will gather to exchange information at this major IPR event. Background Soon after conceiving an invention which has market potential, inventors should think about applying for a patent.
Patents are legal documents granting ownership rights to an invention.
All patent applications and granted patents are published, thereby providing not only protection but also valuable information. Patent documents are a rich source of information about innovative developments in all areas of technology. The patent system is also important in the transfer of technology, which stimulates technical innovation. Description, impact and results Together, these conferences will create an event designed to bring all users of patents and patent information right up to speed with the latest developments in the field. This will be the largest IPR gathering ever held in Europe, attracting inventors, innovators, IPR experts, and intermediaries from all the Member States.