EU Trademark and International Trademark (Madrid System) – IP Helpdesk’s thematic diagrams have been specially translated and adapted for Bulgarian users and partners of ARC Consulting and Applied Research and Communications Fund. The materials briefly present the signs that can be registered as trademarks and the rights deriving from the registration, the possible options for filing an EU trademark application and the necessary conditions for using the Madrid system for international trademark registration. The advantages of the two systems and the possible interaction between...

Thirty-three interactive online risk assessment tools covering different economic activities have been developed by the Executive Agency “General Labour Inspectorate” (GIL) to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the country. With these tools, employers can carry out a quality risk assessment themselves, at their own expense. The tools can also be used for training and coaching. They are available on the website of the project under which they have been developed, “Prevention for Safety and Health at Work”, funded by the Human Resources Development...

On 10-11 May, the sixth Innovation Academy took place in Sofia with the participation of students from 20 universities from all over Bulgaria. 19 out of 30 teams presented innovative business and social projects to a jury of CEOs from 7 business organizations, 5 NGOs and 10 universities. 10 mentors, including Dr. Todor Galev, senior expert at the Applied Research and Communications Fund, assisted the participants. The Fund partnered with the event for the second consecutive year. The teams competed for a prize of 10 000 BGN and a visit to the European Institutions in Brussels, provided with...

On 10 and 11 May, the sixth edition of Innovation Academy – Student Innovation Hackathon will take place in Sofia, at the club “Feather”. They will have the opportunity to develop and present their ideas on five current topics. Dr. Todor Galev, Senior Expert at the Applied Research and Communications Fund, will mentor several of the teams. The Foundation is a partner of the event for the second consecutive year. The two-day event, with elements of a hackathon, is organized by the innovation agency Innovation Starter, with the institutional support of the European Commission...