Association

IPR University Center Association

The purpose of IPR University Center Association is to promote, support, and develop expertise, research, and education in the field of intellectual property rights, taking into account the multidisciplinary nature of societal, economic, and technological development. To achieve its purpose, the supporting association fosters the activities of the IPR University Center institution established among universities, invites visiting lecturers, professors, and researchers to Finland, organizes the annual IPR Gala, and publishes the IPRinfo online magazine.

IPR University Center Association comprises companies, law firms, patent offices, and representatives from the public sector active in the field of intellectual property rights.

IPR University Center Association is an actively operating community where new initiatives are developed, networking takes place, and a strong knowledge base for intellectual property rights is established in Finland.

If you want to join the Association or to learn more, contact vainio(at)iprinfo.com.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

University Center Association is an open and dynamic community where members actively contribute to the development of the Finnish intellectual property rights field, its education, and research. The association provides its members with extensive networks, a variety of activities, and the opportunity to influence the future of intellectual property rights across various sectors.

Information Services

Individual services valued at 670 euros per member (information retrieval, case law orders, etc.) Provision of information and experts to clients. Direct contact with IPR University Center to access the service (info(at)iprinfo.com)

Seminar Activities

IPR University Center Association supports Finnish IPR education. Members have the opportunity to influence the topics of offered training and participate as speakers in seminars. Members are also offered the possibility to organize their own seminars, with IPR University Center’s staff handling practical arrangements and marketing the event to their extensive networks. Member companies are responsible for the content and speakers of cooperation seminars.

Cooperation Seminars:
Cooperation seminars are 1.5 – 2 hours long, free online events where the content and speakers are provided by member companies. IPR University Center staff assist in brainstorming, planning, and inviting guest speakers. IPR University Center’s staff also takes care of the practical arrangements (online platform, speaker information, event website, participant information, material requests, etc.) Possibility of a feature in the IPRinfo magazine about the event.

Benefits of Cooperation Seminars:

  • Logo and personal visibility on the seminar’s pages.
    • Marketing
    • IPRinfo newsletter
    • social media channels
    • website
    • e-press

IPRinfo Online Magazine

  • Increased visibility by writing articles for the online magazine. (Articles may have been previously published in other media.)
    • Publication channels:
      • Online magazine
      • IPRinfo newsletter
      • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Introduction for New Members. 
  • Presentation of individuals in IPR roles (branding expertise).

Communication

We inform the association’s members about open job and internship positions, as well as public events. We also publish our members’ blog posts, interviews, and articles, which may have been previously published in other channels, in our digital channels and the IPRinfo magazine.

Events – Helsinki IP Summit

Each member company receives separate invitations and preliminary information about larger events hosted by the IPR University Center.

At the Helsinki IP Summit event, member companies have the opportunity to book a speaking slot (30 – 45 minutes) on a topic of their choice ahead of other invited speakers www.ipsummithelsinki.com

Member Events and Networking Luncheons

The institute organizes member-exclusive events such as lectures, discussions, planning and brainstorming sessions, etc., providing opportunities for networking, exchanging information with other IPR professionals, and influencing the future education and activities of IPR University Center. The association’s members form a strong, united group that collaboratively develops Finnish IPR expertise and events, thus enhancing visibility for the entire Finnish IPR industry.

Intern Assistance

Are you planning an event or perhaps need short-term help with a specific research project? IPR University Center’s interns can be utilized for various project tasks. Please notify us of your assistance needs well in advance and check the institute’s event calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Membership fees

Sponsor: 3400, 00 € / year

Major sponsor: 17 000 € / year

Members receive all paid services at a discounted rate of at least 20%. Members are also offered special benefits, extra free slots, and discounts, which will be communicated through member newsletters.

Becoming a Member of the Supporting Association To join the supporting association, please notify IPR University Center in writing at Arkadiankatu 7, 00100 Helsinki or info@iprinfo.com.

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