INPI

Overview

INPI (the French National Institute of Industrial Property) is a public institution under the authority of the Ministry for the Economy and Finance. Its role places it at the heart of the innovation and creation process for French businesses. Beyond handling registrations (patents, trademarks, designs and models), INPI supports economic development through awareness-raising and innovation promotion initiatives.

Entrepreneurs and start-up founders: INPI is here to help you identify and protect your intangible assets. We offer tailored products and services for each stage of your business development – including formalities for setting up your company.

Our INPI Coaching Support Offer:

• Start-up Programme – Free, personalised support for start-ups

• Alliance IP Programme – Free support to strengthen public-private partnerships

• IP Pre-diagnostic – Initial assessment of your intellectual property needs

• IP PASS – Financial support

• IP Master Class – Strategic IP support service

• Invention Mapping – Information service to support innovation strategy development

All our business and industrial property data is freely and publicly accessible on DATA INPI.

To find out more or to book a visit from an INPI expert, go to www.inpi.fr.