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Launch of the EUIPO-WIPO IP Management Clinic – Furniture Program

June 11, 2024

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) together with the European Furniture industries Confederation launched the EUIPO-WIPO IP Management Clinic – Furniture program, on June 10, 2024. This program aims to support 20 EU SMEs in the furniture industry by providing them with mentorship and training on leveraging their intellectual property (IP) to enhance business growth.

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Presentation of the Program

The program will run for four months, bringing together selected SMEs with a group of six IP and business experts. These experts will provide knowledge, to help the companies develop effective IP strategies and utilise their IP assets for commercial success. The program began with an online introductory meeting that provided an opportunity for the representatives of the companies to meet their mentors and the officials from WIPO and EUIPO. All companies are EU-based and develop solutions for the furniture industry.

Main Actors

  • The panel of experts and mentors includes prominent IP and business professionals from across the EU.
  • Mr. Giovanni Casucci, partner at EY Studio Legal Tributario IP Department, Milano, Italy;
  • Dr. Friedrich Linhart, European, German, and Swiss Patent Attorney, Rolle, Switzerland;
  • Ms. Albane Lafanechère, IP Attorney, Lyon, France;
  • Ms. Alissia Shchicka, IP Attorney, Brussels Metropolitan Area;
  • Ms. Louise Delcroix-Fournier, Legal & Public Affairs IP, E-commerce – Circular Economy, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Mr. Frederik Jocqué, Manager at FEDUSTRIA a Belgian non-profit federation of the textile, wood, and furniture industry.
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Main Components

The focus of the opening session was on familiarising the attendees with the main components of the program (more details).

An event showcasing the program’s results will be held on 8 October, 2024, at the headquarters of the EUIPO, in Alicante, Spain.

WIPO and EUIPO are looking forward to a successful collaboration, benefiting SMEs and fostering innovation within the EU furniture industry.

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