The China IPR SME Helpdesk and the South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk

provide free information and services in the form of jargon-free first-line

confidential advice on intellectual property and related issues, plus training,
materials and online resources.

The Helpdesks raise awareness about IPR matters in China and South-
East Asia affecting European SMEs and enable them to make informed IPR
decisions.

Available to all EU SMEs, the Helpdesks co-operate with European SME networks, chambers of commerce and industry
associations to offer these services free of charge:

Helpdesk Enquiry Helpline – Confidential Advice

Individual SMEs and SME intermediaries can submit IPR enquiries directly to the Helpdesks via phone,
email or in person to receive free and confidential first-line advice within 3 working days. For China IP
e-mail via question@china-iprhelpdesk.eu and for South-East Asia IP e-mail via question@southeastasia-
iprhelpdesk.eu. The Live Chat feature on our website www.ipr-hub.eu allows visitors to connect with IP
Experts in real time.

Training Materials

Industry and business-focused guides and training tools address IPR issues in China and South-East Asia
with the provision of:
• IP Specific guides, e.g. Patents & Trade Marks
• Country IP factsheets: IP overviews of each country and region
• Industry Specific guides, e.g. Textiles, Automotive, Cleantech
• Business guides, e.g. Technology Transfer, Manufacturing

The Helpdesks also provide intermediaries with IPR articles written by IP experts for partners’ websites,
newsletters and other publications.

Online Services

• The multi-lingual online portal provides easy access to IP information and services, including
Helpdesks guides, event calendar, webinar recordings, podcasts and videos, for EU SMEs.
• Visit our blog www.yourIPinsider.eu, subscribe to our newsletters, and follow the Helpdesks on
LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter to stay up to date on project activities and IPR news on
China and South-East Asia.

Training Events and Webinars

The Helpdesks organise training events and webinars in Europe, China and across South-East Asian
Countries on IPR protection, management and enforcement, tailored to the needs of SMEs:
• General IPR Issues, including IP registration and establishing an IP enforcement strategy.
• Practical Business Advice, e.g. Choosing Business Partners, Attending Trade Fairs, Licensing,
Technology Transfer etc.
• Industry Specific Trainings: on topics ranging from Machinery to Creative Industries.
• IPR Clinics: free 20 minute one-on-one consultations with an IP expert are available at most training
events.
• Webinars: 40-minute online expert presentations + 20-minute live Q&A, from the convenience of
your own office or home. All recordings are available for free on www.ipr-hub.eu post-session.

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 The following China IPR SME Helpdesk and South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk publications comprise a range of expert-written
guides, including country specific factsheets that assist EU SMEs in understanding the IPR landscape in China and South-East Asia.
Download them for free from our website www.ipr-hub.eu or scan the QR code below.

CHINA SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Helpdesk IP Factsheets Country Specific Factsheets

Mainland China IP Factsheet Brunei IP Country Factsheet

Hong Kong IP Factsheet Cambodia IP Country Factsheet

Laos IP Country Factsheet

Macao IP Factsheet
Taiwan IP Factsheet
IPR Guides
• Design Patent Guide
• Enforcement of IPR in China
• Finding the Right Lawyer
• Guide to Copyrights in China
• Guide to Geographic Indications in China
• Guide to New Varieties of Plant in China
• Guide to Patent Protection in China
• Guide to Protecting your Trade Secrets in China
• Guide to R&D in China
• Guide to Trade Mark Protection in China
• Guide to Using Customs to Protect Your IPR in China
• Guide to Using Contracts to Protect your IPR in China
• IP Systems: China - EU Comparison
• IP Strategy for EU SMEs at Trade Fairs in China
• Managing IP as a Business Asset
• Protection of Online IPR in China
• Technology Transfer to China: Guidance for Business
The China IPR SME Helpdesk provides Industry Specific
Guides for sectors such as Wine and Spirits, OEM, Mechanical
Engineering, ICT, Automotive, Clean Tech, Creative Industry,
Food & Beverage, Ceramics, Medical Devices, Fashion &
Design and Textile Industry.
The China IPR SME Helpdesk also provides several ‘How to’
guides, among others, for example “How to Identify and
Handle IP Scams”.
Philippines IP Country factsheet
Vietnam IP Country Factsheet
Malaysia IP Country Factsheet
Myanmar IP Country Factsheet
Singapore IP Country Factsheet
Thailand IP Country Factsheet
Indonesia IP Country Factsheet
South-East Asia IP Guides
• FAQ Handbook
• Finding the Right Lawyer in South-East Asia
• Guide to Copyright Protection in South-East Asia
• Guide to Trade Mark Protection in South-East Asia
• Intellectual Property and the ASEAN Economic
Community (AEC)
• Patent Protection in South-East Asia
• Protecting your IP at Trade Fairs in South-East Asia
• Protection of Online IPR in South-East Asia
• Protecting your Trade Secrets in South-East Asia
• SME Starter Kit for Vietnam
• Transfer of Technology to South-East Asia
• Top 20 IP Considerations when Entering a New Market
• Using Contracts to Protect your Intellectual Property
The South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk regularly updates
existing IP guides and expands its library of materials.
Upcoming publications include “Guide for Enforcement in
South-East Asia”, “Guide for IP Audit” and ‘How To’ guides as
“How to Remove Counterfeit Goods from E-Commerce Sites
in South-East Asia” and “How to Secure Effective Evidence in
South-East Asia”.

Working together For China IP matters: For South-East Asia IP matters:

Please contact us: Tel: +86 (10) 6462 2066 Tel: +84 8 3825 8116
Online: www.ipr-hub.eu Email: question@china-iprhelpdesk.eu Email: question@southeastasia-iprhelpdesk.eu
Blog: www.yourIPinsider.eu

Both initiatives are co-funded by the European Union

China IPR SME Helpdesk Project implemented by: South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk Project implemented by:

European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam

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