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Former Slovenian lawyer develops filters for washing machines to tackle microplastic pollution at the source
4iP Council speaks to PlanetCare Founder and CEO Mojca Zupan
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The IP within the panels of the Sion solar powered e-car
Mathieu Baudrit, Head of Research and Development Solar Integration at Sono Motors talks to 4iP Council about the solar powered innovations within the Sion car.
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Nicolas Vigneron gives us an insight into the EUIPO’s SME programme
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) recently launched the Ideas Powered for business initiative within the framework of its SME programme. Research shows that intellectual property (IP) in all its forms – patents, trade secrets, trademarks, designs and copyrights – is key to SMEs having a competitive advantage in their start-up and scale-up journeys. In this interview, programme manager Nicolas Vigneron gives us an insight into the EUIPO’s SME programme and the main…
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Re-envisioning industrial design simulation
Interview with Dr Martin Schifko, Founder, Engineering Software Steyr
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Lessons from a serial entrepreneur and how Covid 19 inspired his latest invention
The world needs inventors and the greatest ideas are often derived from the greatest challenges. Serial inventor Alex Winter has put his mind and team to work on solutions during the pandemic completing the development of his latest innovation, the first ever contact-less health sensor that can scan temperature (and other vital signs) anywhere, for anyone, easily and fast. The Norbert Health Sensor promises renewed freedom and faster treatment. We speak to Alex about his track record, drivers…