A highly successful webinar on ” Startups & Intellectual Property Rights”, was co-organized under the COASTLINE and Multiplying the Impact of EURAXESS Hubs – ERA TALENT projects and co-hosted by the COASTLINE Consortium and the Science and Technology Park of Crete (STEP-C) of the Foundation of Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), on January 22, 2025. Aegean Solutions SA, partner of the COASTLINE Consortium, was in charge for all the organizational aspects of the Webinar.

The webinar attracted a large audience of researchers and entrepreneurs with a significant number remaining engaged throughout the entire session, demonstrating the high level of interest and relevance of the topics covered. The webinar featured presentations from leading experts, providing valuable insights and practical guidance on protecting intellectual property. Key topics included:

– A foundational overview of patents, industrial designs, and trade secrets.
– Strategies for transitioning academic research into successful commercial ventures.
– Practical examples of business acceleration and experiential learning for researchers.
– An examination of relevant entrepreneurship policies for startups and spin-offs.
– Essential guidance on strategic design and branding for startups, incorporating intellectual property considerations.
– A discussion of the unique ethical and intellectual property challenges within artificial intelligence applications.

The strong attendance and high engagement levels throughout the webinar underscore the critical need for information and resources on intellectual property protection for startups.