Africa IP SME Helpdesk

A first-line IP assistance service for European SMEs that operate or intend to access the African market and look to improve their global competitiveness.

The Africa IP SME Helpdesk supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the European Union (EU) to both protect and enforce their Intellectual Property (IP) rights in/or relating to Africa by providing free information and services. These comprise jargon-free, first-line, confidential advice on intellectual property and related issues, as well as training, materials and online resources.